Arizona Gathering 2022

[TonkaDriver]

With Spring arriving it seems like a good time to start thinking about plans for our October ride in Arizona.

I have a question for those interested in joining us for this year's gathering. For the Eastern Arizona Ride the dates would be 9/29 arrival and 10/03 departure. How would participants feel about moving Location to the Prescott area as our base and the dates to 10/08 arrival and 10/12 departure. The date change is to give the weather in the lower elevatios to cool off. Those of us that will be camping will be within 10 miles of Prescott. (exact location to be determined as I am currently scouting). For those not camping Prescott offers several options for lodging as well as restaurants.

I have Put together three rides with the shortest being the day 2 ride so we can have lunch in camp. If you click on the images you can open the PDF for a better look at the maps and directions.

View attachment Camp Cookout Loop.pdf

View attachment Jerome Sedona Loop.pdf

View attachment Prescott to Oatman.pdf

The ride to Oatman, AZ is the longest in miles but moves pretty fast as only a third of the miles are at less than 65 mph. The miles shown are one way so the total will be 350+.

The short ride takes us down Yarnell Hill to the Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial as well as Whiskey Row in Prescott.

The Jerome, Sedona, Camp Verde ride is the most scenic of the 3 rides.

Hoping to get some feedback on the proposed changes.

Kurt

 

[cScjhb]

Kurt,

The rides look good. Most of the riding will be at lower elevations than the last two year's Eastern Arizona rides so moving the dates a little later makes good sense. Count me in providing the health and motorcycle Gods are in good spirits. Look forward to riding and visiting with everyone..... Jim

 

[Halfnormal]

This works great for me. It is far enough in advance that I can get the time off and finally participate! Looking forward to the ride!

 

[PosseRider]

would try for the Prescott rides. Just too soon to commit at this time. Also thanx to SloJoe may need a bank loan for gas.lol That time of year would prob have to trailer from Ohio. Will know better a little later in the year.

 

[TonkaDriver]

would try for the Prescott rides. Just too soon to commit at this time. Also thanx to SloJoe may need a bank loan for gas.lol That time of year would prob have to trailer from Ohio. Will know better a little later in the year.

It sure would be good to see the two of you out here again.

Kurt

 

[LadyonaMission]

Sounds like a lot of fun. I love riding new (to me) roads.

 

[DK Custom Products]

Mary and I are planning to be there.

Those rides look great!

Kevin

 

[PosseRider]

It sure would be good to see the two of you out here again.

Kurt

+++++++

 

[BILLIJAK]

I think the new rides will be great...but the White Mtns were a great ride as well.

I can work with the new dates, and hope to see everyone again.

Bill

 

[Ray55]

Maybe I can make this one this year.

 

[Pegasus1300]

I like the Oct.dates as well. Maybe can save enough by then to make it.

 

[PosseRider]

Kurt, any updates on which ride ??? Have to plan ahead. Like the sound of the Prescott ride.

 

[TonkaDriver]

Kurt, any updates on which ride ??? Have to plan ahead. Like the sound of the Prescott ride.

Hey Bill,

From all the responses I have seen it looks like the consensus is Prescott Oct 8-12. It looks to be a possibility for a good turnout.

Kurt

 

[PosseRider]

Hey Bill,

From all the responses I have seen it looks like the consensus is Prescott Oct 8-12. It looks to be a possibility for a good turnout.

Kurt

Thanks Kurt, really interested in this & it is on the list for this year. We are not doing any long distance rides this year,so sounds good. I see there is Prescott & Prescott Valley. Witch do you recommend for lodging?

 

[TonkaDriver]

Thanks Kurt, really interested in this & it is on the list for this year. We are not doing any long distance rides this year,so sounds good. I see there is Prescott & Prescott Valley. Witch do you recommend for lodging?

I would suggest Prescott because it would be about 30 minutes closer to the area we would be camping in once I nail it down to an exact spot.

Kurt.

 

[PosseRider]

I would suggest Prescott because it would be about 30 minutes closer to the area we would be camping in once I nail it down to an exact spot.

Kurt.

Thanks Kurt.. God willing & the creeks don't rise,,,,planning on it. Will be good to see you & kevin again

 

[Ray55]

Hotels are a little spendy in Prescott. But again it will be tourist season for Prescott.

 

[cScjhb]

Room is Booked!

Booked a room at the Prescott Rodeway Inn. Check in on 10-8 and out on 10-12. It seems to be centrally located and Hwy 69 & I-88????? I think as we get closer to October the rates will go up. That happened to me last Fall when I was trying to put a ride together. The rates went through the roof very quickly as tourist came to the area..... Jim

 

[PosseRider]

Booked a room at the Prescott Rodeway Inn. Check in on 10-8 and out on 10-12. It seems to be centrally located and Hwy 69 & I-88????? I think as we get closer to October the rates will go up. That happened to me last Fall when I was trying to put a ride together. The rates went through the roof very quickly as tourist came to the area..... Jim

Booked at Quality Inn same dates. Just up the road from you ,1105 East Sheldon Street

 

[PosseRider]

bump

 

[cScjhb]

Thanks for the Bump

Thanks, Bill.

My trike is sitting parked with its big boy cover on, and battery maintainer attached. Too hot to ride for the next couple of months. Always good to get that little mental nudge about future gatherings and rides. Anxious to see y'all again..... Jim

 

[Ray55]

Booked my room at the La Quinta Inn yesterday. Will be there 8 October leaving morning of the 12th of October.

 

[evermill]

Have my sister and her husband visiting that weekend, I hope to be there night of 10 Oct and depart on the 12th. Not sure where I will stay.

 

[PosseRider]

Farmers Almanac says above norm temps for Oct. Sooooo planing on riding rt 66 (start about 60 miles south of Chicago) out to Winslow & then some 2 lanes south from Winslow to get to Prescott. Make that our long ride of 22

 

[BILLIJAK]

OK, reservations made at the Rodeway in Prescott. Saturday Oct 8th through Wednesday morning Oct 12th.

Looking forward to the ride....and the fellowship!

Bill

 

[PosseRider]

OK, reservations made at the Rodeway in Prescott. Saturday Oct 8th through Wednesday morning Oct 12th.

Looking forward to the ride....and the fellowship!

Bill

Looking forward to meeting you. We are at the Quality Inn up the road from Rodeway.

 

[Ray55]

Do we have a central meeting place picked out yet???? I know that Kevin and Kurt are camping somewhere out there.

 

[TonkaDriver]

Courthouse Square?

Do we have a central meeting place picked out yet???? I know that Kevin and Kurt are camping somewhere out there.

Just a thought, Courthouse Square on Whisky Row might work for late afternoon on the 8th. I have two options nailed down for camping and won't know until arrival day the exact spot.

Kurt

 

[Ray55]

Sounds like a plan. What I was more interested in was a meeting place each morning for the rides seeing how we are all pretty much scattered all around Prescott.

 

[BILLIJAK]

Hotel Info

Thanks, Bill.

My trike is sitting parked with its big boy cover on, and battery maintainer attached. Too hot to ride for the next couple of months. Always good to get that little mental nudge about future gatherings and rides. Anxious to see y'all again..... Jim

Jim, thanks for hotel info....checking into things at this time.

Bill