Top of Rockies rally in CO

[FLrider]

Anyone planning on attending this rally in Paonia Colorado this summer? https://www.bmwmcc.org/tor/
I know it is a "bit" early but it doesn't hurt to plan something right?? 😁

 

[nmroadrunner]

Me!

 

[MVI]

Looks like a good stop over on the way to Silverton CO

 

[FLrider]

^ What's going on there??

 

[MVI]

Silverton CO is my annual "get the hell out of Texas" ride.
It gets hot in Texas in July and August, and base camp at Silverton is at 9000' Elevation , nice and cool

Stoney Pass

Engineer Pass

River Road

 

[Earache]

Nah, looks boring.

 

[FLrider]

If you live there... Same for me, one more sunset in the Keys and I'll throw up...
However, escaping the summer heat in the Deep South is a great thing, specially in the Rockies.

 

[Bulitt]

I usually go. Best BMW rally out there in my opinion. The picture to the left was taken in Paonia at that rally two years ago.

 

[FLrider]

I agree it is the best BMW rally around. The towns people are happy to see us as well as the influx of riders is a boost to their economy too.
There are a couple of very good restaurants around as well.
My bike parked as I am scouting for the 'right' spot as in shade for most of the day...

My tent surrounded!!

Welcome sign in town for the event.

 

[Earache]

If you live there... Same for me, one more sunset in the Keys and I'll throw up...
However, escaping the summer heat in the Deep South is a great thing, specially in the Rockies.

I was just kidding - glad you noticed.
If I have to ride one more mountain pass to get anywhere, I'll throw up as well.

 

[AwDang]

Lost me at vegan dinner and special hob-knobbing for bmw owners.

 

[FLrider]

No vegan dinners for me or any one I know. and as for hob-knobbing it all depends on who you meet and want to hang around with...YMMV

 

[nmroadrunner]

The folks under the canopy kindly adopted a lowly Guzzi rider and kept me hydrated the whole weekend!

Strangers in a strange land LOL

 

[Gravelcruiser]

The BMW tent at advpalooza has always been very welcoming of a low rent individual such as myself. Tempting me with all sorts of beer and wines, so maybe possibly I'll sign on the line. So far, I've kept my wits about me, but is has been a strain.

 

[FLrider]

I just registered yesterday. Now off to plotting a course north and west…. Hopefully it won’t be so ridiculously hot like last year….🥵