Campground is located in Gibbonsville, Idaho just south of the Montana border and 33 miles north of Salmon, Idaho on U.S. Highway 93. Tent sites and cabins are available for a small fee by calling 208-865-2111 or 208-865-2241. A fine Mexican restaurant is located on premises. There are great day rides in the area, including historic Shoup, Big Hole National Battlefield, Chief Joseph Pass, Lost Trail Pass, Lost Trail Hot Springs, Jackson Hot Springs, and Salmon. No charge for this event! All bike makes are welcome, come and make new friends and see old ones! More information: Bob Edmondson, 208-283-5221; Jon Burdsall 406-431-0578; Joe Erickson, 406-866-3533.
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10:00 - 2:00 Starts at Kitchen Little (which is even smaller than the Whistle Stop, so if you want to eat breakfast beforehand you'd better get there early) along the Mystic River, 135 Greenmanville Avenue (Route 27), Mystic, Connecticut 06355. Ends at Buster's River Edge for lunch, along the Quinebaug River, 274 Riverside Drive, Thompson, Connecticut 06277. Call MGNOC Rep, Steven Rossi for more details. 860-873-2999
Bobby Whittaker's Motorcycle Campground in Fourche, South Dakota. Tent camping $8 per night per person, held in conjunction with the Sturgis Rally www.bobbywhittakercampground.com. Call for more info 605-440-1172
Place: Lake Joy Campground. All brands are welcome. Registration is $30 before July 1, and $40 at the gate. We will feature Wisconsin's best grilled brats & burgers Friday evening, Dinner (probably not a pig roast!) Saturday evening and deluxe continental breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday mornings. As always, Wisconsin's finest refreshments, including soft drinks, will flow from the artesian taps. The rally fee also includes tent camping Friday and Saturday. Lake Joy is located in the heart of Wisconsin's "driftless" region - the area not flattened by the glacier. It is spectacularly scenic riding territory. The campground has clean modern restrooms and showers, and a 60 acre private lake (no fishing license required) with two beaches. The Wisconsin Rally is same as the first weekend of Sturgis. If you happen to be heading westerly from the east, stop in and spend the weekend. Tune in to www.wmgr.org for late breaking developments.
Held in conjunction with the Damn Yankee BMW Rally at the Heath Fairgrounds in Heath, Massachusetts. Basic camping, begins with legendary Friday night wine tasting and sausage fest. For more information, contact: MGNOC State Rep, Steven Rossi: 860-873-2999 evenings; 203-484-6603 days; 248-470-5788 cell. Email: sldmrossi>at<aol.com
Place: Historic Sebastian Beach Inn, Melbourne, Florida, approximately 13 miles south of Route 192 on A1A. Complete directions available on their website: www.sbiseaside.com. Arrive at 11:00 A.M. for tire kicking, lunch at 1:00 P.M. Seating both indoor and on the deck overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Contacts: Walter Sabins at 321-298-5021 or Dan Raidt at 352-860-2727. All brands welcome. See rally ad in this same newsletter.
11:00 A.M. Holly River State Park. Spend the night or weekend – cabins and campsites available. For more information visit the WV MGNOC website's Monthly Events page.
Our informal Pennsylvania rally will be held at the Sunrise Campground above Lock Haven. No door prizes, tee-shirts, or frills, just good friends, good roads, and good times. We'll have the use of the shelter, and Dave will be spinning some tunes Saturday night. Sandy is planning hot meals for Friday and Saturday night. We'll have coffee and cold beverages and continental breakfast stuff for Saturday and Sunday. We need a head count for food, so please RSVP by August 10th to Sandy at 215-850-7045 or email aguzzigirl>at<aol.com. Costs will be $20 each for food etc, plus $10 per person to the campground.
www.moneycreekhaven.com. Pre-register before July 15th $25. At the Rally $30. 18502 County 26, Houston, Minnesota 55943. Registration includes: tent camping Friday and Saturday nights; Friday evening meal; Saturday Steak supper; Saturday & Sunday morning Quickfix breakfast; coffee & lemonade all weekend. Area Motels: Money Creek has new rooms for rent, see website: Lokens Sawmill Inn, 888-791-9192; Americinn of Caledonia, 800-634-3444; Crest Red Carpet Inn in Caledonia, 800-845-0904; Windswept Motel, Rushford, 507-864-2545. www.houstonmnchamber.com. Send Registrations to: MGNOC Minnesota State Rep, John Ulrich, 3992 Stonebridge Drive, North Eagan, Minnesota 55123. 651-686-8816 or email: mn.staterep>at<mgnoc.com
Datil Well National Recreation Area, Datil, New Mexico. Awards, prizes, poker run and good riding! $35 includes: camping Friday and Saturday nights, Friday night hot dog dinner, Saturday night spaghetti dinner (including vegetarian), Sunday morning coffee and rolls. Directions: take Highway 60 west of Socorro, New Mexico, past the VLA (Very Large Array) telescope approximately one mile west of Datil (look for signs) to the campground and rally. More details: MGNOC State Rep, Matt Forslund: nmmgnocrep>at<yahoo.com or 505-850-T3T3 (8383).
6:00 PM. at the Amore Pizzeria, located in the Boone Village Shopping Center Zionsville Indiana. The shopping center is located on West Oak Street which is SR 334. Anyone wanting to camp, I have plenty room in my back yard. Andy Thompson 765-436-7150. handyandy1>at<frontiernet.net.
Rally headquarters at The Lavigne Tavern on Highway 64 at the western end of Lake Nipissing (near Sturgeon Falls), Ontario. No rally fee, pay as you go where you camp. Campgrounds available: Joli Voyageur, 877-869-2438, www.ourcampground.ca; Camp Raymond, 800-771-2514, www.campraymond.com; Deluxe Camp, croffey>at<vianet.ca http://www.duenorth.net/deluxe. Friday night barbecue, Saturday dinner, live entertainment Saturday evening. For more information contact MGNOC Rep, Phil Tunbridge at 705-722-3312. Email: guzziphil>at<hotmail.com. Or check out www.ontarioguzziriders.com.
Located at Lincoln's new Salem State Park, south of Petersburg, Illinois, off Route 97, northwest of Springfield, Illinois. Hot showers, firewood. Contact: Larry Cecil at: 630-837-2670.
The rally will take place at a new campground located on the south side of Toronto, Ohio. It is just a few miles south of the Toronto exit off of State Route 7. Turn off of Route 7 onto the County 56 exit. There are large highway signs in each direction. Follow that road to the campground. Questions: Contact Jack Arnold 740-537-2010 or Dan Speaker 740-282-5399. This campground is also known as Cable's Campground where the B.S.A. Club holds their Rallies. SORRY NO PETS
The Maine Eagle Squadron invites you to their rally at Two Rivers Campground in Skowhegan, Maine. Rides: Carrabassette Valley/Moosehead Lake for moose sightings, to the coast for fresh Maine Lobster, or explore Maine's back roads on your own. Join the Maine Eagle Squadron for the picnic table bonfire, Galen's famous grolla, and old fashion Italian camaraderie. Cost is $45 which includes camping, showers, Friday night road-kill stew, Saturday night spaghetti dinner, 50/50 raffle and awards ceremony. Registration should be made by September 1st with Dan at Two Rivers Campground: 207-474-6482. As always, strays are welcome. There are local motels for the less adventurous. Any questions, please contact: MGNOC Rep Galen Burke: 207-239-9665. Email: burkegalen>at<yahoo.com. Two Rivers Campground website: http://www.tworvrs.com/.
Cycle-Moore Campground in Interlochen Michigan. Located on U.S. Highway 31, south side of road about 1 mile west of Interlochen, or approximately 6 miles west of U.S. Highway31 and Michigan Highway 37 intersection. Rally Fees: before September 1st adults $25, after September 1st $30. Before September 1st under 14 years old $10, after September 1st $15. Fee includes: two nights camping, award plaques for Guzzi riders, lots of door prizes, rally pin or mug or goodie and 50/50 raffle. Also, dealers will be on site, dinner Friday night, full breakfast Saturday, dinner Saturday night, continental breakfast Sunday. Motels: Ellis Lake Resort, 231-276-9502; Interlochen Motel, 231-276-9291; Honor Motel, 800-968-3471; Econo Lodge, 231-943-3030. Contact Ron Kurylo, 2490 Sarossy Lake Road, Grass Lake, Michigan 49240. 517-522-5263. Email: v11ev>at<hotmail.com
Same location as last year, the North Outlet Campground at Harlin County Reservoir right next to Republican City, Nebraska. We plan on a poker run, 50-50 drawing and the usual Saturday night gathering at the local Mexican cafe in Republican City. Campers will pay for each night they plan on being there when they register at the rally. Fire wood will be provided along with coffee, tea and some light snacks. Adult beverages are legal at the campground and can be found along with food and other drinks close by at several places in Republican City. Any questions or comments please call Ray and Ellie Rowen the Nebraska MGNOC Reps at 402-730-2808 or email at motomanv11>at<neb.rr.com.
Location will be Dayton State Park on the scenic Carson River in Dayton, Nevada. We are located about 15 miles east of Carson City on U.S. 50. Rally fee is $25, includes dinner Saturday night; Continental Breakfast Saturday & Sunday and tent camping fee. There are no motels in Dayton, and no showers at the campground, hence the Carson River. Please make your reservations by 6 September. Contact MGNOC Nevada State Rep Dan South at 775-246-3870 (home) or 775-220-8021 (cell) or guzzizoomr>at<sbcglobal.net. Check out the State park website at http://parks.nv.gov/dsp.htm.
11:00 A.M. West Virginia MGNOC Breakfast. Cass Scenic Railroad, Cass, West Virginia. For more information visit the WV MGNOC website's Monthly Events page
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Pony Express RV Campground a few miles south of Maysville, Missouri, on Missouri Highway 33. $40 registration for adults, $5 for children 12 years and under. Includes camping, dinner, and beverage for Friday and Saturday. Also includes breakfast on Saturday morning. Guzzi riders coming early (before Friday) need to check in with the office and pay the daily camping fee. Send registration fee to: MO-KAN GUZZI, 816 Lincoln Street, St. Joseph, Missouri 64501. For more information check our website at: www.mo-kanguzziclub.com or call MGNOC Missouri State Rep, Ace Malott, at 816-279-4870 or 816-232-2651.
Two Wheels Only Motorcycle Resort, Suches, Georgia. Information: 706-747-5151 or http://www.twowheelsonly.com/. Questions: please contact MGNOC State Rep, Wayne Orwig. wayne.orwig>at<att.net.
Sunday, 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M., Hamilton Rod & Gun Club, 24 Hamilton Road, Sturbridge, Massachusetts 01566. CHARITY - all proceeds in excess of expenses get donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (J.D.R.F.). FEATURED MARQUE - Small-block Moto Guzzi V-twins. AWARDS - Judging will begin at 12 noon for rally classes, a special People's Choice Award and a Concours Award. Lots and lots of awards for various: Aprilia, Ducati, Italian single, Benelli, Laverda, Morini, Moto Guzzi, MV Agusta, Scooter, Vespa, Longest Distance, Highest Mileage, People's Choice, IMOC Concours Cup, and lots of second place and third place winners and more. ADMISSION - $5 per person, includes door prize ticket and commemorative rally pin. $20 for the Italian only swap meet area. REFRESHMENTS and ACCOMMODATIONS - Refreshments and lunch will be available on site. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES can be brought on the premises...please! Overnight accommodations are available locally. Contact 508-347-3389, or info>at<hamiltonrg.org. Vendors, clubs and dealer set-ups welcome. DIRECTIONS - From Mass Pike (I-90) take exit 9, Route 20 West, for 1/2 mile. Make a right onto New Boston Road and follow signs for the gun club, which is left on Hamilton Road. From I-84 take exit 3B to Route 20 West and follow directions above. Please...MAINTAIN ALL POSTED SPEED LIMITS ON THE WAY TO AND FROM THE HAMILTON ROD & GUN CLUB! FOR MORE INFORMATION... MGNOC State Rep Steven Rossi, 860-873-2999 sldmrossi>at<aol.com, or Bob Andren, 401-397-4253 bobkandren>at<verizon.net.
Come join the Kentucky riders of MGNOC for our 10th annual fall rally. Ride through picturesque horse country, visit with old friends, make new ones, enjoy good food and relax by the big stone fireplace in the large pavilion. Rally fee is $35 for adults and $15 for children under 15 and includes evening meals Friday and Saturday. Save $5 by registering before September 1st. Rally site is the Kentucky River Campground, 1489 Steele Branch Road. Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 (about 9 miles north of Frankfort off U.S. Hwy 127. 502-227-2465. Camping fee is separate and is $6 per person per night. Hot showers and flush toilets too! Contact: MGNOC State Rep, Mike Gozia at 502-241-0337 or email: motogozi>at<yahoo.com
Great new location, Camp Stanica, Bondsville Massachusetts. $35 pre-registration (prior to 9-1-10) Children under 6 free. Cabins are available, Call for information and reservations. Rally includes Friday night "road kill stew", Saturday night supper, two nights camping, hot showers, rally gift, rider and bike awards, door prizes, 50/50 drawing and continuous coffee and bug juice. A great old time rally. For information call Dale Cochran 413- 596-8295 Massachusetts, or Mille Pease 860-219-9289 Connecticut, Butch Cross 413-519-0015 Massachusetts. All brands are welcome, please ride quietly into camp.
Green's Canoe Rental and Campground in Steelville, Missouri. There is NO RALLY FEE. Amenities are available - pay as you go. Camping is $5 per person per night - Friday night meal will be burger OR hot dog with chips and a soft drink $2 - Saturday evening will be Skip's HUGE pork steak dinner with ALL the trimmings $15 - Coffee pot free all weekend - Free donuts will be on the coffee table Saturday and Sunday morning till they are gone - Home style breakfast cooked to order very reasonably priced at the Meremec Springs Cafe just two scenic miles on Missouri Highway 8 from the rally on Saturday and Sunday morning. There will be awards and door prizes Saturday night at the main bonfire - Live folk music both nights - FREE beer to all Heartland Guzzi Owners Club members AND weekend long charter memberships are ONLY $10 which includes a FREE beer type cup. What more could you want. Additional information available from Interstate Motorcycles 573-265-6008 - Ask for Slam or Mary.
Pipestem State Resort Park, Pipestem, West Virginia. Book early for lodge rooms or cabins. Campsites available without reservation. For more information visit the WV MGNOC website's Monthly Events page.
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One-day FREE event for Guzzi riders and their guests at Faulkner Park in Lindale, Texas. 8:00 A.M. coffee, dessert breads and other treats. 2:15 P.M. awards and 50-50 drawing. Motels and campgrounds are available nearby. For more information contact: MGNOC State Rep, Georganne Foster: 903-316-7720. Email: georganne>at<suddenlink.net.
Talimena State Park! Get-together with us for camaraderie, camp fire stories and great roads to ride. This will be our ninth year to enjoy this picturesque area of Oklahoma. No fees except the amount charged for camping by the state, which isn't much. Bring your own stuff and do your own thing, but come so we can enjoy your company. Talimena State Park is in the southeastern part of the state. Located 20 miles south of Wister and 6 miles north of Talihina on Highway 271. Easy to find the park, then look around for Guzzis. Contact: Michael Dethrow, MGNOC Oklahoma Rep at: 918-742-0452 or email: hifi57>at<yahoo.com.
Location is Scott's Ferry, 40 miles south of I-10 on Florida SR 71. Campsites are reasonable. Call the campground only for cabin reservations: 850-674-2900. This is a remote wilderness area on the Cipola River, located 14 miles from the nearest grocery store. Bring your survival equipment or a fishing pole. Call MGNOC North Florida State Rep, Jim DeGregoria at 850-871-2800 or email Jim at guzzijim>at<bellsouth.net for additional information.
10:00 - 2:00 A tribute to Marsh Motorcycles, at the Vanilla Bean. Route 44 and 169, 450 Deerfield Road, Pomfret, Connecticut 06259. www.vanillabeancafe.com.
Will be held at Short Stay Recreational Area, 211 Short Stay Road, Moncks Corner, South Carolina. Additional information will be posted at a later date. Camp-In questions should be directed to sssailing>at<homesc.com. Information about Short Stay may be found on Face Book. Search MWR Short Stay.
7:00 PM - ? End-of-year get together (two-up with the ladies or a partner, or solo) at the historic Marlborough Tavern at the Four Corners intersection of Route 2 and 66, 5 North Main Street, Marlborough, Connecticut 06477, 860- 295-8229. Please R.S.V.P. to Steven Rossi by Sunday, December 5…860- 873-2999, sldmrossi>at<aol.com.