5X5 Interest

[Tallyho]

Now that it's 2006 and we are about seven months out, I would like to know what sort of real interest there is for participation in the 5X5 I proposed last year.

"The Nickel Squared Poker Run"

5 rides on 5 days to 5 towns in 5 states to draw 5 cards.

California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, & Nevada

Sept 18-22. Entry: $25 per hand per rider and/or pillion

Top Hand: $300 or half the entry fees whichever is greater.

Open to all riders, all makes, all years, all ages. Riding buddies encouraged.

I would be happy to plan and organize the project if there is solid interest and commitment to make it happen. Half the proceeds will be donated to a registered charity. If you do the math, this would require a minimum of 24 paid participants. All other expenses for the ride would be your responsibility.

I have a framework ready to initiate with approprite interest levels. Please send me a PM before Feb 28th if you'd participate. :cool:

[graydude]

I think it's a great idea and I would be "in"

[meese]

Hm, The Northwest Passage Rally (http://www.northwestpassage.us/) is September 11-16, so that just may work. Why not run two consecutive 5K+ rallies in two weeks, just after coming back from CCR?

It's too far ahead to plan my schedule for sure, but I'm interested.

[Tallyho]

Ken,

Just to clarify for everyone, the 5X5 will not be planned as a 5000 mile run unless, of course, a rider chooses to make it one! The plan I have is more in the range of a 300 miles per day minimum with the optional side runs I know you LD guys like to do. This way those that want to ride all day can and those who want to stop and sightsee can too. Then we all meet up for dinner and socializing each night. I'm sure they exist but not too many precious, pretty, pillions are up for 1000 miles per day!

Any news on the how the Big Bear Rally is shaping up? I am thinking about riding down for it. I lived in Placentia for a long time and regularly went up to the local mountains.

[Motomadman]

Here is the latest info on the Big Bear Ralley Inn Der Bach

Big Bear Lake, CA

Planning is full-tilt for the new joint South Coast BMW Riders Club / BMW Owners Club of San Diego rally, to be held in the beautiful Big Bear Lake area. As you can see, our graphic artist has blessed us with a rally logo.

Rally Master Jim Bud and his cohorts will now be looking for folks to help out - so plan on taking a ride to Oceanside for the monthly planning meetings on the first Monday of each month. Check the Calendar for times and places. They need lots of volunteers for various and sundry activities, so get involved.

Pictures of the Inn Der Bach can be viewed at Jim's Smugmug album by clicking HERE. The Board of Directors and other interested parties toured the site on November 5th, and declared it worthy.

This is going to be great!



June 23 - 25, 2006 Click for Brochure in Word or Acrobat formats.

Registration Form coming soon

alley...

[Tallyho]

This is also posted on the NorCal and Northwest forums:

The format is camaraderie and fun in a two-up, take it easy, sightsee as you please, style. This is not an endurance event and of course, singles and hacks are welcome too! The average day would be about 300 miles but there would be options for side trips along the way for those interested in additional miles and out of the way locations. There will be both long range and sightseeing tour options to draw an extra card! I will provide an itinerary with the five towns along with a recommended accommodation in each one. You will be at liberty to select your route and company. Ride your own ride but at least ride in pairs to stay safe. We will have a dinner event planned in each town at which you will draw your next card along with any bonus draws you may have acquired. My business takes me all over California and points north. The destinations will be interesting and beautiful. Maybe even a few places you've always wanted to go or ones you never knew existed. Depending on where you live, you will certainly have a ride coming into the start and/or returning from the finish. Although there will be a prize for Top Hand and a donation to charity, the real benefit is a week on the road with your SO and riding buddies. It's a time to enjoy our common thread while we make new friends, memories, and photographs.

[meese]

Yeah, sorry about the 1,000 mile assumption. I'm sort of in LD Rally mode and have been seriously considering entering the '07 Iron Butt Rally, so I've been researching multi-day LD Rallies for the past few weeks. It's just a whole different mindset.

The 5x5 sounds like fun, and Dayle will be much happier with scenic 3-400 mile days than the alternative. Another thought is to pick a central host hotel, then set up several day loops from there. That allows us to drop most of our gear in the room, and just take what we need for the day ride. Of course, we also have the Cambria trip and WCR in a similar format, so maybe a multi-ay multi-state ride would be a good alternative.

Keep us informed.

[graydude]

I've been scratching my head to try and figure out logistically how you can hit five states in five days? Especially when considering Washington. Can you give us a teaser of the route you have in mind?

[Tallyho]

Well, then it wouldn't be a surprise! :p

It's no longer an idea.....

I have received a lot of response on this and after discussing with a few cohorts at a dinner ride last night, have decided to go ahead and make this happen. :cool:

I will start a new thread before the end of February with the specifics on the ride and how to register. I want all the group rate accomodations in writing before I proceed. I can handle up to about 35-40 bikes in its design format. What I can tell you today is that the 5X5 will start on Sunday, Sept 17th in California north of Sacramento. Ask your sweetie now and get it on your calendar. ;)

Thank you for your response, encouragement, and suggestions. Pay homage to the weather gods and prepare for a most excellent time.

[Tallyho]

Well, I think the average miles between points is about 350. However, I plan to add some significant options for both LD(long distance) and SS(sightseer) riders. You will be able to qualify for a bonus draw with options extending each ride day by at least 100% if you choose. As an example, I could add Lolo Pass on Day Four as an LD bonus. SS could get a bonus draw by taking a tour or stopping for an extended lunch at a scenic area. For example, lunch at Crater Lake NP visitors center. It will be interesting as I only going to set the destinations, not the routes. It will be your ride. Blaze a trail to glory one day and sleep in the next! You know, in the end, we're all winners whether we have the top hand or not! We love this stuff and it shows. ;)

[Tallyho]

Waiting on one last lodging confirmation. Looks like it will be a six day event with several options starting the afternoon of Sun, Sept 17th and ending the morning of Sat, Sept 23rd. It's all coming together, nicely. Please note that once I post the ride details, you will need to make 6 different room reservations in fairly short order if you plan to participate. Several places have jacuzzi suite options, so give that some thought. They usually go fast. All have cancellation policies if given proper notice. Stay tuned....

[Tallyho]

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Originally Posted by Way2Fast
I think we should stay with the five day since I am sure there are people like me who need a day each way from home to the start and still only take a week off


Actually, riders will have nearly the entire weekend before and after to get to the rally point and return from the end point. Riders can arrive after dinner on Sunday and leave before breakfast on Saturday if they prefer. Since you only need five cards for a poker hand and participants will get a draw for each night(6), then play their best hand, technically a rider could start on Monday or end on Thursday.

I have set up each location and dinner options in a free form format allowing for varied arrival times, individual dietary requirements, and rest schedules. I do not anticipate a large, all inclusive dinner every night unless things just happen to work out that way! The lodging locations all have common areas for meeting, greeting, plotting, and planning. However, I am considering deliberately planning a group dinner on Friday night. It would be as flexible on food and cost as I can make it but I fell a "grand finale" would be a fitting end to an excellent week.;)

Again, I am waiting for confirmation on one last accomodation and then I will post a new thread with the whole program. All lodging is nice and nicer but moderately priced including a group discount. I hope you're all up for it as this ride will include some of the best roads and beautiful country our neck of the woods has to offer. :cool:

[Tallyho]

I finally got the last lodging contract nailed down this afternoon. My plan was to find a unique property at a pristine location that would serve as the "grand finale" location to the week on the road. Something special and conducive to the finest attributes of memory making. Did you know such places are in high demand in September especially if one is only interested in booking for one Friday night? Having run up against a number of roadblocks and logistical issues that I would be happy to discuss over a beer some time, I "forced" myself on Friday to take a 400 mile ride into the wild wonders of nature to attempt face to face negotiations with those places remaining on my short list. The ride was gorgeous and the negotiations fruitful. I believe you will be very pleased with the results. Now that all the lodging and food has fallen into place, I will be posting the official thread with an operational grid on the NorCal forum by Wednesday, March 1st. There will still be some particulars to present as the summer comes and goes but by and large you will be able to catch the vision, rationalize my madness, and decide if you're coming along for the ride! :D