Well, I can’t help myself. I’m super excited to get out and put some miles on my new bike. For those of you that are just reading this, I got a new to me 07 BMW R1200R and it’s one sweet machine.
So, that said, I decided to sign up for the BMWMOA Rally being held in Salem, OR. Apparently it’s quite the event and they are expecting over 5K people. There are seminars, vendors, a beer garden, vintage bike show, and lots more. I’m really excited about the rally too, never having been to one.
I’ll be doing something very unlikely for me at the rally. I, who NEVER camps, will be camping on site with Sherpa Ted. What he does, is bring tents, sleeping bags, chairs, sleeping pads, and sets it all up for you so all you have to do is show up. He even makes coffee in the mornings! So, for my first time at moto-camping, this sounds pretty painless. It will keep me on the grounds so I won’t miss any of the seminars I’m interested in attending, nor anything else for that matter. Plus, I can hang at the beer garden without fear of having to ride anywhere. It also solves parking since I can park right next to my tent! This is gonna be a blast.
So, my plan is as usual not set in stone. I am thinking about going to John Day for a couple days of riding using this route. Or riding up to meet my friend Tyler in Shady Cove, OR using this route. Both routes have their benefit. In John Day, the riding around the area is amazing and around Shady Cove, there are also many good moto roads and it will be cooler. So I guess once I have the bike packed up and ready, I’ll do a coin toss and call it good.
Here’s a couple of teaser pix from around John Day taken a few years ago.
My good looking husband, Gary.
So, hang in there as either way I go there is sure to be some photos along the way and lots to report on the BMWMOA! Stay tuned and check back!
One response to “Taking the long way to the BMWMOA…”
Can’t wait for the pics!
Your new bike is beautiful!