International Forum Rally - Alps 2013?

[SHIVA]

we need to be careful selecting dates. For example we don't want to have a conflict with major rallies. BMW MOA Rally this year is July 19-21.

So, we certainly need to get members' comments on best dates, specially those who intend to show up.

Bernardo, are you going?

Throttlemeister is the Rally Chair, so he really will be running this and finalizing the dates.

[Bernardo]

we need to be careful selecting dates.

Just an idea, you said later July, if I'm not wrong, but is almost the same for me.

Bernardo, are you going?

in terms of probabilities, may be 70%. In terms of hope, 100%

btw, South world is a bit different, we have short winter holiday in July, In Argentina we have 2 weeks starting from July 6.

[throttlemeister]

I like it . Tue July 23?

That's too late, but we'd be in the middle of holiday traffic and difficult to find hotels.

That time of year should be between June 16 and July 13. After that all hell breaks loose as the entire Europe goes on holiday.

[Bernardo]

That's too late,

That's ok, as Shiva said, you drive the shopping cart

[SHIVA]

so, we are almost there, we have set aside 7 rally days, and have roughly the time of the month.

How about Monday to Monday June 17 - 24, 2013 or Sunday to Sunday June 16 - 23, 2013.
Also, the following week.
Mondays June 24 to July 1st, 2013
or Sundays June 23 to June 30, 2013

[throttlemeister]

You missed the two weeks in July.

My personal preference would be first week July. This would yield the best chance of good weather, plus it allows people to add time before or after without getting into trouble with vacation traffic or closed passes due to snow.

Exact duration will be decided later; will have to look at my maps too to see how I can fit what and where. I have some ideas, but I will get to those later.

[SHIVA]

great!!!

[SHIVA]

Just to make it easier to pick dates... but we got time.

[TJSupercool]

God, this looks like fun!
I`ve allways dreamed about riding in the Alps. If by some chance santa drops a K1300R on my dorstep next christmas, I`m there!

Just a heads up; try to stay clear of the weeks the general poluplation in the Alp region are on vacation... It might be a bit "trafficy" then.. Oh, and some of the Norwegians I know who have ridden the alps in the summer, heartly reccomends Cortina in northern Italy as a brilliant starting point for daily riding excursions...

Have a good one!

[joeninpo]

Bummer that it's in 2013! I'm in the US military, and I'm due to rotate out of Italy in July of 2013....figures! Guess I'll just have to ride them myself during this summer. Maybe I could get a little bit of an extension or something. This trip sounds awesome!

By the way, Cortina is a really, really nice place to start. Let me know if you need any advice on the planning portion in Italy.

[winger]

I'd be inclined to get Alpinebikers two peneeth,he recently sold an RC45 which I had a bit to do with ,and as Dave the guy who collected from his house said,'Bit different sat in a back garden overlooking the Alps

[SHIVA]

It's time to pick up the conversation about this event. Sundog, do you want to take the lead on this?

[sundog]

I think it's only fair that throttlemeister 'takes the lead' on this as he started the thread and agreed to look into it if enough interest was shown. I am not sure exactly what needs to be done at this point.

Saying that, I will be making own Alps trip this summer, (my first Alps trip!) so will 'scout' the location, so to speak, for passes and routes that i think may be worth visiting, but there members on this forum who literally live on the doorstep of the Alps and know the area like the back of their hand.

[SHIVA]

Throttlemeister is no longer around... so we need someone new to take this over...

[throttlemeister]

Really? I guess I wasn't informed about that. I did check my email on my vacation.

[SHIVA]

You are around? haven't seen you in ages? last time was I think after the big war... welcome back!!!

[k13rseman]

Nice to have you back Throttlemeister Can't wait to read more about the trip details.

[michaelnewmex]

If this happens, I'm there 100%. You only live once guys...drive it like you stole it!

[thebigblue]

Count me in as well

[joeninpo]

Timing is the only critical thing for me. I'm leaving Italy in July of 2013, so anything around May or early June is good. Earlier is better too so that you're not trying to contend with all of the tourists. Can't wait to see how this all comes together!

[marecki]

Sounds great so count me in

[Thepops]

available for any kind of suggestions.. I know the Alps quite good, as I live in Northern Italy...

[Bernardo]

Ciao Pops!, welcome to the forum

You live near the paradise, is one of the most beautiful places in the world

Thanks on your offer, I think will be very useful

[sundog]

So from the looks of the positive posts here, we have a decent number of members up for this Rally.
This is great news.

[soofsayer]

Hi Guys,

If you go ahead with this late June / early July 2013 I will most likely join you all for a few days.

Great idea.

Soof.