This will be our second overnight 666 ride. 1 year from our last one. We had such a great time that we are scheduling this one early.
This will be a 2 day run.
Day 1 we ride up 666 to Pinetop and stay the night.
Day 2 ride back to Tucson going through Salt River Canyon.
Here is the hotel info.
It's the Holiday Inn Express Pinetop. Please make your reservations early for the best available rates. It looks like right now the best rate is 117.00. I did not set up a group rate due to the high no show rate and the hotel will not allow group rates on 5-6 rooms.You're more than welcome to stay anywhere in the area but we had good service at this hotel and they allowed us to park the bikes in the Valet area right outside the doors. There's also an inside pool, sauna and hot tub so bring your skivvies :)
Day 1
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Day 2
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Really wish I could go! Have a great ride and a drink or two or three.... for me. Be safe.
I suppose those of us from SV will be meeting you all at Gas City in Benson off exit 302 on I-10 sometime around 0730.
We will have kickstands up at 7:15 so we will be there 7:45-8:00am
I wont be getting in Early Enough to get the bike ready, But I will call and get an Update, and give a shout out to everone!
Drink Some little Beeerz for me!
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Everyone say a little bikers prayer that Joey can go with us please!! I hope I hope!
Ok Joey you dont want ME doing any praying for you so you best get on that bike and lets roll...... lol you think that'll work Tyne?
if it were up to him he'd be there in a heartbeat.. I wish it was :( but I have hope!!
I hope you get to go joey keeping my fingers crossed for you.
It's looking like Joey's going to make it =D So as long as my grandmother's health keeps up we're in! **fingers crossed**
Please, please meet me at the Gas City in Benson with the SV guys at 7:45 also! I live in Corona and this is a good place for me. I have a res at another motel in Pinetop and have an extra bed, too.
Sorry guys but I'm going to bail on you... Not as much work as I had last year about this time soooo have to cut back you all have fun and awesome ride and what ever you do be careful...
Blaming this one on my credit union!!! I can't make it now... Important documents were not sent in a timely matter...I really am starting to question American work ethics... I've been burnt alot lately... Sorry guys!
Well, Rob, since Tony isn't going I guess I need a room or a roommate now.
I guess we will see everyone at the smack in the box at 7
Ha!! I'm back in...NW peeps I'll meet you at the Circle K across from Chuy's...0630!
Enjoy the Ride all ! Watch out for the elk and dont forget the Monkey-Butt Powder !
This was one of the best rides i have been on.Dan and Kelly from Dietz Racing You guys rock for getting my bike fixed for my birthday and the ride.Beautiful scenery ,awesome weather,fun rodes. I couldn't think of a better way to spend my birthday,motorcycle ride and great friends :))
that was an awesome trip! couldn't ask for better weather or roads. 191 is beautiful and the salt river canyon is always fun!
dam missed a great ride! =( had a blast last year even with out a front brake lol!
Best Ride Ever.
Thanks everyone.
Amazing ride. Good weather, no tickets, no issues and GREAT friends. Next year has a lot to live up to.
Oh yeah, for those that did not make it make sure to ask Melinda about the "helmet" pics.
Anyone want to do it again this thursday and friday?
Very awesome every one sounds like you all had a great ride best of all no issues or tic.
I want to send a special thank you to Will and Jen for providing the chase vehicle with water, etc. It came in very handy again and helped make the trip as good as it was. Thanks guys!
I second that thanks to Will and Jen, and Joey ad Tyne for keeping an eye on Nicole while I was "away"...
Word. Will and Jen rock for everything they do for us. A chase vehicle of that size isn't cheap to bring along and they do it to ensure everyone's good time so a very big thanks to them! I want to thank EVERYONE that came out. Each person brings a special quality to every ride that makes it special. Next year save me a shorty beer though!! ;)
It was out pleasure Blair. It's nice having a small group at the back. Gotta take advantage of it before she has a 600 and plays with the rest!
I also want to thank Will and Jen for being so awesome.It always makes the ride easier when Jen drives the chase truck. My bike has seen a lot of that trailer and truck lately. Thank goodness it was available.I think my bike has seen the last of the back of truck or trailer all the hip cups seem to be out of it now. Thank you Jen for keeping me in check while I was having fun.Love ya both.The ride had doubled in size from last year.Can't wait till next years ride to see turn out.
Did you guys get a chance to take 261 just west of Springerville south to Mexican Hay Lake? Awesome road. Sounds like you had a good time. I'm planning on doing a day trip on the same route this summer.
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Thanks to everyone for a really great time! Tyne and joey thanks for babysitting!!! and Will And jenn thanks for all that ya'll did! This was more fun then i ever thought it would be!!!
Mark, that looks like a fun run. I will have to look at it next time we are up there. Nicole you did great on this trip. I am glad you made it.
Melinda, I am glad your bike was ready and the only hiccup was the kickstand switch.
Thank you to everyone who made the trip this year. It is always great to spend time with friends and making new ones.
I was so happy that I got to go on ride and thanks to Rene"s suggestion and Jeff fixing kickstand relay switch I got to ride back through SRC. Great birthday weekend.
The password is.............. :)
Tyne: I promise--I will wait for you next time with the shorty beers!
only people that went on the ride get to know password.LOL
Hey guys, I had a really great time riding with and getting to know you all better. Special thanks to Will and Jen for all the support and coordination. Thanks to Tony for letting me ride the "busa" - what a RUSH! And, thanks to all of you for making this a memorable weekend!! I'll post the link to the videos as soon as I get them uploaded.
This was seriously the most amazing ride i have ever been on, and its definitely going to be one of the most memorable experiences of my life. I couldn't ask for a better group of people to experiences it with! And to Will and Jen, thank you guys so much for everything! If it weren't for you guys this ride wouldn't have been possible. Also thanks to Jeff for all the rad photography and video footage! Im stoked to watch it. And props for riding the beemer like a complete hooligan! that was insane
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From the rear of Robot Ant:
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Views of the pack:
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Robot Ant:
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-Jeff
Hi all... Finally got the videos posted. They are not public, so you'll have to click each link. As this was the first time I used this camera, none of the video from the first day turned out. I did my best to get footage of everybody, but if I missed you, please forgive. I'll be more diligent next time.
Here are a couple of drive by's:
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Through the SRC:
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Thanks so much jeff!! those videos are rad! next time ill have a go pro aswell.
Sweet. Got a room. See ya all on friday.
This is going to be a great trip!!