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Next COG Rally 2020 is......
- Thread starter 4bikes
- Start date
Who wants to help me with route suggestions?
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56taskforce
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I'll be glad to help too.Charlie_Gary_AAD said:
Being in Vancouver, it opens things up for both Washington and Oregon. I'm going to the Northwest Sport Touring Rally in August. I think they have a book on routes through the Columbia Gorge area. This would be a good reason to pick up the book.
And of course, we'll have to try them out...
Chris
Gotta do a 202 out to Astoria through Jewel unless you're tryna stay strictly on the Warshingtin side. I have tons of ideas for either side of the Gorge as well. Just remember, there are 100X as much highway patrol in WA compared to OR. Thank God for our inconsistent tax base.Charlie_Gary_AAD said:
Rally central is in a prime location, there are a dozen or more restaurants within walking distance, Vancouver Mall is a 12 minute walk, and you could skip to Total Wine and More to get another box of Busch Light or just about any other soda ya can think of. :beerchug:ZG/ZN Kim said:
HeavyRotation said:
We definitely want to get Oregon roads included in the choices, which is where some Oregonians can help save the day with route suggestions.
Along with routes, we want to provide a list of attractions people can see/experience on their way to and from the rally.
Ranger Jim
Sport Tourer
I always get a chuckle out of someone saying, "X place is within 'walking distance.' " There is no place in North America that's not within "walking distance." It just depends on how far you're willing to walk; a few minutes or a few months. 
Just a stones throw away.
I do the Black Dog every year in Hood River area, epic Dual Sport area, great roads and trails with unbeatable scenery.kv5e said:
Well shit, I just renewed again. I'm officially a COG member again.
If that doesn't show my gratitude for bring the National back to my area, I don't know how else to say it.
Thanks to everyone involved.
I've been bitchin about it for a long time.
Glad its back on the left coast.
If that doesn't show my gratitude for bring the National back to my area, I don't know how else to say it.
Thanks to everyone involved.
I've been bitchin about it for a long time.
Glad its back on the left coast.
Jim_Sherman_ID said:
Hmm. Vacation allotment starts over August 1st. I'll have some paid time off from work available. I just might be convinced that's a good idea.
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56taskforce
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I don't have paid vacation but I am saving for it now!!!
Since it had been awhile, I went from the Couve out 14, over the big bridge, up to the tower and out 202/47 back to the valley. Perfect day loop with wonderful views of the River down 14, lunch in Astoria and a shredding back on twisty 202/47. I went out to 5 down 47 because i was riding back to Eugene but if i was doing a route back to Vancouver Id bail off 47 at the Pittsburg intersection and take the Scapoose-Vernonia hwy back out to 30 and back into Vancouver that way. That's a minimal freeway 200 miles. 202 has been paved since i was last on it and was in reasonably good shape, lots of motorcycles out there on a Sunday.Charlie_Gary_AAD said:
MrPepsi said:
tdbru said:
By all means, please let me know what you like. I've got some Butler Maps that are helpful, but input from locals is priceless!
Charlie
NW Cogger's advice sought.
i live about 32 miles from Vancouver. would it make more sense to just commute every day to the rally so that the rally lodging would be freed up for someone else coming in from out of state?? hmmm.... or maybe just call up the day before the rally and see if they filled up yet, and then decide?? Based upon past nationals, does all the contracted rally lodging fill up?
thanks,
-tdbru
i live about 32 miles from Vancouver. would it make more sense to just commute every day to the rally so that the rally lodging would be freed up for someone else coming in from out of state?? hmmm.... or maybe just call up the day before the rally and see if they filled up yet, and then decide?? Based upon past nationals, does all the contracted rally lodging fill up?
thanks,
-tdbru
tdbru said:
How much money do you want to spend to not ride 32 miles? I will be sleeping in Stevenson.
tdbru said:
I will be there, maps at the ready.
Charlie_Gary_AAD said:
OR not having to ride home after enjoying the company of all these wonnerful folks? (and maybe after imbibing a beverage not made from celery and carrot juice) Just saying... Rally Central is ALWAYS where things are happnin'!!! That said... I'd probably communte and just WISH I was staying at Rally Central. And it's hard to say about blocked rooms all selling out. Maybe Yes, maybe No. But they will come off being blocked/reserved sometime before the rally occurs so advance notice to get the COG deal (or perhaps a room at all) is usually required. Again, just sayin'.