2017 will be the introduction of the inaugural RPM Fall Rally. It will be hosted based out of the RPM facilities on Oct 6-8th.
Friday will be the ride in day/night and the ride day will be Saturday.
Based on the last two years, we are going to host a small manshed day on Sunday for those who would like to make minor repairs & adjustments.
This weekend is again followed by a legal holiday on Monday the 9th. That will allow some an extra day off for some to travel home.
Just like last year, this again will be an all inclusive event dinner served on the 7th. I will have tea, lemonade & water available. Bring your own sodas, alcoholic beverages, or you can purchase locally.
Hoping to be able to put together another raffle like last year as well.
You can leave your FJ's securely locked in the RPM shop at night.
This is the official head count location as well and I will get it started.
This year, the hotel of choice is Holiday Motel, 950 E F St, Oakdale, CA 95361 (209) 847-7023.
There are 2-3 other lodging choices in the same basic distance from the shop. There are couple of others that are significantly farther away and would be a very long walk. of you are leaving your FJ at the shop.
https://tinyurl.com/y7whjblk
Randy - RPM
Randy
Chandra
Robert
Jaime
Ryan
Cambry
Thread Bump.
Yes folks the last two rallies of the season are fast approaching: Oct 6 and 7 and then the following weekend of Oct 13, 14 sees the Renegade. Details for the Renegade are almost ready for release, so mark your diaries.
Meanwhile, I'm in for the Oakdale Fall Rally:
Randy
Chandra
Robert
Jaime
Ryan
Cambry
Andyoutandabout
Quote from: andyoutandabout on August 11, 2017, 07:14:58 PM
Thread Bump.
Yes folks the last two rallies of the season are fast approaching: Oct 6 and 7 and then the following weekend of Oct 13, 14 sees the Renegade. Details for the Renegade are almost ready for release, so mark your diaries.
Meanwhile, I'm in for the Oakdale Fall Rally:
Randy
Chandra
Robert
Jaime
Ryan
Cambry
Andyoutandabout
ZOANOM
NEED this.
"Feel the love" - att. Monkey Mark
https://vimeo.com/189407287
Randy
Chandra
Robert
Jaime
Ryan
Cambry
Andyoutandabout
ZOANOM
Flynt and Mrs Flynt (tentative)
Adding so you know we want to attend, but we're still not clear for that weekend at this point... hoping to be a commit within a couple of weeks.
Frank
Randy
Chandra
Robert
Jaime
Ryan
Cambry
Andyoutandabout
ZOANOM
Flynt and Mrs Flynt (tentative)
Mark Olson
Zari
Randy
Chandra
Robert
Jaime
Ryan
Cambry
Andyoutandabout
ZOANOM
Flynt and Mrs Flynt (tentative)
Mark Olson
Zari
Mike (the San Dimas one) "wait for me at the top"
I'm in!
Quote from: Mike 86 in San Dimas on August 25, 2017, 08:12:04 PM
Randy
Chandra
Robert
Jaime
Ryan
Cambry
Andyoutandabout
ZOANOM
Flynt and Mrs Flynt (tentative)
Mark Olson
Zari
Mike (the San Dimas one) "wait for me at the top"
I'm in!
I want to attend... Not sure...
Randy
Chandra
Robert
Jaime
Ryan
Cambry
Andyoutandabout
ZOANOM
Flynt and Mrs Flynt (tentative)
Mark Olson
Zari
Cant believe I received a family wedding invitation today for that week end . Taking myself off the list. Damn. :dash1:
Mike, the Renegade rally is a week later. Napa is a great place to ride.
Monkey, hope you can make the Renegade this time around especially after missing out on the WCR
Quote from: andyoutandabout on August 27, 2017, 11:58:26 PM
Monkey, hope you can make the Renegade this time around especially after missing out on the WCR
The price point is a plus for making both the Renegade and Fall Rally. And I really liked the informal setting of the Renegade the last time I attended. The spirit is willing, may the world bend to my will and make it so...
I need to get my priorities straight. I am in.
Randy
Chandra
Robert
Jaime
Ryan
Cambry
Andyoutandabout
ZOANOM
Flynt and Mrs Flynt (tentative)
Mark Olson
Zari
FJmonkey
We are getting down to just a month away for the RPM Fall Rally.
I need to getthe attendee list nailed down so I can start arraigning the Saturday night meal.
Friday night we are going to head to a restaurant this year.
I have also heard from the Hotel and she said only one of the rooms has been spoken for. The rooms are blocked out under " FJ Owners" at the Holiday Motel, 950 E F St, Oakdale, CA 95361 (209) 847-7023.
If you are staying elsewhere, please let me know and I can start removing some of the blocked rooms at the Holiday.
If you have any questions please let me know.
Randy - RPM
Anyone want to split a room? I don't snore too much...
Quote from: FJmonkey on September 01, 2017, 11:43:50 AM
Anyone want to split a room? I don't snore too much...
I'll split a room with ya, Monkey. I don't see Ramos on the list, hope he doesn't get jealous. :)
Good, shall I book a 2 bed for Fri & Sat?
Ok, we are kinda in, the manager is out but the nice lady took my info down and I will call tomorrow to verify the booking. Rick, do you have a preferred booking photo? Mine is attached
Quote from: FJmonkey on September 01, 2017, 09:14:23 PM
Ok, we are kinda in, the manager is out but the nice lady took my info down and I will call tomorrow to verify the booking. Rick, do you have a preferred booking photo? Mine is attached
I'll go with this: (https://i.imgur.com/jHSgK0R.jpg)
Room is secure, transferred from the FJ/RPM group to my name.
Quote from: FJmonkey on September 02, 2017, 02:37:06 PM
Room is secure, transferred from the FJ/RPM group to my name.
:i_am_so_happy:
Randy
Chandra
Robert
Jaime
Ryan
Cambry
Andyoutandabout
ZOANOM
Flynt and Mrs Flynt (tentative)
Mark Olson
Zari
FJmonkey
Mike Ramos
To everyone attending, I am working on ride route. How far do you guys want to go?
200 miles, 5+ hours
or
260 miles, 6+ hours
or
300 miles, 7+ hours
I plan on being stands up at 9am. That should put us at the lunch location at noon or just prior.
Randy - RPM
I am in the middle but could go either way. Just had two good days doing some rally prep rides with Steve and Mike. Close to 300 miles on Sunday and just under 200 miles today. Kernville was nice.
7 hours up and down Priest's Grade sounds perfect to me.
Quote from: andyoutandabout on September 04, 2017, 09:43:07 PM
7 hours up and down Priest's Grade sounds perfect to me.
We could do that, but I was thinking we would go up a little bit higher so it is not so hot...
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc517/racerrad8/108sonorapass_zps692e733a.jpg) (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/racerrad8/media/108sonorapass_zps692e733a.jpg.html)
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Quote from: Mike Ramos on September 03, 2017, 01:48:10 PM
Randy
Chandra
Robert
Jaime
Ryan
Cambry
Andyoutandabout
ZOANOM
Flynt and Mrs Flynt
Mark Olson
Zari
FJmonkey
Mike Ramos
Couldn't work around the conflict (Daughter home from college for Fall break), so we're out. I'll try to ride out solo on Saturday and join the fun for a day...
Frank
Quote from: Flynt on September 07, 2017, 09:58:10 AM
Couldn't work around the conflict (Daughter home from college for Fall break), so we're out. I'll try to ride out solo on Saturday and join the fun for a day...
Frank
Frank, sorry to her that you guys will not be able to make it.
But family first is the best policy.
Randy - RPM
Quote from: racerrad8 on September 05, 2017, 06:30:53 PM
Quote from: andyoutandabout on September 04, 2017, 09:43:07 PM
7 hours up and down Priest's Grade sounds perfect to me.
We could do that, but I was thinking we would go up a little bit higher so it is not so hot...
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc517/racerrad8/108sonorapass_zps692e733a.jpg~original) (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/racerrad8/media/108sonorapass_zps692e733a.jpg.html)
Randy - RPM
It was less friendly when I was there last...
(https://i.imgur.com/k1JpwaT.jpg)
Quote from: Flynt on September 07, 2017, 09:58:10 AM
Quote from: Mike Ramos on September 03, 2017, 01:48:10 PM
Randy
Chandra
Robert
Jaime
Ryan
Cambry
Andyoutandabout
ZOANOM
Flynt and Mrs Flynt
Mark Olson
Zari
FJmonkey
Mike Ramos
Couldn't work around the conflict (Daughter home from college for Fall break), so we're out. I'll try to ride out solo on Saturday and join the fun for a day...
Frank
I'll miss you guys, Frank. Say Hi to Claire for me, hope she's enjoying ASU.
Bump to the top.
The hotel is going to release the rooms sometime next week. I also need to start planning/purchasing for the Saturday night meal.
So, if you are planning on attending please get your name on the list as soon as possible.
Randy - RPM
Randy
Chandra
Robert
Jaime
Ryan
Cambry
Andyoutandabout
ZOANOM
Mark Olson
Zari
FJmonkey
Mike Ramos
Randy
Chandra
Robert
Jaime
Ryan
Cambry
Andyoutandabout
ZOANOM - Room booked
Mark Olson
Zari
FJmonkey - Room booked
Mike Ramos
Monkey, thanks for adding the room info.
Randy - RPM
Hmmmm.... Do I buzz down for dinner again....
Quote from: pdxfj on September 18, 2017, 01:08:11 PM
Hmmmm.... Do I buzz down for dinner again....
Garth, You are always welcome.
Keep me posted, Randy - RPM
Quote from: FJmonkey on September 12, 2017, 11:06:38 AM
Randy
Robert
Ryan
Andyoutandabout
ZOANOM - Room booked
Mark Olson
Zari
FJmonkey - Room booked
Mike Ramos
The hotel will not hold the rooms past this Friday 9/20. If you still need to get a room, you need to do it before then.
Holiday Motel, 950 E F St, Oakdale, CA 95361. (209) 847-7023.
Randy - RPM
Randy
Robert
Ryan
Andyoutandabout
ZOANOM - Room booked
Mark Olson
Zari
FJmonkey - Room booked
Mike Ramos - Room booked
Ron Oort - Room booked
The hotel will not hold the rooms past this Friday 9/20. If you still need to get a room, you need to do it before then.
Holiday Motel, 950 E F St, Oakdale, CA 95361. (209) 847-7023.
Randy - RPM
AAAAARRRRGGGGHHHHH!!! I'm out at the 11th hour. :Facepalm:
I finally sold my house and I'll be swamped with moving.
Monkey, I'm good for my half of the room you booked. If somebody else wants to take it, it's on me.
Quote from: ZOA NOM on September 22, 2017, 10:08:58 AM
I finally sold my house and I'll be swamped with moving.
You've got two weeks, you can get it done...Don't be a slacker. :ireful:
Where you going to?
Wish I would have heard about the equipment being sold, before it sold...
Randy - RPM
Randy
Robert
Ryan
Andyoutandabout
ZOANOM
Mark Olson
Zari
FJmonkey - Room booked 1 Open bed
Mike Ramos - Room booked
Ron Oort - Room booked
Quote from: racerrad8 on September 22, 2017, 11:11:41 AM
Quote from: ZOA NOM on September 22, 2017, 10:08:58 AM
I finally sold my house and I'll be swamped with moving.
You've got two weeks, you can get it done...Don't be a slacker. :ireful:
Where you going to?
Wish I would have heard about the equipment being sold, before it sold...
Randy - RPM
Not going far. moving to Brentwood. I just have too much on my plate for the moment. I'm expecting to get called to Puerto Rico as well, and no idea when that might happen. I'll be around once I've settled in. If there's a chance I can ride out on Saturday, I'll do it.
Randy
Robert
Ryan
Andyoutandabout
ZOANOM
Mark Olson
Zari
FJmonkey
Mike Ramos - Room booked
Ron Oort - Room booked
I am out for this event :mad:, prepping to move as well, staying in SoCal.
Monkey, sort your life out. You've had way too many rally strikes this year, you must be climbing the walls. Hope you can still make the Renegade. You'll be greatly missed at the Oakdale meet.
I just hope my FJ does not go up in flames. I think Rick's FJ got mad enough to self immolate after he canceled. Still on for Renegade.
I'm still on my "summer" trip and will juuuust miss this weekend by the time I get back to CA. Enjoy the ride!
Hey Guys, I am not able to attend the RPM rally. I got jammed up a work by the assholes in charge. gotta work all weekend ... pissed as hell .. almost quit ..(insert rant here).
tried like hell to make it happen , even offered money to my co workers to switch with me.
Now the other shoe drops .. Zari is out as well , he fell of a ladder and messed his foot up to the point he cannot ride. :Facepalm:
I will be able to attend the Renegade Rally next weekend.
Randy
Robert
Ryan
Andyoutandabout
ZOANOM
Mark Olson
Zari
FJmonkey
Mike Ramos - Room booked
Ron Oort - Room booked
Mark, Craig and Ron, sorry to hear you can't make it. Enjoy the renegade, I'll be working myself.
Sound like Rick is coming over Saturday night to enjoy dinner and drinks...maybe we can help him forget about his recent loss...
The five of us will tear it up, no worries there.
Randy - RPM
Have a great time Randy ... :drinks:
Randy, what's a good time to stop by? Where is dinner?
Quote from: racerrad8 on October 05, 2017, 08:30:58 PM
The five of us will tear it up, no worries there.
Randy - RPM
I have NO doubt! Ride safe and enjoy!!
Well, I'm here... where is everybody?
Quote from: ZOA NOM on October 07, 2017, 06:47:04 PM
Well, I'm here... where is everybody?
Woke up with a nasty cold and had to call in sick... sorry to miss you man (and all others of course).
Frank
Well, I gave it a shot. I've been here since 4:15 and not a bike in sight. They must have made other plans for tonight.
Quote from: ZOA NOM on October 07, 2017, 07:49:52 PM
Well, I gave it a shot. I've been here since 4:15 and not a bike in sight. They must have made other plans for tonight.
Sorry Rick, you were a little early.
We were out tearing up the Sierra mountains until a little after 6.
It's 12:15 and I just dropped everyone off at the hotel, you able to head over for breakfast?
Plan is anywhere from 9-10...those guys want to sleep in...
Randy - RPM
No can do... still moving stuff into my new place. I'll hit you up after I'm settled in. Glad you guys had a fun ride. Looking forward to getting back in the saddle.
Well, the 2017 RPM Fall Rally turned out to be a great event. I know it is 364 days away, but mark your calendar now for the 2018 event which will be held October 5-7, 2018
We rode yesterday for a total of 285 miles of perfect weather, great roads and good friends.
Today, Sunday was reserved for manshed work. But after doing one small job on Ron's bike, it looked like we would have time to make a run back up the hill. So, we logged another 150 miles today. Today was also the first and only time I have ridden Priest Grade and not had to pass a single car; it was an epic run to say the least.
I will post up some photos and a full ride report shortly.
Here is one photo I took today...
Randy - RPM
Quote from: racerrad8 on October 08, 2017, 08:59:46 PM
Here is one photo I took today...
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If you look closely at the photo by zooming it in (lower center), you can See Andy, Mike and Ron in lock step burning up the Little Dragon.
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I had a few minutes to attach some photos taken during the ride.
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Some more
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And now the best action shots I could take...
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Yet another splendid RPM rally. Just check out those toothy grins at the summit.
Curvalishous.
I'll try to add to these over thanksgiving.
Good times