WHAT MONTH? WHERE AT?

[Tripps]

Well, how about starting a new one, I think Virginias had the most interest/responses.

 

[sonny]

I am confused. Where did this list of choices come from? Who made the call and why? Obviously I must have missed something somewhere or somehow. Canada would be nice but not very practical for a lot of folks. The Hub and Maggie valley? This is the first time I heard of the Hub. From what has been posted about the Hub it does not sound like a very good option. What happened to the Virginias? I could be wrong but believe the turnout of Rocket in the Virginias would be higher than the turnout in Canada. Work and family matters restrict a lot of folks from traveling and the Virginias is a little more centrally located for a run that would generate more support. Is that not what the Rockets across America is all about? Just curious.

 

[mexican]

Hell, i give up, pick a location, post it and will be there

 

[Joesmoe]

This is a challenge. If you own your Rocket for a year, high chance you'll miss RAA. And no matter how long you own it, if you're in the US, high chance you'll miss RDU.

So enough folks get together, and they go. If others can join them, they do.

The folks who could NOT do that, think about, "What else ?" No harm in separate activities. I'm still trying to get a tour together in the mid-Atlantic, and one of these years, we're gonna do it.

This is definitely NOT an all or nothing proposition.

The first months I had my Rocket, I didn't know anyone here, and I did know a few folks on the ST1300 site, and joined them on a trip to western North Carolina. One fellow there rode down from Ontario, and during that trip, we discussed us riding up to visit him and his surroundings. That's still on our bucket list. And I can't think of a better machine on which to take that trip than the ROCKET.

So Canada is just another big place -- parts of which are much closer to me than say Phoenix or Seattle.

Think of this thread as just one universe. If you like it -- great. If it doesn't fit for whatever reason, don't rain on their parade -- enjoy the musings vicariously and be happy with that, and/or start your own -- no harm there either.

I too like the thought of Wytheville, VA and surroundings. Most likely that is not appealing to folks out west, and so be it.

 

[sonny]

Understand what you are saying but Location would have a lot to do with the turnout at such events. With the amount of rockets in Texas and California, The idea of holding such an event In NEW MEXICO would not be a bad idea. Just throwing some ideas out. I for one would really enjoy meeting some of the people I have talked to on this site in person. The more the merry.

 

[Triple Trouble]

North America is huge and no matter where you pick it will be too far for someone. New Mexico is a solid 27 hour ride from here. I've been to Colorado and it ended up a 3 week adventure. Great time and great company. Last year was in Montana which was too far given my schedule. Maggie Valley is an amazing area too but it has been done to death and people are looking for new adventures. There was a poll last year where the majority voted to hold the next RAA in the Eastern States and whilst some suggested New England it was decided that more people could reach the Virginias so it would be a better choice. I offered to hold an RAA in Ontario for 2018 as I know a lot of Rocket riders would enjoy it. Unfortunately not every one of my friends can cross the border. 9/11 changed a lot of things! We still need someone to start planning for this year so that vacation times can be booked.

 

[TriumPhil]

Might I suggest a regional RAA tour themed upon America's foundational history, centered for initial meeting/gathering purposes around Gettysburg, the Green Mountains of Vermont or The Smoky Mtns.?

 

[Tripps]

Well, if we decided East coast, Virginia and Maine are both good choices, Maggie Valley is good, but I've been there 3 times myself, but no reason not to include it, Adirondacks and Finger lakes are good riding, too,anyone else got any other ideas we should include?

 

[Tripps]

I don't want to step on anyone's toes, but anyone object if I start a new poll? How about any other place suggestions?

 

[sonny]

I got the Band-aids