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    3rd annual CSC Vegas trip!!!

    Ok, our dates our set.... The group attempting the 50CC will be stopping in Vegas for the night en-route to San Diego. As per usual, we'll be taking a very scenic route through Utah which includes fantastic views, boarders several Nat'l Parks, hours and hours of twisties/sweepers and Zion!. Bring your camera!!

    Vegas is approx. 750 miles from Denver. The scenic route adds another 75 miles or so, thus you can expect to be in the saddle for up to 14 hours. Obviously some of you may not have ridden that distance, nor would you have to go all the way. A very nice stopping point would be Torrey Utah. It's elevated, forrested and approx 1/2 way. As a last resort, we'd still like to have riders cross into Utah with us and then make alternative plans. Our 1st year doing this I think we had 8 riders make it to Moab, and it was a lot of fun. We already have 1 confirmed rider who is just doing Vegas, so you're guaranteed to have a traveling companion going home.

    We will be departing Memorial Day weekend on Saturday 5/24/03 @ 1:00 AM , sharp @ Morrison & C-470,(Conoco station-our new mtg spot for the club) This start time was designed to get us into Vegas so the 50CC crew could relax in the pool etc. and still enjoy some of Vegas-as we'll only be in the city for approx. 20 hours. You on the other hand can stay as long as you wish! This time will also allow for us to escape the intense heat or @ least minimize the amount of time we'll be in it. I can tell you last year on the return trip home,(it was 4 weeks later than this trip) it was so hot the soles of my boots felt like they were on fire! Ideally you'll have the ability to drink fluids while riding which will help tremendously.

    For those of you not familiar, Vegas does and will sell out during this holiday weekend. In fact, while looking for a room earlier today it was difficult,(because 50CC-ers only need 1 night) to find one as most casinos are requiring a 2 night minimum stay. So if you're the least bit intersted in going,(the ride itself is worth it) I'd consider booking a room sooner than later!!

    Lastly, If you're relatively new to riding this would be a good trip to go on. You'll have the ability to open her up all you want,( for the more experienced riders), but I'll be on a "bagger" and traveling @ a slower pace and nobody will be left behind.
    The return trip home can easily cut 2 hours off your drive time assuming you take I-15 to I-70.

    Hope you can make it!!
    Harry Biker

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    In addition, if you want to go on this post it here, chances are you can collaborate on accomodations and save some money!

    50cc baby, ohhh yeah! (750 miles? bah. I scoff at your paltry 750 miles... bwahahahaha)

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    Barn-I sure hope you have a sled by then. I could use some tips for craps!

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    a 2 night minimum?! good ol' vegas. those wishing to only stay one night should work out a deal with those staying more- as in, if i am able to go, i would stay in vegas a few days and i am willing to share my room with the one nighters. it would be a giant slumber party.
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    saweeet. we got's ourselves a girl going!!

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    There is an annual esportbike ride Mem Day weekend too... I dunno which one I'm going on, but Cali does sound interesting!
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    i may actually be moving to vegas here within the next couple months or so. i am working on my racing, ie getting the licence, fixing my 600 cc race bike, and getting in all the track time i can. vegas has a better race scene than colorado (extra heat but no snow and better tracks). i have a friend there who is looking for a house mate, too. everyone will be welcome at my home, assuming i do move there. a free spot to bunk when you go to vegas.
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    SOUNDS LIKE FUN!!

    Hey Harry, Long time, No See....This sounds like fun. Which hotels were you looking into? I would probably be there for two nights and then come home. If anyone comes across some sweet deals let me know, I will look into my side of the house. John Elway just built two new dealerships there and word has it there are some breaks to be had. I will let you know!

    Chris

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    Hi Chris,
    We need to go for a putt some time. We've been riding almost every weekend.

    We already have a hotel from 5/24 @ Amerisuites, which is just behind the Aladin. They were the 1 place that would allow for a 1 night stay. Palace Station is pretty reasonable and the Stratosphere is usually cheap. Obviously you'll pay more right on the Souther part of the "strip". If that's where you want to be, Bally's is a nice choice,(not too pricey)

    Either way, I do hope you make the trip.

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    Hello Harry...

    I just want to make sure I am getting this straight, we leave at 1:00 in the morning and arrive in Vegas around 5 pm, or is there a stop for the night in between?

    Chris

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    You are correct-although I'll predict a 4pm arrival.
    However, my hope would be that we'll have numerous participants and certainly riders that don't want to make the trip in 1 shot can get together and camp/motel it 1/2 way.

    Additionally it has been brought to my attention that some riders may prefer to do the quickest route to Vegas. That would be I-70 to I-15. I've made this trip with 1- 45 minute stop and 1- 30 minute stop,(plus reg. gas stops @ approx 10-15 minutes. in 11hrs. 50 minutes. That tells me this trip could easily be made in 11 hrs. Albeit this route is not the same as the scenic trip.

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    vegas or bust

    I wanna go!!! My only prob is I may need a bigger bike to keep up with the big boys... I'll see after my first weekend long ride in the mountains how Ella (my bike) does. I'm still kinda a new rider. When so you guys need a yea or nay by??

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    HEY HARRY.....

    I have gone ahead and scheduled those days off, checking into rooms this week. I so far am planning on staying two nights and coming back Monday. I am trying to get Kip talked into this but his stallion is pretty tough on the bod without modifications, that GXR will break him in two! Will keep you updated.....

    Chris

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    Way to go Chris!

    FF, go back & read your profile again- You can do this ride. Several years ago there was a seasoned rider that rode the entire Iron Butt Rally,(11 days, 1000+miles/day) on a Suzuki GS"125"!!!!

    This is not a race. None of our group rides are races. Yes, there will be streches where people may whick it up a bit, but you will not be left behind because you are new or not as confident or even for lack of bhp. Ideally your bike can hit 80 as there's a few streches on 1-70 & I-15 where you don't want to be flattend by a semi
    Run out of gas though and the buzzrds will et your eyes out 1st
    Kidding of couse.

    As far as when you should decide by.........yesterday was good. It is a long enough ride that you might appreciate an air conditioned room as it can get toasty. I have mine

    If you have not been riding much since the holidays, I'd highly encourage you to do so to get more miles under yer arse.

    Harry Biker

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    Thanks Harry- Since he weather has been sooo fine I'm racking up the miles every chance I get (any day above 40). Got a couple of trips planned in the near future. I'll check into geting a room in LV, think it will fill up fast? Let me know if anyone is planning day rides in the near future, I'd luv to go.
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    MAKING PROGRESS.....

    Ok Harry, I have the time off from work confirmed and I just reserved a room at Amerisuites as well.
    For anyone else's info, I am planning on staying two nights and heading back Monday.

    Chris

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    I've never posted to the board here before, however was referred by a friend. I would love to head out there with you guys. I'm still a newb, got my bike last may and this will be my first group ride.

    I will accompany Brandon (I believe he's posted here a few times before) and we are getting hotel put together this evening.

    -Ryan

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    Quote Originally Posted by BubbaGimp
    I've never posted to the board here before, however was referred by a friend. I would love to head out there with you guys. I'm still a newb, got my bike last may and this will be my first group ride.

    I will accompany Brandon (I believe he's posted here a few times before) and we are getting hotel put together this evening.

    -Ryan
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    I hope I have a bike by then too Harry!!!

    Either way, bike or no bike, I'll try and go out there. If I get my summer promotion from the Mirage early enough, and it covers those days, I'll try and hook as many of you up with a good deal on a room as I can!

    I'm thinking I'll do something along the the lines of May 17th - 26th.
    (I cannot spend less than 5 days in Vegas)

    IT'S GONNA BE A BLAST!!!!
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    How many people will be staying in Utah the first night?

    I did a 400 mile trip this past summer, and I was more than ready to be done by the end. I must be getting old or something. Then again, I'm not a small person.

    I was thinking about taking Tuesday off from work as well just to make sure I had time to get back. I start getting really cramped up after about 6 hours of riding. I'll start looking for hotels tomorrow night for Vegas.

    How do you guys typically pack? I have both a nice Kelty hydrated backpack and a RoadGear tail pack. I try to throw gear/rain gear, small med kit, etc in the tail pack and my clothes in the backpack. What are the temps like at night through the desert?

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    Can someone spare a bit of floor in their room on the first night? I'll be heading out to San Diego the next day with the other crazies...
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    Brandon,
    You'll increase your comfort level dramtically if you can get your R. hand off the throttle when you want to,-thus a throttle lock. You may get lucky and find an O-ring for < $1.00

    Also, if you run w/a tank bag, ideally you can still lay down on the tank inside of the comfort bubble of your shield.

    I've seen people pack for this trip looking like the Beverly Hillbillies, and I've seen ole Paulie w/ nothing more than a backpack and a thirst for beer!!

    Lastly, I'd recommend being able to drink water while riding with some type of bladder, ibuprophen or similar and possibly bicycle type shorts w/ the pad for yer arse. Music is also VERY NICE to have along.

    The possibility is always here in Colorado to get snowed on any month of the year. That being said, I'll predict perfectly comfy temps. 60 or so? Also, the "graveyard shift crew",(there's another group riding 12 hours before us) should also enjoy hitting the desert when it's not scorching.

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    A bit??? Aren't you pushing 260lbs Just kidding Disco.

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