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Any chance you can Captain Ely to Richfield? Guess they still need a Captain for Legs 1 and 3 but I’ve not seen any asks for help with these. So I guess I’ll ask for this one. ☺️

By the way - I can set up Richfield. If no one steps up I may consider adding another leg if I can manage the additional time off. Big ‘if’ there. Let me know if you want me to help with Richfield hotel. Have stayed there and travelled through quite a bit.

I think we’re waiting on Vivian - Pushstart - to put them up. Needs to get done pretty quick. Both Kelley and Rose deferred to her. I sent her a text yesterday and have still not heard back. Even if no leg captain yet - leg threads should be up already.

Staying where in Richfield, Durango and Canon City? Want to get reservations in.

When are they posting the leg details? Hotel space shrinks fast in some places. Would like to make reservations as soon as possible.

Which legs and which part of Colorado? I want to ride from Utah Leg through to 2nd Colorado Leg.

I’m not a pizza fan but it really was pretty good! We devoured just over 8 of the 9.

For those that were in Springville UT (legs 10 - 11) and felt the aggravation we went through trying to enjoy dinner, see the below two reviews I posted to Yelp. Hopefully I properly captured the 'mood'. Cracker Barrel If we could give less than 1 star we would. On Friday, July 1st, I was part of a group of 20 motorcyclists passing through Springville, UT and staying at the Days Inn across the parking lot from this location. Due to the size of our group we tried to make a reservation for 6:30pm out of courtesy only to be advised CB wouldn't do a reservation - we had to just show up and give our name. We arrived at 6:30pm and gave our name and were told it would be a 45 minute (or so) wait - we moved outside and began our wait. After close to an hour, and watching many small groups come and get seated, I went to ask how much longer. At that point I was advised the manager had just told them not to seat anyone else and it was doubtful they would be able to seat us even if we waited another hour. We had sat there waiting an hour - they had my phone number - and we only found out because I stepped up to ask. Add to that, the manager would not come out to talk with me when I asked to speak with him/her. So, now it is 7:30pm and we have no place to go as we don't know the area and no one wanted to go gear up and try to find someplace else that could accommodate our group after already riding all day in heat and rain as we came from Las Vegas and Colorado. And we were starving. I think Cracker Barrel lost the future patronage of each of us not to mention the people that could see/hear what had happened to us were pretty disappointed with the poor treatment of us that they were witnessing. I get that we are living in trying times - I DON'T understand treating customers in such a poor manner. Pizza Hut On July 1st I was part of a group of 20 motorcycle riders coming in from Colorado and up from Southern Nevada/Northern Arizona. After rain for one group and heat for the other - we arrived hungry! We were staying at the Days Inn across the parking lot from Cracker Barrel and had planned our dinner at 6:30 there. After putting our name on their list and waiting an hour at CB we were advised they wouldn't seat us after all. At a loss, first thought was pizza. Called this Pizza Hut at 7:30 (close is 8apm) and asked them to make 9 pizzas. No hesitation. They made us all 9 pies and didn't skimp. Pies were delicious. Staff was very accommodating and kind. Cannot thank the staff for saving us from having to find someplace else so late in the evening in an area none of us are familiar with. You guys rock! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Just a few more from 10-11 and 11-12. Took a new route on Leg 11 - pretty sure it was a success. Only nerve wracking point was getting hit by a dust devil. But we’re tough! Thank you again to everyone that joined this Leg. Met fantastic new people and spent time with old and cherished friends. We started the day with 7 Visions, 6 Cross Country’s, 1 Spyder and a truck. Picked up another Vision and Cross Country at lunch in Wendover. A total of 19 of us rolled into Ely NV around 2:30 (that time change got me!) and met up with Brent Fletcher. PS - have a bunch of other pics I tried to post but site is telling me they’re too big. Darn it!!

Pretty sure Brent has done it twice. There are one or more others that have completed all legs as well but my memory escapes me. Tom Wise and/or Patti Rowe-Wise might know best.

We are a week away - I’m so excited to ride with and see all of you!!! There will be 23 of us for dinner. Nice group! Some are coming from the east coast and may not see this post - apologies in advance for that. The ride from Springville UT to Ely will have 14 - 16 bikes with a total of 16 people on bikes and two vehicles containing 3 driver/passengers. Due to the size of the group, we will follow group riding protocols. Trikes/3 wheelers to the back with the exception of my sweep rider - Randy Couch. Cages behind the sweep. Speed will be no more than 5 or so over depending on the road and conditions. There will be some slab riding and we might do a little more than the 5 - but not much. There will be a ride safety meeting before we depart the hotel in Springville. I will also share route maps just in case anyone gets separated. However, if we do get separated, we will either slow and wait and pull over and wait. I will do my best to ensure we don’t make a road/direction change until we are all together however, there may be a bit of congestion getting out of the hotel and on to our true route. Thus, the maps to make sure everyone gets caught back up. There are to be 2 ’true' stops not including the end stop. Distance to first gas stop will be 116. Distance to 2nd gas stop will be 93. Here we will have lunch and a surprise mini stop. My guess is around 11:30/12pm for lunch. Longest leg of the route will be the last one at 119 miles. Total miles for this leg will be 328. We will depart the hotel at 8am. This should put us in to Ely between 3pm - 4pm local time with dinner at 5pm. For those staying at the Jailhouse in Ely - please be sure you have a room booked in your name. I had blocked some rooms but I released the ‘extras’ back to the hotel today. I’m hoping no-one booked one of the rooms I had blocked and left it in my name. Note, some of you like Hotel Nevada and if that is where you choose to stay - that is fine. The hotels are across the street from each other. Both have bars and gambling! ? For those not familiar with Nevada - it is legal to walk down the street with a drink. It is not legal to stumble drunk in public. I’ve never seen anyone arrested for walking around drunk and stumbling but I know it is a law on the books. Just some odd trivia for ya! For Nardi’s - for dinner - I’ve already arranged for all food based on your feedback. It will be brisket and ribs with Mac and bean sides and green salad. I went with majority rules. Don’t worry - you’ll like the food. Once I have the actual total per person I’ll let you know what it is. Last estimate was $21.95 per person but I’m not sure if that is with tax. I’ll cover the tip myself. We will pass by Nardi’s on our way to the hotel on the right not far past the traffic light.. I’ll point it out for those that have never been there. For those coming in from the west, the restaurant is past the hotel, will be on your left and is before you hit the block light. By the way - for those that have been to Ely before - the light between the Jailhouse and Hotel Nevada is gone. I don’t even think it is a stop sign. I’m really looking forward to seeing old faces and meeting some new ones!! Till next Saturday!!! Donna aka Tyrant Leg 11 Ride Captain

I am going to miss you so much. I’ll grab your shirt.

I am soooo bummed about this. I’ll grab your shirt for you. Will give me an excuse to come visit. ☺️

Who is getting excited? Mememememememememe! ☺️

Will the infamous Patti join as well?