Preparing for 2023 V2V

[Pushstart]

It is time to start preparations for V2V 2023!  It will be the Twenty Third run of this VMC event.   I am honored to be the coordinator.

Securing leg captains is the first step in planning this event.  If enough leg captains volunteer, we will proceed with planning this event.   Leg captains are responsible for planning the route, choosing a hotel, as well as selecting gas and lunch/dinner stops.  If you are interested in being a leg captain or assisting with a leg, please reach out. 

In 1921 the Victory Highway Association was organized   The Associations purpose was to create a transcontinental highway in honor of the men and women who served in WWI.  The route later became known as Route 40.  Now, more than 100 years later, parts of the original Route 40 have been replaced with interstate roads and other highways.  The 13 leg relay will run from west to east this year.  The information below suggests approximate start stop points.  The start and end destinations of each leg are up to the leg captains. 

Leg #		Date	Start Point	End Point
1	Th	6/22/2023	San Francisco, CA	Reno, NV
2	Fr	6/23/2023	Reno, NV	Ely, NV
3	Sa	6/24/2023	Ely, NV	Richfield, UT
4	Su	6/25/2023	Richfield, UT	Durango, CO
5	M	6/26/2023	Durango, CO	Canon City, CO
6	Tu	6/27/2023	Canon City, CO	Dodge City, KS
7	W	6/28/2023	Dodge City, KS	Harrisonville, MO
8	Th	6/29/2023	Harrisonville, MO	St. Louis, MO
9	Fr	6/30/2023	St. Louis, MO	Indianapolis, IN
10	Sa	7/1/2023	Indianapolis, IN	Columbus, OH
11	Su	7/2/2023	Columbus, OH	Uniontown, PA
12	M	7/3/2023	Uniontown, PA	Frederick, MD
13	Tu	7/4/2023	Frederick, MD	Staten Island, NY

 

If you are interested in assisting with a leg, please speak up. 

Vivian Hardin

Aka, Pushstart         hardinvo@yahoo.com           

[EYROYS]

Are we staying out of the KC proper area this year? I could do the leg 8 for sure and possibly 9.

 

 

 

[Pushstart]

The Leg Captains determine the routes, hotels and stops.   To answer your question, it has been suggested to end leg 7 around Harrisonville, MO.  

[EYROYS]

Ok, yes, going all the way through downtown around rush hour wasn't too bad but I did get off at the wrong exit and got kind of turned around. I'll start looking at routes again prior to that work training I have, because once that starts I won't have much free time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[psimpson]

John and I have decided to take a more southerly (Highway 50) route through Colorado and Kansas.  Dodge City will offer a new stop complete with gunfights,beer and whiskey.  If you want to know where steaks come from, and don't mind the smell, we can leave through a fairly large feedlot on the edge of town. Then Mullinville will offer a suprise along the road. As we travel east, we will go through the Flint Hills, another scenic drive.   Although John will still have me beat with the road from Durango, eventually getting to Canon City.

 

https://www.visitdodgecity.org/246/Main-Street-Dodge-City

[tyrant]

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

[ncstedo]

20 hours ago, psimpson said:

gunfights,beer and whiskey. 

Count me in! 

[psimpson]

Can't divulge John's route,  but promise, it will be epic!! probably one of the best legs of the V2V.

[ColoradoKP]

On 2/9/2023 at 9:03 PM, tyrant said:

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

Here's a link to the route I'm proposing: https://goo.gl/maps/7ZvZTjsHQku3oyoQ6.

1st leg will go from Richfield, UT and end in Durango, CO.  2nd Leg will go from Durango to Canon City via the Million Dollar Highway and US 50.

I'll be leading both legs.

[ColoradoKP]

The above legs are Legs 4 and 5 (see initial post in this thread).

[Willie B]

Like the idea of the "Feed Lot" smell, taste of great steaks, and cold beer. But first, must start the evening with a couple of "Jacks" !!!!!!

[psimpson]

This is the route I've planned so far:  https://goo.gl/maps/8ywnUv7J59PTduEE6  this is the Kansas leg

 

this is both legs I will be leading, starting at Canon City: https://goo.gl/maps/ugM3yLgUht6iAtJA6

[EYROYS]

@psimpson did you have an actual end point address, hotel location yet? I'm looking to see how long it would take just to get there the day before.

[EYROYS]

The most direct route that makes sense timewise and still some good roads not on the main highway for the most part...

Home to Ottawa Kansas:

https://goo.gl/maps/eJ66WZT9Hh12zkCV6

 

Ottawa to Valley Park:

https://goo.gl/maps/dcczadQgtmEV4JsC6

[EYROYS]

This one would take a northern route above the river and would end in St. Charles but from there you could take 94 to Alton and then back to 270 to avoid going through downtown St. Louis but adds another 30 minutes from the other route.

https://goo.gl/maps/6U5yCJNMibTuz2La7 

Edited February 15 by EYROYS

[Bearcat]

Rooms at the Jailhouse Casino in Ely are going FAST!!!!!!!!

[tyrant]

When are they posting the leg details?  Hotel

space shrinks fast in some places.  Would like to make reservations as soon as possible.  

[tyrant]

On 2/13/2023 at 3:05 PM, ColoradoKP said:

Here's a link to the route I'm proposing: https://goo.gl/maps/7ZvZTjsHQku3oyoQ6.

1st leg will go from Richfield, UT and end in Durango, CO.  2nd Leg will go from Durango to Canon City via the Million Dollar Highway and US 50.

I'll be leading both legs.

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

[ColoradoKP]

20 hours ago, tyrant said:

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

Although the responsibility for making hotel reservations for Richfield is the Leg 3 Captain, of which no one has volunteered to lead, I will do it in the meantime, and try to get the info to everyone as soon as possible.  I will post the info in the Leg appropriate threads: Leg 3, Leg 4, and Leg 5.

[ColoradoKP]

I just noticed we don't have any Leg-specific threads for the 2023 V2V, or did I not go to the right place?

 

[psimpson]

I'm checking out motels in Dodge City.   Most are fairly close to the "old west" part of town. There's a nice casino but the Hampton Inn there is way over $100/night. I've been to Dodge for work and the Quality Inn is nice and reasonably priced.

As far as Ottawa, there are some places close to Interstate. 

[tyrant]

7 hours ago, ColoradoKP said:

I just noticed we don't have any Leg-specific threads for the 2023 V2V, or did I not go to the right place?

 

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.  

[tyrant]

7 hours ago, ColoradoKP said:

Although the responsibility for making hotel reservations for Richfield is the Leg 3 Captain, of which no one has volunteered to lead, I will do it in the meantime, and try to get the info to everyone as soon as possible.  I will post the info in the Leg appropriate threads: Leg 3, Leg 4, and Leg 5.

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. 

Edited March 17 by tyrant

[ColoradoKP]

13 hours ago, tyrant said:

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. 

From what I can see, there are quite a few places for lodging:

- Super 8

- Holiday Inn Express

- Best Western

- Ramada

- Appletree Inn

- Quality Inn

The first 3 are at I-70 and N. Main St. (north part of town).  Ramada is just south of there on N. Main.  And the last 2 are on S. Main.  My route from Richfield is going east on Hwy 119 so any of the above should work fine.

Do you have any info on any of the above places?  Some are around $100/night, while some are as low as $65/night.  If you have any experience with any of these, I'd appreciate your recommendations/opinions.

 

[tyrant]

On 2/17/2023 at 4:50 PM, Bearcat said:

Rooms at the Jailhouse Casino in Ely are going FAST!!!!!!!!

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. ☺️

Edited March 17 by tyrant