Guzzi Rally Lindale Texas October 7

Mad Mac · 09-26-2012, 08:52 AM

In case you missed it, Guzzi Riders in Texas (GRIT) is having a rally in Lindale, near Tyler, the weekend of October 7. An active thread about the rally with details, maps, pictures and participants is on Wild Guzzi. No membership in the Guzzi Owners Association (MGNOC), GRIT or Wild Guzzi is required.

Phaedrus III · 09-26-2012, 07:08 PM

Thanks for posting, Mac. If the Wild Guzzi link does not work, this one from the Guzzi Owner's should. Just scroll down to October 7 for complete details.
http://www.mgnoc.com/rally_calendar.html

Mad Mac · 09-26-2012, 07:31 PM

Aargh! Wild Guzzi went down today to change hosts and may be down until 9/28.

Here is some more information:

From: Georgi <georganne@suddenlink.net>
To: georganne@suddenlink.net
Subject: Texas Moto Guzzi Rally
Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2012 21:50:01 -0500

Guess what time it is? That’s right, it’s time to start packin’ & come on down or up or over for the Texas Moto Guzzi Rally!

This year, I have changed things up a bit. The rally will now be held at the American Legion just east of Lindale and there will be onsite camping. I have the grounds reserved for the whole weekend, so you can come and camp on Friday and Saturday nights. Camping is FREE unless you need water & electric hookups & then it is $14/night. It's only a few miles east of town and just north of I-20, so there are plenty of motels close by if you don’t want to camp. We’ll have some kind of supper Friday & Saturday evenings at the campground & also Saturday morning breakfast. Water, tea, coffee, & soft drinks will be available all weekend. If you want beer, you must bring your own – in cans only, no glass bottles are allowed. Also, the Legion prefers that you keep your beer in a koozie, so if you’ve got some koozies, bring ‘em with ya!

It’s OK if you can’t make it on Friday or Saturday because the main part of the rally will still be on Sunday. Sunday morning breakfast will include homemade dessert breads baked by Ken Hand. Lunch of course will be spaghetti. Awards, door prizes, & 50/50 drawing will be right after lunch. Some nice door prizes have been donated by individuals and businesses.

There is no planned activity for Saturday, but I will have several ride routes mapped out for you to explore the area. If you like to shop, there are unique shops in Lindale and Mineola. Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge and East Texas Gator Park are both nearby. The American Legion lake is stocked with fish, so bring your fishing pole if you want!

There are a couple of fire rings and plenty of firewood, so if there is no burn ban, then we can enjoy telling lies around the campfire! Bring your camp chair!

I have attached a map, the Rally flyer, & some pictures of the American Legion grounds. (Attachments to follow.)

Here’s a list of the motels. They are all located at I-20 & US Hwy 69 in Lindale.

America's Best Value Inn 903-882-6145
Best Western Inn 903-882-8884
Comfort Suites 903-882-8613
Days Inn Motel 903-882-7800
Hampton Inn 903-882-1002
Laquinta Inn & Suites 903-882-1600

Hope to see you there!

Georganne Foster
MGNOC TX Rep
903-316-7720

**Gravel Guy** · 09-26-2012, 07:45 PM

Thanks Mac!
*edit*-I'll be there mid-Saturday in the Volvo with two boys, Lord willing....

Mad Mac · 09-26-2012, 07:58 PM

The attachments are in my Picasa Album here.

Here is a link to a map I made on Google maps that marks the turn off into the campground. Guzzi Rally Lindale

GPS lat and longs: 32.533212, -95.369246

MCRyder · 09-26-2012, 09:02 PM

I really enjoy having this rally in my backyard. I've been to the last two, looking forward to this year's event.

Simmons1 · 09-26-2012, 09:05 PM

Thanks for the schedule.

CleatusJ · 09-27-2012, 05:46 AM

If nothing goes wrong I'll be there.

Mad Mac · 09-28-2012, 09:57 AM

Wild Guzzi seems to be back in business. More info about the rally here.

**EdSidders** · 09-30-2012, 12:07 AM

We are planning to be there , may be on the FJR Guzzi

Moose · 09-30-2012, 09:17 AM

I'm planning to ride up Sunday, early, from Houston

I've got the pipe...just searching for red suspenders

hardybaker · 09-30-2012, 02:24 PM

The last couple of years, I camped at the Lake of the pines rally near Jefferson.(vintage bike rally). When I headed home on Sunday morning I would stop by the Guzzi rally. Anybody going to the vintage rally too?

**EdSidders** · 09-30-2012, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardybaker

The last couple of years, I camped at the Lake of the pines rally near Jefferson.(vintage bike rally). When I headed home on Sunday morning I would stop by the Guzzi rally. Anybody going to the vintage rally too?

Made the NOC gig 2 years ago....I live at the other end of the lake from the rally site..

I may make one or both , my old Triumph is scattered about the shop like my Guzzi.

Depends on how I feel as to whether I will go or not.

It has been nearly a year since my heart overhaul and I still have little energy,,,

**SwampFox** · 09-30-2012, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardybaker

The last couple of years, I camped at the Lake of the pines rally near Jefferson.(vintage bike rally). When I headed home on Sunday morning I would stop by the Guzzi rally. Anybody going to the vintage rally too?

Quote:

Originally Posted by EdSidders

Made the NOC gig 2 years ago....I live at the other end of the lake from the rally site..

I may make one or both....

I'm planning to come up that way on Saturday, first stopping by the Fly-In at the Cypress River Airport southeast of Jefferson, then continuing on to the vintage rally for a look-see at the bike show.

Let me know if y'all might want to meet up for breakfast or lunch in Jefferson.

**EdSidders** · 10-01-2012, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwampFox

I'm planning to come up that way on Saturday, first stopping by the Fly-In at the Cypress River Airport southeast of Jefferson, then continuing on to the vintage rally for a look-see at the bike show.

Let me know if y'all might want to meet up for breakfast or lunch in Jefferson.

Sounds like a Sat. morning plan to me,health and weather permitting. Auntie Skinner's in Jefferson is good..I'll call my Little Bro. and see if He is planning to do the fly in with his EXP. or trailer his old Triumph to the rally....Last time I talked to him they were up to their *** in kit plane builds...And other 7 day week alligators........

**SwampFox** · 10-02-2012, 02:56 AM

Ed, just let me know if/when y'all might want to meet up. I'm thinking a good time to stop by the Fly-In is 9-10am+/- when a good bit of the planes should arrive.

tango · 10-02-2012, 05:40 AM

How about more info on the vintage rally and the flyin. It all sounds interesting.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk when i should have been doing something useful

**SwampFox** · 10-02-2012, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tango

How about more info on the vintage rally and the flyin. It all sounds interesting.

The Jefferson Fly-In at the small Cypress River Airport a couple of miles southeast of Jefferson on FM134 is mostly vintage, experimental and light sport, with the occasional war-bird. The web-site has limited information: http://www.jeffersonflyin.com/

The vintage rally is the annual North Texas Norton Owners Association Rallye at the Big Cypress Marina on the Northeast end of Lake o' Pines in the genera ara of the dam: http://ntnoa.org/12loprallye.htm Bike Show is Saturday 11am-4pm and Rolling Concourse is Sunday at 9am.

Pic from last year's bike show:

**47wing** · 10-02-2012, 08:16 PM

I need an RV spot. Who do I call for a reservation?

**SwampFox** · 10-02-2012, 08:53 PM

47wing, for RV sites at the American Legion Post in Lindale, contact MGNOC Rep Georganne at 903-316-7720 or georganne@suddenlink.net

The Norton rallye is at the Big Cypress Marina/campground at 1500 Big Cypress Marina Rd, Jefferson, TX 75657 -- Phone: (903) 665-8582.

09-26-2012, 08:52 AM	#1
Mad Mac Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Grapeland Posts: 331	Guzzi Rally Lindale Texas October 7 In case you missed it, Guzzi Riders in Texas (GRIT) is having a rally in Lindale, near Tyler, the weekend of October 7. An active thread about the rally with details, maps, pictures and participants is on Wild Guzzi. No membership in the Guzzi Owners Association (MGNOC), GRIT or Wild Guzzi is required. __________________ 2001 Moto Guzzi California EV purchased June 2012, 2001 Yamaha TW200 purchased January 2012. Ex-rides: 2002 BMW F 650 GS, 1998 Yamaha V-Max that I rode 67,000 miles in six years and had many adventures, 1979 Yamaha RD400F Daytona Special, Yamaha XT 500, 1969 Yamaha DT 175 Enduro that started it all and a Honda 90 and 110 ATV, an Indian Mini Buffalo (a 50cc Italjet) and a couple of other dirt bikes.

09-26-2012, 07:08 PM	#2
Phaedrus III Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Palestine TX Posts: 19	Re: Guzzi Rally Lindale Texas October 7 Thanks for posting, Mac. If the Wild Guzzi link does not work, this one from the Guzzi Owner's should. Just scroll down to October 7 for complete details. http://www.mgnoc.com/rally_calendar.html __________________ Moto Guzzi V50-II (1981) RIP, hit by a drunk, neither of us the same afterward A few other Guzzis & BMWs Moto Guzzi Breva 750 Moto Guzzi Breva 1100

09-26-2012, 07:31 PM	#3
Mad Mac Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Grapeland Posts: 331	Re: Guzzi Rally Lindale Texas October 7 Aargh! Wild Guzzi went down today to change hosts and may be down until 9/28. Here is some more information: From: Georgi <georganne@suddenlink.net> To: georganne@suddenlink.net Subject: Texas Moto Guzzi Rally Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2012 21:50:01 -0500 Guess what time it is? That’s right, it’s time to start packin’ & come on down or up or over for the Texas Moto Guzzi Rally! This year, I have changed things up a bit. The rally will now be held at the American Legion just east of Lindale and there will be onsite camping. I have the grounds reserved for the whole weekend, so you can come and camp on Friday and Saturday nights. Camping is FREE unless you need water & electric hookups & then it is $14/night. It's only a few miles east of town and just north of I-20, so there are plenty of motels close by if you don’t want to camp. We’ll have some kind of supper Friday & Saturday evenings at the campground & also Saturday morning breakfast. Water, tea, coffee, & soft drinks will be available all weekend. If you want beer, you must bring your own – in cans only, no glass bottles are allowed. Also, the Legion prefers that you keep your beer in a koozie, so if you’ve got some koozies, bring ‘em with ya! It’s OK if you can’t make it on Friday or Saturday because the main part of the rally will still be on Sunday. Sunday morning breakfast will include homemade dessert breads baked by Ken Hand. Lunch of course will be spaghetti. Awards, door prizes, & 50/50 drawing will be right after lunch. Some nice door prizes have been donated by individuals and businesses. There is no planned activity for Saturday, but I will have several ride routes mapped out for you to explore the area. If you like to shop, there are unique shops in Lindale and Mineola. Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge and East Texas Gator Park are both nearby. The American Legion lake is stocked with fish, so bring your fishing pole if you want! There are a couple of fire rings and plenty of firewood, so if there is no burn ban, then we can enjoy telling lies around the campfire! Bring your camp chair! I have attached a map, the Rally flyer, & some pictures of the American Legion grounds. (Attachments to follow.) Here’s a list of the motels. They are all located at I-20 & US Hwy 69 in Lindale. America's Best Value Inn 903-882-6145 Best Western Inn 903-882-8884 Comfort Suites 903-882-8613 Days Inn Motel 903-882-7800 Hampton Inn 903-882-1002 Laquinta Inn & Suites 903-882-1600 Hope to see you there! Georganne Foster MGNOC TX Rep 903-316-7720 __________________ 2001 Moto Guzzi California EV purchased June 2012, 2001 Yamaha TW200 purchased January 2012. Ex-rides: 2002 BMW F 650 GS, 1998 Yamaha V-Max that I rode 67,000 miles in six years and had many adventures, 1979 Yamaha RD400F Daytona Special, Yamaha XT 500, 1969 Yamaha DT 175 Enduro that started it all and a Honda 90 and 110 ATV, an Indian Mini Buffalo (a 50cc Italjet) and a couple of other dirt bikes.

09-26-2012, 07:45 PM	#4
Gravel Guy Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: T'orndale! Posts: 5,115	Re: Guzzi Rally Lindale Texas October 7 Thanks Mac! edit-I'll be there mid-Saturday in the Volvo with two boys, Lord willing.... __________________ "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian!" ~ Henry Ford ~ ----------------------------------------------- Mark East of Wierd, Texas Last edited by Gravel Guy; 10-02-2012 at 05:45 AM.

09-26-2012, 07:58 PM	#5
Mad Mac Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Grapeland Posts: 331	Re: Guzzi Rally Lindale Texas October 7 The attachments are in my Picasa Album here. Here is a link to a map I made on Google maps that marks the turn off into the campground. Guzzi Rally Lindale GPS lat and longs: 32.533212, -95.369246 __________________ 2001 Moto Guzzi California EV purchased June 2012, 2001 Yamaha TW200 purchased January 2012. Ex-rides: 2002 BMW F 650 GS, 1998 Yamaha V-Max that I rode 67,000 miles in six years and had many adventures, 1979 Yamaha RD400F Daytona Special, Yamaha XT 500, 1969 Yamaha DT 175 Enduro that started it all and a Honda 90 and 110 ATV, an Indian Mini Buffalo (a 50cc Italjet) and a couple of other dirt bikes.

09-26-2012, 09:02 PM	#6
MCRyder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lindale, TX Posts: 1,562	Re: Guzzi Rally Lindale Texas October 7 I really enjoy having this rally in my backyard. I've been to the last two, looking forward to this year's event. __________________ Mark 2012 Aprilia Shiver 750 2008 Suzuki Bandit 1250SA http://community.webshots.com/user/zgryder

09-26-2012, 09:05 PM	#7
Simmons1 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Out Riding Posts: 3,217	Re: Guzzi Rally Lindale Texas October 7 Thanks for the schedule. __________________ Rich Some people buy motorcycles for road trips while others buy them for ego trips. Where's Rich been lately? Goldwing / Super Tenere / WR250R / ST1300 / KLR650 / GS1000S / H2 750

09-27-2012, 05:46 AM	#8
CleatusJ Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: granbury,tx Posts: 228	Re: Guzzi Rally Lindale Texas October 7 If nothing goes wrong I'll be there.

09-28-2012, 09:57 AM	#9
Mad Mac Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Grapeland Posts: 331	Re: Guzzi Rally Lindale Texas October 7 Wild Guzzi seems to be back in business. More info about the rally here. __________________ 2001 Moto Guzzi California EV purchased June 2012, 2001 Yamaha TW200 purchased January 2012. Ex-rides: 2002 BMW F 650 GS, 1998 Yamaha V-Max that I rode 67,000 miles in six years and had many adventures, 1979 Yamaha RD400F Daytona Special, Yamaha XT 500, 1969 Yamaha DT 175 Enduro that started it all and a Honda 90 and 110 ATV, an Indian Mini Buffalo (a 50cc Italjet) and a couple of other dirt bikes.

09-30-2012, 12:07 AM	#10
EdSidders Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lake-O-The-Pines(Ore City) Posts: 842	Re: Guzzi Rally Lindale Texas October 7 We are planning to be there , may be on the FJR Guzzi __________________ A Wild and Crazy teenager stuck in a Broken Down Old Fart's Body..... It's Never Too Late To Have A HAPPY CHILDHOOD 60+ Years on 2 wheels 79 Triumph 750 Bonneville survivor 4K Miles 74 Moto Guzzi Eldorado California/Ural Sidecar project 08 Honda Rebel - Gas sipper 07 Yamaha FJR 79 Kaw KZ1000ST Vetter/Kaw factory option Dressed (Gone to motorcycle Purgatory , Good UJM but never had a Soul)

09-30-2012, 09:17 AM	#11
Moose Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South of Houston Posts: 1,264	Re: Guzzi Rally Lindale Texas October 7 I'm planning to ride up Sunday, early, from Houston I've got the pipe...just searching for red suspenders

09-30-2012, 02:24 PM	#12
hardybaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Marquez, Tx. Posts: 1,083	Re: Guzzi Rally Lindale Texas October 7 The last couple of years, I camped at the Lake of the pines rally near Jefferson.(vintage bike rally). When I headed home on Sunday morning I would stop by the Guzzi rally. Anybody going to the vintage rally too?

10-02-2012, 02:56 AM	#16
SwampFox Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Summer Grove, LA Posts: 760	Re: Guzzi Rally Lindale Texas October 7 Ed, just let me know if/when y'all might want to meet up. I'm thinking a good time to stop by the Fly-In is 9-10am+/- when a good bit of the planes should arrive. __________________ Lee R850R KLX250S XL883R w/Texas Ranger Sidecar

10-02-2012, 05:40 AM	#17
tango Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Celina Posts: 241	How about more info on the vintage rally and the flyin. It all sounds interesting. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk when i should have been doing something useful __________________ A truly skilled rider will avoid placing himself in situations wherein he has to prove how great his skills really are.

10-02-2012, 08:16 PM	#19
47wing Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 168	Re: Guzzi Rally Lindale Texas October 7 I need an RV spot. Who do I call for a reservation?

10-02-2012, 08:53 PM	#20
SwampFox Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Summer Grove, LA Posts: 760	Re: Guzzi Rally Lindale Texas October 7 47wing, for RV sites at the American Legion Post in Lindale, contact MGNOC Rep Georganne at 903-316-7720 or georganne@suddenlink.net The Norton rallye is at the Big Cypress Marina/campground at 1500 Big Cypress Marina Rd, Jefferson, TX 75657 -- Phone: (903) 665-8582. __________________ Lee R850R KLX250S XL883R w/Texas Ranger Sidecar Last edited by SwampFox; 10-02-2012 at 09:27 PM.

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