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Here is the info directly from the TRAP pack leader: Quote:
We are at the Best Western Inn in Baker City on Sept 4,5,6, and 7. Phone is 541-523-6444, just tell them you are with the "TRAP Club" when making your reservations. Dinner this year will be at the Geiser Grand hotel in downtown Baker City, easy staggering distance from our motel. Well, OK, it's about 10-12 blocks, but still that's better than the 10 miles to Haines! Meet and greet on Thursday night with food in the motel, Rally t-shirt, maps of the area, and more twisties than you could get on "the Dragon" in a whole day of riding. The motel has a full service restuarant and bar, plus a pool and hot tub. All this for only $55 per person, so WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR!! Go (or call) to Cascade Moto Classics and pay your $55 (still cheap!) and Janice will put you on the list. Remember to give her your t-shirt size.
Check our club website in the next day or two for more information, or just read the next "RAT Tales" when it comes out. You can also get more information at www.bestwestern.com and www.Geisergrand.com Hey, you might even win a door prize or two. Oh, and if you are REALLY nice, Jay might even share some of his world famous margaritas by the gallon!! Woo-Hoo!!
SEE YOU IN BAKER!
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thanks for the info.I called Best Western..We are under the "Triumph TRAP Club" rate...64.00 for a single..74.00 for a double queen bed..specify up or down for floor placement.Anna has a block of rooms set for the club.Will decide thursday if we seattleites(the traveling wet rats!)are going to crash the party!!! 
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Sorry, it's too late too be a party crasher, Lee already invited you guys  Soren
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How many from the Idaho area attend this? I'm thinking about going. Would like to make a weekend of it, but, already had weekend plans for the BSU/U of O game in sept. Probably will make a saturday ride to it. What kind of events go on at this?
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If I were you, I would plan on the ride to Baker City. You know the Ducks will stomp them Broncos.
There is a Meet and greet on Thursday night, lots of riding on Friday and Saturday with a banquet on Saturday night.
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I am suppose to have my son that weekend. IF I can swap weekends with his mom, I will be going.
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Bob...Karen and I are in. We need to figure out routes, and travel times ASAP so Karen can get the days off.
Any thoughts?
In my mind now is getting to Portland on Wed, slab if needed.
Thurs morning depart Portland via 26E to Madras, 97S to Redmond, 26E to 7E into Baker City.
Thats roughly 343 miles Portladn to Baker City.
Maybe we can ride with the TRAPs too.
Soren...any info on departure day, time location?
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I would prefer to leave thurs am,meet at North Bend,travel I-90 to 82,head south to Pendleton,up over Cabbage Pass thru LaGrande to Baker City...about 350+miles total trip..10 easy hours with stops(Kennewick stop at Triumph dealer for look over?)Good 2 lane hwy from 82 all the way to BakerCity.Jhaggard not likely to committ...work schedule uncertain andbike going to shop..starter problems with new battery.How about anyone else...The three of us ride well together and we can make room for more.Andy?Kirk?Dustin(is honeymoon over???)
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Karen is also favoring the Thur departure so Thur departure it is.
North Bend is hte place, Baker City is the destination.
...what time do you think we should be departing North Bend?
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The meet and Greet thursday evening is at 6pm at the Best Western in Baker City..It is 350 miles from North Bend and we average 40+ miles per hour which includes stop for fuel and refreshments..so 9 hours is plenty of time ..leave North Bend at 800 am and "Balls to the Wall"will be there at 200pm and leisurely at 500pm(our pace!)..So lets plan launch at 800 am at McDonalds in North Bend..fuel right there at Chevron so we are on the same page..lots of nice scenery to take in and we dont want to miss it!!So there you are you traveling rats!Are you in??Bob,"Z" and Karen is a threesome..room for more!!
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Soren...any info on departure day, time location?
There is no official ride out to Baker City planned. Since everything is happening out there, it's pretty much get out there at your leisure. I think for most people they are taking a "Just Get There" attitude. You guys could just cut across Washington diagnally to get there.
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Those of you that are planning on going to Baker City, please make sure you call Cascade Moto Classics (1-877-574-3353) and let them know so they can get you on the list so they can get you a t-shirt and so they can keep count on dinner reservations.
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Reservations are made in Baker City,Got confirmation from Liz at Cascade Moto...I am ready..is it Thursday yet!!!  We are meeting at North Bend MacDonalds to start road trip at 800 am on thursday the 4th...ETA 500 pm Baker City  PS>BESIDE DINNER RESERVATIONS THEY WILL NEED TO KNOW YOUR FINGER SIZE FOR THURSDAYS WELCOME BUFFET!!! 
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Ill have to call on Tuesday and get this sorted out. Karen has been busy so its not done yet.
McDs it is bob! See you there!
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FINALLY DONE! Cascade moto got things handled quickly on Tues...the Hotel disconnectd me then when I called back took my # to call me and never did. grrrr...teeniboppers at the front desk! I just got the reservation done so Karen and I are good to go!
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Grrrr... I'm not going to be able to make it. We have another guy in the office taking that Thursday and Friday off.
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sorry you wont make it Soren..I bought a new ride for the trip..an 08 rocket 3 touring..my america is on consignment at Triumph of Tacoma..so technically I am a 2 bike owner and still allowed on these pages!!See the rest of you Portland RATS on the 4th!!
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I bought a new ride for the trip..an 08 rocket 3 touring
we dont ride that fast Bob.... i cant wait to see the new wheels!
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Anyone from the Idaho crowd thinking of going? I can't make the whole event so my wife and I will go up Saturday morning. Probably will leave from the Flying J at the I-84 in Caldwell about 9 am.
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Well, the wife just canceled my ride to Baker City. Take lots of pics so I can see what I missed!
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Heres a link to my Baker City pics. Zs Baker City Pics Mostly Bob, Karen and I. Tonight is the dinner so maybe more pics to follow. We head home tomorrow morning. All I can say about this trip is WOW! The roads out here are freaking awesome! Weve stopped at many little towns where the population has doubles just by us riding in and weve done our fair share of debugging the local area of...well...bugs  People are real nice and the event reminds me of what Nelson was probably like the first couple years. This is certianly on the roster for next year and many years to come! If you put it off this year you should make it a point to go next year. 
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Great pics Z, thanks. I wish I could have made the ride with all of you. Bob's new ride looks great and I see he's a more aerodynamic without the beard.  I hope you all have a great, safe ride back to the Sound. Maybe I can go next year, since it does not involve riding on a "^&%$%!#* predator-like" island!!
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More pics added from the banquet.
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Whoa!!! Looking at some of those banquet pics, it looks like y'all have experienced some kind of serious allergic reaction to riding through them there bugs. You need to wear a full-face helmet and keep the visor DOWN!! I bet "Hot Lips" Bob would be a real popular "fellah" if he detoured back through San Fran! Have a safe ride back home . Weather is great here. I'm itching to get out and ride, still not ride ready.
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they asked if we wanted to wax our lips..not a real improvement..somehow I forgot to pack those lips home to match my Mick Jagger shirt!!Had a great and safe trip following Karen and "Z" home..1200 plus miles in 4 days..lots of Frappacinos and gatorade and water..I am ready to go again!!End of summer run coming up and oyster run..then solo runs???
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Here are the photo's I took. Brent's Slideshow I'll add more from Jeff and Phil when I get them. I hope you enjoy them. Baker City is a great place with some great rides. Those few days only give you a taste of what is out there. I can't wait until next year. 
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Thanks for sharing Brent! Great pictures! You should get a group together from Portland and come up for the Oyster Run - check out the tread...
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Thanks,
I think I am going to try and find some folks who might want to ride up early on Sunday Morning and head home late afternoon. If I decided to head up that way, I would be happy to exchange numbers to meet some folks.
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Here is a little better slide show of Baker City Rally. It doesn't crop all weird. http://www.flickr.com/photos/30921957@N06/sets/72157607544648208/~Brent
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