InZane XV... preliminary info

[f6gal]

   Spending your money where it does the most good is also meaningful.  We need folks to spend their money staying at Ground Zero each year as the hosting hotel takes part of that money to take care of services they provide...

I fully understand the importance of supporting the GZ location that supports us; however, Karen and I really enjoy our fifth wheel and using it on trips like this. Is there a GZ campground associated with Inzane this year?

Of course, staying at GZ location offers the best InZane experience for attendees, so we don't typically have an official campground.  That said, it appears that Chris' Campground would be ideal for those so inclined.  We don't have space blocked, so early reservations might be a good idea.
http://www.chriscampground.com/

[BobB]

Some of us really enjoy the camping experience and there are more campgrounds in the Black Hills then any where else I know of.  The VRCC Inzane committee has never endorsed a particular campground for the rally.  I was out there last week, camped South of Deadwood, and asked about campgrounds around Spearfish.  These two were recommended and they come up near the top when going a Google search.  They both have good reviews.

City of Spearfish, SD Parks & Recreation - Campground; www.spearfishparksandrec.com/campground/

Elkhorn Ridge RV Resort; www.elkhornridgervresort.com/

I'm a minimumlist type of camper, tenting it and carrying everything on the bike. 

[BobB]

Well Connie got a reply in before I did.  Connie, are you saying that the Chris Campground is near GZ?

[f6gal]

Well Connie got a reply in before I did.  Connie, are you saying that the Chris Campground is near GZ?

 

[f6gal]

Some of us really enjoy the camping experience and there are more campgrounds in the Black Hills then any where else I know of.  The VRCC Inzane committee has never endorsed a particular campground for the rally.  I was out there last week, camped South of Deadwood, and asked about campgrounds around Spearfish.  These two were recommended and they come up near the top when going a Google search.  They both have good reviews.

City of Spearfish, SD Parks & Recreation - Campground; www.spearfishparksandrec.com/campground/

Elkhorn Ridge RV Resort; www.elkhornridgervresort.com/

I'm a minimumlist type of camper, tenting it and carrying everything on the bike. 

Of these two, City of Spearfish CG is slightly closer than Elkhorn.

[BudMan]

Comparing those campgrounds it's not much of a decision. Spearfish campground is heavily "forested" and Elkhorn ridge appears to be devoid of trees! (Being transplanted from Tennessee to Oklahoma, I need my tree fix from time to time!)
I'm going to call right now and make reservations for one of their premium sites (if they'll take them this far in advance).
I'll post back in a new InZane Camping thread about the reservation process and experience.
This is going to be great!

[MP]

The route you have from Spearfish to Denver.

That is one SLOW route.    Last time I was on it, it was narrow in places, LOTS of fun curves however.   

Ya just don't wantto be in a hurry taking it.    It is also in what I consider a descolate (sp) area.

Don't remember too many gas stations and etc on it.

Maybe some one from the area will pipe up and give ya a more up to date information.      It was several years ago that i took that road.

That route will be fine.  My brother lives in Denver, and that is one of the ways I go to see him and his family.  There are stretches without gas stations, like in ALL of the West!  Watch the map, and fill up before hitting the long stretches.  There is NO stretch that you cannot make easily, as long as you fill before starting it.

You will be traveling speed limit the whole way. It is as quick as any other.  You can go farther west, and pickup more interstate, and go faster legally.  But, that is farther, so total time is about the same.  And, who wants to go interstate anyway?

MP

[BobB]

Well Connie got a reply in before I did.  Connie, are you saying that the Chris Campground is near GZ?

 

Connie, please don't blame me for trying to wiggle some information out of you.

[MP]

My guess, and guess only.

Holiday Inn, east side of Spearfish.  Just off Interstate, near Chris's Campground.   https://www.google.com/maps/place/Holiday+Inn+Spearfish-Convention+Center/@44.481243,-103.814826,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x467b061d2f9c8b45

If I was camping there, I would camp at the City Campground.  VERY nice place.  Grass, lots of trees, little stream running thru.  It is BEAUTIFUL. I have camped there several times over the years, and it is one of my favorites anywhere.

Link for reservations:  http://www.spearfishparksandrec.com/campground/reservations.html

MP

[fudgie]

Fudgie

No worries...........

There are bars open in June in Sturgis

You recognize this gal and the bar?



But just in case, ask now while you are there

I dont think this group is big on body shots but you never know what will
happen at an Inzane

is that the knuckle? I nvr been in there if it is. We did stop in one night around midnight. No action   so we left lol My sd fried last week so i lost all my one eyed jacks pix.

[Andy #7759]

The route you have from Spearfish to Denver.

That is one SLOW route.    Last time I was on it, it was narrow in places, LOTS of fun curves however.   

Ya just don't wantto be in a hurry taking it.    It is also in what I consider a descolate (sp) area.

Don't remember too many gas stations and etc on it.

Maybe some one from the area will pipe up and give ya a more up to date information.      It was several years ago that i took that road.

That route will be fine.  My brother lives in Denver, and that is one of the ways I go to see him and his family.  There are stretches without gas stations, like in ALL of the West!  Watch the map, and fill up before hitting the long stretches.  There is NO stretch that you cannot make easily, as long as you fill before starting it.

You will be traveling speed limit the whole way. It is as quick as any other.  You can go farther west, and pickup more interstate, and go faster legally.  But, that is farther, so total time is about the same.  And, who wants to go interstate anyway?

MP

thanks for the Info MP

[f6gal]

Comparing those campgrounds it's not much of a decision. Spearfish campground is heavily "forested" and Elkhorn ridge appears to be devoid of trees! (Being transplanted from Tennessee to Oklahoma, I need my tree fix from time to time!)
I'm going to call right now and make reservations for one of their premium sites (if they'll take them this far in advance).
I'll post back in a new InZane Camping thread about the reservation process and experience.
This is going to be great!

Chris' is a little closer to GZ... I don't know anything about any of them. 
I think the Spearfish City one is adjacent to the park we will be using for the early bird get-together.

[santa]

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[ChromeDome]

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[MP]

Comparing those campgrounds it's not much of a decision. Spearfish campground is heavily "forested" and Elkhorn ridge appears to be devoid of trees! (Being transplanted from Tennessee to Oklahoma, I need my tree fix from time to time!)
I'm going to call right now and make reservations for one of their premium sites (if they'll take them this far in advance).
I'll post back in a new InZane Camping thread about the reservation process and experience.
This is going to be great!

Chris' is a little closer to GZ... I don't know anything about any of them. 
I think the Spearfish City one is adjacent to the park we will be using for the early bird get-together.

Yes, it right down the same road, as you leave the park going south, you go into the campground.  Both are beautiful places.  I have used both before, and hope to go back.

MP

[f6gal]

The original post contains an update with current info.

[Willow]

The original post contains an update with current info.

Here's Connie's update just so those of us who are lazy or poorly directional don't have to go back six pages.   

UPDATE!!
The dates and location are secured:
June 8-12. 2015... Early Bird Festivities, Sunday June 7
Spearfish, SD

For tax reasons, registration will not be open until the first of the year.  If we can find a way around the tax issue, we will open sooner.  [/size]

[f6gal]

The original post contains an update with current info.

Here's Connie's update just so those of us who are lazy or poorly directional don't have to go back six pages.   

UPDATE!!
The dates and location are secured:
June 8-12. 2015... Early Bird Festivities, Sunday June 7
Spearfish, SD

For tax reasons, registration will not be open until the first of the year.  If we can find a way around the tax issue, we will open sooner.  [/size]

Hahaha!  Actually, the update was more for people that may be opening the thread for the first time or that haven't followed it closely.  All of the info in the update has been mentioned throughout the thread.

[f6gal]

[f6gal]

[The emperor has no clothes]

Does registration come with a guarantee of beautiful shots like these ?

[MP]

I guarantee that you WILL get great shots while in the Black Hills! 

MP

[R J]

Only requirement to see that shot is your timing.

It is at sunset, so I'll let you figure out the time to be there.   

[fudgie]

Only requirement to see that shot is your timing.

It is at sunset, so I'll let you figure out the time to be there.   

And hope you dont hit wildlife on the 75 mile ride back to GZ. 

[R J]

Only requirement to see that shot is your timing.

It is at sunset, so I'll let you figure out the time to be there.   

And hope you dont hit wildlife on the 75 mile ride back to GZ. 

Very true Brian.  I done did fur getted about that.

[f6gal]

Does registration come with a guarantee of beautiful shots like these ?

It comes with a guarantee of the spectacular sights; however, we cannot guarantee the skills of the photographer. 

[Hoser]

That there looks like the tunnel coming into Keystone, which is the town right below the four dead president's monument.  They are lit up at night and quite the sight to see.  Hoser

[xman]

One of the many must see things in the black hills is Crazy Horse. Besides the tour, there is a unbelievable night time lazar show projected on the mountain. Once a year they open the construction roads to the public for a hiking to the top of the mountain. It's on my bucket list, but what's the chance I would be there that day. I googled it, looks like it's the first weekend in June. Check it out!!!!   

http://crazyhorsememorial.org/special-events/crazy-horse-volksmarch/

Tom

[f6gal]

One of the many must see things in the black hills is Crazy Horse. Besides the tour, there is a unbelievable night time lazar show projected on the mountain. Once a year they open the construction roads to the public for a hiking to the top of the mountain. It's on my bucket list, but what's the chance I would be there that day. I googled it, looks like it's the first weekend in June. Check it out!!!!  

http://crazyhorsememorial.org/special-events/crazy-horse-volksmarch/

Tom

Our early bird night is the 7th, you could easily extend your stay to include Saturday, as well.  The hotel will honor our rates two days before and two days after our dates (June 7-12).  Most of the VRCC staff will be arriving on Friday, the 5th.

[f6gal]

Can't wait to do this one... it's like a roller coaster for motorcycles!!

[fudgie]

Can't wait to do this one... it's like a roller coaster for motorcycles!!

Awesome ride. Iron Mntn Rd. It has more curves in less miles then Deals Gap.

Maybe someone can find my fake velocity stack filter I lost in the turn. 

[BobB]

The back of my tee shirt from Iron Mountain Road, US-16A, says it all:

17 miles
314 curves
14 switchbacks
3 pigtails
3 tunnels
4 presidents
2 splits

www.ironmountainroad.com

[fudgie]

The back of my tee shirt from Iron Mountain Road, US-16A, says it all:

17 miles
314 curves
14 switchbacks
3 pigtails
3 tunnels
4 presidents
2 splits

www.ironmountainroad.com

Saw them shirts in Keystone. Pretty cool. 

[Kunkies]

I'm in if it is Asheville

[The emperor has no clothes]

I'm in if it is Asheville

?

[R J]

I'm in if it is Asheville

Kunkies, I think you stopped reading the posts tooooo early.

It is definetly in South Dakota.

Super staff were very good at arm twisting and got SD nailed down.

Sorry Bro..........   Maybe next time.

[f6gal]

I'm in if it is Asheville

Sorry Kunkies, as RJ stated the location has been set in SD.  There is an update in the original post stating the location and dates.

[gordonv]

The back of my tee shirt from Iron Mountain Road, US-16A, says it all:

17 miles
314 curves
14 switchbacks
3 pigtails
3 tunnels
4 presidents
2 splits

www.ironmountainroad.com

I really hope to make it, since this maybe the closest it comes to me. I've not followed the InZane posts, since I had no chance to make one.

I also hope there will be some posts about rides to make like the above. Like a google map route so others have an idea of what to do and where to ride, since I'm unfamiliar with the area.

I was going to try to go to Stugis next year to meet up with Ultimate Seat, and buy a seat for my GW. But with InZane coming to almost the same place, I would rather check out the Valkyries than all the Harleys.

Was going to ride onto Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and back home through Yellow Stone. Other thoughts where Custer's and Deadwood.

Already getting grief from my wife about taking a week trip without her. Told her to come along. Then the next weekend is the annual VRCC-BC and PNW Valhalla rally at Soap Lake WA, which I usually try to take 5 days to do.

[Rams]

Already getting grief from my wife about taking a week trip without her. Told her to come along. Then the next weekend is the annual VRCC-BC and PNW Valhalla rally at Soap Lake WA, which I usually try to take 5 days to do.

My assumption is, she took you for better or worse.    She needs to come along to see you at your best and worst.      

I really do hope to meet you there.    I've also got some challenges to getting there but, they aren't based on the spouse, more on finances and time but, I'm working on it.

[fudgie]

I also hope there will be some posts about rides to make like the above. Like a google map route so others have an idea of what to do and where to ride, since I'm unfamiliar with the area.

I was going to try to go to Stugis next year to meet up with Ultimate Seat, and buy a seat for my GW. But with InZane coming to almost the same place, I would rather check out the Valkyries than all the Harleys.

Was going to ride onto Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and back home through Yellow Stone. Other thoughts where Custer's and Deadwood.

the welcome centers and most gas stations have maps of the hills for free. All the routes are on there. Most of the stuff/rides in the hills can be seen in a very long day.