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A little birdie told me that our intrepid travelers Motomama and F6Gal are currently on site for a potential 2026 Inzane location. Will update here when/if anything better than "West of the Mississippi, probably" (And obviously if any of our field workers hear anything, please drop it here too!)  No weasel methods this year, I promise!   |
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« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2025, 07:33:00 AM » |
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It’s amazing how fast 2026 is approaching. My roll of tp is certainly getting smaller and smaller |
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« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2025, 08:26:32 AM » |
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It’s amazing how fast 2026 is approaching. My roll of tp is certainly getting smaller and smaller Yes John, that reminds me of that old phrase that life is like a roll of TP. The closer you get to the end the faster it seems to unroll. I'm hoping my "roll" of TP has more than a few layers left. So far I've outlived all the members of my biological family by quite a few years, and all but my dad of my adoptive family. He passed at 93 so have to go another six years this December. I'd love to make it that far...and beyond if health is good. I'm good to go, have been for years, just prefer not to yet. |
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« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2025, 05:21:17 AM » |
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Hope it is not the same week as Americade this time. Seems I always have to choose one or the other
and I really am going to be test riding the 1100 and the new goldwing up there
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« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2025, 07:08:29 AM » |
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I cant wait! Waiting to hear this before I plan my summer trip with the gf.
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« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2025, 07:33:41 AM » |
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Was thinking the other day about where it might be. Knew it'd be west of the Mississippi. I'd like to see an AR InZane! 
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« Reply #6 on: October 29, 2025, 09:59:06 AM » |
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I cant wait! Waiting to hear this before I plan my summer trip with the gf.
The same as I (although no GF involved). Hoping to make this an extended trip either prior to Inzane, after or maybe both. It all depends on the location chosen. Personally, I'd like to see this one held near Grand Lake, OK. But that's just me. Have Valkyrie will travel. Rams |
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« Reply #7 on: October 29, 2025, 07:45:06 PM » |
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My guess is in Black Hills of South Dakota.
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« Reply #8 on: October 30, 2025, 05:32:42 PM » |
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First, the dates will be June 1-5, with Early Bird cook-out on May 31.
As far as hints go...
West of the Big Muddy.
From my home, I will travel less than 1400 miles (fastest route, road miles, not as the crow flies).
Oh yeah, and... USA!!
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« Reply #9 on: October 30, 2025, 06:02:49 PM » |
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Still can't find a tool that will draw a radius from a point using driven miles, not as the crow flies. Almost talked Grok into doing it but it couldn't get the graphics right, but did give some textual info: 1400 miles driven radius from Surprise Arizona, list of prominent cities: Los Angeles, CA Las Vegas, NV San Diego, CA Phoenix, AZ El Paso, TX Albuquerque, NM Denver, CO Salt Lake City, UT Dallas, TX Oklahoma City, OK Kansas City, MO Portland, OR Edit to add - BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!! AI isn't taking over the world QUITE yet... I finally got it to make this image, while I THINK the 1400 miles driven radius circle from Surprise Arizona is accuratish, the labels are.... er.... off a bit...  |
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« Reply #10 on: October 30, 2025, 07:19:25 PM » |
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LOL! Surprise, Arizona. I can rule out KC, MO and Oklahoma City, OK for you.  Apparently the operative term in AI is still artificial.  |
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« Reply #11 on: October 31, 2025, 06:41:25 AM » |
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Hope it is not the same week as Americade this time. Seems I always have to choose one or the other
and I really am going to be test riding the 1100 and the new goldwing up there
Well, you can ride straight from Americade to Inzane. |
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« Reply #12 on: October 31, 2025, 08:24:11 AM » |
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I wasn't happy with the AI generated.... whatever that thing was so played around. Found a site that generates Isodistance maps, but maxes out at 900 miles distance unless you pay $99 a month. So did some spitballing, did a 1200 mile radius as the crow flies from Surprise Arizona, and putting this up as a maybe guesstimate Serkle 1.0:  |
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« Reply #13 on: October 31, 2025, 10:03:52 AM » |
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I wasn't happy with the AI generated.... whatever that thing was so played around. Found a site that generates Isodistance maps, but maxes out at 900 miles distance unless you pay $99 a month. So did some spitballing, did a 1200 mile radius as the crow flies from Surprise Arizona, and putting this up as a maybe guesstimate Serkle 1.0: I'm going to go with the bolded print (name) on that map. Surely I can't be wrong. Rams |
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« Reply #15 on: October 31, 2025, 12:50:46 PM » |
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I guess Hawaii isn’t in the circle!
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« Reply #16 on: October 31, 2025, 02:20:46 PM » |
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Hitting both Inzane and Americade would be wonderful
It takes me 3 days to get to Colorado or Pampa Tx. 4 to New Mexico
2 horrible days to Eureka Springs (crossing St Louis ick)
same for Lacrosse WI (Chicago traffic blows unless Sunday dawn)
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« Reply #17 on: October 31, 2025, 05:56:39 PM » |
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If you carve away Canada, Mexico and the ocean you may be close but maybe not.
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« Reply #18 on: October 31, 2025, 06:21:02 PM » |
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Ok... eliminate everything outside of the U.S. and all states that border the Pacific Ocean.
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« Reply #19 on: October 31, 2025, 08:38:09 PM » |
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Ok... eliminate everything outside of the U.S. and all states that border the Pacific Ocean.
That's a relief, I have no interest in going anywhere near the west coast. I know Chicago was mentioned but it's not west of the Big Muddy so that's ruled out. Neither is LaCrosse, WI which is actually on the banks of the BM...east side. Colorado was nice and would be a good spot again as long as it's not one of the BIG cities like Denver. The proposed dates seem early enough so as to not be extremely hot yet in most areas, although Texas and New Mexico could be. I figure Arizona is out...to close to home for the locals. Gonna be interesting for sure. I have a feeling it's going to be in a location we've never used before. |
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« Reply #20 on: November 01, 2025, 09:04:15 PM » |
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I wasn't happy with the AI generated.... whatever that thing was so played around. Found a site that generates Isodistance maps, but maxes out at 900 miles distance unless you pay $99 a month. So did some spitballing, did a 1200 mile radius as the crow flies from Surprise Arizona, and putting this up as a maybe guesstimate Serkle 1.0: From her home she will travel less then 1400 miles. Soooo does that mean 700 miles 1 way?  Might need to redraw the map. |
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« Reply #21 on: November 01, 2025, 09:16:38 PM » |
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From her home she will travel less the 1400 miles. Soooo does that mean 700 miles 1 way? Might need to redraw the map. Traditionally, the listed mileage is each way... ...but word play and verbiage sleight of hand have also been traditional, so who knows... |
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Ok... eliminate everything outside of the U.S. and all states that border the Pacific Ocean.
Excellent! There are places I have no intention of ever spending any time or money in. I suspect somewhere that won't be extremely hot and moderate humidity. The elevation of the selected area could make a significant difference in both of those. Twisty and curvy roads to ride are also a consideration. While I do intend on attending, I do hope it's not west of the Continental Divide but even if it is, I'll still try. I have my own suspicions but the clues aren't specific enough. I'll wait on the smart kids to work on this. I'm seriously looking forward to this gathering of friends and family. Rams  |
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With the earlier dates, I should be able to attend this one. |
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Okay finally had a few minutes to tinker with an update Serkle map... I took some liberties, but I think they're safe ones. (Removed parts of western Nevada that would technically be in play, as well as southern Texas, New Mexico and Arizona) 1200 miles as the bird flies from Surprise, Arizona, eliminating states that touch the Pacific Ocean  |
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Okay finally had a few minutes to tinker with an update Serkle map... I took some liberties, but I think they're safe ones. (Removed parts of western Nevada that would technically be in play, as well as southern Texas, New Mexico and Arizona) 1200 miles as the bird flies from Surprise, Arizona, eliminating states that touch the Pacific Ocean , Im gonna have to disagree with the Serkle and go with "fudgies ring" of out 700 miles. Which puts Idaho, Colorado, New Mexico, and possibly even Nevada in the running. Another thing swaying my guess is the dates. Be iffy in the high mountains at that time. I'm going with New Mexico. |
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My guess is in Black Hills of South Dakota.
+1.....Rapid City area......nice riding .....Needles Highway, Custer State Park, Spearfish etc.....can't forget Wall Drugs  Just as a twisted thought........LESS THAN 1400 MILES from Surprise could also be Sedona, Prescott etc. as they are LESS THAN 1400 MILES   Now wouldn't that be a "Surprise!"  |
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Black Hills would certainly get my vote.
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From her home she will travel less then 1400 miles. Soooo does that mean 700 miles 1 way? Might need to redraw the map. The mileage is one way. |
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From her home she will travel less then 1400 miles. Soooo does that mean 700 miles 1 way? Might need to redraw the map. The mileage is one way. Ahh dang! |
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From her home she will travel less then 1400 miles. Soooo does that mean 700 miles 1 way? Might need to redraw the map. The mileage is one way. Ahh dang! However, anything less than 700 miles is also less than 1400 miles. j/s. |
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I will be traveling in a generally northeasterly direction.
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I will be traveling in a generally northeasterly direction.
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I will be traveling in a generally northeasterly direction.
Depending on one's interpretation of "generally northeasterly" somewhere inside the red 'L' then... Northeasterly basically meant anything north and east of Surprise. North of 33.6292° N and East of 112.3679° W. FYI... The intended location is within the Serkle's red lines. |
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Northeasterly basically meant anything north and east of Surprise.
North of 33.6292° N and East of 112.3679° W.
FYI... The intended location is within the Serkle's red lines.
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Wyoming or Colorado...Wyoming would be a new destination, don't think we've been there. Not real interested in SD(or ND).
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Springfield Missouri is the only place in the Serkle that I have been on a motorcycle. I have traveled from Oklahoma City to Kentucky when I bought my Corvette 15 years ago. I have traveled by car to Des Moines and back to Kentucky and that was over 20 years ago. The rest of the Serkle would be plowing new ground for me. If I were to travel that far in that direction I would like to spend some time coming and going to stop and smell the roses along the way and that entails a much more expanded budget! I’ll have to get the calculator out to see how many roses I can afford to smell!
Worst part for me is I would have to leave the wife at home as no way is she getting on a bike with me again.
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