Dear Friends. Here is your invitation to visit. Please let us know if you
intend to come as many items depend on the number of people who will be attending. Registration questions below. We would also appreciate it if you would forward this email to
your email list and any group to which you belong. Thanks.
2007 TyndaÕs Fifth International Rally AND local Classic Auto Show.
When: 22-24th of June 2007.
Why: To honor foreign moto travellers and show them that there is more to the USA than guns and roses. We will show them some of real America. Hear what these foreign travellers have learned about moto travel. This rally will be of special interest to those who intend to travel outside the borders of North America.
Where: 40 miles east of Eugene, Oregon, at the foothills of the Cascades, on the Middle Fork of the Willamette River. Located on 15 acres of a former plant nursery near the end of the famous motorcycle road, the Aufderheide. And at the start of the new Oakridge to Cottage Grove paved moto route. The rally property is being developed as an ecological preserve for wildlife and plants. If your spouse likes flowers and birds, this is the place, if not, come anyway.
Who: All moto riders are invited. Free but primitive camping. Toilet but no showers. Learn to survive on your own. There are motels and other facilities within 6 miles. Since the Classic Auto Show is being held in Oakridge at the same time one should book now.
Speakers will be local world travellers The main speaker will be Ramey ÒCoachÓ Stroud. And, Flavio Kenup, whose web site is www.aventuraemduasrodas.com.br., is now on the road heading to the rally and we hope makes it on time (last email on 25 May said entering Peru). We have had interest from riders in Egypt and Thailand if they can get a visa. Also Glenn ÒThe StrikingVikingÓ from California sent us an email saying he was attending again as he was buying a new BMW HP2 in Eugene.
Friday: Arrive when you want but on Friday we will have a potluck bonfire. We eat what you bring. BYOD.
Saturday: A side road trip to Eugene (40 miles) for Howling Coyote BBQ lunch (no host $7 to $15; reservations requested) and a visit to two semi-classic car museums. Along the tour visit 5 and 1/4 covered bridges. Then Oakridge to visit their third annual classic car show (100 plus autos). Later, in the afternoon we gather back at the rally for presentations by travellers. Wine and cheese by the River. Before the evening bonfire, we will cook the pizza or other food you bring in our new wood fired outdoors pizza oven. Or cook your own food at the Saturday bonfire, if a fire permit is granted.
Sunday: Leave or stay as you desire.
RSVP. Please e-mail us if you are interested. It would be appreciated if we had a rough count of those who intend to attend and we will place you on a special e-mail list for last minute updates. Tynda@aol.com. Web site: Users.rio.com/~tynda
Hosted by Gail and Eric Haws
THE 2006 RALLY BELOW:
RALLY 2006
TyndaÓs FREE annual rally will be held 21 to 23 July 2006. The purpose of
the rally is to introduce foreign motorcyclists to the American way of life,
inviting them to experience America they would never see when simply riding
through the USA using a map and GPS. And, an opportunity for those wishing
to travel overseas to find first hand information. No moto brand
restrictions.
Site: Located 40 miles east of Eugene, Oregon, on the west bank of the
North Fork of the Willamette River. A former plant nursery, the site is now
a 15 acre Nature Preserve for fish, birds, wildlife and mammals.
***Friday: Arrival, riding the famous Aufderheide Moto Ride, Dinner on
your own. However, Chef Abelardo from Nicaragua will prepare some national
dishes for a special Friday night dinner ($5.00 USD).
***Saturday: Presentations, lunch with a 8 foot fish.
Speakers: Wily from Belgium who rides his moto everyday as a safety
inspector. Pete FromBerkeley who recently completed a world tour. Steve
Moore of Doctors without Borders, who has completed some recent moto trips
in China and SE Asia. Lima from Brazil who has traveled by moto on both
continents and written a book on his travels. Others to be verified later.
Wine and Cheese by the river. Sat. night bonfire. ***Sunday: leaving or
staying as you wish.
Free camping. Motels available within 4 miles. Those who spun both can
choose to stay across the street at the Tired Dog Retreat. See their web
site for both their facilities and a description of the local mountain area:
www.gracieland.org/TDR. You can also visit TyndaÕs web site at
users.rio.com/~tynda for International Motorcycle Adventurers.
PLEASE SEND US AN EMAIL IF YOU THINK YOU MIGHT BE HERE. WE WILL PUT YOU ON
OUR SPECIAL EMAIL LIST. THANKS
Eric and Gail Haws (tynda@aol.com)
2005 RALLY
Tynda's third annual rally for Foreign Travallers will be 6-8th of May in
Oregon.
This rally is to honor foreign moto travellers and to let them know
that the USA is more than guns and roses, there are also motos. All
motorcyclists invited.
WHAT: Free, but primitive, camping near the end of the famous motorcycle
Aufderheide Forest Road. No facilities on site
other than primitive camping but there are motels, restaurants and National
Forest Campgrounds within 6 miles. Although this event is free it would
be appreciated if you plan to attend that you register in advance by
e-mailing tynda@aol.com saying how many are in your party, if you plan on
attending the Friday night potluck and the optional BBQ (not free) on
Saturday.
WHERE:
47008 La Duke, Westfir Oregon, 40 miles east
of Eugene Oregon two miles off HY 58, east. At the foot hills of the
Cascades on the Middle Folk of the Willamette River.
Located on 15 acres at a former plant nursery on the Middle Fork of
the Willamette River and Grey Creek and now developed as an ecological
preserve for birds, animals, and fish. The flowering trees and shrubs,
birds and mammals on this site will be of special interest.
PRESENTERS: MAARTEN MUNNIK from Holland (travelling around the world) TOM
HUNTER (just back from South America)
PETER GERRITS (Holland to New Zealand)
CHARLES MOURER (Back from South Africa)
DAVE BONTRAGER (world famous biologist)
Other world travelers will also be on site. Q and A sessions to help
you prepare for your journey.
SCHEDULE:
Friday night: A Hot-dog BBQ will be provided with your potluck dish. We
share what you bring.
Saturday 8:00 am NATURE WALK - THE BIRDS OF THE RESERVE until 9:45.
Free but limited to 20. Join Dave Bontrager, world famous Wildlife
Biologist and
Natural History Educator, for a tour of the Reserve. Dave will emphasize
the natural history of birds and see how many species
the group can discover in 2 hours. Binoculars and boots are advised.
You will be back in time for the Aufderheide ride.
10:00: Aufderheide Forest Road Ride including covered bridge.
11:00: visit to the local fish hatchery, museum and live eight foot
sturgeon, fish ponds, and upland game birds. Picnic area.
Lunch on your own,
1:00: Motorcycle presenters begin
Wine and Cheese on the river at 3:00
Then Speakers resume.
7:00: Optional Catered Dinner. App. $13.50 per person.
reservations required in advance. Than Sat night bonfire
Sunday: leave or stay whenever you wish. OR, join the GS ride to
the coast sponsored by BMW Motorcycles of Western Oregon, Eugene.
Contact Eric and Gail Haws at tynda@aol.com for more info and directions.
If you plan to attend a response would be appreciated as some events are
affected by the number of participates. More info at users.rio.com/~tynda
and www.bmwor.com.
REGISTRATION INFO REQUESTED:
#1. Attending the Sat. morning bird tour?
#2. Attending the Aufderheide Forest Road Tour?
#3. Attending the Forest Service Fish Hatchery Tour?
#4. Attending Friday night Potluck & BBQ? (please bring one dish)
#5. Attending the Saturday night catered dinner ($13.50)***
#6. How many in your party?
#7. This is Mother's Day Weekend. Are you bringing your mother?
***If you wish to attend the catered dinner please send a check for $13.50, for each individual, made out to "Hole in the Wall BBQ" to Tynda Siberia, 47008 LA Duke, Westfir, Or, USA, 97492.
Thank you for answering these 7 questions!
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