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USCA Rally 2022 location and dates?
Quote from CCjon on October 22, 2021, 12:50 pmMARK YOUR CALENDARS,
THE 2022 USCA NATIONAL RALLY WILL BE JULY 7th - 10TH,
DELTA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS,
HOTCHKISS, COLORADO.
There are 30 tent sites and 20 RV sites on the grounds.
The citizens of Hotchkiss have been asking when we might be back after a very positive experience they had with us several years ago.
Watch for more rally details to be announced as they come available. Registration will open in January.
See you in Colorado next July.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS,
THE 2022 USCA NATIONAL RALLY WILL BE JULY 7th - 10TH,
DELTA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS,
HOTCHKISS, COLORADO.
There are 30 tent sites and 20 RV sites on the grounds.
The citizens of Hotchkiss have been asking when we might be back after a very positive experience they had with us several years ago.
Watch for more rally details to be announced as they come available. Registration will open in January.
See you in Colorado next July.
Quote from DirtyDR on October 22, 2021, 8:24 pmLooks like I am going to be the rally master for this one again so I will get some information on lodging and such on here in the next day or so.
As far as camping there is plenty of room in the park for way more than 30 tents but I had to give a number on the user agreement I turned in to the county so that seemed like a nice round number. Tent camping is free. There is also access to power along the park fence for those tenters who need it.
As far as RV camping goes there are a dozen or so parking spaces along the park fence with potable water and power connections. These are a small fee paid at the fairgrounds when you arrive. There is a massive amount of free, dry RV camping on the fairgrounds also. There is no RV dump at the fairgrounds. There is also a very nice and reasonably priced, full service RV park about a mile up the road from the fairgrounds. https://mountainvalleymeadowsrvpark.net/
This all came upon me pretty sudden so I need to let the lady who owns the local hotel know what is coming and I may be able to negotiate a rally discount, no promises but even if not the rates are reasonable. Here is the Motel if you just want to make sure you get a room but like I said I will talk to the owner tomorrow and see what I can work out.
https://www.hotchkissinnmotel.com/
A lot more to come
Dana
Looks like I am going to be the rally master for this one again so I will get some information on lodging and such on here in the next day or so.
As far as camping there is plenty of room in the park for way more than 30 tents but I had to give a number on the user agreement I turned in to the county so that seemed like a nice round number. Tent camping is free. There is also access to power along the park fence for those tenters who need it.
As far as RV camping goes there are a dozen or so parking spaces along the park fence with potable water and power connections. These are a small fee paid at the fairgrounds when you arrive. There is a massive amount of free, dry RV camping on the fairgrounds also. There is no RV dump at the fairgrounds. There is also a very nice and reasonably priced, full service RV park about a mile up the road from the fairgrounds. https://mountainvalleymeadowsrvpark.net/
This all came upon me pretty sudden so I need to let the lady who owns the local hotel know what is coming and I may be able to negotiate a rally discount, no promises but even if not the rates are reasonable. Here is the Motel if you just want to make sure you get a room but like I said I will talk to the owner tomorrow and see what I can work out.
https://www.hotchkissinnmotel.com/
A lot more to come
Dana
Quote from dholaday on October 23, 2021, 10:32 amI know Dana will do a great job with the Rally and 2016's Rally in Hotchkiss was good. If still under the same management, the motel is a nice place to stay.
Surprised and sorry that the Board wasn't able to make NC work though. Hopefully in the future - with rally dates in June or September to avoid the heat.
Duncan
I know Dana will do a great job with the Rally and 2016's Rally in Hotchkiss was good. If still under the same management, the motel is a nice place to stay.
Surprised and sorry that the Board wasn't able to make NC work though. Hopefully in the future - with rally dates in June or September to avoid the heat.
Duncan
Quote from dholaday on October 23, 2021, 10:58 amDid y'all give any thought to having the Hotchkiss Rally in June either the week before or the week after the BMW MOA Rally in Springfield MO?
Duncan
Did y'all give any thought to having the Hotchkiss Rally in June either the week before or the week after the BMW MOA Rally in Springfield MO?
Duncan
Quote from CCjon on October 23, 2021, 1:11 pmAre still looking for a good fit for a USCA rally site in the SE region, not for 2022 though. It's too late for 2022. Between COVID restrictions and rising costs, finding a rally site for 200+ in the East is challenging. Smaller towns and villages are our best bet, costs are lower, people friendlier, more room for games, interesting backroads to ride. County fair grounds and RV parks have proven to be good venues for us.
Finding a cooler location for a summer rally in the south is paramount.
If you reside in the SE region and know of good rally site possibilities, please gather the contact information and pass it on.
What does USCA require in a rally site?
- Exclusive use of enclosed pavilion for 200 + persons for rally central, the sit down dinner and breakfasts
- Onsite Tent Camping
- Onsite RV spaces
- Flat open area for sidecar games
- Restrooms/showers on site for campers
- Sufficient motel rooms and additional RV parks within reasonable distance
- Security for attendees and our rigs
- And finally, cost and date availability
Any good site candidates in your area?
Jan
Are still looking for a good fit for a USCA rally site in the SE region, not for 2022 though. It's too late for 2022. Between COVID restrictions and rising costs, finding a rally site for 200+ in the East is challenging. Smaller towns and villages are our best bet, costs are lower, people friendlier, more room for games, interesting backroads to ride. County fair grounds and RV parks have proven to be good venues for us.
Finding a cooler location for a summer rally in the south is paramount.
If you reside in the SE region and know of good rally site possibilities, please gather the contact information and pass it on.
What does USCA require in a rally site?
- Exclusive use of enclosed pavilion for 200 + persons for rally central, the sit down dinner and breakfasts
- Onsite Tent Camping
- Onsite RV spaces
- Flat open area for sidecar games
- Restrooms/showers on site for campers
- Sufficient motel rooms and additional RV parks within reasonable distance
- Security for attendees and our rigs
- And finally, cost and date availability
Any good site candidates in your area?
Jan
Quote from DirtyDR on October 23, 2021, 3:49 pmDuncan, be good to see you again. Decided on the weekend after the 4th of July again because before the MOA rally is too early, still a lot of snow up here. After may not give people time to recover from the MOA rally and then repack and make it here.
Dana
Duncan, be good to see you again. Decided on the weekend after the 4th of July again because before the MOA rally is too early, still a lot of snow up here. After may not give people time to recover from the MOA rally and then repack and make it here.
Dana
Quote from CCjon on October 30, 2021, 10:52 amThat was my first and last riding video. Thanks for posting Dana, had forgotten all about it.
Brought back great memories of all the sidecarists I met, the rigs on display and the Colorado mountains. Also reminded me that there are areas around Hotchkiss I have not seen yet. I would enjoy a group ride at the 2022 rally.
That was my first and last riding video. Thanks for posting Dana, had forgotten all about it.
Brought back great memories of all the sidecarists I met, the rigs on display and the Colorado mountains. Also reminded me that there are areas around Hotchkiss I have not seen yet. I would enjoy a group ride at the 2022 rally.
Quote from DirtyDR on October 30, 2021, 5:37 pmWe have a few rides planned. I think all will be entertained. I even have a nice trip up to the snow for the Ural folks.
We have a few rides planned. I think all will be entertained. I even have a nice trip up to the snow for the Ural folks.
Quote from J.R. Lewis on November 2, 2021, 3:27 pmFirst time to see video. Very good.
Heard rumor that 2022 rally will be back here. Nee something offical
J.R.
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New ambassador.
First time to see video. Very good.
Heard rumor that 2022 rally will be back here. Nee something offical
J.R.
E Tex. rep
Ex se.
New ambassador.
Quote from CCjon on November 2, 2021, 4:08 pmJ.R., it is official, the USCA Board approved holding the 2022 National Rally from July 7th to the 10th (after the snow melts in the passes) in Hotchkiss, Colorado at the Delta County Fairgrounds.
Free tent camping, free RV parking. Rocky Mountain cooking, music and more.
Work is in progress on rally registration forms, pricing, etc. to be put in the January -February Sidecarist.
J.R., it is official, the USCA Board approved holding the 2022 National Rally from July 7th to the 10th (after the snow melts in the passes) in Hotchkiss, Colorado at the Delta County Fairgrounds.
Free tent camping, free RV parking. Rocky Mountain cooking, music and more.
Work is in progress on rally registration forms, pricing, etc. to be put in the January -February Sidecarist.
Quote from DirtyDR on November 3, 2021, 8:14 amOfficial rally dates are;
Start day is Thursday, July 7 cleaning up and leaving on Sunday , July 10.
As a general rule the fairgrounds are open to public camping all Summer so any one who comes early will have a place to camp but I cannot guarantee the park will be open for tents until the dates we have reserved. There are plenty of other places for tents in the fairgrounds just not on the grass in the park.
Official rally dates are;
Start day is Thursday, July 7 cleaning up and leaving on Sunday , July 10.
As a general rule the fairgrounds are open to public camping all Summer so any one who comes early will have a place to camp but I cannot guarantee the park will be open for tents until the dates we have reserved. There are plenty of other places for tents in the fairgrounds just not on the grass in the park.
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Quote from DirtyDR on November 3, 2021, 8:18 amJ.R., you going to wrangle the RVs for me again? You did too good of a job in 2016.
Dana
J.R., you going to wrangle the RVs for me again? You did too good of a job in 2016.
Dana
Quote from J.R. Lewis on November 3, 2021, 9:20 amI can possibly take care of it again.
I can possibly take care of it again.