Back to the rally, hope to see some dog harness designs there.
Checking the weather forecast for Milford, IA, the rally days are looking good.
Back to the rally, hope to see some dog harness designs there.
Checking the weather forecast for Milford, IA, the rally days are looking good.
I will take some pictures of my set up tonight and post them, I found the trick is to have your secure point in the middle of the car in front of the seat. I have a piece I use that has a double D ring like on the helmets that I put the dogs leash on, this way I can adjust it to shorten or lengthen their lead. My thoughts are the more they get used to riding the more lead they get. Fritz for example likes to actually hang his head out of the side a lot when riding but I wouldn't trust our newest rider to do that just yet so they each get different leads
don't mind the dirty floor, this is how I have my tie down set up. I can tie out up to 3 dogs at a time. I'll be riding 2 at the rally and Monica will have the other one in the carrier on her trike
In Esterville, got in area a couple days early so we can explore the scenery. Have not been here or Minnesota before so going to check it out, because, well it’s there and so are we.
Got here late yesterday , was able to get out today and look around some. Campgroud is very nice and the weather is beautiful. The lodge is beautiful and sits right on the water Looking forward to seeing everyone soon. I think we have the best site in the park, it’s the last site before the lodge so we can see everyone as they come through to sign in
also just found out they do fireworks every Saturday night over the lake
everyone drive safe and hope to see you soon
Am in Holton, KS tonight, looking forward to meeting up with everyone starting tomorrow afternoon.
Is there a schedule of events/activities for the rally? I've searched, but have not found anything.
For those thinking about coming to the rally and worried about camping, we were told the state of Iowa requires each state park to set aside 10% of the camp site for walk-ins. We were handed the map showing where those set-aside sites are. Come into the park, look for a sidecarist, ask where Rob is, he has the map and all the details.
Yes, we have the exclusive use of the lakeside lodge for our use, meetings, rally information, ride maps, prizes and the Saturday night dinner. Weather was high 84 today, low humidity, very nice, night in the mid-sixties, light breeze. lots of trees and shade here.
The deer come out to feed among the campsites.
Only sticking point with the park rangers is NO PARKING ON THE ROADWAYS, pull off onto the grass to park. Other than that , everything is looking great here.
Already a couple dozen people have arrived. Looks like we'll have 150-160 total, with over a 100 sorted rigs to look at and copy ideas from.
Oh, there is NO day use fee to come in to the park. But watch for the sign showing where to turn off of Rt 86, sign is small, brown and fades into the background if you are not paying attention.
Come one, come all, your fellow sidecarists await. Rally schedule, ride maps, etc. will be in the attendees packet at check in.
I had the chance to meet Miles on his way to the USCA Rally. For those of you who have not met him he is very knowledgeable and has some great stories. I look forward to the day I can actually make a rally and here more of them. Here is a pic with Miles, myself and my dog Oakley with both our rigs.
Weather good. Coffee eggs and bacon 🥓
Dave
Quote from Dennis Peabody on June 21, 2023, 4:50 pmI had the chance to meet Miles on his way to the USCA Rally. For those of you who have not met him he is very knowledgeable and has some great stories. I look forward to the day I can actually make a rally and here more of them. Here is a pic with Miles, myself and my dog Oakley with both our rigs.
Hi Dennis~ I'm sure looking forward to the day you're posting photos of yourself, your wife and your dog at a rally with the FLH/Liberty in the background.
Hey Tom still waiting to get the FLH/Liberty into the shop. They did not have an opening until 7/11.
Last minute schedule change is forcing me to miss the rally. Hope y'all have a great time! Looks like the weather is gonna be pretty nice. Ride safely!!
Ride on!!
Joe
The 2023 USCA Rally is a wrap. Many, many thanks to Don Banwart the rally master, to all who volunteered to help... Miles with fat-free donuts holes and glazed dount washers every morning, David and Christy for organizing DQ or A&W ice cream runs, what was it two, three or four runs, plus they led the "Cruising with Classic cars"event, Vern who helped with checking people in and leading rides, Rob who helped secure campsites for attendees without reservations, to those who created a ride, an event or an activity. It's the "Let's do it" attitude of our members, not waiting for someone to tell them what to do every minute, is what make the USCA rallies special. We start the rally with a schedule, but it is not set in stone. Weather, opportunities, interests dictate the direction activities will flow. One never knows what positives might happen at a USCA, but they seem to always happen. It's the little details of a rally that make them memorable.
Thought the camaraderie level was higher than normal this year, or was it the beautiful weather we had. Yes,there was a the flash rain early Saturday morning, but even that washed away the weatherman's forecast of rain all day. Sat afternoon was clear and sunny again. Ground was too soaked for games, but other activities filled the day.
We had 140 pre-registered for the rally, another dozen or two walk-ins. Several day visitors and numerous persons who wanted to see all the sidecars gathered at the lodge.
All in all, a great rally. Thank you to everyone for making it great.
Jan, or "CCjon"
