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[Kurt Simpson]

Idaho Dual Sport Rally at Swiftwater RV Park August 23-26 . SWIFTWATER RIDE August 23-26 Sponsored by Dual Sport News / Happy Trails Products and hosted by Treasure Valley Trail Machine Assoc. This Dual Sport ride / rally will be based out of Swiftwater RV Park. The closest town is White Bird Idaho. The Swiftwater RV Park is located next to the Hammer Creek Bridge on the Salmon River. You will need to make camping reservations with them. The owners’ Mike and Jamie Mortensen are also riders and host several road bike rallies at their facility throughout the year.Please make sure you sign up for this rally and not the Labor Day Rally for street bikes. This RV park is located on the Salmon River, known as the "River of No Return." The Salmon River is the longest river in the continuous US that is completely contained within the boundaries of a state and has no dams. More about the Park can be found at or by calling toll free 888-291-5065 pin no. 8268. The address is H.C. 01 Box 24 White Bird, Idaho 83554 www.swiftwaterrvpark.com. The focus of the ride is to offer you breathtaking views of Idaho and Oregon with some of the best Dual Sporting anywhere. You will have an opportunity to view the Seven Devils of Hells Canyon, Idaho’s highest mountain range, venture into Hells Canyon and see the mighty Snake River, visit the lowest point in Idaho that is also a seaport, venture via a cherry stem road into the magnificent Gospel Hump Wilderness, retrace part of the Lewis Clark trail, visualize the battle fields of the Nez Perce and Chief Joseph Indians, visit historic Florence mining area, see Moose, listen to the wolf’s howl, visit Oregrande mining district, experience lunch at Dixie, and that is just the start. If you want a day off from Dual Sporting, you can white water raft or take a jet boat tour through Hells Canyon. These are experiences of a lifetime. Just imagine the roar of twin 460 Ford engines at 3800 RPM groaning as the bow of the aluminum jet boat blow through a ten-foot wave from a rapid deep enough to put Malcolm Smith’s house in! The Small town of White Bird is a few miles north of Swift Water and has restaurants. Riggins to the south and Grangeville to the north offer more restaurants within a short drive. When I am asked "where is this ride?" my best comeback is "It’s in the candy store." Come join us. This Ride and Rally is designed for the adventurer. Most of the riding is on highways and Forest Service Roads. If you want to bring a trail bike, trails are close but will require at least a half hour drive. If you want directions for the best travel route to this area let me know. Contact: Tim Bernard 7577 W. Lemhi St. Boise, Id 83709 tim@... 208-377-8770 Planning agenda: Camping Reservations should be made directly with Swiftwater RV Park 888-291-5065 pin no. 8268. The address is H.C. 01 Box 24 White Bird, Idaho 83554 www.swiftwaterrvpark.com. Registration fee. $30.00 per bike and rider. You will receive your information packet with each bike. All riders must be registered. Extra Saturday night meal tickets are available for $7.50 ea. Extra T-shirts are available for $12.50. Local maps and history of the area will be in the packet you purchase for registration. Meals A Saturday night meal will be provided. Friday night potluck at the gazebo. Restaurants are close in White Bird and at Hoots Caf . There is a nice Gazebo with a BBQ that is available on a first come first serve. . Rides We will offer led rides or you can go it own. We will have ride leaders available to take you. Each group will go to the same areas on alternating days. We would like to keep group sizes to a maximum of10 bikes. No alcohol will be tolerated on the rides. Please feel free to enjoy yourself back at camp. Alternative Recreation Jet boat rides, floating etc, can be booked through Jamie at Swiftwater. This is a fantastic opportunity and you should take advantage of it.     Bikes All bikes must be Forest Service Legal. Idaho ORMV stickers are not required but can be purchased from TVTMA at the RV Park. CMA Christian Motorcyclists Association will hold a short service at the Gazebo Sunday morning for those who wish to attend.   AGENDA

[b][u] Wednesday

[/u][/b] August 23, 2000: Registration opens @ 8:00 to 9:00 a.m., and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Rides; line up @ 8:50; [b][u]leaves[/u][/b] 9:00 a.m. sharp.

[b][u] Thursday

[/u][/b] August 24, 2000: Registration 8:00 to 9:00 a.m., and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Rides; line up @ 8:50 = Rides [b][u]leaves[/u][/b] 9:00 am sharp.

Entertainment = To Be Announced = following dinner.

[b][u] Friday

[/u][/b] August 25, 2000: Registration opens @ 8:00 to 9:00 a.m., and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Rides; line up @ 8:50; [b][u]leaves[/u][/b] 9:00 am sharp.

Potluck @ 7:00 p.m. at the gazebo.

Entertainment "Ghost Towns of Idaho" by Ernie Lombard following dinner. Ernie has photographed over 130 ghost towns in Idaho. His "Ghost Towns of Idaho" is the best selling ghost town video ever produced. Ernie has traveled the world by motorcycle with his Nikon and has many Unique experiences to share. Being an architect by trade this gives Ernie a different perspective on the buildings and cultures of the past.

[b][u] Saturday

[/u][/b] August 26, 2000 Registration opens @ 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.

Rides; line up @ 8:50;[b][u] leaves[/u][/b] 9:00 sharp.

7:00 p.m. BBQ (one ticket comes with registration -- extra tickets need to be purchased by 9:00 am Saturday = Cost $7.50 each.

[b][u] Sunday

[/u][/b] August 27, 2000: C M A (Christian Motorcycle Assoc.) Service 9:00 am .

 

 

 

Idaho Dual Sport Rally at Swiftwater RV Park

Sponsored by Dual Sport News / Happy Trails Products and hosted by Treasure Valley Trail Machine Assoc.

Registration for Ride/Rally 8/23 to 8/26/2000

Camp reservations must be made separately. (See information sheet)

***Registration after July 15th will be 35.00 and extra meal tickets will be $9.00.

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______$30.00 for Rally packet (includes Saturday night BBQ ticket for one, t-shirt, and information about the area. [b][u]Pre-registration by July 15, 2000[/u][/b] ** After July 15th $35.00. _____________t-shirt size ________$12.50 Additional t-shirts Qty__________size ______________ ______$7.50 additional Saturday night BBQ ticket [b][u]**After July 15th $9.00.[/u][/b] _____$20.00 "Ghost Towns of Idaho" video. Add $3.00 shipping if you want it mailed to you in advance. $____________________Total Enclosed   Make checks payable to TVTMA Mail to: Happy Trails Products 7577 W. Lemhi St. Boise, Idaho 83709 208-377-8770