Land of Enchantment 1000

[sgoat]

Website is up for the 10th annual edition of the LOE 1000. It will run October 2nd/3rd/4th. Have a look and remember if you're pretty sure you might want to participate, make your room reservations early as that's the same weekend as the International Baloon Fiesta.

https://loe1000.org/

 

[SkooterG]

Cool. Always a great rally put on by Ira and Jeff.

Will be looking forward to it.

 

[vanderflugen]

I'm thinking this would be a great first rally.

 

[SkooterG]

I'm thinking this would be a great first rally.

It would be a most excellent first rally!

It was my first rally back in 2004 and is still one of my favorites. Ira does an excellent job of making it easy for first-timers or those who want it to be easy, and at the same time challenging for those who want to be competitive.

I can't wait!

 

[dcarver]

Ira does an excellent job of making it easy for first-timers or those who want it to be easy, and at the same time challenging for those who want to be competitive.
I can't wait!

How can it be both?

 

[charismaticmegafauna]

Ira does an excellent job of making it easy for first-timers or those who want it to be easy, and at the same time challenging for those who want to be competitive.

How can it be both?

Bonii...?

 

[NMdcporter]

This one will be interesting starting in Alb this year. I'll be there it will be my 3rd. Ira and Jeff always put a new twist on it, you never know what you're up against. Great first rally as SkooterG said.

 

[beeroux]

Skooter G, I couldn't agree more.

The LOE is a Premier event and deserves greater recognition. It will make a fine first rally.

As to how a RM can make it noob friendly yet challenge the big dogs, its all in how you structure your rally concept. Its not that hard if you have a knack for it, and Jeff and Ira certainly have that knack.

I prolly can't make this one but if I can I'm THERE!

GZ

 

[NMRoadRunner]

I was on the outside looking in last year, not gonna happen this year! I'm sending in my app today! I live here in Albuquerque, about twenty miles from the starting location, and have done an in-state Iron Butt on my own, Feel free to contact me with any questions about the area and facilities available to you. I don't know much about the actual rally, haven't done one yet. The weather that time of year is the best riding weather we have all year! :yahoo:

 

[tel]

LOE is a wonderful rally run by truly great people. I've been there the past three years but looks like I'll be out of the country this year.

Terry

 

[Cruzin]

This Rally is a blast :yahoo: Jeff and Ira do a great job!! :clapping: :clapping: I wish I could make it back down again this year, hopefully I can make it back in 2010.

One thing I did learn last year, when it rains down there it F@#^ing [SIZE=12pt]RAINS[/SIZE] :blink:

 

[NMdcporter]

One thing I did learn last year, when it rains down there it F@#^ing [SIZE=12pt]RAINS[/SIZE] :blink:

Yeah that can be an understatement :blink: I'm back again, last year was a disappointment and need to redeem myself.

 

[jwhite518]

I can't make it this year, but in 2010 it's #1 on my priority list.

 

[NMRoadRunner]

I told you I was getting in early so I didn't get left out and I'm second on the list, Woo Hoo :yahoo: Ther are 2 FJR's, 2 Goldwings and a BMW.

 

[NMRoadRunner]

Only two FJR's entered so far? WTF :blink:

 

[mehaffydr]

Just made my room reservation just in time. The web site said last room avalible.

Entry goes in mail today.

So make that 3 FJR's

 

[Yamma Jamma]

Only two FJR's entered so far? WTF :blink:

Don't get you all. I just did over 5000 miles in two weeks. Loved the trip, but my longest day was 650 miles and I hated it.

I like to get on the bike for 3-5 hours (unless the scenery is magnificent, which was the case many times) and get off and look for a barstool and a beer. 1000 miles in 24 would constitute punishment for a crime to me.

Too each his own, yall have a great time.

 

[mehaffydr]

Only two FJR's entered so far? WTF :blink:

Don't get you all. I just did over 5000 miles in two weeks. Loved the trip, but my longest day was 650 miles and I hated it.

I like to get on the bike for 3-5 hours (unless the scenery is magnificent, which was the case many times) and get off and look for a barstool and a beer. 1000 miles in 24 would constitute punishment for a crime to me.

Too each his own, yall have a great time.

Its just what you Enjoy.

I just did the NSR rally and did 1385 miles on day one and 1365 miles on day two.

It has alot to do with a properly set up motorcycle. To be able to do those miles .

 

[NMdcporter]

Only two FJR's entered so far? WTF :blink:

Don't get you all. I just did over 5000 miles in two weeks. Loved the trip, but my longest day was 650 miles and I hated it.

I like to get on the bike for 3-5 hours (unless the scenery is magnificent, which was the case many times) and get off and look for a barstool and a beer. 1000 miles in 24 would constitute punishment for a crime to me.

Too each his own, yall have a great time.

Its just what you Enjoy.

I just did the NSR rally and did 1385 miles on day one and 1365 miles on day two.

It has alot to do with a properly set up motorcycle. To be able to do those miles .

I agree 100% it is all about what you like to do. Setting up the bike helps in the enjoyment. Last year, when I did the RWYB I ran it on a stock FJR and had a blast this years IBR I'm hoping the additional toys will help increase the fun. The NM LOE is a great rally, they do a great job setting it up. Ira always tries to add a new twist, so you never know what's up.