DakAL Trip Planning

[Abercrombie]

(03-14-2017 09:37 PM)LSGiant Wrote:  In the bigger towns with lots of hotel options does anyone have any references or suggestions ?

I've stayed at Bell's Motor Lodge in Spearfish a couple of times when I'm passing through. I attended a FJR rally there in 2015 and I'm booked to go back again for a FJR / Dual sport rally in 2018. Its a reasonably priced well kept old school motel where you can park your bike outside your door. Scott, the owner operator has been pretty accommodating in the past.

[Sleddog]

Bells is on the list. I've stayed there several times too.

[Bob Johnson]

This will be discussed during the upcoming Moab trip, Dad's Colorado is a four door,with room for Marlene and another person, gear could be stowed in the enclsed trailer. I don't know if 4wd is necessary for the dakal but it might be nice.

[Sleddog]

Everyone can plan on some kind of chase vehicle being available for stowing gear & carrying extra fuel. Duffel bags should be considered instead of throwing gear loosely into the vehicles.
If Bob & Teresa aren't available the entire trip, we'll work out a solution. But, plan on having someplace to stow your toothbrush

[Iffykid]

(02-18-2017 02:29 PM)Lapchik Wrote:  

(02-18-2017 01:21 PM)Shooter Wrote:  Jack will there be a support vehicle going?

You must still be a Harley rider at heart.

Lapchik I think its your turn.

[Lapchik]

I shouldn't put down the chase vehicle so much. If you watch my YouTube videos on the tsdat, I lost an axle nut and plate and needed the help.

[Iffykid]

Your right but its been kinda quiet in here and its still 6mths to go.

I get a email about somebody posting something new and I think ohboyohboy updates

[Sleddog]

(03-15-2017 09:51 AM)Iffykid Wrote:  Your right but its been kinda quiet in here and its still 6mths to go.

I get a email about somebody posting something new and I think ohboyohboy updates

Well then here you go!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've contacted Motels & for warned them of what's happening. It is up to YOU to make your own reservations, I'm not doing it. Rates vary from $59.00 - $125.00 If you double up prices will be cheaper per person, it's up to you.

JC's Stagestop B&B has limited amount of beds. When they're full, she will contact me & we'll work out someplace else to stay. They do have space for about 7 cots, Marlene & I will be using them. It's really a great place to stay so I wouldn't procrastinate.

Tipperary Motel in Buffalo is the only lodging in the area. The closest lodging is all the way back to Belle Fourche.

When making your reservations, tell them you are with the GLMC group.

Your reservations should be made at the following motels for the date listed.

September 9th....Buffalo Ridge Inn, Custer, SD 605-717-7006
Hi Jack, Below is my direct number to call. We have 15% Advance Purchase Rate and 10% off AAA. I am in tomorrow and off Friday and Saturday, back on Sunday. They can also leave a voicemail my direct line. Thanks Donna Heaton


September 10th...JC Stagestop Aladdin, WY 307-896-9134

September 11th...Tipperary Motel, Buffalo, SD 605-375-3721

September 12th...Bell's Motor Lodge, Spearfish, SD 605-642-3812

September 13th...Spring Creek Inn, Hill City, SD 605-574-2591

September 14th..Skyline Motel, Hot Springs, SD 605-745-6980

[LSGiant]

Back in Custer on the 15th ?

[Sleddog]

(03-15-2017 05:44 PM)LSGiant Wrote:  Back in Custer on the 15th ?

Yes

[Abercrombie]

Am I assuming correctly that September 11th will be in Buffalo SD not Buffalo WY?

[Sleddog]

Yes Buffalo, SD

[Abercrombie]

WooooHoooo I'm booked for a double bed room for all 6 nights! Hopefully my friend John is in or I will be looking for a room mate to share expenses. I'm wore out just booking six nights and now the hard part is waiting six months.

Thanks a ton Jack! I know you've already spent many hours getting this set up and I appreciate the hell out of it! I'm pretty sure this will be one of the highlight motorcycle trips of my life. I turn retirement age September 9th and will be retiring as a firefighter on the 7th so allowing me to tag along is one great retirement gift.

[wbbnm]

Good info. Thanks for the updates. The chase/support vehicle sounds like a welcome luxury. I think Sleddog is very wise not to be making reservations for people.

[Farmer]

4 down,2 to go

[Iffykid]

"We will be starting from Hill City. There is a good place to leave tow rigs at."

"September 9th....Buffalo Ridge Inn, Custer, SD"

Jack is the plan to leave from Custer or Hill City on the morning of the 10th? Trying to figure out travel plans and if I want/need to book Buffalo Ridge Inn on the 9th.

Thanks

[LSGiant]

Everything booked also

[Sleddog]

Leaving from Custer

[Farmer]

Finally got a hold of the last lodging place,so i am booked in.Total for the six nights will be around $450,not horrible for single occupancy.

Like was said above,can't wait for September to get here.

If any one in the NW Iowa area is looking to share travel expense to and from, I have a regular cab pickup(really bad mpg) that 2 can ride in,haul 2 bikes. Or i have a light open utility trailer that could hold maybe 3 bikes and be towed by about anything,Hopefully something that gets good mpg.

[Phlatlander]

All reservations made but the one in Custer. Will try again tomorrow.

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Oops, guess I should have asked if there was room for me before I made reservations?

What you say Jack?

Bryan Wipf