2026 Deadwood 3 Wheeler Rally Accomplishment

[Tango]

I spoke at some length with Michele at First Gold Gaming today and learned a few things that may be of interest to future D3WR attendees. First, she explained that FGG goes in the hole every year putting on the event, largely because it must rent both the physical facility and the tents from the city. They would have liked to do 2026 D3WR in June but the facilities were all booked, e.g., rodeos, etc. Secondly, she said she's told the powers that be that she must have more tents and a much better audio system for next year. Current plans are to have everything under tents for the event. Last, she apologized sincerely for my and any others' reported displeasure with the quality of the food. Weather-wise she reported that they knew it could be frying pan temperatures as it was well into the 90s in April this year. All in all, it was good chat, and Michele, like every other person connected with the rally, was very personable and rally attendee oriented.

Glad you got to speak to her. She's a great person all around.

 

[Nokesy]

Congrats on the 100,000! It is an amazing accomplishment, especially when your bike works the way it should. Look forward to the 200,000. When I did that on my Honda ST1300, the odometer went back to zero; and I was thrilled when I hit 200,000 on my RSS without any major issues other than maintenance items.

You are now a member of a small bunch who really ride their bikes.

 

[JayBros]

Thank you, Nokesy. I'm hoping my bones give me enough longevity to make it to at least 150K.

 

[Nokesy]

Thank you, Nokesy. I'm hoping my bones give me enough longevity to make it to at least 150K.

I'm 78 and still going strong, went to the Spyder as I have had my share of issues, Sepsis, heart failure, both knees, etc, etc. You will make it on the Spyder.

 

[JayBros]

I'm 78 and still going strong, went to the Spyder as I have had my share of issues, Sepsis, heart failure, both knees, etc, etc. You will make it on the Spyder.

As my late mother-in-law, who died just short of her 101st birthday, used to say, "Growing old isn't for sissies." The more trips we make around the sun, the more speed bumps we encounter. I'm half way through my ninth decade and just riding along. The sign over the gym door says, "Every day isn't a good day. Just show up."