Guest Speakers

Lee Parks - Our key speaker this year, Lee Parks is best known for his Total Control riding skills book and classes. Lee has also been a professional racer and was once the editor in chief of the popular Motorcycle Consumer News.

David Hough - As the author of the best selling riding skills books Proficient Motorcycling & Street Strategies, David Hough began his moto journalist career writing columns for Motorcycle Consumer News. Today he continues to author riding skills articles for BMW Owners News, Friction Zone and Sound RIDER!

Ramey "Coach" Stroud - Ramey Stroud is owner of the Cascade Endurance Center located in Lyons Oregon. The instructional school teaches both road and off-road riding techniques. As an in demand instructor Ramey takes his show on the road teaching all over American and in Mexico. His clinic topics are unique and always a big hit at the rally.

Bret Tkacs - As the founder of Puget Sound Safety, Bret Tkacs has developed a smorgasbord of instruction riding choices from basic and intermediate MSF classes to motorcycle maintenance, dirt bike and adventure classes expanding options well beyond that of most other instructional schools in the Northwest.

Tom Mehren - As an online magazine publisher living in Seattle, Tom Mehren founded the Rally in the Gorge in 2003 as a means to fill the void of rally events that existed in the Northwest. He is the publisher of Sound RIDER! and author of several books including Packing Right Packing Light, Motorcycling in the Columbia River Gorge and Dualsport Rides through Western Washington.

Lee Parks comes to Sportbike Northwest - Author of the best selling motorsports riding skills title, Total Control, Lee Parks will be on hand for a series of seminars and presentations

Moto Mojoe Café - Open every morning into the afternoon, get your moto mojo workin with coffee drinks, breakfast sandwiches, smoothies and more. For lunch there will be fresh sandwich selections and box lunches can be ordered up a day in advance. The cafe re-opens from 5 to 8 p.m. each night offering light dinner selections. It's good and it's good for ya!

The Ride Board - Located in the Exhibit Hall, the Ride Board will advise you on all the various rides happening each day and allow you to connect with others to ride with. It's a great way to meet new friends.

Manufacturer Demo Rides - Come ride the latest models from select manufacturers in the midway area of the fairground. The specific dealers at each demo truck are the reason why the demos are here in the first place. If you plan to buy a bike after your demo ride please work together with the onsite dealer to make your deal. Participating demo ride vendors this year include BMW, Kymco and Ural.

Vendor Booths - Shop the onsite vendor booths and upgrade your riding gear, luggage, and more. Explore the many options available in lighting, bike setup, optional accessories and more.

Silent Auction - Come bid on some great gear at our silent auction. The proceeds benefit our Gorge Kids Explorer Fund which provides monies to assist putting together field trips for kids who live here to learn more about this magnificent area. There's something for everybody.

Door Prizes Part 1 & 2 - We'll be doing two rounds of door prizes this year on both Friday and Saturday Night at the Twisted Throttle Main Stage. All attendees will receive a door prize ticket on arrival and can purchase additional tickets each evening.

Saturday Catered Breakfast & Dinner - Our all-new caterers feature seasoned chefs that know how to make your taste buds drool with satisfaction. Anticipate a broad breakfast and dinner selection this year that rivals any rally meals we've ever seen elsewhere. These guys do it right!

Sunday Worship - CMA's new Fast Lane arm will hold a short worship service Sunday morning at the Horse Arena for those interested.

Seminar Highlights

Introduction to the Columbia River Gorge w/Tom Mehren - Are you new to riding in the Columbia River Gorge. For this slideshow clinic you'll be introduced to the Gorge, its history, where it's going and where the great roads and places are.

Total Control w/Lee Parks - Learn the proven dynamics of riding well from author, Lee Parks

Body Mechanics Clinics w/Ramey "Coach" Stroud - Beyond the fact that motorcycles have two or three wheels, every type of bike requires different body mechanics. Riding a sportbike requires decidedly different body positioning and movement than riding a dualsport, sport tourer or maxi scooter. Coach Stroud will teach a series of four clinics each specific to a particular type of bike represented here at the rally. Get in on the one's that are right for you.

The five Keys to Cornering - Before you take that next turn you'll be hip to how to properly setup and glide through the next corner with ease. The better you ride, the more fun it is!

Suspension Setup Clinic w/Bret Tkacs - It's back, the ever popular suspension clinic. We've put it early in the rally so you can setup your bike and make the most of your riding during the rally and after.

Surviving the Backroads with David Hough - Realizing what's going to happen before it does is a key to a better riding experience. And there's no better way to learn it than from the master of riding skills himself.

Rolling Clinic Highlights

Sportbike Body Mechanics w/Bret Tkacs - This rolling clinic picks up where Coach Ramey's Thursday afternoon seminar leaves off. Be sure to get in on both.

Maryhill Cornering Clinic provided by Puget Sound Safety - While everyone will have the chance to ride the Maryhill Loops Road on Saturday afternoon, a select few will have the chance to participate in a special cornering clinic on Saturday morning. There is an additional fee and you must be registered for the rally by June first to be invited. Spaces are limited so act fast. We will hold one additional space which will be auctioned off to the highest bidder on Thursday night before the clinic.

Ride Highlights

Mt. St. Helens - A summer isn't complete without a trip up to Mt. St. Helens. But getting there is simply a blast. At the end of the road is a stunning viewpoint. And then, you turn around and ride all those fun twisties backwards!

Five Points - No sense in touring the Gorge, if you never hit these five scenic points. We know where they are and we'll show you how to get there.

The Dalles Discovery Ride - Most people think of the Dalles as a flat town on the south end of the Columbia River. But we know our way around in the foothills to the south and we'll share our route that a recipe for a grin you'll have trouble wiping from your face when done!

200 Mile Poker Run - Our 200 mile poker runs are some of the best. We get you moving through the corners and always have some nice scenery to enjoy along the way. This year's route crisscrosses between Washington and Oregon.

What's a poker run? CLICK HERE for Poker Run 101.

The Bounty of Clark County - We've never explored the fantastic roads that Clark County to the west has to offer during the rally before, but this year we will. A watershed area that road makers had to deal with presented various design issues that we're overcame with some unique and twisty engineering!

Need Tires? - All Moto Tire will be taking advance tire orders on a pre-sale basis so they are ready for you when you arrive at the rally. You can order your tires and pay up front to have your tires mounted for free (off-bike) when you arrive. All Moto Tire will have a limited number of race stands for customers to remove and reinstall wheels. (A fee will be charged for All Moto wheel removal and installation). To guarantee delivery of your tires to the rally, go to the web site: www.allmototire.com or e-mail them at allmototire@comcast.net to request a quote. All Moto Tire will send an invoice which can be paid using PayPal or with a personal credit card. Paid orders must be received by July 15, 2010.

Times and events are subject to change.  This schedule is constantly being updated.  Check back often for the latest.