Q. Who attends Maxi Scoot Northwest?
A. Maxi scooter enthusiasts from all around the US and Canada attend this rally. Most are accustomed to riding 200 miles or more a day which is part of the deal at this rally. There’s a contest each year to see who came from the furthest away.

Q. Where do you ride during the event?
A.  Each rally participant gets a map set loaded with recommended rides. The rides will take you to places like Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, near Mt. Adams, along the Columbia River and into the Mt. Hood and Gifford Pinchot National Forest areas.

Q. I’m coming from a few states away and won’t know anyone. Is it easy to meet people when I get there?
A. Indeed. We also maintain a rider meet up board so you can connect and meet others to go on rides together.

Q. Our scooter club has been looking for a location to have our annual meet-up. Are there group rates available and can you get us all camping in the same area?
A. No problem. We have group rates for parties of 6 or more available during the registration process. We can accommodate your request to get your group nested together in the same camping area too.

Q. I’m a new rider?  Should I come?
A. If you have more than 1,000 miles of riding under your seat then you shouldn’t be too intimidated with the skill levels of others around you. If you have less you may want to stick it out until next year.

Q. What should I wear?
A.  Gear up! Most riders do and you should as well if you already don't. The practical reason to is that if you come off your bike for any reason, you stand a lot better chance of getting up and riding away. That makes sense alone. Not wearing proper gear can burden you, family members and rally attendees if you come off your bike.

Q. Are there any shower facilities for campers at the fairgrounds?
A. Yes, with plenty of hot water for all and they are well maintained. The bathrooms are fully plumber with flush toilets and have 120 volt outlets if you need them as well.

Q. If I'm camping at the fairgrounds, will I need to cook my own food?
A. Only if you want to. Most attendees do not. There are a half dozen restaurants and a full service grocery store with a deli within walking distance of the fairgrounds. We often have food and beverage vendors onsite as well and remember that we provide a delicious breakfast and dinner on Saturday.

Q. Do I need a GPS?
A. No. Although, they are nice to have. If you do bring a Garmin that has mini USB abilities, chances are we can download the suggested routes into your GPS after you arrive.  If you don’t have one it’s likely someone else in your riding group does. If you’re new to GPS we’ll be doing a GPS clinic during the rally.

Q. Can I bring my dog?
A. You can, but be advised you are responsible for your dog at all times and the dog must be on a leash.

Q. Is it possible to ride all the suggested rides in the five days?
A. No, so plan on coming back again next year too – like many others do!

Credits

Credit where credit is due

This rally takes the help of a lot of people to make it happen.  We'd like to acknowledge everyone's help over the years:

2011 Rally Crew

• Connie Adams
• Tim & Sherry Bernard
• Harvey Gilkerson
• Tom Mehren
• Emily Mercer
• Dave Preston
• Steve Schiller
• Bruce Scott
• Paul Tefft
• CMA/Fast Lane

Graphic & Wed Design

• Mixed MEDIA

Photography

• Mixed MEDIA

Skamania Fairgrounds Support

• Scott Pineo
• Ann Lueders
• Tim O’Mahoney

Past Rally in the Gorge Crew & Support Persons

• Connie Adams 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10

• Ryan Barnett 08, 09

• Tim & Sherry Bernard 06, 07, 08, 09, 10

• John Dixon 04, 05

• Patrick Duff 06, 09

• Bonnie Ecker 03, 04, 05

• Bill Farley 07, 08, 09

• Harvey Gilkerson 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10

• Mike and Mikala Hew 04, 05

• Johann Holter-Mehren 05

• Peter Holter-Mehren 08

• David Hough 03, 04, 06, 08, 09, 10

• Herb Larson 04, 05

• Anne Leuders 06, 07, 08, 09, 10

• Greg Maust 10

• Emily Mercer 10

• Rodney Myrup 06, 07

• Tim O'Mahoney 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10

• Jim and Ellen Palms 05, 06, 07

• Dave Preston 03, 04, 05, 06, 09, 10

• Scott Pineo 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10

• Scott Reneaud 03

• Steve Schiller 08, 09, 10

• Danielle Scoggins 03, 04

• Bruce Scott 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10

• Stacey Swanson 08, 09, 10

• Paul Tefft 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10

• CMA/Fast Lane 08,09, 10

Also a special thanks to:

• American Motorcyclists Association

• Joe and Patty Schlick

• Amy Nyberg

• Ken Cohen

• Skamania County Chamber of Commerce

• The City of Stevenson

• The Stevenson Small Business Association

• Dave Brown, Dave Cox, Pat Bond & everyone at the Skamania Co Sheriff's Office

If we forgot to put your name on the list contact us and we'll add you.