CT_Rider Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Rich (Woodie) and I were reminiscing the other day about last year's ride into the Adirondacks organized by Gerard (BMWPhreak). We decided we're due for another. It doesn't need to be the same destination or route or anything for that matter. Just the same spirit. We were thinking maybe a ride up to southern Vermont via the Berkshires. Anyway, the lines are open. Let the discussion begin. I'm attempting a poll here too so please select up to two dates are best for you. Link to comment
enfoman Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Weekend after CIC and if that is a is wash out, the following weekend. With all of the rain, the great dry weather we are experiencing now, the colors should be the best in the last twenty years or more! The apple crop is to be the best ever! Southern VT and Berks are great Ideas. I love Rt 2 and the Hairpin turn in Adams. Bennington Has a ton of moose loose on their streets. Rt 9 going east over the mountain has nice fresh pavement. I love the fall! Bob Link to comment
beemerman2k Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 My bike is being restored out in Los Angeles, nonetheless, I don't know when the mechanic will get to it and get it done. I do hope I have it back before this ride takes place as I would love to join the fun. Therefore, I voted for the last 2 weekends available. Link to comment
alimar Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Best I can tell right now any of these days I'm in. Saturday's best! Pick one with great weather! Link to comment
Allen Rowand Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 The last 2 days would be best for me. Link to comment
Woodie Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Well, seeing that Sept 24/25th are Thurs/Fri, I vote for Saturday, 9/26, in addition to the two I picked out. (10/3 and 10/25) It will be neat to meet up with you guys some day when we're NOT working on our bikes! Link to comment
rocks Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Hell I'm thinking all of them sound good!! :grin: Fall riding in New England has got to be the absolute best of the entire year Link to comment
CT_Rider Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 Well, seeing that Sept 24/25th are Thurs/Fri, Really? I did that? Ugh. I need a ride Link to comment
alimar Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I told Paul about this ride early today. He say's he's in too. He hasn't been able to check the board since returning from the UN and his vacation in ME just a couple short weeks ago. Perhaps he's still working on emptying the tanks on his camper... Link to comment
mikeR1100R Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 A fall ride sounds great! I need a couple of days to check on Sept. 24 and 25. Oct 3,4,10 and 11 are definitely out for Georgi and me, as we have a wedding to attend and a trip to Napa. I'll cast my vote Sunday or Monday. Link to comment
Fasterpill Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 I'll be unavailable the weekends of 10/17 and 9/26. Otherwise count me in. Awesome! Link to comment
Spyder Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 I'm in anytime although I don't think I can keep up with you Phil Link to comment
RevRay Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Sunrise foliage affair I assume? Sounds like a plan. I'll be patiently lurking to find out rendezvous location. Voted for last two days but can make any date work. Link to comment
mikeR1100R Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Is there a particular tree you know of which we can pay $40 a head to view the dawn's early light on the foliage? Georgi says she is in! Link to comment
enfoman Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Some things are just priceless! Bob Link to comment
SAMSAR Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Hi Everyone, Yes... I am "IN". If no one is opposed... I'm about all planned out for the year so just tell me where and when and save me a place near the back of the line. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Paul Link to comment
Bodhi65 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I can join you any of the dates other than oct 10-11. Let me know what you decide. If its on a sat or sun my good friend will join us on his 1200. I look forward to seeing you all. Alan Long Island, NY Bodhi65@gmail.com Link to comment
RBertalotto Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Why don't you folks take your ride and end up at the Yankee Beemers "Whacky Hat Rally" in Taconic NY..........Perfect! www.yankeebeemers.org Link to comment
Woodie Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Whackey Hat is 9/25-27 I'm now out for that weekend. Hoping for 10/25. Link to comment
CT_Rider Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 I still need to confirm a couple of things, but the 10/25 is looking good with a rain date of 11/1. If no one else wants to take the bull by the horns I'll plan a route. But I'd appreciate some input. My initial thoughts are to leave from Dunkin Donuts in Wallingford around 7am. From there, cross up into the NW hills toward Litchfield and New Canaan. Then take route 7 to Bennington, VT for lunch at the Blue Benn diner. I'm looking for some hidden gems to break off Route 7 on the way up. On the way back we could head back down Route 7 and then take Route 2 west in to New York or east for more western MA routes. Any input? Link to comment
Woodie Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Sound good to me. Putting it in PEN now. Link to comment
enfoman Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 If you are doing that route, I can meet you guys in Bennington. A 7am start from Wallingford would make me a target for deer that early in the am from Troy if I meet you there. Bob Link to comment
RevRay Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 the 10/25 is looking good with a rain date of 11/1. leave from Dunkin Donuts in Wallingford around 7am. From there, cross up into the NW hills toward Litchfield and New Canaan. Then take route 7 to Bennington, VT for lunch at the Blue Benn diner. Almost Two hours from NYC to Wallingford, Yeap shaping up to yet another sunrise adventure Link to comment
AZgman Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Mapsource lists 7 DDs in Wallingford! A 7:00 AM start is a little early, how about 8:00? Link to comment
AZgman Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I've attached a 300 mile route to get things started... 4635.zip Link to comment
alimar Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I've attached a 300 mile route to get things started... Nice start. Dates sounding good too. Link to comment
Allen Rowand Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Could we add another meeting point, maybe someplace near Cliff's? It'd be a lot easier for me to meet you there at 8 than Wallingford at 7. Might work better for others in NY/western CT as well. This is assuming the route BMWPhreak posted. Allen Link to comment
CT_Rider Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 I'm actually thinking of keeping Wallingford because it's so central in the state and then making another meeting spot in either Litchfield or New Canaan an hour or so later. Link to comment
Spyder Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Hey Bill, don't you mean Canaan (not New Canaan)? Link to comment
CT_Rider Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 Hey Bill, don't you mean Canaan (not New Canaan)? I certainly did Link to comment
alimar Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 According to this ( Linky ) the weekend of 10/24-25 will be well past peak colors, if that's what we're supposed to be after Link to comment
Bodhi65 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 I can join you all on any sat or sun except for the weekend of Oct 10. Looking forward to seeing some of the people I met at UN. It was a great rally. Ill be coming up from Long Island via the Whitestone Bridge or Port Jeffefson/Bridgeport Ferry if anyone wants to hook up en route.I can even take the New London Ferry which will give me a chance to check out Mohegan Sun. Hope this works out. Alan Link to comment
brianbmw Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Sounds like a good ride to me. Which ever day you guys decide, i'll try to make it. I'll be heading back toward Boston so i might have to continue on RT 2 straight back depending on the time. For me i think the earlier dates would be better just because i would have more daylight to get back home, but it doesn't really matter. I could be at the meeting spot by 7:00. Brian Anderson Link to comment
Effervescent Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Dumb question, did this happen yet? Or when is it happening? Told you it was a dumb question. lol -Eff Link to comment
alimar Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 It hasn't, yet. The ride is set for Oct 25th, rain date 11/1. Link to comment
CT_Rider Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 Same ride/New and improved thread Link to comment
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