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« on: February 29, 2008, 11:14:40 am » |
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It's that time of year again to see if we can organize another Meet & Greet for riders in Southern New England. We did it for the first time in 2005 and had about 50 riders. We repeated in 2006 but the rain kept the numbers low. Last year the temperature was down in the 30's and 40's, but we still had a lot of people show up. Let's keep it going this year. It's a great way to re-connect with your friends, meet new ones and show off your new rides/farkles. The ride is organized in two parts. In the morning people meet up in their respective regions and ride to Great Barrington for lunch. After lunch we go to a meet spot in town. We all socialize for awhile and then form groups to ride home. Last year we had two morning meeting spots that worked well. The southern people met in Windsor, Conn. at Mototown USA. The northern people met with Leebo (the co-organizer) in Rindge, NH. We're inclined to do the same thing this year. This ride is more for socializing and is not going to be a balls-to-the-wall sportbike ride. People are more or less on their own to decide their pace, how they get to Great Barrington and where they want to eat. Here are the details (subject to change):Date: Saturday, April 26 (this is the weekend after the Meet & Eat) Start Location(s) in Connecticut: 1) Mototown USA, 1001 Dayhill Road, Windsor, CT 06095 (860-688-5110) (Interstate 91, north of Hartford, exit 38, right off ramp, take your first left onto Dayhill Rd [after passing under 91] and 2.5 miles down Dayhill Road. See the Mototown USA Website for additional details on this facility. Time: arrive at 9am, Rider's Meeting about 10, leave about 10:30am. 2) The V-Strommers are meeting in Granby, CT at the intersection of 20/202/189; there's a Starbucks right there on 189. Time:Leave promptly at 9AM. Start Locations in New Hampshire: 3a) Meet at the Citco station at the junction of rt 202 and 119 in Rindge NH, Leave Time: 8:30AM 3b) Rindge group then proceeding to where Rte. 202 splits off of Rte. 2 at the Shell gas station/Dunkin Donuts/Honey Farms (This is in Orange, Mass., exit 16 off Rte. 2) Leave Time: 9:30 am sharp. Destination: Great Barrington, Mass. for lunch. There is no set restaurant, everyone is on their own for lunch. If you just cruise Route 7 in Great Barrington you will find no shortage of places to eat. In the past, favorites have been Four Brothers Pizza and Friendly's. There is also a McDonald's in the Price Chopper Plaza and a grill/pub just north of the parking lot (same side of road). After lunch, both the CT & NH groups will meet at the Price Chopper parking lot, 300 Stockbridge St., Great Barrington, starting at about 1pm. From there we'll split into small groups and ride back home around 2pm or so. Great Barrington has easy access to Interstate 90 and eastern NY. Here's last year's check-in thread for information and pictures on the 2007 ride. Feel free to ask questions, organize groups, express interest and talk over potential routes.
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« Reply #1 on: February 29, 2008, 03:44:25 pm » |
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YES! riding season is almost here... We will decide where to meet once it gets closer, last year we met at the Citgo at the junction of 202 and 119 in Rindge NH. 
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« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2008, 03:57:24 am » |
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Looking forward to it. It's always great to see you guys pass by my way. I'm only 20 miles north of Great Barrington. I missed last year as I was in between bikes.....Seems like riding season will never get here, and the snow keeps coming....
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« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2008, 01:59:58 pm » |
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Hulked Up and Leebo, I am so glad to see this post. It means that spring is just around the corner. If we can get rid of this bloody snow.
Now to check the calender and reserve the 26th.
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« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2008, 03:32:39 pm » |
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I'm a definate 'maybe' for this! Assuming that we haven't put skiis on our bikes or built an Ark as escape from the flooding!!!
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« Reply #5 on: March 01, 2008, 04:00:00 pm » |
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Sweet. I've been able to attend a couple of these rides and I have always had a great time. Thanks a bunch HulkedUp for keeping the tradition going. I remember a couple years ago riding through some towns in the Hudson Valley with fifty riders and thinking WTF this is awesome. CT and Great Barrington here I come. This is truly a sign of spring. I'm in.
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« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2008, 04:42:48 pm » |
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Wow, is that time already? This winter is just flying by. I mean, it seems like "sunny and warm" was just a couple weeks ago.  30's and 40's is fine with me as long as this godforsaken rain and snow ends. Yeah, I'm in. 
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« Reply #7 on: March 02, 2008, 07:11:00 am » |
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Hey I'm IN, Made the frist one, great ride. ED 
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« Reply #8 on: March 02, 2008, 09:37:12 am » |
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Count me in too, Keith!
Wouldn't miss this one, that would only mess up my perfect record.
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« Reply #9 on: March 02, 2008, 04:33:21 pm » |
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Keith , I'l be coming with Tom this year 
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« Reply #10 on: March 02, 2008, 05:22:45 pm » |
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I willl most likely make it this year. Last year I did not make it and I know it is always a great way to start the riding season.
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« Reply #11 on: March 02, 2008, 06:55:19 pm » |
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Sounds like fun. I didn't make either of the other meets, so I'll try to make this one. I'll tentatively put it on the calendar.
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« Reply #12 on: March 03, 2008, 05:29:28 am » |
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Tentative joiner, but with over 100" of snow here in central NH, I wonder if it'll be gone by then.
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« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2008, 05:59:01 am » |
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I'm in as usual.
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« Reply #14 on: March 03, 2008, 06:41:24 am » |
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I hate to miss it but I'm going to be attending a family (wife's) on the Outer Banks of North Carolina that weekend.  Have a great ride. Gerry
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« Reply #15 on: March 03, 2008, 09:05:29 am » |
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I'm in if I have a suitable bike by then 
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« Reply #16 on: March 03, 2008, 09:15:37 am » |
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Tentative joiner, but with over 100" of snow here in central NH, I wonder if it'll be gone by then.
Jeez,,,,,,, I hope so. But with the way this winter has dragged out I may tie a shovel to my bike just to be safe.
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« Reply #17 on: March 03, 2008, 11:00:51 am » |
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Hey Keith, You should get this pinned on the top of the Region 6 page 
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« Reply #18 on: March 04, 2008, 05:44:14 am » |
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Date noted.
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« Reply #19 on: March 04, 2008, 07:04:54 am » |
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 Had a great time last year, hoping I can attend this time too!
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« Reply #20 on: March 04, 2008, 04:32:04 pm » |
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It's on the calendar!!! WooHoo the bird is going to fly!!!!
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« Reply #21 on: March 05, 2008, 11:12:54 am » |
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It's that time of year again to see if we can organize another Meet & Greet for riders in Southern New England. We did it for the first time in 2005 and had about 50 riders. We repeated in 2006 but the rain kept the numbers low. Last year the temperature was down in the 30's and 40's, but we still had a lot of people show up. Let's keep it going this year. It's a great way to re-connect with your friends, meet new ones and show off your new rides/farkles. Hi Keith,
I should be able to make this. I'm looking forward to it.
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« Reply #22 on: March 05, 2008, 02:07:56 pm » |
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In. BTW, tomorrow looks like a good day to ride 
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Hulked Up
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« Reply #23 on: March 05, 2008, 06:55:44 pm » |
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Thanks for all the interest. Looks like we'll have a good turnout. Looking forward to meeting old and new friends.
This is going to be a fun time, hope the weather cooperates after the last 2 years.
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« Reply #24 on: March 06, 2008, 05:42:48 am » |
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Thanks for all the interest. Looks like we'll have a good turnout. Looking forward to meeting old and new friends.
This is going to be a fun time, hope the weather cooperates after the last 2 years.
You'll be riding that new KLR, right? 
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