Burger Run 2010 (Sun, April 25)

[squeezer]

I have planned 305/26/45/Marengo Dr.  Should be passing the Pine Grove Mills area around 10am and joining 453 at 550 shortly thereafter (we won't be passing the 26/453 junction exactly).*

*Routing subject to change

Well, if you see a silver FJR sitting at 45 and Marengo and that rider tags on to the end of the line, that'll be me.  

Assuming you don't mind...  Fer chrissakes don't wait, though.

[Sport-Touring]

[Rincewind]

Excellent.  I will have a look at my Mapsource @home to double-check the timing.

[garry]

I have planned 305/26/45/Marengo Dr.  Should be passing the Pine Grove Mills area around 10am and joining 453 at 550 shortly thereafter (we won't be passing the 26/453 junction exactly).*

*Routing subject to change

Here's a suggestion for more play time in the mountains around Altoona/Tyrone:

[Rincewind]

Here's a suggestion for more play time in the mountains around Altoona/Tyrone:

Thanks for making me aware of those roads.  I will take a look at that southern dip to Altoona.  

[garry]

Thanks for making me aware of those roads.  I will take a look at that southern dip to Altoona.  

Kettle Rd has a fun section on the Altoona end, but it's kinda short. The others are nice enough as roads in the area go. Worth checking out if you have a little extra time to do the southern extension.

[Smoker]

  RIDE YOUR OWN RIDE - IE, DON'T PUSH YOURSELF TO KEEP UP.

I'll push you a little then.  

Participants: Rincewind, Smoker, Mustang, Sodapop (?), ...  

If I stop washing my bike now, maybe I'll fit in....

[Rincewind]

A dirty bike is a happy bike.     Btw - bring some toll money, we have to make some time to the river. 

Squeezer - sent you a PM, re: meet time at Marengo.  

[chornbe]

A dirty bike is a happy bike.     

I can attest to this!  

[R Doug]

The route is set.  The hotel reservations are made.  I'll be installing a new front tire over the next week.   I found out my track leathers will fit in my luggage.

I'm about set.

I'll be on the road Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday with a planned 900 miles + whatever miles I rack up on Mid-Ohio during Monday's track day.  

I CAN'T WAIT!

[chornbe]

How much stuff are you going to have to unbolt and tape up in the paddock?

[DosEquis00]

Looks like great weather in store for us, I'm glad the forecasters changed their minds.  

Here is my SEPA dayride meet-up.

Time: 7am stands-up and gone
Location: Turkey Hill Minit Market
Address: 2 Denver Road, Denver, PA 17517-9245

Description: this is the Turkey Hill just South of Adamstown.  It is right off the junction of the Turnpike and Rt 222/Rt 272.  Coming off 222 or the Turnpike, go West on Spur Rd, cross at the light, the Turkey Hill is on the left.

Ride info: 200-230 miles to the Burger Meet.  Approx 4-1/2 to 5hr ride time.  One gas stop, maybe a few pee stops.  Sport-Touring Pace.  Spirited riding in the mountains and twisties.  RIDE YOUR OWN RIDE - IE, DON'T PUSH YOURSELF TO KEEP UP.

Participants: Rincewind, Smoker, Mustang, Sodapop (?), ...  

RSVP via PM's to me or this thread.  Please don't just show up w/o notice.

BTW I will be on vacation Sat-Thurs, so I may not have an immediate response to any messages.  Thanks.

I made up pamphlets with this information for people just to show up at the Turkey Hill.  

[garry]

How much stuff are you going to have to unbolt and tape up in the paddock?

None. KTM is supplying the bikes.

FWIW, I ride my bike to track days and only remove my topcase and tape up the lights/reflectors and I'm good to go. I can be ready for tech in about 15 minutes.

[R Doug]

Yep.  The KTM demo truck will be there with Super Dukes, SMRs, and RC8s to use all day.  Now that's how you test ride a sport bike.  

[chornbe]

That is freaking awesome! I missed that in your earlier post.

Agreed: THAT is how to put stuff in front of customers.  

[Marcster]

I'll be on the road Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday with a planned 900 miles + whatever miles I rack up on Mid-Ohio during Monday's track day.  

[Marcster]

I'm planning to camp, but not if the overnight temps are going below freezing!  I'm hoping the weather forecast is as accurate as I'd expect it to be this far out...

Are you going to hang out in the Days Inn parking lot with us?  You were talking about fish jerky at the Tech Day.  Sam's Club had some really nice looking Stealhead trout last time I was there, but I won't bother if you aren't going to be around to try it.

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Jerky recipes are being considered.  Since the headcount for Saturday night at Denny's is up to a possible 50 (not even counting the people that are going to be at Day's Inn but not going to dinner at Denny's), I'm figuring on 35 of us snacking on my jerky back at the parking lot, at an average of 3.25 oz. each (a small commercial bag quantity) = 113 oz. or 7 lbs. of jerky (from about 13 lbs. of fresh meat).

Rootbeer Peppercorn was a hit at the Tech Day so I'll definitely make up a triple batch of that.  I'm thinking barbecue, teriyaki and probably something really hot as well.  

I also have a 7 1/3 lb. (bone-in) ham.  Ham is one of the few cuts of pork that can be made into jerky since it's already smoked and salt-cured.  I figure I'll make 3 lbs. as honey mustard style and another 3 lbs. as bbq.
If anyone has any special requests, lemme know.  I'm looking forward to sharing it with you guys.

[garry]

I just sent Denny an email letting him know how things are shaping up. My gut feel is that numbers will be down this year, even if the weather is nice. The Pittsburgh area web forums that produced a lot of day riders in years past are pretty slow this year. So my wild ass guess, assuming dry and cool weather is that lunch will on the order of 75 bikes, give or take 25. I warned him that about 25-30 people will probably show up for dinner on Saturday night circa 6:30 - 7:30.

I also reminded him about the request for a sandwich special that can be sold/taken outside to let people mingle in the parking lot.

How the Burger Run turns out is as much a surprise to me as it is to everyone. It just sort of happens...

[nevinfs327]

Are you going to hang out in the Days Inn parking lot with us?  You were talking about fish jerky at the Tech Day.  Sam's Club had some really nice looking Stealhead trout last time I was there, but I won't bother if you aren't going to be around to try it.

Hey Marcster - I probably won't hang out in the parking lot.  Will be at Denny's on Sunday though.  Still, don't make fish jerky just for me...I was mostly surprised (and mayble a little scared!) that it could be made.

[Marcster]

Hey Marcster - I probably won't hang out in the parking lot.  Will be at Denny's on Sunday though.  Still, don't make fish jerky just for me...I was mostly surprised (and mayble a little scared!) that it could be made.

OK, thanks for letting me know.  Don't be scared -- they sell salmon jerky at Cabellas, so it's fairly common.

[R Doug]

 

I'm sure there are others who will put on more miles than me this weekend.  ~300+ per day is my target.  

But, I doubt anyone will be able to claim they did 150MPH+ on the back stretch of Mid-Ohio during the burger run weekend.