From the Area Director By Steven Smith Expanded
Northeast Area News
Issue 5, 2004
It is the beginning of leaf-peeper season and I’ve heard news reports that the summer weather was ideal to provide a spectacular foliage season. I really enjoy early morning and late afternoon fall rides in the countryside as the colors, contrasts, and shadows are always more dramatic when the sun is closer to the horizon. The cooler temperatures and crisp air make the ride even more pleasurable. Get out and enjoy some autumn riding. I was doing just that after work and was on my way to meet the local CT crowd at the Wednesday Ride-in dinner. I was nearing the exit off the Merritt Parkway that would allow me to head east over to some good roads when another Concours pulled up along side me and waved. The rider eventually followed me off my exit ramp and we briefly exchanged hellos at the traffic light. I told him where I was headed. He said “You going now? I’ll go with you.” At each traffic light or stop sign along the way we talked a few seconds more. By the time we arrived at the diner I learned that his name was Andrew Mays, a COG member who had recently moved to Connecticut. During dinner he got a chance to meet many of the fine folks from the area. To think, he was just out for a ride and happened to see another Concours on the parkway and said “hi” and looked what happened. Will the wonders of COG never cease? Looking back: 2004 was a terrific year for Northeast Area COG members. Our event schedule was chock full of events that included day rides, overnight rides, rallies, and tech sessions. For the most part, there was some kind of activity within a few hours ride available to members to participate in many parts of the NE Area. We manage this because of tremendous member support. I want to thank all the members that hosted and organized events. Notice I said “members” – in many cases it is not just the NE leaders hosting or planning events. COG is completely member supported, and without your involvement we would not have as robust an activity schedule as we usually do. Those of you that attended the Flood City National know that it was a terrific success thanks to the efforts of Jason and all the others that worked so diligently to make this a special event. It truly was a national event as many US states and Canadian provinces were represented. We had volunteer rally staffers from around the NE Area. Besides the national, we did manage to have a couple of other events in the Northeast: The Spring Fling Rally in Jackson, NH; the Fall Rally in Stowe, VT. The MidAtlantic & MD regions held its regular events like the Chili ‘n Cheese; the Corn Soup Gig; Dog Days Ride; and others. One special weekend added this year was the General’s Scouts weekend; a scouting mission for next year’s Generals Ride. More information will begin to appear on the NE web site and in the NE newsletter after January 1. Mark Your 2005 Calendars: Amongst the 2005 ride schedule you will find 3 rallies. To allow folks to plan a little better we decided to provide you with some advance information: Spring Fling “Run for Buns” NE Regional Rally, Wellsboro, PA 05/19/05 - 05/22/05 - The 7th annual Spring Fling has merged with a favorite spring ride destination - the Wellsboro/“Run for Buns.” Rally HQ: Penn Wells Lodge/Hotel, Wellsboro, PA, 62 Main St, Wellsboro, PA 800.545.2446 or 570.274.2111 (www.pennwells.com). We have a block of rooms blocked at the Penn Wells Hotel and Penn Wells Lodge. Room rates vary ($50-$72) depending on if single, double queen, etc. Ask hotel about available options. Alternate Lodging: We also have a limited number of rooms blocked at the neighboring Sherwood Motel, Main Street, Wellsboro, PA (www.sherwoodmotel.org) 800.656.5802. Camping: Stony Fork Creek Campground, 658 Stony Fork Creek Road, Wellsboro, PA, (www.stonyforkcamp.com) 570.724.3096 Be sure to mention Concours Owners Group to get rooms held in our block. More info can be found on the web (www.concours.org/ne/SpringFling) or see the registration form for complete details. Contact Russell Fleming fleming@qis.net 410.374.9687; Jason Kaplitz gsjay@floodcity.net 814.535.8669 Mid-Summer NE Regional Rally, Stowe, VT 07/28/05 – 07/31/05 – Going back to Commodores Inn – more details to come COG National Rally, Centralia, WA 08/01/05 – 08/05/05 (www.concours.org/2005) “General’s Ride” NE Regional Fall Rally, New Market, VA 09/18/05 – 09/23/05 - This event, hosted by AAD Pat Sprague, will have a Civil War theme and you will have a chance to explore terrific and scenic roads while exploring famous battlefield areas. Until next time, ride safe. Steve
Inside this issue: New AAD, Expanded Newsletter COG National, Contact Info
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MD/PA Report, Hudson Valley Report
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MA Report, Western PA Report
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Northeast Ride Schedule
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CT Report
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Run with the Wolf, NH Report
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NE Tech Session, Generals Scouts Dog Days Ride, Fall Rally, New Members
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Group photo from the Northeast Fall Rally in Stowe, VT
New Northeast AAD Appointed - by Steve Smith I’m very pleased to announce a new addition to the NE COG leadership staff - make that two. Craig & Lynn Scott (#6054/6054A) of Guelph, Ontario, Canada will jointly hold the Assistant Area Director (AAD) position for the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The Scotts have been motorcycle enthusiasts for many years and participated in other motorcycle touring clubs in the past. Over the last few years the number of members in this area has been growing and getting more active (thanks to Dave Clancy and others). I feel that the Scotts will be able to provide a boost to really get things to take off. They are busy planning events and have lots of ideas for fun meets and rides. If there’s an event you would like to suggest or plan, please let them know. They are also looking for members who are willing to help organize a ride or other activity. As with any organization, member enthusiasm and participation are key factors in our success. You can contact Craig & Lynn by Phone: 519-823-1545 or Email: clscott@golden.net
Expanded Newsletter Available - by Louis Caplan and Steve Smith This month we had so many stories and pictures to share, that we could not compress them all into our 8-page newsletter. This is the most economical size as adding even two more pages would mean a significant overall increase in cost. As mentioned in a previous newsletter, we hoped to eventually produce two versions of the newsletter - the regular 8-pager that is mailed out and an as material allows, an expanded (Acrobat PDF) electronic version for those people who are signed up for eNews electronic delivery. The expanded version of the newsletter will have more pictures and ride reports. eNews is sent out first and subscribers receive it prior to regular mail delivery. About 6 weeks after the mailing, the electronic format of the newsletter is posted on the NE web. We prefer as many members as possible switch to the on-line newsletter and hope that the expanded version will be an incentive. This time only, the expanded eNews newsletter available to all members early. The expanded newsletter is available on the Northeast Online web site (www.concours.org/ne/newsletters.htm).
COG National - by Mike Flynn, #4493 Wow! What a way to do my first COG National. I’ve done a couple of regional rallies, but this was my first National. So, how do I do it? Do I tiptoe in, test the waters with my toes? Hell no! I plunge right on in by being part of the staff (wearing a couple of hats too). In hindsight, I know I met more people that way and had fun in the process! The pre-reg process went smoothly, with a lot of help from Steve Smith setting up the database, and doing the web reporting. Onsite, I helped Elvin with the biker movies. Jason came through here with the big screen TV rental! I think the movie night idea was a very good one, and it seems the members enjoyed it too! The most daunting task I encountered was the slideshow for the banquet. I gave myself a crash course in Power Point, and think the show went over well. I would have loved to been able to get all the pictures up that people shared, but there just wasn’t enough time. I did miss out on the group photo, but seeing everyone watch the show at dinner made up for it. All in all, I had a helluva great time, and I know my family did too! Jason put on a rally to measure other rallies by, and the people of Johnstown (and surrounding areas) were as nice as can be. I can’t wait for the next National! Page 2
Northeast Area Officers Area Director Steven Smith, #3184 Naugatuck, CT 203-720-7575 nead@concours.org
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Newsletter Editor Louis Caplan #2894 703-978-9844 Nighthawk700@yahoo.com
Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh (Western PA) Joe Cyprych, #4665 McDonald, PA 724-796-1401 CYPRYCH@HKY.COM DelMarVa & Philly burbs (PA/NJ) Bob Chappell, #1283 Claymont, DE 302-791-0582 cog1283@comcast.net Maryland/Southern PA Russell Fleming, #599 Hampstead, MD 410-374-9687 FLEMING@QIS.NET
New Hampshire Tony Shelver, #2647 Moultonborough, NH 603.520.0324 tshelver@hotmail.com
Mid-Atlantic States Patrick Sprague, #1887 Luray, VA 540-743-4874 (home) 540- 743-5132 (work) 540-743-3229 (fax) PSprague@shentel.net
Massachusetts Kevin Martin, #145 Dracut, MA 978-459-6275 cog145@sprintmail.com
Atlantic Maritimes, Canada Ian Rennie, #5525 Saint John, NB 506-635-2124 IanRennie@mac.com
Connecticut Jonathan Coler, #5379 Rocky Hill, CT 860-257-4009 jcoler@yahoo.com
Greater Toronto, Canada Craig and Lynn Scott, #6054/A Guelph, Ontario 519-823-1545 clscott@golden.net
Assistant Area Directors
Metro NY/NJ Jim Clark, #2113 Valley Stream, NY 516-872-3694 NY Hudson Valley Mike Flynn, #4493 Bedford Hills, NY 914-244-3537 Keltwolf@optonline.net
Northeast Area News Newsletter Staff: Louis Caplan, Steven Smith The Northeast Area News is a publication for Northeast Area members of the Concours Owners Group. Submissions are welcomed and members are encouraged to share information about a wide variety of topics on motorcycling. The preferred method is via e-mail, so the editor doesn’t have to do a lot of typing, but any type of legible submission will be gladly accepted. Digital images are welcome, but please do not embed them in the document. Submissions may be edited to
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Steven Smith 39 Alison Ave Naugatuck, CT 06770-3566 nead@concours.org Many of the opinions stated in this publication may make no sense to those sound of mind and may just be conveniently ignored. If you use any of the information in this rag to incur damage to yourself, your motor or any innocent or not so innocent bystanders it is you own fault...you were warned! Copyright 2004 © Concours Owners Group
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MD/PA Report - by Russell Fleming AAD
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Don’t Forget... November 21 - Brunch ride to Shrewsbury Family Restaurant Jay & Kristin Shaffer has volunteered to lead a ride along the Susquehanna River. Hope to see you there. (See the Ride Schedule for details) Here is a ride report from the August 15 COG/BMW Camaraderie rides. There were about 38 people to show up. There were Connies, BMWs, Honda STs, Yamaha FJR, crotch rockets, Goldwings, and one full dresser Harley in attendance. With our bellies full from the buffet breakfast it was time to break up in smaller groups and receive the route sheets. Russell was with Eddie Phelps on his BMW and Ray Thompson on his Gold Wing. On one of the roads I took the back and watched Eddie and Ray on the Whoopee Doos and getting off the ground. Stopping at a rest stop we found 4 BMWs and 1 Connie. A BMW rider said I’ve heard about these Connie riders wanting to ride and this is my first time riding with them, but I guess I can say that you guys are real Motorcycle Riders and not afraid to ride. The only Harley rider decided to stop along the road and showing the camaraderie of the other riders at least 10 people stopped to make sure he was okay. The ride ended again at another buffet. Everybody should have had plenty of food as well as stories Here is a response I got from some of the riders. I did not realize that we had so many nice roads this close to home. Do you think we can have this again next year? Here is one of the emails that a COG member sent me... WhoopseeDoos and Dosey Does with Conks, Beemers and Wings.
The COG/BMW Togetherness Ride began on a bright Maryland morning as we left the Frederick Golden Corral after a generous Breakfast Buffet. Some of us were able to push ourselves away from the buffet before others, so we left in small groups, having first picked up our route sheets from Russell Fleming, the rally master. The Connie threesome I was a member of (me plus Pat and Trevor) took off following the route sheet. After a short ride on I-70 W, we turned on to Alt US40W and the fun began. A few miles later, the route became a seemingly endless series of up and down small hills that followed the rolling ridges of the farmland it traversed. Speed had to be controlled to avoid getting airborne. Later we found out that one of our Goldwing 1800 sport bike pilots passed another unsuspecting [not member of the ride] Wingdinger while airborne after cresting one of the humps! We soon realized that Russell had thrown everything he had at us. After another 90 miles of scenic twisties, small towns, and a few more whoopdedoos, we came upon a stretch named “641 Truck Route” Since the route sheet said to be sure to TAKE TRUCK ROUTE, we all complied. What this “Truck Route’ became was what I dubbed the MiniDragon….a series of quick short rises connected by curves in opposite directions. It was great fun on a Connie, but I don’t think truckers enjoy it much! After that it was on to the scenic South Mountain area where our trio was afflicted by too much GPS reading and not enough route sheet and road sign watching. After two false starts in different directions near the Mount Alto area, we finally spied the right turn onto Old Forge Road, and made our way to Waynesboro PA. The Mountain Gate Family Restaurant and another buffet was the official end of the 149 mile ride…but for those of us with GPS’s and inability to read street and road signs while watching the road and the route sheet, more like 179 miles.
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After another repast, Trevor and I set out for our return trips about 30 minutes apart. Later we compared notes and found out we both ran into the SR550 closure and detour. My subsequent back roads tour around Ft. Richie and through the edges of the Cattoctin National Forest to Thurmont is another story entirely. All in all, it was a great ride with great people. No mishaps and no one rode or went home hungry! I never would have suspected there were that many cool roads this close to my home base. Herman Tessman. COG 5302
Hudson Valley Report - by Mike Flynn, #4493 Well, there hasn’t been much happening in the Hudson Valley this year. This was mostly due to my surgery in the beginning of the year, the bike parked for the winter, and massive amounts of maintenance that it needed before it could be road ready. I didn’t plan any rides this season, instead tagging along with my CT counterpart, Jon Coler, on some of his rides. It was nice not having to put together the ride, but I did miss it. Rest assured, there will be some rides for 2005 in the Hudson Valley. I was fortunate enough to join Jon, Dave Samuels, Bob Wallace, and Siggy for the scouting party to VT. We camped out, rode some fantastic roads, sat around the campfire and lied about how good we rode, and sacrificed a virgin. OK, would you believe small furry creatures? Also in 2004 I put together a ride up to Albany for the bike exhibit at the Albany Institute of History and Art. It ended up being Brad May, his riding partner, and myself. There were some fine machines in there, even if a couple were Harley’s. We explored some great back roads, enjoyed a very tasty meal right across the street, and capped it off with a great ride home. September found my wife and I trailering up to Stowe, VT for the Fall Rally. I was bringing up the copious door prizes, and assorted rally materials, so the rest of the staff could ride (in the rain). Working the registration table was great, as I was able to put faces to names, and meet more people than I usually would. I also got in some real fun riding while there. The high point of the rally was me glued to the back tire of Tony Shelver’s bike. OK, maybe there was a bunch of traffic that he was stuck behind. The host hotel, Commodore’s Inn and Yacht Club, was superb! They went out of their way to make us feel welcome, not just taking our money. This place will get return business from me! My riding season has been cut short, due to an unfortunate accident at work. I had parked my bike at work, when 10 minutes later some guy mistook the gas for the brake and turned my 2000 Connie into a soccer ball. He was out of control, but luckily no one got hurt. My bike has been totaled by the dealer (without checking the forks he was up to $8000). It remains to be seen what I will get from the insurance company, but I will be looking for a used bike. Depending on the amount I get, I am looking at another Connie, ST1100, or maybe a Honda VFR (a Suzuki Bandit is an outside choice). Whatever my next bike is, I will continue to be in COG. I could never leave such a great bunch of folks that are like a family to me. (Ed. note: Mike just purchased a used Triumph Sprint ST) I am putting together the ride schedule for next year. Is there anything you'd like to see? Picnic rides, dinner meets, activities (ride/fly, or ride/canoe, etc), backroads fun, long distance eats? I welcome any and all thoughts. You can contact me via email at keltwolf@optonline.net or my cell is 914-263-5440.
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Massachusetts AAD Report - by Kevin Martin, AAD #145 I can’t believe it, summer is over already, seems like the riding season just started a short time ago, where did the time go? Don’t despair; some of the best riding of the season is in October in New England. Cool mornings, and mild afternoons make for some great motorcycling. The Fall Rally was a great success, the Commodores Inn in Stowe Vermont was a very nice place and the owners and staff were pleasant and very accommodating. The Inn was located right on RT 100 with easy access to some great motorcycle touring roads, like Smugglers Notch. I enjoyed staying at the Commodores so much I wouldn’t hesitate to return. Good job Steve and all of the volunteers! What’s Happening in Massachusetts COGdom I still have at least one local ride remaining on the schedule, planned for October 30th. If the weather cooperates, I may add one more ride in November, so keep checking the COG Ride Schedule Database for last minute additions and changes. As I mentioned in the last AAD Report, I have some downloadable files on the Massachusetts Home Page for Members to use when doing their own service on their Connies. I completely revised my Valve Adjustment instructions and tracking log and its available for download on my Technical Page. If you’ve use my previous valve adjustment log, I urge you to use this new one on your next valve adjustment. The outlined valve adjustment procedure is the same basic procedure in the Kawasaki Shop Manual and the Clymer Concours Shop Manual. I’ve tailored my tracking log to make it very easy for the user to step through the shop manual procedure while being able to record the valve adjustment settings. Using my new log will be much faster than the old procedure and more accurate. A couple of tips that I recommend, Don’t remove the timing cover, I use the access port to check TDC alignment. Also, I use the starter to rotate the crankshaft, then fine tune by rotating the rear wheel in 6th gear. If you use my valve adjustment procedure, drop me an email and let me know how it worked out for you. I’ve never done this before, but I feel I should put a plug in for one of our Industry Members. It’s not often that a parts supplier has such good customer service that you feel impelled to spread the word. That’s how I feel about Gary Murphy’s “Murphkits” for the Concours. Buying top quality accessories for the Concours is as simple as selecting what you want on Murphs website, ( http:// www.murphskits.com ). I’ve bought a lot of stuff from Murph, and I’ve never been disappointed, and my shipment arrives on time every time. I swear that Gary stays up nights just to make sure what you ordered get out on time. Murph offers top quality products for any year Concours. My last order from Murph was a set of his tip over bars. I was very impressed at the quality of the bars, and the detail provided in the installation instructions. Hey folks Christmas is coming so treat yourself to some great add ons’ for your Connie. Thanks for the great service Gary, now if you would just carry tires, I’d be all set. Finally, here’s another one of my motorcycle weather safety reports. Motorcycling –vs- Bitter Cold Taking a long ride on a cold day can be no fun if you lack preparation. Worse, it can be extremely dangerous, because of the insidious effects of something called hypothermia.
muscle control gets clumsy – two things that can be deadly when riding a motorcycle. So the first thing you need to do is watch for shivering, numbing of the fingers and toes, and general clumsiness. These indicate mild hypothermia, which means its time to do something about it before you move into the next phase of moderate hypothermia. Moderate hypothermia, is marked by dazed consciousness, loss of fine motor coordination, slurred speech, violent shivering and irrational behavior. On a bike, your best bet is to stop someplace where its warm and warm up long before it gets to this stage. But if that’s not possible, here are a couple of tips that may just save your life. Wind and wetness both rob the body of precious heat, increasing the danger of hypothermia. Your best bet is to look for any protection from the wind. If your riding up on the highway, get off immediately and reduce your speeds to lower the wind chill effect on your body. Pull over in an area that will give you shelter from the wind like behind a building or along a line of dense trees. If any of your under clothes are damp, change them or remove them. Damp clothes draw heat away from your body. Take advantage of the heat given off by your engine. Use common sense here, don’t pull into an enclosed space with the engine running, you could expose yourself to carbon monoxide poisoning. Use the engine to warm your hands and to drive some warmth back into your body. Once your body core temperature comes back up, you can ride again, just take it easy and stop for a more thorough warm up as soon as possible. The next time you go for a cold temperature ride, bring electrics to keep your body warm. If you don’t have electrics, carry some of those chemical heat packs that can be used to keep you hands and feet warm or stuff them in your jacket to keep you core temperature up. It’s also a good idea to have one of those ski hoods that you can wear under your helmet that will keep your head warm and protect your neck from the cold wind. Riding in the cold can be enjoyable if your ride smart. Have a good Autumn and stay safe.
Western Pennsylvania - by Joe Cyprych AAD #4665 Hello fellow Coggers, the riding season has been excellent this year, with the Sundays meet, greet and rides, and several weekend events that we attended. Next year we will continue the meet and greet rides, and I will be working on putting together a few weekend trips, along with attending some of the numerous other events that others have planned over the winter (yea I said it ). I was thinking of putting together maybe a breakfast, lunch etc. get together, along with attending the Cycle Show in Cleveland, and possibly a tech session. Any suggestions or input, let me know. I want to thank the other AADs and COG members in this area for taking the time and effort to put together some really great rides and weekend trips that I attended this year, you guys are the best. Take care and ride safe.
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Northeast Ride Schedule - view the most current event info at www.concours.org/ne/schedules.htm Repetitive Events (ON) S. Central Ontario Get-Together Monthly Dinner Meeting: Every 2nd Tuesday of each month at T.L.J’s Bar and Grill, 43 Main Street, Campbellville, ON at 6:30PM. Some people even arrive earlier to enjoy supper. Meet to exchange factual anecdotes, plan rides etc. Campbellville is located at the 401 and Guelph Line, exit 312. The restaurant is on the left past the lights at the bottom of the hill just over the railway tracks. Note: Bumpers in Milton is now closed on Tuesday. Contact Dave Clancy 905.389.7681 clanfam@hwcn.org or Craig Scott 519.823.1545 clscott@golden.net (CT) Dinner Ride-In Monthly, remainder of 2004 only: We will gather for dinner and conversation on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6pm. Great way to meet and renew old friendships. Check the schedule to see if a new place was selected as a change of pace. If not, our usual meeting place will be the Cromwell Diner, Cromwell, CT, I-91, exit 21 (RT372), about 1/4 mile west on the left. Contact Jon Coler 860-257-4009 or joncoler@yahoo.com
of Luray. This will be approximately a 260 mile ride on Saturday from OWO, with camping available there Friday and Saturday nights. A continental breakfast will be served Saturday and Sunday mornings, barbecue on Friday night, and a chili with fixins’ supper on Saturday night. Lunch on Saturday will be on the road. Come ride with friends, make some new ones, and see the beauty of Autumn in the mountains. To get to the Sprague's, from Luray, VA, ride north on Rt. 340 about 5 miles. When you see Springfield Elementary School on the left, go about 1/2 mile further and turn left on Rt. 661 (Cavalier Rd). Rt. 661 becomes a good gravel road. Ride 8/10 mile and turn right on Beylor's Ferry Road. Go 4/10 mile and their house is the third driveway on the left (#421 Beylor's Ferry Road). Turn left at the "Wheelie" and allow the dogs to sniff you. Please call or email Pat and Sharry so they can plan the food requirements. Contact: Pat Sprague at 540-743-4874 or psprague@shentel.net
(MA) Trip to Lake Sunapee, NH 10/30/2004 - Meet at Dunkin Donuts on RT 110, Chelmsford, MA (Exit 34 / 495) @ 8:30 am for a late Fall ride up to Lake Sunapee. Routes include; NH RT-123, 124, 103. Host: (PA) Meet Greet and Ride Sundays Kevin Martin 978-459-6275 or We will meet at the Kings Restaurant located in cog145@sprintmail.com Imperial PA. at 10:00 am and pick a destination (NH) The ABF2 Ride-to-eat with who ever shows up, or I will have a ride planned. Kings is located right off the Imperial 10/31004 – (Absolutely B*y Freezing, Absolutely B*y Final) Last ride of the year. exit of routes 22-30. Need directions or more Venue TBD. Tony Shelver 603.520.0324 or info, contact Joe Cyprych. cyprych@hky.com tshelver@hotmail.com or 724.796.1401. Hope to see you there.
weather. Contact Russell Fleming at 410-374-9687 or fleming@qis.net (CT) Meet, Greet n Ride, Southbury 11/21/2004 - Meeting time 9:00am at Dunkin Donuts in Southbury. A route may be provided or riders will decide where they want to go. Directions: From I-84: Get off exit 15 go north to light at first shopping plaza on left. Take a left and then an immediate left into shopping plaza. Look for Dunkin Donuts. (Look carefully, zoning laws don’t allow usual bright DD sign Contact Jon Coler 860.257.4009 or joncoler@yahoo.com (ON) Metro Toronto Motorcycle Show 12/03/04 – 12/05/04 - This is not a COG function. Hope to see you there. Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building. 255 Front Street West, Toronto, ON. Contact Craig & Lynn Scott 519-823-1545 or clscott@golden.net if you are interested in attending as a group. For more information, check the web: www.sportsmensshows.com/tms (NH) New Hampshire Holiday Dinner 12/11/04 - venue TBD: Contact Tony Shelver 603.520.0324 / tshelver@hotmail.com, or watch the COG events online database.
(VA) "Cross the Border", Breakfast & Ride 12/12/2004 - We’ll meet at That’s-A-Burger, Inc. at 19606 Carson Road, Dinwiddie, VA (804) 469-7716 at 9 AM. This is on Route 703 near the intersection of Route 670. We’ll leave around 10 AM to ride some back roads crossing into NC, ending up in Appomattox, VA for (VA) Brrrrrrr Ride lunch. Contact: Pat Sprague at 540-743-4874 or 11/12/04 - 11/14/04 - Bundle up and point your psprague@shentel.net Calendar of Events headlight toward the Natural Bridge, VA KOA campground where we will gather on Friday “Wherever Ride” (PA) Sunday Breakfast Ride Cross Keys and Saturday nights to poke fires and partake of 01/01/05 - If the weather permits, give the TV a Diner COG fellowship. For those not wanting to rest and your bike some exercise. Maybe you’ll 10/17/04 - Meet for breakfast at 9 am At Cross camp, cabins are available at the KOA, get that 50K or 100K sticker this year. No Keys Diner. Restaurant is located at the 540-291-2770 to reserve one. Motels in the area scheduled ride, “Just Do It”. Email or call intersection of US route 30 and route 94 in New are: Fancy Hill Motel, Natural Bridge, VA another COG friend and get together. Oxford PA. Paul Farinholt has laid out a ride of 540-291-2143; Natural Bridge Inn & 120 mile their the pigeon hill area of PA. Conference Center, Natural Bridge, VA (CT) Hooters of Wethersfield Ending at Gettysburg Dinner for a light lunch. 540-291-2121; Red Mill Inn, Natural Bridge, 01/04/05 - We will meet at Hooters @ 6:00 PM. Contact: Russell Fleming 410-374-9687 or VA 540-291-1704; Budget Inn, Natural Bridge, Combined with the awesome company of fleming@qis.net VA 540-291-2896. We will meet for breakfast fellow COGgers, what could be better? Hooters 8:30 AM Saturday at the Fancy Hill Restaurant is located at 1731 Berlin Turnpike, (CT) Meet, Greet n Ride, Southbury at 4832 S. Lee Highway, Natural Bridge, VA Wethersfield, CT. For directions, call Hooters at 10/17//2004 - Meeting time 9:00am at Dunkin (540) 291-2860. After breakfast we will ride 860-563-8083. Weather permitting; an Donuts in Southbury. A route may be provided some favorite scenic roads before returning to impromptu ride will follow dinner. Contact: Jon or riders will decide where they want to go. the KOA. Contact: Pat Sprague at Coler 860-257-4009 or joncoler@yahoo.com Directions: From I-84: Get off exit 15 go north 540-743-4874 or psprague@shentel.net or to light at first shopping plaza on left. Take a Russell Fleming at 410-374-9687 or (VA) Port Royal Ride left and then an immediate left into shopping fleming@qis.net KOA info: 01/09/05 - We’ll meet at Horne’s Restaurant at plaza. Look for Dunkin Donuts. (Look www.koakampgrounds.com/where/ carefully, zoning laws don’t allow usual bright Port Royal, VA at the intersection of Routes va/46144.htm DD sign Contact Jon Coler 860.257.4009 or 301 and 17 at 9:00 AM. Jim Sparkman has joncoler@yahoo.com (PA) Ride to Shrewsbury Family Restaurant some interesting back roads planned for us to ride before arriving at another place serving 11/21/04 - Meet at 10 am for brunch at (VA) Fall Foliage Ride Weekend Shrewsbury Family Restaurant. The restaurant great, hot food! In the event of snow/sleet this 10/22/04 – 10/24/04 - Pat and Sharry Sprague ride will be held on the January 16th. Any is located 2 miles south of Shrewsbury at the will host a weekend camp and ride at their questions or comments please contact Jim intersection of Susquehanna Trail and Keller home based One Wheel Only, seven miles north (Continued on page 6) Drive. We will make a ride up depended on the E X P AN D E D I S S U E 5 , 2 0 0 4
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Sparkman at 540.775.5864 or kawvger12@aol.com (PA) Chili n' Cheese Tech Session 01/08/05 - Former Marylanders now Pennsyltuckians, Mike and Roseanne Schmidt once again host the famous Chili n' Cheese gig in their garage at the rear of their home at 438 South Franklin Street in Hanover, PA. Mike will also host a tech session if there is any interest. Please bring parts or fluids you will need. Mike will provide garage space, tools and a lift, and our own COG Technical Editor, Guy Young will be on hand. Things get started at 9:00am. Chili and grilled cheese sandwiches will be served around Noon for those mainly interested in eating. If you want your valves adjusted, please make arrangements to bring your bike the night before, or truck it to the Schmidt's on Saturday morning. Get your bike ready for the riding season and enjoy great food and COG camaraderie. It has to be warmer this year. Directions to Mike's garage: From the North, East or West: From the center square in Hanover (where PA routes 94, 116 and 194 intersect), go south on PA 94 (Baltimore St.) through 2 traffic lights and make a right when you get to Mt. Royal Ave. Turn right at the first alley. The garage is on the left. From the South: Go north on MD route 30 into PA. After passing through 4 traffic lights, make a left
when you get to Mt. Royal Ave. Turn right at the first alley. The garage is on the left. For those who are directionally challenged and rely on GPS, the coordinates are: N 39° 47.64' W 76° 58.66'. Please RSVP to the Schmidt’s so they can plan enough food. 717.637.2663 or Schmidt@superpa.net
Weather permitting; an impromptu ride will follow dinner. Contact: Jon Coler 860-2574009 or joncoler@yahoo.com
(MD) Chicken Corn Soup Gig 02/12/2005 - John and Missy Lippy will host a hearty cold weather feed at there home at 227 East Green Street in Westminster, MD. We’ll (DC) Cycle World Motorcycle Show meet at John and Missy’s at Noon and the ride 01/15/05 - This is not a COG function.. Hope to will be getting there and home. Please RSVP a see you there. Washington Convention Center; week before so the Lippy’s can plan food. 410.871.3285 or m.lippy@netzero.com Washington, DC 202.249.3000 www.motorcycleshows.com Contact: Pat (VA) Breakfast & Ride Sprague at 540.743.4874 or psprague@shentel.net 02/13/05 - Gordonsville, VA Breakfast and ride…and maybe lunch and ride. At 9:30 AM, (NY) Cycle World Motorcycle Show meet at the Innwood Restaurant on RT 15 just 01/22/05 - This is not a COG function. Hope to north of the traffic circle in Gordonsville. A ride will follow, weather permitting. Hope for see you there. Jacob K. Javits Convention blue skies and clean roads. Will anyone get a Center, NYC (212) 216-2000 50K or 100K sticker on this ride? Come and www.motorcycleshows.com Contact: see. Alternate date if bad weather will be (CT) Willngton Pizza House Sunday 2/20/05. Contact: Pat Sprague at 540.743.4874 or psprague@shentel.net 02/01/05 - Located on Route 32, Willington, CT, Willington Pizza House is said to serve the BEST pizza in Tolland County. I can attest that the food at Willington Pizza is simply There are more events on the NE schedule that orgasmic! Their red potato pizza is to die for! will appear next issue or go to the online ride We’ll meet at 6:00 PM and dine while our taste database: www.concours.org/schedule buds perform amazing somersaults. For directions and a sneak peak at their menu, visit their website at www.willingtonpizza.com/.
CT Report - by Jonathan Coler, AAD An abundance of fun seems very much the recipe for making time fly by. As I reflect over spring, summer and autumn 2004, it seems to me that the span of time comprising the 2004 riding season passed in the blink of an eye. In 2004, Connecticut events and rides averaged roughly 8 participants per event. That is a nice turnout on a per event basis. However, it reflects only a small fraction of the Connecticut membership. Where is everybody hiding? You’ve been missing out on awesome times and – oh! - so much fun! During my first year as CT AAD, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting many CT members, but not as many as I hoped to meet over the course of the riding season. According to current records, there are 47 active CT members. So, once again, I’d like to take the opportunity to encourage all to participate in events and rides as often as you possibly can in order to get the most out of your membership. Your participation in events and rides is, in my humble opinion, by far, the best contribution you can make toward the culture and trends of COG and in your local chapter. It is through active participation, involved communication and your input of much-valued feedback that I am able to assess what is sought after by members. The information you provide coupled with your participation create the tools I have available to define and shape future satisfying rides and events. This past year has spawned some very successful rides and a variety of awesome COG events: the northeast Spring Fling in Jackson, NH, the National Rally in Johnstown, PA and the northeast Fall Rally in Stowe, VT were each terrific! (I extend much gratitude to those who planned and organized these grand events). Local sensations included Sherman Baumann’s Wrench Session, our visit to Bash Bish Falls in the Berkshire Taconics, Rein’s Deli in Vernon, CT, Marcus Dairy in Danbury, CT, The Wandering Moose Café in West
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Cornwall, CT and the Vanilla Bean in Pomfret. My taste buds are still wild with delight from experiencing the food at Wood’s Pit BBQ and Mexican Café in Bantam, CT. Of course the roads, those wonderful winding, twisties of seemingly endless miles of orgasmic bliss, are not to be taken for granted and left without notable mention. Yet, on a personal note, I must add that the most favored thoughts I have while I reminisce about the 2004 riding year are those fond times which include the people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting through my association with COG, the camaraderie and the fun times shared. Together, we have made the Connecticut chapter rock! On the horizon is another spectacular riding year. (Notice how I’ve managed to completely ignore winter with a pseudo-suave wanderlust)? A glimpse at the Connecticut chapter 2005 riding schedule is available on the COG web site: (www.concours.org/schedule) and ready for your review. Many folks have expressed that for convenience our ride-ins be held on Tuesday nights. An interest in experiencing diversity in cuisine and location is also factored into the coming year’s Tuesday Night’s Meet, Greet & Ride. The rides in 2005 are planned to provide scenic adventure, new routes with lots of marvel, attractive destinations and the riches of experiencing Sport Touring At Its Finest! But like Lotto, you have to be in it to win it. As a final note, if anyone is interested in hosting a ride or local event please contact me. I can be reached at 860-257-4009 or joncoler@yahoo.com. Let’s make 2005 the best riding year ever!
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Run with the Wolf - by Pat Sprague, AAD #1887
New Hampshire Report - by Tony Shelver, #2647
We really lucked out weather wise and got to do this ride and the rally in between two hurricanes; however Hurricane Frances left much damage for the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Blue Ridge Motorcycle Campground, and other area roads. The owners at BRMC called me the morning that their bridge washed out, effectively closing the campground, and I located other lodging in nearby Waynesville for Thursday night.
You’ve all received and (hopefully) read my note about reducing my time spent on organizing COG activities. I’d love to be as involved in COG as in the past, but my increased business travel schedule is getting in the way. At this time, nobody has stepped forward to take over as NH AAD: until such time as somebody steps forward, I’ll continue with the administrative side of things.
I left home in rain gear at 6:30AM and every ten miles closer to Afton Mountain the skies cleared more with 50% blue on arrival. Joining Clyde Watson, Ron Penn, Bob Held, and Mike Schmidt we cancelled ‘PlanB’- a ride down I-81 and jumped on the BRP. There was very little traffic Bob Held on the Cherohala Skyway but many green leaves on the road, but few branches, and we made good time. It was a little strange to see a five ton National park truck tooling along at 40 mph with it’s snow blade a couple inches off the pavement, clearing leaves and twigs from the roadway. Rock and mudslides below Linville Falls, NC closed the Parkway there; the Parkway may be back to normal by next year at this time. We caught up with Jim Hammond at a rest stop on ride down. Rich Rizinger was already settled in with a nice Asheville microbrew when we arrived at the Lake View motel in the dark. Brian Jordan and several other Canadians were there, also. It was good to see our Northern Neighbors again. After a very good on-site brekkie on Friday we headed out for some of the nicer roads between Waynesville and Suches, GA and I think we got to ride most of them. There was unusually heavy traffic on many roads, and a Harley event in Asheville had the roads filled with those great American bikes. But the slowest thing out there was a big bad pick ’em up truck pulling a bass boat over deals gap. The day had warmed up considerably so we took a long break at the Cross Roads of Time. Most of the usual suspects were present at Two Wheels Only. Clyde’s son, Clyde, Jr., came in late on his Concours for the rally and a ride the week after with Dad. On Saturday a short ride to Twosie’s necessitated a longer ride back. Of course, it’s just terrible that we have to ride a 25 mile round trip on sweet route 60 to get to “wet” Dalhlonega. Just terrible. :^) The only mishap the whole trip occurred at TWO when a to-remain-nameless Mid Atlantic Cogger fell into the creek in the pitch dark after just coming off a well lit porch with no flashlight. His last thought: “I don’t remember there being a step here.” No damage, it all came out in the wash.
One more administrative detail: if you are not getting emails from me regarding upcoming events, I (and probably COG) probably don’t have your current email address: please forward it to me at tshelver@hotmail.com. I do try to phone non-email members to notify them of upcoming events, but I’m a lot more consistent with email communications. We’ve had a pretty good year to date, with some successful events, including the Polly’s Pancake Parlor run, the NE Spring Fling, and Dave Roman’s Tech Day, as well the NE fall tech day organized independently by Scott Jalbert, Alan Peabody and Mike Webber at Alan’s house in Maine. We also had a few rides with substantially reduced attendance mostly due to poor weather: the upside was that I got to spend some quality time with Jeff Miller from Bar Harbor and Rich Lalancette from VT! The very wet 45th Parallel lunch ride (attended by myself, Mike Benhan and Jeff Adams) was a good chance to prove that Frogg Toggs work, and that the Avons retain excellent wet weather handling even with over 7k miles on them… As a result of the low wet-weather turnouts and also for liability reasons, in the future rain stops play for all NH events. If in doubt, contact the event organizer or AAD-NH.
We will have had a few more impromptu fall rides by the time you get this. The two remaining planned 2004 and the known 2005 events are: •
The ABF2 (Absolutely B###y Freezing, Absolutely B###y Final) brunch, October 31, 12:00 at the Corner House Inn (603-284-6219) in Center Sandwich, corner of Rte 113 / 109.
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Christmas Dinner: December 11, venue TBD - Contact Tony Shelver, or watch the online COG events.
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Polly’s Pancake Parlor opening weekend ride returns for the 4th year: Sunday, May 1. Meet at Polly’s on Rt 117 in Sugar Hill, NH (www.pollyspancakeparlor.com), or meet at the Dunkin Donuts in New Hampton on Rt 104 east of I-93 exit 23 at 8:30 for an optional ride.
I’m still looking for members who would like to plan and run events during 2005: Tech days, weekend campouts, rides, lunches, meet-andgreet rides, whatever. Let me know and I’ll get them on the schedule. Contact Tony Shelver for additional information: tshelver@hotmail.com / 603.520.0324.
Vic Salisbury and company orchestrated a fun rally program where nice door prizes found new homes and Jim Hammond won his third “Oldest Attendant” award at the Wolf. Jim is 74. I believe he may be the World’s Oldest Teenager. Ah the food, place, folks, roads, bikes, and the weather were all the best. If you were there you are smiling now because you just remembered that. I Hope to see you at a COG ride this fall. (Ed. note: While this is a SE COG event, many NE members travel south to join the fun)
Jim Hammond, wins another “Oldest Attendant” award at the Wolf E X P AN D E D I S S U E 5 , 2 0 0 4
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Northeast Tech Session - by Alan Peabody Alan Peabody hosted the Northeast Tech Session at this home in Southern Maine on September 26th 2004. There was a total of 13 bikes from as far as New Jersey to meet other riders and do some light maintenance work. Scott Jalbert provided the technical know-how showing several riders how to perform carb syncing, needle shimming and a head bearing adjustment (several times over on the same bike!). Other work included counter-balancer adjustment, spark plug changing and floppy mirror maintenance. The weather was perfect, the group was great, the wrenching was fun and after all the hard work was done a short ride to Old Orchard Beach ended the day with a great beach-side lunch. Pictures from the session can be found at http://photos.yahoo.com/zg1k2k2 Alan wants to thanks all of the riders that made the session a huge success and especially Scott Jalbert for his expertise and the use of his carb tools!
The General’s Scouts Ride Report - by Pat Sprague, AAD #1887 September 24-26, 2004 - Troops began arriving at the OWO encampment on Friday afternoon with Chief Sergeant Nasca the last to arrive by moonlight. By the time the evening vittles had settled the personnel present included Dusty Schilling, Guy Young, Nate Chaplinski, Mike Schmidt, Chris and Kendra Weaver, Jason Kaplitz, Joe Cyprych, Alan Mognet, Rich Riczinger, Scott Ashbaugh, Mike Nasca, and Pat and Sharry Sprague. We rode out in fog on Saturday morning and made rendezvous with reinforcements in New Market, adding Rick and Jean Miller, Herman Tessman, Bob and Nicole Held, Jim Pugh, Pete long, and Bobby Winters to the ranks. After a most satisfactory breaking of the fast we mounted up and rode a “generally” Northern route trying to avoid enemy encounters, though they were common on the roads. All roads traveled were far superior to the ones I remembered 140 years ago in this area. Many even had signs! The Cork Street tavern and watering hole was used in Winchester, right where it has been since before there was a North and a South. Most of the troops got off their steeds at the Valley Cycle Center where we checked out the most modern tack and riding britches. They had a very young golden palomino there they called Concours. It looked quite willing and capable, and of excellent lineage. We proceeded in a “generally” Southern direction past the twin Shenandoah Rivers at Front Royal and stopped by to visit with Belle Boyd. We were disappointed to learn that Ms. Boyd was presently away, operating in her useful service to the Confederacy. Upon returning to our encampment and after neatly corralling the steeds, Master Chef Kaplitz manned the grill and served up real meat! No hardtack and boiled chicory for the troops tonight, we had real meat and ale and sarsaparilla a plenty. No rider was left hungry. Out of harm’s way we relaxed by a council fire and listened to tales and dissertations on folding chairs, firemanship, and hot hitchhikers. Thanks to all who attended and until next time we saddle up together, keep your powder dry and your steed at the ready.
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Dog Days Ride - by Jason Kaplitz, #62 Pat Sprague had the Dog Days of Summer ride at Boyer Station on the calendar since early in the season and I was really looking forward to attending, but... As the Dog Days ride approached so did Hurricane Charley and it had brought cool temperatures to my part of the W. PA and there was a threat of some heavy rain over the weekend all along the east coast.
close enough to allow for some morning exploration of the back roads of WV. Can you Back Mountain road? Neat little lane and a halfer that’s about 25 miles long and route 150, the Highlands Scenic Highway which is the exact opposite. Wide, wide open and
Well, I’ve been wet before and I’ve got a Darien and I love riding in West Virginia so what the heck, I’m off. If I stay home I’ll end up doing chores. I left Johnstown in a very light drizzle and temps in the low 60’s, some Dog Days of summer. The weather improved as I headed south with the drizzle letting up, but as I approached Oakland MD the temperature took a nose dive into the 50’s. I had to stop and get a hot coffee and put my jacket liner in! August! Man this weather sucks. South of Oakland I start to feel a change in the air; warmer and the clouds are parting. What’s that bright orange thing in the sky? SUN! Sure enough I arrive at the campground to acceptable temps and ten or twelve Coggers with their tents set up. It doesn’t take long for me to have my tent up, a beverage chilling and dinner in front of me! Pork Chops-you can’t beat the fried pork products in West Virginia. After dinner we spent quality time around the campfire (stolen wood, don’t ask) with friends and beverages and watched a few more riders pull in. Last man standing was about midnight. Morning came quickly; the sun was shining and the temps were good. Off to the shower I go; no line! While waiting for everyone to eat we’re in ear shot of the weather forecast. Bad news, chance of torrential rains, perhaps 4 or 5 inches this afternoon. I go
fast! Chilly too! I arrive for lunch first, followed by fellow PA guys Joe Cyprych and Allen Mognet. We wait patiently for the rest of the gang, and we wait and wait until finally I say, “hey, I’m hungry; lets eat without them!” We where treated to the Saturday lunch buffet at the Hutte, which serves Swiss food. Spicy chicken, sausage, homemade sauerkraut & dill pickles and the best carrots in the world! The rest of the gang arrives as we three finish our peach cobbler. Yum yum, the cobbler is worth the drive. We hear tales of gravel roads, and the long route but Joe, Allen and I really aren’t interested; we’d like a nap! Great riding back to camp over routes 15, 20 219 and 66. With a stop for liquid provisions we’re back in camp at 5:30 or so. Now lunch was late and large so there is a definite possibility that we’re not going to be hungry before the restaurant closes at 7:30; but most likely won’t make it through the night without more food! What to do? Clyde suggests some preventative eating - yep, eat not because you’re hungry, but because you don’t want to get hungry. We’re not all convinced. Well, guess what. The campground owners were having a family reunion and as happens at most reunions they’ve got too much food! Before you know it we’re sitting around the picnic table eating hand breaded fish and hot wings! Life is good. Oh, did I mention that we didn’t see a drop of rain on Saturday, not a one. Guess I didn’t need that room! And no profit, just $25.00’s of beer money spent.
Sunday started out a bit foggy, but that soon burnt off. I headed off with Clyde Watson going south and then east on Route 39 to Goshen, VA before splitting off; Clyde continuing to Richmond, VA Chris and Kendra Weaver and myself finally heading north. It was a great day to be out riding and I take the most scenic route north that I can string together. I’m immediately to the office and inquire about a motel room. An additional $25.00 investment gets me a room, #2 right up front. Hey, in the driveway by 4:00 pm. I’ll ride in the rain all day but I certainly don’t want to come home to I never did find any Dog Days on this trip but I sure did find about a floating tent. My stuff is packed up and in the room before most 800 great West Virginia miles or should I say smiles. are done eating breakfast. I feel good; in fact I see a potential profit in my future renting space to the tent people! Lunch is planned for the Hutte Restaurant in Helvetia, WV which is E X P AN D E D I S S U E 5 , 2 0 0 4
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Our Newest Northeast Area Members Jim &Stacey Miller, #6425/A Inwood, WV
Donald Lundstrom, #6456, Worchester, MA
Bruce Kassof, #6484 Valley Cottage, NY
Alan Brown, #6508 Hanover, PA
Art Labrecque, #6445 Beckley, WV
George Belleville, #6462 Ellicott City, MD
Richard Robinson, #6493 Watkins Glen, NY
Bruno Ottonello, #6516 Greely, ON
Harry Kaplan, #6447 Amawalk, NY
Curtis Lindahl, #6464 Webster, NY
Randy Infinger, #6514 Virginia Beach, VA
Roy Rathbun, #6527 Alexandria, VA
Alexander Gofayzen, #6450 New York, NY
Gary Thorstenson, #6469 East Lyme, CT
Thomas Hofsiss, #6517 Virginia Beach, Va
Scott Mason, #6534 Penn Yan, NY
Doug & Peg Chapman, #6452/A Poland, NY
Ronald Minor, #6477 Alpine, NY
Timothy O'Brien, #6522 Waltham, MA
Robert Urban, #6537 Oil City, PA
Kenneth Ruggaber, #6454 Charlottesville, VA
Frank Miceli, #6481 Hamilton, ON
Alfred Glaze, #6524 Pittsburgh, PA
Fall Rally in Stowe, VT - by Tony Shelver, #2647 would ask for is a lot less traffic / LEO presence in the immediate Most people who rode up on Thursday seemed to have arrived somewhat damp. I arrived late Friday afternoon, it sounds like some Stowe area, but that seems to be an issue with most scenic areas fun rides were had. Friday night there was a “get to know you” event these days. that had some people partake of the barley and grape juice to an extent that affected their ride on Saturday ;-). I have it on good authority (and personal experience) that a large group of riders left for the Saturday ride around 11:30am...
The riding once well north of Stowe was pretty good. Four of us on “more powerful than Connie” bikes somehow managed to lose the main pack we were riding with. I prefer riding with a smaller group of riders anyway, so I can't say I demanded that we make a serious effort to find / wait for the rest of the pack. We spent the rest of the day doing some inventive road-finding: Dick McWay lived up to his reputation of finding a dirt road, but other than that some really fun roads were traversed. The group (Ron, Dave Samuels, Dick McWay, myself) kept up a nice fast pace that was still safe and within our limits. Given my somewhat fragile state from Friday night this was a good thing… Saturday night was the customary banquet / door prize event: the Commodores Inn did a great job with the event. Some more barley was consumed, but people were somewhat more conservative than on Friday. Overall the event went really well. The rally team did a great job, and Commodores Inn was very hospitable. The only thing I Page 10
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