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Ramblings from the Northeast Area Director Like the sight of the first robin in the yard, there are signs for me that riding season is upon us. The temperature is warming up, the snow is gone, we have had enough rain to clear away salt and sand from the road surfaces, and early April motorcycle training has begun here in Connecticut. I have been wanting to get out for a ride, but there has been some junk furniture stored in the garage from a winter family room makeover that was blocking access to the bike. I cut up and disposed of all the pieces and finally took my first ride of spring. Last year was pretty much a bust due to almost all club activities being canceled, but now things are looking better. Since the beginning of the year there have been over a dozen Northeast events posted to the online Steve Smith #3184 Calendar, and several have already run. There are day rides, meet & greets, a few virtual social gatherings, and weekend events. Thanks to Jason Kaplitz for posting up a number of northeast weekend events, including one in Ohio that is listed as a north central event. I see this event type becoming more popular that regional rallies as they are simpler to organize since there are no group meals to plan. Decide on a nice riding destination, find a lodging venue you would like to go to, then write up and submit the event to the calendar to invite your COG friends to come along! There’s always room on the calendar for more events. Wouldn’t it be awesome if there were northeast activities to choose from every week during the riding season? All it would take is 3040 of our 300+ northeast members to host just one activity per year. COG is a grass roots type of club and we need the help from our members to plan events. Team up with a nearby COG friend and host something together. “Many hands make light work.” If you would like help getting started to plan a club event, just ask me or one of the AADs. Several members took advantage of one of the virtual “Planning COG Events” webinars that were scheduled over the past months. The feedback from participants has been very favorable. The presentation had its debut here in the Northeast during February. Then it was offered to the board of directors, followed up by a webinar session for all club AADs, and finally two additional webinars were scheduled for all club members on the evenings of April 7 th & 13th. The webinar provides a basic understand of club event planning and how easy it is for any member to plan and host a club event. The presentation describes basic event type examples, the steps to plan and promote an event, the role of the club’s Event Coordinator in assisting members with events, and an easy-to-follow guide for submitting your event to the club’s online calendar. Let me know if you missed the webinars but would like to attend a future session.
photo courtesy Bob Barbanti #7134
The first COG Northeast event of spring was the March 20 th CT Meet & Greet at Denmo’s Drive -In in Southbury, CT. The weather started out on the cold side, but it did warm up slightly by the time we arrived and had lunch. There were 7 attendees on what started out to be a very chilly morning. Two hearty souls, Doug Kitchen and a potential new member, arrived on two wheels. It was nice to see everyone a while after the long, cold winter and be able to chat about spring riding and future NE events. Greg & Tracey Habel hosted their second MA/ME/NH/VT Online Social the evening of March 23rd, and on March 28th Dave Perkins and Derek Pugh hosted an Ontario Zoom Meeting. I attended both and found that the virtual gatherings work well to get folks together when it is not possible due to pandemic restrictions. The conversation was fun as folks talked about life, (Continued on page 2)
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New Members
Joe Spring Jeffery Davis First things first, a warm Robert Bourque welcome to our Jackie Carver Newest NE Area COG members! James Nation Kevin Remsen Jr Raul Cifuentes John Perez Krystopher Richardson Cory Burdick Mike Twamley Daniel Gatti Henry Baley Dan Hauber Jim Amson Tim King Quinn Hanrahan Sam Margolis Mitchell Owen Jake Wyman
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Editor’s Corner Spring has sprung with all the usual signs— flowers popping, birds singing, motorcycles revving. While 2020 was not a good motorcycling year for me, 2021 is looking to be more promising. I’ve been out on a few short rides which has been great. With more restrictions being lifted here (sorry to my Canadian friends), and two shots in my arm, I’m feeling better about getting out and about. Maryann Geiser While we’re not totally out of the woods, we #4627A are nearing the clearing. What I told a friend earlier this month, when this is all over, we’re going to have to hold one heckuva celebration! Ride safely! Maryann (Continued from page 1)
motorcycles, and the riding they have done in the past year. Based on the success of the smaller virtual meetings, on April 12th a Northeast wide Virtual Campfire was hosted on Zoom. More than a dozen attended and talked about the upcoming national rally, rides, and other events.
SPRING FLING Weekend is coming up May 20-23. I suspect there may be a few rooms left at the Hotel Vienna, although our room block hold expired at the end of March. If you want to go to this event, call the hotel directly to check on room availability and if you can still get the group rate. The weekend details are posted on the event web page: https://concours.org/event-4118319 The Fall Rally in Stowe, VT is on hold indefinitely until the pandemic restrictions are gone in Vermont. Other event options and destinations are being investigated. Keep an eye on the online event calendar and I hope to have more to report in the next newsletter or email updates. Lastly, there is probably no need to remind anyone that the 2021 national rally will be in Lake Guntersville State Park, AL, June 14-18. If you have not booked lodging or registered, get it done ASAP. If you are seeking to ride there with someone, I suggest making a post on the COG Forum or on Facebook to seek out others, or reach out to COG friends you know are going. Safe travels and have a great time. As always, stay healthy and ride safe.
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Host Events, Win Prizes By Steve Smith #3184 NEAD
How would you like to win prizes by hosting club events in 2021? To encourage more Northeast Area members to plan events, I will be digging into the COG Northeast prize chest and rewarding those who host events by automatically entering them into prize drawings for a chance to win. An assortment of prizes are available which includes COG Merchandise (shirts, hats, and maybe a bike cover), Motorcycling related books and prizes provided by Whitehorse Gear before they closed, and a gift certificates from Aerostich and Twisted Throttle. Only full NE COG members are eligible, and NE staff is excluded. There is a limited supply, so get your event on the calendar now! For each event planned and executed, the member will get one entry into the prize pool. Any type of northeast event will qualify - rides, meet & greets, socials, tech days, weekend events, etc. If you need help to get rolling planning an event, please contact me or your local AAD.
Help Needed Bodo Wolters #3999 I am thinking about buying peg lowers for my Connie C-10. I know that Murph sells them, and I would just like to try them out before ordering them. Since my accident in October 2019 I have very well recovered, but my left leg is still resisting a quick uplift like from a stop with the leg down to putting the foot on the peg. It would be best if someone with peg lowers on their C-10 near me could either come by so I try to sit on the bike to see if it’s any better or I could visit them to try it out. I already checked with a few guys here locally and they don’t have peg lowers. Covid note: I have received both COVID vaccine shots as of 4/23. Best regards and thanks in advance, Bodo and Mary Wolters 922 Saint Andrews Drive | Malvern, PA 19355; USA T: +1 610-864-0002 | E: Bodo.Wolters@outlook.com
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Around the NORTHEAST News from your Assistant Area Directors
Metro NY, NJ Greetings fellow COGgers! It seems the weather is taking it's time realizing it's Spring. The NYC area keeps bouncing from high Terry Faherty #792 forties to 60 every few days lately. I have finally confirmed that I'm off for the Spring Fling and I can't wait to get out on the road again and meet up with my fellow NECOG folks. It's been too long! Steve Smith and I have hammered out plans for a Big W run in July with a historical twist. See the calendar with more details. Unfortunately due to my ungodly schedule I haven't been able to attend most of the online meet and greets but they seem to be a popular way to keep connected during these times. Things are looking pretty good so far in my neck of the woods let's hope it continues! Now that more dining options are opening up look to the calendar and forum for more day ride opportunities and don't be bashful, if you have a favorite ride or destination, let us know and we can help put together a ride. Hope to see you out there soon. Stay safe and keep the shiny side up! Terry
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commitments. Six of us met in Upton, MA at Breakfast at With great Stephanie’s before a backroads riding and hour ride to the Bean. Joining me yard work was Coop, Paul M, Thorsten, and weather returning members Bob and Mo arriving, our Petit on their new Wing. When we garage reached the Bean the parking lot project is was filling with bikes, a few cars, Greg & Tracey Habel temporarily sun shining and loud bikes roaring #7010/7010A on hold. by eager to get out of the However, garage. Joining us for lunch were we made great progress by consolidating, putting items in bins Brian and Andrea F, Pat and Sher M, Mike B, a couple new COG and installing overhead members; sorry already forgot your shelving. The garage is so much more open and inviting for working names :( . After lunch we went our on the bikes and home brewing. We separate ways. Winding through keep asking ourselves “Why didn’t the twisty back roads to my home I encountered an unusual site. Cars we do that years ago?!”. With our retirement last year it has afforded traveling the opposite direction were us much more time; and time to do flashing their headlights as if to things right the first time. I feel for warn for police ahead but alas no; instead a couple trying to round up so many folks that don’t have the option of retiring now or in the near their 3 donkeys that were precariously traversing the road. future. Retirement has given us Up and coming is a beautiful ride up much more than time to relax; it’s given us time to travel to meet and the coast with ride leader Kevin Martin. This is a perfect time of year understand different people and different cultures, time to get more before traffic on the coast turnsth into involved in our community, time to a parking lot. Saturday, May 8 the ride is up through southern NH out help more people, time to support aging parents, and time to do more along the coast on Rt-1A, stopping good. Less time riding, but that’s ok for lunch. After lunch, he’ll return via Hampton, Seabrook, and for now. Salisbury, joining Rt-133 through On Monday April 12th I participated in the NE Virtual Campfire Zoom call. Great to see some faces we haven’t seen in over a year. COG is alive and well and coming out of hibernation as we move toward the new normal. On Sunday April 18th we had a nice lunch Meet and Greet at the Vanilla Bean in Pomfret, CT. Unfortunately Tracey (Continued on page 5) was unable to make it due to family
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Georgetown and into Tewksbury. Ride ends at the Rt-133 Mobil-OnThe-Run in Tewksbury MA, convenient to I-495. Please sign up on www.concours.org to help Kevin see who is going and so you can get all the details. Other folks are planning rides. As soon as details are finalized, they will get posted on social media such as www.concours.org, the NE Newsletter, and an email. Maybe you are thinking of hosting a ride? Check out the easy process up on www.concours.org on how to submit your own ride. As always please help us out to estimate attendance and group ride sizes by signing up on www.concours.org. Feel free to drop us an email (cog7010@verizon.net) , call (508.444.2235), text (508.444.2235) etc. Hope to see you there! Stay safe, stay healthy, and ride smart. Greg & Tracey
Atlantic Canada Hello from Atlantic Canada! It's been a rough go here lately, We were making great progress with Covid but now we’re in almost total lockdown probably until the Claude Doucet #9011 end of May. New Brunswick got hit hard first but they are rebounding nicely so now it's Nova Scotia's turn with this third wave. Newfoundland and PEI are still doing really well.
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Concours Owners Group NORTHEAST AREA NEWS Here in Nova Scotia, they direct us decade ago, I fell in love with the not to leave home unless for C14 and it gave me pleasure well essential reasons and basically no into the 100K odometer range. Five years ago, I had knee socializing allowed. replacement surgery on my left leg Before this third wave (more like and, let’s face it, it has had an tidal wave), I did manage to get impact on my riding habits and some rides around the area on my tolerance for longer stretches without stops. Until recently, I was seriously considering taking long distance rally plans off the books. Enter my second bike. Earlier this year, I was given the option to purchase a bike Concours and I was starting to from my mechanic’s brother. I still venture out on my adventure bike love my Connie immensely, but I to practice my off-road skills. The didn’t want to give up on longer photo above is a fire road near rides and the bike being Urbania, NS. considered fit the bill. Now I'm trying to be patient. Our It was a 2006 Electra-Glide Classic. vaccination program is finally gaining some steam so I'm hopeful that we're going to see the end of the tunnel. Sorry for all the doom and gloom, but I never thought we would be back in the position a year later. Really looking forward to seeing everyone in the near future! Claude aka MotorcycleClaude
Greater Montreal JOIN FOR THE BIKE, STAY FOR THE PEOPLE… BUT IT’S OK TO ADAPT TO THE TIMES Funny how life changes as the years go by. A
Chris Dupuis #10098
Yes, a Harley. Full disclosure: when I was a kid, I fell in love with that bike through movies like Electra Glide in Blue and one of the Dirty Harry movies (drawing a blank on the title). I fully expected to be on the receiving end of a lot of jokes about dropped parts, oil slicks and the usual statements that people (Continued on page 6)
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have about the brand. Yet, it has made a huge difference for me. I am again able to do long hours on that motorcycle. The sitting position and floor boards make all the difference for joint comfort in my case. It is nowhere near as fun as the Connie on fast curves, but it has a driver backrest, a comfortable seat and lots of torque. I have been speaking to lots of riders in my age group, and many enjoy both fast bikes and comfy cruisers. There’s nothing wrong with having both kinds, if it lets you enjoy motorcycling for many more years. After all, it’s not what you ride, but how you ride and who you ride with. So don’t be surprised if I show up at a Northeast event riding Blue Thunder (yes, I named it). Panama (my C14) isn’t jealous, I actually she’s happy to have company in the driveway when I can’t ride her. Ride well, stay safe! Chris
asking what they rode, types of riding, etc. Mike and Tim recently bought low mileage Connie’s, a C10 Greetings again and C14 respectively, and each had from the Covidan issue with and questions about challenged Greater their new ride. So, I put the OCN Toronto Area. Old COGger Network - into gear, so Make that the to speak. Province of Ontario Mike is, by his own admission, and the rest of “inseam challenged” and is looking Canada! Vaccines for seat and/or suspension lowering are getting Dave Perkins #5932 advise. I put him in touch with Pete distributed and Jackson, the host of our annual/ injected but the variant strains are postponed yet again Tech Day. Pete taxing our ERs and ICUs similar to is of similar stature and has the first wave of a year ago. That seems to be the picture throughout modified his ’97 accordingly with a drop link rear suspension and HeliNorth America as well. So, get the Bars. He outlined the changes he jab, wear a mask, and keep your made to Mike in a detailed reply. distance. On the up side, Steve Smith notified Tim King said that the previous owner of his 2010 C14 had dropped me that we have three new COG the bike and the windshield was members in the GTA catchment jammed and would not move. I put area. Jim Amson from Sudbury, him in touch with Glen Cavers who Ontario has returned to the COG had experienced some windshield fold. Welcome back, Jim. Mike Twamley lives in Oshawa, to the east mechanism problems on his 2010 of Toronto; and Tim King from Elora, (which I now own but more on that later) a few years back, due to highabout 120 kms west of Toronto. speed flexing of the screen rather As is my practice I sent them an ethan a spill. Long story short, Glen mail welcoming them to COG and came up with a demon fix to repair better-than-new one of the windshield rails/guides that had broken and he was unwilling to spend almost a GRAND on the whole mechanism from Big K! Again, Glen sent a lengthy reply to Tim outlining the fix. Whether these are solutions for Mike and Tim remains to be seen but the dialog door has been opened. Their questions will get answered and assistance will be offered, courtesy of the OCN! The collegial atmosphere of COG was one of the first things I noticed in the members and is only one reason why I renew my membership year after year. I hope all of the new
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Concours Owners Group NORTHEAST AREA NEWS home” order went to affect and am members feel the same over the happy to report that my bike ran great and those few hours were years. April 2021… I had such a spirit lifter in these times. The C14 I bought from Glen is in hoped to be using storage at a friend’s place in Orillia, this writing to Since this is the second winter about 90 miles north of Toronto. I’ll promote a Meet & without a mid-winter social I tried retrieve it in the next couple of something new… a ZOOM call where Greet and/or a ride weeks. Glen did provide me with the but Ontario has we had many North-East members factory service manual to peruse in gone into yet have a nice chat virtually. It was the meantime. The first thing I great to talk motorcycles again and another “stay-atDerek Pugh #11636 noticed was that it is four times to see old and new friends, it’s been home” order and thicker than my C10 manual! I too long. more restrictions preventing leafed through it, specifically looking gatherings. When these will end Hopefully if things get back to for sections that are known for, shall and we can get back to “normal” we “normal” we might be able to have a I say “User Hostility!” I turned to the don’t know yet. Our COG members ride or Meet & Greet scheduled in section on valve adjustments. The south of the border are opening up the fall. first page I read: “ABANDON ALL as they are further along with HOPE YE WHO ENTER HERE!” OY! I vaccine supply so hopefully we won’t As always, if anyone in Eastern Ontario would like to suggest or said to myself! But further be far behind….Hopefully! organize a ride or get together when investigation through the OCN With this “stay-at-home” order we it’s safe and allowed, please let me showed that valve adjustment, are requested to only leave home know and I will happy to work with though expensive through a dealer, for essential needs and stay within you! is a very rare requirement on the our health region so riding will be Till then, happy riding, please stay C14. And Fred Harmon has a set of limited until this order is lifted. healthy and safe, DVDs available to de-mystify the Ontario has had rain, snow and cold procedure for those who want to try weather recently so staying off the it themselves. Glen had the valves bike and home hasn’t been an Derek adjusted not too long ago so she issue, but once the sun and warmth won’t be due for several thousand arrive…. I did get out briefly for 2 miles. I’m safe for now. BUT just in short rides before the “stay-atcase I don’t like the C14 I’m hanging on to my C10 to hedge my bets! In closing I’ll reiterate my previous warnings about spring riding. Residual sand and salt on the roads can make for very slippery conditions so approach with care and caution. I know I’m preaching to the choir but having slid through the crap and almost gone down it is an experience I don’t want anyone to share! Stay safe and ride safe! (Continued from page 6)
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E-gards! Dave
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Time listed is START time. Visit www.concours.org for updates and more details.
Special Announcement Regarding COVID-19 At the time of this publication there is hope that this pandemic will be brought under control in 2021. However, everything is fluid, so we’re asking everyone to be prepared for possible procedural changes. To create a safe and enjoyable event for everyone, all participants must agree to the following:
1. Each person will be responsible for monitoring their own health. If you feel sick, or if you've been in close contact with someone who has recently tested positive, please stay home. 2. Use hand sanitizer and practice hand washing during the event and before every meal. 3. Bring a mask and be prepared to follow local guidelines regarding masks and social distancing. 4. Event plans and procedures may be subject to change based on new requirements.
2021 SPRING FLING It is SPRING FLING time. This is a do-over from the postponed 2020 event at a location in the north end of the Catskill Mountain region - a great place to ride. The new dates are May 20 - 23, 2021. This cozy and well-kept hotel has a lovely indoor pool in a separate building with lounge area and Jacuzzi, a spacious outdoor deck with fire pit, a small cozy basement lounge, a small breakfast nook, and a tirekicking friendly parking lot. Any of these hotel amenities are subject to change depending on COVID restrictions. Venue: The Hotel Vienna Address: 107 NY-296, Windham, NY 12496 Phone: 518.734.5300 Email: Info@TheHotelVienna.com We have reserved the entire hotel, so you should book early to get a room. Alternate lodging, if necessary, will be posted on the online COG event calendar listing. These will be non-negotiated accommodations. Our block of rooms was only held until March 31, 2021. You must make reservations by calling the hotel directly, not through the website. If you call and leave a message while they are closed it may take a few days for a return call. You can email them your reservation request information and they will contact you.
You can view the event calendar listing and register here: concours.org/event-4118319 We intend to keep the rally registration fee very low. This fee will help cover the cost of the AMA Sanction and insurance. There will be no banquet dinner. If possible, we may have a donation funded pizza dinner or something similar. Be cognizant of any quarantine rules for New York State with regard to the state that you will be traveling from.
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Concours Owners Group NORTHEAST AREA NEWS (MA) Sat, May 8, 8:00 AM Coastal Lunch Ride Join Kevin Martin for a ride up through southern NH out along the coast on Rt-1A, stopping for lunch. After lunch, we’ll return via Hampton, Seabrook, and Salisbury, joining Rt-133 through Georgetown and into Tewksbury. Ride ends at the Rt-133 Mobil-On-The-Run in Tewksbury MA, convenient to I-495. Ride starts at 8 am from the Dunkin’ Donuts, 788 Boston Rd. (Rt-119) Groton, MA. Get there early if you want breakfast, please gas up before the ride starts. Lunch at Ray’s Seafood Restaurant, 1677 Ocean Blvd., Rye NH KEVIN MARTIN cog145@comcast.net
(AL) Mon—Fri, June 14—18 2021 COG National “Ridge Runner” Rally The Southeast Area would like for you to come to the 2021 COG National Ridge Runner Rally in beautiful northeast Alabama. As the team says, "It's AL here!" Please join Rally Meister Tom Sills, Area Director Ron Simmons, and all of the Southeast Area Staff and Rally team for a week of fun, fellowship, riding, and relaxing. All are welcome. Rally central is the Lake Guntersville State Park, 1155 Lodge Dr., Guntersville, AL 35976 256.571.5440 Rally information can be found on the Rally website: concours.org/national/2021-Rally/
(NY) Thu—Sun, May 20—23 Spring Fling See details on previous page STEVE CERUTTI steveonlineusa@gmail.com
(CT) Mon, June 21, 12:00 pm Monday Muster Meet, Eat & Ride The June 21 Monday Muster is at Ted's Restaurant in Meriden, CT, home of the world famous steamed burger for over 60 years. And YES they do have milkshakes. tedsrestaurant.com Take a ride up Westfeild road after to go find ice cream. ANDREW HOWGEGO ahowgego@yahoo.com
(PA) Fri—Sun, June 4—6 First Friday Weekend Ride Come enjoy First Friday activities and some fine riding! We'll be staying at the Genetti Hotel in Williamsport, PA. Rooms at the Genetti are held under "Friends of Jason" and are $75 + tax . Call the Hotel direct to get this rate. 570.326.6600 JASON KAPLITZ gsjay@kaplitz.com
(MA) Sat, June 26, 8:00 AM Kimball’s Lunch Ride Join Kevin Martin for a ride through Westford, Townsend, and Greenville NH, stopping for a break at the Antrim NH DD’s on Rt-31. We’ll ride down Routes 123 & 137 into Jaffrey NH, stopping at Kimball Farms for lunch. After lunch well ride back into MA, ending the ride at the Chelmsford Rt-110 Dunkins. Ride starts from the Chelmsford Rt-110 Dunkins, 109 Chelmsford Street, Chelmsford, MA , off I-495. Get there early if you want breakfast. Lunch at Kimball Farms, Rt-124 Jaffrey NH. KEVIN MARTIN cog145@comcast.net
“Johnstown Motorcycle Group”. Call the hotel directly to get the group rate. JASON KAPLITZ 814.615.9138 gsjay@kaplitz.com (NY) Sat, July 17 10:00 am Independence Ride & Big W BBQ M&G This is the annual COG NE Independence Ride for BBQ... with a twist for 2021. We have changed it up by doing a ride first (with a bit of local Revolutionary War history), followed by a group lunch at Big W BBQ. The Ride will follow the 42 mile route Sybil Ludington made on horseback during a rainy night in 1777 to rally the militia and alert them to the British attack of Danbury, CT. Read about Sybil and the ride we will take in this short Backroads Magazine article: https://issuu.com/backroadsmagazine/docs/may2013/16
We will meet-up (or "muster" as they would say during the Revolutionary) at the Kent Park & Ride - Exit 58 (Ludingtonville Rd) off I-84 in New York around 10:00 am, and depart promptly at 10:30 am. This map shows the route we will take, including the ride afterwards to the Big W BBQ (a GPX file will be available). You can also meet the group at Big W BBQ at 1:30 for lunch. TERRY FAHERTY tmcefah@aol.com STEVE SMITH nead@concours.org
(WV) Thu—Sun, Aug 12—15 Dog Days Weekend This is a weekend ride-in with limited planned (MA) Sat, June 5, 8:30 AM activities (other than riding the great roads of Pioneer Valley Ride West Virginia). The riding in this area continues Join Kevin Martin for a ride out Rt-2 west and to be AWESOME!!!! 219 North & South is some of the best motorcycling roads in western great! 39 East and West is great!! The Massachusetts, including the Mohawk Trail, 8A, Highland Scenic Highway is great! Oh, and the 116, 112, and a number of unmarked County Mountain's won't disappoint cooling you roads. Ride ends in Townsend MA at the off! Even if you're coming from somewhere Townsend Creamery on Rt-13. that's been oppressively hot, pack something Ride starts at Johnson's Restaurant, 164 for under your riding jacket. We will be stauing Boston Rd., Groton, MA. Get there early if you (VA) Sat—Mon, July 3—5 at the Marlinton Motor Inn, 21507 Seneca Trail, want breakfast, please gas up before the ride 4th of July Weekend 304.799.4711 starts. We’ll also be stopping at the Greenfield Jason’s local club is planning this event, but all Marlinton, WV 24954 http://marlintonmotorinn.com/ MA McDonalds, off the I-91/Rt-2 Rotary, if other are invited to join, There is a Shamrock Tour Registration is open. Call the hotel and mention Members want to meet up with us further west. with GPS files available from Road Runner that you’re with the Concours Owners Group to We should arrive at McDonalds around10:00 Magazine. We’ll be staying at the Comfort Inn, get the group room rate. am. 315 Holston Rd., Wytheville, VA 24382. Lunch at the Whateley Diner 372 State Rd., 276.228.4488 www.choicehotels.com/virginia/ JASON KAPLITZ 814.615.9138 gsjay@kaplitz.com South Deerfield, MA, wytheville/comfort-inn-hotels/va422 KEVIN MARTIN cog145@comcast.net There is a block of rooms reserved under
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