2010 Ralley

[radco]

I know it was talked about and it is a long way off,,but gives me something to do while its still friggin raining :(.. Everyday for the most part since I hit NY and rain all next week,,, :( :(
I see the South East group is looking at http://www.nationalparkreservations.com/shenandoah_bigmeadows.htm
in June.. That is the time frame of my old group that goes to www.naturalbridgeva.com (http://www.naturalbridgeva.com) each June
So for me this looks like a GREAT ride as I can do both if the dates are good :).. Where else are you all thinking???
CANADA is a MUST SOON IMO..... Rich

[rooster1]

http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif How about the Chesapeake Bay area in Maryland?

[radco]

http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif How about the Chesapeake Bay area in Maryland?
That sounds good as well. I think a member on the Sabre site lives in that area ... I ask him for info and maybe meet up :)

[beezer]

I'm thinking it will be Western Pa towards Lake Erie.

[ringadingh]

I'm thinking it will be Western Pa towards Lake Erie.

Thats nice riding through that area, Id go for that. ;)

[radco]

Never been to Lake Erie.. that also sounds good..so many good places to ride so little time :)

[Kawhead]

You got that right baby!!!!!!!

[bfancett]

I'm in Michigan and cruise Lake Erie all the time, and it isn't really all that great, very flat, no turns, etc. I would really like the Chesapeake Bay cruise. Going down through Ohio you get a lot of straightaways, then lots of curvy turns in PA, and then in MD the roads are smooth and also have some good turns. I know several great crab shacks on the bay for meeting spots/meal meetings, etc.

Brian

[rooster1]

http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif Yea! Another vote for Chesapeake Bay area.

[pagemastr]

I'm thinking it will be Western Pa towards Lake Erie.
I spend a lot of time on the lake, great fishing but not so good riding except for some cool small towns around the lake (Conneaut comes to mind). That said, I am still looking at doing a loop around the lake perhaps next year if not sooner.

If in PA, the middle of the state has a lot better riding than the West side does, near State College is great riding!

My 2c :)

[sarge1057]

I'm ready to go anywhere to much rain lately.

[caper]

where ever I do my best to get there :)

[beezer]

lots o'Canucks coming, that's cool

[cnc]

lots o'Canucks coming, that's cool

Add me to the list of Canucks who would try to make it.

[fish]

lots o'Canucks coming, that's cool

Add me to the list of Canucks who would try to make it.

http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif We may need to call this the "Northeast North American Rally http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

[cnc]

Add me to the list of Canucks who would try to make it.

http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif We may need to call this the "Northeast North American Rally http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

Well it seems there are not enough of us in eastern Canada to have a eastern Canadian rally, so we thought we would crash your party, If thats OK? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[ringadingh]

Unless our numbers here in Canada grow with more active members I'll be rollin in to the N/E again! Its always a great time, and I wouldn't want to miss it.

[Top Cat]

Well it seems there are not enough of us in eastern Canada to have a eastern Canadian rally, so we thought we would crash your party, If thats OK?

We would be more than happy to welcome any of our brothers and sisters form the north. :)
The more people that show up the better. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

[beezer]

yup

[ringadingh]

Any thoughts on what date next years rally will be?

[fish]

Any thoughts on what date next years rally will be?
Summer of course is peak season so prices are....not to cheap. Since there are no volunteers from that area to be the second ARL that means its up to TC and I. We are checking the motels and most either don't have the prices for the next year and/or don't book more then a year in advance. After labor day the prices drop considerably but most people have their vacation during the summer.
And with a cheap motel you just might be bringing some unwanted guests along home http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif
The floor is still open for suggestions :) but the area does have a lot of motels and eating places within walking distance.

[ringadingh]

Maybe I missed it but what town do you have in mind for the location?

[fish]

Lake George area

[ringadingh]

Sounds great Larry, looking forward to it.

[reddog]

I'm in!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

I'm new, but I'm enthusiastic!! Course, I'm young compared to most of you fogies.... *ducks

Just kidding!!

At any rate- I'd be way interested in attending. I see you decided Lake George- has a date been determined yet? Long as I know couple months ahead of time, I'm good to go!

Oh- my old man rides a 900 classic (he's little, give him a break, haha)- are such blasphemers welcome at said events?

[beezer]

We welcome ballbreakers. We're equal opportunity offenders. ;)

[Top Cat]

reddog, where you from? Your profile doesn't say.
Yes you can bring the 900 rider, we are a friendly and understanding group, most of the time http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[reddog]

I hail from Western New York. I'm almost smack in the middle of Rochester and Niagara Falls, a little to the north and west. Lake George is probably in the vicinity of 5-6 hours from me.
The little 900 guy likes to dish it out, so don't give him any room to get ahead ;) Friendly and understanding are well enough, but don't take it too far! He is pretty jealous of my nomad though... http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[bfancett]

Has anyone looked at the Prospect Mountain Hwy in Lake George area, it looks like a miniature Dragon! Looks like it dead ends at some points though. I bet it would be a sweet cruise. Looks like a lot of nice riding in that area. Going to be a long haul for me to get there though, but I am sure some of the others in Michigan will join me in the ride out there.

Can't wait.

[Top Cat]

I don't know if this is what you are refering to but there is a road to the top of Prospect Mountain. It stops at the top and you retrace the road back down. I have ridden it and the views are pretty nice.

Here's a pic I took from an outlook about half way up the mountain.
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd308/topcat63/P6050024.jpg

I took this by putting my camera on the lens of one of those binocular things you put a quarter in. http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd308/topcat63/P6050018.jpg

[beezer]

The guys I ride with at times from another group that live close to Lake George like the ride to Lake Placid from Lake George. I think it's about a 2 hour run through the Adirondacks. (maybe on Route 9).

[sarge1057]

I may be late but what about a campground.

[sarge1057]

I think this is the place. :)

http://www.thesagamore.com/?gclid=CJOBmcaktZwCFado5Qod4XP0Kg

[sarge1057]

This is just outside the park Moreau Lake State Park they have cabins.

[fish]

thanks Sarge, I'll get right on it and book it ::)

[Top Cat]

I didn't see a thing on their website to indicate they had camping or cabins.
I did see they give no rates so that tends to make me believe they are expensive.
Just my opinion.

[fish]

I can't copy and paste it but for the governors suite for 3 days is 2,777. Go under check availably.
Even you couldn't afford it http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[sarge1057]

Moreau Lake State Park is the place with the cabins.

[ringadingh]

Hopefully theres a Super 8 in town or close by.

[fish]

maybe Beezer could ask his buddy ALEX from Bath ny http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[beezer]

He was a nice guy. I'd like to refer to him as Tonto :)

[ringadingh]

Maybe youll get a new front windsheild at the next rally, ;)

[huskers]

There is a Super 8 motel in Warrensburg, NY. Warrensburg is five miles north of the village of Lake George. The Super 8 is @ Exit 35 on I-87; the Northway.

-Bernie

[sarge1057]

That is probably a good idea if we get away from Lake George we may find better prices.

[ringadingh]

That is probably a good idea if we get away from Lake George we may find better prices.
Thats exactly what I was thinking. ;)

[beezer]

There's alot of mom and pop motels in that area that we could rent the whole place out.

[fish]

lets atart looking
http://momandpopmotels.com/
just type the motel in search and read the reviews

[fish]

I think everyone should check out this place and post what you think.
http://www.francove.com/index.html
If you don't mind staying in in a room with 3 or 4 guys you could really save some $s even if it means rooming with Radco http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
You could go into town and get sh*t-faced and come home on the trolley.
I e-mailed them for some info.

[caper]

Hey there Fish, francove looks great and the prices are good! All you need is a date :) I'll be there :) Thanks....Donnie

[fish]

Thanks :) thats one vote

[ringadingh]

I think everyone should check out this place and post what you think.
http://www.francove.com/index.html
If you don't mind staying in in a room with 3 or 4 guys you could really save some $s even if it means rooming with Radco http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
You could go into town and get sh*t-faced and come home on the trolley.
I e-mailed them for some info.
Ask them if we can get a group rate on the rooms, it looks as good a place as any.

[fish]

They e-mailed back to tell me to call to see what they can do for us. I'll call tomorrow :)

[ringadingh]

They e-mailed back to tell me to call to see what they can do for us. I'll call tomorrow :)

They say they have a picnic area, if they have a BBQ we could use, that would great for a dinner one night. Nobody would have to drive anywhere, we could stay put and celebrate. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[sarge1057]

Fish this place gets my vote what are the dates.

[fish]

OK, This is the story, everything sounds good to go with a majority rules vote.
1. everything is paved, no frigin stones for Beezer
2. trolley to town
3. 3 picnic tables with 3 grills
4. IF! rates go up for next year it will only be 2 or 3 dollars
5. Group discount, he said he can do 10% for the time of year
(7/29/2010 - 8/1/2010)
6. he will need to know how many people / rooms by the
beginning of January.
7. here is their website again.
http://www.francove.com/index.html
8. her is the short cut to room & rates
http://www.francove.com/rates.html
9. Personally, I fell good about it. And that come from a
skeptical me.

[ringadingh]

The date sounds great, it should be good weather that time of year.

[beezer]

that place looks great

[sarge1057]

The dates sound good to me, my Daughter graduates high school in June so that should not be a problem. I'll just have to see when she is Dancing in the summer Nationals hopefully it wont interfere.

[beezer]

I'm looking forward to seeing you sarge :)

[sarge1057]

yes me to beezer this time i hope to make the entire rally