2014 rally thoughts

fish · 09-03-2013, 11:48 PM

I didn't think Norm or myself were procrastinating but maybe we are

So here is your chance to speak up as in where, when, weekend or midweek etc.
I think our brothers from the north will want to come down to the states again.

sly · 09-04-2013, 01:13 AM

Tell me where, tell me when, I'll be there

fish · 09-04-2013, 06:26 AM

Tim's backyard

vulcanguy · 09-04-2013, 08:38 AM

Can a "guy" on a Goldwing participate? :)

**cnc** · 09-04-2013, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by vulcanguy

Can a "guy" on a Goldwing participate? :)

Tim is a little particular about mutts in has backyard.

**Top Cat** · 09-04-2013, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by fish

Tim's backyard

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Originally Posted by vulcanguy

Can a "guy" on a Goldwing participate? :)

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Originally Posted by cnc

Tim is a little particular about mutts in has backyard.

If we had it in my back yard Guy could come but would have to park across the road in the open lot

**Top Cat** · 09-04-2013, 12:58 PM

Seriously, yes Guy, all brands are welcome.
Sly mentioned the Finger Lakes Region of NY State in the Canada region board.
Finger Lakes are nice and scenic but not a lot to do if you don't like wine tasting.
Our 09 regional was in that area.
If we are going to have it in NY State I would think the Catskill Mountain area would be a good choice. There is Hunter Mountain where you can zip-line, a motorcycle museum in Newburg and route 97 is also a good road trip.
As for during the week or week end, I think during the week is better.
It is early yet so keep the ideas coming.

**cnc** · 09-04-2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

Seriously, yes Guy, all brands are welcome.
Sly mentioned the Finger Lakes Region of NY State in the Canada region board.
Finger Lakes are nice and scenic but not a lot to do if you don't like wine tasting.
Our 09 regional was in that area.
If we are going to have it in NY State I would think the Catskill Mountain area would be a good choice. There is Hunter Mountain where you can zip-line, a motorcycle museum in Newburg and route 97 is also a good road trip.
As for during the week or week end, I think during the is better.
It is early yet so keep the ideas coming.

Not overly familiar with what NY State has to offer Tim. Sly is talking about the town of Skaneateles and we stayed here: http://www.skaneatelessuites.com/ It was a pretty cool town, public beach, and other waterfront activites.

**cnc** · 09-04-2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

If we had it in my back yard Guy could come but would have to park across the road in the open lot

Yeah you wouldn't go hungry Guy, the neighborhood kids run a cool aid stand there and maybe some one will sneak a hot dog or something acroos the street to you.

**Top Cat** · 09-04-2013, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cnc

Not overly familiar with what NY State has to offer Tim. Sly is talking about the town of Skaneateles and we stayed here: http://www.skaneatelessuites.com/ It was a pretty cool town, public beach, and other waterfront activites.

Yup it is a nice town.
Not sure how many swim at our meets
It doesn't matter to me You plan it I will come

**tomm** · 09-04-2013, 03:25 PM

Two thoughts, but they are at extreme ends of the region so maybe not practical. Throwing them out there anyway.

Either Maine around the Rangeley area, or the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Realize that for either one, some folks will have some significant travel to get there. Or in place of Rangeley, northern NH somewhere around the Littleton area, or northern VT (I'm sure Loafer would have some suggestions.)

For Maine, there is reasonable access to NH and the Great North Woods, riding along the Androscoggin River, Mt Washington Auto Road, Moosehead Lake, a ride along the Kennebec River, the Zip Line Tour at Bretton Woods, and even Bar Harbor would be within reach, although would make for a very long day. Not sure what there is for motels in the area that would be able to host the event, but it is a tourist type area so I'm sure there are some. Ridden the area many times and the ride from Berlin to Rangeley along the river is one of my favorites in all of New England.

As for the UP, I've never been there but have seen pictures and have heard that the riding is really nice.

**cnc** · 09-04-2013, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

Yup it is a nice town.
Not sure how many swim at our meets
It doesn't matter to me You plan it I will come

Well according to your sig byline you haven't had a bath since 09.

I'm easy also. Were ever we go we need two basic things, good riding roads and a nice motel. OK 5 things, a liquor store, a beer store and a good resturant near by.
Heck if everyone took a weeks holiday, we could all head east, meet in Cape Breton, spend 2 days in Bedeck and do the the Cabot Trail.

vulcanguy · 09-04-2013, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

If we had it in my back yard Guy could come but would have to park across the road in the open lot

Thanks.....I hope that I can pitch my tent! Plus looks like I can have hot dogs & drinks!
All I need! :)

sly · 09-04-2013, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tomm

Two thoughts, but they are at extreme ends of the region so maybe not practical. Throwing them out there anyway.

Either Maine around the Rangeley area, or the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Realize that for either one, some folks will have some significant travel to get there. Or in place of Rangeley, northern NH somewhere around the Littleton area, or northern VT (I'm sure Loafer would have some suggestions.)

For Maine, there is reasonable access to NH and the Great North Woods, riding along the Androscoggin River, Mt Washington Auto Road, Moosehead Lake, a ride along the Kennebec River, the Zip Line Tour at Bretton Woods, and even Bar Harbor would be within reach, although would make for a very long day. Not sure what there is for motels in the area that would be able to host the event, but it is a tourist type area so I'm sure there are some. Ridden the area many times and the ride from Berlin to Rangeley along the river is one of my favorites in all of New England.

As for the UP, I've never been there but have seen pictures and have heard that the riding is really nice.

**minst7877** · 09-04-2013, 07:42 PM

I have ridden quite a bit of Michigan's upper Peninsula and have yet to find any really interesting roads. Michigan had a habit of laying roads out in in mile square blocks. You would have to do some serious scouting of the roads as road maintenance is very extensive in the short summers. A lot of the roads start out looking really good then turn to dirt and I do mean dirt. My thinking would be you would have to get west of Munising over in the Porcupine mountains area to get any good riding. Not a lot up there.

DC

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09-04-2013, 12:58 PM	#7
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Seriously, yes Guy, all brands are welcome. Sly mentioned the Finger Lakes Region of NY State in the Canada region board. Finger Lakes are nice and scenic but not a lot to do if you don't like wine tasting. Our 09 regional was in that area. If we are going to have it in NY State I would think the Catskill Mountain area would be a good choice. There is Hunter Mountain where you can zip-line, a motorcycle museum in Newburg and route 97 is also a good road trip. As for during the week or week end, I think during the week is better. It is early yet so keep the ideas coming. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] Last edited by Top Cat; 09-07-2013 at 11:57 AM.
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09-04-2013, 03:25 PM	#11
tomm Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lee, New Hampshire Posts: 568	Two thoughts, but they are at extreme ends of the region so maybe not practical. Throwing them out there anyway. Either Maine around the Rangeley area, or the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Realize that for either one, some folks will have some significant travel to get there. Or in place of Rangeley, northern NH somewhere around the Littleton area, or northern VT (I'm sure Loafer would have some suggestions.) For Maine, there is reasonable access to NH and the Great North Woods, riding along the Androscoggin River, Mt Washington Auto Road, Moosehead Lake, a ride along the Kennebec River, the Zip Line Tour at Bretton Woods, and even Bar Harbor would be within reach, although would make for a very long day. Not sure what there is for motels in the area that would be able to host the event, but it is a tourist type area so I'm sure there are some. Ridden the area many times and the ride from Berlin to Rangeley along the river is one of my favorites in all of New England. As for the UP, I've never been there but have seen pictures and have heard that the riding is really nice. __________________ Tom Maziarz (tomm) VBA #00766 2008 Kawasaki Nomad (Black) 1978 Suzuki GS750EC (My son is riding it now.) 2017: National Rally - Lake George, NY 2016: NE US / E Canada Rally - Mont Tremblant, QC 2015: National Rally - Eureka Springs, AR 2014: NE US / E Canada Rally - Lincoln, NH 2012: NE US / E Canada Rally - Wellsboro, PA
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minst7877 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,286	I have ridden quite a bit of Michigan's upper Peninsula and have yet to find any really interesting roads. Michigan had a habit of laying roads out in in mile square blocks. You would have to do some serious scouting of the roads as road maintenance is very extensive in the short summers. A lot of the roads start out looking really good then turn to dirt and I do mean dirt. My thinking would be you would have to get west of Munising over in the Porcupine mountains area to get any good riding. Not a lot up there. DC __________________ Me and my 99 G1 Nomad on US 2 by the Lake Michigan Shoreline. Judge's Oil Gear failed and engine overhauled @ 35563 miles VBA/KawaNOW #01625 Christian Motorcyclists Assoc. Wheels Of Destiny Chapter #735 PA Wilds NE/Eastern Canada regional rally July 2012 Eureka Springs National 2015 Rolling Thunder Washington DC 2016 NE US / E Canada Rally - Mont Tremblant, QC 2016 VRA Eastern National at Maggie Valley 2017 99 Nomad G1 gone but never forgotten traded 4/8/17 for a 2017 Indian Roadmaster
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