New England VBA'ers - help with road trip...

**smokier** · 07-15-2018, 04:19 PM

I am planning a ride for August of '19 in the New England states. There will be four bikes/four couples. We want to hit as many back roads, scenic roads and quaint townships as possible.
This will be a week of riding in the area. We want to do bow-tie or shamrock tours. IE Camp in a spot, spend two or three days looping out and back, then out a different way looping back to the campground before moving on.

Target area: New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Maine, Mass and Rhode Island. Upstate New York is fine, want to avoid big cities and traffic as much as possible.

My "theme" for this ride is RUSTIC and HISTORICAL. So, covered bridges are IN, Lobster from the wharf a must do.

So, your input is greatly appreciated! What roads fit the bill? Tell me about covered bridges, the roads in and out, etc. If you were going to make a loop, how would you order the target spots, townships, etc.?

You can PM me for more details or additional info. Thanks in advance, we appreciate it!

Ride safe,
Smokier

**tomm** · 07-15-2018, 04:32 PM

I put together a ton of stuff about riding in New England for the 2017 National in Lake George and the 2014 Regional in Lincoln, NH. PM me and I’ll send to you. Also happy to chat with you if you want.

**smokier** · 07-17-2018, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by tomm

I put together a ton of stuff about riding in New England for the 2017 National in Lake George and the 2014 Regional in Lincoln, NH. PM me and I’ll send to you. Also happy to chat with you if you want.

Greetings Tomm,
Thanks and perfect, will do exactly that!

Ride safe,
Smokier

4Steelers · 07-17-2018, 05:20 PM

We drove through the NE while on vacation last summer and all I could think of while driving through the green mountains (I think those are the right ones) in Vermont was I wish I were on the bike. Great roads and awesome scenery.

You'll have an awesome trip!

07-15-2018, 04:19 PM	#1
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	New England VBA'ers - help with road trip... I am planning a ride for August of '19 in the New England states. There will be four bikes/four couples. We want to hit as many back roads, scenic roads and quaint townships as possible. This will be a week of riding in the area. We want to do bow-tie or shamrock tours. IE Camp in a spot, spend two or three days looping out and back, then out a different way looping back to the campground before moving on. Target area: New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Maine, Mass and Rhode Island. Upstate New York is fine, want to avoid big cities and traffic as much as possible. My "theme" for this ride is RUSTIC and HISTORICAL. So, covered bridges are IN, Lobster from the wharf a must do. So, your input is greatly appreciated! What roads fit the bill? Tell me about covered bridges, the roads in and out, etc. If you were going to make a loop, how would you order the target spots, townships, etc.? You can PM me for more details or additional info. Thanks in advance, we appreciate it! Ride safe, Smokier __________________ You only get one, so "Make it the best day ever!" 2014 Victory Cross County Tour Blue Fire Gloss (BFG) "Cruella" Brides Ride: 2012 Victory Crossroads in Sunset Red "Ruby" Previous Vulcans: '15 Vaquero, '12 Vaquero, '10 1700 Nomad, '04 1500 Classic, '01 1500 Classic, '88 Vulcan 750 VROC # 10967 \| VBA # 3115 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-15-2018, 04:32 PM	#2
tomm Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lee, New Hampshire Posts: 568	I put together a ton of stuff about riding in New England for the 2017 National in Lake George and the 2014 Regional in Lincoln, NH. PM me and I’ll send to you. Also happy to chat with you if you want. __________________ 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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07-17-2018, 05:20 PM	#4
4Steelers Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Rickman, TN Posts: 59	We drove through the NE while on vacation last summer and all I could think of while driving through the green mountains (I think those are the right ones) in Vermont was I wish I were on the bike. Great roads and awesome scenery. You'll have an awesome trip! __________________ 2015 Vaquero "Ivanized" V&H Dual Slash Cut Slip Ons Auxillary Lights Kuryakyn Longhorn Highway Pegs Mustang Seat VBA #: 3681
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