July 11th 2nd 3 state ride

ctrider · 07-06-2015, 01:25 PM

Meeting time 10am

Meeting Pace:
Bluebonnet Diner 324 King St, Northampton, MA 01060. If you want breakfast get there early. This is a full day of riding and would like to leave no later than 10:30.

From Northampton we will ride to Rt. 116 heading NW to 8A and up onto the Mohawk Trail. The Mohawk Trail was used by Native Americans back in the day connecting the Atlantic with N.Y State. It’s very scenic and nothing like the ride though the Mohawk forest into the hairpin turn where we will stop for lunch at the Golden Eagle at the hairpin turn.

http://thegoldeneaglerestaurant.com/ge2011/our-menu/

After lunch we will ride along Rt. 2 into N.Y State to Petersburg then turning north on Rt. 22 into Bennington VT. We will then pick up Rt.9 The Molly Stark Trail. The byway is named after the wife of General John Stark who led the Colonial militia to a victory at the Battle of Bennington on August 16, 1777. Again very scenic and fun to ride.
For those ridding to Brattleboro, VT the ride ends there. If you do not want to ride the whole length you can cut the ride short in Wilmington, VT.

I heard If enough riders go Neil will be wearing his Native American gear. Suppose it beats wearing a Canadian hockey jersey which he has to wear in a few weeks.

I haven’t decided if I’ll take 91S from Brattleboro,VT home or cut it short in Wilmington,VT. Either way It will be about a 300 mile day for me.

I hope we get more than the 3-4 we usually get.

**HwyRider** · 07-06-2015, 01:28 PM

I'm in. What time do I need to get to the diner to have breakfast?

ctrider · 07-06-2015, 02:28 PM

Were leaving at 10:30am. If I'm having breakfast there I'd get there around 9:30 which means I'll be leaving at 8:30.

**HwyRider** · 07-06-2015, 03:06 PM

I'll plan on getting there at 9:30 AM.

Loafer · 07-07-2015, 08:52 AM

Nice ride, hope you all have a great time! I'll be in the Plattsburgh, N.Y. area
riding with some friends for the weekend.

**BigRed** · 07-07-2015, 10:17 AM

At this point I am not sure if I am up for this ride due to my gastro issues. I will have to wait and see how the next few days go. If I do go, I will most likely skip breakfast and just get there for 10:30.

**HwyRider** · 07-07-2015, 11:01 AM

Imodium AD and no greasy foods. Take 2 Imodium in the morning and you'll be good to go.

**BigRed** · 07-07-2015, 11:15 AM

If it were only that easy.

**HwyRider** · 07-08-2015, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctrider

I heard If enough riders go Neil will be wearing his Native American gear. Suppose it beats wearing a Canadian hockey jersey which he has to wear in a few weeks.

What is my Native American gear a Bruins jersey or cap?

**HwyRider** · 07-10-2015, 08:12 AM

Martin, are you going to make this ride?

**BigRed** · 07-10-2015, 05:07 PM

Sorry guys but I am out.

ctrider · 07-10-2015, 05:08 PM

I probably won't make it there for breakfast. My oldest poodle pass away last evening. Needless to say we did not sleep all that well. I will be there by 10:30 or before just depends what time I get up and get ready.

**HwyRider** · 07-10-2015, 05:13 PM

Sorry to hear that Evan. It's tough loosing a pet. Most people don't understand that they are family members. I'll see you when you get there.

**BigRed** · 07-10-2015, 05:15 PM

I am very sorry to hear about your dog.

**HwyRider** · 07-10-2015, 05:55 PM

Evan if you need to call the ride off it's OK.

07-06-2015, 01:25 PM	#1
ctrider Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South Windsor, CT Posts: 735	July 11th 2nd 3 state ride Meeting time 10am Meeting Pace: Bluebonnet Diner 324 King St, Northampton, MA 01060. If you want breakfast get there early. This is a full day of riding and would like to leave no later than 10:30. From Northampton we will ride to Rt. 116 heading NW to 8A and up onto the Mohawk Trail. The Mohawk Trail was used by Native Americans back in the day connecting the Atlantic with N.Y State. It’s very scenic and nothing like the ride though the Mohawk forest into the hairpin turn where we will stop for lunch at the Golden Eagle at the hairpin turn. http://thegoldeneaglerestaurant.com/ge2011/our-menu/ After lunch we will ride along Rt. 2 into N.Y State to Petersburg then turning north on Rt. 22 into Bennington VT. We will then pick up Rt.9 The Molly Stark Trail. The byway is named after the wife of General John Stark who led the Colonial militia to a victory at the Battle of Bennington on August 16, 1777. Again very scenic and fun to ride. For those ridding to Brattleboro, VT the ride ends there. If you do not want to ride the whole length you can cut the ride short in Wilmington, VT. I heard If enough riders go Neil will be wearing his Native American gear. Suppose it beats wearing a Canadian hockey jersey which he has to wear in a few weeks. I haven’t decided if I’ll take 91S from Brattleboro,VT home or cut it short in Wilmington,VT. Either way It will be about a 300 mile day for me. I hope we get more than the 3-4 we usually get. __________________ VBA #02482 VROC # 36172 Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by ctrider; 07-06-2015 at 01:29 PM.
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07-06-2015, 01:28 PM	#2
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	I'm in. What time do I need to get to the diner to have breakfast? __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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07-06-2015, 02:28 PM	#3
ctrider Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South Windsor, CT Posts: 735	Were leaving at 10:30am. If I'm having breakfast there I'd get there around 9:30 which means I'll be leaving at 8:30. __________________ VBA #02482 VROC # 36172
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07-06-2015, 03:06 PM	#4
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	I'll plan on getting there at 9:30 AM. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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07-07-2015, 08:52 AM	#5
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Nice ride, hope you all have a great time! I'll be in the Plattsburgh, N.Y. area riding with some friends for the weekend. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-07-2015, 10:17 AM	#6
BigRed Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 765	At this point I am not sure if I am up for this ride due to my gastro issues. I will have to wait and see how the next few days go. If I do go, I will most likely skip breakfast and just get there for 10:30. __________________ VBA #02996 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad
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07-07-2015, 11:01 AM	#7
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	Imodium AD and no greasy foods. Take 2 Imodium in the morning and you'll be good to go. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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07-07-2015, 11:15 AM	#8
BigRed Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 765	If it were only that easy. __________________ VBA #02996 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad
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07-10-2015, 08:12 AM	#10
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	Martin, are you going to make this ride? __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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07-10-2015, 05:07 PM	#11
BigRed Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 765	Sorry guys but I am out. __________________ VBA #02996 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad
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07-10-2015, 05:08 PM	#12
ctrider Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South Windsor, CT Posts: 735	I probably won't make it there for breakfast. My oldest poodle pass away last evening. Needless to say we did not sleep all that well. I will be there by 10:30 or before just depends what time I get up and get ready. __________________ VBA #02482 VROC # 36172
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07-10-2015, 05:13 PM	#13
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	Sorry to hear that Evan. It's tough loosing a pet. Most people don't understand that they are family members. I'll see you when you get there. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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07-10-2015, 05:15 PM	#14
BigRed Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 765	I am very sorry to hear about your dog. __________________ VBA #02996 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad
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07-10-2015, 05:55 PM	#15
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	Evan if you need to call the ride off it's OK. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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