Where too in the NE??

[Bob Penn]

See there, there's all sorts of great ideas for rides.

Here's one follow up to the Gettysburg ride www.gettysburgbikeweek.com/[/url] idea, but that does lock us into a specific date and it wouldn't happen until July. Who's up for it then?

An earlier ride could be planned for either our usual meeting spot at the I-84 PA border rest stop around March 26 weather permitting. That's about when we started planning last year. We finally got the ride in around middle May. If it is planned for the cool early season I would recommend heading south (it could mean a 5 to 10 degree difference) back down to the Apple Pie bakery for danish at the Water Gap then on up to the Hotel for dinner. Then again I don't know how much weight an F6B can carry.

If it's later in the season or warmer head north up 97 as suggested by Dan. I like the way he thinks he mentioned a number of eateries we could test ride. It is a good thing we ride the bikes we ride.

As was mentioned there is a place out in western PA marketed as the "PA Grand Canyon" (due a Google) on rt 6. That one would have to be an overnight-er. But it could be combined with a stop at the state Elk park. Google!

Another overnight-er might be up into the Finger lakes region. However there might be some wine drinking involved.

One of my planned rides this year will be up to Laconia for bike week and then continue up to Mount Washington for a picnic around June 13.

OK, who's up for what and what dates should we start to planning for?

[zzh54]

I'm in, all the rides listed sounds good to me. I enjoy the reservoir rides but that is planned when the weather is a little warmer.
Gettysburg and the Pa Grand Canyon are going to be overnights, so that's a little more planning.

The first ride we did last year with Bob, Bob, Wayne and myself was a good day run.

As everyone else here I have some personal stuff to do, but I try not to let that get in my riding way. I will make the rides I can, and wish I made the rides I can't

[bob109]

I'm in, all the rides listed sounds good to me. I enjoy the reservoir rides but that is planned when the weather is a little warmer.
Gettysburg and the Pa Grand Canyon are going to be overnights, so that's a little more planning.

The first ride we did last year with Bob, Bob, Wayne and myself was a good day run.

As everyone else here I have some personal stuff to do, but I try not to let that get in my riding way. I will make the rides I can, and wish I made the rides I can't

Last years first ride was great, as was the pie and sandwiches

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[tpwood]

Last years first ride was great, as was the pie and sandwiches

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I used to ride the PA Grand Canyon years ago, great ride along Rt 6, highly recommended. I'd be up for that one too.
As far as Gettysburg Bike Week, I parked bikes for 5 years straight there, great if you ride a Harley, it's all tailored for them, not allot to do really except walk around, look at parts and goodies and drink beer. Only live 15 miles away from Gettysburg. I'll pass on that one, but could meet up with a group for some good rides around the area if you decide to go.
Tim

[wjduke]

Believe it or not, the only ride I wouldn't be into is the Laconia, Mt Washington. I've been to Laconia, and it just isn't my kind of day. I want to ride, not walk around banging into people and being in bumper to bumper traffic. What I heard about Mt Washington makes me want to say no thanks. I'd go for the ride, but you guys can do the climb. I'd repeat our first ride for starters, and simply say count me in for whatever else comes along. I've been to the Finger Lakes region too....fantastic up there. I haven't been to northern VT yet either.

[zzh54]

All rides are good, but I'm with the others, I don't do crowds well. I've done and I'm done with the likes of Daytona, If that's where you want to meet to go riding that's fine.

We could repeat our first year ride from last year, or something similar, like a dry run for those not sure how long it takes to get to the meeting spot.

We could also ( for those in the area ) follow suite and start a ride to eat as a regular thing.

I am going to Mt Washington this year but it will probably be more towards August

[wjduke]

My riding has been delayed a bit...

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[DMAGOLDRDR]

I'm in for a Mt Washington ride, I've done it before and enjoy the ride up, as long as it is NOT during Laconia. Way too many clowns, showoffs and new riders. Although the road is not difficult, it can be a challenge for new riders.

[Delta]

I used to ride the PA Grand Canyon years ago, great ride along Rt 6, highly recommended. I'd be up for that one too.
Tim

A few years ago a friend and I went camping out that way. During one of our side trips we stopped a little country store in the middle of no where. The owner asked us if we were there for the rattlesnake hunt! Who knew. We really enjoyed that area. Nice suggestion.

[Bob Penn]

OK then let the planning begin!

The first ride will be definitely Sunday March 26 or April 2 or the 9th or the 16th or the first Sunday there after, when it doesn't rain snow, hail or I run the risk of freezing my butt to the seat.

The plan will be to meet at the reception area off I-84 in Matamoras, PA. @ 10 am depart at 10:30. Then follow the signs north or south, or maybe even east or west just to eat and BS. Of course this is all subject to change except for the eating and BS-ing part.

Now, for the second ride? How many weeks should we allow between rides or should we just pick a date and ride?

Any suggestions or preferences on dates to schedule the canyon ride or the lakes ride or maybe northern Vermont? Remember the canyon and the lakes rides will be 2 days Saturday and Sunday rides!

Maybe Tim can suggest the best time of year to visit the Gettysburg Park ride the area and see the history. Heck, living in the area maybe he could suggest the best places to eat down there. After all this gang has been known to spend more on food then gas.

That bring to mind another possible ride to Southern NJ or Maryland for all you can eat crabs. Food makes my mind and bike wonder!