Topic: Ontario riders

[old76cr]

First of...RustyO! Great pic man! That's desktop worthy for sure...cooL!

Secondly....making a main post and driving it towards anybody who wants to join is an EXCELLENT idea!!  Definately not restricted to us Ontarian's! (But definately birthed and named around us!..haha)

Third....If I can help in any way getting this ride together I'm all IN!  I have excellent "map routing decision" skills and enjoy a good challenge! hahah

Again..... Very excited! 

      If "map routing decision skills" means saying to your wife/gf...  "This is the scenic route"... then we'll get along just fine...

[Boner]

Hey TinTop I was talking to my buddy again and he said that they were advised that anyone camping in the paddock enclosure area was required to cool it after 10 pm and fires were to be kept small. Ask Myles what the rules are and we can decide from there.  Also there is a food shack there that sells burgers and stuff till 6 pm or so, maybe you can check on that cos arrangements for food will have to be made if it still closes at 6pm. Also ask if they still sell ice as some of us will need that to keep our soda pop cold.
The cafe opens early enough for coffee and breakfast as I recall so that should be okay.
HedNut if your dearest darling wife does follow you down would she be prepared to stop at Port Perry ( on the way / last stop ) and allow riders to buy coolers, ice and soda pops to throw into her cage for transportation to the track ?
Im sure there will be other issues so as we think of them we should address them.
On another note I managed to wire my gauges and install them on the cycle so at the very least I will know how fast I am going as I am towed to the rally.

[my78k]

I don't want to promise anything but I am close enough that I might be able to do double duty...I could hook up for the ride, drop the bike there and maybe talk the wife into bringing the car or whatever (or run back for it) and then do some support stuff by having a car on site. I have a portable BBQ for example and a huge 5 day coleman cooler etc. Given how close it is for me I might just find it more fun to be a helper etc...

It's a fairly long way away but I am sure we can figure something out. I actually mentioned to my wife that it would be good if she wanted to come along and bring my girls. They probably woyuld get bored pretty quick though...

Come to think of it, I think my bro mentioned he is good friends with the owner there. Maybe I could go over friday night and stash some stuff there if they have a spot. I will have to ask him...

[Tintop]

Just a quick update re Mosport, will fill in details later.  Spoke with Denis, and was offered our on 'concours' up in the main paddock (roped off) if we can get a dozen or more there for Saturday.  Also a noon SOHC parade lap on the Saturday is very possible.  More to come, just the 1st inquiry.

[Boner]

Wicked Tintop and good plan My78k, would be dynamite to have a rip around the track followed by a rally barbecue in the evening.  As I mentioned before I'm sure all the details will get worked out so keep throwing suggestions out there. A small fee would cover the food required and everyone can look after their own entrance cost. Someone mentioned security in a prior post , I don't think its an issue I have camped there many times outside the paddock enclosure and there has never been a problem. All we need now is some participants

[bwaller]

I've been watching this idea gain steam, good plan fellas. If my plans come together I won't be riding to Mosport, but hopefully riding at Mosport. It would be great to put names with faces.

[Boner]

Good stuff then we will have some one to cheer on ! what will your ride or rides be and what classes. I know a few guys that use to race the Canadian tracks mostly on Nortons though and I still have my T20 race project which I have always threatened to race but never have. I did try my hand in the UK on an ex works Maico 125 as I recall and it was lots of fun.
Anyway you will have a built in cheering section we will see you there.

[HondanutRider]

Congrats to Hednut for a very respectable second in the BOTY!

Also Cqyqte, your machine did very well considering all the competition that was present.  For these two Canadian bikers (from Ontario, no less) - your combined votes would have won the contest!

[HedNut]

No WAY!!! I didn't even go to check the voting results.... I CAN'T believe my ol budget build took second!!!! WOW!  There must be some crazy people out there to have voted mine over the other gorgeous ones! YEEEHAAWWW   Godfrey's bike very much deserved it!! And Cqyqte....I would've put yours above mine in a second!!  COOL  ...I'll have to celebrate tonight! WOOOHOOO!

did I ever mention that I was very excited for Mosport?....

[Boner]

Congrats to both you guys

[brooze72]

Wicked Tintop and good plan My78k, would be dynamite to have a rip around the track followed by a rally barbecue in the evening.  As I mentioned before I'm sure all the details will get worked out so keep throwing suggestions out there. A small fee would cover the food required and everyone can look after their own entrance cost. Someone mentioned security in a prior post , I don't think its an issue I have camped there many times outside the paddock enclosure and there has never been a problem. All we need now is some participants

Hey, I've been out for a few days , but hell, I'm in still for this adventure too!

my78k, youve got lots of time to obtain another SOHC4  , haha, but your CX is fine too, remember participation is the key gentlemen!  I'm also fairly close to Mosport & will offer my support however needed.  Gonna call my bud in Kingston  for advice about previous vintage events & twist his arm to come too.  I know he's been to the vintages at Mosport as he has a wicked 69 Norton Commando & has also driven it to other rallies across North America.

Keep this stuff goin guys, let me know whar's needed.

Oh, also big congrats to our ON finalists, truly great world class bikes!

[Boner]

Update on Mosport !
A couple of our members are gathering information, once we have that info we will post the details for general approval.
Rockers Rule

[HedNut]

First of...RustyO! Great pic man! That's desktop worthy for sure...cooL!

Secondly....making a main post and driving it towards anybody who wants to join is an EXCELLENT idea!!  Definately not restricted to us Ontarian's! (But definately birthed and named around us!..haha)

Third....If I can help in any way getting this ride together I'm all IN!  I have excellent "map routing decision" skills and enjoy a good challenge! hahah

Again..... Very excited!  

     If "map routing decision skills" means saying to your wife/gf...  "This is the scenic route"... then we'll get along just fine...

Ahah! Ol76cr...It does indeed mean just that! Excellent!  Since most of my travels south have been on the main highways...I'm itchin' to get some "scenic tourin'" in on this trip!

PS... There has been some interest from some non-sohc riders in my area...I assume it would be okay if a few of them joined in too right!?  (they'll just have to ride at the back! ...ahah)

PPS....damned winter...Soooo cold n' snowy today...

[Tintop]

Apologies for the delay in posting.  I've been waiting for Mosport to publish their 2011 schedule, which they did today.

The VRRA Vintage Festival date is the weekend of August 12 / 14.  So mark your calender.

I have also asked about the following issues, and will post Mosport's answers, as soon as they are rec'd.

Camping cost / camping areas / and restrictions on - music, noise, booze, fires.

For those who are not planning on camping, but would like a brick & mortar place for overnight.  Mosport has an extensive list of local accommodations on their web site http://www.mosport.com/home/home.asp   You will find it under Other Links / Accommodation.

[HondanutRider]

Apologies for the delay in posting.  I've been waiting for Mosport to publish their 2011 schedule, which they did today.

The VRRA Vintage Festival date is the weekend of August 12 / 14.  So mark your calender.

I have also asked about the following issues, and will post Mosport's answers, as soon as they are rec'd.

Camping cost / camping areas / and restrictions on - music, noise, booze, fires.

For those who are not planning on camping, but would like a brick & mortar place for overnight.  Mosport has an extensive list of local accommodations on their web site http://www.mosport.com/home/home.asp   You will find it under Other Links / Accommodation.

Awww - they saw my invite poster.   So August 12-14 is the right date.

Regarding camping fees: I don't think that there is anything extra charged, beyond the weekend pass that gives entrance for the entire weekend event.  Otherwise, it's a daily pass which after two days is more than the entire weekend.

[Tintop]

Awww - they saw my invite poster.   So August 12-14 is the right date.

Regarding camping fees: I don't think that there is anything extra charged, beyond the weekend pass that gives entrance for the entire weekend event.  Otherwise, it's a daily pass which after two days is more than the entire weekend.

That is my understanding as well regarding camping at the vintage festivals.  They are however always making little changes, so I asked the question, so there would be know suprises.

[Prospect]

Apologies for the delay in posting.  I've been waiting for Mosport to publish their 2011 schedule, which they did today.

The VRRA Vintage Festival date is the weekend of August 12 / 14.  So mark your calender.

I have also asked about the following issues, and will post Mosport's answers, as soon as they are rec'd.

Camping cost / camping areas / and restrictions on - music, noise, booze, fires.

For those who are not planning on camping, but would like a brick & mortar place for overnight.  Mosport has an extensive list of local accommodations on their web site http://www.mosport.com/home/home.asp   You will find it under Other Links / Accommodation.

Awww - they saw my invite poster.   So August 12-14 is the right date.

Regarding camping fees: I don't think that there is anything extra charged, beyond the weekend pass that gives entrance for the entire weekend event.  Otherwise, it's a daily pass which after two days is more than the entire weekend.

So is that the ride date?  Hopefully all our projects will be done by then including my cb350f which -after a second opinion- will need a new engine.  What ever happened to the idea someone had about PM southern Ontario riders about this ride?  There are a lot of us here but many probably don't check this thread. 

[Boner]

As far as I know there is no charge for camping and as soon as Tintop gets a few issues clarified we plan on meeting up with the ride captains and deciding on a plan of action. We have every issue mentioned in these posts listed to be addressed and Im hoping it will be settled before year end.
The dates for the VRRA were already confirmed and they are August 12, 13 and 14th and we are proposing the rally to be a ride in on the 13th and the camp over.
As soon as we get the clarification on the camping restrictions in the paddock we will post details for approval.

[RustyOlive]

I believe its official.. snow is on the ground.. and here to stay.
this will most likely be the last photo taken on my CB550 a.k.a. Olivia, in her near to original state.
the garage is getting heated up.. tools organized.. and the beer fridge is getting stocked.. transformation begins. =)

[old76cr]

Great pic Rusty! Love the streaking head/taillights of the cagers rushing no where in particular. Would that be on the DVP?

[RustyOlive]

thank you.. glad you like. Olivia takes good pic's.. HAHAHA
close.. but not DVP. It's Bayview Ave. going under the Bloor-Danforth bridge.

[my78k]

I know the spot well! Working as a Central Office manager for Bell Canada with 12 locations in the west end (basically yonge west to just pass the 427) I've been by that spot and most of the other scenic ones a lot! Although, really we do have a very pretty city and almost anywhere can be made to look good....especially with a shiney SOHC in in the frame!!!

Dennis

[Prospect]

thank you.. glad you like. Olivia takes good pic's.. HAHAHA
close.. but not DVP. It's Bayview Ave. going under the Bloor-Danforth bridge.

That's really the only stretch in midtown and downtown that you can get any speed.  I live about a kilometer from that spot and do all my high speed testing on that road after a tune up or adjustment.  Just go slowly the first time to make sure there are no cops and then turn around.  Nice pic.  Rosedale Valley Rd. is nice too.  

[Tintop]

thank you.. glad you like. Olivia takes good pic's.. HAHAHA
close.. but not DVP. It's Bayview Ave. going under the Bloor-Danforth bridge.

That's really the only stretch in midtown and downtown that you can get any speed.  I live about a kilometer from that spot and do all my high speed testing on that road after a tune up or adjustment.  Just go slowly the first time to make sure there are no cops and then turn around.  Nice pic.  Rosedale Valley Rd. is nice too.  

Ah, Rosedale Valley Road, coming off Bayview.  That was were I practiced my "Freddie Spencer", when I had the 750F TC.  Until the flower seller tossed water on the road, just before I turned in that is.     Found other places after that.

On to other things.  Mosport.  I heard back regarding some of the issues raised.  This is from the email reply I got:

"....camping is included in the price of admission for the weekend.  You would need to contact VRRA for all the particulars.  As for camping, quiet hours (typical for most events – might be different for Vintage weekend) are from 11 pm until 8 am.  Fires are to be kept to a reasonable size, pets are allowed as long as they are leashed and fireworks and glass containers are prohibited.  Camping is on a first come-first serve basis.  I will try to track down a map which shows the camping areas although, if you have been here for the big weekends in the past, they are pretty spread out on all the grassy areas."

Nothing about booze.  Here's my take.  Outside the fence that marks the pit area, your free do consume.  However, competitors & crew are prohibited from having open booze in their pit area (inside the fence) while racing is on.  As a previous competitor there, I know I am not only one who has asked a spectator to step out of my pit area, because they had an open beer.  Personally, I've never found the bike guys to be as strict, but they have the same rule so.....

[RustyOlive]

sorry dennis.. have to correct you a little.
it's bayview ave.. runs parallel to the Don Valley Parkway. Bloor-Danforth bridge connects the downtown to the east end... scarborough, east york, beaches.. etc.


Prospect.. where you live?
I take that stretch of road every morning/night to and from work.. (ok.. maybe not now its winter) love cracking the throttle open through Pottery Rd. twisties.. HAHAHAHA
I live up at Greenwood and Mortimer.. I've seen a couple cafe's roar by my place last fall.. is that you?
i hear theres a few fellow wrench monkey's in my hood.. by I haven't met them yet?