Author Topic: Team Mid Atlantic - DEL, NJ, NY, and PA - We are Official Event at Rhinebeck! (Read 71046 times)

BobbyR · « **Reply #175 on:** March 11, 2011, 05:27:38 PM »

I set a PM to AndyCB750 coordinator of Team New England and asked if he really wants to go to Woodstock, and he said yes he did. He will most likely bring a posse with him. Food for thought. This of course does not mean you guys can;t wander around the East end of LI. This is your ride and there is no set route, just some agreed to hand off points.

Nortstudio · « **Reply #176 on:** March 11, 2011, 05:38:38 PM »

Where would we be meeting Andy? In CT or in Woodstock?

BobbyR · « **Reply #177 on:** March 11, 2011, 05:43:07 PM »

Woodstock. I guess he want to get some love beads.

Nortstudio · « **Reply #178 on:** March 11, 2011, 05:50:16 PM »

Stinkin' hippies

BobbyR · « **Reply #179 on:** March 11, 2011, 06:13:19 PM »

Quote from: Nortstudio on March 11, 2011, 05:50:16 PM

Stinkin' hippies

736cc · « **Reply #180 on:** March 11, 2011, 07:37:21 PM »

Billy Joel's bike shop is a great idea to meet at; I think its only open weekends. Thats doable for anybody on Long Island and NYC.
Keep in mind anybody riding out from NYC to Rocky Point, if Montauk is included, and Shelter Island to Orient Point, we're talking an awesome ride of 200 miles. Then its a ferry to Ct. Probably a bit more than a day trip.

Nortstudio · « **Reply #181 on:** March 11, 2011, 07:52:07 PM »

736,

Let's see where everyone stands on the full 200 miles. With andy750 meeting in Woodstock now, it looks like the trip should end up back in the city, for leaving for the next leg. Think you could come up with a nice ride near oyster bay, after the meet at 20th century cycles, that would have us turned around and headed back west by evening?

BobbyR · « **Reply #182 on:** March 12, 2011, 06:31:20 AM »

It appears this crazy assed thing is beginning. The Southern crew will be on the move shortly and from what I am told they are squared away. The Vintage Classics magazine article may bring some more riders in. In an very roundabout way IT is headed our way. It could be in our region by June, seems far away but is not really.

If you are so inclined you may want to throw a Prayer up for those boys on the first leg.

736cc · « **Reply #183 on:** March 12, 2011, 07:36:57 AM »

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With andy750 meeting in Woodstock now, it looks like the trip should end up back in the city, for leaving for the next leg. Think you could come up with a nice ride near oyster bay, after the meet at 20th century cycles, that would have us turned around and headed back west by evening?

Since 20th Century Cycles is only open on weekends, a route can be figured out. No way would anybody should consider traversing Nassau to NYC on a weekday, c'mon man, fuhgedaboutit. Not exactly "a ride in the country". So it really needs to be early on a Sunday, Saturday 2nd choice. What'd be really cool would be a POLICE escort, which can readily be arranged if hundreds of bikes and publicity are involved. Run every light all the way.
I'd be inclined to simply take 25a/Northern Blvd straight from Bayville to the Queensboro/59th St bridge. Its a straight shot and most the traffic lights go in sequence.
As for a ride to Montauk point, why wait till June? Anybody on Long Island wanna go "On Any Sunday"?

Nortstudio · « **Reply #184 on:** March 12, 2011, 07:49:38 AM »

736,

I think the escort is a great idea. But since I am the only one who has agreed to come out to the island so far, and i havent heard of anyone else besides you that will originate there, the 100s of rider part is probably a no-go

So why don't we tentatively plan on me (and any others that are up for the trip) to head to Oyster Bay. Maybe we can figure out a way to hit some of the other parks in that immediate vacinity? Maybe a quick ride out to centre island, and maybe Caumsett park??? Just thoughts after looking on the map.

Also, not sure if it will work to exclude weekdays, as this IT has places to go, people to see. Maybe Bobby can weigh in here on the length of time that we have it for.

I'm fine riding on the weekdays. Are you cool to make it from you home to Oyster Bay on a weekday? Are there some back roads you can take? Not sure where you are located?

Let us know so we can get all willing participants on board, and then as the date approaches, we will be able to coordinate with the next hand-off, which seems like it will be happening in Woodstock.

736cc · « **Reply #185 on:** March 12, 2011, 08:26:20 AM »

Traffic generaly bumper-to-bumper on weekdays anywhere on that end of Long Island to NYC from dawn to dusk. I no longer drive a car or ride a motorcycle those times and places if avoidable. No thanks. From my neck of woods to Bayville, its doable anytime. West of there weekdays traffic totally suckz.
I'm in beautiful downtown Hampton Bays, 70 miles from NYC Queens border.
Andy (aka 736cc)

Nortstudio · « **Reply #186 on:** March 12, 2011, 09:02:02 AM »

So, if I understand this correctly, you would be ok getting to bayville (which I believe is close to the Joel shop) on a weekday, if need be? If so, I'd be happy to head out there with the IT to get Long Island represented in the relay.

I've never been out there, but it's supposed to be pretty nice. Should make for a cool day trip. I'll deal with the traffic from here to there, to make this project as smooth as possible.

Are you in contact with others from Long Island who would like to participate?

736cc · « **Reply #187 on:** March 12, 2011, 11:43:14 AM »

I haven't heard about anybody from Long Island mention this ride (other than Nortstudio from Brooklyn, whose enthusiasm is admirable). I'm the only CB750 owner I know around here (I must be a REAL oddball as I've owned about 50 or 60 in past dozen years!). Mentioning Billy Joel's shop in Bayville as the meeting place might drum up interest, but again, its only open weekends. Motorcycle riding is for enjoyment and planned in the safest mode. That becomes difficult in Nassau, Queens, NYC Monday thru Friday. Out East by me, thats not an issue anytime.

For me, this will be a "game day" call and lets see who else rides out from Long Island, or if it meets in Bayville.

An outside chance I'll go to Times Square just to see some CB750's and SOHC/4's lined-up!

Nortstudio · « **Reply #188 on:** March 12, 2011, 11:52:54 AM »

Sounds good 736. I think if we play it by ear, everyone will be happiest and safest.

We can obviously make more concrete decisions as the time approaches. I'm excited to meet some of you guys in person. The forum is great and has helped me tremendously with my ONE cb (wow, 50 or 60!!!!!?

). But getting to put names to faces will be even better!

Scott

Doggie · « **Reply #189 on:** March 12, 2011, 08:40:52 PM »

I live on Long Island (Suffolk County) and would love to be part of the ride.
Doug

BobbyR · « **Reply #190 on:** March 12, 2011, 08:47:23 PM »

Doug, welcome. Please go to the main thread and sign up. We would like no riders left behind.

Doggie · « **Reply #191 on:** March 13, 2011, 08:15:48 PM »

How do I get to the main thread? New at this. Thanks, Doug

Nortstudio · « **Reply #192 on:** March 13, 2011, 08:26:57 PM »

Follow directions here: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=81240.0

Nortstudio · « **Reply #193 on:** March 14, 2011, 06:56:46 AM »

Just a heads up. I hope you all don't mind, but I took it upon myself to send off a letter to Billy Joel's motorcycle shop/museum (20th Century Cycles), to see if they might make an exception to their "weekends only" hours, if in fact our portion of the relay comes through on a weekday.

The following is the letter I wrote (they have no phone number or email address). No promises, but I thought if they were willing to allow us in for a photo, it might make a cool addition to what will already be some tremendous photo ops....

Monday, March 14th, 2011

RE: SOHC-4 Rally and Relay

To whom it may concern,

My name is Scott Norton, and I am a member of the online SOHC-4 forum, which is dedicated to the preservation and repair of single overhead cam, four cylinder Hondas.

Within the past few months, the members began developing a plan for a “rally and relay.” The plan is for members to ride with a mascot and journal, handing off to the next group of riders, which ultimately will result in multiple traverses of the country, including all of the lower 48 and Canada (and perhaps even Alaska). In total, over 200 members, as well as any rider who wishes to join in (with any type of two-wheeler), will be participating in the event,

Photos will be taken along the way, and when I was asked to help with routes for my home region, I quickly thought of your shop, thinking that it might make for a nice stop along the way, and an opportunity for a great photo op. The size of our group for this area is not terribly large, so we are hoping that it would not create too much of a disturbance.

From my understanding, your shop is only open on the weekends. I was wondering if there are any special occasions when the shop may be opened for a short time, during the weekdays? The Relay is traveling on a loose schedule, and while the big event started this week in Daytona, the time for it to arrive in our region can only be estimated for June.

As the Relay progresses, time schedules will become more clear, but I would love to speak with someone about potentially stopping off at 20th Century Cycles. While there is no way of knowing whether our portion of the trip will fall on a weekend, we have tentatively scheduled a stop at your shop. Knowing that there is the possibility for a quick photo, in the event that it fell on a weekday, would allow us to solidify our plans for this Mid-Atlantic part of the Relay.

Information and coverage of the event can be viewed here:

http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/blacksidedown-honda-relay-rally.aspx

Best Regards,

Scott Norton

BobbyR · « **Reply #194 on:** March 14, 2011, 08:54:25 AM »

Scott, great letter and great teamwork on your part to step up on our behalf. If you don't mind I may sample your letter and reach out to OCC and Paul Jr designs.

Nortstudio · « **Reply #195 on:** March 14, 2011, 08:58:06 AM »

Absolutely! Feel free.

I'm hoping that the press that Popwoos/Jerry are drumming up will make it appealing to these folks. As if just our winning personalities wouldn't be enough

BobbyR · « **Reply #196 on:** March 14, 2011, 09:41:41 AM »

Oik folks the first leg of the Rally looks like it is going well even with some small issues. I cannot pick a route for you folks in Pa, once again I do not know a good road from a bad one. I am proposing a handoff point that seems to be accessible from PA, NJ, NY.Take a look at it and see if you can make it work. It is only a suggestion.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=sloatsburg+NY&aq=&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=48.374125,78.134766&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Sloatsburg,+Rockland,+New+York&ll=41.170384,-74.064331&spn=2.894433,4.883423&z=8

MoMo · « **Reply #197 on:** March 14, 2011, 09:45:40 AM »

Bobby, that is on the way of the route I propose from Dover, should be some nice roads. Do you know where the handoff is in Dover...Larry

BobbyR · « **Reply #198 on:** March 14, 2011, 10:10:38 AM »

Quote from: photolar on March 14, 2011, 09:45:40 AM

Bobby, that is on the way of the route I propose from Dover, should be some nice roads. Do you know where the handoff is in Dover...Larry

Larry, i finally got something right

. Could you go into the that group and see if you can come up with a good spot to meet up?

MoMo · « **Reply #199 on:** March 14, 2011, 12:27:01 PM »

Bobby, not sure which group is coming that way. Let me know and I'll find out...Larry

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Author Topic: Team Mid Atlantic - DEL, NJ, NY, and PA - We are Official Event at Rhinebeck! (Read 71046 times)