Author Topic: Team Mid Atlantic - DEL, NJ, NY, and PA - We are Official Event at Rhinebeck! (Read 70088 times)

736cc · « **Reply #225 on:** March 17, 2011, 05:26:31 PM »

Long Island has great roads on the East End from Port Jefferson ferry to Montauk Point (about 60-70 miles of zig-zagging), and another 40-50 thru Shelter Island ferries to Orient Point ferry. There's been no interest in taking ferries from and to Connecticut. I ride more for recreation nowadays on short trips on backroads, so as much as i'd like to meet what looks to be a great group of riders, I am probably not riding into Western Suffolk/Nassau/Queens/NYC.

BobbyR · « **Reply #226 on:** March 17, 2011, 06:00:19 PM »

If we can get more riders on LI, it is doable. People are signing up for the ride, so let's see what happens. Everything is still wide open.

bbcb750 · « **Reply #227 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:37:43 AM »

Hi guys-
BobbyR said something about wanting some help to find a route through Maryland. If we're meeting up with IT from the Ohio/western PA boys this might work out. Here's a route that goes from Frederick to DC, then bypassing Baltimore on the way over to Newark, DE. In my opinion some of the northern Maryland roads are more interesting than the route over to Dover from DC across the Chesapeake. Skipping the DC leg would save some time and keep us off highway and on more motorcycle friendly roads. Are we trying to get into DC on this leg? Baltimore?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=I-270+S&daddr=39.19862,-77.40719+to:39.0690234,-77.2632106+to:39.0659724,-77.2556057+to:38.89209,-77.03196+to:39.09774,-76.9853+to:39.258265,-76.9262779+to:39.38453,-76.82223+to:39.42346,-76.84034+to:39.46981,-76.82971+to:MD-137+E%2FMt+Carmel+Rd+to:39.601791,-76.4776197+to:newark,+de&hl=en&geocode=FVkYWQIdrKli-w%3BFZwfVgIdKtxi-w%3BFV8lVAIdlQ5l-w%3BFXQZVAIdSixl-w%3BFTpyUQId6JVo-w%3BFYyVVAIdLExp-w%3BFZkIVwIdujJq-w%3BFdL1WAIdKslr-w%3BFeSNWQIdbIJr-w%3BFfJCWgId8qtr-w%3BFbIcXAIdIiBu-ynF1hTuvG3IiTEFIOF1MiHjbQ%3BFX9GXAIdTAtx-w%3BFYuGXQId5yZ8-ynriZfjmnrHiTFcOEyX8kbiLg&mra=dme&mrsp=0&sz=9&sll=39.298174,-76.5802&sspn=1.353894,3.172302&ie=UTF8&z=9

736cc · « **Reply #228 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:29:34 PM »

I hear ya re: preferring motorcycle-friendly roads, but DC is a unique and iconic photo-op. All riders within its general area couldn't have a better location to promote this run- The Mall. The Marine Iwo Jima Memorial, etc. Of course, parking considerations make some spots better than others.

MoMo · « **Reply #229 on:** March 18, 2011, 03:35:48 PM »

Quote from: bbcb750 on March 18, 2011, 11:37:43 AM

Hi guys-
BobbyR said something about wanting some help to find a route through Maryland. If we're meeting up with IT from the Ohio/western PA boys this might work out. Here's a route that goes from Frederick to DC, then bypassing Baltimore on the way over to Newark, DE. In my opinion some of the northern Maryland roads are more interesting than the route over to Dover from DC across the Chesapeake. Skipping the DC leg would save some time and keep us off highway and on more motorcycle friendly roads. Are we trying to get into DC on this leg? Baltimore?

If we can get riders to follow that route, IT comes within a couple miles of my house in SE Pa. Rest is available and I can get IT up towards the NY riders...Larry

BobbyR · « **Reply #230 on:** March 18, 2011, 05:11:00 PM »

Mike, that is great and thanks for stepping up and lending a hand. I feel this is starting to come together. We are developing a workable route. Now we need to work with the Jersey Boys

to help plot a route on the good riding roads in NJ. Then into NY and on to Woodstock. Peace and Love, peace and love.

MoMo · « **Reply #231 on:** March 18, 2011, 07:56:18 PM »

Quote from: BobbyR on March 18, 2011, 05:11:00 PM

Mike, that is great and thanks for stepping up and lending a hand. I feel this is starting to come together. We are developing a workable route. Now we need to work with the Jersey Boys to help plot a route on the good riding roads in NJ. Then into NY and on to Woodstock. Peace and Love, peace and love.

Where are any good riding roads in NJ?... Larry

Doggie · « **Reply #232 on:** March 19, 2011, 08:32:17 PM »

If the route went up the Jersey Tnpk or the Garden State to the outerbridge and then up #440 over the Varisono Bridge onto Long Island. Then the Belt pkwy to the Cross Island pkwy, the Southern State to #135 up to Oyster Bay.
Have to work out the rest of the route.
Doug

Nortstudio · « **Reply #233 on:** March 19, 2011, 09:34:57 PM »

Quote from: Doggie on March 19, 2011, 08:32:17 PM

If the route went up the Jersey Tnpk or the Garden State to the outerbridge and then up #440 over the Varisono Bridge onto Long Island. Then the Belt pkwy to the Cross Island pkwy, the Southern State to #135 up to Oyster Bay.
Have to work out the rest of the route.
Doug

Still waiting to hear back from shop in Oyster Bay. I had to send a letter, because they have no email or phone!

BobbyR · « **Reply #234 on:** March 20, 2011, 02:07:19 PM »

Quote from: Nortstudio on March 19, 2011, 09:34:57 PM

Quote from: Doggie on March 19, 2011, 08:32:17 PM
If the route went up the Jersey Tnpk or the Garden State to the outerbridge and then up #440 over the Varisono Bridge onto Long Island. Then the Belt pkwy to the Cross Island pkwy, the Southern State to #135 up to Oyster Bay.
Have to work out the rest of the route.
Doug

Still waiting to hear back from shop in Oyster Bay. I had to send a letter, because they have no email or phone!

You can imagine that with a high profile owner like Billy Joel they would be flooded with calls and emails. I am sure they have a phone and email. Mortal men are not allowed access. $:-\$

Nortstudio · « **Reply #235 on:** March 20, 2011, 04:16:26 PM »

The press said no phone or email. I thought it was maybe to avoid all the people trying to ask him what the lyric meant in the song....

We will see. Not a big deal either way. I was just trying to think of photo ops.

If I get word, you guys will be the first to know.

BobbyR · « **Reply #236 on:** March 20, 2011, 04:31:49 PM »

I read somewhere he was a member of the VJMC Club, that would be the best route unless someone has access to somewhere within the organization.

Nortstudio · « **Reply #237 on:** March 20, 2011, 04:44:33 PM »

I just shipped it off snail mail to the address on the site.

I get that email list. Would it be through the NY one, or is there a specific Long Island one?

BobbyR · « **Reply #238 on:** March 20, 2011, 04:52:46 PM »

I don;t know much about the group. Andy CB750 and a group of us tried to engage them in conversation at the vintage bike meet in Rhinebeck NY. They seemed unfriendly. Maybe we just got lucky

Nortstudio · « **Reply #239 on:** March 20, 2011, 05:05:38 PM »

It's funny you say that, because I posted to the email list about this relay - but no one ever responded.

I met a few guys at a wheel truing workshop - all seemed cool. Not sure. I'll see what happens with 20th century cycles. I'm not sweating it. If it fell on a weekend, we could just show up.

weekend_junkie · « **Reply #240 on:** March 20, 2011, 08:23:26 PM »

Quote from: photolar on March 18, 2011, 07:56:18 PM

Quote from: BobbyR on March 18, 2011, 05:11:00 PM
Mike, that is great and thanks for stepping up and lending a hand. I feel this is starting to come together. We are developing a workable route. Now we need to work with the Jersey Boys to help plot a route on the good riding roads in NJ. Then into NY and on to Woodstock. Peace and Love, peace and love.

Where are any good riding roads in NJ?... Larry

202 and 206 are decent rides and easy to follow. I would avoid the Parkway or Turnpike, nothing really scenic or exciting.

asphaltwarrior · « **Reply #241 on:** March 25, 2011, 11:50:48 AM »

Started the paint on my bike so I'm almost ready to start reassembly.I should be good to go.I just hope it gets here when I'm here.I have a wedding in Joisy in June,and My NC trip in June also...Sounds like Godzilla is moving along quite well huh?

BobbyR · « **Reply #242 on:** March 25, 2011, 02:28:00 PM »

Quote from: asphaltwarrior on March 25, 2011, 11:50:48 AM

Started the paint on my bike so I'm almost ready to start reassembly.I should be good to go.I just hope it gets here when I'm here.I have a wedding in Joisy in June,and My NC trip in June also...Sounds like Godzilla is moving along quite well huh?

Actually I think he will be later than I planned. I saw something about Sturgis which is August 8th I think. I dunno I am trying to verify. If IT is in ND in August, shoot we are August. So your paint should be well hardened by then.

Nortstudio · « **Reply #243 on:** March 25, 2011, 02:40:50 PM »

Wouldn't ND be on the way back?

BobbyR · « **Reply #244 on:** March 25, 2011, 03:14:16 PM »

No IT is going West then coming back east. Did you see the map on the blog

Nortstudio · « **Reply #245 on:** March 25, 2011, 03:21:13 PM »

I saw the initial proposed schedule in jerry's early post, and I thought I had seen a map too, that had the trip heading west after Virginia (or there about) and then coming all the way back east. Then north to eastern Canada before heading all the way back west.

Has this changed? Also, where is the blog? I've only seen the updates here on the site.

m00ntan · « **Reply #246 on:** March 26, 2011, 10:35:34 AM »

MARYLAND sounding off here. I live in NE Baltimore and haunt the back roads from Thurmont (Camp David) to Bel Air. Let me know if I can help.

m00ntan · « **Reply #247 on:** March 26, 2011, 06:42:42 PM »

Quote from: bbcb750 on March 18, 2011, 11:37:43 AM

Hi guys-
BobbyR said something about wanting some help to find a route through Maryland.

That is very nice, one fantastic route. Could I suggest including Thurmont, RT 77, Catoctin Mountains, Camp David, Cunningham Falls as a handoff or stopping, start point?

BobbyR · « **Reply #248 on:** March 27, 2011, 04:57:17 PM »

Quote from: m00ntan on March 26, 2011, 06:42:42 PM

Quote from: bbcb750 on March 18, 2011, 11:37:43 AM
Hi guys-
BobbyR said something about wanting some help to find a route through Maryland.

That is very nice, one fantastic route. Could I suggest including Thurmont, RT 77, Catoctin Mountains, Camp David, Cunningham Falls as a handoff or stopping, start point?

That is terrific Moon, we need photo ops and we need to workable route. Mist folks are trying to avoid Interstaes since they are not too scenic and a bit nerve wracking.

OK PA riders we have an MD rider, so let's figure out a hand off point. I bought a Repro Woodstock poster this weekend I want to get you all to sign it. I will try ot get it copied and get a copy to each Mid Atlantic rider and the New England hand off team.

MoMo · « **Reply #249 on:** March 27, 2011, 05:42:11 PM »

Moontan, I know where the Camp David area is, about an hour or more west of me. I could meet you somewhere between there and SE PA for a hand-off. My zip is 19390-southern Chester County...Larry

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Author Topic: Team Mid Atlantic - DEL, NJ, NY, and PA - We are Official Event at Rhinebeck! (Read 70088 times)