NNESTOC IV '08

[GRN]

:STOC: NNESTOC IV '08 :STOC:
Northern New England ST-Owners
September 3-7, 2008
Kancamagus Motor Lodge
1-800-346-4205 (http://www.kancmotorlodge.com/)
Lincoln, New Hampshire

(Click here to attend (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=158&day=2008-9-4&c=1))

Giveaways from:
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I will continue to update this first post as things develop to keep it all in one place and easy to find

"For those of you that have any idea about going to any SToc events next year, get you brightest crayon/marking pencil/magic marker, whatever and put this one on your calendar!!!! Going, spending two days and coming home have been the best four days of my year so far. It had been a long time since I spent any quality time in NE, but I must say GRN and company put on a fabulous show. The two days I rode, Greg was the leader of my group and I had blast (if that's possible for someone as old as me). If you haven't ridden to the top of Mt Washington yet, that is something else to put on your calendar of events!!! Thanks Greg for everything!!!!!!"

:bow1: :bow1: :bow1: Motomac 09.07, ST-Owners 2007 MOTY, and 'Banner Boy' at 14 '07 STOC events!


Pictures from '07 (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28457)


Not much new for '08... same great place, same great time! Unlike previous years, we're going to stay put and keep home base at the Kanc Motor Lodge in Lincoln (http://www.kancmotorlodge.com/)... nice facility run by nice folks, and the food is FANTASTIC! We're also going to stick with the 4 day format.

Lodging
There is a large block of rooms being held for us until August 4, any reservations made after that will be at regular rates. If you want to come, pick up the phone, the lodge was sold out last year from Thursday night through the weekend. Our discounted group rates (make sure to mention NNESTOC):
Wed. & Thurs. (weekday) standard room rates including tax $79.92/night
Fri. & Sat. (weekend) standard room rates including tax $90.72/night


Grub :eat1:
There are quite a few eateries in walking distance... the best two of the group you can basically fall into if needed :beer2: ... the kitchen at the lodge is very good, and food can be ordered in the Cafe dining room, or the sports bar downstairs. There is also "The Common Man" next door, one of my all time favorites with great food and atmosphere. The lodge offers a nice convenient meal plan that includes anything on the regular menu for breakfast and dinner for $38.40 (includes tax & gratuity) per person per day.

Camping :tent6:
More info to come... mac liked this one (http://www.countrybumpkins.com/).

Fire pit :cf1:
The fire pit will be again available for our use. :cop2:

Bike Cleaning Station
We will have a bike cleaning station set up complete with hoses, rags & kick stand rests for our convenience.

The only 'official' activity linked to this event will be the Saturday Evening gathering for dinner, prizes, etc. If a whole bunch of you show up several days early and choose to kill time riding motorcycles all over the country side, more power to you, you will most likely have an absolute blast... I am certainly looking forward to it. There are no group rides or ride leaders officially associated with this event.

There are some 'unofficial' groups forming up to ride together, that info is in a separate thread - http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?p=534047#post534047

If you go to my profile (http://grn.grouprider.com) on GroupRider.com, I will have a list of shared routes up by the end of July that show routes I have previously ridden and enjoyed for their scenic and/or riding quality. These are not direct recommendations, as I have not ridden many of them in some time, and can't qualify their conditions. Anyone who chooses to take note of these routes does so as responsible adults, at their own risk. New England roads can present a great deal of variability/hazards, including but not limited to:
- A variety of wildlife ranging from small rodents to larger deer and moose
- Varied surface conditions from winter/frost damage
- Downed trees and large debris from logging trucks

I highly recommend that when riding unfamiliar roads, here or anywhere, that you do so at a speed that doesn't exceed your ability to stop within your sight line. Now that I have covered my ***, come, ride, and have fun... there is fantastic riding in every direction from Lincoln... it's actually pretty hard to find a BAD road. Tourist traffic is almost non-existent this time of year, best time to ride up here IMO :D

[Mellow]

You got it, just change the above post as you have updates and I'll use that one to point to from the calendar and home page.:nanner1:

[GRN]

Right on, thanks man :clap2:

[billxp]

Tell them to get WiFi so that I don't have to seat outside to steal the deli's signal. Hey it doesn't hurt to ask.

Other than that it was great. :)

When should we start booking the rooms?

[newbornst1300]

Sounds great Greg....Put Sam and I down for a spot and let us know when we can book at the Kanc. We dont need no stinkin' WiFi...besides all the other necessities leave no space for the laptop anyways.
Un-interrupted caveman TV would be much nicer if it can be arranged.

[GRN]

Uninterrupted cave man TV and the crazy beyoch is already a hot topic, have you covered bro :D

We'll be working on lodging details in November while Leo & Nicole have a little down time between seasons. I'm going to try and work some kind of deal that gives a better discount to folks who can come earlier and spend more nights there, maybe even a package to incorporate a meal plan... I think everyone was impressed with the house eatery :clap2:. I'm even going to suggest that a nice big tent down by the fire pit would be a great addition for all of the group things they do... anyone up for a :pig1: roast?

[motomac]

I will pitch my tent at P-3 in the Country Bumpkins Campground. They have wifi by the way Bill!!!!

[Kempo-STer]

Man you got way too much time on your hands to start this already:eek:

Or is the white stuff got you grounded already:cool:

Oh well... off to get drunk at the campfire with my good buddy Nelson and hopefully Brian...LOL

[GRN]

Lodging/dining info is now plugged into the main post of the thread... still trying to work out some better deals for longer stays and meal plans, will have that wrapped up soon.

[motomac]

Folks I gotta tell ya, this is some of the bestest ridin' country in the whole USA, east of the canyons of California. If you can only get one vacation in the year, make your plans to attend this one.

[Northeast Rider]

I forget, am I allowed back again to this one? :hotpepper

[Bones]

Folks I gotta tell ya, this is some of the bestest ridin' country in the whole USA, east of the canyons of California.

(In case any of you wonder why some of us choose to live in New England.)

[GRN]

I forget, am I allowed back again to this one? :hotpepper

I don't know... what's it worth to ya? ;)

[blueSTormer]

Thinking about and remembering times like these make getting through the winter possible.
Now Greggy, I take it that this four day event means getting to the lodge for Wed. evening and then :beer8: ,
then riding all day Thursday and then :capwin: ,
then riding all day Friday and then :capwin: ,
then riding all day Saturday and then:beer2: ,
then we all go home :mad: .
Please correct me if I am mistaken ;)

[GRN]

Thinking about and remembering times like these make getting through the winter possible.
Now Greggy, I take it that this four day event means getting to the lodge for Wed. evening and then :beer8: ,
then riding all day Thursday and then :capwin: ,
then riding all day Friday and then :capwin: ,
then riding all day Saturday and then:beer2: ,
then we all go home :mad: .
Please correct me if I am mistaken ;)

Doc, except for the 'Greggy' part, it looks about right.

[longislandfz1]

Sounds like a plan. Did 1200 miles last October up there, nice rides.

[SteveST1300]

So Doc are we going up Monday? LOL:03biker:

[blueSTormer]

So Doc are we going up Monday? LOL:03biker:

I plan on being up there all week, so unless anything unforeseen happens, people can let me know if they are interested in coming up a little early. We can have a little Rally in the Valley. It is very early to say for sure what I am going to do. Stay tuned!

[GRN]

Cool! So like 08.31 - 09.03 will be PRENNESTOC, or DOCSTOC, or FORTHELOVEOFGODDONTTELLMARYSTOC... sweet, 'tiz on my calendar! :D

[Kempo-STer]

Cool! So like 08.31 - 09.03 will be PRENNESTOC, or DOCSTOC, or FORTHELOVEOFGODDONTTELLMARYSTOC... sweet, 'tiz on my calendar! :D

OH BOB!!!

There goes the neighborhood! A couple more of these at your place, and the real estate prices will be down low enough for me to make my move!

[blueSTormer]

I just can't wait to get the wheels rolling. This winter seems so much longer than last year. I have cabin fever so bad that I'm looking into what it takes to install the Audiovox cruise control. With the kind of traffic we have here, I think that it is probably not worth the trouble.
Is anybody thinking of heading out to PA Grand Canyon STOC?

[newbornst1300]

I just can't wait to get the wheels rolling. This winter seems so much longer than last year. I have cabin fever so bad that I'm looking into what it takes to install the Audiovox cruise control. With the kind of traffic we have here, I think that it is probably not worth the trouble.
Is anybody thinking of heading out to PA Grand Canyon STOC?

Why don't you ride up here and I will help you with the cruise install once all this crap melts that is. I've had the audiovox cruise for a couple of year now and I would have to say that it is by far the best farkle for the money.
I guess you guys were just on the other side of the freeze line for this last storm that dumped another foot on us. I wont be riding for while yet and we are off to Puerto Vallarta in four weeks to get some sun so hopefully all the snow will be melted by the time we get back. Hope the roads are clearing up for you guys down there.

[blueSTormer]

Thanks for the invite to help Chris, but you know that georgeorge has one also, and he lives only about 60 miles away, not 500. But once I get farklitis for something, it's hard to let go. The other thing I'm looking into is putting video on the bike. Stay warm. Hopefully you will have better weather soon.

[GRN]

...and he lives only about 60 miles away, not 500.

And?

The problem is?

Sounds like a great excuse to me! :D

[SteveST1300]

Hey Randy Rulbe is working on a Tech STOC at his home in NJ very near mine. We have a few things to do. I want to do the starter valve synch, and maybe install my cruise control.

[blueSTormer]

Oh God! I just read the thread on HID lighting. And I thought I was all finished!

[newbornst1300]

Hey Randy Rulbe is working on a Tech STOC at his home in NJ very near mine. We have a few things to do. I want to do the starter valve synch, and maybe install my cruise control.

Hopefully this week I am going to get to the valves and a synch. There is some more snow in the forecast for tomorrow and no sign of Spring yet so what else is there to do other than spending some time in the garage.

[SteveST1300]

Today was very nice here so I pulled all the tupperware and gave her a good cleaning. And she needed it! Will be out tomorrow have a 236 mile ride planned. After this one there are only 3 Polar Bear rides left. Mar 29th goint o Washington PA for Mellows birthday party.:03biker:

[JCorwin]

I just can't wait to get the wheels rolling. This winter seems so much longer than last year.

Yes, this winter seems to be dragging. We didn't necessarily get a ton of the white stuff here in CT, but winter just seems to be dragging. Visited my bike last weekend @ it's storage unit, and as I feared, my battery is dead. Unfortunately there's no outlets there so I can keep my battery tender hooked up. Oh well, it's the original battery, and could use replacing anyway. Lets hope it warms up and it will be sooner rather than later!!

[georgeorge]

Jeff... just grab the battery and take it home to charge it up. It may be OK and not need replacing. Being original, you might want to replace it anyway, but who knows.

[billxp]

Jeff the battery, if original, is at least 5 years old. I would just replace it and call it a day.

[JCorwin]

Jeff the battery, if original, is at least 5 years old. I would just replace it and call it a day.

Jeff... just grab the battery and take it home to charge it up. It may be OK and not need replacing. Being original, you might want to replace it anyway, but who knows.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. If it were newer, I would have pulled it out and brought it home, but I figured I'll just pick up a new one......assuming it gets nicer out!! I didn't ride enough last season, so I've got to make up for lost time!

[jbackthere]

Off the subject, GRNSTOC was such a blast last year I thought about pulling it off again this year. Uh, sorry to say it won't be happening (cuz there's way too much freekin' snow!) Watch for next year! See you in September.

[blueSTormer]

Judy, Judy, Judy!! September is too far away. How about a cookout in June, June, June!!
I'll bring the beer.:eek:

[GRN]

Doc, don't you mean Beer, Beer, Beer? :D

[Bones]

Judy, Judy, Judy!! September is too far away. How about a cookout in June, June, June!!
I'll bring the beer.:eek:
I call dibs on the loft "bedroom" after I drink the beer Doc brings. :beer2:

[GRN]

Alright guys...

We're looking at the calendar...

First best option we have is May 31 - June 01 weekend... plenty of room to let folks unwind and sleep it off... :beer2:

Oui?

[Bones]

That would be instead of NESTOC then?

[GRN]

It's that, or the next possible date on our end, which isn't even definitely open, is the weekend of July 26... besides, NESTOC without Carl? Nah.

[Bones]

besides, NESTOC without Carl? Nah.
How would we know where to turn around?

[GRN]

How would we know where to turn around?

Exactly... imagine the trouble we would get in! :rolleyes:

[Carl_T]

Well,

Bah, I've given you guys so much U-turn practice in the past you could win Police Rodeos anyplace in the USA. :D

The Rosendale/New Paltz, NY contingent would make an effort to wrangle a way to do the ride up to NH instead of NESTOC if you do end up having this in June. I was dropping the Motel expense and only going to hook into the Saturday ride if you all went to NESTOC this year anyway.

Buy shotguns to hold off the neighbors with though when Doc shows up with the Beer, you sure your up for that? :p:

[blueSTormer]

I could do an overnight on May 31st. I could drink some beer. I could buy some beer. So do I really need an armed guard? Do I need a Kevlar jacket? Oh yea, I already have one of those.
I know, it depends on how dangerous is the company that I keep.;)
Stay tuned.:bigpop:

[GRN]

Doc, the more beer you bring, the safer you'll be :D

[Bones]

Doc, the more beer you bring, the safer you'll be :D
He could always have Mrs. Doc drop off the ML. I've been involved in Benz for Bier runs more than once...very handy vehicle. :beer2: :beer3:

[blueSTormer]

If Kempo is coming then we might need a Suburban.:rolleyes:
He is in Texas, so I'm safe for now.

[GRN]

Just a friendly reminder folks... we sold out the KML last year, if you're planning on making this one, get your reservations made...

Doc, you won't a Suburban, Kempo is going to NESTOC to take advantage of the opportunity a hotel room and no kids offers... hope no one has the room below, or next to :rolleyes:

[Kempo-STer]

I'm watching you Faulker!

[motomac]

I'm watching you Faulker!
Soooo, can we anticipate you on the mountain bike or the ST bike???

[newbornst1300]

Room is booked for Sept3-7...can't wait to ride the Kanc again. Thanks Greg

[GRN]

Room is booked for Sept3-7...can't wait to ride the Kanc again. Thanks Greg

Hey Chris, very much looking forward to seeing ya'll a few weeks before that too :cool:

[sddinnh]

Ok - Reservations made for Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat. Very friendly people and the rates were as quoted. Be aware though that the first night is non-refundable if you have to cancel. (like who wants to have to do that ;) )

It'll be nice to actually meet all you guys in person :D

[Carl_T]

Dawn and I are IN! Coming up Thrus. night, home Sun. Reservations made. We'll be coming up to this one complete with trailer :p: and Dawn's 250 Ninja as per last year.


See you all there :)

[newbornst1300]

Thats two STOCS now Carl, do I hear three:D
We may wimp out as well if the weather is damp and bring that tow thingy along :eek:
Glad you guys can make this as well.

[Carl_T]

Chris, nothing wrong with some comfort for the lady heading home in the damp after a lot of riding, trailer away. ;) It'll be good to see you guys both times :) This is turning out to be better riding year than I expected:D

[Bones]

This is turning out to be better riding year than I expected:D

You know you can't be away from us very long, Carl...:D

(ONSTOC, ONSTOC, ONSTOC...)

[Carl_T]

Too true Bones.... too true :)

[Ottawa-ST13-Pilot]

Hope to attend again - great time last year!

Did NY-VT-NH this past weekend leading a group of 6 to the Whitehorse Gear Open House. Did the Hurricane, the Kanc (the KML is still standing...) and stopped at Lake George-Americade country.

Ron...
The Ottawa Sport Touring Pilot

[Ottawa-ST13-Pilot]

GRN-Greg:

Is there a list of attendees now somewhere on the ST-Owners website?

Ron...

[billxp]

Look here for attendees. LINK (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=158&day=2008-9-4&c=1)

I don't think everyone is there yet.

[Mellow]

Look here for attendees. LINK (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=158&day=2008-9-4&c=1)

I don't think everyone is there yet.

Thanks Bill.. I added a link to the first post as well.

[Big Al]

Just visited Burlington, VT and Lake Champlain area. Really nice scenery around the lake. The weather was perfect too. :)

Looks like I'll be able to go this year. Have a room booked already and there'll be a new pair of PR2's on the bike by that time too. :cool:

Greg, - are you using the GR site to post routes again this year?

[Boo]

Just visited Burlington, VT and Lake Champlain area. Really nice scenery around the lake. The weather was perfect too. :)

Looks like I'll be able to go this year. Have a room booked already and there'll be a new pair of PR2's on the bike by that time too. :cool:

Greg, - are you using the GR site to post routes again this year?


Hi Al,
Burlington is where I grew up and on Lake Champlain. I can tell you it looks alot better now than it did back then.
I also hope to make this STOC and meet more of the Northeastners. Still have a few details to work out.
Bob

[Jonb]

Hi Folks,

I am new to the ST adventure and the get together sounds like fun. What else can you tell me about the weekend? I am based out of Derry, NH.

jonb

[Big Al]

Hi Jon,
Welcome to the family. :)
I've attended the last two and I'm going for my 3rd. Everyone has a good time. The KML motor lodge is a perfect home base due to it's location and the food there is very good. There's also the Common Man Restaurant next door for excellent casual fine dining. - This year GRN, and a few others will probably do some pre-rides to check out most of the roads in the state and post up routes for everyone's availability to use. During the event, it's left up to every individual to decide or plan their own day. You'll have no trouble finding people to ride with or to ride with you, if you know the area. If the weather cooperates, there'll most likely be many grouping up to go to the Mt Washington summit on the auto road. - The lodge has gone above and beyond to setup a large fire pit just for us where many usually hang out in th evenings for some beer and fun. - As for the people, you can't find a better bunch than this. There'll be husbands, wives boyfriend's, girlfriends, mothers, fathers, children and singles. Everyone gets along and everyone has lots of FUN! :D

Hope you can go. It'll be nice to see more ST1100's in the mix. :)

Hi Folks,

I am new to the ST adventure and the get together sounds like fun. What else can you tell me about the weekend? I am based out of Derry, NH.

jonb

[Jonb]

Hi Al,

Thanks for the details. I am looking forward to the event. I just took a two day trip up to Burlington, VT on sales calls, had to take all the secondary roads! What a ride. My brother lives in VT and rides a Pacific Coast. He may join us for a day of riding in Sept.

Jonb

[Big Al]

Hi Jonb,
It'll be a pleasure to meet both you and your brother. :)

[richd]

Got room for one more ST1100???? I am planning to be there Wednesday evening, but will be leaving Saturday morning. Will my 1100 be able to keep up with all of the 1300's???

[Big Al]

Will my 1100 be able to keep up with all of the 1300's???
Rich,
You're 1100 should have no problem keeping up whatsoever.
However, if its a red one then many riders may have a problem keeping up with you! :rolleyes: ;) . . . . . :07biker: :03biker: :06biker: :04biker: :bow1: ~~~:biker:

[GRN]

Hey everyone... sorry, kinda been 'off-line' for a while.

Few things...

Hi to the new folks, look forward to meeting all of you! :)

If you haven't made a reservation yet, get on it... our reservation on the block of rooms gets lifted in just over two weeks from today. They will sell out.

The only 'official' activity linked to this event will be the Saturday Evening gathering for dinner, prizes, etc. If a whole bunch of you show up several days early and choose to kill time riding motorcycles all over the country side, more power to you, you will most likely have an absolute blast... I am certainly looking forward to it. There are no group rides or ride leaders officially associated with this event.

If you go to my profile (http://grn.grouprider.com) on GroupRider.com, I will have a list of shared routes up by the end of July that show routes I have previously ridden and enjoyed for their scenic and/or riding quality. These are not direct recommendations, as I have not ridden many of them in some time, and can't qualify their conditions. Anyone who chooses to take note of these routes does so as responsible adults, at their own risk. New England roads can present a great deal of variability/hazards, including but not limited to:
- A variety of wildlife ranging from small rodents to larger deer and moose
- Varied surface conditions from winter/frost damage
- Downed trees and large debris from logging trucks

I highly recommend that when riding unfamiliar roads, here or anywhere, that you do so at a speed that doesn't exceed your ability to stop within your sight line. Now that I have covered my ***, come, ride, and have fun... there is fantastic riding in every direction from Lincoln... it's actually pretty hard to find a BAD road. Tourist traffic is almost non-existent this time of year, best time to ride up here IMO :D

[motomac]

If I do decide to make an appearance, I will be camping at that place up the road. Maybe there will be others to join me and I'm in CA without my brain, so I don't remember the name.

[Thunderbolt]

Looks like I'm going. I have gotten the days off from work and reservations made!!!! :D

Corry

[GRN]

Cool, look forward to meeting you. What day are you headed in?

[Thunderbolt]

Greg I will be heading up on the 3rd (Wed). We had met before, I was the late arrival to the RTE in Bennington back in April, sweating my butt off because I didn't think it would be 80+ degrees in VT at that time of year..LOL..

Corry

[ulyrider]

Kathy and I are in for the weekend :headbang: I'll be heading up early Friday AM solo. If anyone else is heading up Friday morning, let me know and maybe we can meet up.

[GRN]

Greg I will be heading up on the 3rd (Wed). We had met before, I was the late arrival to the RTE in Bennington back in April, sweating my butt off because I didn't think it would be 80+ degrees in VT at that time of year..LOL..

Corry

Hey Corry, glad you can make it... and hopefully it won't be as hot up north this year as it was last, it was frakishly hot last year for this event. At least it was dry :D

[GRN]

Kathy and I are in for the weekend :headbang:

You brave, mon... :D

[H20SKIER]

Kim and I just made our room reservations for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Anyone have any routes picked out for a Friday and Saturday ride? We would love to tag along!!!!

[GRN]

If you haven't made a reservation yet, get on it... our reservation (and discount) on the block of rooms gets lifted in just 4 days... they will sell out to other parties shortly there after.

[GRN]

Who else is heading up Wed? Maybe we can hook up for a visit with Curtis for dinner :D

I'll probably head for Rangeley to get some lunch on Thursday if anyone wants to tag along.

[Thunderbolt]

I may be up for lunch on the Thursday. Actually planning on heading up to the Rangeley area on Aug 23 also:D. Another note Greg, Rt 125 in Vermont is closed due to the rains they had last week, I guess the road is washed out. Its only open for local traffic.

Corry

[GRN]

I may be up for lunch on the Thursday. Actually planning on heading up to the Rangeley area on Aug 23 also:D. Another note Greg, Rt 125 in Vermont is closed due to the rains they had last week, I guess the road is washed out. Its only open for local traffic.

Corry

Corry, thanks, just got a note from Mark (ulyrider) to the same effect re: 125. Guess that just means we'll have to run 17 in both directions :D, oh, the pain!

The Rangeley detail of the Thursday ride isn't set in stone, but I'll be up for a good long roll regardless of the direction chosen. Thursday will be the best (weather permitting) to knock out a long one while we're good and fresh and have a small group. Friday & Saturday will likely see larger groups congeal with a bit more priority on the social interaction during the ride. I need one day to just unwind and go ride like the wind... :D

[GRN]

Is anyone interested in meeting for some :bow1: Curtis Ribs on the way in Weds?

[blueSTormer]

It looks like I'm going to miss riding on Wed and Thurs. See you folks at the Motel Thursday evening.

[H20SKIER]

Still wondering if any rides planned for Friday or Saturday with other couples or slower pace groups.???

[GRN]

Still wondering if any rides planned for Friday or Saturday with other couples or slower pace groups.???

Bob,

I think things will gel a bit once everyone gets there... a lot of folks coming to Lincoln have their heads in leaving this week for ONSTOC, myself included. I'm not planning anything this year... just gonna get up in the morning and pick a direction and go, and probably not at the pace you are looking for. I'm sure you'll have no problem hooking up with others of like interest once we get there.

[Jonb]

Hi Gang,

First ride with the NNESTOC. Traveling with my Wife (passenger). Arriving Friday night and looking for adventure on Saturday. Any one interested in riding up Mt Washington?

JonB

[H20SKIER]

Mt. Washington may be a defintly maybe for us!!! I love riding up ther but my wife will not ride hers!!! she can ride with me though. Talk to you about it more when we get there. Bob

[Ken]

I'd love to do a Mt. Washington ride if you have room for one more :)

[billxp]

We did Mt Washington last year on Friday. Its worth the experience.

You just have to hope the weather cooperates.

[Ken]

BTW, I have a room with double beds reserved. I was hoping Dave Thompson might be riding with me, but this is the same weekend as a VFR get-together that he is committed to. So if anyone needs a bed, just let me know.

[Northeast Rider]

We did Mt Washington last year on Friday. Its worth the experience.

You just have to hope the weather cooperates.

I'm counting on Mt Washington Sat for Jenny, she missed it last year - it was like a hollywood special effects 3d movie, awsome.

[ulyrider]

Corry, thanks, just got a note from Mark (ulyrider) to the same effect re: 125. Guess that just means we'll have to run 17 in both directions :D, oh, the pain!

Looks like 125 is open again:

VT 125: Road work cleared.
Between US Route 7 South and State Route 100. The road work has been cleared, the normal traffic lanes have been restored, the normal road layout has been restored, the roadway is reopened to traffic for a long period.

Comment: Rte 125 has now Re-Opened to 2- way traffic its entire length from Hancock to Middlebury. There are places that have yet to receive pavement, and further work is to be done in the comming weeks. Please use CAUTION still while traveling over this road as some of it is still gravel. Kindly slow down, and be aware of changing road conditions.

Last updated August 21

[GRN]

Looks like 125 is open again:

Cool... if we can only work in one to get to the west slope to run 17 east, I'm actually liking 73 through Brandon gap better than 125. Ran it twice getting to/from Ontario... once during early morning fog through about 30 flocks of Turkey :eek:, then on the way home conditions were ideal but I was spent and rode it pretty conservatively. It will find it's way into a ride next week for sure! :cool: There is some nice stuff along the river on 73 west of Brandon too.

[GRN]

BTW, I have a room with double beds reserved. I was hoping Dave Thompson might be riding with me, but this is the same weekend as a VFR get-together that he is committed to. So if anyone needs a bed, just let me know.

Ken, there are a bunch of folks who are on the fence who have not made reservations so you should be able to fill the room.

[ChrisK]

Hey Greg et al,

I finally managed to get myself an old ST a couple months ago. I've been putting it through the paces and sprung a coolant leak last week while on Vacation is Whitefield.

If the parts come in on time and I can fix the bike, I plan to head up from Nashua on Thursday afternoon (anyone heading north thursday that wants to skip the slog up 93 and ride backroads is welcome to follow me), meet some folks thurs night then head home. Then ride back up Saturday AM in time for breakfast and a good ride !

I'm really looking forward to meeting some more local (New England) ST riders.

BTW... last week I was up in Errol, there's about 6-7 miles of fresh pavement on Rt 16 between Berlin and Errol (and the rest of the road was in decent shape) ! So if I was going up to Rangley I'd plan on hitting that for sure...

Hope to meet you soon,

Chris K
(no longer the Horseless Rider)

[Thunderbolt]

BTW... last week I was up in Errol, there's about 6-7 miles of fresh pavement on Rt 16 between Berlin and Errol (and the rest of the road was in decent shape) ! So if I was going up to Rangley I'd plan on hitting that for sure...


North of Rt 26, Rt 16 it is still on the rough side, a bit better in Maine. I rode up that way on Sat. had lunch at the Gingerbread House in Oquossoc. My friends I was riding with went up on Friday, I couldn't get the day off, making it a 500+ mile day for me (Whew!). We stayed at (well only one night for me) Mountain Lake Campground in Lancaster.

Corry

[GRN]

I'll probably do a lunch run to Rangeley one day of NNESTOC, I'll take the Kanc to Passaconway, to Hurricane Pass, then up through the notch and over to 17 up to Oquossoc. On the way back I'll either come down the Andro., or over the pass and down the CT on the VT side then back across if time and :butt1: allow ;)

Hope you can make it Chris, let me know if there's anything I can do to help. There are some folks looking to share a room, and my family won't be joining me until Saturday if you need a place to crash Thursday and Friday.

[GRN]

In thinking about what I'm going to do ride wise... I would like to know:

1. who's going to be up in time for an early AM departure on Thursday morning? I'll probably run a long loop to the west and nail some good stuff in VT, would love a little company.

2. who's coming who has never been in the area and would like to do a moderately long ride (300 ish) on Friday... a good mix of great roads and good local flavor/scenery?

3. who's interested in visiting Curtis' in Putney, VT (just off exit 4 of I-91) for some DAMNED GOOD RIBS either on the way in Weds., or on the way home Sunday?

I'm not going to have any set routes... will be improvising all weekend.... "hey, what's up that road?" If a few of you want to follow me, you're welcome to do so at a pace you are comfortable with, I'll wait for everyone at the next turn.

And just to emphasize the point:

There a no pre-set routes or leaders... there will be a set of master maps of NH, VT and ME with good roads highlighted, and some freebies of at least NH and some highlighters available for everyone to make their own. Please utilize the social environment to connect with other riders who are grouping up ahead of time, preferably the night before. Please DO NOT just come ready to ride in the mornings as a tag along with a group that has put together a ride without having made prior contact/arrangements, as most leaders will not want their groups to grow beyond 6-8 bikes, some maybe even less.

At PASTOC some folks created a little friction with the organizer for also structuring it this way, which I personally found not cool because he made it a very clear point ahead of time as well... and we ended up with some larger than desired groups, and even had some folks who came with no intention of leading step up to break them to manageable numbers (thanks, Billy!). I'm going to do my best to not let anyone put me or other guests in that position. This detail has been covered several times now in this thread, so if you show up unprepared, you are on your own. I'm not trying to be unfriendly here, but I'm not up for finding out after breakfast that my nice tight group of 6 has suddenly become 14... it doesn't work for how or where I ride. Thanks in advance for understanding.

[Jonb]

Hi Folks,

Sent along a note the other day about a Mt Washington ride on Saturday. If the weather holds, we are looking for other folks who are interested. Otherwise we want to "Play well in the Sand Box" and see what other groups we can tag along with? Up for most anything. We arrive Friday night around 8:30. This is our first ride with the ST group so we are looking to learn the ropes and make some great riding freinds.

Jonathan and Carol
Cell: 617-212-6472

[GRN]

Jon, I believe you won't have any trouble getting together with folks for a trip up Mt. Washington. I will suggest that those who are interested in this don't set the day in stone though... if you're there and Friday is clear and the wind is reasonable, go for it when you have the window... it can close fast and tight. Friday is likely to offer up much lighter traffic on the auto road as well, which is a big plus on the top few miles. If I were planning it I would shoot for Friday and use Saturday as a back up if the weather is problematic.

When are you rolling into Lincoln?

[GRN]

Still wondering if any rides planned for Friday or Saturday with other couples or slower pace groups.???

Bob, maybe you should plan one and let others fall in with you? :D

[Ken]

I'm rolling in Friday afternoon and happy to try and hook up with a ride group that night. Having only attended one other STOC event, I'm looking forward to meeting more of these great folks. Understand there are no preset routes or leaders but perhaps there are people attending that are more familiar with the area and roads that we might try and check in with?

[GRN]

Ken, I'll be happy to sit down with maps and a highlighter and hook folks up with some direction based on what they want to do. I have 20 maps coming from VT, will swing into Maine on Weds and pick up 20 of those, and the lodge has plenty of NH maps. You're also welcome to join me on whatever ride I end up taking on Saturday.

[GRN]

The Saturday night dinner will be held at the lodge... 7PM should leave plenty of time to get back in from rides, shower, and get primed :wine2::beer3:

[newbornst1300]

The Saturday night dinner will be held at the lodge... 7PM should leave plenty of time to get back in from rides, shower, and get primed :wine2::beer3:

Sounds great Greg... Sam and I are getting excited and I am starting to pack for the trip down on Wed. already.... I know its still a week away
We are looking for few nice relaxed rides this time allowing us to see and photograph some of the sights.... Do you have a list of sights ( covered bridges, scenic overlooks etc) that you would recommend?
See you on Wed night.

[Ken]

Ken, I'll be happy to sit down with maps and a highlighter and hook folks up with some direction based on what they want to do. I have 20 maps coming from VT, will swing into Maine on Weds and pick up 20 of those, and the lodge has plenty of NH maps. You're also welcome to join me on whatever ride I end up taking on Saturday.
Thanks!

I've been scouring Google maps and MapSource but they sure don't beat local expertise!

[Ken]

Have never ridden to Vermont or New Hampshire and excited to be headed into new territory! I'm riding in from western New York and looking for feedback, construction warnings, detours, bridges out, route advice or any other tips. :)

I'm likely going to scoot across New York via Thruway / Route 90 just to get out of NY quickly :), off at Amsterdam, over to Rt 87 and up to Fort Ann and pick up Route 4. Take Rt 4 all the way across Vermont. From there, maybe pick up Rt 91 up to Orford and then a scenic ride in to Lincoln via Rt 25A and Rt 118 at Wentworth through the White Mountain National Forest.

Thanks for any comments guys! :4is:

[billxp]

Just some ideas from last year for the newbies

Mt Washington Auto Road (http://www.mountwashingtonautoroad.com/)

Castle in the Clouds (http://castleintheclouds.org/)

White Horse Press (http://www.whitehorsepress.com/) closed Saturday

[GRN]

Thanks Bill, I was getting to that...

Ken, I wouldn't take 4 across on Friday PM... way not fun. Once in VT on 4, hang North on 22a, to 144 East, to 30 North, to 73 East through Brandon and over the pass to Rt. 100. South on 100, east on 107, East on 14, North/East on 132 which takes you over near where you want to be to get 25a and stick with the rest of your plan. :D You'll like it.

[GRN]

Is anyone interested in a run to White Horse Press on Friday? We could order in some pizza (ahead of time) and make it a lunch stop and cruise the warehouse full of gear much like we did last year. That worked well before, but is somewhat weather dependent due to having to eat outside on the picnic benches.

[Kempo-STer]

Is anyone interested in a run to White Horse Press on Friday? We could order in some pizza (ahead of time) and make it a lunch stop and cruise the warehouse full of gear much like we did last year. That worked well before, but is somewhat weather dependent due to having to eat outside on the picnic benches.

Next year, more days off and no weddings :banghead::banghead:

Hurricane Hill Road???:):bow1::bow1:

[Jonb]

Good Morning,

We arrive Friday Night aroud 8:30. Can't get there any earlier. Hope to catch up to folks once we drop of our gear in the room.

Jon

[sddinnh]

Is anyone interested in a run to White Horse Press on Friday? We could order in some pizza (ahead of time) and make it a lunch stop and cruise the warehouse full of gear much like we did last year. That worked well before, but is somewhat weather dependent due to having to eat outside on the picnic benches.

Sure, sounds like fun, there's always stuff over there that I can find to "lust" over :rolleyes:

BTW: I'm up for joining the "slow" group also. I'm just getting "friendly" with the Wing, so I don't feel real comfortable yet pushing it out to it's limits. It's a good bike and I've pushed it a little, but not yet up to your standards Greg - LOL.

Plus I just came off a 2200 mile Nova Scotia trip, so I feel more like just riding around and seeing some sights more than I do racing thru the curves for this trip. Maybe scoot up thru Dixville Notch and take a look at the Balsams, etc.

So, if anyone is putting together a slow group for the weekend, let me know and I'll "fall in" with you guys.

[GRN]

Good Morning,

We arrive Friday Night aroud 8:30. Can't get there any earlier. Hope to catch up to folks once we drop of our gear in the room.

Jon

By 8:30 you'll find everyone around the fire pit, look forward to seeing you.

Brian (Northeastrider) is also coming in Friday and hoping for a window to run the auto road on Saturday, they'll also be 2 up.... maybe worth PM'ing him and getting connected.

[GRN]

Sure, sounds like fun, there's always stuff over there that I can find to "lust" over :rolleyes:

BTW: I'm up for joining the "slow" group also. I'm just getting "friendly" with the Wing, so I don't feel real comfortable yet pushing it out to it's limits. It's a good bike and I've pushed it a little, but not yet up to your standards Greg - LOL.

Plus I just came off a 2200 mile Nova Scotia trip, so I feel more like just riding around and seeing some sights more than I do racing thru the curves for this trip. Maybe scoot up thru Dixville Notch and take a look at the Balsams, etc.

So, if anyone is putting together a slow group for the weekend, let me know and I'll "fall in" with you guys.

Steve, if it's a small enough group we could also swing over to Cafe Noche in Conway, cool place and great eats for reasonable $.

Your a wise man to take time getting to know your new ride... my personal feeling is that it takes a real 3000+ miles of relatively active, deliberate exploration (practice) to get to know a bike well enough to ride it proficiently above 7-8/10ths. I didn't really start reaching beyond that pace with the Sprint until after I got the feel for the second set of skins, around 4500 miles. Now at about 11K I'm very comfy with the current set up (Diablo Stradas are a great match) and regularly let the rear slide a little on very aggressive cornering exits... in very selective environments. I like being very familiar with where that point is, and comfortable enough with it as to not react poorly if I have to go there unexpectedly.

I don't ride the ST13 that hard anymore... I used to, and decided to explore the Sprint as a more capable (safer) tool for selective exploration of my limits. I'll be riding the ST13 next week and keeping my pace to no more than 8/10ths for the most part... with an occasional reach when the perfect curve and set of conditions to do so are presented. :D

I'm betting you're already pretty familiar with the area, but glad to offer some suggestions. Have you checked out my shared routes (http://www.grouprider.com/profile.php?action=viewmemberprofile&memberid=3077) on group rider yet? The NNESTOC I '05 route (http://www.grouprider.com/routes.php?action=viewroute&routehash=d4dedf17d012345a7d832c010ff71f2f) is a very scenic run along the rivers split by a westerly run through Dixville Notch, and a good full day at a moderate pace... maybe just the ticket! :cool: If you are interested in leading or gathering a small group I'm sure you will get some takers for that one.

[ulyrider]

Is anyone interested in a run to White Horse Press on Friday? We could order in some pizza (ahead of time) and make it a lunch stop and cruise the warehouse full of gear much like we did last year. That worked well before, but is somewhat weather dependent due to having to eat outside on the picnic benches.

I'm in...I've been by it a couple of times, but never had time to stop :(

[ulyrider]

Still wondering if any rides planned for Friday or Saturday with other couples or slower pace groups.???

My wife will be riding with me on Saturday, so I'll be looking for something similar as well.

[sddinnh]

if it's a small enough group we could also swing over to Cafe Noche in Conway, cool place and great eats for reasonable $.

Your a wise man to take time getting to know your new ride... my personal feeling is that it takes a real 3000+ miles of relatively active, deliberate exploration (practice) to get to know a bike well enough to ride it proficiently above 7-8/10ths.

I'm betting you're already pretty familiar with the area, but glad to offer some suggestions.

If you are interested in leading or gathering a small group I'm sure you will get some takers for that one.

Yah, yah - Cafe Noche - I forgot all about that when you said Whitehorse :rolleyes: You know, you get visions of "farkles" dancing in your head and everything else disappears :). Sounds like a plan and if we're still on for Putney VT., we'll work something out Wednesday depending on the group size that wants to go.

Getting to "know" the new ride is part of the fun ;) Even though I like to "push" a little at times, I really got the Wing so I could "slow down" and enjoy the ride a little more :) We'll have to see if that philosphy works out or not ;) Besides, I haven't figured out how to shift my weight effectivly in that seat yet - LOL

I don't have access to that site your rides are on, but I was thinking 112 to 16, 16 to West Side Road to avoid N. Conway and then back to 16, then up 16 to 26 thru Dixville and back down 3 would make a nice run. It's about 200 miles and should allow time to do the Mt. Washington auto road if we leave early (those who want to drop off there could) and if the weather co-operates. Maybe even lunch at the Balsams if we're feeling "fancy" - LOL.

I've never been lead on a "ride" before, but would certainly try if there are people up for it. I'm usually the "sweep" guy to help out those in distress on these types of runs, but the new Wing has "Nav" so I can't get too lost and I'm game for anything that makes for a great weekend for EVERYBODY - LOL.

Anything else I can do along the way, let me know.

[GRN]

Sounds like a plan and if we're still on for Putney VT., we'll work something out Wednesday depending on the group size that wants to go.

Getting to "know" the new ride is part of the fun ;) Even though I like to "push" a little at times, I really got the Wing so I could "slow down" and enjoy the ride a little more :) We'll have to see if that philosphy works out or not ;) Besides, I haven't figured out how to shift my weight effectivly in that seat yet - LOL

I don't have access to that site your rides are on, but I was thinking 112 to 16, 16 to West Side Road to avoid N. Conway and then back to 16, then up 16 to 26 thru Dixville and back down 3 would make a nice run. It's about 200 miles and should allow time to do the Mt. Washington auto road if we leave early (those who want to drop off there could) and if the weather co-operates. Maybe even lunch at the Balsams if we're feeling "fancy" - LOL.

I've never been lead on a "ride" before, but would certainly try if there are people up for it. I'm usually the "sweep" guy to help out those in distress on these types of runs, but the new Wing has "Nav" so I can't get too lost and I'm game for anything that makes for a great weekend for EVERYBODY - LOL.

Anything else I can do along the way, let me know.

Steve,

Putney is in the air... and if it tanks it's just another excuse for us to get out again in Sept! :D Oh, the pain! :rolleyes: I may need to scrap starting out in a southerly direction to get to Maine to pick up maps for the group - which will still be a great ride... but I also may hammer that out on the Sprint Tuesday... weekday after the holiday ends on the Kanc... limited enforcement, hmmm... WHEEEEEEEE! :cool:

I can coach you on the leading process, it's mostly common sense which overlooking the Wing thing ;) (and IT begins... :D) I'm quite confident you posses an abundance of. Let Mark ride your 6 as he's real solid and will ride a safe ride with his bride on pillion and be a great pace metric for you to use. Having a GPS on group rides is a lot like having a truck when one of your friends has to move... :please1:

You should register on grouprider, there is some good stuff there... registration is painless and has no bad after taste.

I can also spend some time coaching you on some different ways to explore shifting your centerline, on larger bikes I tend to find the rotational approach is often a more workable and less physical method than a more hung off position... I'll have to see how you fit on the bike. At the very least we can get you flowing your upper body and maybe even exploring a subtle flop in your entry to quicken up your turns a bit. That bike will turn, no doubt about it.

I'll try to make a PDF of that route and post it... similar to yours with a little twist to get you around N. Conway, and then down the west side of the CT to 2, and some other cool stuff below that. If not I'll show you on a map.

[Big Al]

Has anyone here been on Rt 105 in northwestern VT?
That's one of the few state roads I still haven't seen yet. It looks interesting on the map.

[GRN]

Has anyone here been on Rt 105 in northwestern VT?
That's one of the few state roads I still haven't seen yet. It looks interesting on the map.

Yup, 105 is good stuff, it's in several of my shared routes, like this one. (http://www.grouprider.com/options.php?action=routeeditor&routeid=5071)

[sddinnh]

it's mostly common sense which overlooking the Wing thing ;) (and IT begins... :D)

Hey, hey, hey. Be nice now Greg or at one of these events I'll let your S.O. sit on the back seat of mine and you too will be riding a Wing before you can say "You want us to buy WHAT for a new bike Honey????" - LOL :p: :p: :p:

Seriously, if Putney falls thru for you on Wednesday, no sweat, just let me know. I'll probably ride over that way anyway and maybe run Rte 100 again. I've got to burn up Wednesday just getting to Lincoln and we'll be going up thru Conway during NNESTOC, so it's kinda dumb for me to go up that way again on Wednesday - LOL

[Big Al]

Yup, 105 is good stuff, it's in several of my shared routes, like this one. (http://www.grouprider.com/options.php?action=routeeditor&routeid=5071)Greg - Your link only opened the GR map edditor and I didn't see any route. (Could be a problem with my PC).
If your talkin' about the "Lincoln/Fairlee/Mont/Island Pond loop" then, I've already done 105 on that portion a few times.

I'm interested in what 105 is like west of Lake Memphremagog from Newport to Sheldon. Anyone been there and is it worth seeing?

[GRN]

Greg - Your link only opened the GR map edditor and I didn't see any route. (Could be a problem with my PC).
If your talkin' about the "Lincoln/Fairlee/Mont/Island Pond loop" then, I've already done 105 on that portion a few times.

I'm interested in what 105 is like west of Lake Memphremagog from Newport to Sheldon. Anyone been there and is it worth seeing?

Just go into my shared routes and look at 'too long loop'... I scouted that area pretty hard two years ago.

My VT atlas has 105 from East Berkshire to Newport marked in blue, meaning not bad, nothing real special, but not bad. 242 and 109 to the south a wee bit is lined in green, means DO IT AGAIN, and a small note to the effect of WAHOO! Hope that helps :D

[steve3b3]

I just called the Kancamangus Motor Lodge and moved my arrival date up to Thursday. I'll take a leasurely ride up on Thursday and be ready to ride on Friday. A trip to White Horse Press would be nice, if you don't mind another along.

Steve:04biker:

[GRN]

Steve, your in, man.

So we have a group coming together for a full day of riding that includes a bit of shopping at White Horse Press (M/C gear warehouse) and Cafe Noche for lunch. So far we're:

GRN
ulyrider
steve3b3
sddinnh

4-6 is a perfect group size... 8 is the max. If anyone else is interested in this group please post up.

[blueSTormer]

Count me in for the Friday ride. Cafe Noche...UUMMMM good....Whitehorse Press....UUMMM farkles!

[steve3b3]

Count me in for the Friday ride. Cafe Noche...UUMMMM good....Whitehorse Press....UUMMM farkles!

I KNEW you'd get in on this! It took a lot of effort not to PM you or sign you up in absentia..

Steve:04biker:

[blueSTormer]

I KNEW you'd get in on this! It took a lot of effort not to PM you or sign you up in absentia..

Steve:04biker:

Well, I'm also thinking of doing the west loop, which includes the gaps in Vermont. Friday might be a better choice for that. Greg, what do you think?

[GRN]

Well, I'm also thinking of doing the west loop, which includes the gaps in Vermont. Friday might be a better choice for that. Greg, what do you think?

Maybe Doc... shouldn't be too much traffic that weekend, but still maybe more than a weekday. I'll probably do a big west loop, 400ish miles, on Thursday. Then I'll probably do a big northeast loop (Rangeley) Saturday. Friday is the only day you'll be up that WHP will be open.

[Del]

As long as I don't overstuff the group count me in for WHP ride on Friday.
Michael

[Ken]

Maybe Doc... shouldn't be too much traffic that weekend, but still maybe more than a weekday. I'll probably do a big west loop, 400ish miles, on Thursday. Then I'll probably do a big northeast loop (Rangeley) Saturday. Friday is the only day you'll be up that WHP will be open.
The possible Saturday route - is this the "Lincoln/Rangeley Loop (http://www.grouprider.com/routes.php?action=reviewroute&routehash=6000781943bdef1b766e64c4fbef2fb4)" posted on grouprider.com? What does "Best ridden CCW" mean?

[sddinnh]

Greg, since it looks like we're not meeting in Putney on Wednesday for ribs :( , I think I'll leave the house in Northwood early and run SW down Rte 9 to have breakfast somewhere near Keene, then head up Rte 5 along the Vermont side of the upper valley to Lake Memphremagog. From there I can catch the Eastern end of Rte 105 down to Rte 3 in North Stratford and then run Rte 3 down thru Lancaster and Whitefield into Lincoln.

I haven't been up thru the Connecticut River Valley since spring and it should make for a nice peaceful ride to get up there if the weather is good. I like going thru all those little Vermont towns along the way and traffic shouldn't be too bad on a mid-week day. :confused:

Besides that, I might even find a D.Q. or two to stop in along the way for lunch and a mid-ride snack :rolleyes:

:) :) :)

[Big Al]

Just go into my shared routes and look at 'too long loop'... I scouted that area pretty hard two years ago.
My VT atlas has 105 from East Berkshire to Newport marked in blueGreg - :hun1: :confused: :shrug2: Maybe I need more coffee or something. :coffee1: I'm don't see your shared route covering anywhere on 105 west of Newport.
I'm thinking of incorporating that western portion of 105 along with parts of the "West Loop" If anyone is interested in the same, that would be great.

Greg - Has Bear Notch Rd has been re-paved recently?
I know that last year it was heavily cratered and full of large frost heaves. Riding it was more like skiing slaloms. If it hasn't been recently re-paved then for anyone planing on following any of your shared routes should consider staying east on the Kank and taking Passaconway Rd. then north on West Side Rd instead. Passaconway and West Side Rd is nice and smooth and scenic. - Just a suggestion.

[sddinnh]

Greg - Has Bear Notch Rd has been re-paved recently?


I was over it earlier this year Al (around June) and it was still a mess and I don't think it was re-paved this year. I was already planning on using West Side if I went up that way to Mt Washington or Dixville. I haven't been on Passaconway this year, but I was on West Side a couple of weekends ago and it's in nice shape.

[GRN]

Greg - :hun1: :confused: :shrug2: Maybe I need more coffee or something. :coffee1: I'm don't see your shared route covering anywhere on 105 west of Newport.
I'm thinking of incorporating that western portion of 105 along with parts of the "West Loop" If anyone is interested in the same, that would be great.

Greg - Has Bear Notch Rd has been re-paved recently?
I know that last year it was heavily cratered and full of large frost heaves. Riding it was more like skiing slaloms. If it hasn't been recently re-paved then for anyone planing on following any of your shared routes should consider staying east on the Kank and taking Passaconway Rd. then north on West Side Rd instead. Passaconway and West Side Rd is nice and smooth and scenic. - Just a suggestion.

Al, my point was I have ridden it and didn't bother to include it due to there being much more enticing opportunities just to the south.

I haven't been on bear notch in a while, don't know... Passaconway is OK though. At the time I did some of the routes, the system (google/grouprider) kept telling me bear notch and passaconway were dead ends. I pretty much always use passaconway to west side, and then hurricane over to 113 and up through evans notch to get north. That stretch of 16 up to 2 sucks, too many cages and LEO's.

[GRN]

As long as I don't overstuff the group count me in for WHP ride on Friday.
Michael

Your in, man... so we're 6:

GRN
ulyrider
steve3b3
sddinnh
blueSTormer
Del

[GRN]

Greg, since it looks like we're not meeting in Putney on Wednesday for ribs :( , I think I'll leave the house in Northwood early and run SW down Rte 9 to have breakfast somewhere near Keene, then head up Rte 5 along the Vermont side of the upper valley to Lake Memphremagog. From there I can catch the Eastern end of Rte 105 down to Rte 3 in North Stratford and then run Rte 3 down thru Lancaster and Whitefield into Lincoln.

I haven't been up thru the Connecticut River Valley since spring and it should make for a nice peaceful ride to get up there if the weather is good. I like going thru all those little Vermont towns along the way and traffic shouldn't be too bad on a mid-week day. :confused:

Besides that, I might even find a D.Q. or two to stop in along the way for lunch and a mid-ride snack :rolleyes:

:) :) :)

Steve,
nothing's in stone yet, if I can pull off the run to Maine on Tuesday, which I would prefer and don't see anything in the way of at the moment, then I'm good for whatever on Weds. Maybe the Dam Diner in Townshend for Eggs Soprano for breakfast, then up through VT?

[ulyrider]

I'm thinking about something like this for Saturday:

Google Maps Link (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Lincoln,+NH&daddr=Woodsville,+NH+to:Coppermine+Rd+%4044.273360 ,+-72.034140+to:RT-135%2FRT-18%2FSt+Johnsbury+Rd+%4044.309699,+-71.858850+to:Lancaster,+NH+to:Route+102%2FVT-102+%4044.541204,+-71.583667+to:Route+102%2FVT-102+%4044.713722,+-71.611568+to:River+Rd+VT+102%2FVT-102+%4044.834040,+-71.557970+to:Colebrook,+NH+to:Newry,+ME+to:ME-113+%4044.296494,+-70.997339+to:Conway,+NH+to:Lincoln,+NH&hl=en&geocode=%3B%3B17232107091285930759,44.273360,-72.034140%3B5851932597975806418,44.309699,-71.858850%3B%3B15474883916459476508,44.541204,-71.583667%3B15647648084527661024,44.713722,-71.611568%3B5872023661298078501,44.834040,-71.557970%3B%3B%3B8431123154418247466,44.296494,-70.997339%3B%3B&mra=ls&via=2,3,5,6,7,10&sll=44.439663,-71.413879&sspn=1.24523,2.167053&ie=UTF8&ll=44.439663,-71.422119&spn=1.24523,2.167053&z=9)

[GRN]

The possible Saturday route - is this the "Lincoln/Rangeley Loop (http://www.grouprider.com/routes.php?action=reviewroute&routehash=6000781943bdef1b766e64c4fbef2fb4)" posted on grouprider.com? What does "Best ridden CCW" mean?

Ken, yeah some variation of that or the "Tri-State Loop" which is a bit longer. CCW = counter clock wise.

[sddinnh]

Steve,
nothing's in stone yet, if I can pull off the run to Maine on Tuesday, which I would prefer and don't see anything in the way of at the moment, then I'm good for whatever on Weds. Maybe the Dam Diner in Townshend for Eggs Soprano for breakfast, then up through VT?

I'll just keep Wednesday "open" and whatever works for you will work for me ;) If it turns out to be a bust (you know "best laid plans ....." and all that stuff) then I'll just run my Upper Valley route and meet you in Lincoln on Wednesday night.

What do you need in Maine? I'm off all next week and it's only about a 45 min run down Rte 4 for me to get to Kittery. Anything I can help with?

[billxp]

We are going to do the White Horse on Friday but we may just make a very short day of it.

So don't add us to the count. Maybe find something local to do or even go back and use the pool.

Saturday I'm looking at the Rangeley Loop. I gonna shorten it but this year Maine is a must. I'll post my routes later.

[GRN]

I'll just keep Wednesday "open" and whatever works for you will work for me ;) If it turns out to be a bust (you know "best laid plans ....." and all that stuff) then I'll just run my Upper Valley route and meet you in Lincoln on Wednesday night.

What do you need in Maine? I'm off all next week and it's only about a 45 min run down Rte 4 for me to get to Kittery. Anything I can help with?

Steve,
I have got to go up to the gringo center in Fryburg and pick up a pile (20) of ME maps... I think I'm good to go Tuesday which will give me a chance to check the condition of a few roads and offload some building hooligan steam finishing off my rear Diablo Strada on the Sprint before I have to be a responsible adult... uh, group leader :D If it looks like I'm going to get jammed up, I believe there is a gringo center in Kittery too, so if your available to back me up on Tuesday, that should keep us clear for Weds. :clap2:

[GRN]

We are going to do the White Horse on Friday but we may just make a very short day of it.

So don't add us to the count. Maybe find something local to do or even go back and use the pool.

Saturday I'm looking at the Rangeley Loop. I gonna shorten it but this year Maine is a must. I'll post my routes later.

Bill, shorten the last half, Evens Notch and 17 up to Ouquossoc are a must do... :cool:

[sddinnh]

Steve,
If it looks like I'm going to get jammed up, I believe there is a gringo center in Kittery too, so if your available to back me up on Tuesday, that should keep us clear for Weds. :clap2:

Sure, if you get jammed just tell what to get and where to get it and I'll have you covered :)

[GRN]

I'm thinking about something like this for Saturday:

Google Maps Link (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Lincoln,+NH&daddr=Woodsville,+NH+to:Coppermine+Rd+%4044.273360 ,+-72.034140+to:RT-135%2FRT-18%2FSt+Johnsbury+Rd+%4044.309699,+-71.858850+to:Lancaster,+NH+to:Route+102%2FVT-102+%4044.541204,+-71.583667+to:Route+102%2FVT-102+%4044.713722,+-71.611568+to:River+Rd+VT+102%2FVT-102+%4044.834040,+-71.557970+to:Colebrook,+NH+to:Newry,+ME+to:ME-113+%4044.296494,+-70.997339+to:Conway,+NH+to:Lincoln,+NH&hl=en&geocode=%3B%3B17232107091285930759,44.273360,-72.034140%3B5851932597975806418,44.309699,-71.858850%3B%3B15474883916459476508,44.541204,-71.583667%3B15647648084527661024,44.713722,-71.611568%3B5872023661298078501,44.834040,-71.557970%3B%3B%3B8431123154418247466,44.296494,-70.997339%3B%3B&mra=ls&via=2,3,5,6,7,10&sll=44.439663,-71.413879&sspn=1.24523,2.167053&ie=UTF8&ll=44.439663,-71.422119&spn=1.24523,2.167053&z=9)

Mark, nice route... here's an edited idea with a few tweaks:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Lincoln,+NH&daddr=Easton+Valley+Rd%2FRT-116+%4044.124021,+-71.799738+to:RT-117+%4044.233589,+-71.862201+to:N+Main+St%2FUS-302+%4044.216100,+-71.905520+to:Clough+Hill+Rd+%4044.245320,+-71.934130+to:Skinny+Ridge+Rd+%4044.310330,+-71.927552+to:RT-135%2FRT-18%2FSt+Johnsbury+Rd+%4044.309699,+-71.858850+to:Lancaster+Rd%2FUS-2+%4044.474850,+-71.647523+to:US-2+%4044.492007,+-71.598403+to:Route+102%2FVT-102+%4044.541204,+-71.583667+to:Route+102%2FVT-102+%4044.713722,+-71.611568+to:River+Rd+VT+102%2FVT-102+%4044.834040,+-71.557970+to:Colebrook,+NH+to:Newry,+ME+to:ME-113+%4044.296494,+-70.997339+to:S+Main+St+%4044.078700,+-71.031500+to:Main+Rd%2FUS-302+%4043.996540,+-71.069050+to:Passaconway+Rd+%4043.992810,+-71.153266+to:Pasaconaway+Rd+%4043.998233,+-71.222545+to:Lincoln,+NH&hl=en&geocode=%3B17884674588581788933,44.124021,-71.799738%3B7728754559391303975,44.233589,-71.862201%3B17670949097454623093,44.216100,-71.905520%3B889213391839751470,44.245320,-71.934130%3B7781072378066183678,44.310330,-71.927552%3B5851932597975806418,44.309699,-71.858850%3B12594204249406705001,44.474850,-71.647523%3B12296878429805264894,44.492007,-71.598403%3B15474883916459476508,44.541204,-71.583667%3B15647648084527661024,44.713722,-71.611568%3B5872023661298078501,44.834040,-71.557970%3B%3B%3B8431123154418247466,44.296494,-70.997339%3B%3B11831685938415916657,43.996540,-71.069050%3B2725249364706538786,43.992810,-71.153266%3B11154230203485999386,43.998233,-71.222545%3B&mra=dme&via=1,2,3,5,6,7,9,10,11,14,15,17,18&sll=44.07661,-71.077423&sspn=0.145275,0.283241&ie=UTF8&ll=44.611979,-71.185913&spn=1.151613,2.26593&z=9

- coming down the west side there is a cool way around Lancaster that takes you over an old covered bridge onto 135

- south of that there are some nice ways to cut the corner and see lots less traffic, DO THE SPEED LIMIT through Sugar Hill... :eek:

- off the kanc going east put you on passaconway to west side with the intension of taking you over Hurricane Mtn., but friggin google won't let me plot a point to take the route over that way :cus:

If your going to run east of 16, 26 is only so-so for riding and/or scenery from what I recall (which is going mach 3 down the lower stretch to get it over with :D). Consider hanging further east and going up 17, then west to Errol on 16. Or, just hang a left on 2 and take 16 up the west side of the river.

Just some ideas, bro :)

[GRN]

Sure, if you get jammed just tell what to get and where to get it and I'll have you covered :)

Will do, man, thanks! :cool:

[billxp]

Other things to see

Cannon Mountain aerial tramway at Franconia Notch State Park (http://www.visitnh.gov/tram/index.html)

Flume Gorge at Franconia Notch State Park (http://www.visitnh.gov/flume/index.html)

[GRN]

Other things to see

Cannon Mountain aerial tramway at Franconia Notch State Park (http://www.visitnh.gov/tram/index.html)

Flume Gorge at Franconia Notch State Park (http://www.visitnh.gov/flume/index.html)

There is also a ride up Wildcat (http://www.skiwildcat.com/) which offers up a nice view of the Mt. Washington valley... and a zip line for those with a jones for things high in pucker factor :eek:

[ulyrider]

:yes: Cool! I like the idea of avoiding Woodsville.

off the kanc going east put you on passaconway to west side with the intension of taking you over Hurricane Mtn., but friggin google won't let me plot a point to take the route over that way :cus:

I thought of that initially, but I don't think Kathy would ever ride with me again if I took her over Hurricane Mtn. :scared2: :D

If your going to run east of 16, 26 is only so-so for riding and/or scenery from what I recall (which is going mach 3 down the lower stretch to get it over with :D). Consider hanging further east and going up 17, then west to Errol on 16. Or, just hang a left on 2 and take 16 up the west side of the river.

26 through Grafton Notch SP is pretty nice, but you're right...the part between Sunday River and 113 ain't so great. I'm thinking of running it CW. So, if anything, I'll cut it short and hit 16 in Errol like you suggest and maybe hit 110A which is a fun little road.

[billxp]

Thinking about a 9am start Friday. Hit White Horse via the Kanc-Passaconway-Westside-HurricaneMt-WhiteHorse.

Then lunch. Maybe Cafe Noche not sure how Mexican food goes with riding :)

Up Westside to 302-3-116-112-KML maybe see that Flume if time permits.

Posting my route in gdb and gpx.

Its now 150 miles for the day. This should leave plenty of time for stops.

Routes moved to the route thread (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showpost.php?p=537077&postcount=26)

[GRN]

Thinking about a 9am start Friday. Hit White Horse via the Kanc-Passaconway-Westside-HurricaneMt-WhiteHorse.

Then lunch. Maybe Cafe Noche not sure how Mexican food goes with riding :)

Up Westside to 302-3-116-112-KML maybe see that Flume if time permits.

Posting my route in gdb and gpx.

Its 136 miles for the day. This should leave plenty of time for stops.

Cafe Noche is pretty mild ;)

Are you offering this up for folks to tag along? If so, how many?

[GRN]

:yes: Cool! I like the idea of avoiding Woodsville.



I thought of that initially, but I don't think Kathy would ever ride with me again if I took her over Hurricane Mtn. :scared2: :D



Woodsville and Lancaster are beat... and that little leg of 2 has a bunch of nice sweepers. If running that route CW, I would skip Hurricane anyway, those switchies on the west end would not be that much fun coming down that pitch :eek::scared2:

Are you up for a small group to tag along?

[billxp]

I don't mind people tagging along. 6-8 should be fine.

But if you have a gps please take an effort to at least download the route.

Now to work on the Rangeley Loop. I just can't find anyway to shorten it.

[GRN]

Thinking about a 9am start Friday. Hit White Horse via the Kanc-Passaconway-Westside-HurricaneMt-WhiteHorse.

Then lunch. Maybe Cafe Noche not sure how Mexican food goes with riding :)

Up Westside to 302-3-116-112-KML maybe see that Flume if time permits.

Posting my route in gdb and gpx.

Its 136 miles for the day. This should leave plenty of time for stops.

Nice... from 302 consider going just a bit further west to 117, then 116 to 112... the view coming down 117 into Sugar Hill is incredible! Adds a few miles, not many - maybe 10 ish.

[ulyrider]

Are you up for a small group to tag along?

Sure.

[GRN]

I don't mind people tagging along. 6-8 should be fine.

But if you have a gps please take an effort to at least download the route.

Now to work on the Rangeley Loop. I just can't find anyway to shorten it.

Very cool, thanks.

You can come back down 16, 110a, 110 lost nation / grange / north roads to 2, hang a left on two and an almost immediate right on 116, to 142, to 18, and 116 again to 112... or something like that :)

[GRN]

Sure.

How many max?

[ulyrider]

How many max?

I'd say 6.

[GRN]

I'd say 6.
Cool, man... THANKS :clap2:

Steve might be interested in sweeping for you.

[billxp]

Nice... from 302 consider going just a bit further west to 117, then 116 to 112... the view coming down 117 into Sugar Hill is incredible! Adds a few miles, not many - maybe 10 ish.Done it was 14 miles :)

[sddinnh]

Cool, man... THANKS :clap2:

Steve might be interested in sweeping for you.

Sure, I could be up for that if no one is interested in the job :rolleyes:

[billxp]

You can come back down 16, 110a, 110 lost nation / grange / north roads to 2, hang a left on two and an almost immediate right on 116, to 142, to 18, and 116 again to 112... or something like that :)
LOL nothing is gonna save much. Even tried I93 to 142. Shortest I got it to was 256 miles.

[GRN]

Even tried I93...

I'm going to forget you said that... :puk1:


:D

[ulyrider]

Sure, I could be up for that if no one is interested in the job :rolleyes:

You're hired! ;) BTW Steve, I spent my formative years on the other side of Pawtuckaway State Park (Raymond). Don't hold it against me :D

[GRN]

LOL nothing is gonna save much. Even tried I93 to 142. Shortest I got it to was 256 miles.

Now that I think of it... I seem to recall attempting the same exercise with that route last year (shortening) with similar results. Just kick your bride out of the sack a little earlier :duck: and do it!

:a13:

[billxp]

I'm going to forget you said that... :puk1:


:DI'm getting desperate. Normally like to do the longer ride on Friday but WhiteHorse is screwing me up.

The original Rangeley Loop is 298 miles gps calcs at 6:43 without stops.

If I stay on 16 south to westside to passaconway to the Kanc it saves 7 miles woohoo but gps adds 30 mins :(.

Recalculated that and now it saves 17min.

[sddinnh]

You're hired! ;)

BTW Steve, I spent my formative years on the other side of Pawtuckaway State Park (Raymond). Don't hold it against me :D

Deal :beer3: I'll make sure to bring my first aid kit just in case - LOL

I won't hold that against you :) My late wife's old family farm is in Raymond just outside Pawtuckaway on Rte 156 - in fact I go right thru there on my way to work everyday as I go from Northwood down to Windham - LOL

Rte 156 is a nice little "bike" road and I like Raymond. My step-son went down there a couple of years ago to re-dedicate the Civil War monument in the town square. His great, great grandfather was the one who raised the funds to put it up in the first place.

Small world sometimes - LOL

[GRN]

Alright... we have some groups gelling up and offering some good variety. So far it looks like this:

Thursday:

GRN taking a longish west loop through the Green Mtn. Gaps, across the Northeast Kingdom, and back down along the CT river ending up on the westernish end of the Kanc one way or another back to Lincoln.

Friday:

GRN taking a full day ride to the east that will include stops at White Horse Press and Cafe Noche in mid ride for some shopping and lunch. If there is time and interest we could even swing by Castle In The Clouds.

billxp will be taking a shorter ride that will also that will include stops at White Horse Press and Cafe Noche in mid ride for some shopping and lunch.

northeastrider will be riding up Mt. Washington (weather permitting) with destinations beyond that yet unknown...

Saturday:

Ulyrider will be taking a nice scenic tour of the CT River valley, Dixville Notch, and Grafton State Park encompassing a nice mix of NH, VT and ME. He'll be two up and keeping a moderate pace for those looking for a relatively relaxed pace.

GRN will be riding to Rangeley for lunch via Evans Notch and ME 17... then back into NH and over Dixville Notch and back down however it works out for time... it's a longer ish route, and the pace will reflect that when the appropriate environments present themselves :rolleyes:

billxp is working on a shorter version of the ride above.



For those looking for a nice half day twisty ride through rural NH, check out the "short west loop" in my shared routes (http://www.grouprider.com/profile.php?action=viewmemberprofile&memberid=3077).

.........

[SteveST1300]

I gotta quit reading this thread its killing me! But I think I will be in the Catskills for the weekend. So at least I will get to do some riding this weekend. You guys have fun and stay safe!

[GRN]

I gotta quit reading this thread its killing me! But I think I will be in the Catskills for the weekend. So at least I will get to do some riding this weekend. You guys have fun and stay safe!

Right on, man... wish you could make it up here :(

[newbornst1300]

I gotta quit reading this thread its killing me! But I think I will be in the Catskills for the weekend. So at least I will get to do some riding this weekend. You guys have fun and stay safe!

We're going to miss ya Steve. You have lots of fun in the Catskills and stay safe as well.

[H20SKIER]

I am thinking about an Erol route for Friday and possible Mount Washington if weather ok. Slower pace with picture stops if we see any. So far Kim and I and possibly Strep. We are meeting up on Thursday night to map things out...

[H20SKIER]

Maybe we can hook up with billxp if he needs some riders, sounds like a great day..

[acedantinne]

H2OSKIER. I'm leaving Tuesday heading all the way to Canada/New York border. Cross over to Maine. Head to Baxter State Park.
My question is What has the temps been at night? Plan 25 degree bag. Bring liner.
Weather something you deal with on the road.
Might see you there. Thanks BoB :04biker:

[billxp]

Maybe we can hook up with billxp if he needs some riders, sounds like a great day..
Sounds like a possible plan. We can chat Thursday after checking in.

[billxp]

Just called White Horse Press.

They are open Saturdays. They extended it for fall foliage season.

I may be switching plans now. Rangeley Loop 290 miles on Friday and the short 150 mile route on Saturday.

[GRN]

H2OSKIER. I'm leaving Tuesday heading all the way to Canada/New York border. Cross over to Maine. Head to Baxter State Park.
My question is What has the temps been at night? Plan 25 degree bag. Bring liner.
Weather something you deal with on the road.
Might see you there. Thanks BoB :04biker:

25 degree bag and long johns as a addition if needed should be more than enough unless you are going to hike to high summit altitudes. Here's the 10 day for Millinocket (http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USME0249?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared), I would be real surprised to see below freezing temps... even the Mt. Washington summit forecast doesn't suggest anything extreme in the near future. Hope to see you in Lincoln, have a great ride. :cool:

[GRN]

Just called White Horse Press.

They are open Saturdays. They extended it for fall foliage season.

I may be switching plans now. Rangeley Loop 290 miles on Friday and the short 150 mile route on Saturday.

Good call, bro :clap2:... I took the info on the web site as gospel, almost called and then didn't bother. Saturday is the better day for the shorter routes for sure. I'll be flopping my plans for those days as well. I'll update the list... maybe start a 'routes' thread to keep that piece as isolated and easy to follow as possible.

[GRN]

There is now a thread (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?p=534047#post534047) to keep all route and ride info consolidated...

[chevypc]

Greg:
My wife Judi and I will be leaving tomorrow morning for a 1700 mile tour of Northern New England. We are heading up to Fort Kent, Madawaska area, then on to Moosehead and Jackman. We will be visiting my brother in West Swanton, VT then accross to NNESTOC, then to Bethel. We will be at NNESTOC on Thursday afternoon. Unfortunatly we will only be staying for the one night. We are hoping to sit around the campfire on Thursday night, and maybe ride with some ST people for a little before heading to Bethel on Friday. We will be at the New England Riders birthday bash at the River View in Bethel, ME for the rest of the weekend. It is too bad both of these events are on the same weekend.

[Ken]

I'm suddenly on hold for this ride :hun1:

I was headed out to the lake house for a long weekend yesterday afternoon. Fifteen miles into the ride, the red FI light lights up and the trip odometer starts flashing FI. The bike loses power and start spittin' and sputtering. Badly. Pulled over and shut her down for a minute. Turned the key and had a heck of a time getting it started.

Luckily, I was only about 5 miles from the dealer where I bought it. Limped it there. Had all the characteristics of a bike running very rich. Sounded and ran horribly. Almost no power turning nearly 4K at 40MPH. Got it to the service shop and handed the keys to the Service Manager. He had a tough time getting it started. Not likely a bad batch of gas since this tank had about 50 miles on it.

So, they are tearing into it now. The first thing he asked about was the TFI box, of course. We'll see what they say. He said it seemed like one cylinder was flooded. I'm hoping they call this morning to tell me it's all set and covered under warranty! They had an '09 on the floor and the owner told me he'd cannibalize that one for parts for me to get this resolved ASAP. My fear is that I have a hardware failure in the Stage 1 mods, in which case Ken is left holding the bag and ordering replacement parts next week.

[Big Al]

Ken - Wow! I feel for you man. I wish you the best of luck and hope it all works out in the end.

[Ken]

The ECM showed an error code for the #2 injector. The #2 cylinder was flooded and the plug was fouled. They replaced the plug, put it all back together (with the TFI box) and it's running fine. They took it for a 10-mile test ride, brought it back, let is sit for an hour, and fired it up again with no problem. They are pretty certain the TFI box caused the problem but now I'm faced with an intermittent problem from a piece of electronics. I've left a message for Dale Walker to inquire on having it replaced while it's still under warranty. Hoping it can be replaced this week, but the holiday may make that challenging. I'm just not enthused about doing a 1000 mile ride with an intermittent electronics problem :)

BTW - the dealer charged me $100 for the diagnosis, and replacement of the fouled plug. They spent about 90 minutes on it altogether and I'm thankful they were so good about the whole thing. It helps that I've bought 5 bikes from this shop!

[GRN]

Greg:
My wife Judi and I will be leaving tomorrow morning for a 1700 mile tour of Northern New England. We are heading up to Fort Kent, Madawaska area, then on to Moosehead and Jackman. We will be visiting my brother in West Swanton, VT then accross to NNESTOC, then to Bethel. We will be at NNESTOC on Thursday afternoon. Unfortunatly we will only be staying for the one night. We are hoping to sit around the campfire on Thursday night, and maybe ride with some ST people for a little before heading to Bethel on Friday. We will be at the New England Riders birthday bash at the River View in Bethel, ME for the rest of the weekend. It is too bad both of these events are on the same weekend.

Phil, I'm riding to Oquossoc on Friday... over hurricane mtn and up through Evan's Notch, 2, ME 17, etc. if you want to tag along until you have to peel off.

Yeah, there's a big VFR group meet the same weekend down in West Leb too (an odd location if you ask me...). It's a great time of year for an event.

Ride safe, dude :)

[GRN]

I've left a message for Dale Walker to inquire on having it replaced while it's still under warranty. Hoping it can be replaced this week, but the holiday may make that challenging. I'm just not enthused about doing a 1000 mile ride with an intermittent electronics problem :)


No doubt... good luck and keep us updated :)

[H20SKIER]

Weather, Nice Friday, rain Saturday and Sunday!!!!!!! Darn......

[Ken]

Here's what NOAA has to say, although I don't put too much stock into a forecast until we're 24-48 hours away. It looks like Hanna may be determining the chance of precipitation.


Thursday: A slight chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind between 6 and 8 mph.

Friday: A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a high near 87. South wind between 9 and 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night: A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

[steve3b3]

Hey, it wouldn't be a STOC event if we didn't have rain!

See you folks on Thursday!

Steve:04biker:

[Ken]

No doubt... good luck and keep us updated :)
Well, I've killed a tank of gas since it's been back from the dealer. No problems, knock on wood. I'm going to roll the dice and go for it. I'll have some tools on hand in case I need to bypass the TFI and let the ECU take over the FI duties, and some Suzuki dealer POI's in the StreetPilot. Dale Walker has been tremendous. He sent an email last night with a few things to double check before the ride, and I'll tend to that tonight.

If all goes well, I'll be heading out at 7AM which should get me into Lincoln at about 4PM.

And the latest forecast courtesy of NOAA doesn't look too bad!

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind between 5 and 11 mph.

Friday Night: A chance of showers. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind between 5 and 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Sunday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

[Ken]

So I went through Dale's checklist tonight which included pulling the plugs for inspection. Number 2 is fouled again. The universe is working against me and I'm afraid this ride is just not in the cards for me.

I have a room reserved with the Motor Lodge and was splitting it with STrep (Anthony). He is camping tonight and were going to room together Friday and Saturday nights. I will call him on his cell phone but if anyone sees him ahead of time, tell him the room is all his. I will still pay my half though, unless someone else needs a bed. I think I'll get dinged for the room if no one uses it though, so put it to good use as needed! :)

Sorry gang. :(

[Jonb]

Hi Gang,

Will be up Friday night around 8:00 pm, riding solo. Rode thru the area last week with the wife and the thought of rain is just not for her. So, have room for a bunk mate for anyone needing a place to stay.

Jonb

[Northeast Rider]

Hi Gang,

Will be up Friday night around 8:00 pm, riding solo. Rode thru the area last week with the wife and the thought of rain is just not for her. So, have room for a bunk mate for anyone needing a place to stay.

Jonb

Hey Jon - may beat you in buy an hour or so, same thing on this end, Jenny is not riding w/me if it raining......
but she is coming, should'nt see any rain today, and maybe not Sunday...
so thats, NYSTrooper and wife, (Dara) and Me and SO, (Jenny) departing 1pm arriving rm#5 at 6:30pm ish.

the adventure begins....

Brian

[SteveST1300]

I am bumming that I couldn't be there! You guys have fun and stay safe. Its time to start planning the MC show in NYC!

[Carl_T]

Well, you guys are likely in or rolling in by now. Got dumped on with rain all day here, but I think you all escaped it OK for the most part, so long as you stayed in NH or headed towards ME. You'll be wet for a bit heading home but it should be clear south and west tomorrow. I've been working on the house thinking of everyone getting to ride NH, sigh. I'm looking forward to the photos though.

[H20SKIER]

Made it home safe, Greg thanks for another great event!!! Kim and I can't wait til next year to make it to a couple of STOC's. Bob and Kim.......

[AgSTreak]

I got home at 2:15 after 1040 miles and a like number of smiles this weekend. Greg, thanks for putting on another spectacular STOC event. Talk about the weather cooperating, I caught a little drizzle when I started home but the rest of the weekend was just about perfect. It was great meeting up with old friends and meeting new ones. Greg, how do you manage to find so many great routes without a GPS???

[Carl_T]

Hey John, That location is NHRider's ME tag photo in the "tag you're it" forum in the "riding forums" section. Glad you guys had good weather. :)

[AgSTreak]

Yeah, Greg took us to the spot. Wish you and Dawn could have been there. The conversations were lively to say the least.

[newbornst1300]

We just got in after 2122 kms (1326 mi) of fantastic riding. Thank again Greg for putting this on.
Both Sam and I had a great time seeing everyone again and making a lot of new friends.
We'll see most of you in CT in a week or so.

[Carl_T]

Yeah, we really wanted to make this one, but we will see everyone who is going in CT Sat evening.

[steve3b3]

I just got in around 4:50 pm after riding down the Western side of NH.
112 to 118, to 25, 25A, 10, 12, 123, 202, 122, 56, and then home. Around 870 miles total.

Greg,
I said it before we left, but thanks again for setting this up. I'm already looking forward to Vermont next year.

Steve:04biker:

btw. I stayed on NH on the way home, and you were right about some of the traffic and stuff. Hanover wasn't a problem, but a bit South of there was some stop and go traffic. Also crossing under 89 for a mile or so. I found 123 and took that to 202 and found that to be a nice road. No traffic, nice turns and decent road.

Steve

[blueSTormer]

I'm back in Lil' Rhody. 887 miles. Not bad for a "local". Thanks go to GRN for another great event, especially for figuring out how to get the tropical storm to come through Lincoln in the middle of the night. See you all in Ct.

[billxp]

We rode in around 6pm 1080 miles for the weekend.

We couldn't have asked for better weekend.

Thanks to everybody.

[Thunderbolt]

Wish I didn't have to leave Sat. morning. Got into heavy rain south of Ashland for about 50 miles then on and off the rest of the way home. Thinking of going to CT-STOC, if not see you all again in October in Bennington.

Corry

[GRN]

Home safe and sound... 1058.4 for the weekend (not including the 250+ on Tuesday to pick up maps :)), not bad for living the closest ;), never got wet.

Organizing an event near good riding at a fitting establishment is all I did, which has very little to do with the quality of the experience. The folks that come and share that time together are what makes it what it is... year after year, event after event, you folks that come to this and other STOC events that I attend and you humble me, you're the best :clap2:

NNESTOC V '09... let's just say the Green Mtn. gaps won't be a full day ride next year :D.

[Bones]

Sounds like a good time had by all. See many of you in a couple weeks.

:03biker:

[STrep]

Checking in. 2480 kms (1550 miles) for the weekend.

Very good weekend. Lots of really good riding. Lots of familiar faces and some new ones as well.

Kudos to Robert for camping all three nights! :tent3:The last one through the remenants of Hannah!

Thanks again Greg. :bow1:

[ulyrider]

Hey everyone, after nearly 6 non-stop hours of settling back in with the kids, I'm happy to report Kathy and I are back home safely. First, thanks to Greg for organizing a great event. Second, thanks to everyone for making Kathy and me feel like part of the "family". What a great group of people :bow1: We can't wait for next year in Vermont!

[Northeast Rider]

Back home safe and sound. What a great weekend. Thanks Greg,