FundySTOC?

[GRN]

At the last two events up hear in New England, the idea of working on setting up an event north of the border got kicked around a lot, and with some real enthusiasm. Alex sent me this link and thought it might be a good excuse... looks like fun to me!

http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/October2005/05/c7862.html

Thoughts?

:04biker:

[fundyrider]

WOW, is this for real? This will be awsome, Nova Scotians rock. :bow1:
Peter

[Mellow]

Cool... another event for the Banner.

:banr1:

[GRN]

WOW, is this for real? This will be awsome, Nova Scotians rock. :bow1:
Peter

Peter, it's as real as we decide to make it man...

[SteveST1300]

September again eh? lets try and work it out. I am in! :03biker:

[GRN]

September again eh? lets try and work it out. I am in! :03biker:

Yup, Sept... which may mean moving the other 2 NE events, or canning one or both, I know I can't take that much time, and this one would take a week.

[SteveST1300]

But it would be an awsome week and well worth it I think. :D

[GRN]

But it would be an awsome week and well worth it I think. :D

me too
:D

[campernh]

I would even bicycle to Nova Scotia!
:D

[georgeorge]

We could call it ConSTOC North! Half of Connecticut is originally from New Brunswick anyway.

Who's gonna organize this event. :p: I'm gonna give my preliminary "I'm IN" and I'll take a pass on EaSTOC next year to try to make FundySTOC. :03biker:

[Bones]

I'd love it...a full week may be pushing it, but I'll see what I can do.

[fundyrider]

A link to the Cape Breton Post about the race
http://www.capebretonpost.com/news.aspx?storyID=41251
Peter

[GRN]

I'd love it...a full week may be pushing it, but I'll see what I can do.


Just buy her more chocolates, you damned brown nosing home wrecker! I haven't stopped hearing it man... "well, Bones says when he wants to ride he buys his wife..."... nice, thanx dude, like I needed any less leverage :mad: :p: :butt1:

[Jeff F]

I could get to this ... looks great!

[GRN]

yes indeed it does look good!

I'm thinking (for folks coming from the east coast) 2 days up, 2 days riding/exploring the territory, 2 days at the race and related events, and 2 days to find our way home.

I think we need a local organizer to come up with some suggested routes in the area, and to secure some rooms and maybe a few meal reservations. I don't know that the planning has to be any more complicated than that. That's all I did for the NH gig, and it worked out pretty well. Hey Alex... this was your idea buddy :D

[campernh]

The GL1800 group has some good info in their trips and rides section:
http://www.ridersrally.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2028&highlight=nova+scotia
The only problem is their are no DQ's so Mello can't help us out!
Brian
:)

[Kempo-STer]

I'm in of course..

I'd really like to see one stop be in Grand Falls. Its a bit selfish as I get to see some family. I could lead the group in, show you around..arrange for a nights stay, arrange dinner.

The other option for me is to stay at the back end and do some visiting.

The only Negative about going in Sept is school starts for the kids and Michele starts working. Makes it a bit of a pain. Really love to have Mo on this ride with me.

Vacation won't be a problem next year...I am allowed to carry over up to 5 days. I will be carrying over 4.5 days plus the 23 I get will make 27.5 DAY VACA!! YAHOOO!!! :D

[Alex]

I have my ear to the ground for more info.

[Kempo-STer]

Got to be honest here..

The more I think about this the more I am not liking the timing..

To me this trip will represent a great oppurtunity (maybe a once in 5 year deal). I would rather really take that time while I am up in this beautiful country and tour around rather than watch OTHER motorcyles race.

Coupled with that, I think there will be a TON of adrenaline junkies up there riding like morons after watching these guys. I am sure this event will draw thousand of bikes which will clog the backroads and make things potentially unsafe and/or just plain crowded.

I'd love to see Nova Scotia and the rest of the Maritimes as it is 99.99% of the time: Peaceful and beautiful.

No disrespect intended to Peter on this, I think this will be a great event but I think we should make our own event rather than blend in/be assimilated into another event.

My vote is for something during the summer.
What say you my brothers?

On top of that, we keep NH and Con STOCS alive. Each only costs us 1 day off and this having these 2 stocs may be an alternative for some of our fellow riders on the east coast to meet and greet/ride who might not be able to necessarily afford the time/expense of the Canada run.

Todd

[campernh]

Todd makes some great points.
I believe the articles I have read put the best weather in August for Nova Scotia and PEI.
The racing would be cool to watch...but the other bikers may be difficult to handle.
Thank God it's a year away so we can plan.
The lobsters are good all year round!!!!
Brian :D

[fundyrider]

Got to be honest here..

The more I think about this the more I am not liking the timing..

To me this trip will represent a great oppurtunity (maybe a once in 5 year deal). I would rather really take that time while I am up in this beautiful country and tour around rather than watch OTHER motorcyles race.

Coupled with that, I think there will be a TON of adrenaline junkies up there riding like morons after watching these guys. I am sure this event will draw thousand of bikes which will clog the backroads and make things potentially unsafe and/or just plain crowded.

I'd love to see Nova Scotia and the rest of the Maritimes as it is 99.99% of the time: Peaceful and beautiful.

No disrespect intended to Peter on this, I think this will be a great event but I think we should make our own event rather than blend in/be assimilated into another event.

My vote is for something during the summer.
What say you my brothers?

On top of that, we keep NH and Con STOCS alive. Each only costs us 1 day off and this having these 2 stocs may be an alternative for some of our fellow riders on the east coast to meet and greet/ride who might not be able to necessarily afford the time/expense of the Canada run.

Todd
The Summer works better for me too, I don't doubt this race would be fun, but September is awkward for me to free up time. So my vote is still late July or Aug.
Peter :04biker:

[GRN]

I think its's a cool idea, but after thinking about it have many of the same concerns. I'm on board with any good ideas that work for all... the races would be fun to catch a day or two of, but, like Todd mentioned, the density and likely mood in that scene may be a lot less than ideal IMO as well. I don't even go to Laconia for the same reasons mentioned.

Aug. for a ride North would probably work for me as well.

I would like to keep all the events intact (but can probably only make 2 if we have a third that is more time consuming), and would like the next one up here to be a 4 day (2 days riding), and maybe move it to May. September is problematic for me with both work and other significant interests. It may conflict for some with NESTOC if we do, but what I heard from most folks this year is that wouldn't be a concern... seems most folks enjoyed it the least of the several events they did this year. I also think we want to open the scope of our event up here to Northern New England (NNESTOC), and not just NH.

[Kempo-STer]

So maybe what we do without hearing from more of the collective yet is this:

Have the 2 STOCs sort of serve as bookends of the riding season. One to kick off and one to wind it down.

I think Brian's campground can accomodate a larger tenting group before Memorial Day and After labor day. (High season for the CG)

So Here is my thought..
Constoc in the very beginning of May-ish..(Riding Season Kick off..Even though we will all be riding before then)

FundyStoc - 2nd or 3rd week in Aug (prefer 2nd personally)

NH (Or NNE) Stoc in Oct for the fall color action (ending group ride of yr)

Then Con and NH become the traditional beginning and end of the rides..(Not literally but you know what I mean) and September whihc seems a busy month for most of us is left free..

Thoughts?

[SteveST1300]

Thats too many for me I will have to pick we may have family coming to visit from England this summer until I know for sure I can't commit. My brother in law who may be coming does ride so If I can get a decent bike for him he could join us. I am not sure my V65 would be comfortable enough 2 up. ut keep planning I will make as many as I can. :03biker:

[Kempo-STer]

Thats too many for me I will have to pick we may have family coming to visit from England this summer until I know for sure I can't commit. My brother in law who may be coming does ride so If I can get a decent bike for him he could join us. I am not sure my V65 would be comfortable enough 2 up. ut keep planning I will make as many as I can. :03biker:

Understood Steve..The ony Big hitter here is the trip to Canada I don't anticipate a large group for that one (although I could be surprised)...and then moving 1 of our 2 events to May (Ct) and the other in Oct. (Nh)

[steve3b3]

So maybe what we do without hearing from more of the collective yet is this:

Have the 2 STOCs sort of serve as bookends of the riding season. One to kick off and one to wind it down.

I think Brian's campground can accomodate a larger tenting group before Memorial Day and After labor day. (High season for the CG)

So Here is my thought..
Constoc in the very beginning of May-ish..(Riding Season Kick off..Even though we will all be riding before then)

FundyStoc - 2nd or 3rd week in Aug (prefer 2nd personally)

NH (Or NNE) Stoc in Oct for the fall color action (ending group ride of yr)

Then Con and NH become the traditional beginning and end of the rides..(Not literally but you know what I mean) and September whihc seems a busy month for most of us is left free..

Thoughts?

This sounds like a good idea to me. Bookend rides and another up North while the weather is warm.

Steve

[GRN]

NH (Or NNE) Stoc in Oct for the fall color action (ending group ride of yr)


Like the concept a lot.

There are some concerns with Oct up here...

Tourist traffic is brutal during peak color in mid-state and north in NH & VT. Many, many come from Boston, NYC, Hartford, Newark, etc... and drive like they are still there :mad: :f2: with the added bonus that they aren't even looking at the curves they don't know how to drive in to begin with = not fun or safe.

The weekend we did this year is about as late as I would want to do, and I don't even really want to do that again... it's one of the best weeks of flyfishing to be had, salmon running right before the season ends Sept. 30 in most places.

We had best case weather this year, early Oct. tends to be wet and cold here.

The fur factor turns on pretty well then too...

[Kempo-STer]

Like the concept a lot.

There are some concerns with Oct up here...

Tourist traffic is brutal during peak color in mid-state and north in NH & VT. Many, many come from Boston, NYC, Hartford, Newark, etc... and drive like they are still there :mad: :f2: with the added bonus that they aren't even looking at the curves they don't know how to drive in to begin with = not fun or safe.

The weekend we did this year is about as late as I would want to do, and I don't even really want to do that again... it's one of the best weeks of flyfishing to be had, salmon running right before the season ends Sept. 30 in most places.

We had best case weather this year, early Oct. tends to be wet and cold here.

The fur factor turns on pretty well then too...

I hear you Greggie..
a couple of ways to deal..Keep it at the very end of Sept (like you did this year)..
Or we go play into Northern NH (Erol and east) /Maine. My guess is the pop density drops significantly (Except for critters)..Ah but the view of stars in the sky...

[GRN]

I hear you Greggie..
a couple of ways to deal..Keep it at the very end of Sept (like you did this year)..
Or we go play into Northern NH (Erol and east) /Maine. My guess is the pop density drops significantly (Except for critters)..Ah but the view of stars in the sky...

it would have to be first half of sept... and taking time off for that and to go chase salmon during peak load at work is problematic... this year taking 6 days in Sept. was a nightmare... I need to avoid that if at all possible.

Further east is as bad or worse for the previous... just as many cages, colder, and a super fur fest... way more so in Maine than anywhere else.

I'm liking May a lot... then we could go down your way in Sept. while everyone down there is up here anyway!

[Kempo-STer]

it would have to be first half of sept... and taking time off for that and to go chase salmon during peak load at work is problematic... this year taking 6 days in Sept. was a nightmare... I need to avoid that if at all possible.

Further east is as bad or worse for the previous... just as many cages, colder, and a super fur fest... way more so in Maine than anywhere else.

I'm liking May a lot... then we could go down your way in Sept. while everyone down there is up here anyway!


AHHH the old switch-a-rooney...Good idea..Lets see how this plays out with the gang..

[SteveST1300]

I had a look at the vacation calendar I think I could work out 2, 3 day weekends and a week for Canada. Even a 4 day if needed Greg. Those roads are so worth it!!!! That will still leave me a week for my brother in law. And if his trip coincides with one of ours he may join us. :03biker: :D

[GRN]

Cool Steve... I figured I would have to twist your arm for an extra day up here. If we do a long one in Aug up north, I'll be pretty hosed for CT... someone else will have to make sacrifice to the weather gods next year :eek: I can't believe I poured water out of my helmet and the autocom still works perfectly... whew!

[newbornst1300]

So maybe what we do without hearing from more of the collective yet is this:

Have the 2 STOCs sort of serve as bookends of the riding season. One to kick off and one to wind it down.

I think Brian's campground can accomodate a larger tenting group before Memorial Day and After labor day. (High season for the CG)

So Here is my thought..
Constoc in the very beginning of May-ish..(Riding Season Kick off..Even though we will all be riding before then)

FundyStoc - 2nd or 3rd week in Aug (prefer 2nd personally)

NH (Or NNE) Stoc in Oct for the fall color action (ending group ride of yr)

Then Con and NH become the traditional beginning and end of the rides..(Not literally but you know what I mean) and September whihc seems a busy month for most of us is left free..

Thoughts?
Good idea Todd
I like the thought of a ride down in your area sometime in May.
There can be lots of damp foggy weather up in Cape Breton in Sept so Aug is a better time for FundyStoc.
Wrap up in Late Sept early Oct with accomodations at a motel or rental house in NH.
Count us in for all three rides if they are spread out over the season.

Chris

[Kempo-STer]

Good idea Todd
I like the thought of a ride down in your area sometime in May.
There can be lots of damp foggy weather up in Cape Breton in Sept so Aug is a better time for FundyStoc.
Wrap up in Late Sept early Oct with accomodations at a motel or rental house in NH.
Count us in for all three rides if they are spread out over the season.

Chris


Sounds like we may switch the rides..NH in May and CT in Oct..Either way I don't care..

BTW...
We are a year out and I think we have a ligitimate shot at defeating the number of posts for Constoc.. :D

[GRN]

Sure, call it NESTer's... North East STer's :D

The riding is the best part!

[campernh]

I have nothing to add, so I am paddong the total number of emails...
:D

[campernh]

make that padding...oops another posting!

[newbornst1300]

Sounds like we may switch the rides..NH in May and CT in Oct..Either way I don't care..

BTW...
We are a year out and I think we have a ligitimate shot at defeating the number of posts for Constoc.. :D
Either way is good for us.
How's the weather down there Todd ...its been crappy rain and drizzle here for almost a week. Hoping to get a good ride in on the weekend and road test the new horn.

Chris

[STeelersFan]

:banr1: Guys,

You're doing a great job of planning these events for next year. :bow1: I will try my best to make some of them. And I thought I was coming a long ways from Western, PA. Now Rocket Cowboy is talking about coming from Texas :04biker: :04biker: :04biker: :bow1: (Charlie, your bike is blue, the fastest isn't it?)

Hey Greg - are you getting flooded out. The news says you are getting clobbered with rain. :rain1:

[GRN]

Hey Greg - are you getting flooded out. The news says you are getting clobbered with rain. :rain1:

Bruce, would be great to see you up here... having lived down yonder in buggy country, I know you will enjoy this area a lot!

Rain, ubetcha... we crossed tribs in the upper CT River shed last Sunday that were getting pushed back up stream by the larger trib below 'cause they were so full... yes, I mean they were running back up... pretty wild. Where we are is high enough (2K') that we just had lots of washouts/road damage, but there's nowhere for it to collect. The trib that runs down the south side from here towards Hanover could have easily been jumped across Friday, and if you're real good, kayaked Sat-Tuesday. Floaters here live for that ****. Below, and to the south a bit along some of the bigger tribs that land directly in the CT, lots of bad ****... some deaths and a lot of damage. By the time all this water gets down there it's cookin', and it's big. The river below my office window is down a bunch from where it was, and still at spring run-off levels. It's still raining, but not like it did Fri. night through Sunday morning... holey crap.

[Kempo-STer]

Still Raining here in CT as well..DAY 7. :eek:

Good thing I live on a hill otherwise I would have started on my Ark..

CamperNH Brian..YOUR last 2 posts made me laugh...
All we need is a Beer post and we'll be up to 100 by the end of the day :eek:

Chris:
Foggy and Damp in Cape Breton in Sept..Given all those races and ride population now has me really nervous about what will happen around that event..

Glad to see everyone was into backing off..

[georgeorge]

I guess I'll chime in here as the (dis)organizer of ConSTOC. I like the latest idea of NH in spring and Con in Fall. Spring is a very bury time for me. I'm not actually caught up(work-wise) until after Memorial Day. September worked out very well for ConSTOC with me. If we do it the other way around, I may or may not be able to join in for the rides so what's the point. Anyway, I guess what I'm saying is that I can't do ConSTOC in the spring.

As far as the Canada ride......I have to agree that I would rather ride :03biker: than watch races, so maybe not coinciding this event with the races might be better for touring.

[GRN]

All right... sounds like we have a basic plan to move forward with :)

Sept. with Brian and Todd

Late May up here, which means Dave and I should probably start the ball...

Split the middle with Late July/early Aug to go north. Races are a way cool idea Alex, but that timing doesn't work out to well collectively... too bad, that would be a really interesting experience... maybe I'll fly up for a few days and join you... borrow your VFR and wear my very cool new STANB hat? :bow1: :bow1: :bow1: :sbs1:

Gonna take a look at a 2000 VFR this weekend, only 5600 miles... mmmm, second bike or new living room furniture for the new house (that's twice as big as the already sparcely furnished house...).... I've kinda sold the idea to J, but afraid I may have to live with hearing about it later :cus: :duck:

[Kempo-STer]

All right... sounds like we have a basic plan to move forward with :)

Sept. with Brian and Todd

Late May up here, which means Dave and I should probably start the ball...

Split the middle with Late July/early Aug to go north. Races are a way cool idea Alex, but that timing doesn't work out to well collectively... too bad, that would be a really interesting experience... maybe I'll fly up for a few days and join you... borrow your VFR and wear my very cool new STANB hat? :bow1: :bow1: :bow1: :sbs1:

Gonna take a look at a 2000 VFR this weekend, only 5600 miles... mmmm, second bike or new living room furniture for the new house (that's twice as big as the already sparcely furnished house...).... I've kinda sold the idea to J, but afraid I may have to live with hearing about it later :cus: :duck:

Is it me or does the VFR kind a look like the FJR??
Nice looking bike..and you already have a matching helmet :D

[campernh]

That bike looks fast just sitting there...

[GRN]

yup, and wait 'til you see it run! I've lusted over the VFR for years, almost went that way last year instead of the STead, but I loved the ST11 and couldn't bring myself to go with a smaller bike as an only bike... I love touring, camping, and the photo gear takes a bunch of space. If I do get this as a second ride, I'll leave it pretty naked (relatively) and just have a small bag for the tank. Seeing as I already have the helmet wired, I'll probably put in another Autocom for the RD and iPod.

My brain keeps saying no... don't need it, already have a great bike, have some other needs to focus on. I have convinced myself of that a few times, briefly... all the rest of me says go for it you idiot, you only live once! My brain is obviously very small... because it's loosing :p:

[Kempo-STer]

OK...
Time to give this puppy a bump...

Let's start talking dates and attendees...

We've narrowed it down to August..

Peter,
As our 'host' any preferences by you..If I had a choice I'd like to keep it towards the beginning of August..Last 2 weeks, we start to gear up for school to begin again. (Heck some school even start in August these days..Yuck:eek: )

In my mind at least this look like a weeks worth of riding...
1 day up..(at least to Grand Falls, NB)..It is 10 hours by car on slab..
approx 540 miles from Center of CT)..
3- 4 days of riding up there and then 1 day back.
(I may take 2 weeks off and spend the second week in Grand Falls with the family)

[steve3b3]

All right... sounds like we have a basic plan to move forward with :)

Sept. with Brian and Todd

Late May up here, which means Dave and I should probably start the ball...

Split the middle with Late July/early Aug to go north. Races are a way cool idea Alex, but that timing doesn't work out to well collectively... too bad, that would be a really interesting experience... maybe I'll fly up for a few days and join you... borrow your VFR and wear my very cool new STANB hat? :bow1: :bow1: :bow1: :sbs1:

Gonna take a look at a 2000 VFR this weekend, only 5600 miles... mmmm, second bike or new living room furniture for the new house (that's twice as big as the already sparcely furnished house...).... I've kinda sold the idea to J, but afraid I may have to live with hearing about it later :cus: :duck:

Hey Greg!

Did you ever get the VFR? I don't know what it is about yellow, but THAT's the fastest color to me!

My son is on his second, after crashing his first back in June. He went from an '03 to an '04 abs. It just fit's him to a "T".

Steve:04biker:

and btw...
I like the idea of NH in the spring, FundySToc in August and ConSToc in the fall. I could probably make all three, depending on the work situation. Brenda was even talking of riding her bike up to NH and riding with me that weekend.

[SteveST1300]

Ok guys lets nail down the dates I have to forcast my vacation time ASAP in Jan to make sure I get it.:03biker:

[Bones]

Steve3b3 said: "I like the idea of NH in the spring, FundySToc in August and ConSToc in the fall. I could probably make all three, depending on the work situation."

That's about how I fit in, too.

[GRN]

Hey Greg!
Did you ever get the VFR? I don't know what it is about yellow, but THAT's the fastest color to me!
and btw...
I like the idea of NH in the spring...

Hey Steve...

Nope... second bike falls behind the new house and related remodling, I think the bike funds just got converted to Rosewood floors for the entire main level of the house... :( not to mention all the free time lost putting it in. That's just the tip of that iceburg!

Still trying to figure out timing for the ride up here, April-May is bad timing for Dave 'cause that's the busiest time for his biz (Marine), so we maybe actually talking June, but that doesn't really work for me 'cause I'm supposed to go to Oregon for a week to float the Deschutes River for 5 days sometime in mid June... don't know. I am pretty sure I won't make all 3 rides though :( I'll bump that thread soon and get that conversation restarted.

[Kempo-STer]

Ok guys lets nail down the dates I have to forcast my vacation time ASAP in Jan to make sure I get it.:03biker:


Same here...
Which is why we need to get the dates down..

I'll PM Peter (and Alex) to bring them into back into the loop on this.

[rwl1955]

I am also interested in attending these events when the dates are finalized.
Hard to think about spring and summer when it`s 15 deg. out thou.
AAHHH!
I hate winter.

[fundyrider]

Ready to nail down some dates? OK, lets see how the week from the 5th to the 13th of Aug. works for those interested in coming.
I think meeting in Grand Falls would be a resonable spot for most although some would have to ride the better part of the a day to get there. We could overnight there then start our tour Sunday.
Before I start setting up a ride itinerary I'd like some input from y'all as to the number of miles/hours you want to cover each day and also if there's something or someplace that you would like to see, will we be tenting or using hotels or both.
We don't have much to offer when it comes to twisties type riding up here, this will be more of a scenic tour so you and your wives can leave your knee pucks home;)
Peter :04biker:

[Airjohn]

Gents,
I had the privledge of riding in Nova Scotia several years ago. The scenery doesn't get any better. The ride around Cape Breton was awesome. Make sure and stop at Peggy's Cove and sample some of the seafood, it will bring you back. Whenever you descide to do this ride, you will not forget it in your memories.

Good ST Riding,

Airjohn

[SteveST1300]

I can probably do the dates Peter suggested I just need to know the dates for sure so I can get the time off. I will most likely be 2 up for this one and solo for ConSTOC. ( Maureen is not a camper ). :03biker:

[Bones]

Gents,
I had the privledge of riding in Nova Scotia several years ago. The scenery doesn't get any better. The ride around Cape Breton was awesome. Make sure and stop at Peggy's Cove and sample some of the seafood, it will bring you back. Whenever you descide to do this ride, you will not forget it in your memories.

Good ST Riding,

Airjohn

Good riding indeed, but also worth noting that it's a LONG way from coastal NB to Cape Breton...two long days of slab in the best conditions. FundySTOC will (and should) be about New/Nouveau Brunswick, eh?

[SteveST1300]

I will follow your lead on that Bones you have been there before. I also read somewhere I think in a sort touring mag I got recently that the roads in Cape Breton are not the best.:03biker:

[Kempo-STer]

That sound Good Peter...
Like I said earlier, I will probably hang out in Canada for an extra week in the Grand falls area afterwards..
As a bonus..My Parents will be driving up the same day and will bring my kids..So the whole family will be there...
I can easily get accomodations squared away for Sat evening (hotel) and can make arrangements for some of the best home cooking for our Sat night dinner and campfire at my uncle's camp.

I have a great family up there...8 Uncles and 6 Aunts on my father's side alone!! (typical french canadian farming family of its day) but man can they cook and put out a spread!

As far as the itinerary, we toured NB when I was 11 years old and have some great memories of it..The bay of Fundy is beautiful, towns with names like Shediac (pronounces ****y-yac LOL)..I am already getting excited about all this..

[Bones]

I have a great family up there...8 Uncles and 6 Aunts on my father's side alone!! (typical french canadian farming family of its day) but man can they cook and put out a spread!

I vote we set up camp with Todd's aunts and uncles! :D
Bon jour! The people on the motos have arrived...

[GRN]

I vote we set up camp with Todd's aunts and uncles! :D
Bon jour! The people on the motos have arrived...


KempoSTOC! :D

[SteveST1300]

Are we going to base from one area or are we going to tour? Todd the offer of food sounds real good nothing like home cooking after a long ride. And a camp fire too. I can't wait. :03biker:

[Kempo-STer]

Are we going to base from one area or are we going to tour? Todd the offer of food sounds real good nothing like home cooking after a long ride. And a camp fire too. I can't wait. :03biker:


MY guess is we are going to tour...
I'm figuring Grand falls for Saturday evening...
I would also suggest taking an hour or so on Sunday morning and checking out the town's name sake (or we can do it on our return leg).
http://www.grandfalls.com/english/about/about.html
It's a neat falls and there is a way to get down to the bottom of the
gorge.

A little touristy but hey, thats why we are touring.
I lived there in 1976 and 1977. Spent summers up there with my Grandparents.
Great memories..


Also kind of interesting was Magnetic Hill in Moncton (closer to where peter lives). Basically it is hill that you take you car to the bottom, point it up hill, put her in nuetral and some type of magnetic scientific phenomanon makes your car go up hill by itself...Don't think it will work on a bike though..

[Kempo-STer]

Here is a picture of the falls, most likley whent he dam is entirely open.

[Bones]

Don't think it will work on a bike though..

Worked on my PC800, perhaps the least magnetic bike ever produced, in the summer of 1992.

[SteveST1300]

I have heard of these magnetic hills but never been to one. It would be cool to get pulled up hill.:03biker:Who is going to be the tour guide on this trip?

[fundyrider]

I have heard of these magnetic hills but never been to one. It would be cool to get pulled up hill.:03biker:Who is going to be the tour guide on this trip?
Me thinks it's an optical illusion, Alex should know, Moncton is his turf.
Tour guide? I guess that would be Alex and me, I will start a list of suggestions as to areas some of you would like to visit then map out a route according to your imput.
Continuous tour or setting up base camp and do daily tours from there? Either is OK by me, Moncton area is best for a base, PEI and N.S. are both within reach plus some of the better sights in N.B.
Peter:04biker:

[SteveST1300]

Todd you say Grand Falls on Saturday when do you plan on leaving and from where. I was under the impression we had to take the ferry from Maine. Am I just confuzed:confused: If you are planning an early start on Saturday I will have to try and come up Friday night. Guess it will be payback for the Atlantic city overnight stop.:D Well we have plenty of time to work out the details.:03biker:

[Bones]

This from the "Mystery Spots Archive"

I've been to Magnetic Hill near Moncton many many times (I'm from N.S. though I live in Ontario, and Moncton is a normal rest stop for the annual trek home).

It's basically a long dirt road and the surrounding trees and terrain give the impression that you are facing uphill, when you are actually on a very slight downgrade, and the car seems to roll up the hill. Sometimes when I've been there, the illusion just didn't work for me, and I found that highly annoying. The car still rolls, but it doens't seem like it's up hill. Other years, the illusion was quite strong and satisfying. It seems to work better for me in the morning on sunny days; probably the shadows contribute to the effect.

Seems like a reasonable explanation. At $5 per car to get in, I can see why they don't broadcast the explanation on the Moncton area tourist website.

[fundyrider]

A question for ya's, what would be considered a typical number of miles ridden on an average day on an outing like this? I want to be careful not to make this a bun burner.
I have a tenative first days ride in mind, it's about 250 miles on secondary roads, speed limits 45 mph, slower through the towns we pass through. So I figure taking in a few pit stops and photo ops combined with the slow speeds we will be on the road for 8 to 10 hours before making our first overnight stop. Does this sound OK?
Heading up a ride like this is a first for me, I usually travel alone, so I'm open to suggestions. Input please.
I've not yet talked to Alex to see if he's still onboard with us on this trip, I figured I'd try to put together the first lag of the ride, 2 days, ending up in the Moncton area then he could offer up some rides around there.
Might I suggest those who are planning on coming ordering the travel guide from N.B. Tourism, here's the link;
http://www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca/en-CA/HNAboutNewBrunswick/HNGuideOrders.htm
Peter:04biker:

[SteveST1300]

Peter that sounds good to me 250-300 on an all day trip with some sightseeing and photo ops works for me. I know Maureen doesnt mind a rest stop every so often. I will go with the majority on this decision.:03biker:

[Bones]

Ditto Steve.
It's nice to have some planned stops (like lunch or great vistas) and also leave room for whatever we happen upon (like anyplace with lobster! :eat1: )

[SteveST1300]

I still think about all the photo ops we passed at 65-75MPH trying to follow Greg;) But theres always next year:D

[Kempo-STer]

Todd you say Grand Falls on Saturday when do you plan on leaving and from where. I was under the impression we had to take the ferry from Maine. Am I just confuzed:confused: If you are planning an early start on Saturday I will have to try and come up Friday night. Guess it will be payback for the Atlantic city overnight stop.:D Well we have plenty of time to work out the details.:03biker:


No ferry from Miane.
You are most likely thinking of Nova Scotia or PEI.
By slab to Grand Falls you'd go straight up 95 until you hit the border in Houlton, Maine and then take Route 2 (Trans Canada Highway) for about an hour west. Nice scenery but not a great road in terms of the traffic. Basically the trans canada (at least in this section) is a full 1 lane highway (with passing lanes on inclines) with no divinders in the middle of the highway. You basically have huge 18 wheelers coming at you at full bore from the other direction. Not a fun prospect.

Assuming we slab up to the northern portion of Maine, (of course this may not be the case)
An alternate would be getting off 95 before the border and traveling route 1 and crossing in Limestone, ME. Slower speeds through some towns with names like Mars Hill..LOL
In any case it will be a long ride on Saturday getting up there and I know our preference is not to slab it but we have to weigh that with the time and distance needed to travel...All up for discussion of course. I definately do NOT recommmend the Trans Canada on the other side of the border whichever way we get up to that point. There are some beautiful backroads in Main but it would take forever.

Steve, you and Maureen coming to my house on Friday would be a good idea and of course you are welcome to it. Hooking up with us for the ride up from NJ on Sat. would make for a VERY long day. It will be long enough as it is.

[Kempo-STer]

Peter that sounds good to me 250-300 on an all day trip with some sightseeing and photo ops works for me. I know Maureen doesnt mind a rest stop every so often. I will go with the majority on this decision.:03biker:

This sounds good to me as well Peter..
Considering many of us will be 2-up, the company and sightseeing will be a priority rather than eating the miles..
Also, I would rather tour rather than base camp..I think we would be able to see more rather than having to comeback to the same spot each day. Also, are we tenting or hoteling or both??

Of course as Bones said..Lobster please:D Maybe eat in Shediac.."The Lobster Capitol of the world"

Participation looks like this based on previous posts..
Peter
Todd and Michele
Brian
Bones
Greg
Steve (ST1300) and Maureen
Steve (3b3) and Brenda(?)
Chris and Sam
Jef F.
Bob (rwl1955)
Alex??

Not a bad start..

[Bones]

:D Maybe eat in Shediac.."The Lobster Capital of the world"

Can you say, "Lobster Festival"?

[SteveST1300]

I have to vote for Hotel/Motels as it would be tough to carry all the gear 2 up for that many days travel. Don't want to spend time in a laundromat! And Maureen is not a camper.

[fundyrider]

Can you say, "Lobster Festival"?
Lobster festival is in July but maybe we can find you a claw to chew on :D
Trivia time! Did you ever here of bologna refered to as Newfoundland steak, I heard an old Newfie on CBC radio explain why, he said that during the depression and for a while after the war kids that came from families who were well to do brought bologna sandwiches to school, the poor kids had to eat lobster sandwiches, funny how things change.
Steve, motels/hotels is my preferance too, I never was a big fan of sleeping on the ground.
Peter:04biker:

[SteveST1300]

Hey Peter what type of wether can we expect. Is it fairly hot and humid?:03biker:

[fundyrider]

Hey Peter what type of wether can we expect. Is it fairly hot and humid?:03biker:
Aug. is one of the better months to travel this area, average daytime highs along the Fundy Coast are around 22c, roughly 72F. But the Bay of Fundy is one of the foggiest regions in the world, I've often headed out for a ride when the fog is in it and the temp would be 12c but it would climb to 25c once I got off the coast, less than 10km inland. Humidity usually isn't too bad.
Inland temps average around 25c, 77F but it can climb to 30c+ at times, 85F+.
Overall it's pretty comfortable riding, even if it's hot there is usually a sea breeze if you're anywhere near the coast.
Hopefully we'll get some decent weather.
Peter:04biker:

[Jeff F]

Lurking along on this thread .... sounds great! I wanna .... !!

[Kempo-STer]

Joe or Charlie...
We can prbably put this on the events listing on the homepage..

Aug 5 - 13.

[fundyrider]

Lurking along on this thread .... sounds great! I wanna .... !!
Yer more than welcome ta :D

[Jeff F]

Guessing ... I'm about 1200-1500 kms away. (~750-850 miles)

Any other Ontario riders thinking about this trip?

[Kempo-STer]

Guessing ... I'm about 1200-1500 kms away. (~750-850 miles)

Any other Ontario riders thinking about this trip?

Chris and Sam are coming from Ontario as well..

[fundyrider]

Guessing ... I'm about 1200-1500 kms away. (~750-850 miles)

Any other Ontario riders thinking about this trip?
Last spring I rode to Brampton to visit my daughter for a few days before heading to Cobbilskill for NESTOC, I chose to ride to Ont. via the U.S. through the White Mountians, nice ride but because of the reduced speed limits more time consuming. Trans Canada from Toronto to Grand Falls would be around 12hrs ride plus whatever it takes to get from London to Toronto.
Peter:04biker:

[newbornst1300]

Guessing ... I'm about 1200-1500 kms away. (~750-850 miles)

Any other Ontario riders thinking about this trip?

We are on the list and are hoping to attend.
Napanee is about 4 hrs from London and a good stopping point just off the 401.

[newbornst1300]

I have to vote for Hotel/Motels as it would be tough to carry all the gear 2 up for that many days travel. Don't want to spend time in a laundromat! And Maureen is not a camper.
Sam and I also vote for sleeping in a real bed especially after a long tour in the saddle.

[Jeff F]

We are on the list and are hoping to attend.
Napanee is about 4 hrs from London and a good stopping point just off the 401.

Sounds like a plan.

[SteveST1300]

Alright Chatrlie dates are set are you coming?:D :D

[GRN]

and make sure you do man... several of us up here won't need much of an excuse to take some time to show ya around.

[AgSTreak]

Got room for me too? At this point I think I can make it.
Come on up Charlie, we don't need no stinkin' excuses to go for a ride!!:D

[Kempo-STer]

Got room for me too? At this point I think I can make it.
Come on up Charlie, we don't need no stinkin' excuses to go for a ride!!:D


John Absolutely:bow1: :03biker:
It would be great to have you with us!

[Bones]

Got room for me too? At this point I think I can make it.
Come on up Charlie, we don't need no stinkin' excuses to go for a ride!!:D C'mon, Mr. Silver Streak!

[SteveST1300]

Alright the SilverStreak is in good to have you back John!:03biker:

[GRN]

Got room for me too?

Hey buddy, of course! :)

[SteveST1300]

Looks like we have a good sized group again. And we are up to post #101. Glad to see you lurking on the site again John. See you all in NYC.:03biker:

[steve3b3]

Looks like we have a good sized group again. And we are up to post #101. Glad to see you lurking on the site again John. See you all in NYC.:03biker:

Steve,

I noticed that you have a V65 Magna.
Check out the ride this guy is doing on his:
http://www.jimwilliamson.net/motorcycle/2005-09-us-n-canada/index.html

Steve

[SteveST1300]

Wow thats some ride!:03biker: Thanks.

[newbornst1300]

I was fortunate to get Streets and Trips for Christmas and I have attached a route FYI.
The overnight stop in Drummondville is optional but we will be riding two-up so its a must for us. All you Iron butts could easily do the entire trip in a day though.

[Jeff F]

I was fortunate to get Streets and Trips for Christmas and I have attached a route FYI.
The overnight stop in Drummondville is optional but we will be riding two-up so its a must for us. All you Iron butts could easily do the entire trip in a day though.

Hi Chris

Good gift. S&T is great! & it looks like you've got the hang of it.

I won't be sure until it the time gets closer but I may end up departing from the cottage rather than home. If so, I could meet up with you along the road, - - somewhere between Cornwall and Montreal, I `spose.

[newbornst1300]

Hi Chris
I won't be sure until it the time gets closer but I may end up departing from the cottage rather than home. If so, I could meet up with you along the road, - - somewhere between Cornwall and Montreal, I `spose.

No problem Jeff, there's lots of time to plan.

[Alex]

Fundy Rider
Jan to May is really busy for me. Let me know what if anything you need to move this along and I will try to accomodate. I do not keep up with all these posts

Happy New Year
Alex

[fundyrider]

Fundy Rider
Jan to May is really busy for me. Let me know what if anything you need to move this along and I will try to accomodate. I do not keep up with all these posts

Happy New Year
Alex
Hi Alex, good to hear from you. You've no doubt read the previous posts so you have a general idea of what the basic plan is, a tour of N.B. over 5 days.
What I have in mind for day 1, Sunday, is travel from Grand Falls along route 105 crossing the Burton Bridge then take 102 to Saint John where we'll spend the night. Monday we'll work our way from Saint John passing through Hampton, Norton, Sussex, Fundy National Park, Hopewell Rocks and overnighting in Moncton.
This is where I hope you'll take over because you know the area. The troop would like to have a feed of lobster in Shediac so that should somehow be part of your plan.
Maybe Tuesday should be a rest day, most will have been riding Sat., Sun., and Mon. and might enjoy a change of pace, kick around Moncton/Shediac area for the day.
There are some who've shown an interest in seeing P.E.I., Maybe Wed. we could visit there.
Thursday :confused: I'm thinking we should head up the North Shore, overnighting in Bathurst or Campbellton then Friday a short ride back to Grand Falls where everbody can rest up for the ride home Sat.
None of these plans are set in stone, I'm open to suggestions.
Peter:04biker:

[gerrys]

Sounds good to me. It will be a nice "side trip" on my journey from Florida to Colorado.

[Kempo-STer]

Do we have an official sign up list for this..
What are we up to in numbers???

[fundyrider]

Do we have an official sign up list for this..
What are we up to in numbers???
We should have a sign up list of those who are coming, not sure where to post the list:confused:
I hope to get the final routes nailed down soon so we can plan where we'll be overnighting and get hotel rooms booked
I've been quite busy lately so haven't had much time to get moving on this, I'll contact Alex soon so we can finish the details.
Peter:04biker:

[SteveST1300]

Maureen and I are a deffinate yes! :03biker:

[Kempo-STer]

We should have a sign up list of those who are coming, not sure where to post the list:confused:
I hope to get the final routes nailed down soon so we can plan where we'll be overnighting and get hotel rooms booked
I've been quite busy lately so haven't had much time to get moving on this, I'll contact Alex soon so we can finish the details.
Peter:04biker:

Question for RC and Mellow...
Anyway to get a Participant list on these stock events and make it stick at the top of each page?

[fundyrider]

Hi guys, question for ya'll. What kind of a time frame are we looking at?
We start our tour on Sunday, when do you want to head for home?
I'm thinking we'll probably end where we started, Grand Falls, but would Friday or Saturday be best, I realize some of you have a pretty good distance to ride before you land back on your doorstep and need more time than others, imput please:chatter:
Peter:04biker:

[newbornst1300]

Hi guys, question for ya'll. What kind of a time frame are we looking at?
We start our tour on Sunday, when do you want to head for home?
I'm thinking we'll probably end where we started, Grand Falls, but would Friday or Saturday be best, I realize some of you have a pretty good distance to ride before you land back on your doorstep and need more time than others, imput please:chatter:
Peter:04biker:
We have a good day's ride to get home but we have some extra time at the end so we are flexible... Whatever the rest of you decide is fine with us.

[Alex]

Are the dates set in stone. If so what are they? Do we have any idea who is coming?

Regards

Alex

[Kempo-STer]

Hi Alex..
Yes the dates are in stone (hit the sites home page on left for list)

August 5 - 13. AS far as I know we are 7 bikes at the moment not including you. I was getting a little nervous because we have nto heard from you in a while and had a few that have had to bag it..
Really will not be able to pull this off without you..(No pressure ;-)

Steve is going to Greece and Fundyrider is now just Fundydriver.

From what I know its
Me and my wife
My Buddy Norman on his Trophy 1200 and his Friend on her BMW 1100rs (?)
Bones
AG Streak
Jeff from Ontario
Chris and Sam from Ontario

I may have missed one or 2 so my apologies but this is off the top of my head..

[Alex]

I have tried to free up my time over this period, but it appears it is not going to happen. I will not be returning home until the Sunday night and another week in mid summer is not in the family cards. I wll assist anyone who needs info and could even connect for a day or two of the trip.
I never met fundy rider before he went 4 wheeling.
I hope you can hold it together as it would be a great ride, and I am sorry if my lack of active participation creates any difficulty.

Alex

[newbornst1300]

Sam and I are really looking forward to touring with the new bike on this one so I hope we can still make it a go. Is there anything I can do from my end Todd?

[Kempo-STer]

Chris, I need your help on this one...

Who is still in for this event???

I need some sounding off...

Problem now is that no one is really familiar with NB roads etc (Including me)
i can get us to Grand Falls but that is it.

Alex cannot make it so it begs the question:
Do we use the time and go south instead? I am sensitive to the Ontario folks on this as well..

August is a bit warm and of course crowded down in the south...
Bones in an email mentioned PA and maybe West Virginia as less crowded areas with some really nice roads...

Let's churn some discussion and thoughts and see where everyone stands..

In my view, I've got the time and the babysitting so that is the hard part for me that is done with.

[newbornst1300]

I am not that familiar with the roads out east either Todd so I would have to resort to Streets and Trips. I do remember driving out the Gaspe coast a few years ago in late August and running into a lot of road work and fresh tar and of course meeting logging trucks. The Cabot Trail was also fogged in so I did not see much there. I have never been to PEI and would like to get there some time soon. Alex has offered some info. and could possibly tour with us for a couple of days. Bones, you rode out there a couple of years ago..Do you have any suggestions?

If the group favours heading over to PA instead, it is about the same distance for us folks from Eastern Ont and probably closer for anyone from SW Ont. I have the time booked off so we are set to go somewhere.

[Bones]

Chris, I loved NS but it sure rained a lot. I was lucky to have sun for my days on Cape Breton. NB has trees...a lot of trees. Fundy Park is awesome, but the riding in NB wasn't the best in my experience. Did I mention the trees? My preference is twisty/windy and I did not find much. PEI I've only toured in a pickup with my family. You could ride the best roads, mostly along the perimeter, in one long day...two days if you stop to eat lobster and mussels for every meal (which I recommend!).

I have enjoyed riding in Atlantic Canada because it's beautiful, sparsely populated, and I find the people are great. Plus until recently my US dollars went a long way. With our dollars near parity, I'd probably look to ride in places I've not been to, ever or recently. That's where PA/WV entered the discussion.

I'm still not sure I'm free for this trip, but if I can work it out I'll go, so keep me in the loop.

[Kempo-STer]

Guys I'm going to bow out..

My apologies to everyone since I was probably pushing this hard from last year but it seems over time to have lost steam on a lot of fronts and well, I have an oppurtunity to have a week without the kids..

So..I surprised my wife with a second honeymoon to Cancun.
This August we will be together 20 years and she really deserves this more than a couple thousand miles on the back of the bike:o:

I hope you guys understand.:confused:
Especially to John and Chris and Sam and anyone else that may have been relying on me..

[newbornst1300]

Is there anybody out there still interested in FundySToc?
We have the time off booked for an east coast trip Aug 7-20 so we can still be in Grand Falls Aug 8 and head out from there.
I have put a tentative S&T route together to include PEI, Cape Breton and a route back through Maine, NH and VT.
Any suggestions on preferred routes or roads to avoid would be appreciated
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[newbornst1300]

I am going to start booking hotels for this one so if anyone is interested in joining up with us for the trip or for a day or so let me know and we can work out a meeting spot.
We are heading to Drummondville PQ Aug 8th and on to Grand Falls on the 9th.
From there to PEI for 2-3 days to sample some lobster and ride some of those nice coastal roads.
Then on to Cape Breton Aug 13-14 to ride the Cabot Trail.
The return home will be back through New Brunswick, Maine NH VTand NY and will take about four days getting us into Napanee around the 19th.

[NBA336]

Hi Chris.
I might be interested and I have sent you an email about some stuff. I hope you are enjoying the :biker:

Barry

[newbornst1300]

Good to hear from you again Barry
I am going to fine tune the route a little to incorporate accommodations since they are a little sparse in some areas.
I am aiming at around 250-300 mile days but it is flexible depending on what we want to see along the way.
As far as accomodations go... If you prebook all the rooms then you are tied to a pretty rigid schedule so I am looking at availability.
As soon as I finalize the route I will send it out to you as a jpeg.

[Kempo-STer]

You guys ride safe and make sure you share you adventure up there...
Chris say Hi to Sam for me.

[newbornst1300]

We'll be thinking about you guys in sunny Mexico. That medicine they have down there is great stuff so make sure you enjoy and have a great time.
We'll try to take lots of pics and we will see you at CT-SToc.

[newbornst1300]

I have a revised map route attached with overnight stops about every 2-300 miles to leave some time to stop and enjoy the scenery. I will be calling hotels tonight to check on availability and make reservations.
I will post a list of hotel phone #'s as soon as possible.
Overview of the trip as follows:
Leave Napanee ON Tuesday Aug8, overnight stay in Drummondville PQ, Arrive GrandFalls Aug9 overnight stay there, Arrive Summerside PEI Aug10 for two nights, Arrive Charlottetown PEI Aug 12 for overnight stay, Arrive Port Hawkesbury NS for a two night stay to ride the Cabot Trail on the outer lane. Head out for Dartmouth to stay overnight and spend some time at Peggys Cove the next morning. Then on to Moncton NB, Augusta ME, Newport VT and arriving back in Napanee Aug 19
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[newbornst1300]

I have booked hotels as follows for the trip:
Aug08 - Drummondville Comfort Inn, 1055 rue Hains, PQ
Aug09 - Best Western Grand Sault Hotel, Grand Falls, NB 1-800-780-7234
Aug10/11 - Econolodge, 80 All Weather Hwy. Summerside, PEI
Aug12 - Econolodge Charlottetown, PEI
Aug13/14 - Econolodge Macpuffin, Port Hawkesbury, NS
Aug15 - Comfort Inn, Dartmouth, NS
Aug16 - Econolodge, Moncton, NB
Aug17 - Econolodge Inn and Suites, Augusta, ME
Aug18 - Newport City Motel, Newport, VT 1-800-338-6558

All the Comfort Inns and Econolodge hotels can be booked through Choice Hotels International at 1-877-424-6423.
There are still rooms available at all locations but it is their busy season and you should book as soon as possible if you are planning on this ride.
Make sure you ask for the CAA/AAA rates.

[newbornst1300]

I have put together a summary of the trip in .xls format including local hotel phone #s FYI.

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[newbornst1300]

Less than 3 weeks away so here is the updated route with Hotel directions and a slight detour to get around Montreal.
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[newbornst1300]

Here are the FundySToc map routes in jpeg format for those who do not have S&T.
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[GRN]

Chris, looks like a real nice ride man... wish I had some time to take and join you. Have a blast, be safe, and eat a Lobster for me :D

Are ya'll still on for the ride here in Sept?

[newbornst1300]

We'll be there for for both rides in Sept. so we'll see ya'll then.
Really looking forward to riding with you guys again... its been almost a year.

[newbornst1300]

We are all packed and ready to head out in the morning. The forecast looks fantastic for the next few days and I can taste that lobster already.
We will be arriving at the hotels around 4-5pm each day and anyone is welcome to meet up with us for any part of the ride.
We will take lots of pictures and post a ride report when we get back.
Thanks to all for the info and advice to put this route together.

[Carl_T]

Enjoy!!!!!

Rubber side down.

[newbornst1300]

Great weather so far. 954kms(about 600mi) over two days
TransCanada hwy is a little boring and the scenery is nicer in NewBrunswick.
Tomorrow we are heading for Summerside PEI via provincial routes through Plaster Rock and Miramichi. Hopefully more scenery and curves.

[Caper]

Sounds great, keep us posted on your progress.

[newbornst1300]

Left Grand Falls in the rain this morning and headed south on TC-2 to get out of the storm. Rode about 120kms in the rain and can you believe I needed the heated grips in Aug. but we made it to Summerside PEI over the Big Confederation Bridge. Lobster, mussels and scallops tasted so good for supper after the long ride. Passed a :04biker: going north on TC-2 around noon. Going to ride the coastal roads tomorrow at a more relaxed pace;) about 250kms or so for the day. Wish you guys could be here.

[eddiemack]

Somebody better go on the dam trip!!! I just got through reading 8 pages of trip planning only to read it fall apart! First the big build up,.. then the back and forth over lobster pie or fried clams, then the camping and family re-unions,... and with one click-turn of the page all of a sudden it's spring break with belly button shots of Jose Cuervo for Todd and his wife. Bones goes off to PA to have some Amish guy pimp his silver ST1300.... I knew I should've read the Forward.

[SteveST1300]

Stay safe Chris see you in Sept.

[newbornst1300]

Somebody better go on the dam trip!!! I just got through reading 8 pages of trip planning only to read it fall apart! First the big build up,.. then the back and forth over lobster pie or fried clams, then the camping and family re-unions,... and with one click-turn of the page all of a sudden it's spring break with belly button shots of Jose Cuervo for Todd and his wife. Bones goes off to PA to have some Amish guy pimp his silver ST1300.... I knew I should've read the Forward.
Rain ended and roads dried up just before we left ...just had to dodge a few puddles here and there.
Rode up to North Cape on hwy12 had a great lunch and back to Summerside on hwy14 and 11. Great scenery but the roads are pretty rough for the most part. No tar snakes here just lots of holes and broken pavement. 300km(180mi) for the day was all our butts could handle.
Only saw 5 bikes on the road today so I guess it was too crappy for the cruiser guys;)
You can still ride up and meet us Eddie as we are going to ride the Cabot Trail on Monday. That lobster tasted sooooo good and we are going to have more tomorrow at the Fisherman's Wharf in North Rustico.

[NBA336]

Hi Chris. It sounds if you are really enjoying the LOBSTER and MUSSELS! You'll probably have to go on a diet when you get back. Glad that you are enjoying the trip. Really wish I was there, but way too many family commitments. Plus, I don't have heated grips!!! Who would have thought eh? I will make sure to meet up with you when you get back to see the great pictures. I'll buy lunch too!!! Ride safe and I can't wait for the report of the Cabot Trail.

[newbornst1300]

Hi Chris. It sounds if you are really enjoying the LOBSTER and MUSSELS! You'll probably have to go on a diet when you get back.
You're right Barry we almost have the preload at the max so I guess we will have to cut back on the seafood or toss some of the baggage.
Short ride today with the roads in better shape on this part of the island. Not much traffic and a few nice curves with fantastic scenery.
Heading for Cape Breton tomorrow.

[eddiemack]

Thanks Chris... I needed some closure. I hope you're having fun on your trip. Say hi to Sam for me. Summer is going much too quick this year.

Ride safe!

[newbornst1300]

Sorry about the delay... the last hotel did not have a PC.
Cape Breton and the Cabot Trail are fantastic by ST and the weather was great as well. We are in Dartmouth now and headed for Peggy's Cove in the morning.
I will post more details and pictures when we get home.

[Bones]

Glad you had a great time, Chris.
http://www.bon-airefilters.com/BON%20AIRE%20IMAGES/lobster.jpg (http://www.bon-airefilters.com/BON%20AIRE%20IMAGES/lobster.jpg)
Wish I'd been there to help with the lobster.

[Carl_T]

:yes: :yes: :yes: Glad to see you guys having a good time, be seeing you in CT before you know it.

[Kempo-STer]

Glad you are having fun Chris..stay hi to Sam and like Carl said, CT-Stoc will be here before you know it...

Rubber side down buddy.

[fundyrider]

Been a while since I've visited the ST fourm, good to see somebody made it to the maritimes, hope you have a great time here. Sure wish I could have joined you.
Peter

[newbornst1300]

Just a quick note to let you all know Sam and I made it home this afternoon on our trusty STeed . What a way to break her in with 5210Kms(3126)mi in 12days. Everything went as planned and it was a fantastic trip for the both of us. I will post a full ride report with pictures as soon as I get caught up with everything around the house.

[AgSTreak]

Welcome back Chris and Sam. Sorry I could make it up there. The time just wasn't there. Can't wait to see the pics and hear the first hand account. Be seeing the two of you at CT- STOC.- john

[Caper]

Glad to hear that you made it back home safe :) . I hope everyone had a good time out in our "neck of the woods".
Sorry I couldn't hook up with you folks to say hello, this time of year if your not on vacation, your working extra covering everyone else.

:biker:
Caper