TT NE Rally II planning
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John Luciano
One Of The Origionals
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I got 8 people waiting for a destination where to meet . I would like to firm this up. ARE we meeting at the entrance to Quabbin or at the parking lot as we did last year or some place else .
John Luciano
One Of The Origionals
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Atkins farm sounds nice . If you can plan a ride to it the long way ?
spiritdream
One of the Originals
OK, my suggestion(s), for what it's worth.....
Meet up at either the entrance to the Quabbin, or the restaurant we ate at last year (Herrick's Tavern, Rt 202, Orange MA).
Head west on Rt 2, stop in Charlemont (about 45 minutes west of Herrick's) at either the restaurant that someone here mentioned or at Mohawk Trading Post (good sized paved parking lot). If they have a lot of customers, we could always stretch that another10 minutes to Indian Plaza - large parking lot and no powwow scheduled that weekend, but the parking lot is packed dirt/gravel.
Those who want, continue west to the trading post (about another 25 minutes) a little before the hairpin turn. Decent sized parking but again packed dirt/gravel, a store to grab a water/soda, and a very nice view. (And we'll pass Florida on the way!
) This section is a really nice, if short, ride through the Mohawk Trail State Forest.
Anyone who wants the hairpin turn can continue west, and anyone who needs to head home can say their goodbye's there.
Total ride time would be a little over an hour (discounting the time it takes to get to the meeting spot and home, of course), with a couple of "social" breaks thrown in.
Food? Herrick's Tavern before the ride or that restaurant in Charlemont that someone mentioned.
Meet up at either the entrance to the Quabbin, or the restaurant we ate at last year (Herrick's Tavern, Rt 202, Orange MA).
Head west on Rt 2, stop in Charlemont (about 45 minutes west of Herrick's) at either the restaurant that someone here mentioned or at Mohawk Trading Post (good sized paved parking lot). If they have a lot of customers, we could always stretch that another10 minutes to Indian Plaza - large parking lot and no powwow scheduled that weekend, but the parking lot is packed dirt/gravel.
Those who want, continue west to the trading post (about another 25 minutes) a little before the hairpin turn. Decent sized parking but again packed dirt/gravel, a store to grab a water/soda, and a very nice view. (And we'll pass Florida on the way!
) This section is a really nice, if short, ride through the Mohawk Trail State Forest.Anyone who wants the hairpin turn can continue west, and anyone who needs to head home can say their goodbye's there.
Total ride time would be a little over an hour (discounting the time it takes to get to the meeting spot and home, of course), with a couple of "social" breaks thrown in.
Food? Herrick's Tavern before the ride or that restaurant in Charlemont that someone mentioned.
Atkins farm is a great place but its hard to find one place to park, never mind 10 or more., the place is always packed.
spiritdream
One of the Originals
Honestly, I think we have to decide/agree if our primary focus is a meet & greet, or a ride. If we aren't meeting until noon, and people have to be home early evening, I'd recommend we consider it more of a lunch/social gathering and agree on someplace maybe mid-state area, so people have time to get there/get home when they need to.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
Hi Spiritdream,I'm not sure if we're thinking of the same place but the trading post just before hairpin turn( it's called the western summit) is closed up.At least it was boarded up 2 weeks ago when i rode thru there.I could take a scoot up there tomorrow to chk again.There is another little place on the left by the elk statue but i've never been in it so i don't know what they have there.Other than that there isn't anything after the Mohawk park until you get to the Golden Eagle.
I like Spirtdream's idea about meeting at Herrick's Tavern, Rt 202, Orange MA
where we ate last year OR just at the Mobil Station just after it (if we are
not eating at Herrick's Tavern). Then head Westerly to eat.
Then people can pell off when needed.
It all depends where people are comming from and IF they want to travel that far ?
John ...
Who is on the list and where are they comming from and how far do they
want to travel to meet up ?
Here I'll be 1st ....
Ron & Lynn from Nashua - Either the Quabbin or Herrick's Tavern is fine.
We will be heading West along the NH/MA border then dropping down into MA.
It takes about 2 hours for us.
I attached a map so you can see how far places are apart.
"A" is the Quabbin
"B" is Herrick's Tavern, Rt 202, Orange MA
"C" is the rt.2 hairpin turn (Golden Eagle)
Rob .....
where we ate last year OR just at the Mobil Station just after it (if we are
not eating at Herrick's Tavern). Then head Westerly to eat.
Then people can pell off when needed.
It all depends where people are comming from and IF they want to travel that far ?
John ...
Who is on the list and where are they comming from and how far do they
want to travel to meet up ?
Here I'll be 1st ....
Ron & Lynn from Nashua - Either the Quabbin or Herrick's Tavern is fine.
We will be heading West along the NH/MA border then dropping down into MA.
It takes about 2 hours for us.
I attached a map so you can see how far places are apart.
"A" is the Quabbin
"B" is Herrick's Tavern, Rt 202, Orange MA
"C" is the rt.2 hairpin turn (Golden Eagle)
Rob .....
OK, my suggestion(s), for what it's worth.....
Meet up at either the entrance to the Quabbin, or the restaurant we ate at last year (Herrick's Tavern, Rt 202, Orange MA).
Head west on Rt 2, stop in Charlemont (about 45 minutes west of Herrick's) at either the restaurant that someone here mentioned or at Mohawk Trading Post (good sized paved parking lot). If they have a lot of customers, we could always stretch that another10 minutes to Indian Plaza - large parking lot and no powwow scheduled that weekend, but the parking lot is packed dirt/gravel.
Those who want, continue west to the trading post (about another 25 minutes) a little before the hairpin turn. Decent sized parking but again packed dirt/gravel, a store to grab a water/soda, and a very nice view. (And we'll pass Florida on the way!
Anyone who wants the hairpin turn can continue west, and anyone who needs to head home can say their goodbye's there.
Total ride time would be a little over an hour (discounting the time it takes to get to the meeting spot and home, of course), with a couple of "social" breaks thrown in.
Food? Herrick's Tavern before the ride or that restaurant in Charlemont that someone mentioned.
my GPS shows that on an unnamed road just North of Rt. 9 in West Ware, MA with a whole mess of water around it. sound correct or am I a clown (not mutually exclusive)?
you are correct !
That be where the Tower is inside the park.
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Rob ....
That be where the Tower is inside the park.
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Rob ....
John Luciano
One Of The Origionals
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OK plug that in that is where we will meet I am passing that on to everyone . DONE deal no changes :wtg:
John Luciano
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White Knight ?
Bikerbozo LI NY coming with Cheri
Wally1778 Carver Mass
Jonesy Springfield, Mass
Tis Buffalo NY
Kkaykk R.I
Fang?....N Adams may not attend
John L Torrington Conn
Buggie Pilot Stafford Springs Conn
Spirit Dream Stubrige Mass
Robandlyn N.H
GWSpyder Kennybunk Me.
Captain H Salsbury Mass
I may have missed one or 2
Chime in if you are coming and I missed you.
Official meeting is the same place as last year.. The tower at the Quabbin Reservoir
Bikerbozo LI NY coming with Cheri
Wally1778 Carver Mass
Jonesy Springfield, Mass
Tis Buffalo NY
Kkaykk R.I
Fang?....N Adams may not attend
John L Torrington Conn
Buggie Pilot Stafford Springs Conn
Spirit Dream Stubrige Mass
Robandlyn N.H
GWSpyder Kennybunk Me.
Captain H Salsbury Mass
I may have missed one or 2
Chime in if you are coming and I missed you.
Official meeting is the same place as last year.. The tower at the Quabbin Reservoir
spiritdream
One of the Originals
Well, THAT stinks!! I liked that place! It was also a handy marker for me - I knew when I hit that place it was time to turn around (I do NOT like the hairpin turn!! LOL) Oh well, back to using Mohawk Trading Post or Indian Plaza as a stop off, I guess. No biggie - both are picturesque, in their own way.
Now, someone needs to tell me if we're eating somewhere along the way, because if not I'll have lunch at Herrick's Tavern before the ride.
Have to count me out John,wife is working that weekend.
Now, someone needs to tell me if we're eating somewhere along the way, because if not I'll have lunch at Herrick's Tavern before the ride.
Has a time to meet at the Tower parking lot been made ?
Also could all those that ARE COMING please chime in here to say
WHERE they are coming from. Not where you live BUT WHERE you
are riding from that morning to the meeting place. It would help to
know what idea's to plan ...
Thanks ...
Rob ....
spiritdream
One of the Originals
Bikerbozo and I will be coming in from Sturbridge, MA, about a 45-60 minute ride. I can be there any (reasonable!) time - I assume he'll feel the same way. I just need to know what time to be there, and are we "picking up" any others on the way!
I will be coming from southern Rhode Island. Traveling north into MA, then west to the Quabbin Reservoir (or whatever final meeting place is decided upon). Open to "where ever" for a ride and some lunch. Ken
John Luciano
One Of The Origionals
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Lunch/dinner is a must I would think. If we ride to the hairpin turn then I will eat and continue on home that way I will not be going back to Quabbin . Cheri your not afraid of a little ole turn
spiritdream
One of the Originals
Afraid? No. Just don't like it! Gone down once, up once, didn't like it either way! Corners are my biggest weakness when it comes to riding, so hairpins are not really high on my "favorite" lists!
John Luciano
One Of The Origionals
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I am trying to fig out how to get the the meeting spot with out going thru Holyoke , Mass.
Captain H
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Hi guys , we will be comming from Salisbury Ma. to 495, to Rt. 2 . I realy don't like the highways on weekends , now , the corners, cruves, & hairpins are ok ,lol. If anyone knows a better Rt. , & wants to team up that would be even better. Thanks guys Captain H.
John Luciano
One Of The Origionals
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101 in Hampton beach. Take it to Jaffrey, NH and take 202 south . I did that to go to ME and it was a nice ride.
John Luciano
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This is the list that I have so far . If I missed you please chime in with TT name and location . I still have not heard a real good time to meet. I was thinking Noon or 11:00 am . We have people coming 70 miles.. 9:00am would be a tough ride in . I can't leave home until 9:00 the latest. We hung around for over 2 hours the last time . I am sending a Blanket e mail out to all i have address for. The tower is official meeting place and it will be for 11:00 .We will be there for at least 1 1/2 .. sound ok ???
Names I have if you are missing please email or send a PM or add it on here .
White Knight ?
Bikerbozo LI NY coming with Cheri
Wally1778 Carver Mass
Jonesy Springfield, Mass
Tis Buffalo NY
Kkaykk R.I
Fang?....N Adams may not attend
John L Torrington Conn
Buggie Pilot Stafford Springs Conn
Spirit Dream Stubrige Mass
Robandlyn N.H
GWSpyder Kennybunk Me.
Captain H Salsbury Mass
Road Dog Mass
Tom Hankins.. Bethel CT
Names I have if you are missing please email or send a PM or add it on here .
White Knight ?
Bikerbozo LI NY coming with Cheri
Wally1778 Carver Mass
Jonesy Springfield, Mass
Tis Buffalo NY
Kkaykk R.I
Fang?....N Adams may not attend
John L Torrington Conn
Buggie Pilot Stafford Springs Conn
Spirit Dream Stubrige Mass
Robandlyn N.H
GWSpyder Kennybunk Me.
Captain H Salsbury Mass
Road Dog Mass
Tom Hankins.. Bethel CT
YUK ! 101 is like taking the highway. It would be easier just to do 495... lol ...
Captain H we take Rt.111 all the way over there.
Send me your tele # to robandlyn@yahoo.com and let me know a good time to call.
Cheri if your in Sturbrige Mass why would you go all the way up to Orange,Ma before going to the Quabbin ?
John if your comming up Rt.91 then why not take Rt.20 to the Mass pike then
East one exit to Ludlow and take Rt.21 towards the Quabbin ?
Rob ....
spiritdream
One of the Originals
I won't go to Orange first. I just wasn't sure where we were going to meet at the time. Since it's been decided we'll meet at the Quabbin, I'll go straight there from Sturbridge.
John & Cheri:
I will be coming to the rally. I am coming from Danbury area. I plan to take I 84 to I 91. Then I 90 east to 1st exit RT.21 north. What do I need to look for then.
Tom
I will be coming to the rally. I am coming from Danbury area. I plan to take I 84 to I 91. Then I 90 east to 1st exit RT.21 north. What do I need to look for then.
Tom
John Luciano
One Of The Origionals
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wow our list is growing . Tom I will get back to you with directions tomorrow,, East on 20 to Palmer than N on 32 to Ware
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