Northeast Meet: June 23rd - 25th in Pennsylvania

Chris2P · May 30, 2006, 06:13:21 PM

I have to work that weekend. But I can ride my bike up Sat evening and hang out.

Chris

LadyJules31 · May 30, 2006, 09:36:06 PM

I will be there on Saturday for the day, but not sure about staying for the whole weekend yet (Fri-Sun).

P.S.- Chris (Weaselnoze), if you're going up on Saturday also, maybe we can meet up and ride there together since we're pretty close to each other?

weaselnoze · May 31, 2006, 08:41:23 AM

ya anyone else riding up on sat morning lets get together and ride up. jules im gonna have a look see at directions pretty soon and we'll figure out a meeting point. could u PM me your whereabouts or even the kmarts?

LadyJules31 · May 31, 2006, 09:44:30 AM

Here's the address for Kmart for anyone that may want to meet up there on Sat. morning:

Kmart Stores: Allentown
4701 Tilghman Street
Allentown, PA 18104

Chris, I'll pm you with my info. Jace, you have a pm too.

SuZuki10 · May 31, 2006, 06:54:12 PM

I have to work at 8am to about 1ish on that Friday...I'm so pissed about that...But I plan on heading over to Sandy Valley at least by 2:30....I guess we'd get there by 6 or 7pm with rush hour and all...maybe it's not terrible that I have to work, but hopefully time is good and I am not stuck on my bike for 4 hours in traffic. OY!

weaselnoze · May 31, 2006, 08:39:05 PM

as long as ur there by sat morning

ginoe · June 02, 2006, 07:01:54 AM

i've got a trackday at PIR that thurs. this old man will need the entire fri to recover, i'll see you cats saturday.

jules & wease - maybe i can catch up with ya'll at the kmart saturday?
(i'll behave myself, i know there's a state trooper out there lurking

)

SuZuki10 · June 02, 2006, 05:34:00 PM

YAY Gino!! I was wondering what your situation was! Ride Safe, and see you in a few weeks.

This rain crap better stop for our weekend.

weaselnoze · June 02, 2006, 08:34:13 PM

Quote from: ginoe on June 02, 2006, 07:01:54 AM
i've got a trackday at PIR that thurs. this old man will need the entire fri to recover, i'll see you cats saturday.

jules & wease - maybe i can catch up with ya'll at the kmart saturday?
(i'll behave myself, i know there's a state trooper out there lurking )

well im assuming that the ride is gonna be fairly early. 8-9? so us kmart cats should prob expect to meet pretty early.

Phaedrus · June 02, 2006, 08:48:54 PM

Yeah, the group ride was decided to start at 10am from Sandy Valley. If it is a huge deal, I am sure we could bumpt is to 11am or something, if it works better for the majority of the group.

Gino - I am not sure what route you are taking, but Sandy Valley is actually north of Allentown. So to meet them in Allentown, I believe you would have to ride south and then back up with them?

ginoe · June 03, 2006, 10:33:30 AM

right, i did not consider that.

looks like i'll just super-slab it on rt 80w and head straight for winter haven.

Phaedrus · June 03, 2006, 10:41:37 AM

are you staying saturday night?

LadyJules31 · June 04, 2006, 06:22:12 AM

Quote from: weaselnoze on June 02, 2006, 08:34:13 PM
well im assuming that the ride is gonna be fairly early. 8-9? so us kmart cats should prob expect to meet pretty early.

Just and F.Y.I... It's about 45 minutes or so according to Mapquest to the campground from Kmart... taking the turnpike. Not the most scenic, but it's the quickest way there.

Start: KMART
4701 W Tilghman St
Allentown, PA 18104-3211, US

End:White Haven, PA 18661, US

Directions Distance

Total Est. Time: 46 minutes
Total Est. Distance: 44.35 miles

1: Start out going WEST on OLD US HWY 22 / W TILGHMAN ST toward OAKVIEW DR / OAK VIEW DR. 0.5 miles

2: Merge onto I-476 N toward SCRANTON AND NORTH (Portions toll). 37.9 miles

3: Take the I-80 / PA-940 exit- EXIT 95- toward HAZLETON / MT POCONO. 0.6 miles

4: Merge onto PA-940 W toward WHITE HAVEN. 3.9 miles

5: Turn RIGHT onto TOWANDA ST. 0.3 miles

6: TOWANDA ST becomes MIDDLEBURG RD. 0.8 miles

7: End at White Haven, PA 18661, US

Total Est. Time: 46 minutesTotal Est. Distance: 44.35 miles

Phaedrus · June 04, 2006, 07:56:13 AM

Well, I thought to myself "Self: What are you going to use for a sleeping bag that is easily transported on the bike?". So I took to walmart and bought this for $10:

It is small and lightweight and fits on the bike nicely. While I was there I also noticed the "hiker's tents" for $35.00. They are the one-man tents that are light weight and will fit on the bike without much issue. Just in case anyone is interested.

Also, with regards to the route on Saturday's group ride, remember we are going to follow the route suggested by that motorcycle roads website located here:

http://www.motorcycleroads.us/roads/pa93.html

Jetswing altered the route from a one way ride to get us back using some map software, and planned out a nice little guide for us at:

http://gs500.variders.com/rally06/ (click group ride section)

So it says it is pretty scenic, and should be noob-friendly and friendly for those that will be riding 2-up. I think the pace is good the way we have ridden before (for those that have ridden with the NE GS group already). Moderatly paced, noob friendly, yet semi sporty.

Would anyone like to lead or atleast take turns leading the group ride? Someone familiar with the area? At this point, I am nominating Chris or Julie but anyone is welcome to step up here..

weaselnoze · June 04, 2006, 08:58:02 AM

ditto on the sleeping bag. i got one myself

Alphamazing · June 04, 2006, 12:12:29 PM

I gotta give props to whoever did that Rally page. That's really really nice work. I'm excited for y'all! I can't wait to see the pictures and hear the stories!

Phaedrus · June 04, 2006, 06:50:19 PM

It was Jetswing that made the Rally page. He also did the design of the gstwin.variders.com FAQ. The guy's a web genius

LadyJules31 · June 04, 2006, 07:52:04 PM

Ohhh fleece... very soft and cozy.

I may have to pick up one of those sleeping bags too... if I decide to stay overnight, which I might. (I inquired about a cabin but I'd prolly only stay overnight Sat. night if I do.)

I'll check out that route (website) in depth tomorrow and maybe take a ride up there sometime over the next 2 weeks to check it out & ride it. Maybe I'll take the lead, unless Chris wants it, or anyone else for that matter. I prefer to follow anyways, but I've been up that way before (just not in a long time).

weaselnoze · June 04, 2006, 08:03:40 PM

i'll head up the group from kmart to sandy valley but im not gonna lead for the main ride. no way too much responsibility! lol

LadyJules31 · June 04, 2006, 08:15:10 PM

Maybe we can ride past the Lehigh Gorge State Park and check it out too??

http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/Parks/lehighgorge.aspx

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Northeast Meet: June 23rd - 25th in Pennsylvania