Springfield bike night, Thursdays... the real plan thread.

[GixerJockey]

Ok... Here's the plan for this Thrusday (and possibly every Thursday if there's enough interest)... As of now, this thread applies to Thursday, 7-24.


Thursday nights are the hot bike gathering night in Springfield. It's basically a pose night. Hanging around and socializing. LOTS of bikes. Some cool stuff, some not so cool stuff, some downright comical stuff. Let's go!

TONY... #35... yea you! I'm calling you out! We're gonna be right in your backyard. You better drag your ass out on Thursday night!


The Plan:

Meet in Cromwell Ct at McDonalds. Exit 21 off of I-91. Take a right off the exit and McDonalds is very close, on the left hand side of the road. Super easy and pretty central. There is a gas station right next door for anyone that needs fuel before we leave.

I say we meet up at Micky D's with an expected departure time of 7:45 PM. Ride up to Springfield (about 50 miles or so), and proceed to look and act cool...

This is not intended to be an all out hell-ride up 91. Sure, a few of us might go a little bit over the posted speed limit, at times... But, no one has to worry about not being able to keep up.


As of right now, there are 5 or so people that are confirmed to go. Let's add to that group and go have some fun.





I'd like to get out and meet some new folks. Especially folks from here. You northern guys should make an attempt to come too. If there's interest, someone should organize a meeting spot up there.

[Mr. Kurtz]

I know where that McD's is, and I'll be there Thursday.

[Jenni]

50% - still hobblin'.

[TTD]

It's pretty crazy there, so might I suggest a second meeting point outside of the craziness... and then ride in together?

Otherwise, I think you'll have trouble actually meeting up with anyone that doesn't ride in with you.

My suggestion would be something like the Pizzeria Uno's parking lot. It's about 2 minutes from the main area, but will still have some people, drinks, etc for those that arrive early?

It is right next to the highway (91) on the SOUTH side... near the river. Outside seating area too for anyone wanting to have some dinner or drinks earlier and watch people arrive?

Anyway, just a thought... I would more likely be one to stop down earlier (6ish) and head home early.

broad street and west columbus ave, springfield, ma - Google Maps

Uno's
820 West Columbus Ave.
Springfield, MA

[GixerJockey]

It's pretty crazy there, so might I suggest a second meeting point outside of the craziness... and then ride in together?

Otherwise, I think you'll have trouble actually meeting up with anyone that doesn't ride in with you.

My suggestion would be something like the Pizzeria Uno's parking lot. It's about 2 minutes from the main area, but will still have some people, drinks, etc for those that arrive early?

It is right next to the highway (91) on the SOUTH side... near the river. Outside seating area too for anyone wanting to have some dinner or drinks earlier and watch people arrive?

Anyway, just a thought... I would more likely be one to stop down earlier (6ish) and head home early.

broad street and west columbus ave, springfield, ma - Google Maps

Uno's
820 West Columbus Ave.
Springfield, MA

Tony is always thinking...

Great idea. If a bunch are going, from different points. Then Uno's is the perfect place to meet up locally...

[GixerJockey]

50% - still hobblin'.

Don't give me that 50% shit! You're going. Even if it's riding "bitch" on the back of my 1000, you're going...






And what about the rest of you? I know it's not Newbury, but it's an excuse to go out on your bike and hang out with some extraordinary individuals.

[MissTwisties]

I'd rather ride than pose...but since it's NESR guys (and gal?) going, I might show up, who knows.

[GixerJockey]

I'd rather ride than pose...

Me too... A small group of us has started to make Wednesday nights the "tearing up back roads" event.

[MissTwisties]

Me too... A small group of us has started to make Wednesday nights the "tearing up back roads" event.

That's more like it.

[GixxerK1ng]

so whats the definite plan. because I'll most likely show for this one. How's the weather supposed to be?

[NinjaMegz]

Well...I might make an appearance!!

[GNTurbo6]

I'll probably be going but I don't know if/when I'll meet up with everyone.

[NinjaMegz]

I will go if I'm feeling better and if it's not raining!!

This summer sucks for weather!!

[Adrenalinechic]

I was waiting for people to go to Springfield bike night!

i was about to post that i'll probably go (supposed to be going to dinner, but may get cancelled)...then I realized my bike is still broken.

Other thurs. nights I have off, i'll def. go (if I meet up w. V, first ...if y'all make it a continual thing.

[Bansh]

I'm deff. going, but not sure if I can make it to cromwell?

I have some "cruiser" friends that want to meet @ DD off 91 exit 48.
They want to leave around 7pm, they like to get there early so they can park on the street.


Past experiences usually the "cruiser" crowd arrives early & leaves early. While the "racers" tend to show up around 10pm

Just my .02

[GixerJockey]

I was waiting for people to go to Springfield bike night!

i was about to post that i'll probably go (supposed to be going to dinner, but may get cancelled)...then I realized my bike is still broken.

Other thurs. nights I have off, i'll def. go (if I meet up w. V, first ...if y'all make it a continual thing.

Well here we are! I'm trying to make it a regular thing. It will give me an extra excuse to pry the bike out of the garage.


What's broken on your bike?

[GixerJockey]

Alright. Who is going out. And what time does everyone want to meet at Uno's?

[01 Taxidriver]

Is this ride still happening? Where to meet?

01Taxidriver

[Kitt]

I may be down... if you guys see next generation powdercoating in the square, tell them you heard about them from motoaddiction!

[GixerJockey]

Is this ride still happening? Where to meet?

01Taxidriver

You know that post... the first one in the thread? Yea... that one...


Read it!





Depends on the rain...

If it's dry... we're going.

[TTD]

You guys probably aren't arriving until 8:30 or so... and it sounds like a small group, so you can probably skip the UNO's thing.

A friend of mine's band, SHOCKER, is playing at Salty Dog. I may swing in to see him... they start at 8.

In other words, I'm a definite maybe to possibly see some of you somewhere.

[NinjaMegz]

Just an FYI it's gonna be raining most likely tomorrow...and nobody shows up to BikeNight in the bad weather.

[MissTwisties]

I'll most likely be in, if the weather holds up. For your information, when I went there couple weeks ago, it was before 8:00 p.m. and it was jammed packed on the streets. We had to park in a "Park and Pay" parking lot. You'd think on BIKE NIGHT that they would let bikers park for free? Nope.

[Bansh]

In other words, I'm a definite maybe to possibly see some of you somewhere.

[GNTurbo6]

Just an FYI it's gonna be raining most likely tomorrow...and nobody shows up to BikeNight in the bad weather.

Yeah I agree, I'm bowing out. Maybe next week. Friday looks great though and I should have the bike up 100% so I'll be terrorizing school children and grandmas everywhere.