ride dates for central / norhtern VT ??

[RS117]

Besides bike nites at Donny's is there a plan of rides for us around these parts? Like a trip to Gunstock for the hill climbs or to Weirs during bike week? How about a trip to 112 , Huricane MTn or Mt Washinton?
don't yell at the new guy too hard .
Thnaks,
Ray

[Trouble]

I don't think there are any trips etched in stone yet, but we regularly head over to New York for a day trip. There are some great roads on that side of the pond, and it's not too far away.

[DucDave]

Well...
....point yourself here!

http://www.batmanmoto.com/Docs/2009%20Summary1.pdf

And check out June 7th, July 5th and August 15th....perhaps you could hook up with is somewhere along the way!

[markbvt]

I think there are some day rides in the planning stages, and regardless, pay attention to the Rides and Events forum because it's very common for stuff to come together short-term, ie, "hey, anyone want to go for a ride this weekend...?"

Also, I'll have a ride or two per month planned with my Triumph RAT pack, and you're welcome to join us on these rides whether you own a Triumph or not.

--mark

[RS117]

It was a nice day yesterday, the roads actually got wet from snow melt I just can't wait to get back in the throttle again.
Thanks guys

[MotoFreak]

Generally we don't plan stuff ahead of time...at least not me, I'm a spur of the moment kinda guy. But putting together a Mt. Washington day trip and heading to the Hill Climbs would be awesome!

Toss some dates out Ray and we'll get people together and make it happen.
Thanks for stepping up as the Group Ride Correspondent!

[Doc]

We should be working on having some trips planned this year.

We will keep you posted. Just come to bike night.

[MotoFreak]

We should be working on having some trips planned this year.

We will keep you posted. Just come to bike night.

Yea, we will keep you posted. We kinda suck at planning rides, other than the NY and App Gap stuff, we have our little groups, but its nice to get the crew together and do something new. So any ideas you have, toss em out, and we'll put em on the schedule!

[FTMS]

Generally we don't plan stuff ahead of time...at least not me, I'm a spur of the moment kinda guy.

I don't believe this statement for one moment.

[RS117]

We kinda suck at planning rides

same here, def last minute for rides with us as well but just ddin't know if anybody else was a bit more organized. I paln on a couple days at Laconia and there is always the various bike shows to hit up.

I will be attending a couple Tuesday nites but don't get out of work till 5:00 and out of here till around 5:15 which would put me there till after 6:00

[markbvt]

We kinda suck at planning rides, other than the NY and App Gap stuff

No, YOU kinda suck at planning rides. :-P

Doc and I are going to work some out. Some of them will probably cross over with my Triumph RAT pack's rides, others won't. If you'd come to Bike Night last night you'd already know about this.

Part of the deal is that we'll split the group up so as not to make it too huge, and keep people with similar paces together. So all the people who want to be squidly will go with you; the people who like a spirited pace in the twisties but otherwise don't want to attract police attention can go with me or Doc; JCBell or someone else can volunteer to take out the n00bs; etc.

--mark

[Doc]

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[markbvt]

I will be attending a couple Tuesday nites but don't get out of work till 5:00 and out of here till around 5:15 which would put me there till after 6:00

During the summer, Bike Night doesn't start till 6 anyway, and most people show up between 6:30 and 7.

--mark

[Doc]

Generally we don't plan stuff ahead of time...at least not me, I'm a spur of the moment kinda guy.

Thanks for stepping up as the Group Ride Correspondent!

Last year Bike night VT did not plan anything but Bike night. There has been talk in the off season and some planning meetings to help determine in what direction Bike Night VT should go.

We have a number of people willing to plan rides this year, we have a schedule being hashed together and we have some events being planned.

Some of those ideas...

Seminars put on by subject matter experts. (not some dude with 3 years or riding experience and one trackday under his belt)

Visits by Hotties (Red Bull Girls)

A possible bike show in Winooski (In conjunction with Vermont Sportbikes)

and Rides!

Sunday Morning Brunch
T**** Road tours
Long distance rides.
Rides to dealerships to show our support.
Charity rides.

Other ideas are welcome.

Also I am doing a Pitbike racing series 1 saturday a month starting in April/May and I am organizing a Motorcycle awareness day at the Champlain Valley Fair in May.

Any HELP that ANYONE wants to offer to the Bike Night planning will be appreciated and will improve the sportbike community.

If anyone else would like to help me in planning the Pit Bike racing series or the motorcycle awareness day let me know.

Bike Night started with Motofreak and I but It has now grown to include a number of individuals who are helping to plan it. WE ("The Core") would be happy to have even more help I am sure.

[MotoFreak]

Yup...I second that, well put Doc.
After our next planning session, we'll post up a more detailed list of things that are def. more concrete with updates on what we want to do.
We have lots of the table for this summer, which is awesome.
There is stuff in the works for everyone, whether you want to focus more on the Track or Pit Bikes Racing; posing and hanging out at Bike Night; day trips; weekend rides; the M.A.D event and hopefully the VTSB Sport Bike Day; along with getting to know our local dealers better; learning more about riding and your personal style; and finding some nice places to ride!
Super excited for this summer!!!!!

No, YOU kinda suck at planning rides. :-P

Doc and I are going to work some out. Some of them will probably cross over with my Triumph RAT pack's rides, others won't. If you'd come to Bike Night last night you'd already know about this.

Part of the deal is that we'll split the group up so as not to make it too huge, and keep people with similar paces together. So all the people who want to be squidly will go with you; the people who like a spirited pace in the twisties but otherwise don't want to attract police attention can go with me or Doc; JCBell or someone else can volunteer to take out the n00bs; etc.

--mark

I agree, I-not we, suck at planning rides, my b...I def. meant to correct myself this morning. Thanks for taking care of that Mark!
I was at the gym with two beaufitul women last night, so it was an obvious choice to make
Whatever you guys come up with is awesome, I want to be more verbal this year about ground rules and making sure people are comfortable and acting appropriately. I still take the squids out though

[FTMS]

Also I am doing a Pitbike racing series 1 saturday a month starting in April/May

Doc - Let me know on this. I would be interested in helping out with this.

[Doc]

Also I am doing a Pitbike racing series 1 saturday a month starting in April/May

Doc - Let me know on this. I would be interested in helping out with this.

You did mention something about dealer sponsorship or something didn't you. PM me a number and we can talk.


I am looking at the calender and I think the first Official date will be... May 23rd.

Still have to clear that with the powers that be and there MAY be earlier invitation only dates but we shall see.

[MotoFreak]

Guess I gotta finish the payments on my "race bike"!!!

[Doc]

You better...

I have an ad on craigslist. I hope that drums up more riders.

[MotoFreak]

You better...

I have an ad on craigslist. I hope that drums up more riders.

Sweet...did ya'll see this...http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...rack-days.html

kinda something we could do eh?!?!?!

[Doc]

Not really... I mean that is kinda what I am doing with the Pitbikes but full on supermotards won't fit on that track.

[MotoFreak]

no shit Doc...I'm saying we could go and participate...jeesh, I'm gonna go if I can to play with the Fiddy.

[Doc]

They are gonna let lil bikes on the track? SWEET!!