Yearround, every Sunday — Meet in Guilford at the commuter parking lot at the intersection of Route 77 and Route 95. Meet at 9:00, go to breakfast, then decide on your ride for the day.
September
September 9-12 (Friday-Sunday) -- Ride the Green Mountains: 2010 Killington Classic Motorcycle Touring Rally. I am writing to tell the Connecticut River Valley BMW Riders about the Killington Classic Motorcycle Rally. Held in the heart of the Green Mountains September 9-12, the Killington Classic is a must attend annual destination for riders to elevate their touring adventure to the next level. Riders spend their days leaning into turns, cruising down scenic winding roads, traversing mountain peaks and picturesque New England Valleys. At the end of each day riders share stories about their favorite trips, the places and people they met along the way and kick back, listen to music, enjoy a good meal, dance and socialize.
Come to Killington to celebrate the touring lifestyle! Register today at www.killingtonclassic.com and receive a Killington Classic t-shirt, lapel pin, entrance to the Grand Parade, and entry to the Vermont State fair -- all for only $25. Please pass this email on to your membership and call or write us if you need any help.
We look forward to seeing you in September.
September 12 (Sunday) -- CRV Annual Picnic. The picnic this year will be held on September 12, beginning at 1:00p.m. rain or shine. An excellent catered picnic is planned. We will gather at Stanley Park in Westfield, Massachusetts.
This is one of the most beautiful parks in New England. Walk through the gardens, along trails, and around the ponds. There are great roads to and from the park.
As we've done in recent years, we'll meet at the pine grove behind the rose garden and pavilion area. Plan to arrive between 12 and 1 to socialize and enjoy the park.
The cost for this year's picnic is $10 for all Full and Associate members. The club is applying a substantial subsidization to cover member's cost for this picnic. The cost for guests is $25. To get a correct count and to properly plan the picnic, all registrations and payments must be received by September 7.Bring your friends or prospective club members along. Send your checks today to:
Keith Olsen
53 Richland Road
Greenwich, CT 06830The registration form for the picnic is found on the bottom of page 5 of teh July Newsletter.
Directions to the barbecue:
From intersection of Routes 20 and 202 in Granby, Ct.:
North on 202 through Southwick.
Pass Chevrolet dealer and Ray’s Farm Stand.
Left past Ray’s Farm onto Sunnyside Rd.
At third stop sign go straight over the NEW BRIDGE.
Left at top of hill and immediate left into Stanley Park
We are in the pine grove at that entrance (behind the rose garden).
Pass the picnic site and park in the lot beyond the flower gardens.
From Route 57 in Granville, Ma.
Intersection of Rt. 189 and Rt. 57 ( Village green and country store);
continue 1/4 mile east on 57 to Old Westfield Rd.
Left on Old Westfield Rd.
6+ miles to second stop sign / T intersection.
Left over bridge.
Left at top of hill.
Left into Stanley Park.
Pass picnic site and park in lot beyond the flower gardens.
September 12 (Sunday) – Rice-O-Rama vintage and custom Japanese motorcycle show and swap meet in North Brookfield, Mass. RIDE-CT has never attended but plans to this year.
September 19 (Sunday) –Ride to Long Island. On Sunday, September 19, Chris Jennings will lead a ride to Long Island. The plan is to meet at 9:00AM at the breakfast meeting spot in Guilford. We will ride to the ferry in New London and take the ferry to Long Island. From there, plans may include riding to Montauk, lunch, more riding and a return ferry ride to Connecticut. If you have any questions, call Chris at 203-368-9281.
September 19 (Sunday) – The 27th annual IMOC Rally in Sturbridge, Mass., staged by the Connecticut-based Italian Motorcycle Owners Club. Owners of Italian motorcycles get to park on the lawn at the Hamilton Rod & Gun Club, while all other riders get directed to a dusty, stone-filled parking lot.
September 24-26 (Friday-Sunday) -- New England Moto Guzzi Club and Northeast 3 Wheeler Club Annual Rally. Great new location, Camp Stanica, Bondsville MA. $35 pre-registration (prior to 9/1/10), $40 at the gate, Children 6-12 $19, Children under 6 free. Cabins are available. Call for information and reservations. Rally includes Friday night "road kill stew", Saturday night supper, two nights camping, hot showers, rally gift and rider and bike awards, door prizes, 50/50 drawing and continuous coffee and bug juice. A great family rally. For information call Dale Cochran (413) 596-8295 MA, Mille Pease (860) 219-9289 CT, or Butch Cross (413) 519-0015 MA. All brands are welcome, please ride quietly into camp. This is a great rally, all fresh food and a really good time.
October
October 8 (Friday) --Ride to the Portland Fair. On Friday, October 8, Chris Jennings will lead a ride to the Portland Fair. If you are interested in joining the ride or have any questions call Chris at 203-368-9281.
November
November (? ? ?) -- No current listings.