Northeast Meet

[SuzukiRE5]

I figured I would start a new thread here instead of hijacking the thread about your bike in the general section Bill.

It would be really cool to arrange an RE5 meet in the Northeast this year. Of course, I still have to get my bike on the road but I should be able to do it this year. I think summer would be the best time to have the meet. If we have it, I'm sure I wouldn't have a problem riding a couple hundred miles on my bikes maiden longer ride.

I just checked to see how far Dave is from me and it is 622 miles. A lot further than I thought. He must be in western Ohio. I am in central NY. If Dave wanted to come I think Pennsylvania (between Buffalo, NY and Ohio) might be centrally located for a northeast meet but we can figure that out after finding out who would like to attend. Niagara Falls just came to mind. I haven't been there since I was a kid.

I would be taking the NYS Thruway depending on where we meet so maybe a lot of us could meet via the thruway and ride to the location together. That would be cool.

So we can find a location, who would be interested in attending. I'm thinking July or August as the best time. Once I know who would like to attend, we can figure out the best location and take it from there. I'm thinking a weekend time slot would probably be best. maybe including Friday and Monday for travel time.

I know someday I would like to set up a rally in Ohio near the old Rotary Recycle as a tribute to Sam but it may be too early to do that this year. I would want Sam's family to feel good if we do it.

Open to all ideas about the meet so post away. I hope we can make this happen.

[Jess]

Just a thought...

How about a Rally at Rotary Recycle? I am willing to host one.

The Deals gap Rotary Rally is really a car event. We went this year because it was close, and many Rotary car guys had no idea the bikes even exist...

I would like to see a Rotary Bike Rally at some point. There are enough of us here in the states to put one together. The issue, of course is distance... for everyone.

Back in my days as a Vincent owner, they had a North American rally every two years. It was common for 50 to 100 owners come for a weekend.

With the time constraints of my day job and RR, it is difficult for me to go anywhere.

I certainly don't wish to hijack your thread... But if there is a "Mecca" for Rotary Bikes... it is certainly Rotary Recycle.

You guys decide... I will do the best I can to attend.

Just my two cents.

Best,

Jess

[SuzukiRE5]

I didn't suggest Rotary Recycle because it is more than 800 miles from me. I don't think I can make it that far this year. Yes, it would be the perfect spot to have an RE5 rally and I'm sure I will be able to attend there in the future and would enjoy it immensely.

I was thinking about a weekend get together for those of us who really aren't that far from each other.

If you're into setting up a rally this year at Rotary Recycle, definitely do so. I think it would be a very interesting event and a lot of fun for everyone who attends. I definitely want to meet you and see Rotary Recycle. I'm sure it will be fascinating!!

If we set up one this year in the Northeast, we certainly could make the central location more towards the south if you feel you can make it for the weekend.

[Jess]

Time is the resource that I have least of now...

I am game for a rotary bike rally where ever it is.

You guys figure out where and when... I will do the best I can to attend.

Best,

Jess

[billquack]

This all sounds great. I will try to do all that I can to get to a get together. I don't trust my RE5 on a long trip yet but I have a Friend with a van that is set up for bike trans porting that I can use, So I would love to meet any ware we can. ;D

[jimmycanoe]

BILL:
IF YOU LIVE IN MID NY STATE HOW ABOUT USING ROUTE 23 INSTEAD OF THE THRU WAY. VERY SCENIC. I LIVE IN UPPER CT AND 23 COMES RIGHT INTO WESTERN MASS ABOUT 1/2 HR FROM ME. I go to a huge canoe race in Oneanta every Memorial day and always come home on 23. you could peel off and see the Newly renivated Howe's Cavern. Just a thought.
Jim

[RE5Gary]

I'm less than 50 miles from Oneonta. Sure wouldn't be a problem for me once I get the bike on the road.

[ponytail]

what about barbers in birmingham albama what better place than the best cycle museum around vintage fest in oct ;D

[RE5Gary]

Barbers would be nice if I could travel that far although Rotary Recycle will be the first place I would want to go when I can travel a long distance. Barbers is 1111 miles from me according to Rand McNally. I'm sure we would have a blast at Jess's for a meet and I hope we can do that soon.

I just checked how far Jess is away from me. Exactly 1000 miles.

[FC Zach]

RR is only an hour away from me, it would be great to meet some of the fellow enthusiast!

[odie]

count me in for a rr meet,i.ll be coming from statesboro ga.