fall foliage ride W.Ma - Vt.?

[classicblack]

Here are some that were on her camera

[kawichic]

very nice

[Seadog1967]

That sure is some motley crew. LOL glad I look like the young one in those. LMAO

[Seadog1967]

So this sat. rain but next sat. Oct 10 still seems good. Who's going on the foliage ride thru the Berkshires and possible VT.???

[.22]

I'm still in if its not raining. I'm not trying to pick a route but what are the thoughts of a route like the one below. To Rt 2 it clocks in at about 5 hours 180 miles, with stops for photos and refreshments could hit about 7 hours. If Curtis' BBQ is still open maybe a detour up there for lunch?

Yes, there is a quick sidetrack into NY. I just want to add it to my short list of states motorcycled through. Maine, Rhode Island will have to wait for spring. NY can wait too if there are objections.

from: west springfield ma to: Huntington Rd - Google Maps

[Seadog1967]

Curtis (classicblack) and Chris (cjp9106 are suppose to go. Not sure if Sportygirl is going. I think depending on who's going and from where they are coming from will determine the final starting point and route. Just so many options out in this area for rides. LOL

[skipsaxe]

Originally Posted by Seadog1967

Curtis (classicblack) and Chris (cjp9106 are suppose to go. Not sure if Sportygirl is going. I think depending on who's going and from where they are coming from will determine the final starting point and route. Just so many options out in this area for rides. LOL

If I don't go to West Virginia, I'd like to tag along.

[Seadog1967]

Originally Posted by skipsaxe

If I don't go to West Virginia, I'd like to tag along.

Glad to have you join us if you can.

[cjp91068]

It looks like we'll be taking the last part of Rt 2 into NY.
That is an awesome section if you can do it without being stuck behind any cars!!

[kawichic]

I have an interested buyer... ...I need one last hoorah before my baby sells!

[buzgreasemonkey]

I want to do this run. I've been dying to get in on a run. The only thing that worries me is the jump on the pike never went through tools with bike. (toll ticket what to do with it) Knowing my luck it will probably rain that day

[Seadog1967]

Originally Posted by buzgreasemonkey

I want to do this run. I've been dying to get in on a run. The only thing that worries me is the jump on the pike never went through tools with bike. (toll ticket what to do with it) Knowing my luck it will probably rain that day

If you're coming out of Springfield why would you have to jump on the pike?? Actual ride won't be on any toll roads. Curtis and Chris will have to do some toll road riding to get here though.
.22 what area of Western Ma. are you actually from???

[Seadog1967]

So it looks like possible riders from Hartford, 3 from the Springfield area, Curtis from R.I., Chris from Chelsea and .22 from western Ma.?
Is Kawichic joining you from out that way Chris???

[.22]

Belchertown

[cjp91068]

I haven't heard from her. I hope she still has the bike for this ride.
Lee - let me know whats up so we can meet up if you can make this ride.

[cjp91068]

Originally Posted by buzgreasemonkey

I want to do this run. I've been dying to get in on a run. The only thing that worries me is the jump on the pike never went through tools with bike. (toll ticket what to do with it) Knowing my luck it will probably rain that day

Stop the bike at the toll and put it into neutral if you have to use both hands to pay the toll. Have about $5 in one dollar bills sticking out of your left glove or put them in an accessible pocket in your riding jacket. I've thought about attaching a very strong paper/binder clip to my keychain and keeping a few dollars in it.

[Seadog1967]

Originally Posted by cjp91068

Stop the bike at the toll and put it into neutral if you have to use both hands to pay the toll. Have about $5 in one dollar bills sticking out of your left glove or put them in an accessible pocket in your riding jacket. I've thought about attaching a very strong paper/binder clip to my keychain and keeping a few dollars in it.

Umm ezpass is free from the state. Why not get one. I got one for the bike and car. You can put up to 5 vehicles on one ezpass. Makes it a breeze. Just have to find right place to mount the pass. I put lower part of windshield near headlight bucket. Sometimes it'd read sometimes not. Have to move it up higher I think. But it was real nice just being able to drive thru. Even the Newport Bridge takes them.

[Seadog1967]

Originally Posted by .22

Belchertown

Ahhh good. Makes it easier to figure meet up points etc. on rides.

[buzgreasemonkey]

Sorry guys i thought it went on the pike. since its not i have nothing to worry about.

[Seadog1967]

Originally Posted by .22

I'm still in if its not raining. I'm not trying to pick a route but what are the thoughts of a route like the one below. To Rt 2 it clocks in at about 5 hours 180 miles, with stops for photos and refreshments could hit about 7 hours. If Curtis' BBQ is still open maybe a detour up there for lunch?

Yes, there is a quick sidetrack into NY. I just want to add it to my short list of states motorcycled through. Maine, Rhode Island will have to wait for spring. NY can wait too if there are objections.

from: west springfield ma to: Huntington Rd - Google Maps

Good route. Just was in touch with Curtis from R.I. he has a long ride up to here and will be doing 2-up. Mentioned he wanted to try and get back home by 6 or so. To head up towards Athol would be a bit out of the way for him and the others coming from Hartford and Springfield. What I was thinking is since you're from Belchertown that I would meet Curtis and the others from Spfld/Htfd at the McDonalds on the end of 291 by the Turnpike Exit 6. From there we could ride up to Belchertown Center and meet you at the common there then head down Rt. 9 take them over the twisties on 116 which Chris has done then onto Rt.9 in Ma. over to Rt. 7 in Pittsfield then up 2 into NY so you'd get your NY part in then down 9 thru old Bennington and over HogBack Mtn. From there head south on 91 so Chris could cut over on 2 to head back home and the rest head down 91 being able to split off if need be to get home. Curtis can catch the Ma. Pike in W.Spfld to head home. Rt. would be from Spfld back to W.Spfld TPK 217 miles 5.5 hours not counting stops or food break. LOL This should allow Curtis to get home 6 or so and get Chris back home before nite fall. This assuming meeting at first location by 9a.m.
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Time Mile Instruction For Toward
Summary: 217.4 miles (5 hours, 26 minutes)
9:00 AM 0.0 Depart near Cadys Corners on Ramp (East) 0.1 mi
9:00 AM 0.1 Keep LEFT to stay on Ramp 87 yds I-90 / Mass. Pike East / Ludlow / Boston
9:00 AM 0.2 Keep RIGHT to stay on Ramp 0.3 mi
9:00 AM 0.4 Keep RIGHT to stay on Ramp 0.3 mi
9:01 AM 0.7 *Toll road* Merge onto I-90 [Mass Pike] 3.4 mi
9:04 AM 4.1 At exit 7, turn off onto Ramp 0.8 mi RT-21 / Ludlow / Belchertown
9:06 AM 4.9 Turn RIGHT (North-East) onto SR-21 [Center St] 0.5 mi
9:06 AM 5.3 At 566 SR-21, Ludlow, MA 01056, stay on SR-21 [Center St] (North-East) 9.2 mi
9:24 AM 14.5 Bear RIGHT (East) onto US-202 [State St] 1.0 mi
9:26 AM 15.5 At 6 US-202, Belchertown, MA 01007, stay on US-202 [Main St] (North-West) 0.9 mi
9:28 AM 16.4 Bear LEFT (North-West) onto SR-9 [Federal St] 8.9 mi
9:41 AM 25.4 Bear LEFT (West) onto SR-116 [SR-9] 1.3 mi
9:43 AM 26.7 Keep RIGHT onto Local road(s) 0.2 mi
9:45 AM 26.9 At near Mill Valley, merge onto SR-116 9.7 mi
10:01 AM 36.6 Turn RIGHT (North) onto US-5 [SR-10] 0.9 mi
10:04 AM 37.5 Turn LEFT (West) onto SR-116 [Conway Rd] 3.8 mi
10:11 AM 41.2 Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-116 [S Deerfield Rd] 0.6 mi
10:13 AM 41.9 At SR-116, stay on SR-116 [S Deerfield Rd] (West) 1.3 mi
10:15 AM 43.2 Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-116 [Main St] 0.1 mi
10:16 AM 43.3 Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-116 [River St] 0.5 mi
10:17 AM 43.8 Bear RIGHT (West) onto SR-116 [Ashfield Rd] 3.7 mi
10:24 AM 47.5 Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-116 [Conway Rd] 2.7 mi
10:29 AM 50.2 Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-116 [Main St] 0.9 mi
10:31 AM 51.1 Turn LEFT (South) onto SR-112 [SR-116] 0.1 mi
10:32 AM 51.2 At SR-112, stay on SR-112 [SR-116] (South) 5.8 mi
10:42 AM 57.0 Turn RIGHT (West) onto SR-112 [SR-9] 0.2 mi
10:42 AM 57.1 At SR-112, stay on SR-112 [SR-9] (West) 6.8 mi
10:52 AM 64.0 Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-9 [Berkshire Trail] 9.6 mi
11:05 AM 73.6 Bear LEFT (West) onto SR-8A [SR-9] 6.2 mi
11:14 AM 79.8 Bear RIGHT (West) onto SR-8 [SR-9] 2.3 mi
11:19 AM 82.2 Turn RIGHT (North) onto SR-8 [Cheshire Rd] 0.2 mi
11:19 AM 82.4 At SR-8, stay on SR-8 [Cheshire Rd] (North) 1.6 mi
11:22 AM 84.0 Turn LEFT (West) onto Old State Rd 0.3 mi
11:23 AM 84.3 Bear LEFT (North) onto Swamp Rd 1.0 mi
11:26 AM 85.3 Turn LEFT (West) onto Summer St 1.0 mi
11:29 AM 86.3 Bear RIGHT (North) onto US-7 [N Main St] 12.8 mi
11:47 AM 99.1 Turn LEFT (West) onto SR-2 [Taconic Trail] 9.3 mi
11:54 AM 102.9 Entering New York
12:02 PM 108.3 At near Petersburgh, stay on SR-2 [Taconic Trail] (North-West) 0.3 mi
12:03 PM 108.6 Keep RIGHT onto Main St 0.1 mi
12:03 PM 108.7 Turn RIGHT (North-East) onto SR-22 7.5 mi
12:14 PM 116.2 Turn RIGHT (North-East) onto SR-22 [SR-7] 0.4 mi
12:14 PM 116.6 Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-7 3.2 mi
12:19 PM 119.8 Bear LEFT (East) onto Bennington Byp 0.1 mi
12:19 PM 119.9 At Bennington Byp, return West on Bennington Byp 0.1 mi
12:19 PM 120.1 Turn LEFT (East) onto SR-7 0.9 mi
12:21 PM 120.9 Entering Vermont
12:21 PM 120.9 Road name changes to SR-9 [Molly Stark Trail] 3.2 mi
12:26 PM 124.1 Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-9 [W Church St] 0.2 mi
12:26 PM 124.3 Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-9 [W Main St] 0.5 mi
12:27 PM 124.8 Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-9 [Main St] 21.3 mi
12:58 PM 146.1 Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-100 [SR-9] 1.1 mi
1:00 PM 147.2 Bear LEFT (South-East) onto SR-9 [Molly Stark Trail] 7.4 mi
1:10 PM 154.6 At near Marlboro, stay on SR-9 [Molly Stark Trail] (East) 9.8 mi
1:28 PM 164.4 Turn LEFT onto Ramp 0.3 mi I-91
1:29 PM 164.7 Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto I-91 20.7 mi
Bridge work near Guilford (SB) (August 10, 2009 - December 1, 2009)
1:39 PM 173.8 Entering Massachusetts
1:52 PM 185.4 At exit 26, turn RIGHT onto Ramp 0.2 mi RT-2 / RT-2A / Greenfield Ctr / N. Adams
1:53 PM 185.6 At roundabout, take the FIRST exit onto SR-2 [Mohawk Trail] 0.2 mi
1:53 PM 185.8 At SR-2, return East on SR-2 [Mohawk Trail] 0.2 mi
1:53 PM 186.0 At roundabout, take the FIRST exit onto Ramp 0.3 mi I-91
1:54 PM 186.3 Merge onto I-91 30.9 mi
2:26 PM 217.3 At exit 14, turn RIGHT onto Ramp 142 yds I-90 / Mass. Pike / Boston / Albany NY
2:26 PM 217.3 Keep RIGHT to stay on Ramp 98 yds
2:26 PM 217.4 Arrive near Brightside

SUMMARY
Driving distance: 217.4 miles
Trip duration: 5 hours, 26 minutes
Driving time: 5 hours, 26 minutes
Cost: $11.44
Based on 50 mpg and $2.60 gal
About same distance and ride time if went back over the Mohawk Trail.
We would be in Bennington around noon or so and could find food stop there I guess.
Don't know which route would be best really. LOL they are allllll sooooo goood.