NJ/PA/NYers - Anyone up for a run?

[Guitar7272]

Even More Updated Info

Ride Details
The First Annual New Jersey BTK Ride
"Not Quite Red Lodge '07"

Three State Run Starting in New Brunswick, New Jersey, through Port Jervis, New York over the Roebling Bridge into Pennsylvania and back into New Jersey through the Watergap Area. We will also be taken a short detour to ride the infamous "Shades of Death Road".

Major Attractions
High Point State Park
Hawk's Nest
Roebling Bridge (oldest wire suspension bridge in the USA)
Dingman's Ferry / Delaware Water Gap Rec. Area
Shades of Death Road

Date & Time
Sunday, September 23rd, 2007
8:30AM

Meeting Place
On the Border Resteraunt
51 US Hwy. 1
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1590

Confirmed Riders:
1. Scott (guitar7272)
2. Mike (guitar7272's dad)
3. Dave (Dave007)
4. Kenny (Mercury)
5. Jim (One of my co-workers) & Friends Possible
6. George (Dave007's Friend)
7. Pete (Dave007's Friend)

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Updated Info
The ride has been pushed back a day to Sunday the 23rd. Hopefully some other members will be available this day!

We will be meeting up at the parking lot of "On the Border" on RT 1 a little way's south of the Rts 1&18 junction at 830 am. There is also a Houlihans and Sears in this parking lot, if you pass the Rutgers Administrative Services II building, you went too far. I will be sending out a PM within the next week containing my cellphone number in case anyone gets lost on their way there.

Originally Posted by dave007

3-STATE RIDE (NJ, NY, PA) DETAILS: Sunday, September 23rd.

Route is 188 miles, 5 hours riding time (based on Somerville Circle starting location):

206 North to Andover, NJ
Rt. 669 along Kittatinny Valley park
Lake Lliff Rd to Rt. 623 up to Lafayette twsp to Route 15
Route 15 to Ross Corner to Rt. 565
Rt 565 to Wantage and onto Rt. 637/629 to Route 519
Route 519 to Route 23 in Colesville, NJ
Route 23 through High Point to Duttonville, NJ and into Port Jervis, NY
Route 6 around Port Jervis to a Food/Fuel stop
Leave Port Jervis to Route 42 to Route 97 and through Hawk's Nest
Through Pond Eddy, Handsome Eddy, Barryville and into Minisink Ford, NY
Cross back over the Delaware on the Roebling Bridge to Lackawaxen, PA
Take Route 590 south to Route 434, across Route 6 to Well Rd
Well Rd. to Route 739 southeast to Dingman's Ferry / Watergap Rec area
Cross Dingman's Ferry into NJ, to Route 615 south
Follow Rt 615 to Millbrook road, cross Rt. 94 to Rt. 607
Rt. 607 to Rt. 521, through Hope twsp to Rt. 611
Detour off Rt. 611 to the Shades of Death rd , and back to Rt 611
Take Rt 46 east through Hackettstown to Budd Lake, to Rt 613
Go through Flanders to Rt. 206 south and back toward the Circle.

Major attractions:

High Point State Park
Hawk's Nest
Roebling Bridge (oldest wire suspension bridge in the USA)
Dingman's Ferry / Delaware Water Gap Rec. Area
Shades of Death Road

I figure 8 hours round trip from the circle, including stops, photo ops, etc.

PM for add'l details, meetup locations, etc.

-Dave

Updated Info
Thanks to dave007 we now have a route planned. You can check it out here: Yahoo! Maps, Driving Directions, and Traffic

Updated Info
The ride will be on Saturday, September 22nd. Meeting point and route is forthcoming however we will follow Dave007's suggestions. We will first ride into High Point, NJ and then cross state lines into Port Jervis, NY. At that point we will hit the Hawk's Nest Run in Sparrow Bush and then head into PA en route back to Jersey.

I would also like to gauge interest in having a little BBQ at my house in Central Jersey after the ride. When you confirm your attendance please let me know if you would be interested in this.

Original Post:

Just seeing if anyone would be interested in a run through New Jersey in early to mid September... We could perhaps do a shore cruise down the length of the state from Ocean City into Cape May or go the complete opposite direction and cruise the Delaware Water Gap, cross over into PA and then track our way back. I'm open for suggestions.

I'd also entertain the idea of a forum get together at my house if y'all are up for it. I have an in-ground pool & hot tub in my backyard that's just begging for a party - anyone who wants to trek to central NJ is invited !!

Kinda short notice, I know, but I'm just getting my bike back from the shop after 2 months and I have some serious riding to catch up on - I'd like to throw up some miles on the odometer in the presence of friends before the summer is over!!

[medic03]

Well I'm out on eastern long island, but I'll be up for a ride. I have nobody here to ride with, so I'll travel a bit to cruise around with other people..... let me know.

[Spok]

you go guy! get em together, post up some pictures

[HeathersWheels]

Originally Posted by Guitar7272

Just seeing if anyone would be interested in a run through New Jersey in early to mid September... We could perhaps do a shore cruise down the length of the state from Ocean City into Cape May or go the complete opposite direction and cruise the Delaware Water Gap, cross over into PA and then track our way back. I'm open for suggestions.

I'd also entertain the idea of a forum get together at my house if y'all are up for it. I have an in-ground pool & hot tub in my backyard that's just begging for a party - anyone who wants to trek to central NJ is invited !!

Kinda short notice, I know, but I'm just getting my bike back from the shop after 2 months and I have some serious riding to catch up on - I'd like to throw up some miles on the odometer in the presence of friends before the summer is over!!

Delaware/New Jersey is little too far from Modesto CA. lol. Be sure to share some photos when you go. I wonder what it is like to ride over there where you live. Hope you have a nice party.

[Guitar7272]

Originally Posted by medic03

Well I'm out on eastern long island, but I'll be up for a ride. I have nobody here to ride with, so I'll travel a bit to cruise around with other people..... let me know.

Ok sounds good - how does your weekend availability look for late august thru mid september? Ill try to get something going when the most people are free.

Originally Posted by Spok

you go guy! get em together, post up some pictures

I'll be sure to do that if this takes off the ground - nothing matches spoq-b-que though! Looks like you threw a hell of party!

Originally Posted by HeathersWheels

Delaware/New Jersey is little too far from Modesto CA. lol. Be sure to share some photos when you go. I wonder what it is like to ride over there where you live. Hope you have a nice party.

Yeah, that's a bit of a hike .

[CycleDude]

I live up north in Bergen County, about 2.5 hours away from Ocean City, NJ.

A BBQ/pool party in Central NJ is more do-able. Keep us posted. I'd like to get together, but my job has me traveling a good bit now, so the sooner you know, the better.

[Guitar7272]

I was thinking Saturday the 8th or Sunday the 9th in September. I just found out that Roar to the Shore is being held during that weekend. We could all meet up and head on down there for a couple of hours to check it out and then track back up to central jersey for some grillin and chillin .

Just a snippet from their site:

RTTS Entertainment and Cape Classics expect 100,000 to 150,000 bikes to attend this years Roar to the Shore... The Bolero Motel and bar will host its annual Biker Bash and the annual "Biker Babe Contest" during the event. The city's restaurants, nightclubs and other establishments, too, are geared up to give a hearty welcome to the thousands of two-wheeled tourists who will be cruising into town. The "Roar to the Shore" will feature organized rides and a slew of vendors and food courts. So get your bike gassed up, put the sunscreen in the saddlebag and make those calls now to get your rooms and campsites reserved, because Bike Week in Wildwood will be here quicker than you think! You're invited - to ride free by the sea, in biker friendly Wildwood.

[Mercury]

Im up for this... you all decide whats up and when and just let me know - if i can go ill plug it in the gps.

Right now i have to get the front tire changed out on my bike then put the new seat on and sio grips... but weekends are too darng short and family is up here this week so i cant really get much done

kenny

[ispeed77]

i would be interested, but early and mid september are no good for me. i will be keeping my eyes open for any other gatherings though. the PA riders should be getting home tonigh. i'm sure some of them might be interested, if the timing is right.

[Trashman900C]

Originally Posted by Guitar7272

Sunday the 9th in September.

there is a show in Riverhead, Long Island on the 9th.......

Sep 09, 2007

Riverhead NY USA

Description:

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[medic03]

Originally Posted by Trashman900C

there is a show in Riverhead, Long Island on the 9th.......

I have to work that night at 7pm, but I'll go. I only live 10 min from there.....

[Mercury]

is there a definite location and time yet?

[Guitar7272]

Originally Posted by Mercury

is there a definite location and time yet?

I'm trying to get my schedule set - I work for Rutgers and football is starting in 3 days but I have yet to have my schedule confirmed. I was thinking about sunday the 16th or Saturday the 22nd of September. Which one of those will everyone be around for?

[CycleDude]

Sounds cool. I'll check my calendar.

[CheriAnn]

Originally Posted by Guitar7272

I'm trying to get my schedule set - I work for Rutgers and football is starting in 3 days but I have yet to have my schedule confirmed. I was thinking about sunday the 16th or Saturday the 22nd of September. Which one of those will everyone be around for?

This is taking place in North Jersey, right?

[frankiezee]

I would be down for the Long Island thing in riverhead.
I'm looking for some riders around the Long Beach area.
Frankie Zee...

[Trashman900C]

Originally Posted by frankiezee

I would be down for the Long Island thing in riverhead.
I'm looking for some riders around the Long Beach area.
Frankie Zee...

im not too far from Long Beach.........im in Valley Stream........

[Guitar7272]

Originally Posted by CheriAnn

This is taking place in North Jersey, right?

Central Jersey... I'm in the 07726 area code if you want to googlemap it. There's two potential rides we could do:
1) Head south down to the cape may area (southern most point of Jersey).
2) Head northwest to the Deleware Water Gap and cruise around there.

Both of these would be around 250 miles round trip.