Endobob Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Stop it. You are making it look like too much fun to miss. That is the point Bud! Start your planning now for UnRally '19 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Bud, it's one of the ingredients in the stew. Several times, actually! I figured out how Joe got all these fabulous pictures. He rides a SFE GS Adventure. Special Forces Edition! Pat Link to comment
RTinNC Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Paul Heid of Heid's Hodaka/BMW said if the timing was right, he'd love to show some of us the100 miles of dirt roads he has mapped out in and around his town of Johnsburg. My understanding, his shop is old school that no longer sells new BMW motorcycles but, he's a Master Technician. Sounds cool & it appears he's a wheelie madman also! Pat Have been to Heid's every year when attending Americade. The dad Bill was great and Paul is a great BMW wrench. Heid's is a very cool place to visit !! Link to comment
RTinNC Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Did somebody say strawberry shortcake? Hot Biscuit is an annual pilgrimage Link to comment
Whip Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 Did somebody say strawberry shortcake? Hot Biscuit is an annual pilgrimage In!! Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Wow, thanks Ed, the Hot Biscuit Diner looks like it needs to be on the list! A little strange I know but my mouth is actually watering looking at that strawberry shortcake! Pat Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Have been to Heid's every year when attending Americade. The dad Bill was great and Paul is a great BMW wrench. Heid's is a very cool place to visit !! Yeah, sounds like a good time for sure! Mentioned I spoke with Paul and he was interested in leading a group of us through the backroads of Johnsburg. With the route I have to his shop and IF he can lead us around for a few hours, it should be an awesome day! I know it's early but does anyone want to stick a date to this planned ride? Pat Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Ok stop the press! I found the perfect spot to hold the UN. Pat Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Ok, maybe it's a bit rundown. Pat Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Oops, ok the guys had a bird when they saw the rooms! Next! Pat Link to comment
Whip Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 Ok, maybe it's a bit rundown. Pat Spoiler Link to comment
RTinNC Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Depending on where the event is actually held I have a few excellent motel recommendation in Lake George. The Ride to Hot Biscuit from Lake George is really nice. about 35 miles all along the lake to Ticonderoga. Then on the return taking route 8 through Brandt Lake is awesome. I have attended Americade every year since 1990 except for 3 years. Lots of great riding in the area and very motorcycle friendly. Here are some Hot Biscuit shots and some of Heid's where they are rider friendly and happy to let you watch the work they are doing and explain it as well! Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Looks like a great area for the UN! Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 A little history on The Great Sacandaga. An enjoyable loop is on file. Pat Link to comment
RTinNC Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 +1 ... that is a GREAT loop ride! Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 A little Morning Joe, Adirondack style! PS..Ed, thanks for the pics of Heid's, love places like that! Pat Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Somebody with good organizational skills could probably round up a boat load of us for a nice relaxing cruise after a great day's ride. Pat Link to comment
mrzoom Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 With catered food and open bar of course !!! Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 With catered food and open bar of course !!! But of course, nothing but the best! Pat Link to comment
realshelby Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 TEWKS, is that going to be our Hotel? Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 TEWKS, is that going to be our Hotel? Psst...being careful not to give it away just yet. Zoom in really closely, you can see Larry lounging on the third floor balcony. Pat Link to comment
RTinNC Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 The Lake George Boat cruise is a great way to see the lake especially at sunset! Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 We started the day with an Adirondack sunrise, here's the other end of it. Pat Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Ok, it's the UN Rally and all. But, it's still good to have a plan. Here's mine, if they look good and you'd like to join in, LET'S RIDE! Hopefully soon enough, GPS files will be shared so you can adjust if you'd like. 1, 6/23/19 Arrival day at the UN. 2, 6/24/19 Shorter route up to Lake Placid & Whiteface Mt. (BBQ Lunch) 3, 6/25/19 GS style ride over to Heid's BMW. Hopefully a guided tour by Paul Heid himself. ( not guaranteed his availability ) 4, 6/26/19 Long route up to Whiteface Mt. Via Vermont. (approx. 350 miles round trip) with a swim at the Flume Falls in Wilmington Ny. (Burger Lunch at the Lake Placid Pub & Brewery) 5, 6/27/19 Ride to Tahawus to see an old blast furnace, then capping it off with a short (100 mile) ride around The Great Sacandaga Lake. 6, 6/28/19 Depart for home. Another Joe Shot, just because! Not exactly sure where this is but Vt. was the description. Pat Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Hey Pat, that sounds like a plan. Link to comment
RTinNC Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 This may work well for me as my current (not confirmed) plan is to ride up the Lake George first week in June and attend Americade. There I will meet up with my 2 Canadian buddies who what to ride Nova Scotia and Cabot Trail. That trip including a stop in Maine to visit friends should take about 10 days so it "may" work out for a day or 2 stop as I head for home. Assume no location has been chosen yet? Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Assume no location has been chosen yet? Ed, that sounds like a great plan. I'm pretty sure the location has been set and the handler of this info should be making an announcement fairly soon. Pat Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 A few Google map routes to and from Heid's BMW. One a Two Three Pat Link to comment
RTinNC Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 I remember the first time I rode up there from Lake George Village where we stay for Americade .... I kept thinking I MUST BE LOST .... there can't be a motorcycle shop out here. That was probably 1999? Yeah ...no GPS ... no cell phone! But just about when I was about to turn around on Garnet Lake Road there she was! They certainly did not gain any business from folks "just passing bye" ! HA ! Link to comment
Endobob Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 I'm pretty sure the location has been set and the handler of this info should be making an announcement fairly soon. Pat "handler" - that just might stick as a new board name for you know who. Link to comment
chrisolson Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 ...Hopefully soon enough, GPS files will be shared so you can adjust if you'd like. Pat First of the year , possibly sooner Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 ...Hopefully soon enough, GPS files will be shared so you can adjust if you'd like. Pat First of the year , possibly sooner That's not too far off! Hopefully i'll do a better job at displaying a map over my previous post. Funny, it worked at work, oh well. Pat Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 ltljohn supplied this web site will all kinds of info on the Lake George area. Now I was impressed that they agreed with me on a couple curvy roads. The first two on this page are on the Short Lake Placid run I have mapped out. http://www.newenglandriders.org/LakeGeorge/BestTwistyRoads.htm Pat Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Another powerhouse shot from ADV Joe! Pat Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Hey Joe, take a walk on the wild-side. Now how the heck did he get that frog to pose? Pat Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Yo Bill, you got a key for this? Looks like the GS minded rider may have to get creative. I think we've got this! Pat Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Cast 'em if you got 'em! River Rd cuts you around Lake Placid up to 86 and on to Whiteface Mt. Twist & Shout! Adv Joe Pat Link to comment
roadscholar Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Yo Bill, you got a key for this? Looks like the GS minded rider may have to get creative. I think we've got this! Pat I don't know about creative but it's something.. Course then a word with the man is in order. I find it best to come in from the other end then just worry about getting out : ) Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 (edited) Now, I knew you'd have a key or at least, the answer key! It's good to have understanding & happy badge holders on patrol when using said key. Looks like it's not roam as you please in the Dacks, but I think we can make it adventurous enough. Pat Edited November 20, 2018 by TEWKS Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Morning Joe can be a little bitter somtimes, so I present to you, Afternoon Joe. I've been by Big Mama's several times but never stopped. This is basically where Tracy Rd. dumps (oops bad phrase) you onto Rt. 9 It may or may not interfere with the BBQ lunch a couple hours from then. Pat Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Oh man, after looking at some Tail O' The Pup food pics, Big Mama might get stood up again. Pat Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 They serve up a little taste of Maine, also. Pat Link to comment
Whip Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 I am really hungry Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 No excuses this year......I'm in What he said... Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 No excuses this year......I'm in What he said... Awesome on both but Matt, if you were to head due North on I-91, and I traveled Westbound on 2, we could meet up at the Irving station just off of exit 26 (I-91) at say 9:30-10:00 am on the 23rd. Pat Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 I am really hungry Oh yeah, we have a route for that! Pat Link to comment
RTinNC Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Tail O' The Pup is always a big go to place for Americaders. I have never been but after seeing those pics I will make a point to stop. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 We'll have to call this a little morning art from Adv Joe because I can't tell you exactly where it is. But, I'd sure like to be there. Pat Link to comment
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