Americade Group Ride, June 6th 2012

[rnet]

After several months of planning for this years 3rd annual group ride and a few snags, we have finally firmed it up enough to give you most of the details. Each year I have tried to do things that most of us have not experienced and have a great time doing it with a stellar group of people. So after last years Olympic bobsled run and the climb to White Face I knew it would be tough to come up with another ride that was as fun and hopefully as good. This years ride will start at the Black Bear Restaurant in Potterville, NY, exit 26 off 87N. This is the same starting point as last year for those that attended and I will set the time later, but you can figure 8-8:30 and top off with gas just before the restaurant as the next stop will be 90-100 miles. (randy does not get good mpg) After breakfast we will be traveling north up 87 to Plattsburg, and hop on the ferry to Grand Isle, Vermont. At this point we will be meeting up with Adrien (Vtrider) and I will turn over the lead to him as he will take us along Lake Champlain into Burlington were we will eat lunch on the waterfront at the Ice House Restaurant. After lunch we will head south through Vermont with Adrien at the helm. I will let him fill in the route back to Lake George as he has told me but, he's the expert in Northern Vermont. Adrien promised me photo stops and also everyone is invited to a BBQ at Randy and my campsites after the ride at LGRV park. If you plan on attending this ride please post so here so we can get an approximate count for lunch.

 

[wyliec]

After several months of planning for this years 3rd annual group ride and a few snags, we have finally firmed it up enough to give you most of the details. Each year I have tried to do things that most of us have not experienced and have a great time doing it with a stellar group of people. So after last years Olympic bobsled run and the climb to White Face I knew it would be tough to come up with another ride that was as fun and hopefully as good. This years ride will start at the Black Bear Restaurant in Potterville, NY, exit 26 off 87N. This is the same starting point as last year for those that attended and I will set the time later, but you can figure 8-8:30 and top off with gas just before the restaurant as the next stop will be 90-100 miles. (randy does not get good mpg) After breakfast we will be traveling north up 87 to Plattsburg, and hop on the ferry to Grand Isle, Vermont. At this point we will be meeting up with Adrien (Vtrider) and I will turn over the lead to him as he will take us along Lake Champlain into Burlington were we will eat lunch on the waterfront at the Ice House Restaurant. After lunch we will head south through Vermont with Adrien at the helm. I will let him fill in the route back to Lake George as he has told me but, he's the expert in Northern Vermont. Adrien promised me photo stops and also everyone is invited to a BBQ at Randy and my campsites after the ride at LGRV park. If you plan on attending this ride please post so here so we can get an approximate count for lunch.

Me for sure; possibly g.f. I'll know better in a few weeks.

Bob, will Tink be going?

 

[arntufun]

Count Holly and myself in !!!!!! :bbq:

 

[vtrider]

The ride out of Grand Isle is a nice ride heading out of the Islands, with some nice views overlooking Lake Champlain. Rte 2 through the Lake Champlain Islands is real popular for motorcyclists. I will try to take the ride from the ferry dock in Grand Isle this weekend to get an approximate distance and time that it will take to get to the Ice House Restaurant in Burlington. This should be a fun trip! Below is a link to the restaurant.

http://icehousevt.com/

 

[mowin]

I'm in.. Ive been thro the VT area many times...It is a very nice ride.

I put in my order of sunshine with mother nature...lets hope she listens

 

[rnet]

Rob, check how many shirts need to be ordered and I will take care of it. I'm thinking 4

 

[mowin]

Rob, check how many shirts need to be ordered and I will take care of it. I'm thinking 4

I will email him now and let u know...

 

[Star Cruiser]

Count me in! Looking forward to another GREAT rYde this year. I'll even bring my NEW RYDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bill (AKA StarCruiser)

 

[jcgirouard]

Tres intéressant,,,,:yes:

 

[wyliec]

Tres intéressant,,,,:yes:

The way you said it sounds much better. So, me too.

 

[rnet]

Count me in! Looking forward to another GREAT rYde this year. I'll even bring my NEW RYDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bill (AKA StarCruiser)

Bill whats ya got.

 

[vtrider]

I scouted our route today to the Ice House In Burlington. I had to go to work today for about 3 hours, so when I left work I rode the spyder to the Ice House Restaurant and took notice of the time I started and set the odometer. I then rode the route to Grand Isle that we would be taking on June 6th with the group from the Americade. It is about 28 miles from the Ice House to the ferry dock in Grand Isle, and it took me about 45 minutes to get there with traffic and going through stop lights. I'm thinking that with a fuel/ restroom break for you guys/gals coming off the ferry boat ( there is a mobil station with restrooms two miles from the ferry dock) and maybe a photo shoot at Lake Champlain we should plan on maybe 1 to 1 1/2 hours to get to the Ice house from Grand Isle. So we need to plan on that for making reservations at the Ice House. I think you all should enjoy this segment of the ride! There is some nice scenery around the Lake Champlain area, with back drops of the NY and VT mountain ranges.

 

[mosslips]

Hubby and I will be there. hyea:

 

[rnet]

I scouted our route today to the Ice House In Burlington. I had to go to work today for about 3 hours, so when I left work I rode the spyder to the Ice House Restaurant and took notice of the time I started and set the odometer. I then rode the route to Grand Isle that we would be taking on June 6th with the group from the Americade. It is about 28 miles from the Ice House to the ferry dock in Grand Isle, and it took me about 45 minutes to get there with traffic and going through stop lights. I'm thinking that with a fuel/ restroom break for you guys/gals coming off the ferry boat ( there is a mobil station with restrooms two miles from the ferry dock) and maybe a photo shoot at Lake Champlain we should plan on maybe 1 to 1 1/2 hours to get to the Ice house from Grand Isle. So we need to plan on that for making reservations at the Ice House. I think you all should enjoy this segment of the ride! There is some nice scenery around the Lake Champlain area, with back drops of the NY and VT mountain ranges.

Thanks Adrien for helping us out on this. I will use 1 1/2 hours and figure back so I know when we will have to leave Pottersville. (breakfast)

 

[arntufun]

Don't forget to post here if you are planning on attending and also let us know if you will stay for the BBQ so we have an idea of how much food we will need. :thumbup:

 

[rnet]

Grass roots BBQ, sounds good:thumbup:

 

[vtrider]

Don't forget to post here if you are planning on attending and also let us know if you will stay for the BBQ so we have an idea of how much food we will need. :thumbup:

At this time I have tenative plans to ride back to NY with the group when we leave the Ice House Restaurant. The BBQ sounds good! I just need to figure out where I will stay that night. I'm thinking of a motel room or a cabin. Anyone with suggestions on a decent place to stay?

 

[rnet]

At this time I have tenative plans to ride back to NY with the group when we leave the Ice House Restaurant. The BBQ sounds good! I just need to figure out where I will stay that night. I'm thinking of a motel room or a cabin. Anyone with suggestions on a decent place to stay?

Adrien you can stay with me, no problem at all. You can take Roger's bunk as he's not coming tell friday. Ron

 

[rnet]

Adrien, check this thread for places to stay, but your welcome to stay with me. [h=3]americaid[/h]

 

[arntufun]

Americade is only three weeks away !!!!!!! :cheers::yes:hyea: