Sport Touring Rides 2009 - North and South

For those that have attended in the past, you know what to expect. For those that haven't, these are annual events that me and a few other guys put on and all brands are welcome.

There's always a good mix of brands and FJRs have traditionally been well represented.

Usual turnout is 30-80 bikes - usually depending on the weather.

We have anywhere from 5-8 self-guided routes - somewhere around 150-200 miles. It's not a group ride where you chase the taillights - everyone rides at their own pace. Ride alone or with a group. Stop if/when you want. We usually have an on/off route for the dual-sport bikes.

Relatively firm dates for the rides are as follows:

South: Sunday May 3 - Winchester, VA

North: Sunday August 16 - Carlisle, PA

I met my son (FZ-1) for the Carlisle ride this year. The route we took was a blast. The people we met were great. A real fun event! I am going to try to make both of these.

I'm in.

Keep us posted.

I'm interested in attending one or both...

Hope to make Carlisle again this year.

Had a great time last year.

Maybe Jeanne can make it this time.

I'll keep an eye on the North ride.

More info on the upcoming ride

Sport Touring Camaraderie Ride

WINCHESTER, VA

All makes and brands Motorcycles welcome

Sunday May 3, 2009

Meet for Breakfast at 8:30 am at the

Country Market Restaurant

At the Flying J Truck Stop

( I-81 exit 323 ) 1530 Rest Church Road

N 39-15.22 W 78-06.13

There will be 5 rides to choose from 150 to 200 miles long

All rides end back at the Flying J Truck Stop

1 of the rides will be a mix of PAVED AND UNPAVED ROADS

CONTACT PERSONS

Concours Owners Group Russell W Fleming 410-374-9687 [email protected]

Yamaha FJR Randy Sinisi 717-439-3814 [email protected]

BMWBMW Eddie Phelps 410-781-7521 [email protected]

WMMA Bowie Pearre 410-775-7209 [email protected]

V-Strom Patrick Sprague 540-743-4874 [email protected]

Concours Owners Group Kurt & Sue Norstrom 540-582-9414 [email protected]

ALL of these rides are self-guided.

West Virginia Rides & Hollows by Bowie Pearre, Western MD MA 180 miles long

This route follows the base of Little North Mountain to Fox Gap, crosses the ridge to Lost Creek, follows old route 55 to South Branch Valley, through Graybill Hollow, around Ice Mountain, through Smokey Hollow and Siler. You can almost hear the banjo dueling.

Pa Ride by Greg Puterbaugh COG 160 miles long

Sandwiched between two nice jaunts-one to Hancock, Md., and one back, is a trip to motorcycle heaven. The area around Clearville, Pa. has more great roads than most states, and this ride gets you on just a few of them. The twists and turns are endless, the pavement is first rate, the scenery is spectacular, and, to top it off, traffic is practically non-existent.

This route takes you through West Virginia where you will ride Buck Hill Road, Winchester Grade, River Road, Route 9 and Back Creek Valley Road. In Pennsylvania you will ride in Bedford and Fulton Counties on Route 26, Robinsonville Road, Stoney Break Road and McKees’s Gap Road.

Civil War Route by Russell W. Fleming COG 175 miles long

This ride takes you around the edges of some of the Civil War Battles Fields in Maryland and Virginia. You ride on WV Route 901, MD Route 17, VA Route 9, VA Route 50, Route 611, Blueridge Mountain Road, Summit Point Road and Old Charlestown Pike.

Rivers, Race Tracks and Ramblings. By Eddie Phelps BMWBMW 180 miles long

This is a great route for casual riding along some of Virginia's most scenic by-ways. Check out Summit Raceway and then follow the shores of the Shenandoah River. Some of the scenic by-ways include Hillsboro, Snickerstown, Hallway and Marshall Highway, to name a few. Like the wine country you are touring, savor the ride.

Dual Sport Ride by Pat Sprague V-Strom 140 miles long

This ride will take you on Posey Hollow Road, Cold Run Valley Road, and other small paved and unpaved back roads. Approximately 140 miles total.