| Author | Message | ||
     Toona |
YES IT'S ON! Version 3 of the Reservoir Ride will take place Saturday, May 23, 2009. For any that show up on Friday, it wouldn't take a lot to get me out of the shop for a "test ride", go eat, meet and greet etc. Those of you new to Res Ride, it's held the weekend of Memorial Day every year. To avoid my fiasco from last year, I double checked the date to make sure I have it right, the first time, this year.  We ride around 3 or 4 or 5 reservoirs (depending on which route we run), hence the name, thru the mountains of central PA in and around Altoona. My shop is located 8 miles north of Altoona in Bellwood and serves as the HQ for the ride. My shop address is 550 N 5th St, Bellwood, PA 16617. Most newer GPS units should have my address in them now, if it doesn't show-use 600 N 5th St. In the past, those who have arrived on Friday have stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in Altoona. There are a few other hotels/motels in Altoona. If you need me to get some prices, let me know. Tom and Joe's (http://www.tomandjoes.com) Diner is still a go for Saturday morning breakfast. Some new news on Clem's BBQ! They are supposed to be relocating closer to my shop some time in April/May. They are looking at 2 locations, one is only 3-4 miles away-the other is about 5-6 miles away. Much better than the 26 miles they are now, although the ride to and from was just an added bonus. The last 2 years, we've averaged around 20-25 riders that have come in from Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Latrobe, York etc. Maybe we can get the DC/MD/VA gang to make an appearance again this year? WolfRidgeRider is planning on coming in from Columbus, OH this year! More info as the ride gets closer. If you need more info, PM me. | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
BBQ  WOOOO HOOOO! | ||
| Peeping_jon |
Clem's, I was introduced or seduced last year at RR II. Can't beat it. Good riding, friends & BBQ. Sounds like a good time. | ||
| Pellis |
Sadly, the DC/MD/VA group was missing last year I plan on doing the ride this year. I'll see if I can coax some others from the DC area. I had on planning on doing the ride last year, but I lost my tranny 2 weeks prior to the ride. | ||
| Cborel |
hey, im from outside d.c. i know at least me and a freind are up for it, i got an 1125cr and he has a xb12r, let me know.. | ||
| Toona |
Cborel, Welcome to the ride! Dano12s has an 1125R that he rode over last year. As the ride gets closer, I'll have more details/info on the route and such. I think most guys liked the ride being broken up into smaller segments last year, rather than one big 100 mile loop. Plans are to do the same again this year. I have one new loop I'd like to incorporate that's probably 50-60 miles, but nice curvy roads. Dan | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
Any camping areas near by? | ||
| Toona |
This is the closest camping. In Altoona, probably 12-14 miles from my shop, around 1-2 miles from the H.I. Express that guys have stayed at before. These are their 2008 rates, not 2009 Rates for 2008: Primitive site (no hook-ups)- $23.00 water and electric - $27.00 water, electric, sewer - $29.00 water, electric, sewer and cable (limited sites) $31.00 50 amp electric, water, sewer - $33.00 www.wrightscampground.com The Motel6 is $48/nt | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
The Motel6 is $48/nt That being said.... need to find a Bueller to split the room with.... | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
I just made my reservations at the Motel 6. If you are a AMA member you get a discount if you book your room using the link from the AMA website. It'll save ya 10% Motel 6 Altoona #1415 1500 sterling street i-99 at w plank rd, exit #31 Altoona, PA, 16602 Phone: (814) 946-7601 | Fax: (814) 946-5162 Reservation Phone: 1-800-466-8356 | ||
| Toona |
FYI, the Motel6 is within walking distance of Eat n Park restaurant, Hooters, El Campasino (good authentic Mexican), Denny's, and Ponderosa. Cracker Barrel, KFC, and Applebees are close, but across a 4 lane hwy, I'd suggest riding to those. There is also a bowling alley and movie theater in walking distance as well. | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
Hey dan, do you have a flier you can send me? We have a COBRA meeting this Wednesday and I am going to the Thunder and Lightning event this weekend. I would be happy to pass out some info... I hope I get some peeps to come from C-bus. | ||
| Ulynut |
Looks like I'll be there, weather permitting.   | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
Rain or shine.... I'm riding... just a short 7 days to go and I'll be headed east | ||
| Pos90 |
Looks like I'll be there again this year. This time I'll be passengerless, and have at least 1 other Buell rider come along. | ||
| Toona |
Hey Bob, glad you can make it, sorry the Mrs. can't though. The more the merrier! | ||
| Ulynut |
YEEEE-HAAAAA!!!!! Looks like good weather is on the way! | ||
| Toona |
1 Week and counting! This is going to be a LOOOONG Week. | ||
| Xtdave |
Hey Toona I think I'll make the trip from Buffalo. We met in the parking lot at the hotel in Clearfield the sat. before the burger run. Leaving fri. after work see ya in the am at the diner or your shop. Looking forward to some new twisty's, looks like it's going to be a beautiful weekend!! | ||
| Toona |
Hey Xt! Glad you can make the ride. Every year the word spreads a little more and more and Buelligans come from farther and farther away for some great roads and great BBQ and most of all, just the chance to meet and ride with fellow BadWeb'rs. If you can make the diner for breakfast-DO IT! Their slogan is "You can't pay for entertainment this good!" And they live up to it every time I'm there. Tom and Joe's Diner 1201 13th Ave. Altoona, PA 16601 814-943-3423 Froggy, my shop Lat/Long: N 40'36.254 W 78'20.247 | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
Some new news on Clem's BBQ! They are supposed to be relocating closer to my shop some time in April/May. Whats going on with Clem's? Have the got a new location yet? | ||
| Toona |
2 weeks ago they were open at both locations, I'll be going past the original location tonight. Plans are to ride to the original location as it's a much better ride. If time is running short, we'll go to the new location. | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
Is that the one in State College? | ||
| Toona |
The original is located just north of Port Matilda, about 5-6 miles from State College. They have a satellite location in SC as well. Are you thinkin' Friday night supper as well? If so, I'd suggest their new location in Grazierville/Tyrone as it has more creature comforts, actual seats and "adult beverages" should you choose. The PM location is just soda from a vending machine | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
guess what I get to do......  | ||
| Sojrzbernie |
Just reserved a room at the motel 6 for fri. and sat. I'll be riding up from So. Jersey on fri. morning,looking forward to riding with other buells. And I love Pa. roads but I usually don't get that far north and west from here. | ||
| Toona |
guess what I get to do...... I know what you get to do.....and I think I know what you have been doing..... I got my new "sneakers" on today. Yes, the original location of Clem's was still open as of today. Bernie, welcome to the Res Ride! Glad you can make it! } | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
I think I know what you have been doing..... do you think wheelies contribute to this.....LOL | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
Time to go pack way more than I'm gonna need..... | ||
| Toona |
Wooo Hoooo It's Here! Res Ride -1 day! |
