XSEast 2009 - IDEAS??

[randy]

Yes, before we even hit the starter buttons on the first run of XSEast '08, there were discussion about '09. So I'm posting this real early to start a general dialog about '09.

We saw a lot of new faces this year, and maybe some of you have some ideas brewing?

Let's hear 'em! Time is running out!

[blue giant]

When and where was the last time it was held in Canada?
Has there ever been one in Ontario?

[mitch]

2004

Paul;
I held one in New Brunswick in 2004 had a great turnout and now that you brought it up I think its your turn . Im on for an Ontario Rally yup Canadian Beer, Canadian Gals , Lets get it on !!!
Doug

[MartyA]

Just some notes from my past experiences:
None of these are cast in stone, just ideas to help thinking about where the next rally is going to be.

Not too close to a city. The more traffic lights you have the tougher it is to keep everyone together.

Motel big enough for everyone, not too costly.

CURVES in the roads.

More CURVES in the roads.

Gas stations within 60-80 miles of each other on the routes in case any Specials show up.

Food available at the appropriate times during the ride, again big enough for parking all the bikes and fit everyone, but....

Decent photo opportunity at some historic site or scenic site.

No stream crossings.

No dirt roads without ample prior warning.

There are more I am sure someone else can add to this.

[madbiker]

And something to make a good shirt about.
Ralph

[MartyA]

...good shirt...

Krap I forgot the shirt. Yeah, need a cool logo and cool 'saying' like "To do Poconos" or "Big Power in the Little Canyon" or something like that. But you'll get LOTS of help with that part.

[madbiker]

We gotta have a cool shirt, Right.
Ralph

[blue giant]

Hmmmmmmmm.........................I have some ideas.

I think most of MartyA's requirements could be met.

[madbiker]

04 Picton On. Big Jim was the host.
Ralph

[madbiker]

Here's one town I like Somerset Pa. out near Shanksville Pa. near Flight 93's site.
Ralph

[randy]

Alright!

US invades Canada!

[madmax-im]

I'd like to go North too!

What kind of legal documents would us guys South of the border need to get out of the US and into Canada?Is it more a problem of getting back into the US?Passports?Iknow I have heard that the Canadian authorities dont like radar detectors...so I wont have that LOL...if indeed there is a ride up to Ontario I will want to hook up with a few of you guys going that way...BTW all I'm gonna say now is that for the next rally I may have a big surprise to pull off...just whet ur apetite...so to say...

[madbiker]

next year its passports , I think.
Ralph

[madmax-im]

Its still early yet...

Since this is all still in the discussion stage ...I'll hold off on getting a passport,but I'd like to ride thru Ontario..never been there...just as long as we avoid the Black Fly season....New England states are quaint and scenic...lots of backroads and lots of places big and small to find gas.I did a "STOC" rally for the ST11/1300...(ST Owners Club)last year in Conn.and we rode clear into Mass. and back to base in Lebanon,CT.Like I said so many backroads everywhere...quaint N.E. towns and farmland and OFC New England Mtns and views..and the ppl are very hospitable as well...just my .02 cents ....

[hamjam]

xs east in Toronto in 99
the County in 04 but that was in July , warmer and less blackflies I think Bancroft Maynooth , Barry's bay , Denbigh , Monck and Haliburton would be nice , any of the 500 series roads for the speedy guys Elephant lake rd. stuff like that , But The usual date is Memorial day weekend , maybe a little later would be better
Jim