XS East 2017

[dbbrian]

It was a bit gusty, and the 40 year old XS, or maybe more accurately the even older rider was not quite up to the speeds at which modern machines and experienced drivers like to go, so after lunch at Cracker Barrel in Fairmont WV, it was suggested I head out while the others were starting their bikes and they would catch up. After riding a while, I recalled the chart that talks about how much faster you have to go to make up just a few minutes. So I rode alone and was perfectly content knowing the next main destination was exit 42 in Beckley. It was absolutely a fantastic ride on the best roads yet - little did I know . Stopped a few times to peel off layers at it got warmer, Kodak moment at the lookout point, and finally at exit 42 I parked and waited.





One more stop



Marty and Sally found me first.

[dbbrian]

The XS East experience from my perspective

I left Stratford, Ontario, Canada on Thursday afternoon and met with MaximPhil near Mississauga. Triple layered clothing with rain suit.



From there we headed for Marty & Sally's place in Kane PA where they very kindly held over a lovely home cooked meal for our late arrival, put us up for the night and provided a nice breakfast on top of good conversation and a minor celebration of Sally's favourite NHL team winning the east conference.

Suited up in the morning and headed out - 4 bikes included Dean from New York (I think) who also arrived the night before

[MartyA]

thanks for the Photos miss you guys and gals

Us too! Take care of yourself!

[hamjam]

thanks for the Photos miss you guys and gals

[MartyA]

Character Award

Thanks Marty & Darrell
Not sure what i did to deserve the award but thanks.
Phil

Someone who keeps coming to these rallies, is colorful and fun to be with, can tell a good and funny story just about any time, and has to have been around the block a few times to get to that level...

[MaximPhil]

Phil and I split off from the Sunday ride shortly after the scary pass though Dingess tunnel.

http://theresashauntedhistoryofthetri-state.blogspot.ca/2013/11/dingess-tunnel.html

We put in a few hours ride north and took a break, finished the ride today. We parted near Niagara and I made it home about 7:30.

Thanks to Darryl and Marty for planning and hosting, it was a great experience!

The roads were amazing, whether on a planned route,...or not

Brian

Thanks for making the ride Brian. We stopped in Bridgeport near Clarksburg for the night. found a bar with $1 craft beers .....so had some
Delayed start this morning and home by 6:45 No rain or traffic

[MaximPhil]

Phil Delhaye (Canada Phil) won the first "Character" award, voted by the group. (my camera won't win any awards for the photo I have. Sorry Phil. )
Here is a stock photo of our "Character"

Thanks Marty & Darrell
Not sure what i did to deserve the award but thanks.
Phil

[dbbrian]

Home too

Phil and I split off from the Sunday ride shortly after the scary pass though Dingess tunnel.

http://theresashauntedhistoryofthetri-state.blogspot.ca/2013/11/dingess-tunnel.html

We put in a few hours ride north and took a break, finished the ride today. We parted near Niagara and I made it home about 7:30.

Thanks to Darryl and Marty for planning and hosting, it was a great experience!

The roads were amazing, whether on a planned route,...or not

Brian

[2manybikes]

XS East

Thanks to Marty and Darrell for a great event! Nice to see some of my XS friends, and the opportunity to make a few more. Rhonda and I had a blast.

[newc4]

Home safe

I got home about 3:30. Had some fine BBQ in Gordonsville with Dwayne and Jim.

[Huron52]

Home safe and sound.... It rained on the truck and trailer but not us coming back! Another accident in Detroit. Other than those two things nice drive home!

It's great we can always find a couple of great people to put their heads together and come up with a great rally!

[3Phase]

Ootstandin', Marty, thank you!

I'm glad everyone had fun and seem to be getting home in mostly one piece!

[MartyA]

One More

Phil Delhaye (Canada Phil) won the first "Character" award, voted by the group. (my camera won't win any awards for the photo I have. Sorry Phil. )
Here is a stock photo of our "Character"

[MartyA]

Awards Photos

Earl gets Best XS Award




Brian (newbie! Welcome!) gets longest distance on an XS award (yes we calculated in miles)




The Harley Award! Tom and Pam




Earl gets the 1st Brent Hoovestol "Promptness Award"
You know, we are all lined up, engines running, and someone still hasn't put on their helmet and put out their ceegar...




Group Photo




and one with me...




(best my old phone can do)

[madbiker]

I'm home got here about 6:30. Thanks Marty and Darrell great job