Guest GuzziLee Posted September 23, 2007 Posted September 23, 2007 I've penciled it in pending weather. If we go, I'll have to put the luggage rack and hard bags on again. Hey Guys if anyone is around next Saturday be great to see you : 4th Annual Autumnal Mt. Equinox VT. Dead Engine Race This Saturday 9-29-07. This is an awesome fall foliage ride that started with Moto Guzzi’s and goes from points south of Great Barrington, MA. to Manchester, VT. A great time of year to be in these incredible mountains. Mt Equinox is a private (No Cops!) mountain and its only road, the Skyline Drive climbs 3,248 feet in 5.2 miles and is the longest private mountain paved road in the country! At the toll house/visitor center you pay $6.00. After a free form spirited ride to the top, we take a nice break for foliage oohs and ahs, etc. Then we line up all willing participants at the crest; with motorcycles in neutral and engines off, for the Dead Engine Race down the mountain. We push off and the rider who makes it the farthest without putting a foot to pavement (disqualified) or an engine start (unbelievably disqualified) wins. A real blast. Lots of “Silent Passing”. After a few miles the road runs up, so everyone eventually comes to some type of conclusion. We then head to Manchester for lunch and to figure out how the winner cheated. The all points return ride includes Vermont Rt. 100 past the Ski areas. *Very important-Do not mention “RACE” at toll house. This ride is so unique folk songs have been written about it! The Song Link: The Mountain Link: http://www.equinoxmountain.com/ Lee Palma Palma990@verizon.net Details and jump on points: 8:30 am - Mobil Station next to Staples on Rt.7 in Great Barrington, MA 10:00 am -Dunkin Donuts/Mobil?Gas station at the intersection of NY Rt 22 and Rt 7 on the hill in Hoosick NY 11:30-12:00 pm Toll House/ Visitor Center at the base of Mt. Equinox
WitchCityBallabio Posted September 23, 2007 Posted September 23, 2007 Wow...this sounds like a really fun ride! Perhaps I could do this run and then cruise into the Guzzi rally afterwards.
Guest GuzziLee Posted September 23, 2007 Posted September 23, 2007 Wow...this sounds like a really fun ride! Perhaps I could do this run and then cruise into the Guzzi rally afterwards. WCBB- Just jumpin in, Which rally???? Lee
WitchCityBallabio Posted September 23, 2007 Posted September 23, 2007 WCBB- Just jumpin in, Which rally???? Lee This one.... NEMG Guzzi rally, Partridge Hollow Campground\Monson Ma. (just west of Sturbridge) 9-28 / 9-30 4 meals and lotsa fun 35$ (?) Small fun rally with really good food/ really good people..a handfull of Guzzis I wont get there till Sat. afternoon. too bad, my favorite rally. I wanted to post a link to the details but can't find one.
Ryland3210 Posted September 23, 2007 Posted September 23, 2007 Looks great! I have both rallies on my calendar. Mapquest says it's a 2 hour 40 minute trip from Manchester to Monson, probably longer on the back roads. Looks tight, but possible, to take it all in and arrive at Monson before sundown.
waspp Posted September 24, 2007 Posted September 24, 2007 Sounds like a good time so I will plan on it. That Dunkin Dounuts in Hoosick is practically in my backyard so i'll meet you all there at 10. Hal.
Ryland3210 Posted September 24, 2007 Posted September 24, 2007 I'll shoot for the Mobil Station in Great Barrington. Cheers, John
Guest GuzziLee Posted September 24, 2007 Posted September 24, 2007 I'll shoot for the Mobil Station in Great Barrington. Cheers, John Great, looks like there is a good weather window for Saturday. It's the Mobil next to Staples Lee
WitchCityBallabio Posted September 24, 2007 Posted September 24, 2007 I'll shoot for the Mobil Station in Great Barrington. Cheers, John As will I!!
Guest GuzziLee Posted September 30, 2007 Posted September 30, 2007 MOTO GUZZI WINS The Mt Equinox Dead Engine race was a complete success yesterday and won by a GUZZI The weather was stellar, ride was a blast. Missed the rest of you guys. The results 1st place 2nd place 3rd place Kawasaki WASPP-shoot me your email and I'll send you some pics Lee palma990@verizon.net Hey Guys if anyone is around next Saturday be great to see you : 4th Annual Autumnal Mt. Equinox VT. Dead Engine Race This Saturday 9-29-07. This is an awesome fall foliage ride that started with Moto Guzzi’s and goes from points south of Great Barrington, MA. to Manchester, VT. A great time of year to be in these incredible mountains. Mt Equinox is a private (No Cops!) mountain and its only road, the Skyline Drive climbs 3,248 feet in 5.2 miles and is the longest private mountain paved road in the country! At the toll house/visitor center you pay $6.00. After a free form spirited ride to the top, we take a nice break for foliage oohs and ahs, etc. Then we line up all willing participants at the crest; with motorcycles in neutral and engines off, for the Dead Engine Race down the mountain. We push off and the rider who makes it the farthest without putting a foot to pavement (disqualified) or an engine start (unbelievably disqualified) wins. A real blast. Lots of “Silent Passing”. After a few miles the road runs up, so everyone eventually comes to some type of conclusion. We then head to Manchester for lunch and to figure out how the winner cheated. The all points return ride includes Vermont Rt. 100 past the Ski areas. *Very important-Do not mention “RACE” at toll house. This ride is so unique folk songs have been written about it! The Song Link: The Mountain Link: http://www.equinoxmountain.com/ Lee Palma Palma990@verizon.net Details and jump on points: 8:30 am - Mobil Station next to Staples on Rt.7 in Great Barrington, MA 10:00 am -Dunkin Donuts/Mobil?Gas station at the intersection of NY Rt 22 and Rt 7 on the hill in Hoosick NY 11:30-12:00 pm Toll House/ Visitor Center at the base of Mt. Equinox
waspp Posted September 30, 2007 Posted September 30, 2007 Beat me by wheel length!! Next yearLee ...next year! Greet to meet you and the others, it was a great day for fun on a motorcycle. Hal
Ryland3210 Posted October 1, 2007 Posted October 1, 2007 Sorry I missed you guys at Mt. Equinox. It was a tough choice, either get on the road at 6:00 AM to catch up with you at Great Barrington, or a couple hours later and head directly to the NEMG annual campout in Monson by the scenic route. The NEMG was a blast, with about 30-40 bikes and a beautiful campground. Great food, raffled off good stuff, 50-50 and door prizes, even singing and music by a blazing campfire! I got there late, and hadn't seen a motel for over an hour and a half on the route I took. Agnes and Joe were kind enough to put me up in their luxurious camper. A great time, great weather, and great people. Glad to hear Guzzi's took first and second. Congrats.
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