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Re: Northampton, Mass Ride...JUNE 9th! BE THERE!

ya, that really was an epic ride. I had to peel myself away. I could'a stayed out all night.

pictures pictures...

The northern contingent showed up from NH (Brian, Dan and Dave):

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then Matt showed up from Pittsfield and our first stop was The Old Watering Hole:

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Which is also a beer can museum:

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here's the excited bar keeper posing for a picture with us. She was not as impressed with Brian's chopper as the next bar tender would be:

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so we decided to roll out to the bike trail. Brian on his springer chopper:

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there's Dave on his cool Schwinn muscle bike with mags:

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Matt muscling the Sixty Four (good thing I brought two bikes. His car broke down so he rode his motorcycle to this event and borrowed this bike):

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Dan, Brian, Steve, Dave:

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yes, the tallest (and happiest) man you'll probably ever find riding a 20" muscle bike:

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Brian's better side: (wait, what?)

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Steve Schwing-ing his way toward Easthampton, MA:

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good shot of Dave and his hot rod Schwinn:

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stopped at a skate park along the way:

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Steve showing the youngsters how to Schwing around the pool and being filmed along the way by a boarder:

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there's a couple of these cool bridges on the path:

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epic photo - (l to r) Matt, Ian, Steve, Dan, Dave, Brian:

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even more epic photo:

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photo voted "Most in Need of a Caption" :

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About three or four miles into the trail ride we started getting thirsty and hungry, so we asked a local 'bent rider "how much longer to Easthampton?"
He informed us there is a cool biker bar about 3 miles ahead. So we forged on:

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darn straight...

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all too common site here in New England:

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in my head this photo was going to be more epic:

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oddly the big lug looks more cramped on a 26" bike than he does on a 20" bike:

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we made it to Easthampton!!! Whiskerz biker bar:

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Brian the attention ..... and his chopper. Ya whatever Brian, you're - so - great - blah, blah, blah... (I'm so building a chopper)

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hey someone get Matt a Snickers, will you? He's not himself when he's hungry.

how about an Italian restaurant Matt?

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no pictures of the 6 mile ride back to Noho because it was dark, but here we are at my fave bar in town - Tunnel Bar:

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da crew:

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this just in from Matt's iphone.... yours truly, the day's official photographer:

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cheers guys! great day/night. looking forward to next one.
 
Re: Northampton, Mass Ride...JUNE 9th! BE THERE!

As usual I am now kicking myself in the .... for missing out!

Great pics Ian

EPIC photos of Brians bike IN the bar!

Next time for sure!

Joe
 
Re: Northampton, Mass Ride...JUNE 9th! BE THERE!

This night was just awesome. The weather was so sweet, I probably could have pulled an all nighter and slept on my trailer like a hobo. great times guys. Look forward to the next ride without a doubt.
Thanks Ian for all the pics and good luck to you my friend on you marriage...in just a few short days!!!
 
Re: Northampton, Mass Ride...JUNE 9th! BE THERE!

Joe you were indeed missed. The evening would have been even more epic-er with you there.

thanks Bri - see you later this summer hopefully.
 
Re: Northampton, Mass Ride...JUNE 9th! BE THERE!

Great pics Ian! That was a blast. Too bad so many guys couldn't make it. Here are the few pics I took with my phone:



Here is Ian doing something. He complained nobody was taking his photo:

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Just a few from the trail:

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And these from the "How to Blackmale Brian" series:

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And a parting shot before packing up:

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Just to inform you guys, The blond's name was Mandy. She was fun and very outgoing. She just may leave the BIKER scene to join OUR biker scene after she sat on a real bike. RRB's is the only way to go!!
Nice action pic of Ian. Good job Dan
 
Great shots...looks like yall had a blast. :D

Okay Dan...what was the soreness factor like the next day after riding long distance on that seat? :lol:
 
Sent some pics to Whiskers Pub. Hope to hear back. Maybe we'll get a call back by popular demand for some free soda's...........Email got kicked back. Dan, I'll need the email you got.
 
stickit said:
Sent some pics to Whiskers Pub. Hope to hear back. Maybe we'll get a call back by popular demand for some free soda's

I'm building my 9' long chopper now. Length matters apparently.
 
I think you should use a swingarm with coil springs on the rear. I have some coils actually
 
Rat Rod said:
Great shots...looks like yall had a blast. :D

Okay Dan...what was the soreness factor like the next day after riding long distance on that seat? :lol:


First 10 miles were ok. After that it just hurt. Lol. Next day wouldn't have been too bad but I had to spend all day in a car. Sitting=not good. Ok today.
 
Nice rides guys – ya dun us all proud 8) and thanks for the pics!

Glad to know you all had a great time.

ifitsfreeitsforme said:
stickit said:
Sent some pics to Whiskers Pub. Hope to hear back. Maybe we'll get a call back by popular demand for some free soda's

I'm building my 9' long chopper now. Length matters apparently.
:lol: :lol: :lol:

yeshoney said:
As usual I am now kicking myself in the beep for missing out!
+1 :( But, we can always redeem ourselves :!:
 
GREAT pics! That's the trail I ride the most. Usually the outside of that bar is lined up with Harleys. The abandoned factory was on it's way to be converted to condos, someone ran out of money, someone else will finish it. Every old factory in Easthampton has been given a new and better life. The body of water behind the pavillion and along the path has had its share of 6lb bass taken out.....It looks like you ate at Nini's......Oh yeah, I had a great time in Maine. :roll: :|
 
Wow I haven't been here as often lately and looks like I missed a good one, Was that Dave W. riding with the RRB's? I rode that trail last fall and although it was a great ride with the family, you guys made it look 10x more exiting. Hope to be able to meet up with you guys soon.
 
Yea,that was a good time,non-stop action,great friends and new ones made along the way. :)
The pics tell some of the story. Amazingly no one crashed or got badly hurt...and NO bike failures!
Thanks ,Ian for the pics and your 3 legged buddy holding the cam.
Excellent group Karma...fun being a part of it. Thanks guys..............Stevil
 
Steve you brought up a good point, not one bike mishap, either by driver error or mechanical failure. right on.
 
ifitsfreeitsforme said:
Steve you brought up a good point, not one bike mishap, either by driver error or mechanical failure. right on.


Yeah that is just unheard of. Btw I love the shot from up high on the bridge.
 
HEADS UP. We are roughly a week away from the Hampton Beach Ride. July 8th SUNDAY AFTERNOON Whos in???? Hit the post for a head count
 

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