Just Announced! Mystic, Connecticut Sept 11, 2011

[NLCTVWguy]

Mystic Seaport, the museum of American and the sea, has just announced an addition to their summer calendar that we're all going to enjoy!

First annual Antique Bicycle Show

Mystic Seaport (http://www.mysticseaport.org/ ) will be hosting an Antique Bicycle Show and swap meet on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.

Time: 9:00AM-5:00PM for general public

We will have a time line display of antique and vintage bikes.

Trophies at 1:00 PM.

Vendors can stay overnight in the parking lot, 75 Greenmanville Avenue (Rt. 27), Mystic CT 06335.

Vendors spaces are $35.00. Setup time 8:00AM for vendors. All vehicles must be off the grounds when the Seaport opens at 9:00AM.

Contact: Joe Rapoza
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 508-558-5129

Directions:

I-95 S from Boston or Providence: Exit 90, turn left onto Rt. 27, Mystic Seaport is 1 mile south on the right. Parking on left at Seaport entrance.

I-95 N from New Haven or New York: Exit 90, turn right onto Rt. 27, Mystic Seaport is 1 mile south on the right. Parking on left at Seaport entrance.

I'll be there! Hope to see all you New England Rat Rodders there! This is going to be a big show, and it's the only big swap in Connecticut this year, since the New England Musclebike Museum shut down.

If there is interest, Bike New London will host a ride through Mystic the evening before. (Saturday, Sept. 10th). Contact us to participate in that at [email protected]

I am actually just attending the event, not hosting it!

--Rob Bareiss
Chairman, Bike New London

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Seems cool, I hope I can make it

 

[yeshoney]

This sounds pretty cool. I hope I can break myself free of all my other responsibilites and make the trip.

joe

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Is it free to go in, also how much to show your bike :?:

 

[NLCTVWguy]

Is it free to go in, also how much to show your bike :?:

Email Joe to find out the fee, I don't know the prices:

Contact: Joe Rapoza
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 508-558-5129

 

[Stevil]

Wow ,this is pricey, $35 for a vendor space and $24 :shock: for the public ! 9 to 2 show hours.
This is according to a Craigslist posting (one of many)......I'm out. :?
I'd rather ride on a nice day.....Stevil

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

does the entry fee include Mystic Seaport entry? if so, that's a fun day.

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

That's $24 to show your bike! :shock: I don't no, I'd like to know if it includes the Mystic seaport entry too :idea:

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Here's the CL ad :wink: http://newhaven.craigslist.org/bik/2573405732.html

 

[NLCTVWguy]

"Swap spaces are 35.00. This entitles the vendor to a vendor space and 1 free admission pass (2) people admitted for free.

Admission for the general public is 24.00. This includes the entire day to enjoy and tour the entire museum and the bicycle show."

There you have it, it's regular admission price for Mystic Seaport. The vendor deal is actually a better deal since it allows entry to 2 people.

Team up with someone and split a space! 8)

--Rob

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Alright, so who's going :?:

 

[NLCTVWguy]

I will be there, just as a civilian... taking pics of the bikes.

If anyone wants to do a "one lap of Mystic" ride after the prizes are awarded let me know. Probably won't have any of my own bikes in this show.

See you!

--Rob

 

[NLCTVWguy]

Perfect weather and a gorgeous location for a show. The Seaport was busy but not wall to wall. A lot of regular people there, though I think probably not so many just for the show. Vendors were all real friendly guys. Seaport History interpreters on site to explain some of the exhibit bikes. I learned a lot about early bike manufacturing and history.

Highwheel bike from museum collection:

Bikes on display:

110 yr old shaft-drive Columbia:

1950 English track bike:

Swap Area:

Love this bike, a wartime BFGoodrich Schwinn:

Just a wonderful spot, right on the Mystic River. Steamship across the street!

Enjoy!
--Rob

 

[Stevil]

Hey Rob , thanks for the pics and the review. The Achey Bones Bike Club took a bike ride down
from Quinnapiac to New Haven via the Canal Trail. Beautiful day biking into Yale area 8)

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Thanks for the pics Rob