CT MAY 28-31, 2004
18TH CHARTER OAK RALLY
CONNECTICUT RIVER BMW RIDERS, INC. #164
Back to our old location in Marlborough, CT. Find the intersection of Rtes 66 & 2. Head south on old Rte 2 about .5 mi bear right on South Road for 1 mi or so. The Hartford County 4-H camp will on your left. Look for 4-H signs. Pre-reg fee $40 due by 5/18. $45 at gate. 8 meals included and pin & mug guaranteed to 1st 250. Live entertainment at least 1 night, door prizes, rides & one good kicken' time to be had by all! Pre-registration -Tracy L. Smith, 66 Morris St, Naugatuck, CT 06770; crvsecretary@juno.com. Info: Brian 860-635-1173; brainfish@deadhorse.com. Club Cabins available at $35, each cabin sleeps at least 9, rentals go thru Brian only. Brian Fisk, 409 Main St., Cromwell, CT 06416.
JUNE 11, 12, 13
WESTERN NEW YORK MGNOC RALLY
Location: Westfield Lake Erie KOA. 716-326-3573. Westkoa@cecomet.net. Take I-90 to exit 60, follow the signs to KOA on Rt 5. Rally fee $5 plus tent camping $7 per night or KOA day pass $7. Theater Motel and Restaurant 716-326-2161, two miles from rally. For additional information contact Western New York MGNOC Rep, Todd Liskow, 716-938-6484. Email: wnyguzzi@juno.com.
JUNE 13
13TH ANNUAL ITALIAN SAUSAGE COOKOUT
1:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at the home of Maryland/DC MGNOC rep, Bill Sharp. Call for directions or details: 410-551-6939.
JUNE 25, 26, 27
VIRGINIA GUZZI RALLY
Glen Maury Park, Buena Vista, Virginia. $25 (postmarked) by June 12, $35 at the gate. 12 and younger $14. To register send rally fee to VMGOC, c/o Ron & Alice Komoroski, 672 Mt. Olivet Church Road, Lynchburg, Virginia 24504-4031.
JUNE 25-27 - 9TH ANNUAL "AIRHEADS AT THE AERODROME" CAMPOUT (NY)
DUTCHESS COUNTY WILCOX PARK, MILAN, NY
Wilcox Park is located just one mile east of the Taconic Parkway on Route 199 in Milan, NY. Follow the Roundels from the Route 199 exit of the Taconic Parkway to the campsite. Come join us for two nights camping with lots of shaded camping space, clean restrooms, covered pavilion, swimming lake, boating lake, fields and hiking trails. Renowned chef Karla will prepare a fabulous Saturday night dinner (ONLY for those whose pre paid pre registrations are postmarked by 17 June 2004). There are restaurants and stores about 8 miles east in Pine Plains, NY for those who don't choose to pre register or wish to fix their own meals. Cooking and campfires on site are permitted. There will be a group ride to the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome on Saturday afternoon for a simply amazing airshow. The admission to the airshow is not included in the camping fee. Cost for the weekend camping (and Saturday night dinner for the pre registered) is only $ 20.00 per person. Children 12 free. For questions, directions, info or to pre-register contact:
NY Airmarshal Michael Friedle
8 College Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
845-473-1337 home or mfriedle@attglobal.net
JULY 3
ITALY, TEXAS
Saturday, July 3, the city of Italy, Texas has invited all Italian bikes to be in their parade in celebration of their 125th Anniversary. Meet 9:00 A.M. at the High School. (We will be in front of the horses.) More info: contact: MGNOC TEXAS REP, Ken Hand 903-882-7910, email: kpchefs@cox-internet.com
JULY 11
CONNECTICUT RIVER RIDE
A low speed, scenic tour along the beautiful lower Connecticut River Valley. Arrivals begin at noon at the historic Gillette Castle in Hadlyme, Connecticut. Rides departs at 2:00 P.M. and wraps up at about 4:30/5:00 in Colchester, Connecticut. No charge for the ride, tour the Castle at your option for $5. Contact: Steven Rossi, Connecticut MGNOC Rep, (860) 873-2999
AUGUST 6, 7, 8
MOTO GUZZIS IN THE BLUE-RIDGE CAMPOUT
Ten minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, north on Highway 276, between Ashville and Waynesville. Full facility campground. Call campground to reserve space: 828-235-8350.
AUGUST 13, 14, 15
PENNSYLVANIA MOTO GUZZI RALLY
Philadelphia Riders will host their first Guzzi rally. Location: Sunrise Campground, 15235 Coudersport Pike (Route 664), Lockhaven, Pennsylvania. 570-769-7154. $25 before July 1, $35 at the rally. $15 for children under 13. For more information contact: Sandra Dwornitski at 215-850-7045. Email: momsterd35@aol.com. Or Scott Seiber, at 215-432-4229. Email: PhilaRiders@aol.com.
NY SEPTEMBER 3-6, 2004
30TH FINGER LAKES RALLY
FINGER LAKES BMW CLUB #25
Return to the beautiful Finger Lakes on Labor Day weekend (Canada & US) to celebrate the official start of the fall riding season. This rally is the reason rallies were invented! Again we will be at the Watkins Glen State Park Hidden Valley Campground, 3 mi west of town at the end of Rte 329. Offers 3 nights camping, 2 catered dinners, free coffee, 2 live bands, great door prizes, rally pin & mug, terrific facilities, many vendors, exciting touring, on site Sun morning services, bike judging & even more… Sorry, no early arrivals, no pets & no campfires. $45 pre-registration by 8/20, $48 at gate. Ages 6-15: $25, gate $30. Under 6 free. BMW riders & guests only. Gate opens 10 am on Fri. Info & pre-reg form at www.fingerlakesbmw.org or Chuck Gilmore 315-652-9679, chujane@dreamscape.com. Checks payable in US funds to: Finger Lakes BMW Club, PO Box 35, Webster, NY 14580-0035. GPS N42º 21.753' W76º 54.965'.
SEPTEMBER 3, 4, 5
14TH OHIO PLAIN AND CAUSAL RALLY
Located in the heart of Amish country (north central). Place: Whispering Hills Recreation Area, Shreve, Ohio. Campground fees are $10 per night, per adult. The campground’s web page is: www.whisperinghillsrvpark.com/ If you want additional information, please contact MGNOC Reps Jack and Joan Arnold at: ohioguzzi@netzero.net. Phone: 740-537-2010, or contact Derek Bird at: 724-327-3414. Email: guzzirunner@adelphia.net.
SEPTEMBER 17, 18
NEW ENGLAND GUZZI GATHERING
The Eagle Squadron Of Maine will again meet at Two Rivers Campground, on Route 2, Skowhegan, Maine. See their web page at: info@tworvrs.com. Contact the campground and make your own arrangements at: 207-474-6482.
SEPTEMBER 24, 25, 26
6th MARYLAND/DC MOTO GUZZI RALLY
Hagerstown Snug Harbor KOA, Hagerstown, Maryland. $25 pre-registration ‘til September 12 or $30 at the rally. Contact MGNOC Rep, Bill Sharp for additional information at: 410-551-6939.
SEPTEMBER 24, 25, 26
NEW ENGLAND MOTO GUZZI RALLY
Partridge Hollow Campground, Monson, Massachusetts. For info - call 860-688-1579 (Millie).
OCTOBER 9
8th ANNUAL MOTO GUZZI NEW ENGLAND DAY
Location: Marsh Motorcycle, 36 North Road, East Windsor, Connecticut. Refreshments, door prizes, all riders invited. 860-623-7795.