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2004 Events & Ride Schedule

 


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for State College, PA.


Impromptu rides
(for part-day or all-day routes)
are encouraged. Just let us know if you'd like to have some two-wheeled company, and we'll post it here.

Riders:
If  you plan to attend an event, please email the Ride Leader to let them know you're coming. Please arrive at the events at least 15 minutes before departure time, fully-fueled, and ready-to-ride. And don't forget your camera; photos always welcomed!

Ride Leaders:
Please forward your event details to
Woody for listing below (departure site, ETA's, etc). Use the Release Form (above) to be signed by each driver and passenger. Establish with fellow riders the "pace" and route of the ride. Post-Event Reports are also encouraged after your event.

2004
Day / Date
Event Name / Website Local Details:
Ride Leader, Departure Time & Place, Return Time.
Sun
29 Feb 04
(Impromptu) NRP Leap Year Ride See "Ride Report" page
Sa
27 Mar 04
Pre-Ride to Renovo / Hyner View Area In preparation for the 18 Apr 04 NRP trip, Eric led a "planning" ride with 5 bikes. Departed 11AM; returned 3:30PM. Click here for the "Ride Report" page.
We
7 Apr 04
Please join us for this special KMS Wednesday Getaway Ride to present Guy Zerby with a (framed) Honorary NRP Membership Certificate. Departed from Kissell's at 2:00 PM with 10 bikes.
Su 4 Apr 04
New Date & Starting Location...
Su
18 Apr 04
1:00 PM: NRP Group Photo for Torque Magazine (Summer Issue) at Kissell's the JOE PATERNO STATUE AT BEAVER STADIUM. The photo has been emailed to Triumph America!
Our thanks to everyone who was able to attend!

1:30 PM: Day Trip to the Renovo / Hyner View Area via Rt. 144.

Eric coordinated this event. Visit the Post-Event Page.
Su
18 Apr 04
Delaware Valley Norton Riders Show  
Sa
8 May 04
(not sponsored by NRP)
FYI... Triumph Demo Truck at Rider's World, Wilkes-Barre PA If you plan to go, call now to reserve a demo ride time: Mark at Rider's World Inc. at (570) 200-7433.
Ride the bike there, then see Craig Kissell to buy one!
Sa
8 May 04
Day Trip to Millersburg Ferry (north of Clarks Ferry, PA)
& The Cruise-In Cafe' for supper.
Depart at 1 PM. (Do your yard work on Sat. AM.)
Click HERE for details, or click HERE for the ride report.
Su
23 May 04
British & European Classic MC Day
in Germantown, MD (near Frederick)
Click HERE for the Post-Event Report.
Su
23 May 04
(not sponsored by NRP)
Blue Knights International PA 17:
Poker Run & Pig Roast
Proceeds benefit The ARC of Centre County
Register at McDonald's Nittany Mall 8:30-10AM, ending at Pleasant Gap Carnival Grounds for Pig Roast. $15 single or $25 per couple. Info: Officer Tim Hostetler 234-0273 or Detective Bill Wagner 278-4733. Preregister by 1 May 04 and receive a free t-shirt at the event.
Su
30 May 04
Impromptu All-Comers
"Memorial Weekend Loop Ride"
Met at Sheetz for a 9AM departure to Black Moshannon Park, Quehanna Natural Area, Emporium, & St. Mary's. John Johnston had a GREAT route that we'll now use during the Alleghany RAT Raid. Got back at 1:45 PM after 181 miles.  A great getaway! Thanks, John.
Mo-Sa
7-12 Jun 04
Americade 2004, Glens Falls, NY See www.tourexpo.com
Day  & Camping Trip:
Fr-Sa-Su
11-13 June 04
Day Trip or Tent Camping Trip to
Triumph Come Home” event near Hanover, PA
www.triumphcomehome.com
Visit the Ride Report page.
Su-Su
12-20 Jun 04
Laconia Bike Week in Laconia, NH See www.laconiabikeweek.net
Tu-Su
22-26 Jun 04
Honda Hoot in Knoxville, Tenn. Visit http://www.hondahoot.com/
Tu-Fr
24-27 Jun 04
“Thunder in the Valley,” Johnstown Click HERE for event details.
Th-Su
8-11 Jul 04
Gettysburg Bike Week On your own...
Fr-Sa-Su
9-11 Jul 04

Multi-day trip to the Blue Ridge Parkway

Eric Paterson led a trip down for a work-related meeting in Charlotte NC that lasted several days. See the Post-Event Reports for details.
Fr-Su
16-18 Jul 04
AMA Vintage Days East
at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington OH
Mid-Ohio Website    AMA Vintage Days Site
3rd Mid-Ohio RAT Gathering with Hospitality tent, ride and BBQ as part of the AMA Vintage MC Days event.   It was a great show and weekend!
Tu-Su
20-25 Jul 04
Snowshoe Freedom Fest MC Rally (All-brands), Snowshoe WV
http://www.SnowShoeFreedomFest.com   2,500 riders in '03
On your own...
Fr-Su
23-25 Jul 04
AMA Superbike Race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
(800) MID-OHIO. Event info: (614) 793-4600
Mid-Ohio website
Fr-Su
23-25 Jul 04
International Sidecar Owners Club Rally at Weikert, PA (Union County Sportsman's Club grounds, along Penns Creek) Carl & Cindy Milliron expect to attend. Please contact them for details.
Sat.
24 Jul 04
"NRP Train Day" Loop Ride A revised route and destination! Click here for more info.
See post-event report page.
Fr-Su
23-25 Jul 04
Carlisle Summer Bike-Fest
www.carsatcarlisle.com/schedule/bike/schedule.asp
Some NRP members are going down on Sunday, 25 Jul 04.
Depart Boalsburg Uni-Mart at 9:30AM, meet Bill Ozanich at the Reedsville Uni-Mart at 10AM, return to SC about 4PM.
Th
12 Aug 04
Triumph Track Day at New Hampshire Int. Speedway  
Fr-Su
13-15 Aug 04
Allegheny RAT Raid, St. Mary’s, PA
www.alleghenyratraid.com
Visit Ride Reports!
Sa
14 Aug 04
Lehighton Bike Night VI  
Email
skimar@ptd.net FAX: 570.402.0952 or phone (570) 992-4046
Fr-Su
10-12 Sep 04
Galena IL (in NW Illinois) National RAT Rally 2004 Click HERE for the RAT flyer & Reg. Form in PDF format.
Sa
11 Sep 04
Lansdale Bike Night sponsored by Blue Comet MC Club An event FYI.
Su
19 Sep 04
"Crab Run" to Maryland with Royal RAT Pack Pending weather, depart Boalsburg Uni-Mart at 6:45 AM and Reedsville at 7:30AM. Meet Royal RATs at Morgantown, PA, McDonalds at 10AM. Contact Bill O. or Woody to RSVP.  Ride Report - click HERE.
Su
26 Sep 04
Class A Professional Hill Climb, State Championship, 1 PM
at White Rose MC Club, Spring Grove (York Co.), PA.
On your own...
Sa
2 Oct 04
Kissell Motorsport's "H.O.G.-SLOP 2004" Event
(Open House / Demo Rides, Pig Roast).
Our thanks to Kissell Motorsports for a great day at the shop: super demo rides, outstanding barbeque, and great door prizes! Thanks also to all the foul-weather riders who attended! We're already looking forward to the 2005 HOG-Slop!
Su
3 Oct 04

Virginia British MC Club - 14th Annual Rallye and Show in Leesburg, VA http://www.virginiabritishmotorcycleclub.org

On your own...
Su
3 Oct 04
PA Grand Canyon Ride
(While this event was not sponsored by Nittany RAT Pack, we were invited and encouraged to participate.)
From: Chris Kepler <sjcik1@yahoo.com>  "The ride is open to all riders, makes, and years of bikes.  It's about meeting and sharing the riding experience with others who enjoy the same thing. Last year we had 15 bikes + 3 passengers, met some nice people, and had a good time.
Thanks, Chris! A beautiful Sunday ride. 21 bikes attended, many w/ two riders. Got back at 7:15PM.
Click HERE for the ride report & photos.
Su
17 Oct 04
"NRP Fall Leafsweeper Run" The hat's off to Jon Polay and Bill Ozanich for going on a chilly and drizzly day!
Su
31 Oct 04
"NRP Fall Leafsweeper Run II" (Halloween Edition) See the "Post-Ride Reports."
Th
11 Nov 04
NRP Veteran's Day Ride 5 bikes met at Kissell's at 12:30PM for an extended lunch run to the Main Street Cafe' in Alexandria. Turned out to be a super afternoon to ride!
Sa
27 Nov 04
NRP "Triumph Turkey Ride" Pending the weather, meet at Kissell's at 1:30PM for a 2-hour loop ride on the SATURDAY after Thanksgiving.
 

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