2005 Event Schedule

The "Nittany RAT Pack Bike Nights" have ended for 2005. They were held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (from 10 May 05 - 13 Sept 05) at 8PM.
2005 Day / Date	Event Name / Website	Local Details: Ride Leader, Departure Time & Place, Return Time.
Sa 1 Jan 05	NRP New Year's Day Ride - Start the new year right!	C/o Eric Paterson (hoping for warm weather). Departed from Kissell Motorsports at 1:20 PM for a short loop.
21-23 Jan 05	International Motorcycle Show - New York City	On your own.
28-30 Jan 05	International Motorcycle Show - Cleveland	On your own.
xx Feb 05	(Feb. = Just waiting for Spring...)	n/a
Fr-Su 4-13 Mar 05	Daytona Bike Week	On your own...holler if you're going.
Sa 9 Apr 05	Kissell Motorsport's SPRING OPEN HOUSE	10AM-4PM. Coffee & donuts provided at the dealership. Demo Rides 10AM - 2PM. The '05 Triumph Speed Triple (1,050 cc), along with other new bikes, will be at the shop. NRP "ALL COMERS RAT RUN" Loop Ride 2-4PM (weather permitting) with a "Penn's Valley Cruise." 9 bikes went on the ride through Penn's Valley from 2-4 PM).
Su 10 Apr 05	Second Sunday Restaurant Run: April Destination: The Bull Run Inn, Lewisburg, PA	"1PM departure from KMS, 90 minutes out, 90 minutes back, with a 60 minute meal sandwiched in between." It was GREAT! Visit Photo Gallery
Su 17 Apr 05	12th Annual Delaware Valley Norton Riders Show	On your own...holler if you're going.
Fr-Su 29 Apr - 1 May 05	National RAT Event: "Eastern RAT Rally"	(in Alabama???) Click here for details.
Fr-Sa 29 Apr - 14 May 05	"Triumph Rocket III Demo Days" at Kissell Motorsports	Stop into Kissell Motorsports from 29 Apr through 14 May, take a demo ride on a Rocket 3, and get a free t-shirt courtesy of Triumph USA (first 100 people only).
Su 1 May 05	Bill's Old Bike Barn Loop Ride "A Unique Collection of Vintage Motorcycles and Americana Memorabilia" in Bloomsburg, PA (open 1-5 PM on Sundays).	Depart: 10:30AM from KMS. We'll depart in two groups (Sports & Cruisers, if numbers permit) on a slab-reduced route. Lunch in Bloomsburg with the other RAT Packs, just before we go to the museum. Click HERE for the suggested route. PHOTOS
Su 8 May 05	Second Sunday Restaurant Run: Since it'll be Mother's Day, we have opted for a close restaurant...the Main Street Cafe' in Alexandria.	"1PM departure from KMS, 90 minutes out, 90 minutes back, with a 60 minute meal sandwiched in between." It'll only take 30-40 minutes to get to Alexandria, so come on along for a close-to-home meal. In fact, bring Mom along! 3 PHOTOS
Fr-Su 20-22 May 05	Multi-RAT-Pack "West VA Weekend" (hotel or camp).	All event details are available HERE. It will be at Canaan Valley Resort, a WV state park & resort. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Su 22 May 05	4th Annual British & European Classic MC Day in Germantown, MD (near Frederick). This is a GREAT show!	The featured brand in 2005 will be Ducati.
Th 26 May (2-7PM) & Fr 27 May (11AM-3PM)	The Triumph Factory Demo Truck at Kissell Motorsports Inc.	All demo riders must be age 25 or older, per Triumph requirements.
Su 29 May 05	Knoebel's Grove Amusement Park - Loop Ride	Depart 2PM from Kissell's. Arrive there 4:15PM. Rides then dinner. Depart for home at 7PM. No slabs. 3 bikes w/ 6 riders took the 209 mile trip.
Mo 30 May 05	1st Annual "NRP Memorial Day Picnic"	Our thanks to the Polay's for hosting a great picnic. Thanks to everyone for bringing all the great food, too!
Sa 4 Jun 05	Kissell Motorsport's SUMMER OPEN HOUSE	10AM-4PM. Coffee & donuts provided at the dealership. Demo Rides 10AM - 2PM; then join the NRP "ALL COMERS RAT RUN" Loop Ride 2 - 4PM: "Spruce Creek Cruise."
Fr-Su 10-12 June 05	“Triumph Come Home” event at White Rose MC Club near Hanover, PA for Day Trip and/or Tent Camping Trip	Woody's riding down to tent camp. Holler if you want to ride along, or want to ride down for the day on Saturday or Sunday. SEE PHOTO GALLERY.
Su 12 Jun 05	Second Sunday Restaurant Run: "1PM departure from KMS, 90 minutes out, 90 minutes back, with a 60 minute meal sandwiched in between." A new destination each month.	June Destination: "The Waterfront" restaurant in Lewistown, overlooking the Juniata River, with nice routes both ways. Route Maps HERE (PDF format, 1 MB - please be patient if you have a dial-up connection). SEE PHOTO GALLERY.
Th-Su 23-26 Jun 05	“Thunder in the Valley," Johnstown, PA	Several local riders may go down for Sat. Chris Kepler will meet any interested riders at the Warrior's Mark Uni-Mart at 1:00PM on Sat. Please let Chris know if you plan on meeting him there.
We-Su 6-10 Jul 05	National RAT Event: Parry Sound RAT Raid, Parry Sound, Ontario	Click here for details. Woody & Ann went up... Photos HERE
Su 10 Jul 05	Second Sunday Restaurant Run: "1PM departure from KMS, 90 minutes out, 90 minutes back, with a 60 minute meal sandwiched in between." A new destination each month.	July Destination: Denny's Beer Barrel Pub in Clearfield. www.dennysbeerbarrelpub.com... the home of the 15 lb. Cheeseburger. Leader: Jon Polay. 12 bikes attended the run and got back about 6PM.
Fr-Su 15-17 Jul 05	AMA Vintage Days East at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington OH Mid-Ohio Website AMA Vintage Days	Combined with a visit to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame near Columbus. It was a SUPER weekend at Mid-Ohio!
Wed 20 Jul 05	14th Annual Worldwide "Ride to Work Day"	Visit http://www.ridetowork.org for details.
Sat. 23 Jul 05	NRP Group Loop Ride: Millersburg Ferry and Bob's Cruiser Cafe	All bikes & riders welcome. New route for 2005. Click HERE for all the details! PHOTO GALLERY
Fr-Su 22-24 Jul 05	AMA Superbike Race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. (800) MID-OHIO. Event info: (614) 793-4600 Mid-Ohio website	On your own.
Fr-Su 22-24 Jul 05	Carlisle Summer Bike-Fest	On your own.
Fr-Su 12-14 Aug 05	National RAT Event: St. Mary’s, PA Allegheny RAT Raid website (photos posted)	Click here for the event flyer (PDF format). A great weekend. 10 Nittany RAT members attended. PHOTOS
Fr-Su 19-21 Aug 05	National RAT Event: Stowe, VT. New England Raid	Click here for details. Attended: Ed Krippel & Deb Tenalio, Bob & Suellen Johnson, Dick & Becky Park, Woody and daughter Megan.
Su 21 Aug 05	Third Sunday Restaurant Run: A new destination each month.	August destination: The Willows Restaurant in beautiful Sinnemahoning. Leader Jon Polay. 5 bikes with 7 participants went on the ride.
Su 11 Sep 05	The Royal RAT Pack's "Crab (Cake) Run" Info from the Royal RAT's website: "Let's go back to the Nauti-Goose once again! http://www.nautigoosesaloon.com/ Everyone seems to enjoy this ride and the "Goose." Let's meet at McDonald's in Morgantown around 10:30. We'll pull out at 11:00AM. I'm planning a slightly different route than last year to give some variety. Several other packs will be joining us. Come join us for a great day of riding and great food!"	Check out PHOTO GALLERY C
Su 18 Sep 05	Third Sunday Restaurant Run: A new destination each month. 1PM 11:00AM departure from KMS, 90 minutes out, 90 minutes back, with a 60 minute meal sandwiched in between.	Destination: the City View Bar & Grill in Johnstown at the top of the Inclined Plane. Check out PHOTO GALLERY C
Fr-Su 23-25 Sep 05	National RAT Event: Dragon National RAT Rally in NC	Click here for details.
Su 25 Sep 05	PA Grand Canyon Ride - While this event is not sponsored by Nittany RAT Pack, pack members are invited and encouraged to participate in this ride.	Meet at the Nittany Mall McDonald's at 10AM. Lunch in Wellsboro. Return about 6 or 7PM. Ride Organizer: Chris Kepler. See "PHOTO GALLERY C"
Su 2 Oct 05	Virginia British MC Club - 14th Annual Rallye and Show in Leesburg, VA	On your own.
Sa 15 Oct 05	Kissell Motorsport's FALL OPEN HOUSE	"ALL COMERS RAT RUN" 2-Group Loop Rides will be held by the Nittany RAT Pack from 1:30-3PM.
Su 23 Oct 05	Second Sunday Restaurant Run: 11AM departure from KMS, 90 minutes out, 90 minutes back, with a 60 minute meal sandwiched in between. A new destination each month.	Frank Rainieri suggested The Old West Steakhouse in Hustontown, PA 17229 (Fulton County) for the final 2005 Sunday Restaurant Run. Route Details. See "PHOTO GALLERY C"
Sa 12 Nov 05	NRP Veteran's Day Ride (formerly scheduled for 11 Nov 05)	Weather-permitting, depart from Kissell's at 10:30AM for a 3 or 4-hour loop. Destination: Bob Logue's Vintage Motorcycle Display in Williamsport. See "PHOTO GALLERY C"
Sa 26 Nov 05	NRP Triumph Turkey Ride Cancelled due to the weather.	Weather-permitting, come along on one last loop ride from 1:30-4:30PM from Kissell's Shop. All brands welcome.