On 15 Jan 07, six NRR riders volunteered to take charge of the monthly 2007 Restaurant Runs with regard to selecting a Sunday in that month, departure time, route sheets and "Target Menu" (the destination). Generally, each leader will aim for the 2nd Sunday of each month (except April & May) with an 11:00AM departure, but it's entirely up to each volunteer Ride Leader. The details will be posted here when available.

As usual, all riders, passengers, and bikes are welcome. Since we don't take RSVPs, can't predict the weather, and don't know how many to reserve for, we usually just take our chances and "show up" to eat at that restaurant. Fuel and food costs are on your own. Each trip will leave from the new Kissell Motorsport's shop (weather-permitting). Please arrive at KMS 15 minutes prior, fueled and ready-to-leave at the designated time. Please check the Yahoo! Group (a free subscription is required to join the email group) for any last-minute trip details. Depending on the number of bikes that appear, we will divide into two velocity groups: Sport Riders and Cruisers.

Typically, there is a "group ride" to the restaurant, we eat, then folks are free come back with the group, on their own or via another route. In any event, feel free to bring your best date and your camera, too.

2007 Sunday	Depart Time from KMS	"2007 NRR Restaurant Run" Destination & Details	Volunteer Event Leader
22 Apr 07 3rd Sunday	11:00 AM	The "Super-Burger Ride"... The April Restaurant Run was rescheduled 15 Apr 07 to 22 Apr 07. Here are the details by John for a "Clearfield Trip" involving Denny's Pub: "...We will take some nice back roads up like PA 45 to PA 453 (through Tyrone and up the mountain) to PA 879 into Clearfield for lunch. Then continue on PA 879 to PA 144 (going through Karthaus) back to the S.C. area. Not TOO long a ride in case the weather is not "just so." MAP OF ROUTE courtesy of Christopher Clark RIDE REPORT / PHOTOS	John Johnston
20 May 07 3rd Sunday	11:00 AM	The "Ribs at Raystown Ride"...   Departs 11:00AM from Kissell Motorsports, weather-permitting. Please arrive by 10:45AM, fully-fueled and ready to ride. It's about 78 miles (a little less than two hours) to get to Seven Points Marina. Less time to return. If desired, we can split up into two velocity groups. Riders requiring a, hmmm, more-spirited pace may choose to leave in advance of the group Tom will be leading. Hope to see you at KMS; all bikes are welcome! Clem's Barbeque (yes, the Port Matilda Clem's) is also operating the restaurant at the Seven Points Marina at Raystown Lake for the Spring/Summer season. It's nothing fancy, but they have outdoor seating overlooking the lake and the boat docks. They have burgers and other stuff, if you're not into ribs. ROUTE:   (Click here for the route map in PDF format, courtesy of Tom D. King): Tom's Report: "About twelve people made the trip. It was cool with a threat of rain and I think that discouraged some people from coming along, but we were very fortunate and it really didn't start raining until we reached Pine Grove Mills on the way home. Clem's was a nice place to eat, and as far as I know, a good time was had by all." RIDE PHOTOS HERE	Tom D. King
10 Jun 07 2nd Sunday	11:00 AM	The "Topp-Of-The-Morning Ride"... Target Food Stop: Topp's Diner along Rt. 22 at Mill Creek (near Huntingdon, just down the road from Miller's Diner). Route: (Route sheets will also be provided to riders by Jon) - Depart KMS at 11:00 AM - PA. Rt. 26 South to McAlevy's Fort, then left onto PA. Rt. 305 to Belleville. - Left onto PA Rt. 655 to US Rt. 322 then to Yeagertown.  - Take PA Rt. 103 South to Rt. 522. Turn right onto Rt. 522 North to US Rt. 22 signal near Mt. Union, then left. Continue to Mill Creek traffic signal. Straight thru, then watch for diner on the right. "Topp off" that stomach. - Return route options will be available as a group or individually. Two velocity groups will set out, if numbers permit. In all cases, ride within your comfort zone. Pending the weather, Jon will postpone this ride to 17 Jun 07 (Father's Day). 13 bikes attended. Our thanks to Jon Polay for coordinating this ride.	Jon Polay
8 Jul 07 2nd Sunday	11:00 AM	The "Wooden Nickel Ride"... Board the paddlewheel across the Susquehanna River (the Millersburg Ferry) then head to the nearby "Wooden Nickel" restaurant in Millersburg for a late lunch. Click HERE for trip route. RIDE REPORT with photos	Woody & Ann
5 Aug 07 (1st Sunday)	11:00 AM	The "Pine Creek Ride"... John Johnston has planned this ride to eat at the Hotel Manor along Pine Creek. The suggested route is to go out College Ave east to Pleasant Gap, then 144 to 192 at Centre Hall, then to 880 at Rebersburg, then to 44 through Ravensburg State Park, Jersey Shore and Waterville, to 414 to Blackwell. Coming back we can take 414 just a bit further to 287 south back to US 220 and then 64 back to State College. 2  velocity groups will set out, if numbers permit. In all cases, ride within your comfort zone. This event is weather-permitting.    (Photos HERE)	John Johnston
Su 23 Sep 07	Impromptu Ride	Rode to Knoebel's Grove Amusement Park for a late-lunch: 11:00 AM depart Kissell's. Rt. 192 to Rt. 880 to Rt. 44 East to Rt. 54 into Danville, then Elysburg. Lunch and linger at Knoebel's Grove. Leave there about 3:30 PM. Return at 5:30 PM.  c/o Woody & Ann and John Johnston. Loop Ride: 103 miles out, 87 miles back.	Woody & Ann
14 Oct 07 (2nd Sunday)	11:15 AM	The "Elk View Cruise"... to Elk County and the PA Wilds. Click HERE for details. Some photos posted HERE.	Chris Kepler

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

▪ Provide assistance and group information at dealer events held by Kissell Motorsports. Those details will be posted as they are announced by KMS.

▪ Craig Kissell also offered to provide a NRR Bulletin Board at the new shop for info about the group, the riders and their bikes... if a volunteer would step forward to develop and maintain the board.  Anyone?

▪ For interested riders to "step up" with suggestions to organize and serve as Ride Leaders for other monthly rides. Here are some suggestions for destinations, but new ideas are welcome:

So what's involved in volunteering to coordinate an NRR Ride?

• Plan a favorite destination & the loop routes (departing from the new KMS shop). The routes are just as important as the destination.
• Decide the date & times (check the main Event Schedule to avoid conflicts with other events).
• Prepare the Route Sheets for the trip. *
• Email the details to Woody to post here, then also post some info & the URL for the event for the NRR Yahoo! Group.
• Print out one of the NRR Waiver Forms to obtain the signature of every driver and rider just before departure.
• Get someone to take some photos for the Photo Gallery.

* With regard to the Route Sheets... (for safety, it's required that each rider be given a Route Sheet with either the text route or a map with the route): Tom D. King offered to donated the copying of route sheets at his business (King Printing). About 20 copies per ride is usually a safe (optimistic) number.

Thank you for helping to improve the Nittany Road Riders.