2008
Day / Date |
Event Name / Website |
Local Details:
Departure Time
& Place, Return Time. |
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January 2008 |
Fr-Su
11-13 Jan 08 |
Cycle
World International MC Show in Washington, DC. |
All sorts of motorcycles |
Fr-Su
25-27 Jan 08 |
Cycle
World International MC Show in Cleveland, OH. |
|
February
2008 |
Fri
8 Feb 08 |
Annual NRR Pizza & Planning Meeting,
6:30-8:30 PM |
At John Johnston's house |
Fr-Fr
29 Feb -
9 Mar 08 |
Daytona Bike Week 2008 in Florida |
|
|
March
2008 |
Su
9 Mar 08 |
Daylight Savings Time begins (2:00 AM).
Clocks ahead
one hour. |
Sa
22 Mar 08 |
Kissell Motorsport's "READY TO RIDE EXTRAVAGANZA"
6-10PM at the KMS Shop. |
|
April 2008 |
Su
20 Apr 08 |
3rd Annual
"Meet and Eat"
at Denny's Beer
Barrel Pub, Clearfield |
From
Garry Simmons (Pittsburgh) on
http://www.sport-touring.net |
Su
27 Apr 08 |
NRR Restaurant Run (Season Opener) |
Bound for the Lewisburg Hotel. See all details HERE
RIDE REPORT |
|
May
2008 |
Sa
10 May 08 |
NRR LongRun
(to Somerset Co.) |
See all details
HERE. NOTE: A Saturday ride! |
Su
11 May 08 |
2008 Kissell Motorsport's TRACK DAY #1 at
BeaveRun |
(Also see their Fall 2008 Track Day on 21
Sep 08 below) |
Su
18 May 08 |
5th Annual
British
& European Classic MC Day
in Germantown, MD (near Frederick). |
Always a
great show to see new and old Euro-Iron.
For 2008, Triumph was the featured marque. |
Mo.
26 May 08 |
Memorial Day (Holiday) |
|
|
Fr-Su
30 May -
1 Jun 08 |
The
"Bennington Triumph Bash" (Vermont) |
Event website
HERE. |
|
June
2008 |
Mo-Sa
2-7 Jun 08 |
2008
Americade ® (26th
Annual) |
Lake George, NY |
Fr-Su
6-8 Jun 08 |
2008
Triumph
Come Home
®
Rally
(14th Annual) |
Held at White Rose Motorcycle Club near Hanover, PA.
Great event for old and new British Iron. On-site camping and nearby motels
available. Advance registration recommended; see
their website. |
Fr-Su
6-8 Jun 08 |
2008 Niagara Ontario RAT Rally (The "NiagaRAT's Rally") |
From Terry Grant
of the Ontario RATs: "We have again reserved the
Knights Inn,
7034 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls, Ontario (1-866-870-7777) as our
headquarters. Room rates (CDN): $49 Single; $59 Double. These are the
best rates in the area during peak tourist season and I suggest you
book ASAP. We expect this event to be the biggest single event for
RATS and Triumph riders in Ontario. Includes a group ride around the
beautiful Niagara area, wine tours, a trip to view the
Niagara Falls, shopping, Saturday evening gala supper with lots of
door prizes. You will have an opportunity to meet Triumph riders
from NY, PA, Michigan & Ontario. For further info, please contact me
by
email."
|
Sun
8 Jun 08 |
NRR Restaurant Run |
The "Lock Haven Line" by Brad & Jackie Babcock.
See more details HERE |
Fr-Fr
6-13 Jun 08 |
2008
Ohio Bike Week
(8th Annual) |
In Sandusky, OH |
Fr-Su
13-15 Jun 08 |
2008
Canadian Vintage
Motorcycle Group Rally
in Paris, Ontario |
From
Brad Babcock:
"This is a "must attend" event for us. Some of the other folks might be
interested in it. I can pass on info to anyone who might be interested. My
son and I will be riding to Paris early on
Thursday, the 12th, and anyone else who's interested is welcome to join us. It's
about a 7 hour ride, then we camp at the Rally site. If anyone's in
the area, but doesn't want to pay a rally fee, there are daily admissions, too." |
Sa-Su
14-22 Jun 08 |
85th
Motorcycle Week, Laconia,
New Hampshire |
Visit the event website
HERE. |
We-Sa
18-21 Jun 08 |
 2008
Honda Hoot™
XV
"The only amusement park where you bring the rides." |
Knoxville, TN. |
Th-Su
19-22 Jun 08 |
2008 Eastern US "Triumph Tiger Ride-In" |
At Blackwater Falls State Park near Davis, West Virginia. |
Th-Su
26-29 Jun 08 |
2008
Thunder In The Valley
® |
Johnstown, PA |
|
July 2008 |
|
Fr 4 Jul 08 |
Independence Day (Holiday) |
Th-Sa
10-12 Jul 08 |
 2008 Christian Neuhauser Memorial Ride
(Touring
Weekend) in Virginia |
Held at Natural Bridge, VA. Sponsored by
RoadRUNNER magazine.
Event website |
We
16 Jul 08 |
2008 Worldwide "RIDE TO WORK DAY" |
Visit
their website
for more info. |
We-Su
16-20 Jul 08 |
2008
Freedom
Fest Motorcycle Touring Rally (All brands welcome) |
The 8th Annual "Ultimate Mountain Ride" at
Snowshoe Mtn. Ski Resort in WV. |
Fr-Su
18-20 Jul 08 |
 28th
Annual
"British Biker Cooperative"
Motorcycle Rally & Show
at Eagle River Park, Blue River, WI |
Visit
their website
for more info. |
Su
20 Jul 08 |
NRR LongRun |
NOTE: A Sunday NRR LongRun ride for brunch in Olean NY. See all details
HERE. |
Fr-Su
25-27 Jul 08 |
Carlisle Bike Fest |
Link to their website. |
|
9th Annual Western
Maine European Motorcycle Meet
at the
Sunday River Ski
Resort near Bethel,
ME. |
The event is organized by
Mike Stackhouse. $5 pp at show. Half the fun of this event involves the
ride to and from western Maine (via NY, VT & NH).
|
 14th Annual
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
at
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Lexington, Ohio |
AMA event details
HERE. TRIUMPH will be the featured marque.
Special
Event Info for Triumph Riders posted HERE
|
|
August 2008 |
Fr-Su
1-3 Aug 08 |
Honda Super Cycle Weekend (Superbike Doubleheader)
at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course,
Lexington, OH |
Head's up, race fans... |
I.S.O.K. "Sidecar Ron-Dee-Voo V"
International Sidecar Rally near Laurelton, PA. (starts 31 Jul 08) |
Contact Claude Stanley (570) 837-5182 or
cstanley@sunlink.net
Held at the Union County Sportsman's Club at Weikert, PA |
Fr-Su
8-10 Aug 08 |
 27th Annual Rally
of the
Ohio Valley BSA Owner's
Club |
Held in Toronto, Ohio. Details posted
HERE |
Su
10 Aug 08 |
NRR Restaurant Run
including lunch in Lewisburg, the Millersburg Ferry and, of course, an ice
cream stop. |
See details HERE.
Ride Report |
Su
17 Aug 08 |
Lawn Fire Co. M/C Breakfast (Impromptu Ride) |
Ride Report |
Fr-Su
22-24 Aug 08 |
 "Ducati
Demo Truck Days"
at Kissell Motorsports Inc.
(Link
to PDF file) |
"The Duc Truck demo fleet is your chance to get in the
saddle and experience Ducati’s 2008 model lineup first hand. Schedule Of Events:
Friday 22 Aug 08: Demo Rides 10am-5pm; Music/Food/Fun 5pm-8pm
Saturday 23 Aug 08: Demo Rides 9am-3pm. Year end pricing on all remaining 2008 Ducati motorcycles,
apparel and accessories." |
|
The
2008 West Virginia
"Euro Rider Rendezvous"
(formerly the WV RAT Gathering) |
An informal gathering for Euro-Riders (Triumph, Ducati, Moto Guzzi, BMW, KTM,
Ural, etc.) at Canaan Valley State Park / Resort near
Davis, WV. Both
a Lodge and campsites are available on-site; advance lodging or campsite
reservations are recommended. Click HERE for more details. |
|
September 2008 |
|
Mo 1 Sep 08 |
Labor Day (Holiday) Note the
annual m/c show by the "British Embassy" Group near Woolrich PA on Sunday, per
Brad Babcock. |
Th-Su
11-14 Sep 08 |
 MotoGP Race
at The Indianapolis Speedway |
Event Website |
Sa
13 Sep 08 |
NRR LongRun
to Berkeley Springs, WV
Bulletin 4 Sep 08: This ride was withdrawn. |
A
Saturday ride! See more details HERE.
|
Fr-Su
12-14 Sep 08 |
2008 St. Marys Triumph Reunion (PA) |
From
Dan
Polin: "I am with Martins Moto RAT Steering Committee. Please let me know if anyone has interest in joining us in St. Marys,
PA. for the St. Marys Triumph Reunion at the Towne House Inn, 138 Center
St., St. Marys
PA, 814-781-1556. Martin Motor Sports & Martin Euro Sports is
bringing back the St. Marys Fall RAT RAID. |
Fr-Su
19-21 Sep 08 |
11th Annual Midwest Ride-In at
New Glarus, WI.,
organized by
Team
Triumph and their RAT Pack from Janesville, WI. |
Link to their
Registration form (PDF).
Ride Photos |
Su
21 Sep 08 |
2008 Kissell Motorsport's TRACK DAY #2 at
BeaveRun |
Click HERE
for a PDF format Event Info./Registration Form. Only 70 slots are
provided, so advance registration is required. |
|
Lawn Fire Co. M/C Breakfast Buffet (FYI only)
Last one for 2008 |
Ride Report
and event details (from their August event). |
Sa
27 Sep 08 |
Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc. "Ride For The
Heroes" Charity Ride
Registration Form (MS
Word format).
(Cancelled due to the weather forecast
w/ no make-up date.) |
Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc. will offer a special charity ride on Sat. 27 Sep
08 (with a rain date of Sunday 28 Sep 08). Proceeds will go towards a fund
that will finance a
monument at
the PA Military Museum for the 82 fallen members of the 2nd BCT of the
28th Division (PA National Guard). |
Su
28 Sep 08
5 Oct 08 |
Chris Kepler's "PA GRAND CANYON RIDE"
(to Tioga Co.)
NOTE POSTPONEMENT DUE TO RAIN. |
This ride is offered annually to all bikes & riders
by
Chris
Kepler. It is not sponsored by NRR, but Chris invites all area riders
to participate. Meet at the Nittany Mall McDonald's at 10:00 AM;
return about 6-7 PM. |
|
October 2008 |
Su
5 Oct 08 |
 "18th Annual Rallye"
of the
VA.
British MC ClubBritish & European Cycle Show, Swap Meet
& Auto Jumble at
Ida Lee Park, Leesburg, VA |
A nice ride and a fine event. 10AM-4PM. $9
pp admission. Another super show.
Event Photos |
Su
12 Oct 08 |
NRR Restaurant Run |
Headed to Clearfield c/o John Johnston. Details HERE |
Fr-Su
17-19 Oct 08 |
2008
Barber Vintage
Festival
& AHRMA Racing |
At
Barber Motorsports Park, Leeds, Alabama 35094. |
|
November 2008 |
|
Su
2 Nov 08 |
Daylight Savings Time ends (2:00 AM).
Clocks back
one hour. |
Su
9 Nov 08 |
"NRR Veteran's Day Ride
- The Big Valley Run"
Event Postponed due to the weather forecast. |
Bound for Allensville, PA in the Big Valley.
1 PM departure from KMS. Details
HERE |
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December 2008 |
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07-Nov-08
