Since "One size does not fit all," the plan for 2009 is to offer rides for varied interests on a regular, monthly basis . . . combined with:
(1) the opportunities provided by the many established m/c events in PA and nearby states, and
(2) offers for additional rides / events from fellow riders.

Additional events, including impromptu rides, can be added if / when someone volunteers to act as that Ride Coordinator. So, as always, volunteers are welcome to speak up. The Event Coordinator is responsible to plan the ride route / times / destination and distribute the route info to fellow riders. It is not required that the Ride Coordinator lead the group on the road. All dates and details are subject to change by the respective Event Coordinator; the rides are "weather-permitting."

RIDE FORMAT: Ride within your comfort level; the priorities are safety and fun. Typically, we do "one-way group rides" to the destination, then folks are free come back with the group, on their own or via another route. Depending on those that show up and speak up, two Velocity Groups can be set up (Cruisers and Sport Riders).  Fuel and food costs are on your own. Each trip will leave (weather-permitting) from the Kissell Motorsport's shop. 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.  In all cases, feel free to bring along a fellow riding buddy, a seatmate and / or your camera.

New to the group? You are welcome; just show up!  Bikes with solo pilots and two-ups are always welcome. New to group riding? No problem; our rides are actually "one-way guided rides", but please check out this flyer (PDF) from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.

"NRR Restaurant Run" Rides

The NRR Restaurant Run motto is: "90 minutes out, 90 minutes back with a meal sandwiched in between."  Not real comfortable with "group rides?" These rides are only "one-way guided rides" to the target restaurant, then after the meal folks are welcome to come back as they wish (route, group, schedule, velocity, etc.). Departs from Kissell Motorsports at 11:00 AM (depending on the target location); usually returns about 5 PM. We don't take RSVPs since we can't predict the weather and don't know how many to reserve for, so we usually just take our chances and "show up" at the destination eatery. Overall, these have been very enjoyable rides with an occasional long meal, depending on the service there.

"NRR Day Tour" Rides

The "NRR Day Tour" is a full-day trip with a focus on riding and saddle-time to a special event or destination.

Rides depart from Kissell Motorsports (Kickstands Up at the noted time). Return about 5-6 PM, depending on the route. An optional, pre-ride breakfast may also be held locally, depending on the route and departure time.

(PS. And we don't ride like the guy in the photo...)

Sun. 19 Apr 09 c/o John Johnston

"To the historic Lewisburg Hotel, which is right on Market St. in the heart of Lewisburg. We will leave KMS parking lot at 11 AM sharp on Sunday 19 Apr 09, taking College Ave. west towards Pine Grove Mills, then turn east onto RT 45 for about 55 miles right into Lewisburg. After lunch, we might take a few minutes to stroll around the Lewisburg town center, then we will return via RT 192 through the R. B. Winter State Park (aka Halfway Dam), stopping for a breather, then continuing west on RT 192 into Centre Hall, where we will split up for home."

RIDE REPORT: "We left the KMS parking lot at 11 am with 10 riders on 8 bikes and headed east on Rt. 45 to Lewisburg. Since this was a short ride, we went out non-stop and were seated in the bar of the historic Lewisburg Hotel by 12:30 pm. Since we were the only group ordering lunch, service was fast and the food was tasty. We were mounted up before 2 pm and headed back via Rt. 192, after a quick gas-up. We had a relaxing stop at the dam at R. B. Winter State Park, and noted that the roadside pull-off was almost full with vehicles of fishermen out for the second day of trout season. After basking in the afternoon sun (!) for awhile, we sprinted west toward Centre Hall, where we split for our homes – I’m sure everyone got home by 3:30. All in all, a classic “season opener” with the weather being surprisingly cooperative. Bring on the rest of the riding season!"     By John Johnston

Sat. 25 Apr 09 to the
Antique Motorcycle Club of America National Meet
c/o Woody & Ann.
Plans: Bound for the Oley Fairgrounds, 477A Main Street, Oley, PA 19547 (near Reading). Free admission (but a $5 parking donation is requested). It's 155 miles to Oley via 322 and I-78. Leave from KMS at 8:30 AM sharp, take one break enroute, stroll the show for lunch & sights from noon - 2 PM, and then head back home with a stop at Cabela's in Hamburg. Slabbing will be involved, as needed. OPTIONAL: Pre-ride breakfast at the (new and now open) "State College Diner" at Hills Plaza at 7:30 AM.

LINK TO EVENT PHOTOS.

Sun. 31 May 09 to Skeeter's Pit BBQ in Shamokin Dam, PA, overlooking the Susquehanna River (per photo above). 11AM departure from KMS. Route will involve Rt. 322 to Lewistown then north on Rt. 522 to Selinsgrove, then to Skeeter's (total 75.3 miles one way). John at Skeeter's is expecting us around 1 PM. Google Map Link. 

RIDE REPORT / PHOTO GALLERY

Sat. 23 May 09 to the Flight 93 Memorial Site c/o Andrew Biddle.

We will be meeting at Kissell Motorsports at 8:30 AM, kickstands up and rolling at 9:00 AM. Round trip approx 225 miles. Plan to be home by 5PM. Lunch at the Historic Bedford Springs Resort "Frontier Tavern." Destination: The Flight 93 Memorial. Google Route Map. We'll head over the Pine Grove Mountain cutting across to 305 to Alexandria...then a short hop on 22, picking up 26 South to Everett. From Everett we'll take 30 West to the historic and beautiful Bedford Springs Resort, lunching at The Frontier Tavern. The Tavern's menu can be viewed here (PDF).  Some of the menu items are pricey, but a burger or chicken sandwich w/ drink will come in at less than $15 with tip. I've never eaten or been to this resort, but the public is welcome and it's supposed to be a super nice place to check out. After lunch, we'll head west to the Flight 93 Memorial, then head home...30 W to 403 North, 601 to 160, 53 cutting across on 164, to 36 and then taking the back way home from Hollidaysburg. By Andrew Biddle, 27 Apr 09  (Updated 8 May 09)

RIDE REPORT from Andrew Biddle: "We hit some rain heading to Petersburg, but it cleared and turned out to be a really nice day. Lunch at Bedford Springs was excellent, we kept the raping and pillaging to a minimum, and even left quietly, so we are all welcome back - although some of the fancy-shmancy guests were surprised to see us in our gear. The Flight 93 Memorial was interesting in a somber way...over 100 hawgs passed us, exiting, as we were coming in; it was an impressive group. We hit some really beautiful back roads on the way home from a very long day,  200+ miles."
RIDERS: Andrew Biddle, Jay Bartlett, Matt Kobi, John Mahon.
PHOTOS courtesy of Matt Kobi

Sun. 7 Jun 09 to the White Rose M/C Club near Hanover PA for their famous "AMA Class A Professional Hill Climb, Pro Series" c/o Jay Bartlett. Departed at 8:30AM; hillclimb started at 12:30 PM. CLICK HERE for the trip / route details from Jay. RIDE REPORT / PHOTO GALLERY HERE.

Sun. 11 Oct 09 to the Country Village Restaurant (for their Sunday Buffet) in Allensville, PA (near Bellville, PA) c/o Woody & Ann. 11:00 AM departure from KMS.

After lunch, we'll stop at the Swigart Antique Automobile Museum (in Mill Creek) for a 1-hour visit.  Click here for route info.

Click HERE for Ride Report and photos.

Sat. 3 Oct 09 to

CLICK HERE for the details from Ride Coordinator Andrew Biddle