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The 2007
PENNSYLVANIA GRAND CANYON
"
TIGER RIDE-IN"
Wellsboro, Tioga County, PA 16901
 Th-Su, 21-24 Jun 2007
For Triumph Tiger Enthusiasts
Page Last Updated on 30 Aug 2010

 

Graphic courtesy of Hans-Georg Lerdo

EVENT / RIDE SCHEDULE

Photos from the
Planning Weekend  >

The Planning Team Photos Photos From Around Town
Before you leave home... - As soon as you decide you're attending, please email Ed Dreikorn III that you (and your named guests) will be attending and where you'll be staying. This info will be helpful in planning the event. (Ed is camping at Stony Fork Campground; Woody, Rich & Jerry are staying at the Canyon Motel; Bob is staying at the Sherwood Motel.)
- Print out this schedule and bring it along (with your maps and / or GPS units).
- See you in Wellsboro! Ride safe.
Th 21 Jun 07

...longest day of 2007!

- Arrive and get settled into your motel or campsite, then explore the area.

5:30 PM: All Tigers meet beside "The Green" (the park opposite the Tioga County Courthouse, 118 Main Street) to decide on available supper sites, then go wherever you'd like (on your own).

6:45 PM: All Tigers meet beside The Green for a short evening loop ride to Colton Point State Park (the west rim of PA Grand Canyon) for group photos and an informal presentation ceremony. ROUTE INFO HERE. At Colton Point State Park, we'll all meet at 7:30PM at the farthest overlook (near Pavilion # 5). PDF map of park. A great time to catch up with old and new Tiger Ride-In friends.

9:00 PM: Deadline to purchase tickets @ $10 for the catered picnic at Lake Nessmuk Pavilions (Rt. 287 South of Wellsboro) for Saturday  at 7:00 PM. Please see Rich Button before 9PM Thursday to get your ticket, since we must commit a final count to the caterer at that time. The picnic on Saturday will be held rain or shine; no refunds can be provided. The Picnic-style Menu will include hotdogs, hamburgers, salads, soda, water, etc.

Fr 22 Jun 07 FRIDAY RIDES, ROUTES & EVENTS:

● Breakfast on your own.

8:30AM: Meet beside The Green to split into groups for the days rides; depart starting at 8:45AM. Lunch on the road. Back about 3PM.

FRIDAY OPTION #1: THE "PA. WILDS" LOOP (routing options added 13 Jun 07)
c/o Ed Dreikorn III and Rich Button - twisty roads, some dirt, small towns, Hyner View State Park (overlook).

FRIDAY OPTION #2: THE FINGER LAKES LOOP (routing added 3 Jun 07)
c/o Bob Wheeler and Woody - sweepers, small towns, the Glenn Curtiss Museum and/or the Bully Hill Winery Tour near Hammondsport, NY. Wait until you see this great museum - motorcycles, boats, planes, engines!

FRIDAY OPTION #3: "GO YOUR OWN WAY..." on your own Tiger adventure.

6:00PM: Supper on your own.

Sa 23 Jun 07 SATURDAY RIDES, ROUTES & EVENTS:

● Breakfast on your own.

8:30AM: Meet beside The Green to split into groups for the days rides; depart starting at 8:45AM. Lunch on the road. Back about 3PM.

SATURDAY OPTION #1:  (routing added 14 Jun 07)
"THE WOOLRICH LOOP"
will include some more fine roads, the Original Woolrich Factory Store in Woolrich, PA, and Hyner View State Park (in case you missed it on Friday) with Rich Button & Ed Dreikorn III. ROUTE POSTED HERE.
Lunch on the road at the Black Forest Inn. Back about 3PM.

SATURDAY OPTION #2:  (routing added 3 Jun 07)
"THE PA LUMBER MUSEUM / TIOGA CENTRAL RAILROAD LOOP"
, both west of Wellsboro along US Route 6. C/o Bob Wheeler & Woody. Entrance fees on your own. Lunch on the road. At Tioga Central RR, the trains depart at 11AM & 1PM.
Back to Wellsboro about 3 or 4PM. ROUTE POSTED HERE
Destination websites: PA LUMBER MUSEUM   &  TIOGA CENTRAL RAILROAD

SATURDAY OPTION #3: "GO YOUR OWN WAY..." on your own adventure.

6:30PM: Meet at Lake Nessmuk Park Pavilion (rain or shine; located about 1 mile south of town on Route 287, N41 43.556 W77 17.378) for a catered Picnic Supper (hotdogs, hamburgers, salads, sodas) by Harland's Family Restaurant. Meal serving starts at 7PM.
NOTE: So the caterer will have enough food, it is necessary for each person to purchase a $10 ticket by 9PM on Thursday evening - please see Rich Button. No ticket, no food. Sorry, no refunds.

Su 24 Jun 07 Pack'em up and head for home.

Participation in any group ride or event is not required... "Simple is good."  Since the group will be staying at different sites, all rides will depart from beside "The Green" - which is a one-block sized park in the middle of town, directly opposite the Tioga County Courthouse, 118 Main Street. Please arrive for each ride fully-fueled and ready to ride.

A special thanks to the following folks for their cooperation and assistance in planning this event:
▪ the Wellsboro Parks & Recreation Department and Director Pete Herres for their hospitality,
▪ the Wellsboro Chamber of Commerce c/o Mary Worthington, and
▪ the Wellsboro Police Department c/o Chief Tom Young.

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