2012 Nor'Easter's Fall Quabbin Reservoir Ride

[95spfldmax]

Now that Rice-O-Rama has come & gone.........Now that the fall riding season is upon us...........And back by popular demand..........unk:

The 2012 Nor'Easter's Fall Quabbin Reservoir Ride​

The Primary date: 10/07/12
The Rain date: 10/14/12

The planned route: https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=216391101607076555014.0004a7de2643e098d279e&msa=0

I've created a Social Group in my CP area for those interested to attend can sign up to stay updated.

More info will be added as the date approaches..........

 

[twistedmax]

I'll be there. Mike I think that covered bridge is open now, it would be a nice spot for pics?

 

[gamorg02]

tenative for me on both. but sundays are a maybe whereas saturdays are a nogo

 

[dannymax]

Ut - oh, anniversary weekend! But if it rains.....maybe!

 

[twistedmax]

Bridge is open,nice spot for pics. Mike let me know if you want to ad this spot, I found where the rd goes could work right in?

 

[95spfldmax]

Bridge is open,nice spot for pics. Mike let me know if you want to ad this spot, I found where the rd goes could work right in?

Cool......I went looking at the map and I wonder if those roads running parallel to 32A but closer to the water are open to use? I doubt it. But will have to go over there exploring before the ride.

 

[twistedmax]

Let me know when? maybe after work some night:ummm: .Saterday Im working on the truck and getting rid of some scrap:bang head: and sunday Im takin off somewhere :confused2: , I dont know where Im going but Im on my way, I'm gonna try to do 200-250 miles prolly up toward vermont-Ny lines:confused2::clapping:

 

[95spfldmax]

Let me know when? maybe after work some night:ummm: .Saterday Im working on the truck and getting rid of some scrap:bang head: and sunday Im takin off somewhere :confused2: , I dont know where Im going but Im on my way, I'm gonna try to do 200-250 miles prolly up toward vermont-Ny lines:confused2::clapping:

I'm busy this weekend. Maybe next.........

 

[95spfldmax]

If anyone's interested in joining the Social Group here's a link.....

http://www.vmaxforum.net/group.php?groupid=20

 

[twistedmax]

Im in, and I wont puss out half way through this year!

 

[old timer]

tenative for me on both. But sundays are a maybe whereas saturdays are a nogo

+1...

 

[sdt354]

Im in, and I wont puss out half way through this year!

Having as issue with your bike wasn't pussing out Bro. I hope we all can get together beforethe bad weather.

 

[95spfldmax]

Well...we made it out for a pre-ride recognisence<sp> run today (twistedmax, V-Four & myself). Found some good, new, less-traveled roads to modify my planned route with them.

https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msi...ll=42.331646,-72.255707&spn=0.354817,0.727158

Below some pics of the covered bridge we stopped last time when it was closed for repair but is open now..

 

[95spfldmax]

One week to go.............Too early to know what the weather's going to do....stay tuned...............

 

[sdt354]

One week to go.............Too early to know what the weather's going to do....stay tuned...............

I talked to Mark, we're planning on riding up weather permitting. Besides I have something for Danny I've been holding on too. I hope he makes the ride, or I'll give it to you for a relay? It will be great to see the Vmax Bro's again.
Steve-o

 

[naughtyG]

That covered bridge looked mental. If it's ever wet when you ride through there, do remember that riding on wet wood is just like riding on ice - NO grip whatsoever. I know from experience, we had wooden drawbridges across the canal in my hometown, and I saw so many cyclists, mopeds and bikes stack it whenever it was wet..

 

[95spfldmax]

That covered bridge looked mental. If it's ever wet when you ride through there, do remember that riding on wet wood is just like riding on ice - NO grip whatsoever. I know from experience, we had wooden drawbridges across the canal in my hometown, and I saw so many cyclists, mopeds and bikes stack it whenever it was wet..

I had the same thoughts...thanks for the heads-up....of course when Twisted went thru there that dry day you couldn't tell the difference...his tire never stopped spinning :biglaugh:

 

[95spfldmax]

I talked to Mark, we're planning on riding up weather permitting. Besides I have something for Danny I've been holding on too. I hope he makes the ride, or I'll give it to you for a relay? It will be great to see the Vmax Bro's again.
Steve-o

You guys are prob coming from the farthest. Is trying to meet at Exit 5 Ludlow Pride Station for 10:00am too early for you guys? My latest route is predicted to take 3.5hrs plus I figure 1-1/2 for lunch & stops. 5 hours would put us back at the Turnpike for about 3:00-3:30ish plus your time to ride home (Pats kick-off at 4:25 BTW). Does this sound like a plan? Or should I shave some time off the ride? Thoughts anyone?

 

[95spfldmax]

early report......time for it to either way but dry at the moment......stay tuned......


Sunday

Mostly cloudy. Fog early. High of 59F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night

Clear. Low of 41F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.


Hourly Forecast6AM12 Noon6PM12 MidnightTemp. | Dew Point45 | 3552 | 3356 | 3145 | 26Wind5 mph West8 mph WNW7 mph NW6 mph NNWHumidity64%48%38%45%Chance of Precip.0%0% 0%0%Cloud Cover98%98%49% 0% ConditionsOvercastFogPartly CloudyClearSunrise & Sunset6:51 AM
6:23 PM

 

[twistedmax]

Mike, you know that winery we passed......................they have jazz & sangria on sunday:ummm:. I tasted some of their wine at the big E.


And that bridge was wet, wasnt it?:confused2: