2013 Northeast
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01-06-2013, 03:59 PM
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Rode through Maine last year the coastal route on our way to Cape Breton. Then on the way back went through the lake and mountain region of Maine and into NH. The White Mountains were incredible, rode up Mount Washington, the Kancamangus highway was all great. Thinking about going back to the White Mountain area this fall and stay in one place for a few days.
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01-06-2013, 09:41 PM
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01-15-2013, 06:09 PM
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A lot of nice riding thru the Bershires of Western, MA ... and depending upon your schedule a smattering of events like the Indian Motorcycle rally, BritJam, etc.
If on the Maine coast, you should check out Bentley's Saloon in Arundel.
There is also the Rhinebeck Grand National Meet in June in NY.
There is probably something going on every month in each of the Northeast states.
If on the Maine coast, you should check out Bentley's Saloon in Arundel.
There is also the Rhinebeck Grand National Meet in June in NY.
There is probably something going on every month in each of the Northeast states.
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01-16-2013, 05:10 AM
Don't know when you are coming but one of my favorite rides in checking out all the covered bridges in VT in the fall. Mt Washington is on my to do list. It's supposed to be spectacular if you ride up on the right day. Plan for weather of all types around NY. We have quite a few riders in the area so if you ride up here, post something and maybe we can have a forum meetup of some kind for the afternoon. June is Anericade in Lake George, NY and some beautiful riding. Many of us will be there!
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01-16-2013, 08:43 PM
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If NH is your destination...
I don't know of many specific places to stay but coming through NY you have the Adirondacks and Lake George which are great. In NH you have the White Mountain National Forest with some great riding through RT 112 which is also known as the Kancamagus Highway with lots of great sites, especially in the fall when the leaves turn. In NH you also have Crawford Notch and Franconia Notch in the northern White Mtns. And you also have Mount Washington which is spectacular from the top but can have major climate changes. As for eating in NH if you are anywhere near Squam lake in the Holderness/Ashland/Plymouth area you have to eat at The Italian Farmhouse or The Common Man. Always great meals there. If you get into Southern Maine I would definitely go to the Kittery Trading Post and then take route 1A ( Ocean Blvd ) into Portsmouth NH and south into Hampton and Salisbury. Great twisties along the ocean with lots of great pull offs and sites. It's a short ride but very scenic
Both places are tourist destinations so there is lots to do, and places to stay and eat. The two towns bookend the Kankamangus highway which is a spectacular ride. Check out Gordies Restaurant in Lincoln, very friendly and a great meal, but I always loved the other two restaurants as well.
Last edited by Csousanh; 01-16-2013 at 08:57 PM.
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01-21-2013, 08:46 AM
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Read this post on Sunday and was thinking of all the places we've rode to that most of you have mentioned. I'd like to add a couple more to the list, Rt.2 Bethel,Maine, Smokin Good BBQ across from the Irving quick stop. Some real good food. Great road,all new pavement a few years ago. Rt. 25 Plymouth,NH, George's seafood and BBQ. Sorry I can't remember the streets, but the Clam Bake in Old Orchard, Maine is amazing too.
One of the things we try when we ride is find good roads and good food. So far we have done alright. ( My leather coat keeps shrinking,go figure!
)
Drop me a pm if I can help.
One of the things we try when we ride is find good roads and good food. So far we have done alright. ( My leather coat keeps shrinking,go figure!
)Drop me a pm if I can help.