3rd annual North East Husqvarna Gathering --- August 2009

I just talked to Terry Fox at foxpowersports.com in New York (315-866-1200). Extremely nice and helpful person. He is putting on the 3rd annual North East Husky Gathering.

The gathering is August 21, 22, 23 which is much earlier this year to avoid the more inclement weather (remember the hurricane going up the eastern seaboard last year on it's way to the gathering?).

But that means time is very short and if people are going they need to send the information asap. Preferably before August.

Below is a partial cut / paste from an email I've received from him, hopefully it makes sense. If I've made a mistake please correct me. There is also a Word document attached.

I will be donating 4 Cafe Husky contributing memberships that can be raffled off. That is about the only thing I can think of that I can give that would be unique. I will also send some vinyl graphics/stickers to him. He can either raffle or give those out as he sees fit.

It warms my heart to know there are good people like Terry.

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Last year’s event was the second of its kind, and despite the heavy rain on Saturday, it drew even more riders than the first year. Our hope this year is to draw even more enthusiasts than in the past two years combined, which is obtainable do to the exceptional riding facility with 350 acres of tracks & trails, open for any caliber rider. In the past, the ages of attendees were ranging from 8 to 80, which emphasizes, the Husqvarna Motorcycle name touches a wide range of people.


This year’s location is Thunder Ridge Sports Complex, off Route 8, 130 Michael Lane, South Edmeston, NY 13411

www.thunderridge.biz (Just down the road from the world famous Unadilla Valley MX Track)

(Arrows will be up on event days to facilitate guiding the Husky faithful)


There is ample level parking, primitive camping and miles and miles of marked trails, an AMA district MX track section, as well as several other practice tracks, (for the MX guys and some of the Senior/vintage folks out there).


This year’ schedule is; Friday Night: Camping and Registration

Saturday: Ride all day

Saturday Night: Chicken BBQ, Bench Racing, Raffles, and Bon-fire

Sunday: More riding, including 2 or 3 man team competitions with multiple riding challenges


Of course, the big highlight of the weekend is the 2 days of riding, however ranked second is Saturday night’s time spent together as a group. This is “Bench Racing” at it’s best, with our favorite beverages included .This is the best opportunity for the riders to discuss our likes, and/or dislikes, and the various forms of ownership support. Saturday night after dinner, is also the best time to do our charity raffle.


Each year, since it’s inception, the Northeast Husky Gathering has taken all it’s proceeds from the event, and have given the entire amount to a deserving off road enthusiast, or family member, who has a financial need, due to a medical condition. Our hope is to let the recipient know that we care, by donating every little bit we can, to help them through their financial strain. This year we have 2 recipients in mind; 1 with MS, and the other, a child losing his eyesight at the young age of 6.

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Should be another great husky get together. Sure wish I could make it.

Sounds great. Wish I weren't out here on the left-out coast.