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7th Annual NE Husky Gathering 2013

What if there was a co sanctioned traditional race event (enduro) on the Sunday

  • I like this. I race or wou;ld like to try a race and this would be a good way to try a race

    Votes: 10 38.5%

  • I don't like this. I want a weekend trail ride event with no distracters like a race.

    Votes: 2 7.7%

  • I don't mind either way as long as I have trails/track to ride on Sunday

    Votes: 7 26.9%

  • I like that this is a Husky and Vintage only event for us and by us

    Votes: 3 11.5%

  • I don't mind that there are other "outsiders" at the event late Saturday and all day Sunday

    Votes: 1 3.8%

  • I like. More options.....more riders to socialize with....more fun.

    Votes: 6 23.1%

  • I don't like.....I want it kept traditional and simple.

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Total voters
    26
Either someone is really good with photoshop, or someone has a lot of time on their hands. :lol:
 
Joe Chod said:
Julie Andrews lives nearby and the mountains in the Berkshires look like Austria....honest
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Holy Crap Joe, good thing i wasn't drinking something when i saw that or i would have it all over my screen, huge LOL..

Talked to Drew & i'm going to try my damnedest to get there this year..

Husky John
 
Joe, the shirt design is awesome.

I'm coming solo this year. I thought there was a chance the family would come too, but other summer events prevent it.

Count me in for a chicken.

I can't decide whether to ride the enduro vintage or on the 165... decisions, decisions... :) We'll just have to see how the KDX likes the terrain first.

I'll be rolling in LATE Friday. Can't wait!!
 
dfeckel said:
Joe, the shirt design is awesome.

I'm coming solo this year. I thought there was a chance the family would come too, but other summer events prevent it.

Count me in for a chicken.

I can't decide whether to ride the enduro vintage or on the 165... decisions, decisions... :) We'll just have to see how the KDX likes the terrain first.

I'll be rolling in LATE Friday. Can't wait!!
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Spread the word to the ECEA Boys there is a $1000 prize for Grand Champion! NETRA says that it is all theirs.....just sayin'
 
Hey Joe, my plans may have changed due to my best friend/riding partner, broke his tibia, ( non motorcycle accident). Tell me about this event on sunday is there only a race on could I trail ride? Also could I bring my son (7yrs old. Pw 50)? Any place for him/us to ride? I was supposed to enter the hancock Quarry Run Dual sport but I don't want to go alone. So this may be a option? Your Thoughts? Thanks Joe! Jim
 
Norman Foley said:
Funny, but we kind of envy the informality of the Western Gathering..... We have no public riding, so have to have it on private land. With the numbers of riders we get, the landowners want insurance, so that means AMA Charters, Sanctions and post event reports... file waivers and referee's report. We're responsible now, so we have to lay out a well marked trail loop, so no one gets lost or hurt riding the wrong way. Then of course, we have to lay out Joe's ISDE Grass Track too! It's so renowned... A picture of it was used in Spectro Oil's National ad campaign, featuring Fred Hoess racing Wally Palmer! This is just for an AMA Sanctioned trail ride, not a race. It gets complicated, but everybody who comes loves it and so does everyone who helps put it on!

Co-sanctioning with the enduro, will actually make it easier for us!
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This may be way too much to ask, but how soon will you know about dates for the 2014 gathering? Is there a mailing list of sorts? We used to live in Ithaca, have family there, and wuld love to make the journey from MO, but it would take some planning. Sounds like a blast! Here is wishing you great weather!
 
Nordic said:
This may be way too much to ask, but how soon will you know about dates for the 2014 gathering? Is there a mailing list of sorts? We used to live in Ithaca, have family there, and wuld love to make the journey from MO, but it would take some planning. Sounds like a blast! Here is wishing you great weather!
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A little early for next years date. It will most likely be in Cortland (still close to Ithaca) or by Albany. " Like" the Northeast Husky Gathering Face Book page or look here on CH for reports from this year's gathering and details for next year. I hope you can make it, in the future!
Norm
 
Jimmy250 said:
Hey Joe, my plans may have changed due to my best friend/riding partner, broke his tibia, ( non motorcycle accident). Tell me about this event on sunday is there only a race on could I trail ride? Also could I bring my son (7yrs old. Pw 50)? Any place for him/us to ride? I was supposed to enter the hancock Quarry Run Dual sport but I don't want to go alone. So this may be a option? Your Thoughts? Thanks Joe! Jim
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Open riding on Fri, and Sat. Trail loop and a grass track. either or or combine em...your choice. Kids welcome of course. Sunday, you can enter the event (its all included in our weekend) or just trail ride it. (trail riders leave 2 minutes after the last minute of the enduro and ride at own pace.) Or you can just stay with the son in and around grass track. It is at begining but you would need to clear off blue flag style when the enduro comes back through for lap 2. (grass track is at beginning of 20 mile trail loop.
 
Joe Chod said:
Heard Jeff Alessi may come by and be a guest riding instructor and give some "pointers" :lol: :D :doh:
(soory....could not resist)
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That is funny stuff. I grew up racing around upstate at Thunder Ridge, Broome Tioga, Oriskany Falls, and watching the races at Unadilla. I would say that it was a kinder and gentler time for MX. Looking forward to getting involved in some vintage events once I secure the right machine.
 
Joe Chod said:
Open riding on Fri, and Sat. Trail loop and a grass track. either or or combine em...your choice. Kids welcome of course. Sunday, you can enter the event (its all included in our weekend) or just trail ride it. (trail riders leave 2 minutes after the last minute of the enduro and ride at own pace.) Or you can just stay with the son in and around grass track. It is at begining but you would need to clear off blue flag style when the enduro comes back through for lap 2. (grass track is at beginning of 20 mile trail loop.
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JOe Thanks I may just come up will see. Thanks for the reply! Jim P.S. if I come I will find you!
 
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