2013 Berkshire Big Adventure -- May 18 & 19 -- AMA National Two Day Event - Page 5

Dualsport Chic · 02-27-2013, 09:31 AM

Any new updates on this year's BBA?

sailer · 02-27-2013, 12:50 PM

WitchCityBallabio · 02-27-2013, 12:58 PM

I'm definitely in. The new set of Pirelli Scorpion Rally tires came in last week. Can't wait. Sounds like a lot of fun.

Rusty Rocket · 02-27-2013, 01:20 PM

Nothing really new at this time. We have a club meeting in another week so something could come out of there.

Collybus · 03-04-2013, 06:33 PM

Is there any alternative to camping? Like, maybe a Ritz Carlton in the area?

Do you think my 30-year-old Suzuki thumper (SP250) would fit in to this group?

Gone-Native · 03-04-2013, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Collybus

Is there any alternative to camping? Like, maybe a Ritz Carlton in the area?

Do you think my 30-year-old Suzuki thumper (SP250) would fit in to this group?

I suppose you'll want Starbucks in the morning too

Gargoyle · 03-04-2013, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Collybus

Is there any alternative to camping? Like, maybe a Ritz Carlton in the area?

Do you think my 30-year-old Suzuki thumper (SP250) would fit in to this group?

Your vintage Suzuki should fit in nicely.

And here are a few choices for camping and lodging beyond the event site.

This Inn is in Sandisfield ==> http://newbostoninn.com/

CT Motels/Hotels Listed Closest First

Quality Inn
395 Winsted Rd.
Torrington, CT 06790
860-496-8808

Super 8 Motel
492 E. Main St.
Torrington, CT 06790
860-496-0811

MA Motels/Hotels Listed Closest First

Super 8 Motel
170 Housatonic St. (Rte. 20)
Lee, MA 01238
413-243-0143

Sunset Motel (economy)
150 Housatonic St. (Rte. 20)
Lee, MA 01238
413-243-0302

Best Value Inn (economy)
900 Pleasant St. (Rte 102)
Lee, MA 01238
413-243-0501

Rodeway Inn (economy)
200 Laurel St. (Rte. 20)
Lee, MA 01238
413-243-0813

Best Western/Black Swan Inn (upscale)
Laurel St (Rte. 20) @ Laurel Lake
Lee, MA 01238
413-243-2700

Econo-Lodge
130 Pittsfield Rd. (Rtes. 7 & 20)
Lenox, MA 01240
413-637-4244

Days Inn
194 Pittsfield Rd. (Rtes. 7 & 20)
Lenox, MA 01240
413-637-3560

The Yankee Inn (upscale)
461 Pittsfield Rd. (Rtes. 7 & 20)
Lenox, MA 01240
413-499-3700

Howard Johnson Express Inn
462 Pittsfield Rd. (Rtes. 7 & 20)
Lenox, MA 01240
413-442-4000
800-446-4656

Mayflower Motor Inn (economy)
474 Pittsfield Rd. (Rtes. 7 & 20)
Lenox, MA 01240
413-443-4468

Massachusetts State Campgrounds

http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/western/toll.htm
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/western/gran.htm
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/western/octm.htm
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/western/bear.htm

Private Campgrounds

White Pines Campground
232 Old North Rd.
Winsted, CT 06098
860-379-0124
800-622-6614

Camp Overflow
PO 645
Otis, MA 01253
413-269-4036

Prospect Mountain Campground
PO Box 323
1349 Main Rd. (Rte. 57)
Granville, MA 01034
888-550-4762

Rusty Rocket · 03-04-2013, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Collybus

Do you think my 30-year-old Suzuki thumper (SP250) would fit in to this group?

If it still has it's lights and muffler, sure thing. I had an SP600. Ideal for this ride.

Collybus · 03-05-2013, 06:27 AM

Thanks for the responses. Definitely interested, and I suppose someone on a circa 1983 motorcycle can stay at a Super 8 and grab a Dunkin Donuts.

The bike just passed inspection, which means it's in better shape than it's owner, and we both did a couple of miles of snow-covered trails last Saturday and survived unscathed. Good to go!

Rusty Rocket · 03-05-2013, 06:59 AM

another spot for lodging near the start:

The Granby Motel
(860) 653-2553
551 Salmon Brook St, Granby, CT 06035

blitchfield · 03-05-2013, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty Rocket

another spot for lodging near the start:

The Granby Motel
(860) 653-2553
551 Salmon Brook St, Granby, CT 06035

Ah yes the granby ritz, ever notice the "N" is backwards on the sign?

Rusty Rocket · 03-05-2013, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blitchfield

Ah yes the granby ritz, ever notice the "N" is backwards on the sign?

Never noticed. Google maps has it at 18.5 miles from the start.

Tried Google street view, but the sign isn't in focus.

viverrid · 03-05-2013, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Collybus

Thanks for the responses. Definitely interested, and I suppose someone on a circa 1983 motorcycle can stay at a Super 8 and grab a Dunkin Donuts.

The Lee, MA Super 8 is only about 100 feet from the Lee, MA Dunkin Donuts. Just one small property between them, which used to be my office.

viverrid · 03-05-2013, 10:54 AM

P.S. - Still riding snowmobiles up this way; I saw them towing the grooming sled along a trail yesterday. Ground is solidly snow covered.

RichBeBe · 03-05-2013, 11:59 AM

I should unsubscribe. I finally have a bike that would be fun for this ride and we have our club's hare scramble that weekend.

02-27-2013, 09:31 AM	#61
Dualsport Chic Adventurer Joined: Feb 2012 Location: Western CT Oddometer: 14	2013 BBA Updates Any new updates on this year's BBA? __________________ DC Carpe Diem

02-27-2013, 12:50 PM	#62
sailer trained Cirus Bear Joined: Aug 2009 Location: North Andover, Mass Oddometer: 698	__________________ get out and live

02-27-2013, 12:58 PM	#63
WitchCityBallabio Guzzi weirdo Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Witch Killin' Capital of the World Oddometer: 382	I'm definitely in. The new set of Pirelli Scorpion Rally tires came in last week. Can't wait. Sounds like a lot of fun. __________________ 2011 Moto Guzzi Griso SE, 2009 Moto Guzzi Stelvio 2004 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Ballabio, 1979 Moto Guzzi V1000 Roadster Cafe 1970 Moto Guzzi Ambassador 1966 Moto Guzzi Stornello IBA # 35648

02-27-2013, 01:20 PM	#64
Rusty Rocket Life behind "Bars" Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Northcentral CT Oddometer: 6,242	Nothing really new at this time. We have a club meeting in another week so something could come out of there. __________________ 1996 DR 650 (a big girl that likes it dirty) 1973 Penton Six-Days (mint) 1971 Suzuki TS185 (needs restoration) 2005 KTM 400exc w/ BajaDesigns D/S light kit

03-04-2013, 06:33 PM	#65
Collybus If it moves-drive it Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Quincy, Ma. Oddometer: 61	Is there any alternative to camping? Like, maybe a Ritz Carlton in the area? Do you think my 30-year-old Suzuki thumper (SP250) would fit in to this group? __________________ 2011 Kawasaki Concours 1983 Suzuki SP250R 1974 Grumman Traveler

03-05-2013, 06:27 AM	#69
Collybus If it moves-drive it Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Quincy, Ma. Oddometer: 61	Thanks for the responses. Definitely interested, and I suppose someone on a circa 1983 motorcycle can stay at a Super 8 and grab a Dunkin Donuts. The bike just passed inspection, which means it's in better shape than it's owner, and we both did a couple of miles of snow-covered trails last Saturday and survived unscathed. Good to go! __________________ 2011 Kawasaki Concours 1983 Suzuki SP250R 1974 Grumman Traveler

03-05-2013, 06:59 AM	#70
Rusty Rocket Life behind "Bars" Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Northcentral CT Oddometer: 6,242	another spot for lodging near the start: The Granby Motel (860) 653-2553 551 Salmon Brook St, Granby, CT 06035 __________________ 1996 DR 650 (a big girl that likes it dirty) 1973 Penton Six-Days (mint) 1971 Suzuki TS185 (needs restoration) 2005 KTM 400exc w/ BajaDesigns D/S light kit

03-05-2013, 10:54 AM	#74
viverrid not dead yet Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Western Mass Oddometer: 26,317	P.S. - Still riding snowmobiles up this way; I saw them towing the grooming sled along a trail yesterday. Ground is solidly snow covered. __________________ Advanced pancreatic cancer diagnosed 04/2010. 95% mortality within 2 years but NOT DEAD YET. Been thru & still doing all sorts of treatments. Gonna keep doing what I'm doing until I can't any more.

03-05-2013, 11:59 AM	#75
RichBeBe All Hail Seitan!!! Joined: Mar 2004 Location: NYC Oddometer: 5,559	I should unsubscribe. I finally have a bike that would be fun for this ride and we have our club's hare scramble that weekend. __________________ "Remember that an enduro tests the endurance of three things: your machine, your body, and your wits. Only one has to fail to keep you from reaching the finish line." Cycle World March 1966

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