www.sportriders.com - 2002 Rides Page

PLEASE READ!!!
Official Rides - A note from Dave.

September 8th, 2002
The SRNE Elitist Snobbery Promenade

On Labor Day, Tammy and I had SRNE founder Aaron and his wife Marianne over to our new condo, along with longtime members and friends Chris and Paige LaLiberte. Tammy wanted to have a party, so as to celebrate the new place, and also to meet the people I frequently talk about. Me? I just wanted to be left alone. Tammy promised to do all the cooking and such, as long as I bought the food so it was a go. The party ended up being a great time, and we all ate too much! However, a nice idea came out of it, too.

August 11th, 2002
Ride the Cool Roads

I started this sportriding thing about 4 years ago. My husband mentions he’s been participating on this SRNE mailing list and they’re doing a group ride. Well, I’ve been given plenty of suggestive reading while my husband has graciously attempted to teach me this fine art. However, the first group ride is somewhat frightening for me. I assumed everyone else would know more than me. I was very wrong about that. Over my first riding season, I met a great group of folks who shared their love of riding and wealth of knowledge.

July 5th, 2002
Ice Cream - Western Mass

A few new members met Aaron and I and we went on a ride looking for ice cream. Is that really so bad? It actually was a very good time and we met some new members of SRNE. This should be a regular thing!

June 30th, 2002
MSF Experienced Rider Course for SRNE

Ken Condon and I try to hold one of these every year. We take the standard Motorcycle Safety Foundation ERC and put a slight sport riding twist into the program. The classroom has more a more sport riding slant to it, and then on the range we hold a cornering class after the ERC is completed. It always goes over very well, and every had a blast!

June 29th, 2002
Motomarket - Acton, Mass

The main reason for this ride was to pick up some Honda Polish. This stuff is just amazing and a very easy way to get a nice shine on your bike. I brought the camera in so that I could get some photo's of Motomarket. Many riders do not know what the place is about, so I figured I would show them!

June 7th-9th, 2002
Formula One Grand Prix - Montreal, Canada

In June 2002, Montréal will play host to one of the Formula 1 races being staged in the world. A Formula 1 Grand Prix race has been held in Canada almost every year since 1967. The first-ever Canadian Grand Prix was run on Sunday, August 17, 1967 at Mosport Race Park, northeast of Toronto.

May 20th, 2002
Track Day - Loudon, NH

Shrugging off a long, cold winter, it was finally time for Track Day! With a full crowd of eager motorcyclists, beautiful weather, a new rider skill level format and Tony's fine organizational skills this day proved to be the best run track day SRNE has ever pulled off. Everyone had a great time, and there was universal praise for how well the event was run.

May 4th, 2002
Dyno Day - Webster, Mass

Thanks to Triumph rider Ken Mitchell, he used his great relationship with New England Motorsports in Webster, Mass to help set this day up. Without him, this event would not have happened. After a month or so of trying to get schedules together, it was finally decided to hold this day on Saturday, May 4th. The weather cooperated for us and gave us a break in all the rain we've been having lately. A nice, sunny day greeted the riders heading out.

If you have any comments about these pages, please e-mail Dave