Weekend Events
Highlights
2010 Weekend Calendar
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April 24-25, Killer Bees Weekend, East Concord to Waterville Valley
If you plan to participate in this year's Ride, please send me a confirming e-mail igordon@sulloway.com with a copy to aconroy@sulloway.com indicating the number and names of the people in your party, as well as the “tariff” categories. See long description for details. Irv Gordon, igordon@sulloway.com, 603-223-2838
June 18-19, Vermont Inn Weekend
Some may make this a 3-day weekend by going up a day early. See long description for details. This will be the last year that we will be the ride leaders for this ride. (Any volunteers?)
Coordinators: Carolyn and Don Lane, 603-893-4766, donandcal@myfairpoint.net
July 17-18, 30 th annual International Century, Lancaster, NH
The long-standing tradition of the GSW International Century continues! Headquarters will again be the Lancaster Motor Inn, 112 Main St, Lancaster NH. Please visit our web site in later in March for the latest details.
Coordinators: Dave Topham and Judi Hull, 603-898-5479,
GSW-Office@comcast.net
September 25-26, 37 th annual Tri-State Seacoast Century, Hampton Beach, NH
Scenic rides along the seacoast of Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. The sea breeze, hopefully the sun, the fall weather, the friends, limited hills and the bike make this century one of the best rides in America! The route is marked. Cue sheets, maps, and rest stops with food and water available. Routes of 25, 50, 63 miles are options. Please visit our web site later in March for the latest details and to register via Active.com.
Committee: Bob Koehler and Jean Manning, 603-898-5479,
GSW-Office@comcast.net
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2010 WATERVILLE VALLEY “KILLER BEE” RIDE
The Ride This year’s Waterville Valley Ride will take place April 24 (East Concord to Waterville Valley) and April 25 (return). As in years past, we will be staying at the Snowy Owl Inn in Waterville Valley, and have again been promised a hearty and diverse menu for our Saturday evening “banquet” at the Diamond’s Edge!
Long-time “Killer Bee” Joe Ayotte has once again graciously agreed to make his spacious yard in East Concord available as a parking/departure point. To reach Joe’s, take I-93 North to Exit 16; turn right at the top of the exit ramp; proceed straight through the intersection (Mobil Station) up the hill (Shawmut Street) for 3.2 miles; and watch for “Killer Bee” signs.
Typically, after checking in for the Ride, riders leave between 7:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. The last departing sag wagon carrying luggage will leave at 9:30 a.m., and any riders leaving after that time will be responsible for getting their own luggage to the Snowy Owl.
As in the past, this year’s “package” will include sag wagon support up and back; cold (or hot, as appropriate) drinks upon arrival at the Snowy Owl; Snowy Owl wine and cheese reception; Killer Bee social hour; Saturday evening bash (dinner, awards, door prizes, entertainment, etc.); and Sunday morning getaway breakfast.
The Tariff
adult: Saturday bike up only (includes Snowy Owl reception) $ 40
adult: no bike up, Snowy Owl reception and "banquet" $ 50
adult: bike up, Snowy Owl reception and "banquet" $ 75
adult: no bike up, Snowy Owl reception, "banquet" and overnight $ 95
adult: bike up, Snowy Owl reception, "banquet" and overnight $115
child (16 or under): Saturday bike up only (includes reception) $ 15
child: no bike up, reception and "banquet" $ 32
child: bike up, Snowy Owl reception and "banquet" $ 40
child: no bike up, reception, "banquet," and overnight $ 50
child: bike up, Snowy Owl reception, "banquet" and overnight $ 65
other combinations? – please check with me
Single Room Option
In response to popular demand, we have set aside a limited number of rooms that may be taken up as “single” rooms – i.e., the occupant would not be sharing (and may not share) the room with any other participant in the Ride. Cost: $175 all included. These rooms may be reserved strictly on a “first come, first served” basis.The "Deal" Late registrations complicate immensely the smooth administration of the Ride, including in particular the process of reserving Snowy Owl rooms and meals for the Saturday banquet. Accordingly, this year ALL REGISTRANTS WHOSE CHECKS ARE SENT (POSTMARKED) BY APRIL 1 MAY DEDUCT 10% FROM THE RATES SET FORTH ABOVE. If the Ride is cancelled because of inclement weather or for any other reason -- which has happened only once in 25 years -- all checks will be returned.
Participants registering after April 1 cannot be assured of overnight accommodations at the Snowy Owl, because we have a limited number of rooms reserved. When those rooms have been filled, we are not likely to be able to reserve additional rooms.
How to Register If you plan to participate in this year's Ride, please send me a confirming e-mail (igordon@sulloway.com) with a copy to aconroy@sulloway.com indicating the number and names of the people in your party, as well as the “tariff” categories in which members of your group fall. Please indicate any rooming preference(s). Please also send a check payable to me in the appropriate amount to the following address: Irvin D. Gordon
c/o Sulloway & Hollis
9 Capitol Street
Concord, NH 03302-1256
Please DO NOT contact or send money to the Snowy Owl, as all rooms and meals charges at the Snowy Owl are handled through a single registration, on a single credit card (mine).
Sag Wagon Drivers We need 4-5 sag wagon volunteers to drive participants’ overnight luggage to the Snowy Owl on Saturday, and back on Sunday. Sag wagon drivers will have $50 of their registration fee refunded, following the loading of vehicles for the Sunday return.
Awards The Ride recognizes annually the youngest, the most inspiring, the most “mature,” and the fastest (total elapsed time) riders. We will again award the Munro Proctor, Lance Armstrong, Sulloway & Hollis, and S&W Sports’ trophies, respectively, recognizing riders in those categories.
Support the Ride's Supporters Please bear in mind, as you equip yourselves for the Ride, that S&W Sports Shop in Concord has for years been a generous supporter of the Ride, and that Tim, Glenn, Rick, “KT,” Reg, Bill, Tom and Mark (for sales), Jeremy, Bill and Pat (for service) and Kris (for warranty issues) are always eager to be of assistance, for all your bike and bike accessory needs.
A Final Request Note that, again this year, we are issuing notice of the Ride via e-mail. We do not, however, have e-mail addresses for all participants from prior years, or for all people who have indicated an interest in participating in the Ride this year. Therefore, please forward this notice to any family, friends, fellow employees or acquaintances who you think might be interested in participating in the Ride this year.
VERMONT INN WEEKEND
SILVER MAPLE LODGE
FAIRLEE , VERMONT
JUNE 18-19, 2010
Some may make this a 3-day weekend by going up a day early.
This will be the last year that we will be the ride leaders for this ride. (Any volunteers?)
RIDE
This has been a wonderful weekend of riding in the past. A wonderful opportunity to ride in one of the most scenic areas of the Northeast. The roads are well maintained, traffic is light, and it’s a great place to complete a century, as there are very few climbs along this river route. If you want more challenging rides with spectacular views you can head to the hills. Of course shorter rides are also available.
LODGING
Staying at the Silver Maple Lodge with Scott and Sharon is like going to visit old friends. Plan ahead and make your reservations early. Rooms will be held until April for the GSW.
The Lodge is located right behind Interstate 91. Take I-89 north to I-91 (White River Junction). Take I-91 north to Fairlee (Exit 15). Go south on U.S. 5 for ½ mile. The Silver Maple Lodge is on the right.
COST
For reservations and information call Scott Wright at the Silver Maple Lodge (800) 666-1946 or (802) 333-4326.
MEALS
Breakfast (cereal, juice, coffee, etc.) will be provided both Saturday and Sunday and is included in your room rate.
CAMPING
If you are interested in camping out, The Pastures Campground located on NH Route 10 in Orford, NH is available. http://thepastures.com Call (603) 353-4579 for more information.
COORDINATORS
Carolyn and Don Lane
(603) 893-4766
