Westchester Beemers Motorcycle Club

Motomarathon 2023
2023-10-01 08:00 - 2023-10-05 17:00 (America/New_York)
The details for October’s Central New England Motomarathon. The ride dates are October 2-5, 2023. Monday through Thursday. Motomarathon were able to secure a ski lodge in the town of Chittenden, VT. Chittenden is located between Rutland and Killington. For those looking for more formal accommodations, they have also secured alternate lodging at a Best Western, which is conveniently located only four miles away from the lodge, in Rutland, VT. As always, riders are welcome to find accommodations anywhere they would like. Due to the unique situation of having the lodge, and to help keep costs down, they are offering a package deal for this event. This includes the registration fee, lodging for five nights, Sunday afternoon thru Friday morning, as well as an informal welcome barbecue Sunday evening. Dinner for four nights, a continental breakfast, Monday thru Friday, and a barbecue lunch. Total cost is $550. If you are staying elsewhere, the standard registration fee is $100. The lodge is similar to a hostel. It has eleven bunk rooms, a finished third floor with additional beds, a commercial kitchen, a huge barn out back with a pool table, foosball table, and a TV Room. They will work to keep friends in the same room, and also try to avoid using the top bunks. You are required to bring your own towel, pillow, and sleeping bag or linens. They have to limit the riders staying at the lodge to forty, to avoid overcrowding. They anticipate this will fill up quickly, so if you plan on staying at the lodge, please register ASAP. If you have any questions, please contact them directly via email, or cell. There will be a mandatory riders meeting at 7:00 PM, Sunday, October 1, at the ski lodge. Routes will be handed out at that time for Monday’s ride. If you are unable to make it to the first meeting, please be at the lodge Monday morning at 6:30 AM, to receive all of the information, and to sign the disclaimer. Riders must attend one of these meetings in order to participate.

There is also a registration and food only option, for $325.

Please fill out the form, and send the form, along with your payment to Motomarathon Association

30 McKinley Place

West Milford, NJ 07480

You may also scan the form and send to John@motomarathon.com, and pay through Venmo

Main Lodge

High Life Ski Lodge

127 Chittenden Rd

Rutland, VT 05701

It may also come up as Chittenden, VT

Alternate accommodationsBest Western Inn & Suites

79 Best Western Place

Rutland, VT 05701

802-773-3200 When calling, please mention Motomarathon for the group discount. They expect the hotel to also fill up quickly, as it is leaf peeping season.

Lauren's VT Ride
2023-10-12 08:00 - 2023-10-16 17:00 | Grey Ghost Inn, 192 Route 100, Dover, Vermont, United States
Carina will be the gracious host at the Grey Ghost Inn.

Call in reservations for group rate. Group is LAUREN. 802-464-2474

If enough people are interested, we can have a group dinner on Saturday. You will be asked at booking time.

It is always great to be in Vermont especially in October when the foliage is spectacular.

Bikes & Breakfast
2023-10-15 08:00 - 11:00, 2023-11-19 08:00 - 11:00, 2023-12-17 08:00 - 11:00, 2024-01-21 08:00 - 11:00, 2024-02-18 08:00 - 11:00, 2024-03-17 08:00 - 11:00, 2024-04-21 08:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-19 08:00 - 11:00 and 6 more dates | Cold Spring Depot, 1 Depot Square, Cold Spring, NY, United States
The idea behind the B&B gathering was to allow vintage and classic motorcycle enthusiasts to show their prized possessions; however, as we have grown, we encourage all motorcycle enthusiasts to bring their prized possession and story share with all. Enjoy some great breakfast, as all are welcome to come out.

Meeting the 3rd Sunday of every month in Cold Spring NY, Bikes & Breakfast is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a quaint town & see some vintage motorcycles. Turnout is less in winter, but even in 20F weather, there are usually at least 10 bikes to show up.

Cold Starts located directly in Cold Spring has been sponsoring with coffee & snacks. They are a motorcycle specific clothing store located on the main drag. With the colder weather, we may meet in the shop instead of at the Depot, so if you don’t see anyone at the Depot, try the shop up the street.

Ramapo MC Fall Foliage Tour
2023-10-15 09:00 - 14:00 | Rhodes North Tavern, 40 Orange Turnpike, Sloatsburg, New York, 10974, United States
This year the Fall Foliage Run benefited the PKD Foundation which is dedicated to funding research to cure polycystic kidney disease.

This is a ~140 mile ride over the most scenic roads that the area has to offer. Guided and self-guided tours are available.

Guided tours will leave at 9:30AM, 10:00AM and 10:30AM.

Intro to Wilderness & First-Aid for Riders
2024-02-03 16:30 - 19:00 | Touratech, 67 Federal Road, Brookfield, Connecticut, 06804, United States
We spend lots of money on equipment for riding, riders training, trips and farkles. But when it comes to safety and first aid, many people don’t even carry the basic first aid kit. Riders rely on their cell phones even when there may be no service and basic knowledge of their mini-GPS is lacking. Lots of times people on my riding team say, “We have you Doc, so we are good!” Well, what if your medical person goes down?

In this hands-on class, we will discuss the fundamentals of rider safety off road, what to carry as a bare minimum, preparing for an off-road trip or an overnight stay in the woods. We will learn how to recognize health emergencies and practice basic lifesaving/first aid skill s that everyone on your team should know. Lastly, we will practice how and what to communicate to EMS personnel using different tools from GPS, phones and more.

Who is your instructor

“Doc” Ken Hoffman, DACM has spent 20 years in medical practice treating chronic illness and pain management. He is a certified Wilderness EMT and EMS Lieutenant for his local Volunteer Fire Department. He is a member of the Search and Rescue (SAR) team, trained as a Swiftwater Rescue technician, Ropes Rescue, and other various SAR skills. In addition to responding to multiple backcountry and Swiftwater rescues on or near the Appalachian Trail each year, he also organizes and is involved in Search and Rescue training for his department.

He is a Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid Instructor and holds memberships in the National Association for Search and Rescue and The Wilderness Medical Society. Lastly, his knowledge for this class comes from being an avid ADV rider having completed the CPAAT, MABDR, portions of the NEBDR, travelling to South America and Morrocco on off-road rides as well as lots of miles on dirt roads in New England.Space is very limited for this exclusive event.

You must be pre-registered to attend.

When: Saturday, February 3rd @ 4:30PM (Please arrive by 4PM)

Where: Touratech USA Brookfield

67 Federal Road • Brookfield, CT

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
2024-05-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6550 Spring Brook Ave, Rhinebeck, New York, 12572, United States
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride unites classic and vintage styled motorcycle riders from all over the world to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health.

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride was founded in Sydney, Australia, by Mark Hawwa. It was inspired by a photo of TV Show Mad Men’s Don Draper astride a classic motorcycle and wearing his finest suit. Mark decided a themed ride would be a great way of connecting niche motorcycle enthusiasts and communities while raising funds to support the men in our lives.

Spring German Restaurant Ride
2024-05-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Mountain Brauhaus, 3124 US 44, Gardiner, New York, 12525, United States
We head to Mountain Brauhaus in Gardiner, NY. Located at the base of the Shawnagunk Mountains (the Gunks), there are wonderful roads leading there.

We leave from the Mobil at the Annsville Circle near Camp Smith at 10AM, heading up on 6/202 to cross the Bear Mountain Bridge. Should be about 2-3 hours riding before we arrive at the restaurant.

98 Hook RoadPeekskill, NY 1056610AM kickstands up https://maps.apple.com/?address=98%20Hook%20Rd,%20Peekskill,%20NY%2010566,%20United%20States&auid=2804520405826312570&ll=41.298630,-73.936331&lsp=9902&q=Mobil&t=m

Coffee Ride to Grizzly Bagels
2024-06-09 07:00 - 14:00 | Dunkin’ Donuts, 20 N Salem Road, Cross River, NY, United States
We join one of the coffee Rides from Tank of Coffee heading to Callicoon, NY. It is an early start from Dunkin at Cross River at 7AM.We expect it to take about 3.5 hours to get there putting our arrival around 10:30AM, perfect to try some coffee & bagels.

The fast way back is about 2 hours, so this is a long day ride of nearly 250 miles roundtrip.

BMW MOA Rally
2024-06-13 08:00 - 2024-06-15 17:00
The 2024 Rally will be held near Redmond, Oregon, June 13-15, 2023.

Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center3800 SW Airport WayRedmond OR 97756+1 541.548.2711

Rally site maps will be available on this website, as will more information about Redmond and the surrounding area. The fairground has an interactive map of the facility.

Motomarathon Pennsylvania
2024-06-23 08:00 - 2024-06-28 17:00
The folks at the Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort have put together a group package, which includes the room, breakfast, and dinner. This will allow us to eat as a group each night at the hotel overlooking the Delaware River. The hotel has also set aside a safe, paved parking area for our motors, which will include a wash station.

Event registration with Motomarathon can be done by clicking “RSVP” (Rider registration $100/rider).

After RSVP’ing, to book your lodging & meals package, please make reservations directly with Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort by calling (570-424-4050). Please let the staff know if you would like to include the meal package. For group discount, please use “Motomarathon“. Room and meal plan are paid directly to the Inn. As with every event, you are not required to eat with the group, and you are also welcome to stay off property.

Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine Ride
2024-06-29 09:00 - 17:30 | Dunkin’ Donuts, 20 N Salem Road, Cross River, NY, United States
It’s a prison run…. to the Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine in East Granby, CT. This was the country’s first copper mine (1707) and the first state prison (1773). https://portal.ct.gov/decd/content/historic-preservation/04_state_museums/old-newgate-prison-and-copper-mine. It’s currently a museum offering tours. Our route crosses into Massachusetts along some incredible roads, where we will be grabbing lunch in Southwick before we jump across the border back into CT to visit the museum.

Meet at the Cross River Dunkin, kickstands up at 9AM.

Ramapo 500
2024-07-13 08:00 - 2024-07-14 17:00
WHO: Motorcyclists who love to tour and see the sights on the roads less traveled

WHAT: We provide 500 miles of gorgeous scenery and back roads, free camping, swimming pool, fantastic Saturday night dinner at the campground, awards and prizes, Sunday breakfast, starter pins and finisher patches. Garmin GPS route upload service will be available at sign-in for anadditional fee.

WHERE: Start from Veterans Memorial Association, 66 Lake Road East, Congers, NY

WHEN: Sign-in 7am to 9am, Saturday July 13th, 2024 – Rain or Shine

HOW: Pre-register NOW for $50 (save $15) – Register day of event for $65 (CASH ONLY)

Coffee Ride to Stockbridge, MA
2024-09-22 07:00 - 14:00
Tank of Coffee heads up to No Six Coffee Roasters in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Expect about 3.5 hours of ride time to get there. Western Massachusetts has some of the best riding roads in the area, so we’ll have plenty of curves along the way.

We depart from the Cross River Dunkin Donuts location with kickstands up at 7:15 AM. This is a Beeline compass ride, so the route is defined as we go. Check out the article on discovering new roads with the Beeline Moto.

Tank of Coffee ride to 2 Queens Coffee in Narrowsburg, NY
2024-09-29 07:00 - 15:00 | Dunkin’ Donuts, 20 N Salem Road, Cross River, NY, United States
Part of the Upstate Coffee Crawl series, Tank of Coffee heads to the PA border to visit 2 Queens Coffee. Located in the village of Narrowsburg, NY, right on the Delaware River, the coffee shop is down the block from the bridge crossing into Pennsylvania. The area has many beautiful roads, ensuring a great ride out.We meet at the Cross River Dunkin at 7:15 AM, expecting about 3 hours and 20 minutes of ride time to get to our destination. This will enable us to arrive mid-morning for some delicious coffee.

Motomarathon Vermont
2024-10-02 08:00 - 2024-10-07 17:00
We’ve been invited back by the High Life Ski Club to hold another event at the lodge. There will be new routes and a few of the greatest hits from last year. It will be run the same way as last year, with a welcome barbecue, cold breakfast (cereal, fruit, etc.) each morning with hot coffee, and a catered dinner each night.

We were able to drop the High Life Ski Lodge accomodation & meal package cost from last year, down to $495 pp (High Life Ski Club Members – $395 pp), which includes five nights lodging. Please take a look at the link for the lodge as well as the virtual video. While the lodge is beautiful, the bedrooms are basic. You are required to bring your own sleeping bag, pillow, and towel. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns about staying at the lodge.

For those who prefer to stay at a hotel, we have partnered up again with the Best Western, 5 Best Western Place, Rutland, VT. Please use the link for the discounted rate.

October Weekend Event in Vermont
2024-10-03 08:00 - 2024-10-06 17:00
Kerri will be our gracious host at the:Gray Ghost Inn290 Route 100West Dover, VTCall in reservations for group:Group is LAUREN802-464-2474 A pet and motorcycle friendly establishment! Join us for the whole time or any part of it… If enough people are interested (as in 2022&2023), we can have a group dinner Saturday. You will be asked at check in time. It is always great to be in Vermont, especially in October when the foliage is spectacular!

POSTPONED: Coffee Ride to Branford, CT
2024-10-06 08:00 - 13:00
On this Tank of Coffee ride, we head to Perkatory Coffee Roasters in Branford, CT. Branford is on the Connecticut coast near the Thimble Islands with gorgeous views of the water.

We depart from the Dunkin in Cross River at 8AM & expect about 2 hours of ride time, giving us a good mid-morning coffee pick me up.
