The Inaugural Maxi-Scoot Rally - USA
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 12:08 am
The maxi-scoot.com forum had it's first rally. It was held at Steel Steeds Campground near Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Had a decent turnout of about thirty riders and even more guests of the riders. Pennsylvania is a beautiful area to ride with mountains and river valleys, the roads are in great shape for the most part and we had fairly good weather with the exception of one stormy day.
I made the trip from Boston, MA to the campground with my riding buddy Paul. Here is the photo journey.
An early morning start.
Taking our time on the way in on some backroad highways.
Found the Circle Museum.
Some interesting sculptures.
This eagle really stood out.
Up the winding road to Hawk's Nest.
It's a beautiful twisting road high above a river valley.
Heading west on Hawk's Nest.
A close-up of the road.  We had this area virtually all to ourselves, miles and miles of river riding.
A one lane bridge to nowhere... well to two small settlements with no outlets.
Dewey start to the Friday ride.
Everyone getting their collective stuff together.
Some of the bikes... I liked the stickers and meticulous pinstriping.
Mimi and Allison hanging out by the Ninja.  Mimi got to be the first person I've taken for a ride on the Ninja, she did great.
Our first stop at Hyner's View.
The spectacular view.
Looking in the other direction.  The road up was quite twisty and fun.
Dave and I at the View.
This time with Maggie.
Me and my roomies Bill and Vicki.
Gurock and I checking out the View.
I call this one, "Dan and the Darts".  That's Mimi, me, Steve and Allison.
Phil and I getting our photo taken somewhere arouncheer.
I call this one Speedy-Petey.
Our view at lunchtime.
The next day the weather was far more threatening.
Here is redeye holding back the storm clouds with a bit of help from Silverbullet.
Steve took us to Centralia where the mines have been burning for years.  You can see the smoke coming up out of this vent.  It gets very warm if you keep your hand there too long.
Of course Dave is king of the mountain and nobody can knock him down.
Meanwhile back at the camp Stu applied one of his sweet vinyl graphics to the front fender of Maggie's ride.
Me self photo-bombing the camp group shot.
Maggie down by the river.
Sunset on the Susquehanna #1
Sunset on the Susquehanna #2
Sunset on the Susquehanna #3
Dave's SV bathed in the setting sun.
Paul's SilverWing has the guiding lights to lead us back home on Sunday.
Discovered this cool hot-rod while fueling up somewhere in Pennsylvania.
Me fiddling around with the camera timer while waiting for Paul at some wayside on HWY 80 in Pennsylvania.
A big special thank-you to my riding buddy Paul (mascoot), who not only made the trip enjoyable and stress free, he is also a pleasure just to be around.  No drama not even when the skies opened up and we were caught in a major storm shower in the middle of nowhere.
I made the trip from Boston, MA to the campground with my riding buddy Paul. Here is the photo journey.
An early morning start.
Taking our time on the way in on some backroad highways.
Found the Circle Museum.
Some interesting sculptures.
This eagle really stood out.
Up the winding road to Hawk's Nest.
It's a beautiful twisting road high above a river valley.
Heading west on Hawk's Nest.
A close-up of the road.  We had this area virtually all to ourselves, miles and miles of river riding.
A one lane bridge to nowhere... well to two small settlements with no outlets.
Dewey start to the Friday ride.
Everyone getting their collective stuff together.
Some of the bikes... I liked the stickers and meticulous pinstriping.
Mimi and Allison hanging out by the Ninja.  Mimi got to be the first person I've taken for a ride on the Ninja, she did great.
Our first stop at Hyner's View.
The spectacular view.
Looking in the other direction.  The road up was quite twisty and fun.
Dave and I at the View.
This time with Maggie.
Me and my roomies Bill and Vicki.
Gurock and I checking out the View.
I call this one, "Dan and the Darts".  That's Mimi, me, Steve and Allison.
Phil and I getting our photo taken somewhere arouncheer.
I call this one Speedy-Petey.
Our view at lunchtime.
The next day the weather was far more threatening.
Here is redeye holding back the storm clouds with a bit of help from Silverbullet.
Steve took us to Centralia where the mines have been burning for years.  You can see the smoke coming up out of this vent.  It gets very warm if you keep your hand there too long.
Of course Dave is king of the mountain and nobody can knock him down.
Meanwhile back at the camp Stu applied one of his sweet vinyl graphics to the front fender of Maggie's ride.
Me self photo-bombing the camp group shot.
Maggie down by the river.
Sunset on the Susquehanna #1
Sunset on the Susquehanna #2
Sunset on the Susquehanna #3
Dave's SV bathed in the setting sun.
Paul's SilverWing has the guiding lights to lead us back home on Sunday.
Discovered this cool hot-rod while fueling up somewhere in Pennsylvania.
Me fiddling around with the camera timer while waiting for Paul at some wayside on HWY 80 in Pennsylvania.
A big special thank-you to my riding buddy Paul (mascoot), who not only made the trip enjoyable and stress free, he is also a pleasure just to be around.  No drama not even when the skies opened up and we were caught in a major storm shower in the middle of nowhere.
