Turkey Burner Ride Report

We had a nice turn out on a chilly Black Friday morning, thirteen people in total. They were Eric Schonenberg, Dave Wells, Dave Plain, Jo Brooks, Eric Mayhew, Paula Burton, Dave Franceforth, Catherine Iacaponi, and a couple of people I don't know their names.

Instead of fighting the throngs of Black Friday shoppers, we gathered at the (upper) Dodgingtown parking lot in Bethel, CT to ride Collis P Huntington SP. Also collected were 40 food items for the Salvation Army food bank in Newtown.

The ride was led by the two Daves, Dave Plain and Dave Wells, and encompassed some most of the choice singletrack that Huntington has to offer. There was one mechanical where my chain broke and Dave Franceforth fixed it with a quick link. Our numbers started to dwindle after two hours into the ride and further at the three hour point. Paula, Steve and I headed in to the lot, and the remaining riders returned a half hour later.

2008/2009 CT NEMBA BOD

From left to Right: Paula Burton (at Large); Al Tinti (Secretary); Glenn Vernes (Treasurer); Art Roti (President); Tren Spence (Regional Rep - Alt); Eric Mayhew (Regional Rep).

Not pictured: Mark Lurie (Vice President)

11/28 Turkey Burner Ride

Thurs. Nov. 28, CT NEMBA will host it's second annual Turkey Burner Ride.

Ride starts at 10 am at Collis P Huntington State Park at Dodgingtown Rd. parking lot. All invited. This is a no drop ride.

Please bring a can or two of food to donate to local food bank.

Wear bright clothes (Blaze Orange, Dayglo Green, Yellow are best) - bow hunting is in season.

Contact Paula Burton 203-733-2963 peburton@aol.com


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