NJL HOG
Memorial Day Weekend 2009
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"Variety is the spice of Life!" and life is all about choices. Our Memorial Day Weekend is scheduled for May 23 - 25 at Liberty Mountain Ski Resort just Southwest of  Gettysburg, PA. The weekend will give HOG members and guests a choice of visiting the Gettysburg Battlefield and town or exploring the nearby roads of West Virginia.

There are a limited number of rooms available, so book early!  Rates are Sat $104, Sun $84 plus Tax. First night is charged to your credit card and you must cancel three days prior to arrival for a full refund!

Ask for the rooms blocked under "Legends HOG".

Liberty Mountain Resort
717.642.8282

www.skiliberty.com
Proposed Itinerary:
Day 1 - Saturday, May 23, 2009 - (310 mile route) Back roads ride to Liberty Mountain Resort, just south of Gettysburg. The ride is through picturesque country side and many Amish areas of Pennsylvania. Lunch stop at Tom's Restaurant just south of Bloomsburg. This is a ride for experienced riders and those with the skills and endurance to enjoy the ride. Ride Leader: Fred. - Leaves Legends at 8:30am

Alternate Ride: Take the "Super Slab" for a quick trip to Liberty Mountain. For those with time constrains or who want a shorter ride. Ride Leader: John M. - Leaves Legends 12:30 pm.
Day 1
Day 2 Day 2  – Sunday, May 24, 2009 - (194 mile route) Explore the wonders of West Virginia. A guided day ride into Maryland and West Virginia following much of the published in the AMA "Ride Guide to America" and “Road Runner” Magazine. Ride Leader: Fred - Leaving Liberty Mountain at 8:30am.

Here is an alternative route provided by our own Lil:
from Gettysburg square, take Harrisburg Ave which turns into Old Harrisburg Ave.
Make a Left onto Biglersville Road
Right onto Battlefield Road (which is monument row)
Right onto Goldenville Road (see Tower and can take auto tour)
Follow to Peach Light onto Convererate Ave / Mummasburg Road.
Left onto Herrs Ridge Road
Right onto Rt. 30 (small 2 lane highway - this can take you into Chambersburg)
Over RR tracks, make Right onto Fairview Fruit Rd.
Straight onto Blue Ribbon Road
Now at T - if go Left on Beecherstown Road takes you to Arndstville. (If go Right - takes you to center of Biglersville and then you make a RIGHT onto Rt. 234 to Rt. 34 to Gettysburg.  Both are real pretty country towns.)
Now get onto Rt. 234 thru Arendtsville go into Biglerville then take Rt. 34 back into Gettysburg.
Day 3 - Monday May 25, 2009 - (212 mile route) Tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield conducted by a certified motorcycle tour guide. (small fee - $5 to $10 per person). The tour is approximately 2 hours long and we will be on and off the bike moving around the Battlefield. Immediately following the tour we head North to the Millersburg Ferry and lunch. (Yes a real working ferry that is an experience not to be missed!). Then catch Route 209 (well mostly) through PA and back home. Ride Leader: Fred Leaves Liberty Mountain 8:30 am.  Day 3

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Garmin GPS Maps of Memorial Day Ride 2009 (GPS Route) *Maps will change as the final route is decided on. Suggestions welcomed.
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