I have been in touch with the organizers of this idea for a few weeks. I asked them to provide me with the link to the Cafe Press site to order the t-shirts. I moved my previous ride so that I can concentrate on this ride.

Roger - Please let me know how I can help since I committed to the organizers that I would.

Here is the link where you can purchase items, including shirts. http://www.cafepress.com/FMVF/7135010
Roger - Mind if I update your meetup description to include this?

I have invited some other area groups to join us. Hopefully some of them can make it. The more people who participate, the better to build awareness.

Like I've always said, the more the merrier.
Maybe this is the day we get to take over the highways and have the cars at our advantage? LOL.

Deb I too think it's a great idea thanks for inviting other area groups
I have been telling everyone I know that rides.
When cagers see groups such as our own with custom cruisers , sport bikes and even dual-sports I think it sends a stronger message that just any of the above Its easy to say them stupid crotch rockets or bikers..... but when you see our diversity in force you may rethink your thought pattern so please everyone invite all your riding buddies.

Here is a link to a map showing the meetup groups officially participating. We are on this map. Just clikc the red drop to see the name of a group. http://motorcycle-awareness-ride.meetup.com/

I am going to contact the media next week and we should contact local motorcycle dealers. I can create a flyer this week. Anyone have any contacts?

Are you going to fax the flyer to the dealerships?
I have a connection with a local free Jersey Reporter paper.
Just let me know what exactly to tell him and maybe he can write something up and get it in the paper.

Thanks Demetrios. I am going to make up a flyer. I will post it and ask for any suggestions before making copies.

I did a rough draft. Please take a look and forward any comments. http://www.meetup.com/central-jersey-motorcycle-riders-gr...
I want to bring some to give out tonight at Cheeseburger in Paradise.

File updated per The Machine's suggestion.

Looks great there Vulcan Lady.
Hope we have an ass kicking turnout.

I made 30 copies of the flyer. Let me know if we need more.

10 copies with breakaway tabs for supermarket gym.....

I think you should stick with the original plan and ride to the Holland Tunnel and then up the West Side Hwy to the GWB. I for one do not want to get stuck in the GWB toll traffic. It's always bad.

Roger - I did my best to make a flyer with break away tabs. Check the files section to see it.

Count me in!

There is some concern about the number of tolls, the cost and not having EZ Pass. I am sure that Roger will have a way to wait for everyone at the tolls. Although tolls are pricey, Roger felt this was the best route. If anyone has any suggestions, feel free to post them.

Debbie, any idea of the feedback of how many total riders from our area are coming to this?
I'm just curious. Can't wait.

Absolutely no feedback. I had planned to hand out a bunch of flyers next Tuesday at Cheeseburger in paradise but I can't make it due to my cousins surgery. Hopefully, someone else can. I assume this ride is rain or shine but let's hope for shine. I also understand that they want to make this an annual thing.

I'm working on it but don't know if the bike will be ready for this.
Keep your fingers crossed.

Roger - Please confirm the route as every one is asking. Also, some are asking if we can just keep this in NJ.

At first I thought the Higher exposure would be to go over the bridge and into the city, however others have raised concern about "traffic' So we will be heading into the city via the Lincoln Tunnel and out over the GWB .
If anyone needs it routed give me a day and I'll post it.

I think we should have two groups in close proximity, first one consisting of the no EZ pass riders and the second group that is so equipped. This way the slower group stays in front and we continue to show a larger contingent .

Just a question Roger. Why the Lincoln Tunnel now?

BECAUSE I SAID SO! No, not really, I had originally thought the GWB then the Holland but after going in and out of the city what seems to be a dozen times in a couple weeks and hearing members concerns about traffic, I decided to avoid the lights on the southern end of the west side highway (which is what we'll be riding up to the GWB) and what seemed to me to be heavier traffic at that point. .

Love Harry's new nickname. Who chose that one?
Very cool. Yiasou Levendi.

I have NO intention on calling this off
I understand many will cancel but the ride goes on unless its a torrential downpour

Seems a few people (the Yankees) of this group are asking for a northern rallying point. Could we possibly meet at the gas station on the right 2 lights before the tunnel after coming over the bridge to Holland Tunnel? Any other suggestions.

I will be there rain or shine. I often travel to LI via the Lincoln Tunnel on a Sunday morning. There will be little to no traffic at that time unless something unforeseen happens.

Hey Roger, have you decided which tunnel we are going through for sure as of yet. Need to know to set up a meeting point for us Yankee Rebels. Thank you.

Based on Roger's Google Map, we are still taking the Holland Tunnel. Not sure if he is going to change that.

Forecast got better. 15% chance of thunderstorms. http://www.accuweather.com/us/nj/colonia/07067/forecast-d... Let's hope it stays that way.

I thought I had changed it to the Lincoln
I'll make the change in a few .
Guys try to make it to the meet uo spot .
I'll see what point I can arrange by the Lincoln Tunnel
We will bee coming down to Kennedy BLVD the making the right . then another right into the tunnel
We could meet over by where Sang-hi Reds used to be
Would that work?

About what time Roger??? Just a general idea would be OK.

Don't know anything about a Shang-Hi-Reds. But in the top of your last email you said across from the Chart House in the big parking lot. That would work for me.
It's just up the street from the Houlihans in Weehawken, and just North of Hoboken.
If anybody up North needs info on this location give me a call.
H= 201-436-7961

You know Demetrios I didn't think about it ?
1015 for the northern group.
Please be ready at that time guys. I promised myself not to have secondary pickups after waiting around for others a couple of times but don't like leaving those who wish to ride out either.
So I'll see you there about 10:15am

About riding afterwards
I will be happy to lead a ride westward from the rest erea and to lunch at Frenchtown or Long Valley for those that are interested
Will plan a route tonight. I will post it as a second ride for Midday
Thanks for bringing that up Dan.

Hey can we have a western meet-up point too?

Weather looks good. Down to an 8% chance of storms. At least it's moving in the right direction. http://www.accuweather.com/us/nj/colonia/07067/forecast-d...

OK, that's great Roger. So we are definitely going through the Lincoln Tunnel correct???

I also had a thought earlier but did not share it.
Since we will be up North, why not take a nice scenic route up 9W??? Maybe to Nyack NY. It's a very nice eclectic town with lots of places to eat. Just throwing it out there as an idea.

Although this is a simple ride, I made a .gpx file for those who want to meet us along the way. Click here to download. http://www.4shared.com/file/WIdKlDVo/WMAR.html

Don't know if I'm going to make it tomorrow. I'm totally exhausted and the back is killing me.
I have to see how I'm feeling in the morning.

I also don't know if I will make it. Trained for 2 days, totally exhausted and rain in the forcast. Not ready to ride for the first time into the city in the rain. If attending I will be there by 9 otherwise don't wait for me. Please ride safe.

The Ride Is On
If Your Not comfortable Riding in the rain
It is best you not come.
Naturally I would love for everyone to come out but we understand many do have issues with wet roads and I rather you ride confidently and safely than endanger yourself and others.
I am going to be at the meetup spot shortly after eight
give yourselves some extra time to gas up ....
See you guys there!

Western meetup point will be at 810 on the west side of the building behind the starbucks and in front of the dumpster!

THANKS MOMMY N FOR HOLDING OUT YOU FURRY FOR OUR RIDE TODAY