A day at Newtown, PA

A few excellent restaurants for lunch and dinner (with impressive beer lists), lots of history and historical buildings and a reported nice little shopping area right on the main drag. This trip was written up in the April 2012 issue of Backroads magazine, and the town is a very short distance from Washington's Crossing State Park. Check out www.temperancehouse.com, www.brickhotel.com, wwwisaacnewtons.com, and www.blackhorsenewtown.com for more info. We could get a nice ride in from here to Washington's crossing and come up the PA or NJ side of the Delaware for the trip home.

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  • URI- LONEWOLF17

    outstanding route & pace! great job by Kurt

    June 11, 2012

  • Mark Adamonis

    Larry,
    I thought that I did update my profile pic to my new bike. I guess that I always think that I do it right, but I guess not. Ill try it again. Thank You!

    June 11, 2012

  • Larry

    Mark, you need to update your profile and change out the trike for that sweet new ride. It's a beauty, congrats!

    June 11, 2012

  • Lou

    I had a great time on the ride even though it to forever to get our food.

    June 10, 2012

  • A former member
    A former member

    No need for thanks. You had to put up with an old fart like me, I think I got the better of the deal...

    June 10, 2012

  • Mark Adamonis

    Thank You June. Thanks to all of you for having patience with me! :)

    June 10, 2012

  • A former member
    A former member

    I second Ron's sentiments...Mark, you are amazing !!!

    June 10, 2012

  • Steven J

    Nicely executed plan Kurt, thank you!

    June 10, 2012

  • Mark Adamonis

    Great ride. Met new friends along with other friends we met before. Fantastic little town. Awesome group to ride with. Had a blast!

    June 10, 2012

  • Larry

    Weather not only held out but was perfect. New folks to meet, old folks to see again and more great road picks by Kurt. Fantastic!

    June 10, 2012

  • Mark Adamonis

    Thank You Ron

    June 9, 2012

  • Ron A.

    Mark, not only are you to be admired for your service as a law enforcement officer but you are also an inspiration to us all with how you overcame tremendous odds. It is nothing less than a true honor to share the road with you. I look forward to many more rides with you and your lovely wife. Congratulations on the new bike. Stay safe brother.

    June 9, 2012

  • A former member
    A former member

    Great day. Had alot of fun.

    June 9, 2012

  • Mark Adamonis

    Great ride on some great roads. Beautiful town. Enjoyed being back on 2 wheels.

    1 · June 9, 2012

  • Kurt Epps

    Great group (once we all assembled together), weather cooperated.Could have used another two hours to explore, but Mother Nature looked impatient. And Lou's table might still be waiting for their food...

    June 9, 2012

  • Rob K

    Great ride and great time! Nice to meet more members and Kurt, another outstanding job in planning and leading as usual. Thanks again.

    June 9, 2012

  • Nancy S

    A nice ride with good weather. Met some new faces, too.

    June 9, 2012

  • Kurt Epps

    Don't know what forecast you're getting, but Accuweather for new Hope area says sunny all day and a "possible" thunderstorm around 3 PM...then sunny again.

    June 8, 2012

  • Kurt Epps

    That's fine, Dan. And if you're there, ride sweep for the second group.

    June 8, 2012

  • Dan Stein

    kurt i don't want to ride in rain or wet roads on my brand new bike just yet. they are calling for 40-50% chance of thunder storms.don't know what to do. maybe i'll ride up and then head for home, especially if it looks bad. i know i'm being a candy a....
    anyway if i'm at ex 12 fine. if i'm not, don't worry about me. Is that ok.

    June 8, 2012

  • Larry

    Dilly's...2 words...Milk Shake :-)

    June 8, 2012

  • Kurt Epps

    So if we have to wait out a small T-storm, we can do it at Dilly's or the Stockton Inn...http://www.accuweather.com/en/u...

    June 8, 2012

  • A former member
    A former member

    Not liking the weather report too much...

    June 8, 2012

  • Dan Stein

    sweep?

    June 7, 2012

  • Kurt Epps

    Keep your eyes peeled. There will likely be two groups separated by a few minutes. I'll be leading the first. When you see us coming down the street, signal and I'll slow down (unless we hit the light) so you can insert. Join up where you can.

    June 7, 2012

  • Rob K

    Kurt, thanks for the route. June and I will meet you all at the intersection of Rt 31 and Delaware Ave at the Pennington Shopping Center parking lot (will be on your left).

    June 7, 2012

  • Rob K

    Hi June,
    I'm reviewing the route Kurt sent then will call ya with a meet up plan.

    June 7, 2012

  • Dan Stein

    kurt is there a route map posted?

    June 7, 2012

  • A former member
    A former member

    Rob, my number is [masked].

    June 7, 2012

  • A former member
    A former member

    Rob, where you seem to know the area, you just got voted the lead. Just let me know where you want to meet and the time. Kurt, please let us know where a good place to join the group and a rough idea of the time. I'm leaving the planning up to the men so I can have someone to blame...lol

    June 7, 2012

  • Kurt Epps

    You're getting a strange noise from your front end or your bike's front end? The former sounds more credible. But I'll have one for you anyway.

    June 7, 2012

  • Demetrios

    Have to bow out, I'm getting a strange noise I've never heard before from the front end and have to check it out before going that far from home. Safe ride all. Profesor have one for me since I don't drink beer anyway.

    June 7, 2012

  • Rob K

    June,
    In an earlier post Kurt mentioned route 546 near Washington's Crossing Park which is right up the road from the Bridge. I can easliy meet you out in your zone (Flemington) then we can work our way down using 31 / 579. Kurt, not sure how you will coming through but be advised that the Bridge is out on 579 (Bear Tavern) at the split off from Jacobs Creek Road (Google map already shows it gone).

    June 7, 2012

  • Kurt Epps

    Wherever you and Rob decide to meet to hook up with the main body of riders, June, let me know ASAP.

    June 7, 2012

  • A former member
    A former member

    Rob,
    Ron emailed me that he wasn't going to make it. I hope you know the area because I don't. Let me know. Thanks

    June 7, 2012

  • Rob K

    Ron,
    Since you are also in Somerset County, where might you be meeting up with the main group? Trying to get some feedback before I call June. Thanks!

    June 6, 2012

  • Dan Stein

    thanks, give me a call, we'll go for a ride

    June 5, 2012

  • Larry

    I'm just giving you the business Dan :-) I passed you on Rt. 28 by UPS. You looked comfortable on the bike, congrats!

    June 5, 2012

  • Dan Stein

    oh well, i wasn't in a rush. how did you know it was me from behind?

    June 3, 2012

  • Larry

    @Dan: I was in the line of cars behind you waiting for you to get up to the speed limit :-)

    June 2, 2012

  • Dragonfire

    What is new town about? How long is the ride?

    May 31, 2012

  • Dan Stein

    yes.where were you?

    May 27, 2012

  • Larry

    Dan, did I see you on a road king on Rt 28 a week or so ago?

    May 26, 2012

  • Kurt Epps

    To all: I changed the meetup location to McDonald's, a couple hundred yards down the road from Uno's. Uno's will not be open at that time, and I figured some folks might want a bite to eat and a loo before we head out. Breakfasters can meet at 8:30 AM. Come with full tanks. Kickstands up at 9:15.

    May 26, 2012

  • Kurt Epps

    Sounds good, Dan. I'll keep you in mind.

    May 25, 2012

  • Dan Stein

    kurt i like to ride in the back. i could sweep if you like

    May 25, 2012

  • Kurt Epps

    You. You've proved yourself under fire already. i couldn't ask for a better sweep. But we may need two...

    May 25, 2012

  • Larry

    Kurt, do you have a sweep yet?

    May 25, 2012

  • Demetrios

    Thanks Professor, I'll figure it out by the time the ride gets here.

    May 25, 2012

  • Kurt Epps

    D., we're meeting up and leaving from Uno's on Rt. 1 south near Menlo. Some of the other folks who are from out further west are going to catch up with us en route.

    May 25, 2012

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Pizzeria Uno, Metuchen

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