NY/NJ Fun Run
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NY/NJ Fun Run
A fellow Rennlist member has been kind enough to coordinate a run up the Palisades Parkway. This run takes place on May 1st, below are the details.
If you are interested please email Jon at JBRipps@aol.com, as a headcount is needed for Mountain Brauhaus Resteraurant in Gardiner, NY.
Hello fellow enthusiasts,
This email is going out to anyone that emailed me interest in the fun run. I labored for quite some time on what route we should take to get to the Mountain Brauhaus Restaurant, located in Gardiner, NY (just West of New Paltz). Since I'm not too familiar with the roads there, and don't want to take the thruway all the way up, I've decided to keep things fairly simple. This is because we are going to have a huge turnout, and I want to keep the route sweet and simple, and scenic at the same time. Of course, should the weather suck, the turnout will not be as big, but I say come out anyway, and wash your car next weekend if it gets a little dirty. I'm sure the rain will do wonders in washing the underside of your car from all of that built up dust, ha ha.
Anyhow, here goes:
Meet by exit 5 at the gas station on the Palisades Pkwy (near Tappan, NY) at 9:30.
10:15 - 10:30- Depart and head North on the Palisades Pkwy. Make sure you don't veer left at the split by exit 17 or 18? (don't go toward route 6 and t-way). FOLLOW SIGNS TOWARD BEAR MOUNTAIN BRIDGE (by staying right).
Once we hit the traffic circle at the end of the parkway, take your third exit (after bridge exit) onto Route 9W -north. (watch your speed until the 55 mph sign in highlands. Many cops.
Stay on 9W for approx. 30 miles (give or take). We will go thru Newburgh, where we'll run into a series of lights. If we get very spread out, I guess we can try to find a place to pull to the side for people to catch up (optional) Follow signs and stay on 9W North.
Continue on 9W North through Highland (different from above). About a mile into HIghland, you will turn West onto Route 299. (stay on for 9 - 10 miles)
We will pass through New Paltz, and continue on Route 299 West. When 299 ends and "T's" with Route 44/55, the restaurant should be on the left. We should be able to see the place from the "T". The phone number for the restaurant is 845-255-9766.
So, yes, we will in all likelihood be splitting up, and yes, some will drive faster than others.....that's OK.. It's all good, b/c we are meeting at the same place. The restaurant is expecting us around noon, so there is no major rush. Again, it's gonna be a great time. The route is simple, and should be fun and nice. Let's hope the weather holds out. THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT, so plug the holes in your car with some bubble gum for now.
I'm looking forward to meeting everyone and seeing the old faces as well. Oh yeah, this is the first time we are heading to this destination, so don't shoot me if things become hectic. Bring some money for lunch too, not sure how much the "set" menu will run, but I need to take a poll as to how many will want brats/burgers/etc. when we meet, so I can notify the kitchen. Thanks so much for your cooperation and patience. Now, let's have some fun.
Regards,
Jon
If you are interested please email Jon at JBRipps@aol.com, as a headcount is needed for Mountain Brauhaus Resteraurant in Gardiner, NY.
Hello fellow enthusiasts,
This email is going out to anyone that emailed me interest in the fun run. I labored for quite some time on what route we should take to get to the Mountain Brauhaus Restaurant, located in Gardiner, NY (just West of New Paltz). Since I'm not too familiar with the roads there, and don't want to take the thruway all the way up, I've decided to keep things fairly simple. This is because we are going to have a huge turnout, and I want to keep the route sweet and simple, and scenic at the same time. Of course, should the weather suck, the turnout will not be as big, but I say come out anyway, and wash your car next weekend if it gets a little dirty. I'm sure the rain will do wonders in washing the underside of your car from all of that built up dust, ha ha.
Anyhow, here goes:
Meet by exit 5 at the gas station on the Palisades Pkwy (near Tappan, NY) at 9:30.
10:15 - 10:30- Depart and head North on the Palisades Pkwy. Make sure you don't veer left at the split by exit 17 or 18? (don't go toward route 6 and t-way). FOLLOW SIGNS TOWARD BEAR MOUNTAIN BRIDGE (by staying right).
Once we hit the traffic circle at the end of the parkway, take your third exit (after bridge exit) onto Route 9W -north. (watch your speed until the 55 mph sign in highlands. Many cops.
Stay on 9W for approx. 30 miles (give or take). We will go thru Newburgh, where we'll run into a series of lights. If we get very spread out, I guess we can try to find a place to pull to the side for people to catch up (optional) Follow signs and stay on 9W North.
Continue on 9W North through Highland (different from above). About a mile into HIghland, you will turn West onto Route 299. (stay on for 9 - 10 miles)
We will pass through New Paltz, and continue on Route 299 West. When 299 ends and "T's" with Route 44/55, the restaurant should be on the left. We should be able to see the place from the "T". The phone number for the restaurant is 845-255-9766.
So, yes, we will in all likelihood be splitting up, and yes, some will drive faster than others.....that's OK.. It's all good, b/c we are meeting at the same place. The restaurant is expecting us around noon, so there is no major rush. Again, it's gonna be a great time. The route is simple, and should be fun and nice. Let's hope the weather holds out. THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT, so plug the holes in your car with some bubble gum for now.
I'm looking forward to meeting everyone and seeing the old faces as well. Oh yeah, this is the first time we are heading to this destination, so don't shoot me if things become hectic. Bring some money for lunch too, not sure how much the "set" menu will run, but I need to take a poll as to how many will want brats/burgers/etc. when we meet, so I can notify the kitchen. Thanks so much for your cooperation and patience. Now, let's have some fun.
Regards,
Jon
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