”…it’s about the journey, not the destination…”
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The bikes in this picture are mostly Harley’s,
but there were many other makes there also. |
As always, April through October, I was really looking forward to the monthly motorcycle gathering at Ephrata PA. This Sunday the weather was forecasted to be especially great. As usual I got up at 5am so that I could get on the road by 6am and get there early and choose my parking place. The temperature at my house was 60 degrees so I had my leather vest, fleece and leather jacket on. It was chilly but a special treat awaited me as I rode north. I just got on the road before sunrise and was treated to the rise of a large orange orb from the east. As much as I was in a hurry to get to Ephrata I HAD to stop and take some pictures. A really special treat!
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| A BEAUTIFUL sunrise as I ride north to Ephrata. |
Even with the photo stops I arrived at the American Legion in Ephrata by 7:15. I used to park in the lower area but now I want to be more in the middle of things so I park in the “upper” lot. It just so happens that is the area where members of the Christian Motorcycle Association park. A great bunch of people who are genuinely interested in helping others. I parked and then held a spot for Dan, who has a STUNNING Royal Enfield chrome and red Classic 350. We had spoken the month before and I promised to bring my chrome and red Interceptor 650.
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| My 650 is on the left, Dan’s 350 is on the right. |
Dan’s 350 is a real eye catcher. He has extensively modified his bike so it is unique. He has entered it in a number of shows and has come in either first or second in many of them. An EXCEPTIONAL motorcycle. To be honest mine looked a little shabby next to his, but I also got many positive comments about mine.
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There were a majority of Harleys there, but here are a
number of very interesting Japanese bikes. |
Dan knows many members of the Royal Enfield “community” and several stopped by. One of the most interesting ones is a guy who owns a 2007 Bullet 500. Compared to our bikes his looked like a classic collectors bike. His bike is chrome and blue and is in excellent condition. After visiting for a while he headed of to do some riding. What a magnificent exhaust note.
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| A CLASSIC example of a Royal Enfield Bullet 500! |
I stayed until 11am and then rode to the Brass Eagle Restaurant in Gap PA for lunch. This ride through Amish country features many curves and gorgeous scenery. Once I finished my lunch I navigated home on a number of back roads that I have discovered over the years. It had been a wonderful day with lots of interesting and exceptional motorcycles…as well as great roads through awesome scenery. Next month I think I’ll take my Moto Guzzi California II, just for fun!
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| On my way to Ephrata as the mist rises from the fields. |
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