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2010 Colors in the Catskills 3
- Thread starter Friedle
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mrtnfischer
Der Kaptain
Catskill and Hunter mountain
Well, it is a destination, riding up from Scranton the roads were great and the goodfellowship same with other members of the BlackDiamond Beemers.
Gee, unfortuantly the event attendence by vendors were sparse, the beer and the Brats were high in price and not very good. But, it has been the same everyyear. Really a blahhhh event, more suited to Harleys than real riders
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When you stop to think about it, all of the trinkets for sale, maple sluple stuff, ski boots and non bike stuff, makes this a great promo event for Hunter Mountain by Hunter Mountain and really has nothing to do with Beemers. Thanks to Max BMW and the other vendors, at least there was some redeeming features to the trip.
Next year, I think we would have been better going to Rinebeck to the Aerodrome. Any how, that my opinion and your welcome to it.
Well, it is a destination, riding up from Scranton the roads were great and the goodfellowship same with other members of the BlackDiamond Beemers.
Gee, unfortuantly the event attendence by vendors were sparse, the beer and the Brats were high in price and not very good. But, it has been the same everyyear. Really a blahhhh event, more suited to Harleys than real riders
.When you stop to think about it, all of the trinkets for sale, maple sluple stuff, ski boots and non bike stuff, makes this a great promo event for Hunter Mountain by Hunter Mountain and really has nothing to do with Beemers. Thanks to Max BMW and the other vendors, at least there was some redeeming features to the trip.
Next year, I think we would have been better going to Rinebeck to the Aerodrome. Any how, that my opinion and your welcome to it.
Colors 3
I'll agree with you that it is a great destination and I am glad you were able to enjoy the fellowship of your fellow club members.
Unfortunately, the same weather that had such an effect on the venue also had an effect on a number of the vendors getting to the event. Those vendors who did manage to make it there included some major players such as MAX BMW, Roadgear, Alt Riders, Adventurers Workshop, Road Hauler, HiViz Products, InstaMold, BMW MOA and of course the BMW Motorrad Demo Truck in addition to a number of other smaller vendors and supporters. According to the vendor feedback I received, they were happy with their results, especially given the situation and challenges of the weekend.
The "trinket vendors" were part of the Oktoberfest event and they did well with the Oktoberfest attendees. You're right in saying they really had nothing to do with Beemers, but they did add another element to the experience. I know at least a couple of riders who were gift shopping with the Oktoberfest vendors.
Colors in the Catskills has nothing to do with the beer and food vendors selection or pricing, other than arranging for a Mexican food vendor, Mole Mole, to be there with $2 overstuffed tacos and $7 full quesadilla dinners.
I am sorry if you missed out on the rides that were laid out for the "real riders", both off road and on road, or just those roads you might have explored by yourself with a GPS or a Jimapco map......if they were still open in the aftermath of the storm and flooding. Perhaps you were a real enough rider to attempt to ride the GS course Mother Nature constructed for us on Thursday evening right through our intended camping and vendor area.
I had a good time there, sorry if you didn't. Planning is already taking place for Colors in the Catskills 4.
Friedle
PS Just a heads up, the same people that organized the Colors in the Catskills also organize the Airheads at the Aerodrome, so you might not be happy there either.
Well, it is a destination, riding up from Scranton the roads were great and the goodfellowship same with other members of the BlackDiamond Beemers.
Gee, unfortuantly the event attendence by vendors were sparse, the beer and the Brats were high in price and not very good. But, it has been the same everyyear. Really a blahhhh event, more suited to Harleys than real riders
When you stop to think about it, all of the trinkets for sale, maple sluple stuff, ski boots and non bike stuff, makes this a great promo event for Hunter Mountain by Hunter Mountain and really has nothing to do with Beemers. Thanks to Max BMW and the other vendors, at least there was some redeeming features to the trip.
Next year, I think we would have been better going to Rinebeck to the Aerodrome. Any how, that my opinion and your welcome to it.
I'll agree with you that it is a great destination and I am glad you were able to enjoy the fellowship of your fellow club members.
Unfortunately, the same weather that had such an effect on the venue also had an effect on a number of the vendors getting to the event. Those vendors who did manage to make it there included some major players such as MAX BMW, Roadgear, Alt Riders, Adventurers Workshop, Road Hauler, HiViz Products, InstaMold, BMW MOA and of course the BMW Motorrad Demo Truck in addition to a number of other smaller vendors and supporters. According to the vendor feedback I received, they were happy with their results, especially given the situation and challenges of the weekend.
The "trinket vendors" were part of the Oktoberfest event and they did well with the Oktoberfest attendees. You're right in saying they really had nothing to do with Beemers, but they did add another element to the experience. I know at least a couple of riders who were gift shopping with the Oktoberfest vendors.
Colors in the Catskills has nothing to do with the beer and food vendors selection or pricing, other than arranging for a Mexican food vendor, Mole Mole, to be there with $2 overstuffed tacos and $7 full quesadilla dinners.
I am sorry if you missed out on the rides that were laid out for the "real riders", both off road and on road, or just those roads you might have explored by yourself with a GPS or a Jimapco map......if they were still open in the aftermath of the storm and flooding. Perhaps you were a real enough rider to attempt to ride the GS course Mother Nature constructed for us on Thursday evening right through our intended camping and vendor area.
I had a good time there, sorry if you didn't. Planning is already taking place for Colors in the Catskills 4.
Friedle
PS Just a heads up, the same people that organized the Colors in the Catskills also organize the Airheads at the Aerodrome, so you might not be happy there either.
Colors 3
Thanks to all who did manage to attend Colors in the Catskills 3. Thanks for bearing with us as the situation changed minute by minute on Friday and into Saturday morning.
There was no "play book" for this type of weather, planning disruption and destruction of roads and property, but with the enormous cooperation of our hosts, Hunter Mountain, we managed to pull it off for what turned out to be a spectacular Saturday and Sunday.
After it was evident that the original camping area was unusable, the decision was made to cancel camping for the weekend. Pre registered campers were notified to the extent possible and their fees were electronically refunded immediately. Those who arrived on site were directed to the local NY State campground which was believed to be open. They had also sustained some damage and no longer had any open spaces. Campers returned to Hunter with the news and a decision was made to not just send these people home in the rain, but to let them set up their tents in designated areas, at no charge. Hunter also opened the original vendor building for those campers who were cold or wet, or who just wanted to sleep inside. A number of people availed themselves of the opportunity by spreading out their pads and sleeping bags, in some cases even erecting their tents inside the building.
The vendors were relocated on Saturday morning to a blacktopped area where they were able to erect their displays which were held down by sandbags provided by Hunter, and were able to open for business as the first riders were starting to arrive Saturday morning. Yes, not all the expected vendors were able to make it to the event due to the storm, but those that were able to set up were well received by the attendees. Hunter Mountain is to be commended for all the assistance they offered to the Colors in the Catskills event, even as their personnel were extremely busy dealing with the damages to their own physical facilities.
A very big "Thank You" to Max and Ben Stratton of MAX BMW for all their support and faith in this event by providing for the BMW Demo Truck to be offering rides both Saturday and Sunday and for presenting the off road riding schools under some very challenging conditions. Where else are you going to go to get free off road riding tutoring of this caliber, regardless of what brand off road bike you showed up on? TEAM MAX was nothing less that full WOT all weekend!
The concept of a FREE all brand, off road and road riding event featuring high quality vendors and seminars celebrating the approaching end of the riding season here in the Northeast is still a winner. We will be doing it again next year and it will be bigger and better than this year's event.
We hope to see you and all your friends again the first weekend of October, 2011.
Friedle
Thanks to all who did manage to attend Colors in the Catskills 3. Thanks for bearing with us as the situation changed minute by minute on Friday and into Saturday morning.
There was no "play book" for this type of weather, planning disruption and destruction of roads and property, but with the enormous cooperation of our hosts, Hunter Mountain, we managed to pull it off for what turned out to be a spectacular Saturday and Sunday.
After it was evident that the original camping area was unusable, the decision was made to cancel camping for the weekend. Pre registered campers were notified to the extent possible and their fees were electronically refunded immediately. Those who arrived on site were directed to the local NY State campground which was believed to be open. They had also sustained some damage and no longer had any open spaces. Campers returned to Hunter with the news and a decision was made to not just send these people home in the rain, but to let them set up their tents in designated areas, at no charge. Hunter also opened the original vendor building for those campers who were cold or wet, or who just wanted to sleep inside. A number of people availed themselves of the opportunity by spreading out their pads and sleeping bags, in some cases even erecting their tents inside the building.
The vendors were relocated on Saturday morning to a blacktopped area where they were able to erect their displays which were held down by sandbags provided by Hunter, and were able to open for business as the first riders were starting to arrive Saturday morning. Yes, not all the expected vendors were able to make it to the event due to the storm, but those that were able to set up were well received by the attendees. Hunter Mountain is to be commended for all the assistance they offered to the Colors in the Catskills event, even as their personnel were extremely busy dealing with the damages to their own physical facilities.
A very big "Thank You" to Max and Ben Stratton of MAX BMW for all their support and faith in this event by providing for the BMW Demo Truck to be offering rides both Saturday and Sunday and for presenting the off road riding schools under some very challenging conditions. Where else are you going to go to get free off road riding tutoring of this caliber, regardless of what brand off road bike you showed up on? TEAM MAX was nothing less that full WOT all weekend!
The concept of a FREE all brand, off road and road riding event featuring high quality vendors and seminars celebrating the approaching end of the riding season here in the Northeast is still a winner. We will be doing it again next year and it will be bigger and better than this year's event.
We hope to see you and all your friends again the first weekend of October, 2011.
Friedle
nytrashman
New member
i'll be there again as this is a great event, it's close to home, and there is something of interest for the whole family.
the one time i attended the Airhead event i had a good time, even though i had to leave early and could not enjoy the big dinner.
Michael, if you need any help in organizing either event drop me a line, i'll be more then happy to help out.
Thanks to the crew
Just like to add a thank you to the crew that organized the Color in the Catskills event. I took Friedle's short sport ride and used parts of the long sport ride for my trips to my hotel and then home. Nice roads, nice views, nice country. Riding to the top of Hunter Mountain on my new-to-me R1150GS was just one of the highlights of the weekend.
Thank You!
Just like to add a thank you to the crew that organized the Color in the Catskills event. I took Friedle's short sport ride and used parts of the long sport ride for my trips to my hotel and then home. Nice roads, nice views, nice country. Riding to the top of Hunter Mountain on my new-to-me R1150GS was just one of the highlights of the weekend.
Thank You!
tomlombardini
LR56
Colors in the Catskills
I headed north to Color in the Catskills last month and frankly, if it wasn't for the Hunter Mountain Octoberfest, it probably wouldn't have been worth the trip. The ride up was nice, the weather was nice but there didn't seem to be much there having to do with Motorcycles. There were a few vendors in the front as well as MAX BMW with the Test Ride truck but otherwise, not much going on.
The Octoberfest however was wonderful. Really good food and the ride was enjoyable. Not a total waste.
Will have to think about wether or not it will be worth going again next year.
TL
I headed north to Color in the Catskills last month and frankly, if it wasn't for the Hunter Mountain Octoberfest, it probably wouldn't have been worth the trip. The ride up was nice, the weather was nice but there didn't seem to be much there having to do with Motorcycles. There were a few vendors in the front as well as MAX BMW with the Test Ride truck but otherwise, not much going on.
The Octoberfest however was wonderful. Really good food and the ride was enjoyable. Not a total waste.
Will have to think about wether or not it will be worth going again next year.
TL
statdawg
High & Dry
TDL
I sometimes feel the same way about rallies to regional events. What can be done to give it a better value or draw ?
Thanks
rob nye
Ritalin Poster Boy
I'm not a responsible party but it's my understanding that there will be more motorcycle events (poker run perhaps), more camping support and a more organized party Saturday night at CIC next year.
nplenzick
New member
Color in the Catskills is a work in progress. It's pretty tough to get one of these things going and even tougher the way the economy has been the last few years. I think you'll really start to see this event take off now since it has survived really tough times including the terrible weather condition that did damage to Hunter the day before the event.
I believe it won't be too long now that people will be complaining that this rally has gotten too big!
I believe it won't be too long now that people will be complaining that this rally has gotten too big!
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