August, 2010

• 2 August

  Bob Rosen – Columnist/Content Supervisor

  Bob Rosen spent seven years as general manager of Cliff’s Cycle Revolution, a BMW-Ducati-Indian dealer in Brookfield, CT, and now owns Practical Business Solutions. He consults dealers as a start-up expert and sales accelerator. His column is devoted to bridging the gap between customers and dealers. Since beginning his riding history …

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• 1 August

  Museums, Etc.

  New England and eastern New York have loads of  museums and other businesses devoted to motorcycles and riders. Here’s a partial list of the attractions and shops:

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• 1 August

  Motorcycle Clubs

  It may be the same wind for all riders, but there is such a thing as brand and model loyalty and like-minded riders sometimes like to stick together. Here are some motorcycle clubs and forums devoted to specific brands and models:

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• 1 August

  Southfield Store Offers Pastries Galore

  SOUTHFIELD, MA – If delicious pastry attracts you, The Southfield Store on Route 272 will certainly hit the spot. With a counter covered with confections, it’s impossible to eat

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• 1 August

  Connecticut Motorcycle Dealers

  CONNECTICUT Bethel Hamlin Cycles – Moto Guzzi Branford Freedom Road Harley-Davidson – Harley-Davidson Bristol Yankee Harley-Davidson – Harley-Davidson, LiveWire Canton Strictly Dirt – Used dirt bikes Chester Ted Tine Motorsports – Customs Cornwall Bridge Kent Road Motorsports – Used bikes. Danbury Danbury Powersports – Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Polaris Harley-Davidson of Danbury / Fairfield Powersports …

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• 1 August

  Cold Spring Depot Alongside The Tracks

  COLD SPRING, NY – Built in 1884 as a passenger and freight terminal, the motorcycle-friendly Cold Spring Depot was an active station until 1954 and has been an eatery since 1972. In-between it was a car dealership and repair shop. If you dine outdoors on the patio, you can expect to …

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• 1 August

  Pig Out At Big W’s Roadside Bar-B-Q

  (Update: Big W’s closed its doors on May 16, 2021.) WINGDALE, NY – The next time you feel like “pigging out” while out on a ride, check out Big W’s Roadside Bar-B-Q, 1475 Route 22. The restaurant’s proprietor and namesake Warren Norstein has been in the ribs business since 2003. Back …

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• 1 August

  The Vanilla Bean Provides Beacon For Riders

  POMFRET, CT – Opened in 1989 as a small eatery with a simple food menu and ice cream, “The Bean” has been expanding ever since. The menu is extensive – from eggs benedict for breakfast to

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• 1 August

  Riders Gather At Toymaker’s Cafe

  FALLS VILLAGE, CT – This is the “official hangout” of RIDE-CT.com / Ride-NewEngland.com. Owners Greg and Annie Bidou gave up the corporate life and commuting daily to New York City by  train in 2001 and opened the cafe in 2002. They now serve up English banger platters, sweet potato waffles and …

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• 1 August

  Welcome!

  By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com RIDE-CT.com is shifting its blog to a new location. It’s the first change in what will be a full makeover of the web site. It may take a few weeks to accomplish all of the changes, but the goal is to present more comprehensive and more timely news …

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