Where We've Been 

...just a start really.

New York
    Rhinebeck/Hudson Valley
    West Point
    Americade, Lake George
    Renaissance Fair, Tuxedo
    Harriman State Park, Orange County
    NYC Pride Parade
Connecticut
    Mystic Seaport, Mystic
    Super Sunday, Marcus Dairy, Danbury
    Mates Leather Weekend Ride
Mass
    Mt. Greylock
    Boston
    Provincetown
    Vanson Leathers Open House, Fall River
    Gay Day at Six Flags, Springfield
Vermont
    Hillside Campground, Gibson
    Harley-Davidson Open House, York
Rhode Island      
   Nordic Lodge, Charlestown
New Hampshire
    Laconia Bike Week


Old Ride Reports
Sunday November 4th, 2007

at 11:00 AM is our Vanilla Bean Ride to Pomfret CT. Being led by past Director Mark. Meet at 11:00 AM at Cycle Gear in Manchester CT

OCTOBER 2007

Rick & Jerrys Great Bar-B-Que Ride is Sunday October 14th. Meeting time is 10:00 AM, Meeting location is The Saybrook Fishhouse in Canton CT. Review: The day started out at about 42 degrees, and it didn't get a whole lot warmer, although the barometer was over 30.0 and climbing, Ride Capt. Rick pulled over about 1 hour from Shaker Mountain to re-access the ride as the clouds where getting very dark, and clear skies where in the opposite direction. The group decided to head east before the sky opened up. Although we didn't have Bar-B-Que, we all enjoyed hot soup with our meals as we warmed up. So much for Perforated Leather! BRRRR!

Sunday September 16th 2007

Was Tommy & J.R.'s Ride to Gay Day at Six Flags Great Adventure. Report: >For those of you who missed our ride today (now yesterday), it was attended by 9 of us, JR, Tommy, Brad (JR's BF), TJ,TC, Keith, Bobby, Dan, and me. The weather was a bit cool in the morning, but was nice during the day, also the ride home was pretty cool, Keith noted it was about 42 degrees in West Cornwall this (yesterday) AM.
The route was scenic and relatively traffic free, Thanks to JR! The Park was packed with red tee shirts, and there where an abundance of studly men of all ages. The Bay State Marauders had a sizable group as did the Ursamen. For those of you into facial hair, there were plenty of guys with mustaches, goatees, and beards. Wish I had taken some pictures myself, but most of the photos are courtesy of TC. Lines for rides where pretty long, some members rode the Batman coaster, the Mind Erasure. We listened to part of the concert, and spoke with Gary Turner who Organizes this event with the people at Six Flags.
After picking up our free group picture, we headed out to the bikes to mount up and ride home. Seems Bobby’s Scooter had a very weak battery that would not turn over the engine. It was thought his alarm may have caused the battery drain, but that was not confirmed. We polled the group and no one had jumper cables. After looking at the location of his battery, I determined it would be possible to remove the battery from my bike very easily, and I could hold my battery up to his battery touching each positive and negative terminal together eliminating the need for jumper cables, once his scooter was started I was hopeful he could get home on the scooters charging system. Well, we made it almost out to the parking lot exit when the scooter stalled again. This time about four of us pulled over and I again took out my battery to jump start his scooter for the second time. We split traffic to the street where a traffic cop started to yell at Bobby for riding between the waiting line of cars, Bobby tried to explain to the cop that he was having trouble, and the cop finally waived us out into the street. We headed south, and it was decided that Bobby, myself and Dan would try to get on the highway asap to prevent another stall. It would figure that our bikes and scooter would need gas very soon, We exited at # 38 of I-91, but the Mobil Gas was closed for new fuel tanks, and they seemed like the only game off exit 38. The scooter began to sputter, and it was decided that we would cross over to the Price Chopper to see if they had a set of jumper cables for sale. They did not, so again out came my battery, and this time I removed the fuse for his head light in the hopes that he could get farther along this time. Bobby and Dan rode down to exit 37, while I reinstalled my battery in my Bike. I caught up with Bobby and Dan at a Sunoco station where the filled their tanks and bought a pair of jumper cables. I filled up with gas, and for the fourth time I jump started his scooter. Now we noticed I had lost my low beam headlight, and was only left with a functioning High Beam. Not to be out done and possibly the result of some sort of mechanical jealousy, Dans Honda lost its headlight low beam too. So now we have two bikes and a scooter, the scooter without any headlights and the two bike with no low beam. We Proceeded to head about 15 miles to Scooter Centrale in Plainville CT to drop off Bobbys scooter. Luckily we have two doors to a hallway so you can leave your scooter for service, also luckily, Dan now lives very near Bobby in Deep River, so after a hot cup of coffee he took Bobby home.

Saturday August 25th 2007

is our Renaissance Faire Ride Meet at Marcus Dairy at 10:00 AM

Online Tickets & Information Link to the NY Ren Faire: NY Renaissance Faire Link The New York Renaissance Faire in Tuxedo NY, (which is open from August 4 through September 23, 2007) At 600 Route 17A, Tuxedo, NY 10987,

The Faire is a great time, in the past many Eyebrows were raised when two of our members where observed on the kissing bridge, Memories of Flower Boy who couldn't seem to resist following our group around. Our Biker garb shares similarities with Ye Olde Knights Chainmaille, Gauntlets, Cuirass, Greaves, Chausses, and Helmets, So Gear Up Bikers and Join the Fun!

Ride review: A group of 5 showed up for this ride, TJ, GW, RD, TC, & GP. The weather was quite hot, but the roads on the route along many reservoirs and rivers along with a pretty reasonable pace kept us comfortable. We took a loop in Cold Spring, and we also took a quick detour up Bear Mountain. Seven Lakes drive was enjoyable with many curves and plenty of shade. We arrived at the Ren Faire and managed to find parking, (Free for bikes I might add, $5.00 for cars) After Roast Beast sandwiches and a Turkey leg, plus cool drinks we started to explore thy kingdom. We saw 2 Black Bears, and a porcupine. At one point we were verbally attacked by a vendor who wanted us to throw tomatoes at him. He asked us which of us was the "Power Bottom" and made fun of our attire. instead of being enraged, we were amused. Our return trip was interesting, I think we would have enjoyed the faire if the weather was 15 degrees cooler. I may plan a return trip before Sept23rd.

Saturday July 14th 2007

Is our Biker Bar-B-Que/Picnic & "Dam" Good Ride led by TC. We Stopped at the Sayville Dam, Mohawk Mountain, and Dennis Hill. We Meet at The Saybrook Fish House at 10:00 AM for the ride portion, later sometime after 4:00 PM we were at Roberts house in Litchfield for The Biker Bar-B-Que/Picnic.

June 2007

Hamden To Portland Ride, New Member George get group riding experience.

Sunday June 24th 2007

Wildfire MC Members Join ranks in the NYC Pride Parade June 2nd 2007 Was our Gillette Castle Ride (Eastern CT)

September 30th to October 3rd 2005 (Friday to Monday)

 is The Mates Leather Weekend in Provincetown MA.

September 22nd to 25th 2005 (Thurs - Sunday)

is The Harley-Davidson York Open House in York PA.

June 12th to 19th 2005 (Sunday to Sunday)

is Laconia Bike Week in New Hampshire.

June 6th to 11th 2005 (Monday to Saturday)

is Americade in Lake George, NY. November 7th 2004 Meet at Saybrook Fishhouse in Canton CT at 11:00 AM Sharp! Grub at the Georgetown Saloon, Georgetown, CT Sunday,

October 17th 2004

The meeting location is Marcus Dairy in Danbury CT, with a meeting time of 10:00 AM. Please gather at the South East corner of the building At 10:00 AM. The ride is to the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in Rhinebeck, New York. Our ride will take us up the scenic Taconic Parkway to Red Hook/Rhinebeck NY Where we will exit onto route 199 and head west for 6.8 miles to Orlich Road, to Norton Road for 1.5 miles to the Aerodrome. Admission is $15.00 which includes the Museum Tour and the Airshow. After the Museum tour, we can have lunch at the Aerodrome. The airshow starts at 2:00PM. The Foliage is already Turning so be prepared for a spectacular ride! We may even be met by some of our Northern New York members and friends.

Friday, Oct. 1st 2004

Mates Leather Weekend Ride. We will stay through Sunday, Oct. 3rd and depart after Brunch. Our Meeting time is set for 10:00 AM SHARP! at the commuter parking lot in Norwich, CT. We will be stopping at the Vanson Leather Warehouse in Fall River Mass en route to the cape around 1pm for lunch and to browse. Sunday, Sept. 19th 2004 This will be our annual ride to the Out In The Park Gay Day at Six Flags Great Adventure in Springfield Mass

September 4th, 2004

Scheduled a ride to The Renaissance Fair. We have done for the past two years. It is always a fun time with lots to eat, do and buy. Mark Rodeffer has agreed to coordinate this event.

August 22nd 2004

Our scheduled destination for this ride was the Nordic Lodge in Charlestown, Rhode Island. Once there we had a Viking Feast of all you can eat Lobster and much much more. Make a note of the much later meeting time of 12:30 PM. This change was necessary because the Nordic Lodge opens on Sundays at 2:00 PM. Please also note that the all inclusive price is $65.00 per adult, which includes the Buffet, Soft Drink, Tea, Coffee, tax and gratuity. I suggest you fast or only have a light snack that morning. I hope we will see many of you for this ride. Remember to meet at the Commuter Lot in Norwich CT at 12:30 PM.

August 1996

Wildfire MC's first ride. Founding member Gary LeBlanc, Charter Members T.J., Mark O. and Lee C. were led on a scenic ride through north western Connecticut. and Lee C. were led on a scenic ride through north western Connecticut.