I am sorry to report we have decided to cancel the event.  We simply did not recieve enough participation.

The 2011 Great Upstate NY Challenge 

1250 miles of Upstate NY on Kick-Only Antique motorcycles.

The 74 Shop and the Barber Family will be hosting a 5 day antique motorcycle road trip in Upstate NY after the AMCA Rhinebeck National Super Meet.

The route will cover some of the best areas Upstate NY has to offer.  You'll see the Catskill Mountains, Adirondack Mountains, Finger Lakes, Lake Ontario, Niagara Falls, The St. Lawrence Seaway & 1000 Islands, Lake Champlain and More!

The only rules are you must ride a kick-only motorcycle that is at least 35 years old and come to have a good time!  This is a ride for the true antique motorcycling enthusiasts.  This is a mix of the best of an AMCA style Road Run combined with the adventure of the Motorcycle Cannonball ~ A motorcycle vacation and an antique motorcycle challenge!

We'll ride between 200-300 miles a day with an average of 250 per day.  There will be recommended lunch stops, gas stops, HD dealers, and scenic rest stops just like a traditional AMCA Road Run.  The difference here is that we'll end at a different location every night. 

We'll travel on the most scenic and motorcycle friendly roads we can while hitting some great towns where we can enjoy some good local food & drinks.  There will be no Interstate travelling on this run.

  The real challenge is to show up with a motorcycle that is well serviced and well prepared for the trip. The same goes for the riders. Make sure you, your passenger and your bike are up to the trip.  This is not a shakedown run for your fresh rebuild or restoration.  This is for the well ridden bike and well travelled rider.  You will have to carry your own tools and supplies.  I am hopeful to have a lunch stop at an antique friendly HD dealer in the middle of the trip so you can get oil and other supplies along the way. 

My support truck will be carrying emergency fuel, oil & tools if necessary along with an air compressor and whatever else I can fit in.  The support truck & trailer will have room for about 6 bikes but the truck cab can only carry 4-5 people.  You are also allowed to have your own support truck follow you for the trip if you like just like we all did during the Motorcycle Cannonball.  The more the better.

I'm also offering a luggage service.  Each rider/passanger will be allowed one airline sized carry-on to be stored in the support trailer. There will be designated times for pick up/drop off  every day as the trailer will be kept locked.

Every rider & passenger on this trip will be required to sign a release form upon check-in.   

                     Hotel Info    

Hotel details are listed below..  

From Sunday June 12th trough Friday June 17th we will be at a different city each night.

Listed below are my reccomendations for each night's stay. Lodging reservations are to be made by each individual. 

Sunday June 12th the main hotel in Newburgh, NY is the Ramada Inn.     $85 per night with Group Code CG0612.  845-564-4500

Monday June 13th the main hotel in Ithaca, NY is the Best Western      $109 per night.  Mention Upstate Challenge for this rate.  617-272-6100

Tuesday June 14th the main hotel in Niagara Falls, NY is the Comfort Inn.  $75 for single occupant/$85 for double occupant.  Mention Upstate Challenge for this rate.  716-284-6835

Wednesday June 15th the main hotel in Alexandria Bay, NY is the Edgewood Resort.  315-482-9923  $99 - $119 depending upon room views. Mention Upstate Challenge for room block, regular rates apply.

Thursday June 16th the main hotel in Lake Placid, NY is the Courtyard Marriot.  518-523-2900 $109 per night. Mention Upstate Challenge for this rate. 

Rooms also available at the Best Western Lake Placid for $110.        518-523-2424

Friday June 17th the main hotel in Round Top, NY is Riedlbauer's Resort.  This was also the main hotel for the 2008 Catskill Mountains AMCA National Road Run. You can reach them at   518-622-9584 or www.riedlbauersresort.com   

*This is not an AMCA sanctioned Road Run.  This event is organized by The 74 Shop and Steve & Stacey Barber.*

 The 2011 Great Upstate NY Challenge has been cancelled.

Road Trip Package Info

The road trip package includes:

Opening BBQ

Admission to the Motorcyclepedia Museum

1 Week of Vehicle Parking at Museum

5x7 Color photo of you and your bike

Laser engraved wood frame for picture

Road Trip T-Shirt

Road Trip Decal

Luggage service

Support truck & trailer

5 days of well prepared route sheets

Closing Banquet

       Special Rider Awards  (Longest Distance, Oldest Rider, Hard Luck, and more.)

All Riders $200   Passengers $100

Pre-1930 Rider $150  Passenger $75

2010 Cannonballers on their Cannonball Bike ride for FREE!

This event will be limited to the first 120 people.  All entries must be recieved by May 31st 2011.

To register please email the74shop@hotmail.com for your registration form.

You can also call to register over the phone at 845-389-7197.

Make Checks or Money Orders Payable to:

Steve Barber

PO Box 84

West Camp, NY 12490

     Road Trip Schedule

Sunday June 12th @ the new Motorcyclepedia Museum

  Newburgh, NY  

4-6 PM Check In & Social Hours

6-7 PM BBQ 

7 PM Riders meeting: Q&A, routes etc.

Big Thanks to Ted & Jerry Doering for giving us this great place to begin our journey and for allowing riders to park their vehicles there for the week.

Monday June 13th 

Ride to in Ithaca, NY

Tuesday June 14th

Ride to Niagara Fall,NY

Wednesday June 15th

Ride to Alexandria Bay, NY

Thursday June 16th

Ride to Lake Placid, NY

Stacey's Birthday!

Friday June 17th

Ride to Round Top, NY

Closing Banquet & Awards

Social Hour 5-6 PM

Dinner 6-7 PM

Awards 7 PM

Party all night long!