Current Overnight Rides

	Current Overnight Rides
	(2010)

You MUST be a PARR member in good standing to participate in the overnight rides.

May 29 - June 1 West Virginia Ride Ride Leader Tom Southard

Tom will lead the group through the back country of West Virginia overnighting in Morgantown and Monterrey.

June 25 - Jun 28 Mike's Annual Endless Mountain Tour leader Mike Wascak

This time to Deep Creek Lake in Maryland, this will be a 3-day ride. The ride will be to the Ski Resort town of Deep Creek Lake, Maryland. We'll be staying in the Ski Chalets at the top of the Mountain (discounts credited to my middle son, Karl, who lives in the area). On Friday, we'll enjoy scenic backroads on the way there. After a day of great riding, we'll enjoy a steak dinner and a rustic restaurant. A wine and cheese party (okay, beer too) will be enjoyed afterwards in our chalets. Saturday will be a ride to Black Water Falls, West Virginia -- great roads and great riding!!! An unbelievable Man made White Water Raft ride and Alpine Slides will be available to enjoy as well. More details will be provided (along with costs) in the next few weeks. You may pay using PayPal. There will be a limited number of spots available so Book early!

July 16- July 18 Prison Ride - Ride Leader Carol Thomas

Ride To Shutter Island: Lockdown at the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum and Moundsville Penitentiary

Did you enjoy Martin Scorsese’s latest cinematographic feat at “Shutter Island”? If so, perhaps you’ll also enjoy an interesting and unique three day ride through Virginia and West Virginia that will not only provide an opportunity to ride the beautiful mountain byways in the company of friends but will also offer the group a chance to tour the Moundsville Penitentiary and the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum.

The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, located in Weston, WV, is formerly known as the Weston State Hospital. This West Virginia facility served as a sanctuary for the mentally ill in the mid-1800’s. The history of the building holds fascinating stories of Civil War raids, a gold robbery, the "curative" effects of architecture, and the efforts of determined individuals to help better the lives of the mentally ill. Tour this nationally recognized landmark and see how it left a lasting impression on local and national history.

Unlike most of the people who've previously walked through the gates of the West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville, you can be fairly certain you'll be walking out again a few hours later. The imposing Gothic structure was first opened in 1876, but closed in 1995. It has seen riots, fires and the execution of nearly 100 prisoners through either hanging or electrocution. These days, the only things it sees are much better behaved visitors!

August - Niagara Falls, Canada - dates to be determined - Ride Leaders Mike Wascak and Joe Smith

Joe and Mike will take the group to our northern neighbor to see one of the wonders of the world. There will be an overnight stop on the journey north in northern PA. We will spend enough time in Niagara to enjoy the sites and activities of the area. The final night will be on the way home. If you plan on going on this please make sure you obtain a passport for the border crossing.

September 11 - 12 - Ice Cream Ride - Ride Leader Tom Southard

September 24 - 26 - Cass, WV - Rider Leader Ron Perlik

Ron will take the group on backroads and twisties though Virginia and West Virginia. Time will be alloted for those who want to take the railroad the top of the mountain.

October - Fall Foliage dates, location and duration to be determine - Ride Leader Tom Southard

The fall foliage ride is one of the hallmarks of PARR's riding season. In addition to the one day ride which Mike Wascak will lead on October 3rd, Tom Southard will take our group through the hills and mountains of Virginia, Maryland and West Virgina to enjoy the splendor of the colors.

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