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Riding around New Jersey.
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Since you brought up Asbury Park.... the place- the waterfront anyway- sure has turned around in the last 10 or so years. When I was in my 20s (1990s), we would see shows at The Stone Pony, but it wasn't a town one would want to hang out in before or after a show. And The Pony, despite being a darling spot of Springsteen fans, was pretty dumpy, and its sound system sucked.
This morning (posted elsewhere also)
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20170904_063534-1 by Glen Brenner, on Flickr
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Boriqua
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What an awesome pic! Brings back great memories. My family was living in a not safe housing project in Brooklyn. My mom would ship me off to my Aunt's home in Asbury park in the late 60's early 70's during summer school break so I wasnt hanging out with nothing to do in Brooklyn and finding myself in trouble. Asbury park then had blocks of amusement rides and tons of terrible stand food you could get and games and the beach was really sweet. I would get a summer beach pass and be on that beach everyday.
My aunts home was some 3 blocks from the boardwalk. It was awesome. I heard it went into a nose dive a few years later. I am glad it is coming back!!
My aunts home was some 3 blocks from the boardwalk. It was awesome. I heard it went into a nose dive a few years later. I am glad it is coming back!!
There were bad riots in Asbury in the summer of 1970. Started on July 4th and went on for a week. Didn't directly impact the boardwalk area, but it started a long, slow decline that bottomed out in the 90's with that whole area being completely abandoned. It's starting to revive somewhat, but nothing like it used to be.
Yeah, the reputation the Stone Pony has is a pet peeve of mine. It was never a spot Springsteen played in the early days, it didn't exist until after he was putting out records and playing bigger venues. Back in the late '70s/early 80's the real hot spot for music in Asbury was a place called the Fast Lane, on 4th and Kingsley. Saw a bunch of great shows there. The Pony was very much minor league by comparison.
Aaah man, I forgot about the Fastlane. Been there a few times. We also saw a few shows at Asbury Lanes. I thought it was cool how they would set up a stage over the bowling lanes.
.....and The Saint. It seemed like a place that bands played on their way up..... or down.
.....and The Saint. It seemed like a place that bands played on their way up..... or down.
This NJ landmark closed earlier this year. Back in the day, many a ride on my old 1100e included a stop here. Sad to see it go.
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Morning ride by Glen Brenner, on Flickr
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Morning ride by Glen Brenner, on Flickr
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Love places like that. I feel the same way about certain landmarks in Cleveland, like the Flats.
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180gramvinyl
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Great pics, man - you seem to have made a good run of the state. I really enjoyed that Delaware River area when I was a bit more down south. 518 through Rocky Hill/Hopewell/Amwell has some great spots, too.
Is that first pic Prallsville Mills? I got married there, ha. I've def hit Hot Dog Johnny's on the way up to the Poconos - can't pass up a chance to say Buttzville.
I think we need to get an NJ ride going. I made the Asbury Park trip over the weekend and I think went through your area, more or less. I forgot how pleasant rt. 33/35 is compared to Rt. 1. Putting that Sandy Hook loop on my list, too.
Is that first pic Prallsville Mills? I got married there, ha. I've def hit Hot Dog Johnny's on the way up to the Poconos - can't pass up a chance to say Buttzville.
I think we need to get an NJ ride going. I made the Asbury Park trip over the weekend and I think went through your area, more or less. I forgot how pleasant rt. 33/35 is compared to Rt. 1. Putting that Sandy Hook loop on my list, too.
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gordinho80
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Definitely need an NJ GSR ride!!!!
A week from Saturday, I'm going on a ride to remember my brother in law who passed a few years back. He had been working on building a chopper but never saw it completed. His brothers completed the bike and they take it out every year in his memory. Just a couple of hours of riding followed by a BBQ at one of their houses. NJ members here are more then welcome to join... PM for details. I know Glen had expressed some interest this year...
A week from Saturday, I'm going on a ride to remember my brother in law who passed a few years back. He had been working on building a chopper but never saw it completed. His brothers completed the bike and they take it out every year in his memory. Just a couple of hours of riding followed by a BBQ at one of their houses. NJ members here are more then welcome to join... PM for details. I know Glen had expressed some interest this year...
Yes, I just looked it up. Pralllsville Mills. Agreed on the Hopewell area. Nice area.
A NJ GSR ride would be cool.
My plans keep bouncing around, but as of these 10 minutes, I'm planning to join Mario on the 30th.
I assume your bike is up and running?
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I would welcome a NJ GSR ride up to the northern part of the state, n back. I know some great roads by Fredon, Newton area. Spectacular lake perimeter runs and large swooping roads near farm areas that I think would be really enjoyable. Who's into it?
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gordinho80
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FYI, the ride route actually takes us out to Easton, PA area... and down back through that Hopewell area.
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kaufen
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Nice great pics, too. Well done!
Allie
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DB it's nice to see you were up my way.... too bad I missed you, and the opportunity to share baked goods! NJ has some lovely locations indeed, when you go off the beaten trail. I just wanted to add a couple pictures of the viaduct that I took a few years ago. It is an impressive structure, pictures don't do it justice. Walking under it and feeling like an ant does.
The cars at the bottom of the shot give some idea of scale
Seen from the bottom
And the top
Part of the crawl way system spanning the arches
There is access to the internal structure of the arches, but it's -really- dark and cavernous in there. You can climb all across the tops of the arches though.
Lots of crazy graffiti all throughout the structure
I live about a half hour away from the viaduct. It's almost literally in my cousin's back yard and she never knew it was there. I just showed it to her the other day, it bowled her over.
Hot Dog Johnnies is a favorite spot in a very nice area to ride. I bring my son there at least once a year for a ride and a dog.
Glad you enjoyed our neck of the woods!
The cars at the bottom of the shot give some idea of scale
Seen from the bottom
And the top
Part of the crawl way system spanning the arches
There is access to the internal structure of the arches, but it's -really- dark and cavernous in there. You can climb all across the tops of the arches though.
Lots of crazy graffiti all throughout the structure
I live about a half hour away from the viaduct. It's almost literally in my cousin's back yard and she never knew it was there. I just showed it to her the other day, it bowled her over.
Hot Dog Johnnies is a favorite spot in a very nice area to ride. I bring my son there at least once a year for a ride and a dog.
Glad you enjoyed our neck of the woods!
Hey Allie, its good to hear from you. Hope all is well. Yes, that viaduct is impressive. I never realized that the viaduct thst the nearby main road goes under is the same one. I briefly considered climbing up to the access to the arches, but riding boots arent good for hiking.
Another item of note... many years ago in nearby Blairstown I had my GS impounded for lack of
insurance / registration papers. The bar I waited in to be picked up by my friends is closed....
Another item of note... many years ago in nearby Blairstown I had my GS impounded for lack of
insurance / registration papers. The bar I waited in to be picked up by my friends is closed....
Allie
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A fellow GSer got a ticket out that way after he synced his carbs at my house and was 'testing their mettle'. Well the mettle of the metal got a medal, and he got a 'performance award' from the local constabulary. It seems to have eased up around Blairstown since a certain officer (whom I have crossed paths with) is no longer there. I heard he committed suicide.
