connie_rider said:Ok, I'm in, {if ok with Jason?}
MOB reminded me of the "Local" I need to handle "face to face contact" with the museum.
I sent Jason a note and will try to contact my "Local" to twist his arm. >
The rest of you can help by telling us about past visits, and suggesting things to see at the Museum.
We're a long ways from the National so no rush on anything.
Just discussion for now...
Ride safe, Ted
Approved.
Jason
PS: I may be asking for some help with the "arm twisting"... >
connie_rider said:I'm baaaack!!
Having a guide would be great.
Jason; How many would we needed to make the coach/guide possible?
Ride safe, Ted
gsjay said:Ok so we're not seeing any discussion about this proposed trip to Gettysburg...……………
Is that because there is no interest, or is just too early in the planning process for most folks to think about?
Jason
connie_rider said:Thanks Rich. Much appreciated.
We have a route set up for folks to do a day ride on their bikes.
The folks that live in the area say that the most direct ride to the Museum would be a 2 1/2 - 3 hour ride each way.
Seeing the Museum, and doing a tour Bus ride around the site will take another 3-4 hours.
Add another hour for a meal somewhere, and its a 10-12 hour day.
Jay has me looking into the possibility of arranging a bus tour that departs from the Motel.
I've done the preliminary fact gathering and it ain't cheap..
The price makes me wonder if we would have enough/any interest??
We're not looking for anyone to sign up now.
Just trying to see if folks want us to proceed with planning a tour from the Motel??
Ride safe, Ted
connie_rider said:I've done more research and NEED your thoughts.
Because of the distance/time we've been looking into arranging a Group Tour from the Motel to see Gettysburg.
Costs are more than I hoped, but may be possible if we have enough interest. {??}
NOTE: We've had 2 locals make the trip and their saying round trip ride time is 6-8 hours.
To actually see Gettysburg I feel you need a minimum of 3-4 hours.
So the total day (and actually experience Gettysburg} would be 10-12 hours.
For that reason, I've been trying to arrange a Tour in a Bus or Van.
But, I can't do any arranging on that idea until I have some idea if it would be used.
Did I mention that I need your thoughts on this???? hint/hint
NOTE: I'm leaning towards the 12 passenger van as the best option if we do this as a group.
Here are the approx. costs.
{31 pass Motorcoach / Guide / Museum etc / food} about $110 per person Based on 20 people
{12 pass Van / guide / Museum etc / food} about $75 per person Based on 10 people
(bikes/personal vehicles / Museum etc / bus tour / food} about $70 per person {try to do tour together}
(bikes/personal vehicles /museum only / ride the park / food} about $45 per person (ie; on your own}
Please let me know your thoughts!!
Ride safe, Ted