Spring Fling Rally 2008
Wellsboro, PA
May, 15-18, 2008

Wellsboro has proven to be a great location for a NE Regional rally. It's central location is just a day ride or less for many members and offers great riding and sightseeing at an affordable price. Our host town of Wellsboro is located in north central PA, along the famous Route 6 corridor, not far from New York State's Finger Lake Region. The rally area is abundant with museums, wineries, terrific scenery, and great roads.

Rally Headquarters:
Penn Wells Lodge; Main St., Wellsboro, PA Phone: 800-545-2446; 570-724-2111 Website: www.pennwells.com Room rates are $72 at the Lodge, and $70 at the Hotel. Ask hotel about available options. (Rooms in our block will be held until April 15. Book your room early. You must mention Concours Owners Group to get rooms in our block.)

Other Area Lodging:
Penn Wells Hotel; Main St., Wellsboro, PA Phone: 800-545-2446; 570-724-2111 www.pennwells.com One block away from Penn Wells Lodge.

Sherwood Motel, Main Street Wellsboro PA 800-626-5802 www.sherwoodmotel.org. Next door to the Penn Wells Lodge. $79-$89 double occupancy.

Canyon Motel, 18 East Avenue Wellsboro PA 800-255-2718 www.canyonmotel.com A block away from Penn Wells Lodge

Area camping:
Stony Fork Creek Campground, 658 Stony Fork Creek Road, Wellsboro, PA, 570.724.3096
www.stonyforkcamp.com. There are “tent only” sites and ones with water & electric. Inquire with the campground and choose the site that meets your needs. This terrific, full service campground is only an easy 8 miles from Rally HQ. We have not held any campsites. You will have to make your own arrangements.

Rally Fee: $35 per person for COG members, their immediate family or significant other. $40 per person for Non-COG members and their guests.
Early-bird: Deduct $5 per person if registration is postmarked by 3/31/08.
Refund Policy: Full refund issued prior to 4/30/08; refund less $5.00 after 4/30/08. Banquet dinner seating limited to first 150 registrations received. Rally fee covers Saturday dinner and other rally expenses. Wristbands may be used to identify registered attendees.

Rally Sign-in: Information will be available at the rally to direct you to the sign-in table area. The hours of operation for sign-in will be somewhat flexible, depending on the available staff to man the table.

Riding: Sample self-guided ride routes provided; new sample routes added for 2008.

Saturday Banquet: We'll continue the tradition of the famous full smorgasbord Banquet at the Penn Wells Hotel on Saturday; a COG favorite! Ask anyone who attended in past years. The food is awesome and the smorgasbord includes prime rib, turkey, peel & eat shrimp, snow crab legs, fish, chicken, soup & salad bar, vegetables, potatoes and assorted desserts. The COG seating time will be provided at rally sign in.

Fun & Games: We are looking for new and fun activities to keep us busy and out of trouble while at the Fling! Gerry Barnett has been working on a COG specific geocaching activity. We were surprized when we found the following event posted n the Wellsboro Chamber of Commerce web site:
Wellsboro Area Geocaching Event
"Virtual" Geocaching trail leading you to area historical sites, wonderful vistas & views, and the Canyon area! Registration on The Green Friday from 3pm-7pm & Saturday from 9am-1pm. Each registration will be eligible to win prizes Location: Wellsboro Area Cost: $3

Prizes: We plan to have some door prizes and prizes will be awarded to winners of any rally games.

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