Moe,
The wife and I were thinking of heading up on Thursday also, I was going to ride with John but he can't leave until later on Friday. Which way are you guys heading up, I am in Torrington so I was thinking of either Rt 7 or Rt 8 to Rt 7. I haven't been on the upper parts of Rt 8 in years so not sure of the condition, but then again parts of Rt 7 are busy around Pittsfield. The lower areas around Lennox are good though.
Doug and Karen
Torrington
If I were to leave from that area I'd do rte. 8, bypassing rte. 7 altogether Or do rte. 22 in NY. which is always deserted when I'm on it.