I like riding country roads where I can enjoy the throttle a bit coming out of turns and hearing the engine rev. Nowhere else do I enjoy the feel of the scoot than when there is no traffic, other than a column of bikes that is.
I love Americade but,,,, I work for a school system so it's tough to get time off in June. July events are better for me but,,,, I always try and ride to Lake George for the last Saturday. It's only about 4 hours to go from Syracuse up through the Adirondak Park, Speculator, and down into Lake George. Long day in the saddle though,,, if I ride back Saturday night. Usually stay over.