Just an idea to toss the organizer's way.
When out on whichever ride you're going on, give Curtis's BBQ a consideration for lunch. It's only 50 miles or so away from Bennington (in Putney, VT) and you will not have as good a BBQ meal as you will here. Down south included!!
They are "biker friendly", the prices are cheap, and the food is....well....EXTRAORDINARY!!
Here's the link and some pics when a friend and I went (again)
http://www.curtisbbqvt.com/
I got my meal of a 1/2 rack of ribs, 1/4 chicken, slaw, beans and a soda for like $11...
