Big U.P. Ride Next Year
10-08-2002, 05:30 PM
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Big U.P. Ride Next Year Okay, here's the deal--
I have been slowly trying to put together a Michigan based motorcycle touring business since early this spring. A crash in July really set me back, both physically and mentally.
However, I am still hoping to start running some actual tours late next summer. I would like to run one (maybe more) trial tours, so that's where you guys come in.
I mapped out a pretty cool route this past weekend that I would like to incorporate into a tour. It's about a 700 mile circle, and stretches from Flint to the Tehquamenon area, to the Drummond area, and back down into the lower penninsula. There is a stretch of road up north that I could not believe I actually found in Michigan-- 20+ miles of constant twisties, on clean and smooth pavement. I'm not telling anyone where it is unless they come with me.
Would anyone be interested in taking part in the mock tour? It would probably be a Friday thru Sunday type deal sometime in June or July, with lodging expenses taken care of in advance. Possibly food and entertainment, too. I need something like this to get a feel for what it's like, to give me an idea of what I'm getting into.
I'm not going to get serious until I'm sure there's enough interest in this. If enough of you want to go, I'll get started with the particulars, and we'll set up a date.
My tours will definitely be sport-oriented, so bring your 'Wings at your own risk... :D
I have been slowly trying to put together a Michigan based motorcycle touring business since early this spring. A crash in July really set me back, both physically and mentally.
However, I am still hoping to start running some actual tours late next summer. I would like to run one (maybe more) trial tours, so that's where you guys come in.
I mapped out a pretty cool route this past weekend that I would like to incorporate into a tour. It's about a 700 mile circle, and stretches from Flint to the Tehquamenon area, to the Drummond area, and back down into the lower penninsula. There is a stretch of road up north that I could not believe I actually found in Michigan-- 20+ miles of constant twisties, on clean and smooth pavement. I'm not telling anyone where it is unless they come with me.
Would anyone be interested in taking part in the mock tour? It would probably be a Friday thru Sunday type deal sometime in June or July, with lodging expenses taken care of in advance. Possibly food and entertainment, too. I need something like this to get a feel for what it's like, to give me an idea of what I'm getting into.
I'm not going to get serious until I'm sure there's enough interest in this. If enough of you want to go, I'll get started with the particulars, and we'll set up a date.
My tours will definitely be sport-oriented, so bring your 'Wings at your own risk... :D
10-08-2002, 08:56 PM
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Re: Big U.P. Ride Next Year
Originally posted by Triple
There is a stretch of road up north that I could not believe I actually found in Michigan-- 20+ miles of constant twisties, on clean and smooth pavement. :D
There is a stretch of road up north that I could not believe I actually found in Michigan-- 20+ miles of constant twisties, on clean and smooth pavement. :D
10-08-2002, 10:16 PM
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I know a bunch of people from Homeland Sportbikes that would definetly be intrested. Keep us posted www.homelandsportbikes.com
10-08-2002, 10:35 PM
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Originally posted by chillyzf4i
is it going to be like a cannonball run like tour or just i nice 3 day enjoy the country thing
is it going to be like a cannonball run like tour or just i nice 3 day enjoy the country thing
And the wizz, where is this road you're talking about? I was all over the eastern tip of the UP and I don't remember anything spectacular around that area. Pretty view along the coast, but the roads were nothing special. This road I'm talking about is just a little west of there...
But I'm open to suggestions about the route itself. If you or anyone else knows of a road that I should include or consider, let me know. I want to make these things as enjoyable as possible for everyone.
10-09-2002, 10:44 AM
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Originally posted by X-Rated
got any tit bars lined up in that excursion? j/k :D
got any tit bars lined up in that excursion? j/k :D
So what are we thinking, here-- a twistie marathon, or a laid back three day retreat?
10-09-2002, 10:59 AM
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Originally posted by X-Rated
I know brotha I was just messin around.
I know brotha I was just messin around.
You know, so I've been told, anyway. :D
10-09-2002, 11:39 AM
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Well I haven't been up there in a few years but If I remember correctly the road coming out of Detour heading north was full of twisties, and pretty clean pavement. But like I said it's been years. I went up there this summer but didn't head down that road. West side a? Maybe Michigan has two good roads to play???
10-09-2002, 01:33 PM
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Originally posted by Triple
Well, I do know of this little bar just past Trout Lake that has an older lady who will suck you off in exchange for venison jerky.
You know, so I've been told, anyway. :D
Well, I do know of this little bar just past Trout Lake that has an older lady who will suck you off in exchange for venison jerky.
You know, so I've been told, anyway. :D
10-09-2002, 02:22 PM
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Originally posted by Triple
Well, I do know of this little bar just past Trout Lake that has an older lady who will suck you off in exchange for venison jerky.
You know, so I've been told, anyway. :D
Well, I do know of this little bar just past Trout Lake that has an older lady who will suck you off in exchange for venison jerky.
You know, so I've been told, anyway. :D
Hey I met her .......she has no teeth right
10-09-2002, 03:51 PM
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Originally posted by almightys
i would be interested in the ride. i dont htink drummond has any cops. just a magistrate or something like that.
i would be interested in the ride. i dont htink drummond has any cops. just a magistrate or something like that.
10-09-2002, 04:01 PM
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Does Drummond Island have paved roads? I know you can take a ferry across, but I've never been there myself. If there are good roads on the island itself, I will check them out. I will probably be running several more trips back up north by myself before I decide on the final route for the rest of you.
10-09-2002, 04:07 PM
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Yes they have paved roads. Lots of twisties as well. They have been repaving over the last couple of years so they are in good condition. But it doesn't last long with the harsh winters they get up there.
