Trip around Lake Michigan

jendesigner · 09-04-2014, 01:03 PM

Rode around Lake Michigan over the Labor Day Weekend, added a extra day, so four days, 1282 miles, in all. We took both the Nomad and the Stryker. Was able to open up the Strkyer on the empty roads in the UP, was fun :-) Had rain off and on for most of the time but still a great ride.

**rayski271** · 09-04-2014, 09:37 PM

That had to be a fun rideI've got to do that one of these days

**glwilson** · 09-04-2014, 09:56 PM

Been up there many times. Glad you had a great (long) weekend to ride.

Bikes are looking good Jen!

**glwilson** · 09-04-2014, 10:10 PM

Gibby and I (and my wife) met again for the fourth year in Onalaka to ride over LD weekend.

I have been going in that region on LD for several more years than that; and am always glad when Gibby can join us. He likes to ride the twisties and sweepers like I do.

We had a really great time this year, and was able to avoid any rain.

We added new great roads to our long list. In fact, we found a few roads I had not been on that were as good as it gets. Freshly repaved and basically perfect back-country roads with a perfect combination of tight twisties and sweepers. It kept us on our toes...

Total trip for me was 772.1 miles from garage to garage.

I hope everyone else was able to get out and ride some.

I am heading out this weekend with my daughter, who loves to ride, for a weekend trip. Should be fun.

**GIBBY** · 09-05-2014, 11:07 AM

Sounds like you had a great time Jen. Sure hope you can make it to the National in AR next June.

usranger74 · 09-05-2014, 11:20 AM

Sounds like you had a good ride.

cbutteris · 09-07-2014, 09:43 PM

Jen - Good to hear you were able to work through the rain. Rain and cold can take the fun right out of a long ride.

I had a route mapped out for the UP and just the upper half of MI - about 4 days' riding but the weather forecast was too discouraging. Wet is one thing, but I'd also like to see the scenery. Heck, if I can simulate the view in rain by taking a shower and looking through the door.

I saved my route plans for another time when my odds are a little better.

Had a good tri-state ride on LD weekend though, and a really nice ride today down along the Mississippi and Wisconsin rivers.

Rode some very country back-roads today! I ride 'em slower but like the curves and the scenery. -Cal

09-04-2014, 01:03 PM	#1
jendesigner Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bloomingdale, Illinois Posts: 394	Trip around Lake Michigan Rode around Lake Michigan over the Labor Day Weekend, added a extra day, so four days, 1282 miles, in all. We took both the Nomad and the Stryker. Was able to open up the Strkyer on the empty roads in the UP, was fun :-) Had rain off and on for most of the time but still a great ride. __________________ "All leather, no lace" 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) / 2003 Suzuki Volusia / 2014 Yamaha Stryker VBA #02051 2012 NCR Rally, Savanna, IL Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-04-2014, 09:37 PM	#2
rayski271 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: hometown ILL Posts: 716	That had to be a fun rideI've got to do that one of these days __________________ National Rally 2009 - Custer, SD NorthCentral Regional Rally 2010 - Prairie du Chien, WI National Rally 2011 - Maggie Valley, NC
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09-04-2014, 09:56 PM	#3
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Been up there many times. Glad you had a great (long) weekend to ride. Bikes are looking good Jen! __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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09-04-2014, 10:10 PM	#4
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Gibby and I (and my wife) met again for the fourth year in Onalaka to ride over LD weekend. I have been going in that region on LD for several more years than that; and am always glad when Gibby can join us. He likes to ride the twisties and sweepers like I do. We had a really great time this year, and was able to avoid any rain. We added new great roads to our long list. In fact, we found a few roads I had not been on that were as good as it gets. Freshly repaved and basically perfect back-country roads with a perfect combination of tight twisties and sweepers. It kept us on our toes... Total trip for me was 772.1 miles from garage to garage. I hope everyone else was able to get out and ride some. I am heading out this weekend with my daughter, who loves to ride, for a weekend trip. Should be fun. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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09-05-2014, 11:07 AM	#5
GIBBY Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Osceola,WI Posts: 3,084	Sounds like you had a great time Jen. Sure hope you can make it to the National in AR next June. __________________ Mike "GIBBY" Gibson Osceola, WI VBA # 1279 2011 National Rally 2012 NCR Rally 2012 Antlers Rally 2013 National Rally 2013 Antlers Rally 2014 NC/SC Rally 2014 Antlers Rally 2015 VRA/VBA Rally 2016 NCR Rally 2016 Antlers Rally 2017 Antlers Rally 2018 NC/SC Rally 2018 Antlers Rally 2019 Antlers Rally 2020 Antlers Rally 2022 Antlers Rally 2023 Antlers Rally 2021 Indian Roadmaster Limited 2022 Indian Roadmaster Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-05-2014, 11:20 AM	#6
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Sounds like you had a good ride. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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09-07-2014, 09:43 PM	#7
cbutteris Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dodgeville, WI Posts: 240	Jen - Good to hear you were able to work through the rain. Rain and cold can take the fun right out of a long ride. I had a route mapped out for the UP and just the upper half of MI - about 4 days' riding but the weather forecast was too discouraging. Wet is one thing, but I'd also like to see the scenery. Heck, if I can simulate the view in rain by taking a shower and looking through the door. I saved my route plans for another time when my odds are a little better. Had a good tri-state ride on LD weekend though, and a really nice ride today down along the Mississippi and Wisconsin rivers. Rode some very country back-roads today! I ride 'em slower but like the curves and the scenery. -Cal __________________ 2014 HD Electra Glide Ultra Classic 2005 Kawasaki Nomad 1600 Classic Tourer 1980 Kawasaki CSR 650 1976 Honda 750 Super Sport
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