Author Topic: Riding from Green Bay, WI to Boston, MA -UPDATE 251009 -Ride to Rockport, MA (Read 10165 times)

andy750 · « **on:** September 29, 2009, 08:38:06 AM »

I am going to pick up a VStrom in Green Bay, WI on the 17th Oct and ride back to Boston, MA. Likely be mainly on I-90 as only have Sat and Sun but does anyone have any good recommendations for motels around Cleveland- Erie, PA area and/or alternative roads, diners (love diners!) etc...

thanks
Andy

Skonnie Boy · « **Reply #1 on:** September 29, 2009, 09:58:26 AM »

Sorry, no recommendations for anything around there, but best of luck all the same.

myhondas · « **Reply #2 on:** September 29, 2009, 10:17:21 AM »

Quote from: andy750 on September 29, 2009, 08:38:06 AM

I am going to pick up a VStrom in Green Bay, WI on the 17th Oct and ride back to Boston, MA. Likely be mainly on I-90 as only have Sat and Sun but does anyone have any good recommendations for motels around Cleveland- Erie, PA area and/or alternative roads, diners (love diners!) etc...

thanks
Andy

Where do you expect to be when you are ready to stop for the night? West or East of Cleveland?

andy750 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 29, 2009, 11:23:09 AM »

East of Cleveland....thats about 540 miles from where Ill start.

thanks
Andy

myhondas · « **Reply #4 on:** September 29, 2009, 12:34:18 PM »

What kind of budget are you working with...room rate that is. This place is inexpensive and right off I-90 with 6 or 7 good restaurants next to it. Rooms about $35/night.

http://www.travelodge.com/Travelodge/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=09735

Johnie · « **Reply #5 on:** September 29, 2009, 12:52:57 PM »

And don't forget your ceremonial ride around Lambeau Field!!!

andy750 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 29, 2009, 12:53:37 PM »

Quote from: myhondas on September 29, 2009, 12:34:18 PM

What kind of budget are you working with...room rate that is. This place is inexpensive and right off I-90 with 6 or 7 good restaurants next to it. Rooms about $35/night.

http://www.travelodge.com/Travelodge/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=09735

Oh that looks perfect and good budget as well - cheaper the better really. Thank you very much!! I really appreciate it.

Andy

myhondas · « **Reply #7 on:** September 29, 2009, 01:23:53 PM »

There is a Bob Evans, Park & Eat, Cracker Barrel, Texas Road House, Damon's right next to the motel and if you want to ride about 10 miles.... there is AnnaBells Diner that is 50's 60's motif @ table jude boxes & with old collector cars that come there every fri & sat.

Give me a PM and I'll get u my #....buy you a beer or two

andy750 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 29, 2009, 01:32:08 PM »

Quote from: myhondas on September 29, 2009, 01:23:53 PM

There is a Bob Evans, Park & Eat, Cracker Barrel, Texas Road House, Damon's right next to the motel and if you want to ride about 10 miles.... there is AnnaBells Diner that is 50's 60's motif @ table jude boxes & with old collector cars that come there every fri & sat.

Give me a PM and I'll get u my #....buy you a beer or two

Sounds good to me! I cant resist beer

PM sent!

Skonnie Boy · « **Reply #9 on:** September 30, 2009, 06:38:42 PM »

+2 on the Lambeau Field visit. Or failing that, just burn a Vikings jersey in the parking lot. Either way.

andy750 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 16, 2009, 10:27:58 AM »

Ok here is my plan for tomorrow:

1. Arrive at Green Bay, WI at 9am...if the early morning flight leaves Boston on time.
2. Drive an hour to Leopolis, WI to pick up the VStrom and have breakfast with seller on the way.
3. Expected latest departure is 11.30am.
4. Google maps has me going down Rt41S/45S to I94 to Chicago to I-90 and hopefully Cleveland, OH by the end of the day - expected ride time 9-10hrs.
5. Likely problems - temps are in the low 40`s and rain/snow mix is expected.

So far... I have myhondas (Ray) number to meet in Cleveland (but be warned I may be arriving around 9-10pm - so maybe breakfast at the diner will be a more realistic option. Hoodleyhoo (Trevor) may be able to meet me along Rt 41/45 in WI.... If anyone else is around and wants to laugh at a Scotsman riding so far in freezing temps let me know ;-)

Ill report back after the trip...

cheers
Andy

myhondas · « **Reply #11 on:** October 16, 2009, 10:36:38 AM »

There will also be a little hiccup for you as you get into town here. they are working on our interbelt that goes thru town and are planning to close it completely over the weekend. Not sure exactly what will be the best route other than just follow the detour signs for I90. When you stop or get a chance, just give me a call. late is no problem. good luck on the first leg out of wis.

Johnie · « **Reply #12 on:** October 16, 2009, 10:41:27 AM »

As you travel down US 41 you will be 5 minutes from my house. Let me know what time...I will PM you my home phone number and should be back around noon.

andy750 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 16, 2009, 10:57:34 AM »

Thanks Ray for the update on the road - just my luck ;-). Ill give you a call from the road tomorrow around 7pm-ish.

Thanks Johnnie, checking PMs now.

cheers
Andy

Skonnie Boy · « **Reply #14 on:** October 16, 2009, 03:09:46 PM »

Best of luck to you. May none of your handwarmers be duds.

andy750 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 16, 2009, 04:50:41 PM »

Quote from: Skonnie Boy on October 16, 2009, 03:09:46 PM

Best of luck to you. May none of your handwarmers be duds.

Handwarmers!? Who needs handwarmers....I eat handwarmers for breakfast

...ok so I actually have several sets of handwarmers and footwarmers just in case...however some of them are several years old so no I am not counting on them...thanks for the good luck...same to you on getting back home

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #16 on:** October 16, 2009, 11:23:59 PM »

If this particular Scotsman is wearing traditional Scotsman garb he'd better be using those hand warmers for his boys

Have a safe trip. Please buy Ray a beer for me. I owe him!

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #17 on:** October 16, 2009, 11:34:34 PM »

Thats what woolen baby booties are for Jerry....

Mick

Johnie · « **Reply #18 on:** October 17, 2009, 01:58:58 PM »

So today I got a call from Andy. He has the bike from WI and is on his way back to stay the night in Cleveland. We had 40 degrees, clouds and some on/off rain in the AM. The skies finally cleared as Andy sped down US41 early this afternoon. Hoodleyhoo met up with him at the local burger joint and promised us some pics and to fill us in on more details. I pray his trip goes well and he hits no bad weather. Let us know how you come out Andy.

myhondas · « **Reply #19 on:** October 17, 2009, 05:37:07 PM »

Just got a call from him about 20 min. ago.....he was by south bend, in. Said traffic was terrible thru Chicago. wasn't sure if he would make it here. Said he might layover in toledo. he will call when he gets to toledo and make the decision.

myhondas · « **Reply #20 on:** October 17, 2009, 08:08:40 PM »

Latest update, Andy is going to spend the nite in toledo. Will meet with him in the am for breakfast. Will take some pics of his new ride. Will have to cage it though as I dropped #3 cyl today and will have to trouble shoot it tomorrow. Hopefully it is just the plug or wire/cap connection and not something more serious.

myhondas · « **Reply #21 on:** October 18, 2009, 09:51:42 AM »

Had the pleasure of meeting up with Andy750 this morning for breakfast. Very nice fellow as I expected he would be. Nice bike! Lot's a guts on his part to get on a 'new to him' bike and make the trip in these kind of temps and weather as bad as it is in the northeast. Record low temps and snowfalls in PA, NY, & NE states & with it being deer rut season and all. I wish him the very best on his trip.

His Bike

Andy & Bike

Dressing up for ride

Leaving to continue the trip

http://s564.photobucket.com/albums/ss89/myhondas/SOHC4/?action=view&current=DSCN5218.flv

Johnie · « **Reply #22 on:** October 18, 2009, 01:39:59 PM »

Very nice pics there Ray. Thanks for the post. That is really a fine looking bike. Waiting to hear how Andy's last leg of his journey goes. I pray he does not hit any snow or ice. Go Andy Go!!!

hoodellyhoo · « **Reply #23 on:** October 18, 2009, 07:42:24 PM »

Proof that he made it to Oshkosh in one piece:

Got to chat over a quick lunch with him. Very nice fellow (bought me lunch!). Wasn't expecting him to be so tall! Hope he made it alright, especially through the areas that got snow.

andy750 · « **Reply #24 on:** October 18, 2009, 07:42:45 PM »

Made it!! 1250 miles in 2 days ;-) -temps in the low 30s - low 40s all the way...no heated gear, no handwarmers...gear performed ok.

And more importantly made it through the Nor`easter which started at Mass border and lasted all the way along the Mass Pike -wild winds and snow most of the way

Really great to meet Trevor (Hoodleyhoo) and Ray (myhondas) - both really great guys! (Johnie next time!)

More later....bikes great :-P

cheers
Andy (time for a hot shower to warm up ;-))

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