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Re: Team Michigan
« Reply #250 on: June 11, 2011, 12:09:40 PM »
...would love to get to the train station to get it in the Abandoned Thread :o...yup pretty grey here but no rain and it was a fun ride...120 or so bikes!
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« Reply #251 on: June 11, 2011, 05:40:04 PM »
Thanks for the scouting report Kevin!  Let's keep it in mind for now. As the date gets closer, you can call the ball on the better meetup spot. Sorry you can't make the Gilmore too.

Yes, it was an AWESOME day for a putt thru the countryside with 120 of ur best buds!  The mrs & I rode 2-up on an oldwing. I had a relay flag on the back, but no one asked why I had a lizard on a bike as a flag LOL!

Sean, were you on that cafe'd 750?  The one with a "bed-o- nails" where the seat should have been?  Dang man!  Talk about iron butt!  I buzzed by that machine a couple of times trying to meet the owner.  Are you planning to be at/in the show tomorrow?
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Re: Team Michigan
« Reply #252 on: June 12, 2011, 01:03:34 AM »
wait, whoa, I looked for what I thought was your bike...guess we should have swapped pics...Steve Searles from the VJMC was lookin' for ya too...Here is my bed o' nails...surprisingly comfy actually...
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Re: Team Michigan
« Reply #253 on: June 12, 2011, 04:46:10 AM »
Dangit!  We were about 2 rows over from ya!  I was looking for a dark colored cafe, like in ur avatar.  Bet you were looking for something green like in mine. 

I remember that gold bike!  its SWEET!! 
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Re: Team Michigan
« Reply #254 on: June 12, 2011, 08:30:22 AM »
I knew you were riding the Wing, but I thought I was looking for an older one with a sidecar... :'(
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Re: Team Michigan
« Reply #255 on: June 15, 2011, 03:01:36 PM »
I left last Saturday for a little "equipment check" ride... got home Sunday evening after 800 miles and everything is ready for the relay!  I also gave my boss our estimated schedule and received a two week window to play hooky in.

Even though I've had my bike running for a little over a year, I learned 4 important things on my ride:
1) When riding for extended periods of time, clubman bars are most comfortable above 60. :)
2) My rain suit quickly disintegrated at speeds greater than 70.  >:(
3) My bike is capable of about 110.  ;D
4) Hitting a dragonfly at that speed generates enough force to crack a turn-signal lens.  :o

There is some minor road construction up here but we should be able to bypass it.
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Re: Team Michigan
« Reply #256 on: June 15, 2011, 04:43:08 PM »
...all good things to know RatRacer...+1 on 1 and 3 ;)
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Re: Team Michigan
« Reply #257 on: June 20, 2011, 06:11:38 AM »
An Eastern Upper Peninsula route update and suggestion.

I was looking at the U.P. route map and wanted to suggest a tweak. The section of M-123 that goes northward from M-28 at Eckerman through Paradise and Tahquamenon then back to Newberry can't be done this year as a loop as the road is closed West of Tahquamenon for bridge construction.

I'd therefore suggest saving Tahquamenon/Paradise for next year and instead take M-28 straight to Seney then turn right on M-77 and ride North to Grand Marais and then west to Munising on County Rd-58. This little jaunt will add no more distance than the Paradise loop would have and includes picturesque Grand Marais, and a freshly paved, twisty, scenic route through the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on Co Rd. 58.

I just did this a couple of weeks ago and was sporting a perma-grin for the full length of Co. Rd. 58.

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« Reply #258 on: June 20, 2011, 11:18:13 AM »
Thanks for the scouting report Paul!  I'll adjust the map when I get a little time.
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Re: Team Michigan
« Reply #259 on: June 20, 2011, 02:44:19 PM »
Ratracer, I agree, clubman bars get more comfortable the faster you go.
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Re: Team Michigan
« Reply #260 on: June 21, 2011, 01:58:59 PM »
Perhaps we can arrange for Godzilla to meet "The Dexter Bear," our local celebrity when the route swings this way.  ;D

http://annarbor.com/news/dexter/dexter-bear-experiencing-celebrity-but-may-be-wearing-out-its-welcome/?cmpid=NL_33_block_headline

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« Reply #261 on: June 23, 2011, 11:32:13 AM »

These dates are 90% for sure.  We'll be taking off from Kazoo early on July 27 to camp that night at Interlochen. Ride to Sault Ste. Marie on the 28th to camp in Fuzzball's back yard. On the 29th we head for Copper Harbor to camp/hotel at Lake Fanny Hooe (snicker).  On the 30th we head to Cycle-X for the handoff to Team North. Camp that night at Cycle-X.

Return home either via Chicago (overnight at Scramblers place) or back thru the UP to the bridge & down. Sean is taking the Chicago route, I'm not sure on my return route yet.

As for picking up GZ in Detroit,  that date is yet to be determined (hoping for the 23rd). From Detroit, we'll ride thru Hell to Kazoo.  Hold GZ in Kazoo until the 27th. Overnight accommodations in Kazoo are available both following the Det pickup and the night of the 26th for anyone riding North.

You are welcome to ride as much or as little of the route as you wish!!  If you would rather hotel it instead of camp, you are more than welcome to do that too.  I'm traveling with the Mrs & dog in a sidecar. Depending on weather, we may hotel it some too. I'll be on my 550 for the Detroit run tho so that I can get in a few Zilla Miles on a SOHC4 too!
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Re: Team Michigan
« Reply #262 on: June 23, 2011, 08:39:50 PM »
Ok I'm in! I can easily do Detroit to Ann Arbor, but I may be able to shoot out to Niagara for a little rock climbing and then catch up from there and hang all the way to Lansing.. :-) ...depending on the dates.

oh shoot wait .. was that today? no my bad ... next month lol
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Re: Team Michigan
« Reply #263 on: June 26, 2011, 11:39:14 AM »
Does anyone have any changes they would like to see to the proposed dates?

Sat 7/23  ON/MI Handoff  (not firmed up with Team Ontario yet!!)

Wed 7/27  Kazoo to Interlochen   
Thu  7/28   Interlochen to The Sault
Fri    7/29   Sault to Copper Harbor
Sat   7/30   Copper Harbor to Cycle-X (Hazelhurst, WI)
Sat   7/30   Handoff to Team Norther at Cycle-X

return via Chicago (Sean to lead)
Sun   7/31   Hazelhurst to Cascade, WI (overnight at Old Scrambler's)
Mon   8/1     Cascade to Home

Return via UP & Mighty Mac (I'll lead)
Sun  7/31   Hazelhurst to Gaylord/Grayling (overnight TBD)
Mon 8/1      Gaylord/Grayling to home
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Re: Team Michigan
« Reply #264 on: June 26, 2011, 11:44:37 AM »
looks great to me :)...just perfect for what I got off of work...
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Re: Team Michigan
« Reply #265 on: June 26, 2011, 07:46:27 PM »
i have those days off lets RIDE
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Re: Team Michigan
« Reply #266 on: June 26, 2011, 09:20:50 PM »
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Re: Team Michigan
« Reply #267 on: June 26, 2011, 11:33:14 PM »
I just have to take the days off of work tomorrow and I'm all set.
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Re: Team Michigan
« Reply #268 on: June 27, 2011, 08:09:49 AM »
I've got my physical scheduled for the 27th.  I'll see if I can reschedule it.  Otherwise I might have to catch up with everyone after.

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« Reply #269 on: June 27, 2011, 10:22:18 AM »
How late in the day is ur physical MJ?  Could you catch us at Lansing or make it to Interlochen on ur own?
Can I have a motorcycle when I get old enough?
If you take care of it.
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Lot’s of things. You’ve been watching me.
Will you show me all of them?
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Is it hard?
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Re: Team Michigan
« Reply #270 on: June 27, 2011, 11:32:08 AM »
How late in the day is ur physical MJ?  Could you catch us at Lansing or make it to Interlochen on ur own?
It's at 9:30.  If I can't reschedule it I'll end up doing something like that.

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Re: Team Michigan
« Reply #271 on: June 27, 2011, 02:02:36 PM »
do you have a time and a place to meet on wednesdey just trying to decide to ride out tues nite and get room or leave early wed morn and meet up with you guys in am
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Re: Team Michigan
« Reply #272 on: June 27, 2011, 02:45:19 PM »
Alright!  I got the ok from the boss to take off the days listed and after a little carb tweaking last weekend, my bike is running great.  I'm getting really excited!

Two questions:
1) Who wants my phone number so I can find you trolls when I get to Interlochen?
2) What time should I plan to arrive at the diner near the campground?
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Re: Team Michigan
« Reply #273 on: June 27, 2011, 03:27:36 PM »
I'm still thinking I'm in for a full circle around Lake Michigan. I would probably come up to Kzoo on the Tuesday.
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Re: Team Michigan
« Reply #274 on: June 27, 2011, 03:38:30 PM »
Dave, How 'bout the Sparty statue on MSU's campus around 10:30 - 11:00?

Rat, I'll PM ya my phone # in a bit.  Dinner will prolly be at the brew pub in Grayling (can't remember the name).  Camp site is at Cycle-Moore.  I haven't figured a time yet for dinner. 

Danny, It's going to be EPIC!! Hope to see you in Kazoo on the 26th!

Can I have a motorcycle when I get old enough?
If you take care of it.
What do you have to do?
Lot’s of things. You’ve been watching me.
Will you show me all of them?
Sure.
Is it hard?
Not if you have the right attitudes. It’s having the right attitudes that’s hard.