Author Topic: Team Michigan (Read 62301 times)

OldSchool_IsCool · « **Reply #150 on:** April 04, 2011, 01:00:20 PM »

Quote from: jkidd01 on April 04, 2011, 12:44:40 PM

Hey, if my bike's finished by the time the tour hits Michigan I'd love to join in too. I live near Grand Rapids, so I'd join from day 2 to day 5, if you'll have me.

Love to have ya along JKidd! Please send a PM to Jerry (RXman) to get added to the list.

Current routing will bring the relay close to GR at two points, Hastings and Greenville. Route subject to change of course. Day two is kind long. If anything is trimmed it would be the Greenville stop in favor of a more direct Lansing to Grayling ride.

P.S. There is a group of "Vintage Rice Burners" that meet up at the Hudsonville Burger King every Thursday evening around 6:30. Great bunch of guys! Check it out sometime.

Fuzzball · « **Reply #151 on:** April 07, 2011, 06:22:07 AM »

Team Michigan? We have a new name, yes? Did this happen recently or am I imagining things?
And the only team named after it's one and only state. We are special!! Anyway...

Welcome aboard JKidd. Hope you can run all the way up and hang with us in the U.P.

I was up til midnight last night finishing the taillight wiring on my bike so I could ride my first commute of the season this morning. It was 25 degrees when I left the house. Heavy frost on everything except the pavement. Good stuff. Supposed to be 48 by the time 5 oclock rolls around. Looking forward to a good season and an awesome relay run!

OldSchool_IsCool · « **Reply #152 on:** April 07, 2011, 07:24:17 AM »

Hey Fuzz!

I'm hoping to get some riding in by this weekend! Four bikes, all with issues, most minor - some not so minor, that give me pause to actually take them on the road. An hour or so of shop time and I should have two of them ready to go!

Yes, the team names have changed a bit. Jerry and Glenn did a wee bit of housekeeping recently. Michigan was originally part of Dennis' team Northern, a huge region geographically. Since I had volunteered to be a coordinator, Dennis gave me Michigan. I also have Eastern Canada, but chose to coordinate them separately as the forum’s thread merge function woulda made things a bit hard to read.

Should be an AWESOME summer riding season! And I'll see you in a few months!

jkidd01 · « **Reply #153 on:** April 07, 2011, 10:25:50 AM »

Quote from: Fuzzball on April 07, 2011, 06:22:07 AM

Team Michigan? We have a new name, yes? Did this happen recently or am I imagining things?
And the only team named after it's one and only state. We are special!! Anyway...

Welcome aboard JKidd. Hope you can run all the way up and hang with us in the U.P.

I was up til midnight last night finishing the taillight wiring on my bike so I could ride my first commute of the season this morning. It was 25 degrees when I left the house. Heavy frost on everything except the pavement. Good stuff. Supposed to be 48 by the time 5 oclock rolls around. Looking forward to a good season and an awesome relay run!

Yeah, I'm hoping so too. You know, I've lived in Lower Michigan for all but maybe 3 years of my life so far, and I've yet to even see the Mackinac Bridge, much less go into the UP. So I'm working extra hard on making sure there's nothing stopping me from joining in, because after we pass Gaylord, it's all unexplored areas for me.

Fuzzball · « **Reply #154 on:** April 07, 2011, 10:41:04 AM »

My friend, you are in for a treat.
Coincidentally, I've lived in the Eastern U.P. for almost 30 years and have never been further west than Houghton/Hancock---and that only in the winter, so I too am looking forward to some exploring.

Bruce, you are a busy guy. Thanks for all your coordination. Hope these mighty efforts of yours don't cut into your 2 wheel time. I was in that same boat with multiple bikes and none of them ready due to little obnoxious reasons. Hoping over the next couple of weeks to get that changed.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #155 on:** April 07, 2011, 01:20:38 PM »

Yep, it gets real messed up when you got two of the same bikes, they both run and ride, one needs a little of this, the other a little of that...and then there are the other two that aren't going any where soon! ...But regardless, I'm determined to enjoy the fine weather expected this weekend.

RatRacer · « **Reply #156 on:** April 08, 2011, 08:38:18 AM »

I'm using this little bit of warm weather to finish putting my bike back together. All that's left is a fresh coat of paint and a test ride so I'm hoping to be out on the road by the end of next week! I pulled the winter grille cover off my diesel this morning which means either another blizzard is on it's way or spring is finally here.

Fuzzball · « **Reply #157 on:** April 08, 2011, 10:17:10 AM »

Quote from: RatRacer on April 08, 2011, 08:38:18 AM

I pulled the winter grille cover off my diesel this morning which means either another blizzard is on it's way or spring is finally here.

Ha! If that blizzard comes at least now we'll know who to blame.

scrapvalue · « **Reply #158 on:** April 08, 2011, 11:46:59 AM »

I have been looking through the posts trying to find out when you will be riding the tunnel of trees,(M-119).
I live about 15 minutes from the south end f it and would like to hook up for part of the ride.
Anyway, haven't had any luck finding a date.
Has a date been set yet?

OldSchool_IsCool · « **Reply #159 on:** April 08, 2011, 11:58:39 AM »

Quote from: scrapvalue on April 08, 2011, 11:46:59 AM

I have been looking through the posts trying to find out when you will be riding the tunnel of trees,(M-119).
I live about 15 minutes from the south end f it and would like to hook up for part of the ride.
Anyway, haven't had any luck finding a date.
Has a date been set yet?

No hard dates yet Scrap, but keep an eye on the thread below (specifically the PDF file in post #1) for the latest schedule and Zilla tracking data!

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=86686.0

Fuzzball · « **Reply #160 on:** April 14, 2011, 11:55:34 AM »

An amazing convergence of crazy good timing and the rarest sort of luck and an unprecedented alignment of stars would have to take place in order to make it happen, but wouldn't it be outrageously cool if the Ride were to be in Sault Ste. Marie on Friday August 5th for this little happening? Absolutely unlikely, I realize, but I just wanted to share my fondest hopes and dreams with ya'll.

Anyway it's going to be a sweet little bike show if anyone's going to be in the neighborhood regardless.

OldSchool_IsCool · « **Reply #161 on:** April 14, 2011, 12:04:27 PM »

>>sigh<<

I know the feeling Fuzz! Check out the Gilmore Vintage Bike Show in Mid-June...

http://www.gilmorecarmuseum.org/html/event_details.php?event_id=7&

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #162 on:** April 14, 2011, 12:10:38 PM »

I'm going to try and get to the Gilmore. Love the line in the PDF flyer, "Ride 'm Don't Hide 'm!"

OldSchool_IsCool · « **Reply #163 on:** April 14, 2011, 03:37:22 PM »

Quote from: Bob Wessner on April 14, 2011, 12:10:38 PM

I'm going to try and get to the Gilmore. Love the line in the PDF flyer, "Ride 'm Don't Hide 'm!"

Well if you need a place to flop, Bob, let me know! I usually participate in the ride on Saturday and the show on Sunday. I really don't have a show-worthy bike, but I put one in anyway.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #164 on:** April 14, 2011, 04:02:10 PM »

I will probably be around too...but I am torn as the vintage races are at Road America that same weekend...

OldSchool_IsCool · « **Reply #165 on:** April 14, 2011, 04:31:33 PM »

Hey Sean!

I talked to Eric the other day. We all need to get together some time for a shop night and/or a putt!

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #166 on:** April 14, 2011, 06:53:08 PM »

that's a real good idea!...just let me know when and where

tramp · « **Reply #167 on:** April 15, 2011, 05:28:37 PM »

never been to the gilmore
heard good things about it
might go this june

72 yellow · « **Reply #168 on:** April 15, 2011, 05:41:21 PM »

Wife and I went a couple of years ago. A very nice place, much to see. LOTS of bikes to see and hear. Had a great time.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #169 on:** April 15, 2011, 05:58:34 PM »

yep, highly recommended cuz you get to see the whole museum too, about 7 barns (with multiple stories!) full of classic cars...Ever been in the same room as a Delahaye?

OldSchool_IsCool · « **Reply #170 on:** April 15, 2011, 06:06:24 PM »

Here is a taste from last year's show:

the ride: http://s624.photobucket.com/albums/tt324/OldSchool_IsCool/Gilmore_Vintage_Ride_2010/?albumview=slideshow
the bikes: http://s624.photobucket.com/albums/tt324/OldSchool_IsCool/Gilmore_Vintage_Show_Bikes_2010/?albumview=slideshow
the rest: http://s624.photobucket.com/albums/tt324/OldSchool_IsCool/Gilmore_Vintage_Show_Misc_2010/?albumview=slideshow

cb650 · « **Reply #171 on:** April 19, 2011, 08:12:28 AM »

I didnt read the whole thread but see a trip over the bridge is happening. Need many pics of that. Maybe next year a trip to dads is in order to ride in that leg also. Idea at the soo locks there is a museum ship with a lifeboat from the Fitz.

OldSchool_IsCool · « **Reply #172 on:** April 19, 2011, 08:16:25 AM »

Quote from: cb650 on April 19, 2011, 08:12:28 AM

I didnt read the whole thread but see a trip over the bridge is happening. Need many pics of that. Maybe next year a trip to dads is in order to ride in that leg also. Idea at the soo locks there is a museum ship with a lifeboat from the Fitz.

Great ideas 650! I'm hoping to record a video as we go over the bridge

don't tell anyone in case it doesn't turn out LOL! We're planning to overnight at the locks, so a stop by the museum may be in order. What do you think Fuzzy?

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #173 on:** April 19, 2011, 09:29:14 AM »

Quote from: OldSchool_IsCool on April 19, 2011, 08:16:25 AM

Quote from: cb650 on April 19, 2011, 08:12:28 AM
I didnt read the whole thread but see a trip over the bridge is happening. Need many pics of that. Maybe next year a trip to dads is in order to ride in that leg also. Idea at the soo locks there is a museum ship with a lifeboat from the Fitz.

Great ideas 650! I'm hoping to record a video as we go over the bridge don't tell anyone in case it doesn't turn out LOL! We're planning to overnight at the locks, so a stop by the museum may be in order. What do you think Fuzzy?

For the ride over the bridge, if you're brave enough

, ride in the left lane and point the camera down.

OldSchool_IsCool · « **Reply #174 on:** April 19, 2011, 10:16:05 AM »

Quote from: Bob Wessner on April 19, 2011, 09:29:14 AM

Quote from: OldSchool_IsCool on April 19, 2011, 08:16:25 AM
Quote from: cb650 on April 19, 2011, 08:12:28 AM
I didnt read the whole thread but see a trip over the bridge is happening. Need many pics of that. Maybe next year a trip to dads is in order to ride in that leg also. Idea at the soo locks there is a museum ship with a lifeboat from the Fitz.

Great ideas 650! I'm hoping to record a video as we go over the bridge don't tell anyone in case it doesn't turn out LOL! We're planning to overnight at the locks, so a stop by the museum may be in order. What do you think Fuzzy?

For the ride over the bridge, if you're brave enough , ride in the left lane and point the camera down.

LOL! I'll have the Mrs with me, so there won't be any brave moves. I might have to blacken out her face shield!

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Author Topic: Team Michigan (Read 62301 times)

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