Northern Michigan August Rally Ride Poll - Page 2

**wannabeyooper** · 06-14-2010, 12:45 AM

I will go where ever you all want. After those roads in NC I have got to say any of the picks work for me. We spent about 9-10 hours on the bikes only getting off for gas, potty, and lunch to ride to Deal's Gap from our cabin. I never go past third gear on those roads either. I am up to any or all of those places! I have been to all of those places by car and all are nice. I bought a rain suit in Maggie Valley so if it rains ok. Now I have to get busy with this trip.

**wannabeyooper** · 06-14-2010, 12:55 AM

Gubba what ferry are you talking about? If you do the trip to Manatou Island that is an all day trip. It takes 3 hours just to get to that island and no bikes allowed. I loved it but no riding there. The Tunnel 0f trees starts at Harbour Springs, and ends at Cross Village. The bridge is about 17 mile futher. Buickguy we can go a different week for you. My bad news is I am now unemployed so I am not locked into a week, I just gotta find the money now. Isn't that the way it goes? You have the money and no time or the time and no money? I lost my job on the day we left to go to NC on vacation.

**twitch** · 06-14-2010, 07:53 AM

@Buickguy: I think you work for the same hardass that my friend does. That's why it's so hard for me to pin him down for this trip.

@wby: First, sorry to hear that this crappy economy has claimed yet another victim. When will it end? Second, as much as I would like Buickguy to come along, I am now locked in to the first weekend in August. I have the vacay time approved and have gotten my friend about 70% committed to coming along. If I move the date on him now, he probably won't come. Also, the Craig's List ad lists that weekend. It hasn't been published for long, but I don't think we should switch up the dates or we risk creating confusion.

**wannabeyooper** · 06-14-2010, 11:39 AM

That's fine just trying to see if possible to work something out for Buickguy. but ok lets keep it as is first weekend. I have been gone so just checking to see if we are still on for that week or if it caused to many problems.

**Guba** · 06-14-2010, 12:53 PM

Sorry to hear about your job loss. And on the first day of vacation, that had to suck!

After some more research on the island, I kinda picked up on the fact that no bikes are allowed. Island population is one ranger.

It has my curiosity, but not enough for me to whine if I don't see it.

Sounds like everyone wants the Tunnel. That's okay by me!!!!

**oneway** · 06-14-2010, 08:06 PM

I just got back from Wisconsin, I took US 2 through the UP and it was nice the closer I got the the bridge.

Buickguy we can plan another trip north on a different date and stay in hotels if you want.

**Buickguy** · 06-14-2010, 08:37 PM

Next time I'll do my best! You all should enjoy the TC/Interlochen area!
Camping is cool with me anyway.

I'm sure you enjoyed that UP trip.

**wannabeyooper** · 06-15-2010, 10:42 AM

Since I am now jobless. I am thinking about taking my son with me to the Rally then heading up after to Marquette where my best friend lives. I have not had the time to do this the last couple of years so I figure I may not have the money but hey I have the time! I have an open invitation to a free bed there when ever I want so why not. I may then head to Copper Harbor and do Brockway Mountain. I was afraid to do that one but after the Blueridge Parkway that will be a piece of cake! I have wanted to cruise the UP since I got my bike so why not. I may as well enjoy the ride and get serious about job hunting after a few weeks but enjoy the time while I can!