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Back by popular demand, the Yooper Event 2020 is returning to Newberry, MI. July 31 & Aug 1. Rooms won't last long, you can book now: Park a Way Motel Newberry, MI 906 293-8342 Say " GiG Up North" July 31 / Aug 1. Rooms range from $62 to $84 depending. We have also reserved the " Evening Star" Motel as well, on the same property, same PH #, same owner as Park a Way. When these rooms fill up, there are other Motels in this small town, so come join us. Looking forward to Summer riding in Michigan! Woo-Hoo!!!  |
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« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2020, 01:43:07 PM » |
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I'm in. Just reserved a room. Great ride last year, anxious to get up there again. Thanks, Gig.
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« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2020, 02:39:50 PM » |
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Booked. They even gave us the same room. Looking forward to the weekend, thanks Gig.
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« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2020, 05:53:04 PM » |
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just reserved my room...and actually in the same hotel as you guys this year...last year was in the cabins across the street and kinda stuck to ourselves for some reason, still had great time, but looking forward to actually hanging out with you all this year.
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« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2020, 08:06:56 AM » |
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Rooms reserved and 3 riders.
I'm sure they will allow Canadians too....lol
Happy New Year!
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« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2020, 09:45:10 AM » |
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I forgot to mention there will be two of us, my buddy on his Harley and myself on my Interstate
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« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2020, 09:57:22 AM » |
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Trish and I have reservations and will try and make this ride. Had a great time last year. Lots of beautiful riding in Northern Michigan.
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« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2020, 05:59:15 PM » |
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Gig,
I wouldn't blame you if you didn't take this too seriously... I can hardly believe it myself! Hope you're sitting down... even more, I hope you have no objection... Anyway, I've taken the unprecedented step of actually making a reservation! Yeah... go figure, right!
It went way smoother than I'd dreaded. Geeez, who knew it could be so easy? So, while there is no guarantee I'll actually show up, there is that possibility... Of course, if any of my Canadian buds will be there, the odds of me making an appearance increase! I say all of this in the sincere hope it doesn't discourage anyone or cause anybody to decide to skip this shindig on my account... I reckon we'll just have to play the hand and see what happens, huh...?
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I got us a room Bink.
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« Reply #10 on: January 09, 2020, 06:00:05 AM » |
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« Reply #11 on: January 09, 2020, 12:37:44 PM » |
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« Reply #12 on: January 13, 2020, 05:36:50 AM » |
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Gig,
I wouldn't blame you if you didn't take this too seriously... I can hardly believe it myself! Hope you're sitting down... even more, I hope you have no objection... Anyway, I've taken the unprecedented step of actually making a reservation! Yeah... go figure, right!
It went way smoother than I'd dreaded. Geeez, who knew it could be so easy? So, while there is no guarantee I'll actually show up, there is that possibility... Of course, if any of my Canadian buds will be there, the odds of me making an appearance increase! I say all of this in the sincere hope it doesn't discourage anyone or cause anybody to decide to skip this shindig on my account... I reckon we'll just have to play the hand and see what happens, huh...?
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Bruce, We hope you make it, last year was a really good time. Maybe you can bring your LA fishing buddy with you. Only 6 months away, plenty of time to not plan for this one.... ~CHEERS~ GiG |
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« Reply #13 on: January 13, 2020, 01:30:54 PM » |
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The Cilley boys plan on being there !! Maybe my oldest will have his license and be able to be along for his first rider event. That would be COOL.
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« Reply #14 on: January 13, 2020, 04:24:54 PM » |
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diana and i are in looking for ride routes once we get there not going to white fish point this year. trying find some hard surface roads in the north west but not many. think i have found some nice ones but still looking. they will be pretty much a all day ride at least with a all day ride we will not be carried away by the state bird  |
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« Reply #15 on: January 13, 2020, 06:50:23 PM » |
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diana and i are in looking for ride routes once we get there not going to white fish point this year. trying find some hard surface roads in the north west but not many. think i have found some nice ones but still looking. they will be pretty much a all day ride
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it was some good eating. but think i will be going north west this year grand marais over to munising but sure how we come back early or late
one route is 168 miles the other is 268 but some good roads
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Expecting to get up there this year, booked at the campground just North of Newberry. Steve - Here is kinda what I am planning on, about 7 hours with photo ops and a meal in Grand Marias with 77 the only road you double back on.  |
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« Reply #19 on: January 15, 2020, 05:01:48 PM » |
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this is what i plan on doing if the weather is good it is about 230 lunch at Musnising or take the short way back on 28  the roads look really good on the maps and no dirt all black top |
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We won't be making this ride Gig. Work is in the way again. Steph will still fix you up with T's if needed though. Ya'll have fun.  |
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« Reply #21 on: January 26, 2020, 10:20:29 AM » |
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Dam I was hoping it was 2 weeks later. We leave for Sturgis on the 1st. Prob only staying a week. Taking Juice for his first rally.
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« Reply #22 on: January 27, 2020, 03:46:20 PM » |
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this is what i plan on doing if the weather is good it is about 230 lunch at Musnising or take the short way back on 28 the roads look really good on the maps and no dirt all black top That would be a pretty good route, to add a little more back road (paved) on US2 instead of going north on M-117 go north at Blaney Park on M-77 to Germfask and turn east onto Ten Curves rd, follow that to the end, then Left on Manistique lakes rd, and that will dump you out on M-28 just west of Newberry |
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« Reply #23 on: January 30, 2020, 06:44:03 AM » |
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Dam I was hoping it was 2 weeks later. We leave for Sturgis on the 1st. Prob only staying a week. Taking Juice for his first rally.
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this is what i plan on doing if the weather is good it is about 230 lunch at Musnising or take the short way back on 28 the roads look really good on the maps and no dirt all black top That would be a pretty good route, to add a little more back road (paved) on US2 instead of going north on M-117 go north at Blaney Park on M-77 to Germfask and turn east onto Ten Curves rd, follow that to the end, then Left on Manistique lakes rd, and that will dump you out on M-28 just west of Newberry That is a good idea Luftkoph. There are actually more than 10 curves, but I think the Yooper numbering systems ends at 10  sorry, I could not resist. I was going to suggest taking H33 north off the 2 and going by South Manistique Lake and then Manistique Lake which come together in Curtis. It is a curvy road also especially going north out of Curtis with nice scenery. I actually met my wife in July of 1995 in Curtis at the Tally Ho. Her family owns a lake cabin up in Helmer Bay and I was with some long time buddies at are annual trek to play in the July softball tournament in Curtis. We got married on Manistique lake in July of 98 and it was catered by Chamberlains Ole Forest Inn which has excellent food. Made more trips up their for weeklong vacations than I can count and absolutely love the UP. Great people up their also. I so hope it works out that I can make this trip, so much stuff up in the air right now. |
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Lots of fine ride ideas from rainman, Dagwood, luftkoph, thanks guys, great job! I will need to scout that 10 Curves Road at Gemfask There are plenty of beautiful destinations within a day's ride from Newberry, I encourage everyone to explore the area. The Falls, Whitefish Point, Munising via H-58 are real good places to ponder. There is not one single organized ride, it would be too cumbersome for us all to ride together, so several smaller groups is the intention. Probably have 5-6 Ride Captains this year. |
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They still got snow on the ground in Marquette, but I plan to ride this weekend, should be almost 60* here Sinkhead, did you scrub those new tars yet??? |
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They still got snow on the ground in Marquette, but I plan to ride this weekend, should be almost 60* here Sinkhead, did you scrub those new tars yet??? No, they are on Lazarus, which is still in pieces. Painting the tins on him next Saturday, then finish re-assembling. I am heading to Kzoo after work today so I kant ride this weekend. Kentucky Chrome is playing tonight at Shotmakers.. |
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« Reply #29 on: March 06, 2020, 07:31:12 AM » |
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Just checked - KY Chrome is Saturday March 7 At Shotmakers  You riding to KZoo? Might head that way Sunday... |
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Just checked - KY Chrome is Saturday March 7 At Shotmakers You riding to KZoo? Might head that way Sunday... My Bad, I read it yesterday and thought it was tonight. I am Caging it to Kzoo, but swing by Jason's place if your in that neck of the woods. |
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My buddy and I are checking in on Thursday and checking out on Monday, we missed out on seeing some cool places last year and decided to extend our stay .
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My buddy and I are checking in on Thursday and checking out on Monday, we missed out on seeing some cool places last year and decided to extend our stay .
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Good on ya, Rick! Everyone is encouraged to spend as much time in da U P as dey can, there is so much to see. I try to book an entire week, but will be difficult for me this year. Hope to see you Thursday |
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We spent several extra days in the UP and Northern Michigan last year and rode all over. Loved the German beer at the German restaurant in Copper Harbor. Town is small and hotels very expensive. Real nice ride up and back on that Peninsula. We stayed 2 nights at the Super 8 in Houghton. Really nice place beside the river for around $100 a night. Walking distance to restaurants and bar. About 40 miles up to Copper Harbor.
Several nice waterfalls around the UP. Nice ride up to Whitefish point and Lake Superior. Had a good time up in Sault Ste Marie and took tour thru Soo Locks. Spent couple nights in Mackinaw City. Toured Mackinaw Island. Really enjoyed the town. Great brewery beside the Harley Store(don’t remember name). Over 50 beers on tap. Love their dark peanut butter flavor brew. Spent few days driving down Western side of Michigan along the lake thru the Tunnel of Trees. Some really nice small towns. Found the Northern half of Michigan to be awesome. I’m from Northern Indiana and never really liked Michigan since I’d never gone north of Detroit before leaving for the Navy in 1977. Looking forward to doing it again this year.
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You guys did it up right.
2018 we got a cabin on Lake Gogebic, near Iron MTN and the Porkies. Like heaven.
Looking forward to hearing more about your trip, Dan & Trish!
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Expecting to get up there this year, booked at the campground just North of Newberry. Steve - Here is kinda what I am planning on, about 7 hours with photo ops and a meal in Grand Marias with 77 the only road you double back on. not sure why you do go to Grand Maria’s and Miners castle without riding along the lake. H58 connects those two points and is arguably the best ride in the UP. |
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H58 is an awesome stretch of road But not when you go East from Gran Marais like I did last year, trying to get to Whitefish Point the direct way - had the Valkyrie burried up to the axles in sugar-like sand. Almost made it, too! (Hey, I HAD to at least TRY. Knobby tired guys blew by all  ) |
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Newberry to Gran Mairais? I started that way too, in 2018, decided quickly it can't be done 2-up on a Victory CCT.
Gran Marais East on H58 was not awful at first, started out paved, turned gravel (not bad), turned to hard pack (not bad), turned to dirt, sand, then DEEP SAND - like dunes, which it is. Bout kilt me getting that bike turned around to get out!
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Newberry to Gran Mairais? I started that way too, in 2018, decided quickly it can't be done 2-up on a Victory CCT.
Gran Marais East on H58 was not awful at first, started out paved, turned gravel (not bad), turned to hard pack (not bad), turned to dirt, sand, then DEEP SAND - like dunes, which it is. Bout kilt me getting that bike turned around to get out!
The guys on the properly set up light bikes seemed to really enjoy it though.
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