Yooper Event 2020 July 31 / Aug 1

GiG · Fri 03, Jan 2020, 15:22:19

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!!!

Fazer · Fri 03, Jan 2020, 15:43:07

I'm in. Just reserved a room. Great ride last year, anxious to get up there again. Thanks, Gig.

RDAbull · Fri 03, Jan 2020, 16:39:50

Booked. They even gave us the same room. Looking forward to the weekend, thanks Gig.

Big Rick · Sat 04, Jan 2020, 19:53:04

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.
Big Rick

msb · Sat 04, Jan 2020, 20:41:23

Canucks welcome?

97BLKVALK · Sun 05, Jan 2020, 10:06:56

Rooms reserved and 3 riders.

I'm sure they will allow Canadians too....lol

Happy New Year!

Michael

Big Rick · Sun 05, Jan 2020, 11:45:10

I forgot to mention there will be two of us, my buddy on his Harley and myself on my Interstate

vanavyman · Sun 05, Jan 2020, 11:57:22

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.

Dan

DDT (12) · Wed 08, Jan 2020, 19:59:15

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...?

DDT

Skinhead · Thu 09, Jan 2020, 07:10:53

I got us a room Bink.

Wizzard · Thu 09, Jan 2020, 08:00:05

Booked

Jack B · Thu 09, Jan 2020, 14:37:44

Just booked my room

GiG · Mon 13, Jan 2020, 07:36:50

Quote from: DDT on Wed 08, Jan 2020, 19:59:15
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...?

DDT

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

mrtlc · Mon 13, Jan 2020, 15:30:54

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.

rainman · Mon 13, Jan 2020, 18:24:54

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

Wizzard · Mon 13, Jan 2020, 20:50:23

Quote from: rainman on Mon 13, Jan 2020, 18:24:54
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

Surely you want to go to Pickles again

rainman · Tue 14, Jan 2020, 17:06:55

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

skinner · Tue 14, Jan 2020, 17:31:04

Room is booked hoping for better luck this year

Dagwood · Tue 14, Jan 2020, 20:41:04

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.

rainman · Wed 15, Jan 2020, 19:01:48

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

JimmyG · Fri 17, Jan 2020, 06:39:58

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.

fudgie · Sun 26, Jan 2020, 12:20:29

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.

luftkoph · Mon 27, Jan 2020, 17:46:20

Quote from: rainman on Wed 15, Jan 2020, 19:01:48
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

GiG · Thu 30, Jan 2020, 08:44:03

Quote from: fudgie on Sun 26, Jan 2020, 12:20:29
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.

Fudgie- the timing is perfect! Bring Juice Up North and go to Sturgis from there, it's the best route, trust me, you'll be glad you did

Alpha Dog · Thu 30, Jan 2020, 09:31:49

Quote from: luftkoph on Mon 27, Jan 2020, 17:46:20
Quote from: rainman on Wed 15, Jan 2020, 19:01:48
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.

GiG · Sat 15, Feb 2020, 07:56:06

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.

Wizzard · Wed 26, Feb 2020, 09:38:51

Be here before we know it

GiG · Fri 06, Mar 2020, 06:19:49

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???

Skinhead · Fri 06, Mar 2020, 07:45:26

Quote from: GiG on Fri 06, Mar 2020, 06:19:49
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..

GiG · Fri 06, Mar 2020, 09:31:12

Just checked - KY Chrome is Saturday March 7 At Shotmakers

You riding to KZoo? Might head that way Sunday...

Skinhead · Fri 06, Mar 2020, 10:31:43

Quote from: GiG on Fri 06, Mar 2020, 09:31:12
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.

Big Rick · Thu 07, May 2020, 16:27:12

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 .
Big Rick

GiG · Fri 08, May 2020, 07:20:37

Quote from: Big Rick on Thu 07, May 2020, 16:27:12
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 .
Big Rick

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

vanavyman · Fri 08, May 2020, 08:30:02

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.
Dan & Trish

GiG · Fri 08, May 2020, 14:16:33

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!

Romeo · Fri 08, May 2020, 14:23:01

Quote from: Dagwood on Tue 14, Jan 2020, 20:41:04
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.

GiG · Fri 08, May 2020, 14:26:48

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

)

Wizzard · Fri 08, May 2020, 14:46:50

I almost did that. My wife stopped me.

4 mile of Indiantown road was bad enough

GiG · Fri 08, May 2020, 15:05:07

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.

Wizzard · Fri 08, May 2020, 15:08:19

Quote from: GiG on Fri 08, May 2020, 15:05:07
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.

I took it all the way from 28 to H58 2 up on the valk. several areas if I did not keep up my speed I would have got stuck. Wife would not talk to me for awhile.

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