InZANE X ANNOUCEMENT!!

[MP]

Upper Michigan.  Bellevue.

[Willow]

Upper Michigan.  Bellevue.

Bellaire.  Shanty Creek.

[JetDriver]

Have you guys been reading the posts?  It was a JOKE!!!   

[workerbee]

oZ and workerbee are really excited to get to see this part of the country. Can't wait to see all of you again.

[RTaz]

oZ and workerbee are really excited to get to see this part of the country. Can't wait to see all of you again.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to our State...Devon and I talked with Oz many years ago about coming to Michigan and he said some day he would so it will be good to see you again...

[mellowyellow#7933]

Hello,
Looking for camground info from anyone who knows the area. Found Craven Park on Google. How far from Ground Zero? Nice place? Any others... I have a m/c camper trailer & would prefer a grassy site. TIA

[Chuck K. #5458]

Call the "Chain O' Lakes" campground. Talked to the owners wife last October about camping and told her more VRCC'ers may be calling. Go to www.chainolakescamp.com for ammenties, location ( 1/2 mile from event site) map, FAQ's, etc.. Phone number to reserve is (231)533-8432. Don't know how full they might be. Mention you are with the VRCC, she was glad for the business as Michigan tourism has been down lately. See ya there!

[bludragon]

Could scenic route M-22 be recommended as one of the day rides.
If not could someone send me information where it actully starts in relation to Point Zero. I would also lke to know the end point to set my schedule
I would like to mark it on my Michigan State map I received from Michigan Tourism
Thank You

[bludragon]

I found it on Wikipedia. It starts in Traverse City and heads south along the shore for about 116 miles.
It will be a good day ride from point zero
Are there any recommended biker stops along this route. Place for lunch where bikers tend to go

[stude31]

I found it on Wikipedia. It starts in Traverse City and heads south along the shore for about 116 miles.
It will be a good day ride from point zero
Are there any recommended biker stops along this route. Place for lunch where bikers tend to go

Blu,

Not sure what day you are planning on this ride but I'm in!!!   

[RTaz]

Could scenic route M-22 be recommended as one of the day rides.
If not could someone send me information where it actully starts in relation to Point Zero. I would also lke to know the end point to set my schedule
I would like to mark it on my Michigan State map I received from Michigan Tourism
Thank You

I'm sure the Leelanau Peninsula (M-22) is included in the self guided tour routes...along with some very good rides North through the Tunnel of Trees (M-119) and Mackinaw City

[bludragon]

Stude,
If it is a self-guided ride we will arrange to schedule it for sure.
RTaz will keep us posted, I am sure

[RTaz]

Stude,
If it is a self-guided ride we will arrange to schedule it for sure.
RTaz will keep us posted, I am sure

You will get several self-guided routes in your registration packets...plus there will be many Michigan folks around that will be happy to help out in any way we can....

[ptgb]

You will get several self-guided routes in your registration packets...plus there will be many Michigan folks around that will be happy to help out in any way we can....

Whomever does the self-guided routes in the packets... is there any way these can be posted on the site before Inzane? This would allow us to load them into our GPS's even before we get to Michigan.

[Willow]

You will get several self-guided routes in your registration packets...plus there will be many Michigan folks around that will be happy to help out in any way we can....

Whomever does the self-guided routes in the packets... is there any way these can be posted on the site before Inzane? This would allow us to load them into our GPS's even before we get to Michigan.

To say there's no way for it to be done would not be accurate.  To say it won't be done would be more correct.  Some reasons make sense to everyone.  Some reasons only make sense to a few.

Here's an alternative.  Motorctycling Across Michigan by William Murphy

I understand the author may be willing to autograph your copy when you get to InZane. 

[stude31]

hmmmmm.... Hey was just wondering...  ???      How come when I did a search on amazon for "Motorcycling across Kansas", there was no book      Wait wait....  found a book "Driving Across Kansas: A Guide to I-70"....   not sure if this is a good title... more like Vroooooooooooooooom!!!!   


(figured I would poke fun at my own comment...     )

[kiwi#9582]

Waaaaaay north Texas......     

[fudgie]

Are there food places or local shops nearby (short walking distance) or is it all at G-0? Not sure how G-0 is positioned from town. Thx

[RTaz]

Are there food places or local shops nearby (short walking distance) or is it all at G-0? Not sure how G-0 is positioned from town. Thx

Hi fudgie...there are a few places at Shanty Creek other then the Summit to eat...but I'm afraid ground zero is up in the hills so you will have to go a couple of miles down to Bellaire....you will find plenty of good mom and pop specialty restaurants...and every town up that way has great places to eat.... 

[RTaz]

From Chicago

1. Leave Chicago via Interstate 94 East;
2. At Benton Harbor, MI, take Interstate 196 North to Grand Rapids.
3. Exit onto US 131 North. Continue to Mancelona; (construction detour)
4. In Mancelona, take M-88 West to Shanty Creek Main Entrance.

From Detroit

1. Travel north on Interstate 75 to Grayling;
2. Exit onto M-72 westbound toward Kalkaska.
3. In Kalkaska turn North take US 131 to Mancelona.
4. From Mancelona, take M-88 West to Shanty Creek Main Entrance.

From Lansing

1. Go north on US 27 to Grayling;
2. Then travel west on M-72 to Kalkaska;
3. Then north on US 131 towards Mancelona;
4. In Mancelona, take M-88 West to Shanty Creek Main Entrance.

From Grand Rapids

1. Take US 131 North from Grand Rapids to Mancelona; (construction detour)
2. In Mancelona, turn west on M-88 to Shanty Creek Main Entrance.

From Traverse City

1. In Traverse City, follow US-31 North/East to Acme.
2. In Acme, turn right onto M-72.
3. Approx 12 miles turn left onto Hill Rd toward Rapid City.
4. Turn left onto County Road 597 through Rapid City and through Alden. County Road 597 becomes County Road 618.
5. Turn left onto Comfort Road
6. Turn left onto M-88 and follow it approximately 3 miles
7. Turn right onto Shanty Creek Rd., Shanty Creek Resorts' Main Entrance.

From the Upper Peninsula

1. Take I-75 South to exit 282 (Gaylord)
2. Turn right onto M-32.
3. Take M-32 to US 131, Turn Left (South) towards Mancelona
4. Take US 131 to M-88. Turn Right (West) towards Bellaire to the Shanty Creek Main Entrance.

[Revalator]

Here is a list of nearby places to eat


http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&safe=off&ie=UTF8&q=restaurants&fb=1&gl=us&view=text&ei=9-rDS_C5K8vZngef6dX8CQ&ved=0CB0QtQMwAA&radius=2.72&sll=44.979917,-85.183353&sspn=0.039645,0.111151&split=1&rq=1&ev=zo&hq=restaurants&hnear=&ll=44.980707,-85.183353&spn=0.038127,0.111151&t=h&z=14

Here is another place at the nrthen exit of the tunnel of trees ride
Neat place
http://www.legsinn.com/

[bludragon]

Thank you this is good information. Could you just add the Shanty to the map indicating the restaurants. It would give us an indication of location aand required travel to the various restaurants

[Revalator]

Shanty is within 6 miles

[bludragon]

We should also plan on a location for breakfast which is open nice and early. This would also be a good meeting point in morning before the rides.  Would be nice to meet other riders in one location