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Thundurburd · 05-08-2009, 12:13 AM

I bought a trailer so I'll be taking it easy getting up there, probably coming up the night before. You guys should plan something that's convenient to the area up there and just let me know where to show up. I'll have the farthest to go for this but it will be easy, I'll do most of it in a minivan.

tricker · 05-08-2009, 08:44 AM

Looks fine for me.. a little close to Durand *shudder* but I'll survive. Close to my old stomping grounds. FYI I only have one love seat and one sofa and no vinnie i won't cuddle with you.

**Clint** · 05-08-2009, 09:03 AM

To be honest, T-burd, I included the segments that were furthest north and west. That's about as close as we'll get to my area. I didn't realize it would end up being so far for you.

**Clint** · 05-08-2009, 09:27 AM

D'oh!

AccuWeather.com - Minneapolis 10 Day Weather Forecast

frostbitevinnie · 05-08-2009, 10:11 AM

My only issue is that I will have to work that night, Sun. into Mon. morning. It would be a VERY long day for me. Maybe we could shorten it up a bit???

BTW, crashing at Adam's crib sounds good to me.

Thundurburd · 05-08-2009, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clint

D'oh!

AccuWeather.com - Minneapolis 10 Day Weather Forecast

Yeah, wouldn't you know.

frostbitevinnie · 05-08-2009, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tricker

Looks fine for me.. a little close to Durand *shudder* but I'll survive. Close to my old stomping grounds. FYI I only have one love seat and one sofa and no vinnie i won't cuddle with you.

No sweat Adam, I've lost interest anyway.

tricker · 05-08-2009, 10:16 AM

weather forcasts are only good to about 48 hours anyways

Rickster · 05-08-2009, 03:23 PM

Do we have a start place & time yet?

tricker · 05-08-2009, 03:31 PM

how about here

time is up to you st cloud boys?

**Clint** · 05-08-2009, 06:47 PM

Adam's suggestion here.

Vinnie, I don't know what to suggest that's closer unless we go more Northwest. I think the roads get straighter and flatter, though.

frostbitevinnie · 05-08-2009, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tricker

how about here

time is up to you st cloud boys?

I would prefer to leave St Cloud as early as possible. Maybe meet up in Ellsworth by 9:30ish???

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clint

Adam's suggestion here.

Vinnie, I don't know what to suggest that's closer unless we go more Northwest. I think the roads get straighter and flatter, though.

I was not necessarily thinking closer but shorter. Don't want to fudge it up for anyone. I will just make sure I am plenty rested up for Sun. I am pretty much sleep deprived all week now anyway. Can't seem to get more than 4 hours a day but at least I am employed.

grandpatractor · 05-08-2009, 11:44 PM

That would work for me-no problem

frostbitevinnie · 05-09-2009, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grandpatractor

That would work for me-no problem

I did not realize that you live so close to me J.D. We gotta ride together more.

**Clint** · 05-09-2009, 11:17 AM

Go ahead and draw something up. I'm fine with shorter, but you haven't been very specific. Be specific!

Edit: How about this? Here's the simple version of the route for the rest of you. Just add your start and end points to calculate the day's ride.

Rickster · 05-09-2009, 02:28 PM

FYI I rode part of that last W/E, and some of Byington road, and Big Hill road between N, and 35 is gravel, it's good gravel and easy to ride, but just to let you know what to expect, it's about a 6 mile stretch, and there are 4 sections of about a half mile each that are gravel, one section is a steep twisty downhill.

The blacktop parts between the gravel sections is fairly new, very twisty, and would be really fun, except it has quite a bit of sand on it, the sand is easy to spot, and can easly be riden around, but I remember some of you guys were not to happy with a similar road on the Dragon ride last year.

Once we get to that part it is the only good way to get to 35, so if anyone is not wanting to ride gravel they better speak up now.

frostbitevinnie · 05-09-2009, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clint

Go ahead and draw something up. I'm fine with shorter, but you haven't been very specific. Be specific!

Yeah you're right, need to be specific. I was going to work on something tonight after I got a tad more sleep.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clint

Edit: How about this? Here's the simple version of the route for the rest of you. Just add your start and end points to calculate the day's ride.

That looks mighty fine.

Just too bad that 2/3 of the ride will just be getting there. So do you think we can head out at 7:30, be in Ellsworth at 9:30???

**Clint** · 05-09-2009, 03:14 PM

I don't mind some gravel, but that's probably not ideal. Let's try to work around that.

Whenever you'd like to leave is fine, Vinnie. Sweet dreams.

tricker · 05-09-2009, 03:27 PM

we all know how i feel about gravel. and yes this is me speaking up about it.

grandpatractor · 05-09-2009, 05:06 PM

My driveway is a half a mile of gravel. A little more won't bother me.

05-08-2009, 12:13 AM	#61 (permalink)
Thundurburd Sit speling cheker Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Black S50 Location: Waukesha WI Posts: 1,819	I bought a trailer so I'll be taking it easy getting up there, probably coming up the night before. You guys should plan something that's convenient to the area up there and just let me know where to show up. I'll have the farthest to go for this but it will be easy, I'll do most of it in a minivan. __________________ Mike

05-08-2009, 10:11 AM	#65 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: '07 C90T, '76 MT250, smashed up '91 GSX1100g Location: St. Cloud, MN 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 4,161	My only issue is that I will have to work that night, Sun. into Mon. morning. It would be a VERY long day for me. Maybe we could shorten it up a bit??? BTW, crashing at Adam's crib sounds good to me. __________________ Sam 3/7/09 Rest in peace my good friend.

05-08-2009, 03:23 PM	#69 (permalink)
Rickster Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 4,215	Do we have a start place & time yet? __________________ 2009 BMW, R 1200 GS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2003 KTM 525 EX/C 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

05-08-2009, 03:31 PM	#70 (permalink)
tricker M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 7,074	how about here time is up to you st cloud boys? Last edited by tricker; 05-08-2009 at 03:34 PM.

05-08-2009, 11:44 PM	#73 (permalink)
grandpatractor Found second gear by accident Join Date: Feb 2008 Bike: 08 Suzuki C109RT Location: wisconsin Posts: 315	That would work for me-no problem __________________ J.D.

05-08-2009, 08:44 AM	#62 (permalink)
tricker M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 7,074	Looks fine for me.. a little close to Durand shudder but I'll survive. Close to my old stomping grounds. FYI I only have one love seat and one sofa and no vinnie i won't cuddle with you.

05-08-2009, 09:03 AM	#63 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,121	To be honest, T-burd, I included the segments that were furthest north and west. That's about as close as we'll get to my area. I didn't realize it would end up being so far for you.

05-08-2009, 09:27 AM	#64 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,121	D'oh! AccuWeather.com - Minneapolis 10 Day Weather Forecast

05-08-2009, 10:16 AM	#68 (permalink)
tricker M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 7,074	weather forcasts are only good to about 48 hours anyways

05-08-2009, 06:47 PM	#71 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,121	Adam's suggestion here. Vinnie, I don't know what to suggest that's closer unless we go more Northwest. I think the roads get straighter and flatter, though.

05-09-2009, 11:17 AM	#75 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,121	Go ahead and draw something up. I'm fine with shorter, but you haven't been very specific. Be specific! Edit: How about this? Here's the simple version of the route for the rest of you. Just add your start and end points to calculate the day's ride. Last edited by Clint; 05-09-2009 at 01:30 PM.

05-09-2009, 02:28 PM	#76 (permalink)
Rickster Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 4,215	FYI I rode part of that last W/E, and some of Byington road, and Big Hill road between N, and 35 is gravel, it's good gravel and easy to ride, but just to let you know what to expect, it's about a 6 mile stretch, and there are 4 sections of about a half mile each that are gravel, one section is a steep twisty downhill. The blacktop parts between the gravel sections is fairly new, very twisty, and would be really fun, except it has quite a bit of sand on it, the sand is easy to spot, and can easly be riden around, but I remember some of you guys were not to happy with a similar road on the Dragon ride last year. Once we get to that part it is the only good way to get to 35, so if anyone is not wanting to ride gravel they better speak up now. __________________ 2009 BMW, R 1200 GS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2003 KTM 525 EX/C 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

05-09-2009, 03:14 PM	#78 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,121	I don't mind some gravel, but that's probably not ideal. Let's try to work around that. Whenever you'd like to leave is fine, Vinnie. Sweet dreams.

05-09-2009, 03:27 PM	#79 (permalink)
tricker M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 7,074	we all know how i feel about gravel. and yes this is me speaking up about it.

05-09-2009, 05:06 PM	#80 (permalink)
grandpatractor Found second gear by accident Join Date: Feb 2008 Bike: 08 Suzuki C109RT Location: wisconsin Posts: 315	My driveway is a half a mile of gravel. A little more won't bother me. __________________ J.D.

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