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Re: 2016 National Meet
count me in also , be good too meet up again
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INPUT REQUIRED 2016 National Meet
Rooms at Bayveiw are $69/night. Best I could get at La Place Rendezvous $105 - lakeside $115. Tenting next door is $17/night. All taxes extra
I have no problem with the 17 a night for camping but wonder about the $100+ for the rest of you would feel!
Lake side pic of La Place Renderzous
Bayview from earlier post
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Fort+F ... 9e!6m1!1e1
I have no problem with the 17 a night for camping but wonder about the $100+ for the rest of you would feel!
Lake side pic of La Place Renderzous
Bayview from earlier post
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Fort+F ... 9e!6m1!1e1
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Re: 2016 National Meet
You can count me in.....
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La Place Rendezvous
Well guys not getting many response to the question so will re-phrase the question -- Will anyone NOT come to the meet if we book at the La Place Rendezvous
Yes it's $30.00 an night more expensive BUT it has
1)Beach front view
2)Nicer Beds and Rooms
3)it's own Restaurant
4)it's own crawl back to your room BAR
5)Beach front Bikini's view
6)it's own BAR
post answers here
or keep it private Email me your answers to les.deavu@shaw.ca
Yes it's $30.00 an night more expensive BUT it has
1)Beach front view
2)Nicer Beds and Rooms
3)it's own Restaurant
4)it's own crawl back to your room BAR
5)Beach front Bikini's view
6)it's own BAR
post answers here
or keep it private Email me your answers to les.deavu@shaw.ca
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Warning to Eastern Riders
You need to fill up as you leave Thunder Bay/Kabakeka Falls and be ready to buy gas in Atikokan it.s 200 km out and the only stop , no Tims but the do have a Robins and several gas station , all others on highway 11 where closed till you get very close to Fort Frances.
https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/Thunder+ ... 099494!3e0
The US route from Sault Ste. Marie on Hwy 28 , US 2 and Hwy53 is a great route lots to see and much cheaper on food , gas and motels.
https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/Sault+St ... 023149!3e0
https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/Thunder+ ... 099494!3e0
The US route from Sault Ste. Marie on Hwy 28 , US 2 and Hwy53 is a great route lots to see and much cheaper on food , gas and motels.
https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/Sault+St ... 023149!3e0
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Warning to Western Riders
I didn't do the run down from Kenora but did do the run down from Winnipeg , Stienbeck and Rainy River threw the USA , had zero problem crossing the boarder either way and the highway was good only problem is HWY 12 should be called the venison hwy more dam deer and road kill than any route I've taken!
https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/Regina,+ ... 099494!3e0
https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/Regina,+ ... 099494!3e0
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Re: INPUT REQUIRED 2016 National Meet
Do La Place - we stayed there on the way to Preeceville. Great hotel. Right on the water & they serve the meals outside for you. Could most likely get them to supply a BBQ or something.Wolfpack wrote:Rooms at Bayveiw are $69/night. Best I could get at La Place Rendezvous $105 - lakeside $115. Tenting next door is $17/night. All taxes extra
I have no problem with the 17 a night for camping but wonder about the $100+ for the rest of you would feel!
Lake side pic of La Place Renderzous
Bayview from earlier post
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Fort+F ... 9e!6m1!1e1
I'm for this one.
I know, you only wanted the people that would not stay there. Too bad. Just love the area.
Dave
It's time to quit when you can't get your leg over the seat. AND ONLY THEN !!
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Re: INPUT REQUIRED 2016 National Meet
Thanks DaveBig Dave wrote:Do La Place - we stayed there on the way to Preeceville. Great hotel. Right on the water & they serve the meals outside for you. Could most likely get them to supply a BBQ or something.Wolfpack wrote:Rooms at Bayveiw are $69/night. Best I could get at La Place Rendezvous $105 - lakeside $115. Tenting next door is $17/night. All taxes extra
I have no problem with the 17 a night for camping but wonder about the $100+ for the rest of you would feel!
Lake side pic of La Place Renderzous
Bayview from earlier post
https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Fort+F ... 9e!6m1!1e1
I'm for this one.
I know, you only wanted the people that would not stay there. Too bad. Just love the area.
Dave
Guess I didn't phrase the question right , I would like every one that can to reply so the best choices can be made!
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Re: 2016 National Meet
I`ll be next door to Big Dave, someone has to guide him back after a few drinks.
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Re: 2016 National Meet
Sounding doable for Cat. Hmm,first week of August 2016? That would be my 60th birthday.
It's NOT about the destination........ The Journey is what counts.
and,
If the Sun is at your back, and the wind is your creation... It's a good day.
Need Amsoil for yer ride? Contact me.
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Bauline East, Newfoundland!!!!!! DONE like a bottle of Schreech at a newfie campfire
MISSED VICTORIA
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Left on a journey with my girlfriend, came home with my wife
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and,
If the Sun is at your back, and the wind is your creation... It's a good day.
Need Amsoil for yer ride? Contact me.
:think:
Bauline East, Newfoundland!!!!!! DONE like a bottle of Schreech at a newfie campfire
MISSED VICTORIA
Clic here for map of ....
:think:
Hmmm, over 103,000 km on my '04 1300C
Left on a journey with my girlfriend, came home with my wife
Hint: clic on the blue text
Weather forecasts
Cat's Journey
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Re: 2016 National Meet
Another route option.


from Brampton, ON L6S 2K2, Canada
to Fort Frances, ON, Canada
17 h 18 min (1,673 km)
Via I-75 N
This route has tolls.
This route crosses through United States.
Take the ramp onto ON-410 S
350 m
Merge onto ON-410 S
Take exit onto ON-401 W toward London
147 km
Keep right at the fork to continue on ON-402 W, follow signs for Sarnia
102 km
Keep left to stay on ON-402 W
1.2 km
Continue onto I-69 W/I-94 W
1.3 km
Keep left to continue on I-94 W
5.1 km
Take the exit toward I-69 W
400 m
Continue onto I-69 W
99.8 km
Take exit 137 to merge onto I-475 N toward Saginaw
16.5 km
Take the exit onto I-75 N/US-23 N toward Saginaw
352 km
Take exit 344A toward Saint Ignace
550 m
Turn left toward US-2 W
200 m
Continue onto US-2 W
105 km
Turn right onto M-77 N
27.9 km
Turn left onto M-28 W
118 km
Turn right onto US-41 N
6.9 km
At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on US-41 N
88.5 km
Turn left onto US-141 S
6.7 km
Continue straight onto M-28 W
119 km
Turn right onto US-2 W
75.2 km
Turn left onto Industrial Park Rd
900 m
Turn right onto Toll Rd
750 m
Turn right onto 26th Ave E
550 m
Turn left onto US-2 W/Lake Shore Dr E
8.8 km
At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on US-2 W
78.6 km
Merge onto US-53 N
20.8 km
Merge onto I-535 N/US-53 N
4.0 km
Keep left to continue on US-53 N, follow signs for Interstate 35 S
200 m
Take the US-53 N exit toward 21st Ave W
140 m
Continue onto US-53 N
6.4 km
Turn left to stay on US-53 N
66.8 km
Continue straight to stay on US-53 N
600 m
Continue straight to stay on US-53 N
188 km
Turn right onto 4th St
110 m
Turn left at the 1st cross street onto 2nd Ave
500 m
Continue straight to stay on 2nd Ave
140 m
Continue onto International Bridge
350 m
Turn right onto Church St
250 m
Turn left onto Portage Ave
110 m
Fort Frances, ON, Can
Or you could cross Lake Michigan by ferry @ Ludington.
Took that option going to Preeceville.


from Brampton, ON L6S 2K2, Canada
to Fort Frances, ON, Canada
17 h 18 min (1,673 km)
Via I-75 N
This route has tolls.
This route crosses through United States.
Take the ramp onto ON-410 S
350 m
Merge onto ON-410 S
Take exit onto ON-401 W toward London
147 km
Keep right at the fork to continue on ON-402 W, follow signs for Sarnia
102 km
Keep left to stay on ON-402 W
1.2 km
Continue onto I-69 W/I-94 W
1.3 km
Keep left to continue on I-94 W
5.1 km
Take the exit toward I-69 W
400 m
Continue onto I-69 W
99.8 km
Take exit 137 to merge onto I-475 N toward Saginaw
16.5 km
Take the exit onto I-75 N/US-23 N toward Saginaw
352 km
Take exit 344A toward Saint Ignace
550 m
Turn left toward US-2 W
200 m
Continue onto US-2 W
105 km
Turn right onto M-77 N
27.9 km
Turn left onto M-28 W
118 km
Turn right onto US-41 N
6.9 km
At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on US-41 N
88.5 km
Turn left onto US-141 S
6.7 km
Continue straight onto M-28 W
119 km
Turn right onto US-2 W
75.2 km
Turn left onto Industrial Park Rd
900 m
Turn right onto Toll Rd
750 m
Turn right onto 26th Ave E
550 m
Turn left onto US-2 W/Lake Shore Dr E
8.8 km
At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on US-2 W
78.6 km
Merge onto US-53 N
20.8 km
Merge onto I-535 N/US-53 N
4.0 km
Keep left to continue on US-53 N, follow signs for Interstate 35 S
200 m
Take the US-53 N exit toward 21st Ave W
140 m
Continue onto US-53 N
6.4 km
Turn left to stay on US-53 N
66.8 km
Continue straight to stay on US-53 N
600 m
Continue straight to stay on US-53 N
188 km
Turn right onto 4th St
110 m
Turn left at the 1st cross street onto 2nd Ave
500 m
Continue straight to stay on 2nd Ave
140 m
Continue onto International Bridge
350 m
Turn right onto Church St
250 m
Turn left onto Portage Ave
110 m
Fort Frances, ON, Can
Or you could cross Lake Michigan by ferry @ Ludington.
Took that option going to Preeceville.
It's NOT about the destination........ The Journey is what counts.
and,
If the Sun is at your back, and the wind is your creation... It's a good day.
Need Amsoil for yer ride? Contact me.
:think:
Bauline East, Newfoundland!!!!!! DONE like a bottle of Schreech at a newfie campfire
MISSED VICTORIA
Clic here for map of ....
:think:
Hmmm, over 103,000 km on my '04 1300C
Left on a journey with my girlfriend, came home with my wife
Hint: clic on the blue text
Weather forecasts
Cat's Journey
- Visit my blog page - Cat's Lair
clic on the WWW button below
and,
If the Sun is at your back, and the wind is your creation... It's a good day.
Need Amsoil for yer ride? Contact me.
:think:
Bauline East, Newfoundland!!!!!! DONE like a bottle of Schreech at a newfie campfire
MISSED VICTORIA
Clic here for map of ....
:think:
Hmmm, over 103,000 km on my '04 1300C
Left on a journey with my girlfriend, came home with my wife
Hint: clic on the blue text
Weather forecasts
Cat's Journey
- Visit my blog page - Cat's Lair
clic on the WWW button below
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Re: 2016 National Meet
Lizzie & I wanna be there but it's way too early for us to say yes or no for sure. I don't wanna commit then have to bail on it.
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Re: 2016 National Meet
Good Route BUT REMEMBER if you have a fear of Heights or open grate bridges .... DON"T take the MACHINAC Bridge : be warned the paved lanes are always closed for repair if your riding a bike across http://www.mackinacbridge.org/about-the-bridge-8/Cat wrote:Another route option.


from Brampton, ON L6S 2K2, Canada
to Fort Frances, ON, Canada
17 h 18 min (1,673 km)
Via I-75 N
This route has tolls.
This route crosses through United States.
Take the ramp onto ON-410 S
350 m
Merge onto ON-410 S
Take exit onto ON-401 W toward London
147 km
Keep right at the fork to continue on ON-402 W, follow signs for Sarnia
102 km
Keep left to stay on ON-402 W
1.2 km
Continue onto I-69 W/I-94 W
1.3 km
Keep left to continue on I-94 W
5.1 km
Take the exit toward I-69 W
400 m
Continue onto I-69 W
99.8 km
Take exit 137 to merge onto I-475 N toward Saginaw
16.5 km
Take the exit onto I-75 N/US-23 N toward Saginaw
352 km
Take exit 344A toward Saint Ignace
550 m
Turn left toward US-2 W
200 m
Continue onto US-2 W
105 km
Turn right onto M-77 N
27.9 km
Turn left onto M-28 W
118 km
Turn right onto US-41 N
6.9 km
At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on US-41 N
88.5 km
Turn left onto US-141 S
6.7 km
Continue straight onto M-28 W
119 km
Turn right onto US-2 W
75.2 km
Turn left onto Industrial Park Rd
900 m
Turn right onto Toll Rd
750 m
Turn right onto 26th Ave E
550 m
Turn left onto US-2 W/Lake Shore Dr E
8.8 km
At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on US-2 W
78.6 km
Merge onto US-53 N
20.8 km
Merge onto I-535 N/US-53 N
4.0 km
Keep left to continue on US-53 N, follow signs for Interstate 35 S
200 m
Take the US-53 N exit toward 21st Ave W
140 m
Continue onto US-53 N
6.4 km
Turn left to stay on US-53 N
66.8 km
Continue straight to stay on US-53 N
600 m
Continue straight to stay on US-53 N
188 km
Turn right onto 4th St
110 m
Turn left at the 1st cross street onto 2nd Ave
500 m
Continue straight to stay on 2nd Ave
140 m
Continue onto International Bridge
350 m
Turn right onto Church St
250 m
Turn left onto Portage Ave
110 m
Fort Frances, ON, Can
Or you could cross Lake Michigan by ferry @ Ludington.
Took that option going to Preeceville.
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Re: 2016 National Meet
O for crap's sake.
Go north to SSM, turn left & then right - YOU ARE THERE !
Or - go around the Lakehead - You are there.
Go north to SSM, turn left & then right - YOU ARE THERE !
Or - go around the Lakehead - You are there.
It's time to quit when you can't get your leg over the seat. AND ONLY THEN !!
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Re: 2016 National Meet
Big Dave wrote:O for crap's sake.
Go north to SSM, turn left & then right - YOU ARE THERE !
Or - go around the Lakehead - You are there.
....... have to agree with you on this one dave ........ never seen so many options to get to point zero .......... just point the frickin bike and ride ........
IF YOU DON'T STAND BEHIND OUR TROOPS & LEOS - FEEL FREE TO STAND IN FRONT OF THEM !!!