To The Rally from the East

PAULBACH · Dec 1, 2006

Anyone have any favorite routes from the East that should be included in an upcoming ON article?

Routes from "The East" which might include your favorite routes from

Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Vermont

Iron Butt route is already calculated from Boston 1,110 Miles. A minute man might do it in a day. A shorter and perhaps faster route is possible but would involve a perfect connection with a ferry across Lake Michigan.

Map Source: Microsoft Streets and Trips

BRADFORDBENN · Dec 1, 2006

I would say avoid Chicago and take the ferry across the lake.

PAULBACH · Dec 2, 2006

Nothing is ever simple

From all accounts it is best to avoid Chicago. This route utilizes the Lake Express Ferry. The mileage drops to

919 miles
but
2 Days and 34 minutes

Still plotting those "butter butt" routes where one stops and smells the flowers like Vermont's Rt 17 and the Appalachian Notch.

pglaves · Dec 2, 2006

PAULBACH said:
From all accounts it is best to avoid Chicago. This route utilizes the Lake Express Ferry. The mileage drops to

919 miles
but
2 Days and 34 minutes

Still plotting those "butter butt" routes where one stops and smells the flowers like Vermont's Rt 17 and the Appalachian Notch.

This is a good route. I might even go around the north side of the lakes and drop down through the Soo and Escanaba. I'd certainly do that before doing the south of the lakes Chicago route.

We went north of the lakes going to and coming from Vermont last year. Further, but further is good if it keeps me out of the rust belt. YMMV

belquar · Dec 2, 2006

If I get to go I was thinking...

First night the shores of Georgian Bay. Second night Thunder Bay area. 3rd at the rally.

Brian

PAULBACH · Dec 2, 2006

Save the dessert for last

This is the route I worked out for my own use. The first day, when fresher, do the slab. Then the second day, head north, cross the big bridge, take lots of pictures and smell the flowers. Get going early in the morning and will be at the B&B in the evening.

1144 Miles
2 days and 18 minutes

Visian · Dec 2, 2006

of course, there's the nut-ball way i'd take if i were going that way... 4 days, 1500 miles...

PAULBACH · Dec 2, 2006

Nut-Ball?

Looks a great return route to take home.

PAULBACH · Dec 2, 2006

Alpine ~ West Bend

The shortest route is
1514 miles
2 Days 48 minutes (more or less)
How would you like to modify it?

tourunigo · Dec 2, 2006

Visian said:
of course, there's the nut-ball way i'd take if i were going that way... 4 days, 1500 miles...

...done it. Enjoyed it all....except all those cute little deer at midnight on the Wisconsin end of the trip (but that was in hour 21). -Bob

Fritzc · Dec 2, 2006

PAULBACH said:
This is the route I worked out for my own use. The first day, when fresher, do the slab. Then the second day, head north, cross the big bridge, take lots of pictures and smell the flowers. Get going early in the morning and will be at the B&B in the evening.
1144 Miles
2 days and 18 minutes

If this is your route, you will come within 20 miles of my house. You are welcome to camp in my back yard and have a hot shower and coffee in the morning. It actually will not be out of your way because you can continue West to U.S. 127 then head straight North to the "Bridge".
Fritz in Owosso, MI
:bikes

PAULBACH · Dec 2, 2006

Now that is hospitality

I like that offer. Is the snow melted by July?

BRADFORDBENN · Dec 2, 2006

A large choice of route selection is what type of road you enjoy riding to get there. Some people take Interstate out to make good time, other people like to meander and do state roads and make it a trip. So that is something to consider as you are planning, how do you like to ride?

Fritzc · Dec 2, 2006

No snow!

PAULBACH said:
I like that offer. Is the snow melted by July?

I live in Southern Michigan. We have palm trees here!

http://www.amishdonkey.com/laughing-cat.php

ppaintguy · Dec 2, 2006

PAULBACH said:
This is the route I worked out for my own use. The first day, when fresher, do the slab. Then the second day, head north, cross the big bridge, take lots of pictures and smell the flowers. Get going early in the morning and will be at the B&B in the evening.

1144 Miles
2 days and 18 minutes

This is a great route, however, if you can afford a little extra time take the back roads from Manistee to Northport then across to the bridge from there. The views and the quaint towns will reward your efforts.

Fritzc · Dec 2, 2006

M-119

PUDGYPAINTGUY said:
This is a great route, however, if you can afford a little extra time take the back roads from Manistee to Northport then across to the bridge from there. The views and the quaint towns will reward your efforts.

M-119 from Harbor Springs to Cross Village is a must for any cyclist going north in Michigan. It is our Deals Gap but with NO shoulder!!!!! Just big pine trees!!!
When you get to Cross Village, be sure to lunch at Legs Inn for delicious Polish cuisine. It is a very popular stop and you can look out over beautiful Lake Michigan while you dine.

PAULBACH · Dec 2, 2006

Outstanding tip

Outstanding tip and suggestion. I like the map also. Thanks to you and the PaintGuy for the help.

ppaintguy · Dec 2, 2006

You are welcome, and here is a route too that was good. Incidentally the American Motorcyclist Magazine from AMA had a feature story on the Dorr County Peninsula that was outstanding this past month if you happened to get it. If not I am sure a copy can be arranged. Good luck,
Andy

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