Around the Lake 2006
by Toni
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We had a great trip around Lake
Michigan this year! Instead of cutting through the middle via ferry we
went all the way around, an adventure that took us through Indiana,
Michigan, the Upper Peninsula, Wisconsin, and then back to Illinois.
The weather was warm and sunny the entire weekend, with the exception of
some thunderstorms that came through Traverse City, MI, on Sunday morning,
but quickly disappeared. We had a great group of riders and we averaged 300 mile days, with a total of 1136 miles total. Our average speed was around 50 m.p.h., which would have been higher had we not taken time to enjoy the twisties and gravel roads in Michigan! The UP was beautiful, and we all discussed a possible future trip around Lake Superior, which we were told is just as beautiful of a ride. A great and safe time was had by all and we look forward to next years trip! Many thanks to Rob and Andi for sharing their pictures and ride stats! |
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At MCC getting ready to leave |
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Our first pit stop in Michigan |
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Brad and Andi were having a great time! |
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Andi gives a thumbs up... |
...while Rob and Paul make other gestures! |
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Chris gives a thumbs up too! |
Another rest stop in northern Michigan |
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The beautiful Michigan dunes |
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Toni and Andi mugging it up! |
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The group by the lakeshore |
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Driving through some of the harbor towns |
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At a scenic overlook |
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The group out for dinner Saturday night |
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Andi had a great margarita... |
...while Paul wore the birthday Sombrero to celebrate his day! |
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![]() At the Mission Lighthouse in northern Michigan |
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At a rest stop Sunday on our way to Mackinaw |
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Our weekend rides give pack members a chance to bond |
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![]() Chris and Toni taking a break at another pit stop |
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This was all we could see of the bridge! |
![]() Grabbing lunch after crossing the bridge |
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![]() Our second lighthouse of the day in the UP. |
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Brad with his Aprilia |
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