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ladyninja · 07-01-2007, 9:03 PM

Just thought I would let everyone know about a pretty cool event here in Michigan. I try to go every year. Everyone is welcome to join the ride, there is no fee to ride.

its called the MIDNIGHT RIDE

We leave from Rockford, MI at Midnight on August 17 and we ride, arriving in St. Ignace just passed the Mackinaw Bridge at approx 8:30am. We make several stops along the way for gas, coffee, and donuts. There is an average of about 2500 motorcycles that go every year. From Goldwings, to choppers, to sport bikes, to cruisers....

Its a great ride! For more information follow this link:
GWRRA Chapter MI-G and click on the 2007 Midnight Ride link on the left of the website. If you have any questions - give me a holler or check the site!

seXXes · 07-02-2007, 7:48 AM

That sounds like a great time.

I love my night-time rides....but I prefer to call them "stealth missions."

CanadianBird · 07-02-2007, 12:43 PM

OMG, I can't think of anything worse than trying to share the road with 2500 bikes. Have a good time.

ladyninja · 07-02-2007, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanadianBird

OMG, I can't think of anything worse than trying to share the road with 2500 bikes. Have a good time.

Thats nothing! We have a Spring Run every year that brings in about 5000 bikes! No really, its not that bad. The riders are very courteous and we all look out for each other. We don't worry about stoplights because the police officers block them for us. Its a great ride!

ConqSoft · 07-02-2007, 1:01 PM

Anything more than 4 other riders that I know very well is too much for me...

ladyninja · 07-02-2007, 1:06 PM

[quote=ConqSoft;25394]Anything more than 4 other riders that I know very well is too much for me...[/quote

Thats okay! Its still a blast, some riders don't like it others love it, to each his own I guess! Your all still welcome to go if you wish!

Fonzie · 07-14-2007, 1:50 AM

My cousin lives up there, and's been buggin' me to do this with him & his buds the last couple years, but I just have no desire to ride up there during the day, ride all night at a probably SLOOOWWW pace with a bunch of Harleys/cruisers, and then be stuck in Mackinaw the next morning tired off my ass, 6 hours from home. Especially since we were just up there 5 weeks ago

If I lived up there though, I'd probably be more interested.

All that aside.....Thank you for the invite

lois · 07-14-2007, 5:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fonzie

My cousin lives up there, and's been buggin' me to do this with him & his buds the last couple years, but I just have no desire to ride up there during the day, ride all night at a probably SLOOOWWW pace with a bunch of Harleys/cruisers, and then be stuck in Mackinaw the next morning tired off my ass, 6 hours from home. Especially since we were just up there 5 weeks ago

If I lived up there though, I'd probably be more interested.

All that aside.....Thank you for the invite

Or could it be that your just to scared to ride in the dark....

ladyninja · 07-14-2007, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fonzie

My cousin lives up there, and's been buggin' me to do this with him & his buds the last couple years, but I just have no desire to ride up there during the day, ride all night at a probably SLOOOWWW pace with a bunch of Harleys/cruisers, and then be stuck in Mackinaw the next morning tired off my ass, 6 hours from home. Especially since we were just up there 5 weeks ago

If I lived up there though, I'd probably be more interested.

All that aside.....Thank you for the invite

The pace isn't really that bad, they average about 65 (yeah for a bird thats slow) but its still fun. We do stop every couple of hours though for a warm up (if cold), gas and donuts. So it does break the night up pretty well. They also give you breakfast when you get there..... Its an enjoyable ride, your still welcome to come!

CanadianBird · 07-15-2007, 11:49 AM

I'm scared to ride at night!!!! Especially in the mountains, and I'd be terrified if there were 2500+ other riders. I guess that makes me "chicken shit". Even with HID's I don't ride at night. I especially like those signs on the highway that state, "High collision area, watch for deer, moose, mnt goat, bears, and idiots. But I do agreee, to each his/her own. I did a Harley ride, the Oyster ride in Anacortes Wash. one year and it was interesting. I guess I'll remain "lonely" just me and my schizoid thoughts. Have a good one, hey Lois, you monster farm boy, when are you going to ride to Vancouver??? You can pitch a tent at the Jerico Hostal, right on the beach.

07-02-2007, 7:48 AM	#2
seXXes Crazy Cannuck Join Date: Dec 18 2006 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Age: 31 Posts: 121	Re: MIDNIGHT RIDE - AUGUST 17 That sounds like a great time. I love my night-time rides....but I prefer to call them "stealth missions."

07-02-2007, 12:43 PM	#3
CanadianBird Join Date: Nov 25 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 4,433	Re: MIDNIGHT RIDE - AUGUST 17 OMG, I can't think of anything worse than trying to share the road with 2500 bikes. Have a good time.

07-02-2007, 1:01 PM	#5
ConqSoft Ba-Da-Bing Join Date: Sep 15 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 37 Posts: 1,097	Re: MIDNIGHT RIDE - AUGUST 17 Anything more than 4 other riders that I know very well is too much for me... __________________ My Blog GPS Discussion Forum

07-02-2007, 1:06 PM	#6
ladyninja Join Date: May 26 2007 Location: Great Lakes Area Posts: 98	Re: MIDNIGHT RIDE - AUGUST 17 [quote=ConqSoft;25394]Anything more than 4 other riders that I know very well is too much for me...[/quote Thats okay! Its still a blast, some riders don't like it others love it, to each his own I guess! Your all still welcome to go if you wish! __________________ We love to fly and it shows........

07-14-2007, 1:50 AM	#7
Fonzie Join Date: Dec 12 2006 Location: Toledo(ish) Posts: 145	Re: MIDNIGHT RIDE - AUGUST 17 My cousin lives up there, and's been buggin' me to do this with him & his buds the last couple years, but I just have no desire to ride up there during the day, ride all night at a probably SLOOOWWW pace with a bunch of Harleys/cruisers, and then be stuck in Mackinaw the next morning tired off my ass, 6 hours from home. Especially since we were just up there 5 weeks ago If I lived up there though, I'd probably be more interested. All that aside.....Thank you for the invite __________________ Russ / '98 CBR 1100xx BlackBird/http://www.myspace.com/fonziesplace

07-15-2007, 11:49 AM	#10
CanadianBird Join Date: Nov 25 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 4,433	Re: MIDNIGHT RIDE - AUGUST 17 I'm scared to ride at night!!!! Especially in the mountains, and I'd be terrified if there were 2500+ other riders. I guess that makes me "chicken shit". Even with HID's I don't ride at night. I especially like those signs on the highway that state, "High collision area, watch for deer, moose, mnt goat, bears, and idiots. But I do agreee, to each his/her own. I did a Harley ride, the Oyster ride in Anacortes Wash. one year and it was interesting. I guess I'll remain "lonely" just me and my schizoid thoughts. Have a good one, hey Lois, you monster farm boy, when are you going to ride to Vancouver??? You can pitch a tent at the Jerico Hostal, right on the beach.

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