Ride around Lake Michigan

Event date: 
Thu, 08/10/2023 - 8:00am to Sun, 08/13/2023 - 5:00pm

 

This is a 4 Day ride around Lake Michigan.  Final trip details are still in process.  We will be going around the lake in the clockwise direction.  

Day 1 - We'll be starting at WHD and heading north with the overnight stop at the Americinn in Menominee, MI.  I'll take us around Milwaukee before we move over to ride along the lake.  We'll head into Door County briefly before we head into Michigan.  Total miles for the day will be in the area of 300 to 330ish.  

Day 2 - We will continue in the counter clockwise direction heading across the Mackinac Bridge into Mackinaw City.  We'll be staying at the Baymont Hotel.  The location close to the shops and tourist attractions.  We'll be able to arrive early enough that we'll be able to take much of the afternoon to sightsee, shop, eat, etc. Time to relax and enjoy the day.  Mileage for the day will be about 200.

Day 3 - We'll be heading south to Hudsonville for a short stay at the Quality Inn.  We will ride through the Tunnel of Trees.  A photo stop will get you a Challenge Coin as this is one of the 50 Rides, One Nation challenge.  The day will be include hitting some photo stops along the way. 

Day 4 - This is our day to head back to the garage.  I will plan a route around the southern tip of Lake Michigan.  As you know, the quickest way route is the tollway.  I will plan a route that keeps us off the tollway and a little safer on the return.  

On all 4 days, I will try to include dealer stops as well.  This will give you the chance to shop and also to take your photo for the dealer challenge.  And as always, please fell free to offer additional suggestions on places you might want to visit.  If we can work it into the route, we will do so.

Riding Suggestions?  Many of you may have rides or destinations you like or would like to do.  Please let me know.  We would love to work this into our schedule.  We invite you to help plan the ride and to even lead the ride.  Let's share these thoughts and ideas.  I, for one, have rode to a lot of places and I need some new spots to try.  
 

 

Hotels - This link contains the information you need to make your hotel reservations.  Please do so at your earliest convienience.  I am not certain there will be additional rooms as we get closer.  Also please note, the reservations and rooms blocks are open until 1 month before check in.  Your reservation will be held against your credit card, but will not be charged until you check in.  Rooms can be cancelled with penalty until 4:00pm the day prior to arrival.  

HOTEL RESERVATION DETAILS

Meetup at Casey's at 7:30am with the safety meeting at 7:45am, KSU at 8:00am

 

Closed Event: Chapter activities are conducted primarily for the benefit of H.O.G. Chapter members. Closed Events are those events open to Chapter members and one guest per member.  All guests must sign an event release. Be aware, all rides and events are subject to change or cancellation due to weather or other circumstances beyond our control.

Impairment Policy: The consumption and use of alcohol is a serious personal responsibility involving the safety of family, riding friends and the individual HOG member. Alcohol consumption before or during a motorcycling activity is not safe, responsible behavior. McHenry County IL Chapter #4067 does not allow the use of alcohol or drugs before or during a riding event* and does not furnish alcohol at Chapter rides. Riders whose skills are observed or suspected to be impaired by alcohol or drugs before riding cannot join the ride. Riders using alcohol or drugs while riding will be asked to leave the ride. It is the responsibility of each Template Chapter member to support the consistent enforcement of this policy

Photography Policy: Photographing, filming, recording and videotaping of activities and events will be occurring McHenry County IL Chapter events. By entering the H.O.G.® event area, you irrevocably grant permission to the Harley-Davidson Motor Company® and its agents to photograph, film, record and/or videotape you and use (and authorize the use of) your name, image, likeness, voice, and/or biographical or other information in any and all media now known or hereinafter developed in perpetuity for any and all purposes.

Event Coordinator: 
Larry Roewer
Director

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