Group Ride Plans GOING TO ST.N 2011 in SD?

[zer0netgain]

Here is a map of my route from home to ST.N 2011.  I plan to get there on Saturday evening (2 day trip, Friday stop point in Davenport, Iowa...lots to see in the Black Hills of South Dakota).

Anyone along this route want to plan on connecting up with me on the way into SD?  I know it's a year out, but you might as well start thinking about it.  

[mxvet57]

 when you get to the Quad city's concider taking US18 or US20 west through Iowa and South Dakota(18) or Nebraska(20) and ride up from the south. I have done 90 through Minnesota and south Dakota and all i can say it is BORING as hell.

[falconati]

I'm from the Quad Cities, so I could potentially ride down, stay with my parents, and then head out with you.

That said, I'd have to agree with the above - we should try and find something other than I-90 to ride out on  

[Scoop]

There are a lot of good ways to get to the Rapid City area.  Hwy 85 south through North and South Dakota is nice, but straight.  23 through MN is also nice, sort of gentle sweepers through grassland.  14 across SD is long and straight, but goes through nice little towns and such and is WAY better than the damn interstate.
That being said, I have had more than my fill of SD and am not going back there for a long time.  Same thing for Wyoming

[swimmer]

Here is a map of my route from home to ST.N 2011.  I plan to get there on Saturday evening ......

DAMN! A bitch likes to plan his shit out in advance!

[maddjack]

Heck  I was working routes the day I came home from this years national.  

[Cablebandit]

Yeah I've been eyeballing Google maps as well.

[Corbeau]

+1 on US 14... This is what mine looked like, a few years back:


576 miles on US 14 (and a bit on I90, west of Wall, because I didn't have much choice) at an average moving speed of 68.3 mph. (You do the math)

[Mr Sunshine]

Why would you get there Saturday evening?  Its my understanding the National is either on a Wednesday or Thursday.

[zer0netgain]

Why would you get there Saturday evening?  Its my understanding the National is either on a Wednesday or Thursday.

If you've ever been in that area (especially during Summer), you'd know two days aren't enough to do everything.  I'd tool about some of the roads I passed by the last time I was there.  Got heat exhaustion last time and dropped my bike in front of a cop because I was too whipped from the heat (and yes, I was drinking lots of water).

[Guy]

Another option is Nebraska hwy 2. Runs from the southeastern corner all the way to the northwestern corner, with a small stretch along I-80 (90 miles). Once north of Grand Island, the highway takes you through the Nebraska Sand Hills. While not exciting riding, the scenery is nice.

[Mr Sunshine]

(and yes, I was drinking lots of water).

maybe too much water?  seriously...

[zer0netgain]

maybe too much water?  seriously...

No.  My problem was this jackwagon in an RV who insisted on going 25 and never letting me pass.  Ever try to manage a 600+ lb. XX at 25 mph for over a half hour in 90+ degree heat?  

I was cooking by the time I got to the nearest town.

[Mr Sunshine]

No.  My problem was this jackwagon in an RV who insisted on going 25 and never letting me pass.  Ever try to manage a 600+ lb. XX at 25 mph for over a half hour in 90+ degree heat?  

I was cooking by the time I got to the nearest town.

Why were you following the RV for so long with that bike?  

[zer0netgain]

Why were you following the RV for so long with that bike?  

Roads barely wide enough for one vehicle.  

[zilla]

I took a similar ride last year. I rode Rt. 20 from Freeport, Il to O'neill, NE. Then I rode north till I hit RT. 18 in S.D. Then 385 the rest of the way.

[shil]

Right now I’m planning on making my way to Milwaukee on Saturday, June 11th. I’ll take the ferry from Muskegon.
Sunday morning I’ll check out the Harley Museum, then take off for Custer, arriving sometime on Monday.
Other than that I have no itinerary.

Anyone else working on a similar schedule?

[Oxblood]

I hope to leave Vancouver on the 10th. Any other Pac NW riders wanna rip through SR 20, then to Sandpoint, down MT 200, and such and so forth. Arrive in Custer early Tuesday and relax, get drunk, what have you?

[Mr Sunshine]

I hope to leave Vancouver on the 10th. Any other Pac NW riders wanna rip through SR 20, then to Sandpoint, down MT 200, and such and so forth. Arrive in Custer early Tuesday and relax, get drunk, what have you?

Hey Greench440 and I are leaving Seattle on the 10th too.  We should find a place to meet up with so we can continue the ride to the National.  Perhaps in western Idaho.

[Oxblood]

Could do. I plan on hitting Kettle Falls on the first day, then down into Lolo Nat'l Forest and head along US 12 towards Lolo on the 11th, camp in one of the US Forest Service Campgrounds along 12. Then from there drop down into Wyoming, through Yellowstone and amble twoards Cody, WY on the 12th.

[bubba zanetti]

Dr. zorko and I leave Castlegar on the 5th or 6th.

[Mr Sunshine]

Could do. I plan on hitting Kettle Falls on the first day, then down into Lolo Nat'l Forest and head along US 12 towards Lolo on the 11th, camp in one of the US Forest Service Campgrounds along 12. Then from there drop down into Wyoming, through Yellowstone and amble twoards Cody, WY on the 12th.

When are you planning on leaving?

[Oxblood]

Mr Sunshine, I am hoping to leave on the 10th. We have a long weekend here, and I plan on working the coming holida Monday, and using the comp time on the 10th. At the worst, I will leave the 11th.

[Mr Sunshine]

Mr Sunshine, I am hoping to leave on the 10th. We have a long weekend here, and I plan on working the coming holida Monday, and using the comp time on the 10th. At the worst, I will leave the 11th.

Cool.  Greench440 and I are leaving Seattle on the 10th.  Too bad your route doesn't cross ours.

[Mr Sunshine]

Actually never mind...our routes are similiar.  If you have a map we could cmpare maybe we could hook up on Saturday at Lolo.

[Oxblood]

Saturday could work. I was thinking of pushing it to Lolo Creek Campground in Lolo national Forest. The campground is right on US 12. It would be a long day (409) miles from Kettle Falls to Lolo if I take the 395 down to 12. If I cheat, and go I90 it is a lot less.

[Mr Sunshine]

PM Greench440 for that part of our route as he's the keeper of it...it'd be nice to hook up.

[greench440]

Our route:
June 10 - Seattle to Lewiston Id, staying at Inn of America
June 11 - Lewiston to Jackson Montana via Lolo and US 93, staying at Jackson Hot Springs lodge.
June 12 - Jackson MT to Red Lodge MT via Yellowstone NP and Beartooth Pass, staying at the Pollard Hotel
June 13 - Red Lodge to Sheridan WY via Beartooth pass, Chief Joseph pass, Cody WY, Big Horn Summit, staying at the Holiday Inn
June 14 - Sheridan to Custer via US14, and Devil's Tower, staying at the Rocket Motel

[Oxblood]

Our route:
June 10 - Seattle to Lewiston Id, staying at Inn of America
June 11 - Lewiston to Jackson Montana via Lolo and US 93, staying at Jackson Hot Springs lodge.
June 12 - Jackson MT to Red Lodge MT via Yellowstone NP and Beartooth Pass, staying at the Pollard Hotel
June 13 - Red Lodge to Sheridan WY via Beartooth pass, Chief Joseph pass, Cody WY, Big Horn Summit, staying at the Holiday Inn
June 14 - Sheridan to Custer via US14, and Devil's Tower, staying at the Rocket Motel

Sounds like a nice route, and our paths may cross. I, however, will be starting more northerly and then angling down through ID, cutting short through MT and into WY, crossing WY to Custer. I am leaving the 10th, and plan to be in Custer area sometime Monday. The only nights in a motel will be while in Custer on the Tues and Weds of the meet.Oh, and I will be camping both on the way down, and the way back.

[XLR8]

Our route:
June 10 - Seattle to Lewiston Id, staying at Inn of America
June 11 - Lewiston to Jackson Montana via Lolo and US 93, staying at Jackson Hot Springs lodge.
June 12 - Jackson MT to Red Lodge MT via Yellowstone NP and Beartooth Pass, staying at the Pollard Hotel
June 13 - Red Lodge to Sheridan WY via Beartooth pass, Chief Joseph pass, Cody WY, Big Horn Summit, staying at the Holiday Inn
June 14 - Sheridan to Custer via US14, and Devil's Tower, staying at the Rocket Motel

nice.. Jackson huh.

[greench440]

Hard to believe four years have gone by since we were there last.

[Rammer]

Here is a map of my route from home to ST.N 2011.  I plan to get there on Saturday evening (2 day trip, Friday stop point in Davenport, Iowa...lots to see in the Black Hills of South Dakota).

Anyone along this route want to plan on connecting up with me on the way into SD?  I know it's a year out, but you might as well start thinking about it.  

zer0netgain, Is that still the route and days you plan to use to get to SD?

I'm about 630 miles from Custer. I was thinking of doing the trip out in 2 days. I was thinking of getting to somewhere just east of the Mo. River on sunday night. Then going to the Minuteman Missile Nat Hist. site early monday. Making custer in the afternoon.

Or,

I might head west saturday?? My plans are still open.

Anyone else from a state east of SD attending?

Erik.

[Paintman]

was in custer today rain rain and oh yeah 6 inches of snow the other night snow still on ground upper parts of hills got 11 inches. sure hope spring gets here soon. looking forward to riding with and metting everyone.

[zer0netgain]

zer0netgain, Is that still the route and days you plan to use to get to SD?  

Sadly, no.

Due to a lack of response from anyone showing interest    I went ahead and planned a more direct route.  It's a tried and true route, but it replaces a long boring stretch of South Dakota with a long boring stretch of Nebraska.  

It does, however, let me get Kansas off my state map list of places to have ridden in.

I'll be coming into Custer from the south from Chadron, NE on Sunday.

[Rammer]

Chadron huh, be sure to check out Carhenge just outside of Alliance

[zer0netgain]

Chadron huh, be sure to check out Carhenge just outside of Alliance

WOOT!  Photo op.  

[Mr Sunshine]

nice.. Jackson huh.

Yeah...you coming?  

[XLR8]

Hard to believe four years have gone by since we were there last.

Who's the douche bag in the zip off pants and Tevas?
Posted on: May 28, 2011, 11:22:47 PM

Yeah...you coming?  

Not this year. I'm graduating from MBA school during the same time frame.

[greench440]

Who's the douche bag in the zip off pants and Tevas?
Posted on: May 28, 2011, 11:22:47 PM

All he needs is some socks and a Latte to make a "full Bainbrigde"

[XLR8]

All he needs is some socks and a Latte to make a "full Bainbrigde"

I will miss you guys. It's always a good time (not that I've ever ridden an entire route to a national) and usually with a surprise bottle of scotch.  

[ChrisZRX]

Potentially, I could attend, but it would certainly tilt the balance towards attending if I had someone(s) to ride out there with.  

[shil]

Potentially, I could attend, but it would certainly tilt the balance towards attending if I had someone(s) to ride out there with.  

I'll be in Milwaukee on Saturday, June 11th. Sunday morning I’ll check out the Harley Museum, then take off for Custer, arriving sometime on Monday.

Not really on your way, but it's the best I can offer.

[Chili-Man]

And I will be riding with Shil,hope i can hang on those Canadians are crazy  

[Andrew]

I'll be in CA on Monday and Custer on Wednesday

[Mr Sunshine]

I'll be in CA on Monday and Custer on Wednesday

Nice!  What part of CA?

[Andrew]

The SF Bay

[Mr Sunshine]

OH...sounds like a long ass trip across Nevada.  Enjoy.  

[bubba zanetti]

   Still getting snow on Lolo and Lost Trail Pass    

C'mon mr sun !!!

[Oxblood]

   Still getting snow on Lolo and Lost Trail Pass    

C'mon mr sun !!!

Checking out the extended forecasts at Accuweather. Temps look good, but there will be showers and t-storms the 10 through the 13th through Lolo, MT area, same for Salmon, ID. But the temps are showing in the 70's. At the passes it will be cooler, but hopefully no snow!

[Mr Sunshine]

I'll be finding out next weekend.  

[greench440]

The webcam shot is updated every time you view this page.  As of this post it's dry and sunny.

[Mr Sunshine]

Yeah I really don't care either way...it's gonna be a fun trip.  

[bubba zanetti]

Heading out this morning via Lolo and then ?  Just riding around for the week with no firm plans.  Blue 08 KLR and black KTM 950.
See you all in Custer!


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[Mr Sunshine]

Cool...keep us updated as to where you are...maybe we'll run by ya.

[bubba zanetti]

Lochsa Lodge tonight. A badly needed dinner and beer.  768 km today and sadly for us, it poured rain today and all the way up 12 and very misty along the river too. Visibility was challenging  Headed south tomorrow looking for sun as the forecast is crap around here for a day or two. Maybe head to Bonneville and loop up through Utah. 

Sun !


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