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« on: August 26, 2010, 11:26:41 AM » |
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Come ride. Don't think about it. Do it! Meet spot at the BP/McDonalds at I55 and Rt6(exit 248) at 9AM then head to SR for Sunday Brunch. Cruise to SR for brunch then explore some roads further west. All bike types and all ability levels are welcome. There are two lunch/brunch options available: Outside on the porch (standard stuff like burgers, brats, chicken sandwiches, hotdogs and chips) or.... Sunday Brunch: Main Dining Hall - http://www.starvedrocklodge.com/_data/files/BRUNCH%20MENU1.pdfPost up if you want to ride. Let me know if you want the brunch option by Saturday AM so I can make the reservation. Food and Gratuity should be just south of $20. |
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« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2010, 02:35:47 PM » |
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Meant the 29th ... correct?
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« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2010, 02:43:41 PM » |
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Yikes!!! Corrected. Thanks
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« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2010, 05:45:55 PM » |
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You do know there is a little cafe off the lobby of the lodge that has a good cup of coffee and good panini to.
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« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2010, 06:00:20 PM » |
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« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2010, 09:55:26 PM » |
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I've never been down to this area before... but I'm only 2 hours away...
Whats the pace going to be like?
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« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2010, 04:25:27 AM » |
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Posted speed limits in town. A little over in between. No demon rides here.
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« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2010, 04:25:27 AM » |
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« Reply #7 on: August 27, 2010, 05:20:38 AM » |
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I've never been down to this area before... but I'm only 2 hours away...
Whats the pace going to be like?
On Sunday? A cluster f#*k. Cruiser central and all kinds of rolling road blocks. I can't remember the last time i was out there on a weekend. One time i got caught behind a group of pirates going so slow that i had to slip the clutch in 1st gear. |
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« Reply #8 on: August 27, 2010, 06:50:07 AM » |
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Just got back from a ride there last night. Don't know if you plan to take Cemetery Rd. or Old Stage Rd but there was a portion of one of them that was totally torn up. Would have been fun if I was on my old DR but a bit much for the FZ6. I pressed on and did make it through however  Now if I could only remember exactly which one of those roads it was to help you guys out  Anyone try Anne's Hideaway out that way? Off the beaten path but some good pasta and chicken. |
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« Reply #9 on: August 27, 2010, 08:01:23 AM » |
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Just got back from a ride there last night. Don't know if you plan to take Cemetery Rd. or Old Stage Rd but there was a portion of one of them that was totally torn up. Would have been fun if I was on my old DR but a bit much for the FZ6. I pressed on and did make it through however Now if I could only remember exactly which one of those roads it was to help you guys out Anyone try Anne's Hideaway out that way? Off the beaten path but some good pasta and chicken. Anne's in Naplate is alright. Row House on Columbus Street in Ottawa is really good. The Cajun place on Rt. 6 outside of Utica is really good too. |
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« Reply #10 on: August 27, 2010, 10:56:11 AM » |
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I'm interested. Knowing the route would be nice. I usually take Hansel Road to Cemetery Road into Morris and then cross the river to the southside on 47 and then continue along the river heading west.
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« Reply #11 on: August 27, 2010, 12:22:45 PM » |
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Just got back from a ride there last night. Don't know if you plan to take Cemetery Rd. or Old Stage Rd but there was a portion of one of them that was totally torn up. Would have been fun if I was on my old DR but a bit much for the FZ6. I pressed on and did make it through however Now if I could only remember exactly which one of those roads it was to help you guys out I was thinking of going out that way this morning but i insted went nort for breakfast. |
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« Reply #12 on: August 27, 2010, 02:33:41 PM » |
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I'm interested. Knowing the route would be nice. I usually take Hansel Road to Cemetery Road into Morris and then cross the river to the southside on 47 and then continue along the river heading west.
That's just about how we are doing it. May also make a pit stop at the wind farm out that way. |
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« Reply #13 on: August 27, 2010, 06:55:25 PM » |
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Did they finally repave 71 through the park? I was there few months ago and it was a wreck. As bad as some of the surface streets in chicago.
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« Reply #14 on: August 27, 2010, 07:06:13 PM » |
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I'm interested. Will there be a lunch/brunch or something? A meeting place somewhere in the SR area? A time for meeting up there?
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« Reply #15 on: August 27, 2010, 07:42:19 PM » |
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I'm interested. Will there be a lunch/brunch or something? A meeting place somewhere in the SR area? A time for meeting up there?
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« Reply #16 on: August 27, 2010, 07:53:51 PM » |
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Bill don't you have to plow the back 40?
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« Reply #17 on: August 27, 2010, 08:06:27 PM » |
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Did they finally repave 71 through the park? I was there few months ago and it was a wreck. As bad as some of the surface streets in chicago.
It's not repaved but I didn't find it unrideable. Just went through there earlier this week. There actually was no construction, which hasn't been the case in a long time!
I'm interested. Will there be a lunch/brunch or something? A meeting place somewhere in the SR area? A time for meeting up there?
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« Reply #18 on: August 27, 2010, 08:53:37 PM » |
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Did they finally repave 71 through the park? I was there few months ago and it was a wreck. As bad as some of the surface streets in chicago.
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« Reply #19 on: August 28, 2010, 12:30:46 AM » |
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Starved Rock is my back yard. I will be working Sunday at the FD in Peru. Actually if you are in the area between 10:00am-2:00pm ride thru the intersection of Shooting Park Road and Peoria Street. I will be there collecting money for MDA. Sorry, shameless plug.
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« Reply #20 on: August 28, 2010, 07:59:12 AM » |
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Rabbott do you live in Peru? I'm in Ottawa.
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« Reply #21 on: August 28, 2010, 10:11:35 AM » |
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Everything is good to go for tomorrow the weather is going to be great. See ya at the BP at 9 if you are up to it. I'll be on the black 1125CR Buell. Go ride!
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« Reply #22 on: August 28, 2010, 01:37:56 PM » |
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I'm interested. Will there be a lunch/brunch or something? A meeting place somewhere in the SR area? A time for meeting up there?
Arm feeling better Bill? Good to hear you're up for a ride.  Normally I'd be attending this, but the wife and I just checked in to the hotel in Indy. Going to the GP tomorrow. You all have fun. |
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« Reply #23 on: August 28, 2010, 01:51:57 PM » |
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Everything is st for tomorrow the weather is going to be great. See ya at the BP at 9 if you are up to it. I'll be on the black 1125CR Buell. Go ride!
If I go I might just sit and wait for you at the stop sign by Illini State Park in Marseilles. I'll be on the Yamaha WR250X motard. |
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If I go I might just sit and wait for you at the stop sign by Illini State Park in Marseilles. I'll be on the Yamaha WR250X motard.
I know where that is. Southside of the river right? We are going to take that turn off before hitting that spot to go to the wind farm. Do you know where that farm is? |
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« Reply #25 on: August 28, 2010, 03:21:01 PM » |
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Did they finally repave 71 through the park? I was there few months ago and it was a wreck. As bad as some of the surface streets in chicago.
Things are much better through the park. |
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I know where that is. Southside of the river right? We are going to take that turn off before hitting that spot to go to the wind farm. Do you know where that farm is?
Yep south of the river. I think there are two farms. One is near Ransom and the other is by Grand Ridge. |
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Rabbott do you live in Peru? I'm in Ottawa.
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Yes I do. I really don't post a lot on this forum. I hang out more on the Concours forum. Full time firefighter in Peru.
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« Reply #29 on: August 29, 2010, 08:42:17 AM » |
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Feeling a bit under the weather today. Just laying low with the family - no riding for me today. Hope everyone is having fun!
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Feeling a bit under the weather today. Just laying low with the family - no riding for me today. Hope everyone is having fun!
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« Reply #31 on: August 29, 2010, 01:22:22 PM » |
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What are you doing that far south? I was coming back from AR/MO... But yes, a waste indeed. Most trips south these days go through indiana |
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No threadjacking here. No not at all! Go Ride! I would be if I wasn't working a 48 hour shift. Maybe Tuesday morning when I get off of work. |
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« Reply #34 on: August 29, 2010, 04:18:53 PM » |
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Nope. I showed up as did about 10 or 12 others. Had a good ride though Old Stage Road was closed so had to detour. I didn't stay for brunch but headed home. It got pretty warm out. Took part of I-80 home and heading west was some sort of cycle run. Saw hundreds of cruisers.
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Sooooo....it was a section of Old Stage Road that was closed. Now we know. I just kept going and did a little off roading. FZ did an alright time of handling it. How was the detour? Take you far out of the way?
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« Reply #36 on: August 30, 2010, 04:45:35 PM » |
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We headed north a bit back up to route 6 and headed west to Seneca, crossed the river and then followed the river west.
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« Reply #37 on: September 02, 2010, 05:50:36 PM » |
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We headed north a bit back up to route 6 and headed west to Seneca, crossed the river and then followed the river west.
It was good riding with you even though it was a slower pace and shorter distance than I would normally ride. It was more of a cruise and shoot the shit ride until we got to Starved Rock. Old Stage Coach Road construction put a slight damper on things because that is one of my favorite bits. After brunch, which was excellent by the way, seven of us headed west on 71 to 26 then 26 south to Banta road. We road Banta twice then headed back to I80 and home. It was hot but still a great ride with great peeps. Glad you could make it keeptryn. Slide show of the ride: http://www.flickr.com/photos/48787468@N06/sets/72157624835942850/show/ |
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