Wisconsin Dual Sport Ride - Sept '05

[skadamo]

for future reference...

When fall '05 rolls around we gotta get a group going for this...

http://madisonmotorcycleclub.org/dualsport.htm

September 25-26 2004: Big Woods 200
Northwoods hospitality and great riding in the Nicolet National Forest

Location: Wabeno, WI. Southeast of Crandon in Forest County. Abou 90 miles northwest of Green Bay.

200 Mile -- 2 Day Dual Sport ride in the heart of the Nicolet National Forest.

Saturday’s loop will cover about 150 miles, Sunday’s will
be about 100. Mix of woods/ATV trails/Jeep track/USFS roads, and a few
paved roads. Optional “Hero Sections� are single-track enduro trail loops.
Gas is available every 60-70 miles at local gas stations. Non-riding
family/friends can get a 4-meal ticket for $30, which includes the steak
dinner Saturday night. Much of the trail is out in the “boonies�, so bring your
GPS and cell phone. Don’t forget a camera, and although it seldom rains for
more than 90 percent of the ride, bring rain gear. If you come up early, ask
about self-guided route sheets for Friday.

Start:
Fairgrounds in downtown Wabeno

Registration:
NOTE: PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY!!! NO Day-of event signups!!!!
Contact John Newton via email or (920)484-3097 or print a Big Woods 2003 Application page (Adobe Acrobat PDF) . See the TALK page to ask questions via our email discussion group.

Registration fee includes: Great Scenery, Awards, Camaraderie (still a bargain!,) Door Prizes, Bonfire. Breakfast Saturday, Trail Lunch Saturday, Steak Fry Saturday Night, Breakfast Sunday, Free Camping (Thursday-Monday). Good old Midwestern hospitality. The food alone is worth it. Steak Fry = 1" ribeyes on the grill with baked potato and all the fixings, Sunday breakfast is an old-fashioned pancake breakfast at a local church.

Pre-Registration for both days of riding: AMA members $90; non-AMA members $90!!!;

Non-rider Meal Pass $30 (all meals)
Free T-Shirt. (wooh! Who doesn't love free t-shirts???) Limited entry of 160 total riders!!

Lodging:
If you prefer not to camp contact these local motels. Call for reservations.
Safari 715 473-3521 10-unit hotel 100 yards from the start.
Crystal Bell Bed and Breakfast 715 473-2202.
Indian Springs Hotel and Casino 800 777-1640
150-unit hotel w/pool 4 miles from start. Note: food, gas, groceries and taverns within walking distance of the camping area.

More Information or pre-registration materials:
send SASE to Madison Motorcycle Club, PO BOX 7562, Madison, WI, 53707.

Questions? Contact John Newton via email or (920)484-3097 or see the TALK page to ask questions via our email discussion group. Or, if you're old fashioned, send SASE to Madison Motorcycle Club, PO BOX 7562, Madison, WI, 53707.

[skadamo]

Note the 160 rider limit.

[trailuser]

I've been to this ride, 02 & 03. This year it was the same weekend as Chains Fall get together, so I passed on Wis.

you camp at the fairground, they open a little outdoor bar, nice chili feed on the trail Sat. and a steak fry on Sat. night. The Local Lions Club ( I think) support the event and make a few buck off it.

It cost about 90 bucks for the entry but it is worth it IMO.

Good trails with plenty of hero sections...

[funkydrum]

Consider the Stoney Lonesome AMA DS event the same weekend in beautiful Southern Indiana. I had a great time this year but also considered the Madison Ride (Madison is a GREAT town !!)

[skadamo]

90 bucks ain't bad for the whole thing.

funkydrum,
got a link to the Stoney Lonesome AMA DS ride? I always tend to go north. I need to change my ways and try south more often....

[trailuser]

I have a tendency to north as well even though Indiana is only 50-60 east of me. The north woods ride is actually in Wabeno, Wi which about 100 mile northwest of Green Bay.

[funkydrum]

Originally Posted by skadamo

90 bucks ain't bad for the whole thing.

funkydrum,
got a link to the Stoney Lonesome AMA DS ride? I always tend to go north. I need to change my ways and try south more often....

Stoney Lonesome MC

AMA 2005 DS Schedule

I dig Wisconsin and thought hard about going to Madison. Given that Stoney Lonesome is 1 hr from home sealed the deal. Madison has not posted their '05 date yet but I am hoping they don't end up on the same weekend (wishfull thinking ??) as going to both would rock.