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« on: November 28, 2009, 09:01:21 AM » |
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New to the pages and groups. Hope I've followed the protocols by posting my own topic.
Live in Wasaga Beach and checking to see if there is any interest in anyone coming through here next year.
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« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2009, 03:37:25 PM » |
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I've been on some interesting roads around the Collingwood/Blue Mountain area but I'm sure there are a lot more back roads and forest roads I've never seen. It would be great to have a local lead a ride. I'm up for a ride in your area anytime next summer.
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« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2009, 04:04:36 PM » |
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Me too!  |
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« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2009, 07:29:44 AM » |
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The Bruce Peninsula is a really good ride up through Wiarton to Tobermory. One particularly twisty road along the East shore near Cape Croker. Any of you guys heard of Skinner's Bluff? AMAZING!!!!!
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« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2009, 05:50:55 PM » |
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I would be into a ride up there I love the Tobermory area been hiking and diving up there several times. Keep me posted I have seen some really good back roads that would be great on a KLR.
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« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2009, 05:59:34 PM » |
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You guys are killing me. Been some years since my last trip up there. I'll have to keep an eye on this thread, keep us posted.
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« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2009, 07:30:58 AM » |
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The Bruce Peninsula is mostly secondary paved and gravel roads...lots of water, shore line and Lake Huron on one side and Georgian Bay on the other. Really dramatic drops and rock formations on the East side overlooking Georgian Bay. The water is clear enough near Tobermory that it's gin clean down at least 100 feet or more....hard to believe till you see it.
Attached pic of Skinners Bluff looking out to the Bay
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« Reply #7 on: December 01, 2009, 08:21:35 AM » |
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On one of my first ever bike trips I took the boat from Tobermory to Manitoulin Is., the largest fresh water island in the world. The year was 1972 and the bike was a Suzuki T-500 Titan. Been back several times since. Great place with great people.
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« Reply #8 on: December 01, 2009, 11:02:52 AM » |
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Just a teaser........enjoy Vic
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« Reply #9 on: December 01, 2009, 03:15:03 PM » |
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Go ahead Tim, keep on killing me. That area was an easy day ride from where I used to live.
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« Reply #10 on: December 01, 2009, 03:17:48 PM » |
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Meet me in Detroit YJ I am ready  Well as soon as I get one of those passports  |
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« Reply #11 on: December 01, 2009, 03:24:13 PM » |
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Ya right....we got snow lastnight......still want to come NOW???? Personally I'd wait 6 months!   |
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« Reply #12 on: December 01, 2009, 03:28:55 PM » |
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Personally I'd wait 6 months! That might be a idea  |
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« Reply #13 on: December 02, 2009, 08:06:56 AM » |
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Yes the waters of Georgian Bay are a tad chilly about now.....even in the blazing heat of summer I can remember swimming in the bay,on the west side, and the water was still cold enough to make you want to puke....yeah that cold.
Hang on boys...spring is coming!!!
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« Reply #14 on: December 11, 2009, 12:46:27 PM » |
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Been looking around, since I was hoping just to tag along but it looks like some people want me to gather info. I looked into some light rides in the area.
Up one coast and down the other, quite a long trek for our first time out. However, there are quite a few water falls in the area, all within say 150kms of one another. I'll will put a date around may 15th as a starter/intro trip. Nothing big maybe 100kms around the Bay area just to try it all out. I know that type of trip isn't worth it for people traveling in a fair way but it's a start.
Any takers?
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« Reply #15 on: December 11, 2009, 01:05:59 PM » |
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I'm a definite maybe....I can't commit so far in advance with my current job...but keep me in the loop. I love both sides of the Bay
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« Reply #16 on: March 26, 2010, 06:38:37 AM » |
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Well the time has come!  How does May 15 work for everyone? I was thinking of meeting at (Sunnidale Corners) Intersection of County Rd 10 and Hwy 26. At the gas station. How does 1100hrs sound? If that's to early we can adjust. My idea is to leave the gas bar and head to Eugenia Falls (60kms) do the look around stuff, few pictures  yada yada yada then on to Hoggs falls (30kms) yada yada yada then back into the beach. So like I said before not a long ride at all, but for the few that look interested it's a nice starter. Just an afternoon out. I notice no one has pictures of their kids on these rides, I will more than likely bring my oldest daughter with me and my wife on her XT225. So family is always welcome and the speed average will be tame, it's back road most of the way anyway. So if smaller bikes want in PLEASE FEEL FREE! If the weather looks not so great I'll post the night before if we still intend to go or not. For me I could care less about rain but that's just me.  http://www.visitgrey.ca/media/travel-guides/TOTAL%20BROCHURE.pdfLet me know! |
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« Reply #17 on: March 26, 2010, 07:40:42 AM » |
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Just be sure and do the ride report thing an this. I for one would love to see it.
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« Reply #18 on: March 26, 2010, 07:53:23 AM » |
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Bummer May 15 is the weekend of TDT in Tenn I will be there so it looks like I'm out
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« Reply #19 on: March 26, 2010, 03:44:57 PM » |
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I would like that very much....... Keep checking the thread.....as we draw near the date......so far I am 75%.......will work on my schedule..... Stay tuned....Sorry CWAY....Tennessee is a bit of a stretch.......for now! |
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« Reply #20 on: March 26, 2010, 04:02:52 PM » |
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Here is a quick map! What direction are those destinations.?.....probably heading towards the water.....  Thanks! |
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« Reply #21 on: March 26, 2010, 05:40:06 PM » |
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Just make sure you take lots of pics and find those far off the beaten path places so we can explore later. Maybe I can make it neat time.
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« Reply #22 on: March 28, 2010, 05:40:39 AM » |
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I'm going to ride the route next Saturday, temperature dropped this weekend and map it out. Look for a nice route. Basically (on your map) we will head south the west then north then east.  I know that sounds funny but it is true. The falls are south of Sunnidayle Corners, the next are west. After the falls I want to head to water and come back along the shoreline of the bay. Down on 26 into Wasaga Beach. |
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« Reply #23 on: March 30, 2010, 03:28:05 PM » |
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Took a ride out to the falls today. Haven't got a prefered route yet but it's great views all over the area.
Here is a few pics from today.
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« Reply #24 on: March 31, 2010, 02:13:44 PM » |
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Very nice!
I am originally a Sudbury boy......so I appreciate the natural goodness!
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