Alternative Hotel for the Can-Am Spyder Owners Event

[Ken5517 / Wish Again]

I forgot to mention they have free laundry service too if you're coming from a long distance. I could have used that on the Hollywood run.

I like that it is closer to the actual event - not to mention the price.

[Lamonster]

I like that it is closer to the actual event - not to mention the price.

Are you riding out? I heard you had a little encounter with some road debris

[dave01]

I'm in. Will be riding in from Franklin NC for the event. Thanks Doc for setting up the Fl Express rooms

[superfly3]

I am in confirmed thanks lamont.

[8LEGS]

8legs and I are switching too don't really want to drive downtown and really want to be close as possible to the event. thanks Lamont.

Thanks Greg for taking care of that.

[TMehaffey]

I live 8 miles from the Candlewood. We will just hang with everyone
Friday night and ryde to the event Saturday morning.
There's a great pizza place just north of the hotel called Bills Pub.

[dltang]

I live 8 miles from the Candlewood. We will just hang with everyone
Friday night and ryde to the event Saturday morning.
There's a great pizza place just north of the hotel called Bills Pub.

Hey Tim & Chris, sounds like a great place to invade for dinner on Friday. See you then.

[Lamonster]

[bjt]

I live 8 miles from the Candlewood. We will just hang with everyone
Friday night and ryde to the event Saturday morning.
There's a great pizza place just north of the hotel called Bills Pub.

Do they make a real good Chicago style pizza? That's one thing I have to have when we're there. I also plan on eating at a Portillos at least once.

[TMehaffey]

Do they make a real good Chicago style pizza? That's one thing I have to have when we're there. I also plan on eating at a Portillos at least once.

They have been around since 1955...the thin crust is to die for
The closest Portillos is in Crystal Lake about 30 minutes from the hotel

[dltang]

They have been around since 1955...the thin crust is to die for
The closest Portillos is in Crystal Lake about 30 minutes from the hotel

Brian likes the thin crust as well as Chicago Style, but I like the deep dish with lots of cheese. I am sure we will make the 30 minute drive to Portillos.

[bjt]

Brian likes the thin crust as well as Chicago Style, but I like the deep dish with lots of cheese. I am sure we will make the 30 minute drive to Portillos.

Portillos for Chicago style hotdogs or their other great sandwiches or burgers and someplace else for the best deep dish, Chicago style pizza around. This has me just as excited as attending the BRP event. My taste of Chicago portion of the BRP event will be complete with those two things.

[TMehaffey]

Brian likes the thin crust as well as Chicago Style, but I like the deep dish with lots of cheese. I am sure we will make the 30 minute drive to Portillos.

One of the best deep dish pizza places is the Silo in Lake Bluff a little more of a ride...15 miles or so but well worth it...I guess we will figure it out when the time gets nearer

[Firefly]

Portillos for Chicago style hotdogs or their other great sandwiches or burgers and someplace else for the best deep dish, Chicago style pizza around. This has me just as excited as attending the BRP event. My taste of Chicago portion of the BRP event will be complete with those two things.

Gotta stop on the way and eat some Portillos for sure.... always do when there.......

And don't ask for any ketchup!

That weekend is also the "Taste of Chicago"... so it's gonna be BUSY.

[bjt]

One of the best deep dish pizza places is the Silo in Lake Bluff a little more of a ride...15 miles or so but well worth it...I guess we will figure it out when the time gets nearer

I'm sure there's tons of great pizza places around there. We'll be happy with any of them.

[dltang]

Gotta stop on the way and eat some Portillos for sure.... always do when there.......

And don't ask for any ketchup!

That weekend is also the "Taste of Chicago"... so it's gonna be BUSY.

Yeah, even though the "Taste of Chicago" sounds intriguing, and the BRP dinner is Friday night at Bubba Gump Shrimp on Navy Pier, I am thinking the traffic will be horrible. It is buy your own dinner, not provided, so we will probably just opt for the pizza closer to the hotel instead of heading into downtown. Have to check with Brian, but I am thinking he may prefer that as well.

[TMehaffey]

Gotta stop on the way and eat some Portillos for sure.... always do when there.......

And don't ask for any ketchup!

That weekend is also the "Taste of Chicago"... so it's gonna be BUSY.

ketchup on what

[Firefly]

ketchup on what

On the hotdogs...... They can always tell an out-of-towner when they ask for that......

I can almost taste one now... ahhh..

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Someguy & I are now confirmed at the Candlewood.... very cool that it's so close to you and Chris. We'll see ya there!

[Firefly]

Yeah, even though the "Taste of Chicago" sounds intriguing, and the BRP dinner is Friday night at Bubba Gump Shrimp on Navy Pier, I am thinking the traffic will be horrible. It is buy your own dinner, not provided, so we will probably just opt for the pizza closer to the hotel instead of heading into downtown. Have to check with Brian, but I am thinking he may prefer that as well.

Yup--- the more we starting thinking about it.... the better being a bit in the burbs would be nice.

Mike and I are coming in on Thursday---- might catch some downtown Chicago fun that night. So we'll be at the Candlewood Thurs-Fri-Sat and leave Sunday open for whatever (Sunday testing doc ??? ).

Although now that I think of it--- 3 of the 5 bikes 'tested' broke down (Debs gasket, Seth's shaft bolt, and Jebbs bearings) . Only thing I broke was my ego after getting beat by a GIRL.... .

We really didn't ryde em that hard... I ride like that all the time.

Can't wait!

[docdoru]

Sunday open for whatever (Sunday testing doc ??? ).

[bjt]

Yeah, even though the "Taste of Chicago" sounds intriguing, and the BRP dinner is Friday night at Bubba Gump Shrimp on Navy Pier, I am thinking the traffic will be horrible. It is buy your own dinner, not provided, so we will probably just opt for the pizza closer to the hotel instead of heading into downtown. Have to check with Brian, but I am thinking he may prefer that as well.

I agree. My "taste of Chicago" will be whatever great Chicago restaurant we pick to eat at those days. I don't have much interest in going downtown for the BRP meals, especially if we have to pay for our own food. I'm perfectly happy to stay near the motel and Lehman mansion.

[BajaRon]

Looks like the party is at the Candlewood

Hey Lamont! Good work! Sounds like a GREAT place you found there.

I'll be right on time. As always, you know you can count on me! Yep! Right there ready to go, for sure this time!

Ahh...When did you say we were leaving?

Remember to bring those extra exhaust gaskets for Deb, I'm sure she'll be needing them!

[tajohn]

We just booked a room (at Libertyville)and are looking forward to seeing you all there. our vacation has not been approved for these dates ---but we will be there...
p.s. Bootie told us last night at bike night he will be there too....

great times ahead

[dltang]

Hey Lamont! Good work! Sounds like a GREAT place you found there.

I'll be right on time. As always, you know you can count on me! Yep! Right there ready to go, for sure this time!

Ahh...When did you say we were leaving?

Remember to bring those extra exhaust gaskets for Deb, I'm sure she'll be needing them!

Hey Ron, Doc sent us the Honda Gaskets, so no worries....

[Firefly]

Hey Lamont! Good work! Sounds like a GREAT place you found there.

I'll be right on time. As always, you know you can count on me! Yep! Right there ready to go, for sure this time!

Ahh...When did you say we were leaving?

Remember to bring those extra exhaust gaskets for Deb, I'm sure she'll be needing them!

You could always leave later and team up with the Florida Express--- and get there before you even left