Tunnel of Trees color tour in Petoskey, Michigan

[RLS]

The color tour date for the Tunnel of Trees is set for Sept. 30th thru Oct 2nd. We will be staying at the same Days Inn we stayed last year. Days Inn Petoskey
1420 Spring St.
Petoskey, Mich., 49770
231-348-3900
I have 10 rooms reserved under my name. Tell them you're with the Spyder group. Because we're riding motorcycles we get a 20% discount on the room.
Hope to see you there.
Bob Stein

[dogdays]

Would love to find out more, live in Lowell, ride open to all? How large of group? Paula

[RLS]

Would love to find out more, live in Lowell, ride open to all? How large of group? Paula

Hi Paula,
First welcome to Spyderlovers. The ride is open to all. Joan, my wife, rides a Spyder while I ride a Victory. As I stated there are 10 rooms reserved under my name with more available if needed, just tell them you're with the Spyder group. Last year there was 6 or 7 Spyders in attendance. I'm hoping for more this year. While there is no set plan yet, we'll arrive sometime on Friday, have a little greet and meet and maybe go to dinner. We will do the Tunnel on Saturday morning, leaving plenty of time for everyone to do they own thing after. The Tunnel ends in Cross Village at Leggs Inn. Leggs has some of the best Polish food anywhere. Last year after we had lunch we continued north and crossed over the Big Mac as some of us had never ridden over it on bikes.
Hope to see you there.
Bob

[NancysToy]

Working on it, Bob...after I address yesterday's failure of our A/C. Probably be next week before we can firm things up. I have a list of a number of other color tour roads in the area, too.

[RLS]

Working on it, Bob...after I address yesterday's failure of our A/C. Probably be next week before we can firm things up. I have a list of a number of other color tour roads in the area, too.

HI Scotty,
That would be great if you and Nancy can make it. Bring the list along, always up to do a side ride

[SpyderAnn01]

Would love to find out more, live in Lowell, ride open to all? How large of group? Paula

:welcome:I'm so excited to have another RT in town.

[RLS]

Working on it, Bob...after I address yesterday's failure of our A/C. Probably be next week before we can firm things up. I have a list of a number of other color tour roads in the area, too.

AC failure? How did I miss the announcement. When did AC become an option on the Spyder.........:roflblack::roflblack:

[spydrluvr]

...i managed to trade to get the day off. I will attend Friday and Saturday. :thumbup: Thanks Bob, for setting this in motion, see you soon!

:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

[NancysToy]

AC failure? How did I miss the announcement. When did AC become an option on the Spyder.........:roflblack::roflblack:OK, smart guy! The good news is that a nice, sharp tech rolled into the driveway before lunch. He had a start capacitor on his truck. Upon replacing it he knew just by the sound that something further was amiss, so he proceeded to clean the evaporator coils. We're back in business...and the work was reasonably priced. I could have done it myself, but I would have been until next week getting the parts and coil cleaner. A sharp tech is worth every penny!

"It is in the 90s here today...no day to be without air conditioning," said the spoiled old geezer. :roflblack:

[rhansen309]

Thanks for putting this together. I think my wife and I will be there. Being still new riders and late in the season for us we will probably trailer the spyder up Friday evening, ride Sat, and go home Sunday. Once again thanks.

[RLS]

Thanks for putting this together. I think my wife and I will be there. Being still new riders and late in the season for us we will probably trailer the spyder up Friday evening, ride Sat, and go home Sunday. Once again thanks.

Welcome to Spyderlovers. Because of my wife, Joan, arm issue we will probably trailer our bikes to Petoskey on Friday. Looking forward to the ride.
Bob

[RTaz]

Devl and I may try to do this ride...we might be able to ride up Friday spend the night do the ride on Sat. then ride home Sat. afternoon...I'll know more shortly.:thumbup:

[NancysToy]

Made our reservations today. See you at the end of the month!

[johnnyg]

We would love to make this trip with you guys BUT we are setting up a ride here in FL. Called Coast to Coast sunrise sunset on the 24th with the back up date of Oct 1st. Oh our ride go's from Daytona sunrise to Cedar Key sunset around 250 miles. Maybe next year you could put it out a little eariler so we could get time off from work to do the ride. Cj is from Tolodo, OH and now that she has her own ride { 2011 RS SE } she's all for it. Have a safe ride an show us some pic from the ride.:2thumbs:

[NancysToy]

We would love to make this trip with you guys BUT we are setting up a ride here in FL. Called Coast to Coast sunrise sunset on the 24th with the back up date of Oct 1st. Oh our ride go's from Daytona sunrise to Cedar Key sunset around 250 miles. Maybe next year you could put it out a little eariler so we could get time off from work to do the ride. Cj is from Tolodo, OH and now that she has her own ride { 2011 RS SE } she's all for it. Have a safe ride an show us some pic from the ride.:2thumbs:
The Fall colors don't start any earlier...unfortunately.

[johnnyg]

Sorry about that! what I ment by earlier was put it on the thread as a reminder so i can remember to schedule my vacation time off, that way I can do two things at one time. 1. Take CJ by her moms in Toledo. 2. I'll have a good reason to leave Toledo :yikes: her mom can't blame me for not staying longer.
:ohyea: that will work I think.

[redshooter700]

Sorry that Lynda and Myself will not be able to make this ride this year. We are going to our daughters basic training graduation in Texas.

[Littlebadwolf]

Looks like if I'm gonna go on this one I'll have to do it on my own...Cindi's scheduled to work at the hospital that weekend....Have done this ride 3 times thus far and it never gets old..Always a good trip.

[SpyderAnn01]

Sorry that Lynda and Myself will not be able to make this ride this year. We are going to our daughters basic training graduation in Texas.

Congratulations on your daughter's graduation. How did Lynda's trip to Memphis go and is she loving her new RT?

[rhansen309]

Made our reservstions today!!! See you soon.

[hansensmomx2]

Rock on Flygirl. We are an Air Force Family Congrats to her. My son's girl Friend just finished Basic. (long story) have a great time.
Sorry that Lynda and Myself will not be able to make this ride this year. We are going to our daughters basic training graduation in Texas.

[SpyderAnn01]

WHEN IS THE LATEST WE CAN SIGN UP FOR THIS TRIP

I don't think there is any time limit but I would check out hotel availability as it may be a busy time up there.

[RLS]

WHEN IS THE LATEST WE CAN SIGN UP FOR THIS TRIP

As Anne stated there is no time table to sign up. I have 10 rooms reserved under my name, Bob Stein. When you call give them my name and mention you want to be with the Spyder group. When I called to set this up they told me if more rooms were needed there shouldn't be a problem. At last count, there are 7 or 8 confirmed reservations.
Hope to see you there.
Bob

[SpyderAnn01]

I don't think we can make this trip we've overspent our travel budget by about 300% and we've got to go visit the grandkids in October. So I'm wishing you good weather and good color.

[Dragon Snake]

We want to ride up on Sat. to do the tunnel ride. When are you going to leave the motel to do the ride. We would like make a nice day ride out of this and ride with the gang. Hope to see you.

[RLS]

We want to ride up on Sat. to do the tunnel ride. When are you going to leave the motel to do the ride. We would like make a nice day ride out of this and ride with the gang. Hope to see you.

We're glad you can join us. There isn't any thing set in stone. I would imagine by the time everyone gets up and has breakfast, it will be some where around 11ish. I think Legs Inn doesn't open until around noon. That's where we end up and have lunch. But the plans are open until we get to Petoskey and we can get input from eveyone.
Bob

[Dragon Snake]

[QUOTE=RLS;376141]We're glad you can join us. There isn't any thing set in stone. I would imagine by the time everyone gets up and has breakfast, it will be some where around 11ish. I think Legs Inn doesn't open until around noon. That's where we end up and have lunch. But the plans are open until we get to Petoskey and we can get input from eveyone.

Thanks we'll shoot for around 11:00 unless we hear different. See all Saturday.:ohyea:

[Devl]

Bob & I (Devl & RTaz) will not be able to attend this event...AGAIN!
Seems that I have a herniated disk and will be having alot of Dr's appts. coming up.
We were hoping that we could meet some of you good folks @ this ride, but its just not in the cards.
Have fun and be safe! Its a great time of year to be riding!!
Devon

[NancysToy]

:(

[Spyderjockey]

The color tour date for the Tunnel of Trees is set for Sept. 30th thru Oct 2nd. We will be staying at the same Days Inn we stayed last year. Days Inn Petoskey
1420 Spring St.
Petoskey, Mich., 49770
231-348-3900
I have 10 rooms reserved under my name. Tell them you're with the Spyder group. Because we're riding motorcycles we get a 20% discount on the room.
Hope to see you there.
Bob Stein

Hi Bob,

Unfortunately we cannot make it to the "Tunnel of Trees" this year. :( Nancy had to have hernia surgery last week and I think it would be just too far for her to go. I hope you guys have a good turn out and great weather for that weekend. Have you and Joan decided about your rides yet and what you will be doing as far as adding mods to the Spyder or going for the RT?

Have fun on your ryde and will be looking for pictures.

Jim

[Rachel]

I've reserved a room for Friday night. My boyfriend and I will be joining everyone for the ride Saturday:D. Looking forward to meeting everyone and seeing the fall colors. This will be the first time he will be riding my Spyder, fingers crossed that he will like it.
On another note I saw a few Spyders at Bikes on the Bricks in Flint last weekend. Wondered if any of them are on here. The police escorted ride was awesome and my 14 yr old nephew who rode with me thinks he is the coolest kid ever now. Here is a video of the bikes going by
http://youtu.be/0U7zZbbGITg I'm the white Spyder RSS that goes by about 7.5 minutes in.

[SpyderAnn01]

Rachel, :welcome: thanks for posting the video of your ride. I had no idea that that was such a huge ride! We had a charity ride in Grand Rapids on Saturday or we may have gone to Flint. I think I counted 7 Spyders - not a bad turnout.

Everybody enjoy the trip this weekend have a great time.

[Littlebadwolf]

I'm considering going but cindi's gotta work...anybody from my area <Jackson-Lansing> going? If I go I'd rather ride with a companion but not necessary...just nice...I'll watch the forum...

[Dragon Snake]

[QUOTE=Dragon Snake;376404][QUOTE=RLS;376141]We're glad you can join us. There isn't any thing set in stone. I would imagine by the time everyone gets up and has breakfast, it will be some where around 11ish. I think Legs Inn doesn't open until around noon. That's where we end up and have lunch. But the plans are open until we get to Petoskey and we can get input from eveyone.

Will you be leaving from the hotel or from a different location?:dontknow::D

[RLS]

[QUOTE=Dragon Snake;376404][QUOTE=RLS;376141]We're glad you can join us. There isn't any thing set in stone. I would imagine by the time everyone gets up and has breakfast, it will be some where around 11ish. I think Legs Inn doesn't open until around noon. That's where we end up and have lunch. But the plans are open until we get to Petoskey and we can get input from eveyone.

Will you be leaving from the hotel or from a different location?:dontknow::D

We will be leaving from the hotel...again the time depends upon what everyone feels like to do. If you need to contact me call my cell @ 810-241-5141

[RLS]

The color tour date for the Tunnel of Trees is set for Sept. 30th thru Oct 2nd. We will be staying at the same Days Inn we stayed last year. Days Inn Petoskey
1420 Spring St.
Petoskey, Mich., 49770
231-348-3900
I have 10 rooms reserved under my name. Tell them you're with the Spyder group. Because we're riding motorcycles we get a 20% discount on the room.
Hope to see you there.
Bob Stein
Ok, It appears that all 10 rooms reserved for the ride are taken. Can I get an idea of who is planning on coming.
thanks and we'll see you there.
Bob

[Rando]

If tomorrow is a relatively dry day, Bonnie and I plan on being there.

[Rachel]

Just an FYI when I made my reservation they told me they couldn't find your room block so they just gave me a room with a 20% discount for having a Sams club card. We will be there Friday night and leave after the ride Saturday.

[NancysToy]

If tomorrow is a relatively dry day, Bonnie and I plan on being there.
C'mon, you won't melt! Saturday and Sunday look great. Brave the Friday forecast and join us.

Nancy and I will be there.

[poorboy1942]

will try to meet you at the motel. if not there I will be in the parking lot of La Senoritas on the corner of 31 and 119. will you be going down to the water in Harbor Springs? there is also a glas blower in Harbor Springs, a nice spot to spend money.

will see you sat.

Bob

[bitsy224m]

I WILL BE THERE RAIN OR SHINE....:pray:HOPFULLY SHINE...FOR THE RIDE UP ON FRIDAY....I WILL BE RIDING WITH WELDER MAN;)... I THINK THAT IS HIS NAME...JUST MET HIM LAST WEEK AT GIZZARD CITY...SO WE TALKED AND DECIDED TO RIDE TOGETHER:ohyea:SO SEE YOU ALL THERE....SORRY THAT TAZ AND DEVON WON'T BE THERE...WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU BOTH....:(...I TO AM HAVING BULGING DISC PROBLEMS IN MY NECK....BUT AM GOING TO MAKE THE TRIP FOR I HAVE ALREADY PAID FOR THE ROOM....SO SEE YOU ALL THERE:f_spider::clap::clap:...ALL RIDE SAFE....:clap:

[hansensmomx2]

Ok, It appears that all 10 rooms reserved for the ride are taken. Can I get an idea of who is planning on coming.
thanks and we'll see you there.
BobMy husband Rich and I will be be there Friday night- Sunday. Can't wait....

[Lamonster]

Just talked to Rando and sounds like he may have had a GPS failure. He was on his way when it happened. Hopefully his dealer can get him fixed up and back on his way. :sour:

[welderjim]

The color tour date for the Tunnel of Trees is set for Sept. 30th thru Oct 2nd. We will be staying at the same Days Inn we stayed last year. Days Inn Petoskey
1420 Spring St.
Petoskey, Mich., 49770
231-348-3900
I have 10 rooms reserved under my name. Tell them you're with the Spyder group. Because we're riding motorcycles we get a 20% discount on the room.
Hope to see you there.
Bob Stein

hi bob having a swell time:clap:

[Rando]

We ended up delayed about 5 hours but arrived in Petoskey around 6:30 PM.

The dealer didn't have a GPS in stock and they only had one RT in their showroom so they wouldn't take the GPS off a donor bike.

They were able to clear the codes and get it running so after consulting with Lamonster, we decided to go for it.

[Littlebadwolf]

Hope y'all are having a good time..Wanted to go but Cindi's schedule wouldn't allow it...so anyways Mr Spydie's sitting in the garage with half of my new wrap installed..gonna finish the wrap today. This wrap is gonna be awesome...Pete sells a quality product and his service is terrific.. If you're contemplating a paint job check into the wraps first..Will save you a lot of money and you still have the ability to customize your own look. I'll post pics of Mr Spydie when he finishes getting dressed.

[SpyderAnn01]

I hope you all have a fantastic ride today. Looks like a great but chillly day for a ride. Take pictures please.

[mxz600]

Hope y'all are having a good time..Wanted to go but Cindi's schedule wouldn't allow it...so anyways Mr Spydie's sitting in the garage with half of my new wrap installed..gonna finish the wrap today. This wrap is gonna be awesome...Pete sells a quality product and his service is terrific.. If you're contemplating a paint job check into the wraps first..Will save you a lot of money and you still have the ability to customize your own look. I'll post pics of Mr Spydie when he finishes getting dressed.Looking forward to seeing it Larry.:popcorn:

[poorboy1942]

The color tour date for the Tunnel of Trees is set for Sept. 30th thru Oct 2nd. We will be staying at the same Days Inn we stayed last year. Days Inn Petoskey
1420 Spring St.
Petoskey, Mich., 49770
231-348-3900
I have 10 rooms reserved under my name. Tell them you're with the Spyder group. Because we're riding motorcycles we get a 20% discount on the room.
Hope to see you there.
Bob Stein

Bob, here is the link to the photo's of the tunnell of trees. They are larg files and can be downloaded. They should be able to crop them and still get a good picture. Feel free to do with them what you want. I enjoyed meeting you and the group. I hope our paths will cross again in the future.

http://poorboy20.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Color-Ride-2011/19297676_QWfLDk

If anyone needs help with a crop let me know.

Bob

[NancysToy]

Nice pics, Bob. BTW, the red one is Scotty.

[poorboy1942]

Nice pics, Bob. BTW, the red one is Scotty.

Missed it by one. I promise I will get better.

Bob

[SpyderAnn01]

Nice pictures. Wish I was there :sour:

[Rachel]

Bob, here is the link to the photo's of the tunnell of trees. They are larg files and can be downloaded. They should be able to crop them and still get a good picture. Feel free to do with them what you want. I enjoyed meeting you and the group. I hope our paths will cross again in the future.

http://poorboy20.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Color-Ride-2011/19297676_QWfLDk

If anyone needs help with a crop let me know.

Bob

Thanks Bob you picked a good spot to shoot us on the way by. I (Rachel) am the White RSS. I will post some pics soon. I had a great time, thank you to the other Bob for setting things up and to everyone for a great ride

[poorboy1942]

I took the liberty of croping the photos I too of hte tunnel of trees. I hope you like the crops. Here is the link.

http://poorboy20.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Color-Ride-2011/19297676_QWfLDk

Enjoy,

Bob

[Rachel]

I have uploaded some of the pictures that I took into an album called Tunnel of Trees 2011. Click on Gallery then albums and you can search for it on the right. Sorry I had to compress many of the pictures because the fiel size is to large. If anyone wants a pic emailed to them let me know I'd be happy to. Hope you enjoy.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=33908&thumb=1 (http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/album.php?albumid=1702)
Tunnel of Trees Ride 2011 (http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/album.php?albumid=1702)

[poorboy1942]

You have some very good shots. I enjoyed them.

Bob

[NancysToy]

We arrived home safe and sound around 3:30. We took the long way, and had a great seven hour ride. Good riding, pretty good weather, and good friends! who could ask for more? :thumbup:

[Rando]

We arrived home at 7pm. It was an awesome ryde home!

Thanks Bob and Joan for a wonderful time!

[rhansen309]

Hi all,
Emily and I had a great time. Bob, thanks for putting this together. The rides were great. While we had put more continous hours on our bike this was the longest we had spent on the bike in a day. We enjoyed everyone's company and look forward to next year. The pics are great. Once again thanks. :2thumbs:

[hansensmomx2]

This weekend is just what Rich and I needed. Making new friends was priceless. Thank you Bob, for putting this on. Can't wait to do it again.

[RLS]

This weekend is just what Rich and I needed. Making new friends was priceless. Thank you Bob, for putting this on. Can't wait to do it again.

Joan and I got home about 3:00 PM. We really had a great time! It couldn't get any better: good friends, good food, and good scenery. For us the best was just sitting around and chatting :chat: with all of you in both the hotel cafe and the restaurants. :cheers:
Bob and Rachel thanks for the great pictures. BTW Bob on your last picture where you go Ann? that's Joan riding sweep. I'm already thinking about next year's ride...so stay tuned. Give me a couple of days and I'll PM everyone with the rider list of names/etc.
Thanks for allowing Joan and I to host this event. Just your being there made hosting it easy! Bob & Joan

[Dragon Snake]

HI. Laura and I had a super good time. Met some new friends and chatted with some old ones. The weather could have been a tad bit warmer but was still a good day ride for us. Thanks for the great ride Bob.:D Hope to see all of you soon. Ride safe.:ohyea:

Buck and Laura

[bitsy224m]

THANK YOU BOTH FOR HOSTING THIS RIDE...:clap::clap::clap:...IT WAS FUN TO MEET NEW FRIENDS AND SEEING THEIR :spyder2:. I GOT HOME TODAY ABOUT 3PM....NO I DID NOT GET LOST....:ohyea:.....MY :spyder:AND I WENT TO TRAVERSE CITY THEN ON UP TO NORTHPORT AND DOWN THE WEST SIDE ON INTO CADILAC WHERE I ATE DINNER THEN ONTO CHIPPAWA LAKE WHERE I GOT A CABIN AND SPENT THE NIGHT...THEN ON THE WAY HOME FROM THERE...LOST MY GLOVES ...WENT BACK FOUND MY GLOVES ALONG THE ROAD WAY....:yikes::clap:....THEN MET UP WITH A GROUP OF GOLD WINGS AND ONE SPYDER FROM INDIANA AND I RODE WITH THEM TO BATTLE CREEK....WHAT GREAT WEATHER WE HAD FOR OUR RIDES.....:2thumbs:...LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE RIDES WITH ALL....;)...OH WHEN I GOT HOME PUT LUGGAGE IN THE HOUSE AND WENT BACK OUT AND MY :spyder2:WANTED TO GO FOR A RIDE....SO WE DID....I LOVE MY :ani29:.....:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

[NancysToy]

Finally unloaded Nancy's camera today, and found a few pics from out Tunnel ride. Enjoy!

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34381&d=1318295280
PoorBoy1942, Rando, and NancysToy at Legs Inn, Cross Village, MI.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34383&d=1318295329
Lake Michigan view from Legs Inn.

[poorboy1942]

sure is a lot of white hair in this pic.

Bob


Finally unloaded Nancy's camera today, and found a few pics from out Tunnel ride. Enjoy!

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34381&d=1318295280
PoorBoy1942, Rando, and NancysToy at Legs Inn, Cross Village, MI.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34383&d=1318295329
Lake Michigan view from Legs Inn.

[NancysToy]

White hair is a sign of great wisdom. The excess brain cells leak out and stain the hair. That's my story and I'm sticking to it! ;)

[poorboy1942]

[QUOTE=NancysToy;405665]White hair is a sign of great wisdom. The excess brain cells leak out and stain the hair. That's my story and I'm sticking to it! ;)[/QUOT

Scotty, words of wisdom. I will rememder them. You have the scooters put away for the winter? I have the Spyder put away, waiting for spring. We are going to take it to Georgia, in April.
The BMW, is still waiting for a warm day. Don't laugh it can happen.

Bob

[NancysToy]

Scotty, words of wisdom. I will rememder them. You have the scooters put away for the winter? I have the Spyder put away, waiting for spring. We are going to take it to Georgia, in April.
The BMW, is still waiting for a warm day. Don't laugh it can happen.

Bob
The BMW and Spyder are at the ready, stabilized and hooked to the chargers, but ready to take advantage of this incredibly warm winter weather. I rode the Spyder Christmas Day, but the BMW has been lonely this year. I may sell it in the Spring and get a dual-sport or adventure cycle. No time to ride now, anyway. I am in the midst of a major bathroom remodeling. I may sneak in a ride late Tuesday or sometime Wednesday, though, while my thinset cures before I can grout.

[Jeriatric]

Finally unloaded Nancy's camera today, and found a few pics from out Tunnel ride. Enjoy!

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34381&d=1318295280
PoorBoy1942, Rando, and NancysToy at Legs Inn, Cross Village, MI.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34383&d=1318295329
Lake Michigan view from Legs Inn.


Was just invited to ride the "tunnel of trees" in the fall. Goggled it, and found the top picture. Thought it looked like you.......magnified it and then knew for sure.

Sure looks like a nice putt.

[Littlebadwolf]

This is a terrific ride but I don't think cindi & I will still be here in Michigan at that point in time...We hope to be in either Louisville, KY or Eastern TN by then...I would encourage anybody to make this ride...The scenery if terrific and you can't beat the food.