Notable Michigan Motorcycle Events '09

[daddydarko]

Here's a tentative look at my '09 Michigan rally/ride schedule. Please let me know of any other great rides/rallies in Michigan!

Lakeshore Blessing of the Bikes (http://www.blessingofthebikes.com/)
Holland, MI
April 26th

Baldwin Blessing of the Bikes (http://blessingofthebikes.org/)
Baldwin, MI
May 16-18

Blues on the Mall (http://www.wlav.com/Article.asp?id=1237451&spid=19210)
Grand Rapids, MI
Every Wednesday starting June 10

Rally in Hell (http://www.therallyinhell.com/)
Hell, MI
June 14

Cereal City Motorcycle Rally (http://www.battlecreekccmr.com/)
Battlecreek, MI
August 22nd

Davidson Express Rally (http://www.davidson-express.com/)
Otsego, MI
May 8-9

[NancysToy]

Here are a couple more.

36th Annual Mini-Rally (http://bcbmwclub.home.comcast.net/~bcbmwclub/rally.htm)
BMW Club of Battle Creek #14
Sturgis, MI
May 1-3

Rally at Battle Alley (http://www.bikenightusa.com/event/mi/holly/rally_at_battle_alley_vintage_bike_rally_bike_bles sing/4504)
Holly, MI
May 3rd

Vintage Motorcycle Ride, Show, & Swap Meet (http://http://www.gilmorecarmuseum.org/html/event_details.php?event_id=7&)
Gilmore Car Museum
Hickory Corners, MI
June 13-14

-Scotty

[daddydarko]

Thanks, Scotty! What's the Holly atmosphere like? Big turnout? Religious event?

[dltang]

Thanks, Scotty! What's the Holly atmosphere like? Big turnout? Religious event?

James, if you go to Holly, let us know, we are less than half an hour from there and we would come just to meet with you and have a bite to eat.

When Brian and I stopped at it last year, we noticed a pretty good mix of folks and bikes. All styles, brands, types, you name it. (Same for the people) H.I.M. did have a big presence there, and actually sponsors the event, (they have a morning service and a bike blessing) but I wouldn't call the event itself a religious event. We spent most of our time trying to get away from our spyders, lots of questions for sure. LOL

[Firefly]

Here's a tentative look at my '09 Michigan rally/ride schedule. Please let me know of any other great rides/rallies in Michigan!

Lakeshore Blessing of the Bikes (http://www.blessingofthebikes.com/)
Holland, MI
April 26th

Baldwin Blessing of the Bikes (http://blessingofthebikes.org/)
Baldwin, MI
May 16-18

Blues on the Mall (http://www.wlav.com/Article.asp?id=1237451&spid=19210)
Grand Rapids, MI
Every Wednesday starting June 10

Rally in Hell (http://www.therallyinhell.com/)
Hell, MI
June 14

Cereal City Motorcycle Rally (http://www.battlecreekccmr.com/)
Battlecreek, MI
August 22nd

Davidson Express Rally (http://www.davidson-express.com/)
Otsego, MI
May 8-9

Plenty of great rides in Michigan - The Tunnel of Trees is great:

http://www.motorcycleroads.com/routes/MidWest/MI/MI_3.shtml

No blessing requried - just a good running bike!

[jmskazoo]

Hey folks,

Here's another worthwhile event, Ride for the Red ... a fund raiser for the Calhoun County chapter of The American Red Cross. June 6.

Here's the link:

http://calhounbranchmi.redcross.org/ride_for_the_red_09.html

[NancysToy]

Bump for the Rally at Battle Alley in Holly, MI, Sunday, May 3. Fun event! If you haven't been before, it's a great little downtown get together of bikes and bikers. New, vintage, all makes and models (few harleys). There's something here for everyone to look at. Wish we could be there, but we don't have our sea legs yet, so to speak.

Rally at Battle Alley (http://www.bikenightusa.com/event/mi/holly/rally_at_battle_alley_vintage_bike_rally_bike_bles sing/4504)
Holly, MI
May 3rd
-Scotty http://www.pmdawnonline.com/forum/images/smilies/velo.gif

[Rando]

http://www.motorcyclemonster.com/events/state-Michigan.html

[dltang]

Daddydarko, if you decide to head to Holly for the rally let me know. I could meet you there with the banner.

[Rando]

I had the only Spyder at this event. It was a great day! My wife drove up with our 2 French Bulldogs and they were getting more attention than the motorcycles!

[Rando]

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[NancysToy]

Glad you enjoyed Holly, Rando. It has always been a nice get together. Sorry we couldn't be there.
-Scotty http://www.pmdawnonline.com/forum/images/smilies/velo.gif

[dltang]

I had the only Spyder at this event. It was a great day! My wife drove up with our 2 French Bulldogs and they were getting more attention than the motorcycles!

So sorry we missed and Bonnie and the babies. I worked last night and didn't get up until 2:00 pm. I tried to call back and see if you were still there but didn't get an answer. Also, for future events, let us know if you are definitely going to go to them and we can plan on going for sure too.

[Duckster]

The Shelby Twp Lions Club is having their 5th annual
"Cycles for Sight" Poker run and party
June 7, 2009

At Packard Proving Grounds 49965 Van Dyke, Shelby 48317

Registration is 11:30 - 1:00 pm $20/person $5 for walk ins
The usual cash prizes, trophies for the top 3 poker hands Trophy for best bike, 50/50 raffles, beer tent food available.

I'll be there. Can use more Spyders there as well

Duckster :2thumbs:

[Duckster]

Biker ABC's Scavenger Hunt
5 extra bonus points for being in the Poker run

All proceeds go to benefit the Lion's Charities

Basicaly, limited to 100 registrants, takes place from time of registration until September 15, 2009. Take pictures of your bike, you, and special placard in front of different municipalities with beginning letter from A to Z (like Almont to Zilwalkee). You get one point for each valid letter of the alphabet and can get 5 for the poker run on June 7, so you have a possibility of 31 entries ( 26 letters of the alphabet plus 5 for the poker run). so, with limit of 100 entrants, that's maximum 3100 chances to win of which you hav 31 yourself.

Contact Joe Demeester 586 703-3532 for information

[Some Guy]

Duckster! That's an awesome quest!

Also, Michigan Spyder-Ryders: please keep me in the loop on rides, etc. I don't always get a chance to check the boards, but I do check my PMs.

I love the whole SpyderLover community! :yes:

[NancysToy]

Bump for the Vintage Motorcycle Ride, Show, and Swap Meet June 13-14 at the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan. If you've been to this event, you know it is a great destination for a ride, with up to 3,000 spectator motorcycle showing up annually, with spectator motorcycle parking adjacent to the show field. The vintage bike show is one of the largest in the area, and has literally hundreds of gorgeous old bikes. The Museum also has a "History of Drag Racing" exhibit this year, that features some splendid cars, as well as some of E.J. "Michigan Madman" Potter's old race bikes. Well worth the $8 spectator admission...or enter a pre-1989 bike if you have one.

Vintage motorcycle ride Saturday June 13 for bikes 1988 and older. Show and swap meet Sunday June 14. Hope to see some of you there. Don't let Nancy have the only Spyder this year.

Vintage Motorcycle Ride, Show, & Swap Meet (http://http//www.gilmorecarmuseum.org/html/event_details.php?event_id=7&)
Gilmore Car Museum
Hickory Corners, MI
June 13-14
-Scotty http://www.pmdawnonline.com/forum/images/smilies/velo.gif

[daddydarko]

There's also a rally in Jackson and in Hell. It'll be a busy weekend!

[Firefly]

Bump for the Vintage Motorcycle Ride, Show, and Swap Meet June 13-14 at the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan. If you've been to this event, you know it is a great destination for a ride, with up to 3,000 spectator motorcycle showing up annually, with spectator motorcycle parking adjacent to the show field. The vintage bike show is one of the largest in the area, and has literally hundreds of gorgeous old bikes. The Museum also has a "History of Drag Racing" exhibit this year, that features some splendid cars, as well as some of E.J. "Michigan Madman" Potter's old race bikes. Well worth the $8 spectator admission...or enter a pre-1989 bike if you have one.

Vintage motorcycle ride Saturday June 13 for bikes 1988 and older. Show and swap meet Sunday June 14. Hope to see some of you there. Don't let Nancy have the only Spyder this year.

Vintage Motorcycle Ride, Show, & Swap Meet (http://http//www.gilmorecarmuseum.org/html/event_details.php?event_id=7&)
Gilmore Car Museum
Hickory Corners, MI
June 13-14
-Scotty http://www.pmdawnonline.com/forum/images/smilies/velo.gif

:thumbup:

I always love going to the Gilmore care Museum - hopefully the rain will stay away this year. There were a couple Spyders there last year - but nothing organized as they were not riding together. I usually go with some HD buddies of mine. Last year we got caught in k-zoo in one hell of a downpour!

[NancysToy]

:thumbup:

I always love going to the Gilmore care Museum - hopefully the rain will stay away this year. There were a couple Spyders there last year - but nothing organized as they were not riding together. I usually go with some HD buddies of mine. Last year we got caught in k-zoo in one hell of a downpour!
I do love the place, too. We go out often for the Wednesday evening cruise-ins. I was out there today to prep for the bike show, and just sat in the shade and ate lunch under a tree. What could be better? Last year Nancy's Spyder was parked right across from the gas station on the show field. Drew crowds all day. You are right about the rain. Storms nailed us at the museum both Saturday and Sunday. Wind, rain, lightning, green sky, the whole works. Let's hope this year is much better. Hope to see ya there.
-Scotty http://www.pmdawnonline.com/forum/images/smilies/velo.gif

[Firefly]

Is Saturday open to the non-entrants? What's the difference between Sat and Sun ??

[NancysToy]

Is Saturday open to the non-entrants? What's the difference between Sat and Sun ??
The vintage ride Saturday is about a three hour ride for 1988 and earlier motorcycles only. You don't have to enter the show to ride, but it must be a vintage bike. No Spyders allowed, I'm afraid, not for another 24 years. The Museum will be open 9-6. Sunday is the bike show and swap meet.
-Scotty http://www.pmdawnonline.com/forum/images/smilies/velo.gif

[Firefly]

The vintage ride Saturday is about a three hour ride for 1988 and earlier motorcycles only. You don't have to enter the show to ride, but it must be a vintage bike. No Spyders allowed, I'm afraid, not for another 24 years. The Museum will be open 9-6. Sunday is the bike show and swap meet.
-Scotty http://www.pmdawnonline.com/forum/images/smilies/velo.gif


Okay - so Sunday is the main 'spectator' day then.:thumbup:

[bjt]

You going on Sunday Firefly? I might see if dltang would be into doing this if the weather is nice. A definite possibilty as she was suggesting all types of short motorcycle trips for this weekend but I'm just too busy.

[Firefly]

Bump for the Vintage Motorcycle Ride, Show, and Swap Meet June 13-14 at the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan. If you've been to this event, you know it is a great destination for a ride, with up to 3,000 spectator motorcycle showing up annually, with spectator motorcycle parking adjacent to the show field. The vintage bike show is one of the largest in the area, and has literally hundreds of gorgeous old bikes. The Museum also has a "History of Drag Racing" exhibit this year, that features some splendid cars, as well as some of E.J. "Michigan Madman" Potter's old race bikes. Well worth the $8 spectator admission...or enter a pre-1989 bike if you have one.

Vintage motorcycle ride Saturday June 13 for bikes 1988 and older. Show and swap meet Sunday June 14. Hope to see some of you there. Don't let Nancy have the only Spyder this year.

Vintage Motorcycle Ride, Show, & Swap Meet (http://http//www.gilmorecarmuseum.org/html/event_details.php?event_id=7&)
Gilmore Car Museum
Hickory Corners, MI
June 13-14
-Scotty http://www.pmdawnonline.com/forum/images/smilies/velo.gif

Bump for the Vintage MC show -

For those that have never been to the Gilmore - you're in for a treat. Tens of millions of dollars of classic cars - including the infamous Tucker!

[bjt]

We are a definite NO for the Gilmore event. Too much other stuff to do and its just too close to the LA trip.

[daddydarko]

I, however, am now a go. See you there!

[Some Guy]

Bump for the Vintage MC show -

For those that have never been to the Gilmore - you're in for a treat. Tens of millions of dollars of classic cars - including the infamous Tucker!

I'm planning on being there on Sunday. :ohyea:

No rain! No rain! No rain! :pray:

[daddydarko]

Anyone else going to the Jackson Wheels of Thunder on Saturday?

[BRPjunkie]

Anyone else going to the Jackson Wheels of Thunder on Saturday?

Since we are here in Jackson, we are going to try to slip in sometime, but we have a busy weekend with graduations, etc. Change of location from downtown to the fairgrounds should help organizers.

We usually try to attend the Ride for Kids in Ann Arbor on Sunday August 23. Honda sponsored event with proceeds to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Good cause and usually several hundred bikes on the 40 mile police escorted ride.

[Firefly]

I'll be around the Gilmore on Sunday - look forward to seeing the Military Rotax in person!

Not sure about Jackson - I know Sturgis is having some bike rally too - not to mention the one in Hell.

Jackson could work too though!

Economy must not be too bad if people are still getting out there and doing these things. I eat out a lot and the places are still busy.

I guess it's all what people make of it - if things were that bad, people wouldn't be eating out, going to bike rallys, or taking vacations (especially @ $3.00 a gallon).

[Some Guy]

I'm going to try to go to Jackson tomorrow. It's less than an hour away for me. :ohyea:

Definitely Gilmore on Sunday.

[RLS]

James,
Joan (Spyder Ryder810) and I are planning on going to the Gilmore show on Sunday. Hope to catch with you there.
Bob

[daddydarko]

James,
Joan (Spyder Ryder810) and I are planning on going to the Gilmore show on Sunday. Hope to catch with you there.
Bob

CJ and I look forward to seeing you guys there!

[NancysToy]

The Spyder is all loaded into the trailer (also our home for tonight) with a couple of the vintage bikes. I rode my modern BMW out to Vicksburg to the Old Car Festival this morning to distribute the last of my bike show flyers. Not a bad ride, despite a little rain. I missed the Spyder on the oily, wet corners. :yikes: Heading out to the Gilmore Car Museum in a few minutes to set up camp and get everything ready for the bike show tomorrow. The weather is supposed to be good Sunday. Sounds like we'll see several of you there. Be sure and stop by to say "Hi." I'll be on the show field judging, and Nancy will be in registration. Hope I can find some time to see your new paint scheme, DD. I'll check back in here Sunday night...if I have the strength left. :D
-Scotty http://www.pmdawnonline.com/forum/images/smilies/velo.gif