[RBW] Country Bike Rally in Michigan 2015

[Marc Irwin]

Along my travels the past few years a few people have asked about a bike
rally in Michigan. Of course there are a lot of places many people would
like along the lakeshore, but I realized that two things which have reached
international importance are right out my back door and I do it every year.
Every year around the end of Sept I ride up to Yankee Springs Campground
and spend the weekend where I ride through the forest along the route of the
Barry Roubaix <http://barry-roubaix.com/>gravel race and spend the
following day riding (or driving/riding, depending on the weather) to Grand
Rapids for the Art Prize competition
<http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2011/10/art-and-cycling.html>.
I thought I would throw that out there and invite anybody who wishes to tag
along. It would be the last weekend of September 2015.

Marc

[Tim Gavin]

That sounds fun, Mark. I'm definitely interested, and Lil probably will be
too.

Post by Marc Irwin
Along my travels the past few years a few people have asked about a bike
rally in Michigan. Of course there are a lot of places many people would
like along the lakeshore, but I realized that two things which have reached
international importance are right out my back door and I do it every
year. Every year around the end of Sept I ride up to Yankee Springs
Campground and spend the weekend where I ride through the forest along the
route of the Barry Roubaix <http://barry-roubaix.com/>gravel race and
spend the following day riding (or driving/riding, depending on the
weather) to Grand Rapids for the Art Prize competition
<http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2011/10/art-and-cycling.html>.
I thought I would throw that out there and invite anybody who wishes to
tag along. It would be the last weekend of September 2015.
Marc
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[Marc Irwin]

Keep it on the calendar Tim. I put it up there so people could consider it
for their 2015 plans. I will no doubt be able to get some people locally
to come, but am hoping some from other areas will set the date aside.

Marc

Post by Tim Gavin
That sounds fun, Mark. I'm definitely interested, and Lil probably will
be too.

Post by Marc Irwin
Along my travels the past few years a few people have asked about a bike
rally in Michigan. Of course there are a lot of places many people would
like along the lakeshore, but I realized that two things which have reached
international importance are right out my back door and I do it every
year. Every year around the end of Sept I ride up to Yankee Springs
Campground and spend the weekend where I ride through the forest along the
route of the Barry Roubaix <http://barry-roubaix.com/>gravel race and
spend the following day riding (or driving/riding, depending on the
weather) to Grand Rapids for the Art Prize competition
<http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2011/10/art-and-cycling.html>.
I thought I would throw that out there and invite anybody who wishes to
tag along. It would be the last weekend of September 2015.
Marc
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[Sean Cleary]

I'm very interested to see your part of the Midwest Mark, particularly after riding a few Country Rallys with you here in MinneSnowta. If stars align next September, Homer Hilsen and I are in.

Sean

[Palmer]

Sounds great Mark. I am in the Muskegon area and would gladly participate. I like the Barry Roubaix idea better. Artprize can get pretty crazy in car and on foot even. Grand rapids isn't the most bike friendly in my experience 10 years ago, may be much better now.
Tom Palmer
Twin Lake, near Muskegon MI

[Marc Irwin]

Actually, I do both, that weekend. Saturday, I ride the gravel roads of
the Barry Roubaix and go up to spend a few hours at Art Prize on Sunday.
Of course, either or both are an option for visitors.

Marc

Post by Palmer
Sounds great Mark. I am in the Muskegon area and would gladly participate.
I like the Barry Roubaix idea better. Artprize can get pretty crazy in car
and on foot even. Grand rapids isn't the most bike friendly in my
experience 10 years ago, may be much better now.
Tom Palmer
Twin Lake, near Muskegon MI

[Sean Cleary]

I should know better than to call you Mark, Marc. Sorry, mate.

Sean

[dougP]

An upside to winter is people start noodling on next years adventures. If
Marc & Jim Thill coordinate their events, some of us from Distant Lands may
be able to convince ourselves to travel to the heartland.

dougP

Post by Marc Irwin
Along my travels the past few years a few people have asked about a bike
rally in Michigan. Of course there are a lot of places many people would
like along the lakeshore, but I realized that two things which have reached
international importance are right out my back door and I do it every year.
Every year around the end of Sept I ride up to Yankee Springs Campground
and spend the weekend where I ride through the forest along the route of the
Barry Roubaix <http://barry-roubaix.com/>gravel race and spend the
following day riding (or driving/riding, depending on the weather) to Grand
Rapids for the Art Prize competition
<http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2011/10/art-and-cycling.html>.
I thought I would throw that out there and invite anybody who wishes to
tag along. It would be the last weekend of September 2015.
Marc

[Jeffrey Marco]

Finally! an event in my State! Count me in!

Post by Marc Irwin
Along my travels the past few years a few people have asked about a bike
rally in Michigan. Of course there are a lot of places many people would
like along the lakeshore, but I realized that two things which have reached
international importance are right out my back door and I do it every year.
Every year around the end of Sept I ride up to Yankee Springs Campground
and spend the weekend where I ride through the forest along the route of the
Barry Roubaix <http://barry-roubaix.com/>gravel race and spend the
following day riding (or driving/riding, depending on the weather) to Grand
Rapids for the Art Prize competition
<http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2011/10/art-and-cycling.html>.
I thought I would throw that out there and invite anybody who wishes to
tag along. It would be the last weekend of September 2015.
Marc

[Geoffrey]

That sounds pretty cool. How long of a ride is it?

Post by Marc Irwin
Along my travels the past few years a few people have asked about a bike
rally in Michigan. Of course there are a lot of places many people would
like along the lakeshore, but I realized that two things which have reached
international importance are right out my back door and I do it every year.
Every year around the end of Sept I ride up to Yankee Springs Campground
and spend the weekend where I ride through the forest along the route of the
Barry Roubaix <http://barry-roubaix.com/>gravel race and spend the
following day riding (or driving/riding, depending on the weather) to Grand
Rapids for the Art Prize competition
<http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2011/10/art-and-cycling.html>.
I thought I would throw that out there and invite anybody who wishes to
tag along. It would be the last weekend of September 2015.
Marc

[Allingham II, Thomas J]

Marc:

I ‘ve put it on my calendar. Sounds great.

Tom

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That sounds pretty cool. How long of a ride is it?

On Thursday, December 4, 2014 5:05:21 AM UTC-6, Marc Irwin wrote:
Along my travels the past few years a few people have asked about a bike rally in Michigan. Of course there are a lot of places many people would like along the lakeshore, but I realized that two things which have reached international importance are right out my back door and I do it every year. Every year around the end of Sept I ride up to Yankee Springs Campground and spend the weekend where I ride through the forest along the route of the Barry Roubaix <http://barry-roubaix.com/> gravel race and spend the following day riding (or driving/riding, depending on the weather) to Grand Rapids for the Art Prize competition<http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2011/10/art-and-cycling.html>.
I thought I would throw that out there and invite anybody who wishes to tag along. It would be the last weekend of September 2015.

Marc
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[Marc Irwin]

I can put together as long a ride as you like, but Saturday I was looking
at 25-30 to have lunch in Hastings and a different 25-30 back. Sunday, to
ArtPrize, it's a 30 mile ride to downtown GR and day of knocking around and
back, but I figured a lot of people would caravan to a common location, and
make that a stop before the drive home. But logistics and details can
always be worked out. There are hotel and casino accommodations nearby as
well.

Marc

Post by Geoffrey
That sounds pretty cool. How long of a ride is it?

Post by Marc Irwin
Along my travels the past few years a few people have asked about a bike
rally in Michigan. Of course there are a lot of places many people would
like along the lakeshore, but I realized that two things which have reached
international importance are right out my back door and I do it every year.
Every year around the end of Sept I ride up to Yankee Springs Campground
and spend the weekend where I ride through the forest along the route of the
Barry Roubaix <http://barry-roubaix.com/>gravel race and spend the
following day riding (or driving/riding, depending on the weather) to Grand
Rapids for the Art Prize competition
<http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2011/10/art-and-cycling.html>.
I thought I would throw that out there and invite anybody who wishes to
tag along. It would be the last weekend of September 2015.
Marc

[Marc Irwin]

I thought I would pass on the counts so far. Of course, I've been doing
this myself for a few years so it will happen regardless who else shows. I
have 4 from this site who have put it on their calendars and another 4
locally, with me that's nine who are planning on it. I've two other forums
where I will list this so it looks like a party!

Marc

Post by Marc Irwin
I can put together as long a ride as you like, but Saturday I was looking
at 25-30 to have lunch in Hastings and a different 25-30 back. Sunday, to
ArtPrize, it's a 30 mile ride to downtown GR and day of knocking around and
back, but I figured a lot of people would caravan to a common location, and
make that a stop before the drive home. But logistics and details can
always be worked out. There are hotel and casino accommodations nearby as
well.
Marc

Post by Geoffrey
That sounds pretty cool. How long of a ride is it?

Post by Marc Irwin
Along my travels the past few years a few people have asked about a bike
rally in Michigan. Of course there are a lot of places many people would
like along the lakeshore, but I realized that two things which have reached
international importance are right out my back door and I do it every year.
Every year around the end of Sept I ride up to Yankee Springs Campground
and spend the weekend where I ride through the forest along the route of the
Barry Roubaix <http://barry-roubaix.com/>gravel race and spend the
following day riding (or driving/riding, depending on the weather) to Grand
Rapids for the Art Prize competition
<http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2011/10/art-and-cycling.html>.
I thought I would throw that out there and invite anybody who wishes to
tag along. It would be the last weekend of September 2015.
Marc

[Geoffrey]

I'm in NW Indiana so just as long as nothing work wise steals this weekend
away from me, I'll likely be showing up as week :)

Post by Marc Irwin
I thought I would pass on the counts so far. Of course, I've been doing
this myself for a few years so it will happen regardless who else shows. I
have 4 from this site who have put it on their calendars and another 4
locally, with me that's nine who are planning on it. I've two other forums
where I will list this so it looks like a party!
Marc

Post by Marc Irwin
I can put together as long a ride as you like, but Saturday I was looking
at 25-30 to have lunch in Hastings and a different 25-30 back. Sunday, to
ArtPrize, it's a 30 mile ride to downtown GR and day of knocking around and
back, but I figured a lot of people would caravan to a common location, and
make that a stop before the drive home. But logistics and details can
always be worked out. There are hotel and casino accommodations nearby as
well.
Marc

Post by Geoffrey
That sounds pretty cool. How long of a ride is it?

Post by Marc Irwin
Along my travels the past few years a few people have asked about a
bike rally in Michigan. Of course there are a lot of places many people
would like along the lakeshore, but I realized that two things which have
reached international importance are right out my back door and I do it
every year. Every year around the end of Sept I ride up to Yankee Springs
Campground and spend the weekend where I ride through the forest along the
route of the Barry Roubaix <http://barry-roubaix.com/>gravel race and
spend the following day riding (or driving/riding, depending on the
weather) to Grand Rapids for the Art Prize competition
<http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2011/10/art-and-cycling.html>.
I thought I would throw that out there and invite anybody who wishes to
tag along. It would be the last weekend of September 2015.
Marc

[Montclair BobbyB]

Will mark it on the calendar, Marc, and try to convince a few other East
Coasters to join.

Peace,
BB

Post by Marc Irwin
Along my travels the past few years a few people have asked about a bike
rally in Michigan. Of course there are a lot of places many people would
like along the lakeshore, but I realized that two things which have reached
international importance are right out my back door and I do it every year.
Every year around the end of Sept I ride up to Yankee Springs Campground
and spend the weekend where I ride through the forest along the route of the
Barry Roubaix <http://barry-roubaix.com/>gravel race and spend the
following day riding (or driving/riding, depending on the weather) to Grand
Rapids for the Art Prize competition
<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fsimplecycle-marc.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F10%2Fart-and-cycling.html&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGVTCQ81evPbwEY9gz248YeehVe8Q>.
I thought I would throw that out there and invite anybody who wishes to
tag along. It would be the last weekend of September 2015.
Marc

[Marc Irwin]

Great Bobby, Tom has said he will try to make it also. There has been
quite an interest from the start. If everybody's calendars hold up, we
will have quite a party!

Marc

Post by Montclair BobbyB
Will mark it on the calendar, Marc, and try to convince a few other East
Coasters to join.
Peace,
BB

Post by Marc Irwin
Along my travels the past few years a few people have asked about a bike
rally in Michigan. Of course there are a lot of places many people would
like along the lakeshore, but I realized that two things which have reached
international importance are right out my back door and I do it every year.
Every year around the end of Sept I ride up to Yankee Springs Campground
and spend the weekend where I ride through the forest along the route of the
Barry Roubaix <http://barry-roubaix.com/>gravel race and spend the
following day riding (or driving/riding, depending on the weather) to Grand
Rapids for the Art Prize competition
<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fsimplecycle-marc.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F10%2Fart-and-cycling.html&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGVTCQ81evPbwEY9gz248YeehVe8Q>.
I thought I would throw that out there and invite anybody who wishes to
tag along. It would be the last weekend of September 2015.
Marc

[CapNMike]

This is in my back yard. Count me in.

-Mike

[Marc Irwin]

Great to hear it MIke. That puts us into double digits already. I'll be
posting more information as time goes on. Hopefully people will be able to
finalize some plans early in the summer so we can reserve campsites and/or
rooms.

Marc

This is in my back yard. Count me in.
-Mike

[Marc Irwin]

Just a little bump for this, there are currently 14 of us planning to
attend in September.

Marc

Post by Marc Irwin
Great to hear it MIke. That puts us into double digits already. I'll be
posting more information as time goes on. Hopefully people will be able to
finalize some plans early in the summer so we can reserve campsites and/or
rooms.
Marc

This is in my back yard. Count me in.
-Mike

[Marc Irwin]

I thought I should add some life to this thread. Right now I have seen interest from 14 people who tentatively plan to come. The logistics and itinerary will look something like this: In August I will be asking for commitments so I can reserve the proper campsites (hopefully together so we don't feel like midgets lost in a trailer park), Friday will be a casual meet and greet with snacks provided by yours truly there is nice single track MTB course near for the early ones, also a bar around the corner), Saturday will be a casual ride of 40-60 miles on the roads that host the legendary Barry Roubaix gravel race, Lunch at a restaurant/brewpub in Hastings at the halfway point, Sunday we break camp in the morning and caravan up M-37 to the Woodland Mall in Kentwood where we can stage out for a casual ride through E. Grand Rapids to the downtown to enjoy Art Prize we can lunch together somewhere and ride back before returning to the cars which will have easy access to the interstates for everybody's return home.

Marc

[Michael Fleischman]

Not far at all from Indaianapolis. Count me in.

Michael

[Marc Irwin]

That makes 15 and I haven't even recruited locally yet!

Post by Michael Fleischman
Not far at all from Indaianapolis. Count me in.
Michael

[cyclotourist]

Marc, looks like you're putting together something pretty special!
Should be a blast! Have fun out there!

Post by Marc Irwin
That makes 15 and I haven't even recruited locally yet!

Post by Michael Fleischman
Not far at all from Indaianapolis. Count me in.
Michael

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[BenG]

Only 2hrs from Fort Wayne, fall camping in Michigan, and I'd like to meet each of you. Please count me in if room allows. I will probably bring a long bike with a horse headbadge. Thanks for sharing your ride with us!

[Marc Irwin]

Time is drawing near, so I thought it best to give this a boost to remind everybody. It will be held Sept. 25 through 27th. We will be staying at the Yankee Springs modern campground outside Middleville, Mi. I will be taking a committed head count in late August to reserve the necessary sites together. Of course, people who live near are welcome to drive up for either of the rides. The itinerary will be; Friday casual meet and greet at the campsites (there are some nice single track trails for those who are early and want to stretch their legs), Saturday a 30 -50 mile ride through the Yankee Springs forest on the roads made famous by the Barry Roubaix gravel race with lunch at the turn in Hastings, Sunday, we'll caravan to GR and take a relaxing late morning ride through East Grand Rapids downtown and visit the Art Prize venues after which everybody can disperse and head home on their own schedules. Those who have expressed an interest or intention will be contacted individually to confirm.

Marc

[Michael Fleischman]

Still good. Looking forward to it. Those roads look great.

[Avery Wilson]

I'm most definitely interested. Just one thing - talking to my wife about it, and she assumes it's going to be a bunch of dudes, their bikes, and camping. I'm fine with that for myself, but is her assumption true? Would there be other ladies in the group? If so, we may both come, if not, it may be just me and I'll hitch a ride with Michael from indy.

[Palmer]

Hi Marc,
I am still in. Looking forward to it. Is anyone bringing a mountain bike to ride Friday?? Yankee Springs is a very nice mountain bike trail.
Tom Palmer
Twin Lake, MI

[Marc Irwin]

I was going to suggest that to anybody who shows up Friday. The trail is
not far away and a good ride, it can be negotiated on 40-50 mm tires and
will be a good diversion to anybody with a little time to kill.

Marc

Post by Palmer
Hi Marc,
I am still in. Looking forward to it. Is anyone bringing a mountain bike
to ride Friday?? Yankee Springs is a very nice mountain bike trail.
Tom Palmer
Twin Lake, MI

[Marc Irwin]

I'll let you know later next month after I get some confirmations. I know
of two women who expressed an interest and we may have some locals show up
for the rides. We'll just have to see. Later in August I will PM each
person to confirm so I will have some viable numbers.
Marc

Post by Avery Wilson
I'm most definitely interested. Just one thing - talking to my wife about
it, and she assumes it's going to be a bunch of dudes, their bikes, and
camping. I'm fine with that for myself, but is her assumption true? Would
there be other ladies in the group? If so, we may both come, if not, it may
be just me and I'll hitch a ride with Michael from indy.

[Tim Gavin]

Avery (and Marc) -

My girlfriend, Lillian, and plan to attend. Add 1 to the female count.

Post by Marc Irwin
I'll let you know later next month after I get some confirmations. I know
of two women who expressed an interest and we may have some locals show up
for the rides. We'll just have to see. Later in August I will PM each
person to confirm so I will have some viable numbers.
Marc

Post by Avery Wilson
I'm most definitely interested. Just one thing - talking to my wife
about it, and she assumes it's going to be a bunch of dudes, their bikes,
and camping. I'm fine with that for myself, but is her assumption true?
Would there be other ladies in the group? If so, we may both come, if not,
it may be just me and I'll hitch a ride with Michael from indy.

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[Marc Irwin]

There you go Avery! Tim's girlfriend Lillian is showing up for sure. I
think you have to bring your wife so Lillian won't have to put with a
testosterone parade.

Marc

Post by Avery Wilson
I'm most definitely interested. Just one thing - talking to my wife about
it, and she assumes it's going to be a bunch of dudes, their bikes, and
camping. I'm fine with that for myself, but is her assumption true? Would
there be other ladies in the group? If so, we may both come, if not, it may
be just me and I'll hitch a ride with Michael from indy.

[BenG]

Hi Marc. I checked out the Barry Roubaix site. Race-oriented, naturally, so it looked tough to me. What would our picture look like?

[Marc Irwin]

It's not that bad. If you are racing, it is really challenging, but I
intend to avoid some of the really testy sandy climbs that make it tough.
I literally lived on the course for 15 years and these are the roads I
used to use to go the grocery store and Walmart. I actually couldn't
believe they were making a race course of it.

Marc

Post by BenG
Hi Marc. I checked out the Barry Roubaix site. Race-oriented, naturally,
so it looked tough to me. What would our picture look like?