Sept 27th Ride Done

[glwilson]

I just wanted to double-ck to see if those having expressed interest in meeting in Galena, IL on Sept 27th were still planning on making the trip.

It is one-week from today.

If you guys (or anyone else from the Illinois/Iowa area) are interested; please post your confirmation so we can "nail-down" a meeting place and time. I go to Galena regularly; so I can provide ideas if needed.

For any others "interested" in joining-in here is what has been discussed so far.

Several members are riding up from the Central Illinois area to Galena, IL; while I am heading due-west from the Rockford, IL area to Galena. We planned on meeting in Galena and doing a small ride around the area's beautiful "twisties" and vistas; eating a quick lunch; then departing. It is a great opportunity for us to put "faces" to our "blogs".

PS: Wives/significant others are welcome. My wife will be riding with me.

I know we have members within my area that have not posted on this site yet -- if any of you are interested please post if you wish to join us.

Thanks, Greg

[abbo]

Hi all- Iwant to,need to ride ,but do to circumstances beyond my control can't. HAVE FUN

[roadman]

I still plan on going.......just name the time and place :)

[stretch]

I'm in also. Weather forecast says sunshine!

[glwilson]

Roadman and stretch1968; I believe Mike is on his St. Jude trip this week thus likely isn't going to post. Do you know if he is still on? Last I knew he was.

I would suggest you both check your route to Galena to see if you are up for the ride as it could be a long one -- but worth it I think.

If you can do it; I would get on the Great River Road -- Illinois side -- near the Quad Cities and ride north on that road.

Once you figure your route; let me know your departure time; and what you think will be your approximate arrival time to Galena.

I will make sure I am there once I know what that time will be.

I will also post a meeting location near Galena a bit later this week.

I have Mike's cell phone number; but we ought to all have each other's -- at least I should have one other's in your group just in case. I will PM my cell for you guys a bit later yet this week also so you can give me your progress of your ride up.

Talk soon, Greg

[roadman]

As far as i know mike is still going.I'm thinking of going up route 40 it's about 156 miles from my house.We can work out a place to meet stretch1968.

[glwilson]

Originally Posted by roadman

As far as i know mike is still going.I'm thinking of going up route 40 it's about 156 miles from my house.We can work out a place to meet stretch1968.

Sounds good. Just keep me posted.

Greg

[scion0]

Originally Posted by roadman

I still plan on going.......just name the time and place :)

Yep, count me in! Like Dave said, name the place and time.

[scion0]

After riding to Memphis and (in the rain) back. I think this ride should not be too bad.

[glwilson]

You guys get together and decide your departure time and approximate "ride-time" to get there so I'll know when I need to get there. Then just let me know.

The time of your estimated arrival will help me determine a good meeting spot.


Mike; glad to hear your trip was fun and safe. Yeah; you're right, after the Memphis ride you should be able to do this standing on your head!

[glwilson]

Originally Posted by roadman

As far as i know mike is still going.I'm thinking of going up route 40 it's about 156 miles from my house.We can work out a place to meet stretch1968.

I looked at the route you mentioned. Looks like you'll try to use some of I-80 to get west to Route 84 to go north along the Mississippi to Galena.

I don't know how I-74's condition is (my suggested route); but I can tell you that I-80 is not in good condition along many sections where you'll need to ride if you go up Rt. 40 to connect to it.

I know they have done some temporary work on parts of it; but the last time I was on I-80 in that section it had a lot of large pot-holes; especially near over-passes and bridges. ("Big" pot-holes is the important part to understand here.)

Again; they were working to temporarily fill these in so I don't know current conditions.

I don't want to tell you how to ride; but please if you go in that direction stay far enough behind traffic so you can see the road condition ahead to avoid any holes and "flying-chunks-of cold-patch" from behind trucks.

[glwilson]

Originally Posted by abbo

Hi all- Iwant to,need to ride ,but do to circumstances beyond my control can't. HAVE FUN

Abbo; we'll think of ya! Maybe next time.

Greg

[scion0]

Once Dave "Roadman" gets with me and Stretch, he can get with you... (Thanks Dave!)

[scion0]

Looks like it will take us about 3.5 hours to get to Galena from Peoria. Based on that info, what time should we try to meet and where?

[stretch]

I'm thinking it might be little shorter for me to ride up I-39 to Rockford then over. Which way are you going Dave? What times are we thinking about.

Tim