XSNorth 2012

[DeanR]

Ben, and others coming from southern lands, cross at the Thousand Islands but take the Cape Vincent/Wolfe Island Ferry to Kingston instead of the bridge. An hour longer for me but way more fun. You get two boat rides! One free and the other cheap. Wolfe Island is full of windmills. I might do both ends of the lake, one for Friday and the other on Monday, if I can find some tolerable route around the west.

[dpotter58]

The route that came up for me is north on 81 to Alexandria Bay, west on 401 to Bellevile than north on 62

[madmax-im]

Need some advice on crossing the border...One possible route I googled takes me up I 81 all the way to Thousand Islands Bridge then west on 401....The other way would route me thru Buffalo either crossing at Peace bridge or further up at Queenston Lewiston Bridge...The route thru Buffalo takes me around Toronto area...and is actually further than the first route I mentioned.
so my question is which crossing is best? I have only been over the Thousand Islands crossing.

[madmax-im]

You all know that this is shaping up to be a southern contingent of riders going up to Halliburton...we should organize a ride together...why not? Beats riding solo.

[hamjam]

Ah Poutine.... Heart attack in a bowl Lovely
Phil

I'll pass ok already have the shirt

[Phoenix Rider]

I'm in...

All right Duwayne!!! Looking forward to hanging out with you Pal.

Wayne

[MaximPhil]

I'm all over it Phil. Circumstances have prevented me from doing the KW rally twice and the North as well. I have all fingers crossed hoping things work out. I want some poutine brother!!!!!!!!!!

Ah Poutine.... Heart attack in a bowl Lovely
Phil

[dpotter58]

I'm all over it Phil. Circumstances have prevented me from doing the KW rally twice and the North as well. I have all fingers crossed hoping things work out. I want some poutine brother!!!!!!!!!!

[MaximPhil]

Hi Jeff and Duwayne,
Thanks for joining in. Securing a base for the rally is always a challenge. I know I have organised a few. The Motel owner now knows that Wayne is serious when he told him of the HUGE crowd of XSives that will turn up in July. Haliburton is a popular tourist destination. Fortunate for us the majority like to chill by the lake leaving the roads free of traffic for our enjoyment.
Any others ; Now is a good time to book a room. It will be a blast
Phil

[dpotter58]

I'm in...

[Phoenix Rider]

I always appreciate a great marketing pitch, albeit pretty direct there Phil. So, your 'Call to Action' worked! I just booked 3 nights, room 14. It has been a long time since I was at Lake Simcoe so trip further up to Haliburton + day rides will be nice. Jeff

Thanks for joining us Jeff. We won't be anywhere near Lake Simcoe, but I think you'll find it is just as nice.

Wayne

[JeffH]

Road Trip north

Too subtle Wayne

Those who are coming: BOOK a ROOM NOW

Yes it is over 5 months away. \Yes it is the Canada Day week end.
The Motel will be Full The weather will be wonderful.
Book a Room Be there.

Phil

I always appreciate a great marketing pitch, albeit pretty direct there Phil. So, your 'Call to Action' worked! I just booked 3 nights, room 14. A nice change of scenery will be good come June. As for CIC and CBSA, I have tried to stay off their radar lately so they should let me into Ft Erie at the Peace Bridge without incident. It has been a long time since I was at Lake Simcoe so trip further up to Haliburton + day rides will be nice. Jeff

[MaximPhil]

It's January, there's snow on the ground and it's cold as hell outside. What a great time to work out some details for our XSNorth rally.

Great rooms are still available.
Hope to see you there,
Wayne

Too subtle Wayne

Those who are coming: BOOK a ROOM NOW

Yes it is over 5 months away. \Yes it is the Canada Day week end.
The Motel will be Full The weather will be wonderful.
Book a Room Be there.

Phil

[Phoenix Rider]

Is this road ok for you guys? Too bad there is no place to eat. Oh well...scratch that road


Wayne

[Phoenix Rider]

Is It Rallytime Yet

It's January, there's snow on the ground and it's cold as hell outside. What a great time to work out some details for our XSNorth rally.
I have contacted a few tourism sites trying to get some free Ontario road maps. So far I have a government website that is only willing to send me 5 instead of a bulk quantity.
I have some nice rides set up for saturday and sunday. Gas stops are in place. A dry run in the spring will determine the condition of the roads and if they are XSfriendly.
Lunch stops are still to be determined. Food stops still have to be chosen, tested and tasted. Volunteers welcome.
There are going to be lots of great group photo ops. One particular place that looks pretty good is a small park just down the road from the motel. It has a full size steam engine with a coal tender. There is also a prehistoric Canadian CF100 jet fighter mounted on a concrete pedestal. Just a thought.

Great rooms are still available.
Hope to see you there,
Wayne