XSNorth 2012

[tinman905]

You can add Susan "PITA" to the list

Here is yet another updated list for XSNorth 2012. Since the last time I posted the list we had a few more join us.

As of May 22nd, 2012:

Here is a line up of who's coming to XSNorth 2012...So far.

1) Wayne -Phoenix Rider
2) Phil -Maxim Phil
3) Dean R
4) Earl G.
5) Jim H. -hamjam
6) Ray & Deborah- rman & rmissus
7) Jeff H.
8) D. Potter -dpotter58
9) Ted & Heather -ELDR
10) Darryl -Newc4
11) Marty & Sally A.
12) Mack & Brother
13) Ken & Wife -newbee
14) Brent
15) Bud -cmohler
16) Bruce -icecycle
17) Ralph & Rochelle
18) Rick -BDF
19) Slo Mo
20) James -Tinman905
21) Adam - esw1104
22) John R. (friend of hamjam's)

[slow mo]

i also have a buddy john wicketts coming to xs north hes riding HD but knows his place?? ride safe ,,slow mo!

[newc4]

Steve Pratel will be riding and rooming with me. We'll be on our FJRs for this one. Anticipate arrival Fri evening.

[desert1]

Mark Robertson

Well by tomorrow Mark will be home from the hospital for a 2nd time. As a result of infections caused by the metal staples that were stitching his leg incisions together which resulted in massive swelling he had to go back in for more treatment, antibiotics and a pump attached to his leg....hes been back in near a week and is coming home tomorrow. Dave Steeves and I have been visiting quite a bit cause we want our riding buddy back on two wheels as quick as possible.....Mark will probably be updating you all tomorrow in person.

To all you riders of the Great White North rally, roll that power on and have a Great one!!!!!
Bruce

[Phoenix Rider]

Routes

Good news,
Saturday and Sundays routes are finally in place. The roads seem to be in pretty good shape. Jim is working on getting them set-up and ready for a GPS file. Which will be posted here in the very near future.

Lunch is set up for saturday at http://www.crabbyjoes.com/locations-bracebridge.php .
Sunday is set at http://www.madmusher.com in Whitney.

Dinner is at the Haliburton Family Restaurant. They don't have a website for a menu, but here is a link from Haliburton County;

http://www.haliburtoncounty.ca/main.asp?function=search&subfunction=search&dirlevel=alpha&company=H&entry=Haliburton+Family+Restaurant

There is a small restaurant attached to the motel. It is open from 7:00am to 9:00pm. It will be convenient for eats on friday as everyone arrives at different times. It also serves a full breakfast, lunch and dinner. Unfortunately it is not big enough to seat all of us for dinner. Unless a dozen people or so wishes to eat outside on the patio.

Ok, that seems to be it. Everything seems to be set and in place. All that is missing is the routes posted and that should be up hopefully within the week.
All you need to do now is come out and enjoy yourselves.

Oh yes, one more thing. Moose! We saw this baby on the side of the road yesterday...and this is a small one.



Wayne

[slow mo]

good job Phoenix !! cant wait to see the routes ! thank you and ride safe slow mo!

[Phoenix Rider]

good job Phoenix !! cant wait to see the routes ! thank you and ride safe slow mo!

Thanks Mo,
Jim is working on converting them to a GPS File. They should be up soon.

Wayne

[newc4]

Best route

I'll be coming up from WashDC. Mileage wise its about the same distance whether I go via Buffalo or 1000 Islands. Which way would you folks recommend?

[DeanR]

I'll be coming up from WashDC. Mileage wise its about the same distance whether I go via Buffalo or 1000 Islands. Which way would you folks recommend?

Wolf Island Ferry Darrell. No contest.

[hamjam]

Wolf Island Ferry Darrell. No contest.

yes very pleasant and less hassle

[Phoenix Rider]

yes very pleasant and less hassle

If you take the ferry, you also avoid the line ups at the border in Buffalo. Plus you don't want to be anywhere near Toronto on a long weekend.

Wayne

[Phoenix Rider]

The Routes

As Jim works on the the routes for the GPS, I managed to throw this basic route together with google.

Saturday Route:


Assuming we all leave with a full tank of gas,
1st gas stop is Coboconk on Hwy. 35- 123kms.
Lunch and second gas stop is Bracebridge @ Crabby Joe's- 122kms
then back to motel 105kms.

Sunday Route:


Assuming we all leave with a full tank of gas:-)
1st stop is short. 84.9 kms. Address is 3988 Ontario 60, Lake of Bays, Ontario There is a general store there. It is basically a rest stop to stretch and gas up is optional. Our original 1st gas stop is 159kms. and that might be too far on bad backs and bladders.

2nd stop is in Algonquin Park at the rest stop at the Lake of 2 rivers. It is 48 kms or so from the first gas stop, but it's a nice spot. No gas, just a photo op or take in the beauty of the park. Parking lot is big and paved. Washrooms are available, I think.

3rd is lunch and gas stop in Whitney at the Mad Musher. 159kms. from Haliburton or 74.5 kms. from the first rest stop.

4th stop is Maynooth for gas 101kms.
then back to motel 72.2 kms.

For our American friends. You can convert kilometers to miles. When opening up the google link, in the cloumn on the left where it says "Get Directions" click on the "show optoins" and click Miles.

There still maybe some alterations made to these routes depending on how the roads are when we do the final run before the rally. Hopefully there won't be any unforseen construction.

Enjoy,
Wayne

[DeanR]

Looks great Wayne. Looking forward to coming north!

[Phoenix Rider]

As Jim works on the the routes for the GPS, I managed to throw this basic route together with google.

Saturday Route:


Assuming we all leave with a full tank of gas,
1st gas stop is Coboconk on Hwy. 35- 123kms.
Lunch and second gas stop is Bracebridge @ Crabby Joe's- 122kms
then back to motel 105kms.

Sunday Route:


Assuming we all leave with a full tank of gas:-)
1st stop is short. 84.9 kms. Address is 3988 Ontario 60, Lake of Bays, Ontario There is a general store there. It is basically a rest stop to stretch and gas up is optional. Our original 1st gas stop is 159kms. and that might be too far on bad backs and bladders.

2nd stop is in Algonquin Park at the rest stop at the Lake of 2 rivers. It is 48 kms or so from the first gas stop, but it's a nice spot. No gas, just a photo op or take in the beauty of the park. Parking lot is big and paved. Washrooms are available, I think.

3rd is lunch and gas stop in Whitney at the Mad Musher. 159kms. from Haliburton or 74.5 kms. from the first rest stop.

4th stop is Maynooth for gas 101kms.
then back to motel 72.2 kms.

For our American friends. You can convert kilometers to miles. When opening up the google link, in the cloumn on the left where it says "Get Directions" click on the "show optoins" and click Miles.

There still maybe some alterations made to these routes depending on how the roads are when we do the final run before the rally. Hopefully there won't be any unforseen construction.

Enjoy,
Wayne

Holy Mackeral!
I spent tons of time on the google maps routing it out for you guys, but when I clicked on the link to check it out it came up to my computer page with all my personals showing. Instead I will list the routes by street names and you guys can do what's needed.

Saturday Route:
Departure :9:00am
118 E to 503 (Tory Hill)
503 to 507 (Gooderham)
507 to 36
36 to 8 (Bobcaygeon)
8 to Northline road
Northline Road to 35 (Coboconk) Gas stop 123kms.

35 N to 45 W
45 to 169 N
169 to Cooper Falls road
Cooper Falls Road to Regoinal rd #6
6 to Doe Lake Rd
Doe Lake to Gravenhurst Pkwy to Airport road
Airport to 118 W
118 W to Crabby Joe's restaurant (Lunch and Gas) 122kms.

Taylor Rd to Cedar Lane
Cedar Lane to 117
117 to 35 S
35 to 21
21 to Motel 119 kms. Total 373 kms.

Distances are approxamate

Let me know if this ok for you guys. If so I'll post the sunday route the same way.

Wayne

[Phoenix Rider]

As Jim works on the the routes for the GPS, I managed to throw this basic route together with google.

Saturday Route:




Assuming we all leave with a full tank of gas,
1st gas stop is Coboconk on Hwy. 35- 123kms.
Lunch and second gas stop is Bracebridge @ Crabby Joe's- 122kms
then back to motel 105kms.

Sunday Route:


Assuming we all leave with a full tank of gas:-)
1st stop is short. 84.9 kms. Address is 3988 Ontario 60, Lake of Bays, Ontario There is a general store there. It is basically a rest stop to stretch and gas up is optional. Our original 1st gas stop is 159kms. and that might be too far on bad backs and bladders.

2nd stop is in Algonquin Park at the rest stop at the Lake of 2 rivers. It is 48 kms or so from the first gas stop, but it's a nice spot. No gas, just a photo op or take in the beauty of the park. Parking lot is big and paved. Washrooms are available, I think.

3rd is lunch and gas stop in Whitney at the Mad Musher. 159kms. from Haliburton or 74.5 kms. from the first rest stop.

4th stop is Maynooth for gas 101kms.
then back to motel 72.2 kms.

For our American friends. You can convert kilometers to miles. When opening up the google link, in the cloumn on the left where it says "Get Directions" click on the "show optoins" and click Miles.

There still maybe some alterations made to these routes depending on how the roads are when we do the final run before the rally. Hopefully there won't be any unforseen construction.

Enjoy,
Wayne

Here we go I reposted the links. I don't know, I must be tired. Sorry for all the confusion.
Wayne

Saturday: http://goo.gl/maps/KUCz

Sunday: http://goo.gl/maps/eb74