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2whlrcr · 03-31-2012, 11:06 AM

I don't think I'm gonna make it. Have fun.

Moose Dog · 03-31-2012, 04:16 PM

Azzie is a swamp, were back home, at least we got our key & card.

Oh and sorry 2 wheeler, no guests allowed, join or race, that's the only way you ride there.

2whlrcr · 03-31-2012, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Moose Dog

Azzie is a swamp, were back home, at least we got our key & card.

Oh and sorry 2 wheeler, no guests allowed, join or race, that's the only way you ride there.

That's ok, I never had any intent on going anyway. I'm spoiled, since I can ride out my front door. It was a little wet here today and I spent most of it, clearing my trials sections and just got done riding the trials bike a little bit.

alexdavis · 04-01-2012, 11:56 PM

My big trip of the day, was Fox Lake to N.W. Chicago, without getting rained on nor struck from behind in traffic (with an XT225).

Alexd

Bronco638 · 04-02-2012, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by alexdavis

My big trip of the day, was Fox Lake to N.W. Chicago, without getting rained on nor struck from behind in traffic (with an XT225).

Alexd

That is an accomplishment! What was your route?

andrewgore · 04-02-2012, 11:21 AM

Put the hurt on Jzee's old Husky this weekend. Only did about 30 miles. 25 or so on the Bass Lake singletrack up in the UP. Great run through the woods. I need some new plastics though. Duct tape will hold it over for the time being.

Great riding up north.

Andrew

jzee · 04-02-2012, 03:25 PM

Wish I was there, 17 hours in the truck and we were home from Florida.

alexdavis · 04-02-2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronco638

That is an accomplishment! What was your route?

Monaville rd. to Fairfield rd. 134 to 120 120 to 83 83 to 137 137 to 21 21(Milwaukee Ave) to Foster ave.

Foster ave. East to around Pulaski (Crawford), then working my way a few blocks North and East to NEIU, near where I live.

Only one guy tail-gated me. I gave him a dirty look at a traffic light and he backed off (perhaps for other reasons).

Alexd

alexdavis · 04-02-2012, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jzee

Wish I was there, 17 hours in the truck and we were home from Florida.

I just got back from the Winter Haven, Fla. area...but it takes me more like 23 hours.

(I've stopped doing it all the way through when driving alone. I usually go to a Microtel Hotel around Chattanooga, or the Tail of the Dragon area, breaking the trip up into two parts. I get in early and sleep, then leave at 2am or so and beat the rush-hour traffic around Atlanta).

Alexd

Bronco638 · 04-03-2012, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by alexdavis

Only one guy tail-gated me. I gave him a dirty look at a traffic light and he backed off (perhaps for other reasons).

14Traits · 04-03-2012, 11:11 AM

Hey all, I try to lurk instead of post but I am looking for advice/recommendations. I own a GS Adventure and looking for more places to ride off-road to continue to work on skills from my RawHyde class last year. But it seems challenging to find something with varying degrees of difficulty and within a couple hours for a day ride.

From lurking I have learned of the couple club locations but I am not thinking that would be a great venue for a enduro bike of that size (for me or those around me). I know of the Kane county gravel roads and the bong rec area (WI) as well, but was hoping for something possibly more techincal. I also have found the T.W.A.T. which I hope to run later this year but that is a multi day thing.

Any Advice (Other than buy a smaller bike

to play with) ??

Thanks in advance

MPH · 04-03-2012, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 14Traits

Hey all, I try to lurk instead of post but I am looking for advice/recommendations. I own a GS Adventure and looking for more places to ride off-road to continue to work on skills from my RawHyde class last year. But it seems challenging to find something with varying degrees of difficulty and within a couple hours for a day ride.

From lurking I have learned of the couple club locations but I am not thinking that would be a great venue for a enduro bike of that size (for me or those around me). I know of the Kane county gravel roads and the bong rec area (WI) as well, but was hoping for something possibly more techincal. I also have found the T.W.A.T. which I hope to run later this year but that is a multi day thing.

Any Advice (Other than buy a smaller bike

to play with) ??

Thanks in advance

I'm also in Gurnee, DL1K, '78 TS185, looking for the same. Mark

Skinner · 04-03-2012, 01:15 PM

Me too! I want a fun free place to ride, capable of handling my dual sport, off road, and MX bikes, close to home, and also FREE!

Please post directions to this place so I can go there!

Thanks

andrewgore · 04-03-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Skinner

Me too! I want a fun free place to ride, capable of handling my dual sport, off road, and MX bikes, close to home, and also FREE!

Please post directions to this place so I can go there!

Thanks

I heard Moose invited everyone to his backyard to ride whenever they want?

STANIMAL · 04-03-2012, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewgore

I heard Moose invited everyone to his backyard to ride whenever they want?

I assume he will be providing beer and burgers .

03-31-2012, 04:16 PM	#6167
Moose Dog Trouble maker Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Land of the Lincoln Oddometer: 1,983	Azzie is a swamp, were back home, at least we got our key & card. Oh and sorry 2 wheeler, no guests allowed, join or race, that's the only way you ride there. __________________ Aztalan Cycle Club member Forest City Riders club member

04-01-2012, 11:56 PM	#6169
alexdavis Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Lake Villa, Illinois Oddometer: 306	My big trip of the day, was Fox Lake to N.W. Chicago, without getting rained on nor struck from behind in traffic (with an XT225). Alexd __________________ 2003 Honda CB900F (919) 2005 Yamaha XT225 2005 Yamaha XT225 (second '05) 2006 Yamaha XT225 2006 Yamaha FZ1

04-02-2012, 11:21 AM	#6171
andrewgore Team MGH Joined: May 2008 Location: NW Suburbs, IL Oddometer: 2,492	Put the hurt on Jzee's old Husky this weekend. Only did about 30 miles. 25 or so on the Bass Lake singletrack up in the UP. Great run through the woods. I need some new plastics though. Duct tape will hold it over for the time being. Great riding up north. Andrew __________________ Andrew Gore Three R Plastics Economy Cycle Stop Dropping your Helmet with Helmet-Hook I use Carbon Fiber Brake Rotors. Do you? Kettle Cycles

04-03-2012, 11:11 AM	#6176
14Traits Adventurer Joined: Apr 2011 Location: Gurnee, IL AKA North Chicagoland Oddometer: 77	Hey all, I try to lurk instead of post but I am looking for advice/recommendations. I own a GS Adventure and looking for more places to ride off-road to continue to work on skills from my RawHyde class last year. But it seems challenging to find something with varying degrees of difficulty and within a couple hours for a day ride. From lurking I have learned of the couple club locations but I am not thinking that would be a great venue for a enduro bike of that size (for me or those around me). I know of the Kane county gravel roads and the bong rec area (WI) as well, but was hoping for something possibly more techincal. I also have found the T.W.A.T. which I hope to run later this year but that is a multi day thing. Any Advice (Other than buy a smaller bike to play with) ?? Thanks in advance __________________ 2011 R1200 GSA - Yellow "Hidalgo", 2004 GSXR 1000 - "Sway" -Sold , 2001 CBR 600 - Track Bike - "Slip" -Sold , Etc... PROUD SPONSOR of #81 Neduro to Dakar - GO NED GO!!

04-03-2012, 01:15 PM	#6178
Skinner Mr.KTM Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Lake county Il Oddometer: 5,081	Me too! I want a fun free place to ride, capable of handling my dual sport, off road, and MX bikes, close to home, and also FREE! Please post directions to this place so I can go there! Thanks __________________ You might be an ADVRider if: You recognize your friends by the sound of their mufflers. http://www.meetup.com/Chicagoland-Du...torcycle-Club/

03-31-2012, 11:06 AM	#6166
2whlrcr gooligan Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Dubuque, Iowa Oddometer: 4,307	I don't think I'm gonna make it. Have fun.

04-02-2012, 03:25 PM	#6172
jzee John Z Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Ingleside IL Oddometer: 449	Wish I was there, 17 hours in the truck and we were home from Florida.

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