Calendar Trek the Mighty Mac [Sep 28, 2018] (Saint Ignace, MI)

[Deleted member 3748]

They didn't waste any time getting next year's ride scheduled. More info to follow.

Trek the Mighty Mac



***** Basic Event Info *****

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

You can pick up your registration packet at the staging area in Mackinaw City when you drop off your ORV/ATV/dirt bike on Friday from 9am-10pm. You can also pick up your packet early Saturday morning at the staging area to receive your participant wristband and your packet.

6:00 P.M. Meet 'N' Greet at the Mackinac Grille in St. Ignace with cash bar, snacks, silent auction, door prizes, and possible vendors, etc.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

STARTING TIME (tentative)
8:30 a.m. Buses from St. Ignace to Darrow's Gravel Pit in Mackinaw City
10:00 a.m. Mandatory Pre-Ride Meeting
11:00 a.m. - Bridge Crossing Start Time
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Lunch at Little Bear. Awards, doorprizes, and auction.

REGISTRATION FEE
Registration fee is $35 for the ATV & Driver, and $25 for additional riders/passengers. Registration fees include: Mackinac Bridge Fare, Lunch, Shuttle, Bussing, Entertainment, and Kewadin Casino Package (19 years and older).

LOCATION
ATVs will leave staging area at Darrow's Gravel Pit and head north across the mighty Mackinac Bridge, through downtown St. Ignace, and north to Little Bear East Arena. On Friday, you will leave your ORV at the secure staging area in Mackinaw City located 1 1/2 miles west of the Mackinaw City High School on Central Ave. This is also where you will pick up your registration packet. You can also bring your email confirmation to the staging area on Saturday morning prior to the mandatory meeting and receive your participant wristband and packet. We will have security at the staging area overnight.

The Michigan Department of Transportation has asked us to post their rules of the road and general safety rules for the Trek.

Single file for the duration of the parade.
20 mph minimum and maximum speed at all times during the parade.
All drivers must have a valid driver's license.
ALL operators must stay in the designated parade route and obey all laws and orders of traffic regulators.
ALL operators are driving through business districts. PLEASE stay watchful of cars and pedestrians - PAY ATTENTION to your surroundings during the parade.

VEHICLES PERMITTED
ATVs, Side-by-Sides, Off-Road Motorcycles. For other categories, please call 906-643-6950 to see if your vehicle type is permitted. For this event a width limit of 72" will be enforced. ABSOLUTELY NO ARGOS, 3-WHEELERS, GOLF CARTS, DUNE BUGGIES, ETC. Tech inspection will include: functioning headlights, tailights, and brake lights, sound level (no higher than 94 db), and 2017 MI DNR ORV stickers are required. In other words, if you have a machine that has headlights, tailights or brake lights, make sure they are functioning. For rider safety must have working head lights and tail lights. No after market seats will be permitted, as per State law. You must wear a helmet unless your machine has R.O.P system. Your vehicle must not interfere with normal vehicular traffic. All the above are Michigan Statutes covering ORV use under P.A. 451. 324. 81101-50.

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DaddyDubbs - 4 - A friend and his wife will join us with their Polaris
Farmerjohn - 2 - Staying Kewadin Casino
PistonHonda - 2
Remington - 2
trigger - 1

Total: 11

 

[Admin]

 

[trigger]

They sent me a survey today. Hadn't seen the official video yet either.

 

[DaddyDubbs]

Already booked and registered for this years ride including motel. "You can take the boy out of Michigan, but you can't take Michigan out of the boy". Convinced a friend and his wife in Jackson County to take the Trek also, nice to see them again.
I can't recall how many times I've crossed that bridge, but I gotta believe it is an awesome experience in a SxS.
I contacted the organizers though FB message and they are going to do a "Ride after the Ride" like they did last year to Trout Lake (they just don't know where they're going yet), I was happy to hear that since a nearly 1200 mile one way journey for a 5 mile bridge crossing might be considered slightly ridiculous by some.

 

[Remington]

Already booked and registered for this years ride including motel. "You can take the boy out of Michigan, but you can't take Michigan out of the boy". Convinced a friend and his wife in Jackson County to take the Trek also, nice to see them again.
I can't recall how many times I've crossed that bridge, but I gotta believe it is an awesome experience in a SxS.
I contacted the organizers though FB message and they are going to do a "Ride after the Ride" like they did last year to Trout Lake (they just don't know where they're going yet), I was happy to hear that since a nearly 1200 mile one way journey for a 5 mile bridge crossing might be considered slightly ridiculous by some.

for what its worth, the ride across the bridge is spectacular. the ride to trout lake is very flat and kinda boring all to come up to a gas station at trout lake lol! @trigger and @PistonHonda can concur on this. but its definitely worth the ride at least once to trout lake for the wonderful views of the UP wilderness. were going to take a trip to drummond island this time to ride.

 

[trigger]

Already booked and registered for this years ride including motel. "You can take the boy out of Michigan, but you can't take Michigan out of the boy". Convinced a friend and his wife in Jackson County to take the Trek also, nice to see them again.
I can't recall how many times I've crossed that bridge, but I gotta believe it is an awesome experience in a SxS.
I contacted the organizers though FB message and they are going to do a "Ride after the Ride" like they did last year to Trout Lake (they just don't know where they're going yet), I was happy to hear that since a nearly 1200 mile one way journey for a 5 mile bridge crossing might be considered slightly ridiculous by some.

More importantly, where'd you book your room?

 

[Deleted member 3748]

Already booked and registered for this years ride including motel. "You can take the boy out of Michigan, but you can't take Michigan out of the boy". Convinced a friend and his wife in Jackson County to take the Trek also, nice to see them again.
I can't recall how many times I've crossed that bridge, but I gotta believe it is an awesome experience in a SxS.
I contacted the organizers though FB message and they are going to do a "Ride after the Ride" like they did last year to Trout Lake (they just don't know where they're going yet), I was happy to hear that since a nearly 1200 mile one way journey for a 5 mile bridge crossing might be considered slightly ridiculous by some.

It's more than just a ride across the bridge. There's stuff going on in St. Ignace the night before and everyone gathers at an arena for lunch after the ride. It's a solid half day... mostly because it takes a while to ride from the staging area to the arena.

 

[Deleted member 3748]

They sent me a survey today. Hadn't seen the official video yet either.

I should add some interviews to my videos. Wait... that could be a bad idea. It would just be @trigger and @Remington calling me some foul names.

 

[Remington]

I should add some interviews to my videos. Wait... that could be a bad idea. It would just be @trigger and @Remington calling me some foul names.

What me? Lmao never!

 

[Remington]

I should add some interviews to my videos. Wait... that could be a bad idea. It would just be @trigger and @Remington calling me some foul names.

Maybe @trigger would! Hehehehehe

 

[DaddyDubbs]

for what its worth, the ride across the bridge is spectacular. the ride to trout lake is very flat and kinda boring all to come up to a gas station at trout lake lol! @trigger and @PistonHonda can concur on this. but its definitely worth the ride at least once to trout lake for the wonderful views of the UP wilderness. were going to take a trip to drummond island this time to ride.

Crossed the Mac many times to and from MTU, but always in a car, I'm sure it's really spectacular on a SxS and worth the trip from Alabama in itself, I had sent a PM to the organizers about a side trip. Are you organizing the trip to Drummond?, I might be interested in that one.

 

[DaddyDubbs]

More importantly, where'd you book your room?

Bear Cove Inn, 2055 Business Loop 75. Room with king bed, $104.94 per night including tax. We check in on Sep 28 and out on 30th, although we may extend another day or so for an additional ride.

 

[Remington]

Crossed the Mac many times to and from MTU, but always in a car, I'm sure it's really spectacular on a SxS and worth the trip from Alabama in itself, I had sent a PM to the organizers about a side trip. Are you organizing the trip to Drummond?, I might be interested in that one.

Possibly. I may have spoke prematurely on that just yet. It’s something we have discussed heavily but not etched in stone. If it happens, it’s roughly about a 1-3/4 hr drive there so we will have to get a move on quickly after we cross the bridge, so no bbq at the arena and other activities (ben there done that lol). Once at De Ture, theres a 30$ fee each accross the barge to the island just FYI.

 

[Remington]

Here’s a little taste from last year! That’s @trigger in front of me! BA

 

[trigger]

Still pissed they wouldn't let me sport my flags! Good choice of Uncle Ted tune...c'mon c'mon up!

 

[NTCPrezJB]

I've heard rumor of some sand dunes in MI. Any chance one could sneak in a stop wherever they are as a pre or post ride on this ride over a long bridge adventure?

 

[trigger]

I've heard rumor of some sand dunes in MI. Any chance one could sneak in a stop wherever they are as a pre or post ride on this ride over a long bridge adventure?

You could, it's a bit of a trip from the bridge though. Silver Lake Sand Dunes, right on Lake Michigan. Baldwin trail system is right there as well and I've heard they are the best trails in the state.

 

[Landman]

You could, it's a bit of a trip from the bridge though. Silver Lake Sand Dunes, right on Lake Michigan. Baldwin trail system is right there as well and I've heard they are the best trails in the state.

I worked in the Hart, MI area back in 2010-12, stayed in Ludington, and went out to Silver Lake one weekend... man, was it busy! There was a huge line of vehicles waiting to get in... was going to be well over an hour wait so we turned around and left. Really wanted to go back and try again before the project was over and never got the chance to. We sure loved that area of Michigan!

 

[NTCPrezJB]

You could, it's a bit of a trip from the bridge though. Silver Lake Sand Dunes, right on Lake Michigan. Baldwin trail system is right there as well and I've heard they are the best trails in the state.

I could make it "on my way" then I guess. So many places to ride...so little time.

 

[NTCPrezJB]

Or maybe skip the bridge altogether and just check out the dunes and trails around there. Maybe it will be less busy because people are at the bridge.

 

[Remington]

Use to do the silver lake dunes all the time. Memorial Day is when we always went and was the worst! Staying in line overnight for hrs. Was fun when I was young. Now a days there’s a lot of crazy hot heads that drive like it’s the Indianapolis 500 for sxs’s On there. Maybe a bit overstated but it’s a lot more wild then when I use to go. There are plenty of trails like @trigger stated that are good with sand you can ride. But experiencing silver lake at least once is worth it.