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May 2019 Update & Events
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Update & Events


Riding at last! 

After a bit of a soggy and cold start, it's finally time to get the bikes out and we've had a good start so far.

Our ADV riding calendar is typically kicked off with a trip to Swanton, OH to hit the trails in the Maumee State Forest.  It was in the upper 30's and raining (never a good combination), so we called it off after all the tough adventure riders backed out.  However, looking closely at the weather forecast it looked warm and dry to the north, so a couple of us decided to make our way up to the trails near Gladwin.  It was 60 degrees, sunny, and dry, which made for a great day in the woods.  The sand was deep as always!   


Jon contemplating his next move in the Gladwin sand...

We had a group head down to the Stolen Pig Rally on the Hatfield and McCoy trail system in Matewan, WV.  While it was a bit wet, the great riding, and all the bacon you can eat made for a fun time for all who made the trek.


The 'Big Bike Guys' having fun in the mine!


How can you not smile with all the bacon you can eat!


Several TCD'ers were in attendance at the BMW Mini Rally in Delton, MI.  Great weather for the first local camping event.  Paul Olexa also organized an ADV ride in the same area on Saturday.  We had 8 riders on the excellent roads and trails in and around Yankee Springs and Hastings (a stop at the Mini-Rally was included as well).


Bikes on the trail near the Mini-Rally.

This past Sunday was an awesome riding day for all who rode out to the All Clubs Ride in Stockbridge.  It's always a great destination (Make sure you remember to put the All Clubs Day on your planner for later in the year!)  


The TCD rolls into Stockbridge

More great rides coming up!
The TCD Urban Ride is this Saturday, May 11th.  It's always a good time and hopefully, the weather forecast will hold!  We meet at Los Galanes in Mexicantown at 9:00 for breakfast. 362 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48216.  We're typically finished with the ride by noon.  Look for the GPS tracks in the BMW TCD forum on the website.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the TCD night on Tuesday May 14th at the Sidetrack Bar & Grill in Ypsilanti.  56 E Cross St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198.  We're moving it back to our typical summer spot.  Tuesdays are bike night in Ypsi, so there's always a crowd.  You might have to walk around the Sidetrack to find the group, but we'll be there someplace.  (Back deck, side room, etc.) Start time is 6:30, but some folks get there earlier.

Saturday May 18th is the annual Open House at BMW Motorcycles of Southeast Michigan.  This is always a great event.  Hope to see you there!

We have a new event added to the calendar.  On Sunday, May 19th, after breakfast in Pinckney we will be having a ride to Ruth Zimmerman's house in Williamston.  Ruth and her late husband, Jim Creighton were very active in the club for many years.  There have been many scenic rides to their place for Camping Demo's, Hot Dog cookout's, etc.  Ruth is no longer riding now that she has lost her riding buddy, and has a lot of motorcycle stuff that she would like to pass along.  Some of the items available include:  winter and summer jackets, pants, boots, gloves, helmets, battery tenders, Helen Two Wheels bags, sleeping mats, side and rear GS luggage, leather seat, tires, misc. parts.  She is accepting all offers (even potentially offers of $0) to move the gear out.  There will be a hot dog lunch over the fire.  Ride details from Pinckney will be coming soon.
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Eric and Gary washing their bikes Stolen Pig style...
Stolen Pig rally had excellent sport touring roads as well.
Enjoy the rides, enjoy the club!

Sincerely,



Your TCD Officers
Mike Eckstein
President
Mike Drew
Vice President
Craig Grissom
Secretary/Treasurer
Lukas Eddy
Editor

2019 Calendar

May 11 – TCD Urban Ride – Detroit, MI.  Join the TCD downtown for an informal tour of the city, its heritage, ruins and future. Meet up at 9 AM for breakfast downtown with the ride after.  See the Michigan Central Depot, Belle Isle, the Packard Plant and many other interesting sights. 20-40 riders.

May 14 – TCD Nite.  The Sidetrack Bar & Grill - Depot Town, Ypsilanti

May 18BMW SEM Open House.  Fun, food, and motorcycles!

May 19 - Zimmerman Ride.  Williamston, MI

June 3 BMW SEM Track Day – Grattan, MI

June 11 – TCD Nite.  The Sidetrack Bar & Grill - Depot Town, Ypsilanti

June 13-15  - BMW MOA Rally, Lebanon, TN.  BMW Motorcycle Owners of American annual event.  Big event, lots of BMW vendors, etc.  8,000 attendees

June 21-23 – BMW TCD Longest Day Ride, Interlochen, MI.  Long standing TCD event.  Half the riders are on road bikes and half have dirty GS’s.  Cycle-Moore Campground, 11075 US 31 S, Interlochen, MI.  Enjoy the extended daylight for great riding in Leelanau Peninsula, and then hang around the campfire into wee hours of the night.  Motel options in Interlochen for those who don’t want to camp.  There is an ADV ride on the Michigan ORV trail system on Friday morning up to the campground.  Meet in St. John and ride up, or meet everyone at the campground.  20-45 riders.

July 6Washtenaw ADV Ride.  Explore the dirt backroads of Washtenaw, Lapeer, and Jackson Counties.  Great gravel road routes.  Meet for breakfast at Inverness Inn north of Chelsea, MI about 9:00 – ride at 10.  Typically 6-14 riders.

July 9 – TCD Nite. The Sidetrack Bar & Grill - Depot Town, Ypsilanti

July 26-29 – TCD Road & Trail, Athens, OH.  Hit the scenic, twisty, and hilly backroads in southern Ohio.  We will have routes for both on-road as well as off-road.  Ride the Triple Nickel and the Ohio Twisty 9 (paved roads).  We also have ADV / dirt routes for the GS crowd.  Ride down on Thurs, or Friday.  Ride back Sunday or Monday.  6-14 riders.  Good event to bring your significant other…

Aug 13 – TCD Nite.  The Sidetrack Bar & Grill - Depot Town, Ypsilanti

Aug 15-18 – Touratech Dirt Daze, South Pomfret, VT.  The inaugural Touratech DirtDaze Rally, expected to be the biggest and best ADV motorcycle riding experience in the Eastern USA.
Adventure motorcycle enthusiasts should expect the best of all worlds: Amazing rides for all skill levels through breathtaking landscapes on dirt, gravel and pavement, incredible presentations, onsite education and challenges, moto-vendors, factory demos, outdoor fun and the great amenities available at the Suicide Six venue.

Aug 18th – TCD Soar N’ Ride – Gregory, MI.  Meet at the Sandhill Soaring Club field.  We will stage on-road, and dirt-road rides from the field.  Explore the excellent riding of western Washtenaw and Livingston Counties.  Picnic planned. For those interested, people can also sign up for sail plane rides with the Sandhill Soaring Club. 

Aug 23-24 – Owosso Vintage Event – Owosso, MI.  Friday night vintage ride, and extensive vintage motorcycle display in downtown Owosso on Saturday.  Great event, see lots of TCD’ers and their bikes! 

Sept 5-8 – BMW RA Rally, Woodstock, VA.  BMW Riders Association annual rally. Smaller than the MOA.  1-2,000 attendees

Sept 10 – TCD Nite.  The Sidetrack Bar & Grill - Depot Town, Ypsilanti

Sept 14 – TCD Thumb Run, Port Austin, MI.  Annual TCD run up to Michigan’s thumb and overnight campout at Port Crescent State Park near Port Austin. Enjoy some early autumn camping and marvel at a campfire on the Saginaw Bay shore. A good time for all.  Most meet at the campground.  4-16 attendees.

Sept 15 – All Clubs Day, Stockbridge, MI.  The All (motorcycle) Clubs bike day in Stockbridge (MI, not MA). Noon to 4 PM on Sun. Sept. 16th 2018, at the village square in downtown Stockbridge (trust me, you can’t miss it!). BMW TCD will be staffing a booth at the show.  Bike show, BBQ at the fire house.  Thousands in attendance.

Sept 21 – Oakland ADV Ride, Clarkston, MI.  Explore the dirt backroads of Northern Oakland County (+ Lapeer). Great gravel road routes.  Meet for breakfast in Clarkston, MI 

Sept 27-29 – TCD Color Tour, Interlochen, MI.  Cycle-Moore Campground, 11075 US 31 S, Interlochen, MI. Join your fellow TCD members in enjoying Michigan fall colors in beautiful Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties.  Both on and off-road GS/ADV riding. Camp at Cycle-Moore, or grab a motel in Interlochen.  If the weather is good we often have 50 show up, if not 3-4.  We hope for beautiful fall weather.

Oct 8 – TCD Nite

Nov 9-10 – Edmund Fitzgerald Run, East Tawas, MI.  We ride up to Tawas Point State Park on Saturday.  Have dinner in East Tawas, then build a campfire you can see from the moon!  Either camp at the park or grab a motel in East Tawas.  Turnout is weather dependent.  If the weather is great we could have 25-30.  Last chance to sneak a ride in for the year.
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