Category Archives: Lake Superior Circle Tour

The day began with more rain and high winds, although somewhat diminished from the day before.  Less than a mile from the hotel, we were through the toll for the Mackinac Bridge and in a queue to be escorted across.  … Continue reading →

After a very nice day in Copper Harbor, it was time to head out, completing our loop around Superior. Checked the weather: more rain. The weather system that had us grounded in Thunder Bay stalled and was now moving north. … Continue reading →

The day was right for riding; sunny skies and temps in the low 60s. Originally, our intention was to ride to Copper Harbor for lunch and then try to make it to Munising, MI by the end of the day. … Continue reading →

Three states in one day! Woo-hoo! Well, that’s about all I can say about it. The weather was cooperating with clear skies and temps in the low 60s, but the roads from Duluth to Houghton, MI were unremarkable. We chose … Continue reading →

Back in the USSA. After a day of rest, we were ready to get on the road again and away from Thunder Bay. By morning, the rain had stopped, but the skies were gray and the wind was blowing hard … Continue reading →

The morning brought signs that another wave of wet weather was on the way. After some breakfast, we pointed our bikes to the west and started toward Thunder Bay, 300 miles away. Of the 300 miles, about 250 of it … Continue reading →

The rain that we knew was coming arrived overnight and we woke up to a soggy morning. Checking the weather radar, it appeared that we would be through the worst of it a couple of hours into the ride, so … Continue reading →

Into Canada. We made it about half the distance we planned today. We are in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, which is just across the border from Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. We started out from Traverse City, taking Rt 31 up … Continue reading →

Today was spent super-slabbing it from Columbus to Traverse City, MI.  At about 470 miles, it is likely the longest day on the road that we will have.  The bikes ran well, gobbling up the miles without any complaints.  Weather … Continue reading →

This is the day before we leave. My host for the past two nights has been my brother, Jerry, who has a very nice spread in the Columbus area. This evening he hosted a family get-together where, again, it was … Continue reading →