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Old May 20, 2008 | 06:47 AM
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Default Indianapolis rides from Chicago...Route suggestions please!!!


Hello to all my friends at HDF!!! Group of guys going to 500 this weekend leaving Sat morning. Drive is only 3 hours so we are looking for DETOUR route that would be enjoyable.We are camping and are going to stay SOMEWHERE outside Indianapolis and ride in Sunday morning for 500!!...Any suggestions would be greatly apprecited!!!!! You guys are the BEST!!!!....Ride Safe.Happy Trails.And Have a GREAT Memorial Day Weekend!!!!

Thanks JAKESTER.TIM....[sm=americanasmiley.gif]
 
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I would suggest going East on US 30 to 39 South. Turn right on 39, After the jog at US 10, about 4 miles is Kersting's HD. They have a small museum of bikes. Sort of an old time theme. From there continue South to US 14 turn right. Go to 421 South, then turn right to US 14 West, over I65 to the Dairy Farm for lunch/milkshake?? From there go back to 421 South and take it to Indy. A lot of rural less traveled highways. Wife and I rode up there last fall.
 
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US 30 to 39 South... good riding, also 41 is a great ride
 
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I would suggest not going to Indianapolis. If you want to go watch a bunch of Hondas, and nothing BUT Hondas,then go. I'd have more fun if I went in the opposite direction, though.

But have a good time, and be safe.

 
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Guys thanks for info..Plan on riding in the Turkey Run State Park area....Then off to the INDY 500 PARTY!!!!!! Should be TITTY CITY!!!!!.....Hope you all have a GREAT Holiday...Ride safe....Happy Trails!!!

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