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Jan 17, 2010 | 06:20 AM

RIDEON69

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Hi there i like to ride the up but don't know anything about it can someone helppppppppp. i'd like to ride about 11 days .

Jan 17, 2010 | 06:40 AM

mslater741

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From: s.w. mi./daytona

great riding ...the roads are typically smooth compared to the lower...no traffic. the lakeshore roads have beautiful views

Jan 17, 2010 | 07:59 AM

flhxkiller

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From: se michigan

OK, spent my summers in the UP as a kid, which direction ya comin from?? Ya got a passport eh? Are you looking for scenic rides/waterfalls/interesting roadside stops?

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Jan 17, 2010 | 08:13 AM

FLHX08

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it's beautiful part of Michigan although I've only been there in the winter skiing. I wouldn't ride at night with the amount of dear there have up there.

Jan 17, 2010 | 08:15 AM

flhxkiller

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Quote:

Originally Posted by FLHX08

it's beautiful part of Michigan although I've only been there in the winter skiing. I wouldn't ride at night with the amount of dear there have up there.

hell deer ain't the problem, ya ever seen a moose trot across a road?

Jan 17, 2010 | 08:18 AM

watchluvr4ever

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From: MI

I have been going up to the U.P. for vacation for many years. I usually go up there in mid to late August and I see a lot of bikers. The roads are smooth and much better than they used to be. I recommend seeing the Tahquamenom falls(both upper and lower) and Whitefish Point lighthouse.

Edit: Oh, and watch out for the bears too!

Jan 17, 2010 | 08:35 AM

deanp1964

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tru dat on the falls and whitefish point. There's a cool shipwreck museum at whitefish point too. copper harbor is another go too for ya. lived in Michigan until 10 years ago, used to fish lil bay de noc and such. there's a lot up there that I never saw though..
enjoy it 11 days sounds like a GOOD start!

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Jan 17, 2010 | 03:26 PM

Keithhu

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From: SE Michigan

There are probably more rides than listed here, but here's a start - and if you go, would be cool to report it on this site:

http://www.motorcycleroads.us/regions/mi_up.html