Lake Superior ride
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Lake Superior ride
Howdy to all,
We are planning a ride this summer around Lake Superior in the last week in July and the first week in August. I am wondering if anyone can give me an idea of what the weather is like at that time of year. OR a place where I can find that info.
Thanx
Bub
We are planning a ride this summer around Lake Superior in the last week in July and the first week in August. I am wondering if anyone can give me an idea of what the weather is like at that time of year. OR a place where I can find that info.
Thanx
Bub
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I have done this trip about the same time. You can never predict a rain shower except for watching current weather forecasts.
I like to travel from the east to the west. That way if there is a slow moving rain storm you are traveling into and away from it. Most of the rain moves from west to east.
The Canadian side is awesome!
I like to travel from the east to the west. That way if there is a slow moving rain storm you are traveling into and away from it. Most of the rain moves from west to east.
The Canadian side is awesome!
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We went up to Superior Wisconsin last year and just rode a little ways North along Superior. We went the first weekend of August and had rain every night, fog in the morning and usually overcast during the day. It was still some great riding.
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You never really can tell. Did it 2 years ago in late July, around then north shore it was 40 degrees and raining. Once we got into MI it was 90, sunny, and felt like we were riding next to the Gulf of Mexico.
Basically, plan for anything. Try and hit up Bachawana Bay for breakfast, and just west of Bayfield WI is a great campground with spots on the lake.
Basically, plan for anything. Try and hit up Bachawana Bay for breakfast, and just west of Bayfield WI is a great campground with spots on the lake.
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Hello, we are planning for lake superior ride on last week of june.
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As one that sailed across Lake Superior for 20+ Years on the Ore Boats and rode the Great Circle Route around it a few times even in Mid August may need Long Johns and Leathers One Day and Jeans and T shirt the Next ...
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Here's a few good links with lots of details. You are going to love the trip around the lake. As JayStronghawk says, one can never tell the weather on the big lake form one day to the next. Late July and Early August should have your best opportunity ofr good weather. The water in the lake is usually warm enough by then that you can dive with a wet suit if you're warm blooded like I am. Whenever we head up to Duluth in the summer we always bring long pants and a jacket just in case. One day last May we had close to 70 degrees in Hayward (An hour south) and the temp was 35 in Superior with a strong east wind off the lake. Good Luck and have a great trip!
http://www.lakesuperiorcircletour.info/
http://www.great-lakes.net/tourism/circletour/superior/
http://www.lakesuperiortravelguide.com/
http://www.haywardlakes.com/
http://www.lakesuperiorcircletour.info/
http://www.great-lakes.net/tourism/circletour/superior/
http://www.lakesuperiortravelguide.com/
http://www.haywardlakes.com/
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The north shore can be cold if there's a wind from the south or east, the water temps never get very high. Out of the wind you can get miserably hot. You'd be best served bringing everything from summer to late fall clothing.
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