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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 02:58 PM
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first time for the wife and i. leaving northeast iowa on 4th, staying at Lamphere campground.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 03:51 PM
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MNHarley- u guys tenting or staying in there "cabins"?
 
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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 08:29 PM
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Riding from Grand Junction, CO. Its not to bad of a ride, lots of options for getting up there. This year will depend on the weather for which route I will take. I like to stay dry as much as possible.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 08:32 AM
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Also leaving from southern illinois, probably Friday the third, coming back next saturday. Went last year, loved it, going again.

Staying at Buffalo Chip again as well.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 09:27 AM
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leaving and riding from lower Michigan on the 2nd, my first time going. Plan to take my time and stay off the interstate as much a possible
 
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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by dylder
Leaving St Louis on Friday the 3rd, heading up 40/61 to Hannibal and across the state on 36 - avoiding I-70. Overnight in Sioux Falls. Staying at Hog Heaven, not sure when we will head back home, just so I make it into work on the 13th.
Hey Dylder.......3 of us are leaving from St Charles Motor Sports Friday morning.....taking 70 to 63 and picking up 36 in Macon. Interested in riding with us contact me. We are staying in Vermillion SD Friday night.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 03:55 PM
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First time to sturgis leaving august third from Gull lake, Sk!! Nothing planned should roll in to sturgis early Saturday!! Does a guy need to book a place to stay or lots of places to throw tent down???
 
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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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anyone have any "must do" or "dont do" experiences from past years?
 
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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 07:05 PM
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On our way from Louisiana. It is MF'ing hot. Called a knock it off at 104 deg... it was supposed to get to 111.
 
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