Help me find a WI to MI ride involving the ferry

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Permalink Reply by Arrak Thumrs on April 29, 2010 at 10:06am

That's what I'm talking about! :)
I've always wanted to ride that thing. I'll be very curious to watch this thread.

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Permalink Reply by Elliot Bennett on April 29, 2010 at 11:05am

Here is the route I took last summer to Muskegon MI. It was a great route. it was a loop from Chicago to Muskegon to Milwaukee and back to Chicago. The ferry is called the Lake Express. It was a great route, I am planning on riding it again this summer. Enjoy!


Chicago to Muskegon
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/il/chicago/750200588341

Milwaukee to Chicago Leg:
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/wi/milwaukee/195907596395

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Permalink Reply by JeffB on April 29, 2010 at 3:48pm

Thanks Elliot. If I can't find the ride info, this will come in handy. I printed out the route notes cue sheet; any changes or corrections I should know about?

Elliot Bennett said:

Here is the route I took last summer to Muskegon MI. It was a great route. it was a loop from Chicago to Muskegon to Milwaukee and back to Chicago. The ferry is called the Lake Express. It was a great route, I am planning on riding it again this summer. Enjoy!


Chicago to Muskegon
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/il/chicago/750200588341

Milwaukee to Chicago Leg:
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/wi/milwaukee/195907596395

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Permalink Reply by Joe TV on April 29, 2010 at 10:15pm

I rode the ferry westbound about this time last year. Pics from the trip are here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jknecht/sets/72157618879820147/

A great experience.

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Permalink Reply by Elliot Bennett on April 30, 2010 at 9:27am

There were a couple areas where I had to adjust, but stupidly I didnt take notes at the time...

Part of the reason I am doing it again this year! :-P

Jeff said:

Thanks Elliot. If I can't find the ride info, this will come in handy. I printed out the route notes cue sheet; any changes or corrections I should know about?

Elliot Bennett said:

Here is the route I took last summer to Muskegon MI. It was a great route. it was a loop from Chicago to Muskegon to Milwaukee and back to Chicago. The ferry is called the Lake Express. It was a great route, I am planning on riding it again this summer. Enjoy!


Chicago to Muskegon
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/il/chicago/750200588341

Milwaukee to Chicago Leg:
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/wi/milwaukee/195907596395

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Permalink Reply by cole bates on May 7, 2010 at 9:50pm

i did this trip a few years ago i might still have the maps saved some place. my parents live in muskegon so i make the ride up there at least once a year so i know it pretty well. here is the story of my first attempt, dont let i scare you.

http://1lesscarnews.blogspot.com/2008/09/some-things-you-just-gotta...

http://1lesscarnews.blogspot.com/2008/09/some-things-you-just-gotta...

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Permalink Reply by Barry Niel Stuart on May 8, 2010 at 4:08pm

I know Mel Welch organizes an early May ride that takes the Lake Express high speed ferry from Milwaukee to Muskegon, MI, then goes down to Holland for the Tulip Time Festival, then returns to Milwaukee. You might check with Mel for next year.

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Permalink Reply by Bernard Joseph Hannigan on May 8, 2010 at 6:39pm

Go a little further north for a much cooler ride, more pristine areas, AND a true steamship
journey. The SS Badger is domestic coal fired...

http://www.ssbadger.com/home.aspx

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Permalink Reply by JeffB on September 29, 2010 at 4:08pm

Elliot, I'm finally getting around to this trip, so I thought I'd reactivate the thread to see if you did it again this summer and if you had any updates? Any advice would be appreciated.

I've got a full week, so I want to take my time and explore and linger a bit. I usually just ride all day from stop to stop. I'm thinking a long day one to MI City or New Buffalo, and then 50-60miles/day after that. So if you have any side trips or sites/food stops you recommend, let me know.

I'll probably pack camping gear, but most likely use motels.


Elliot Bennett said:

Here is the route I took last summer to Muskegon MI. It was a great route. it was a loop from Chicago to Muskegon to Milwaukee and back to Chicago. The ferry is called the Lake Express. It was a great route, I am planning on riding it again this summer. Enjoy!


Chicago to Muskegon
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/il/chicago/750200588341

Milwaukee to Chicago Leg:
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/wi/milwaukee/195907596395

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Mulcky on September 30, 2010 at 8:51am

When I plan bike tours, i love to do a google map serach for "brewery" along my route. A nicely crafted beer tastes extra good while on lengthy bike rides.

So, for your route you've got:

Shoreline Brewery in Michigan City, IN

The Livery in Benton Harbor, MI

New Holland in Holland, MI

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Permalink Reply by JeffB on September 30, 2010 at 9:37am

Thanks Kelvin. I've only been seeing recommendations for the winerys in MI. I'm not much for wine though.

On another note to anyone who's done this route, would there be any advantage to doing it in the reverse direction: Chi to Milwaukee to Muskegon to Chi?


Kelvin Mulcky said:

When I plan bike tours, i love to do a google map serach for "brewery" along my route. A nicely crafted beer tastes extra good while on lengthy bike rides.

So, for your route you've got:

Shoreline Brewery in Michigan City, IN

The Livery in Benton Harbor, MI

New Holland in Holland, MI

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Permalink Reply by John Greenfield on September 30, 2010 at 10:03am

Here's a write-up of a multi-modal train/bike/ferry/bus trip I did you might consider:
http://votewithyourfeetchicago.blogspot.com/search?q=muskegon

Metra to Kenosha
Bike to Milwaukee
Ferry to Muskegon
Bike to South Haven
Indian Trails bus to Chicago

Cheers,

John Greenfield

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