SPECIAL . . . CMCSUD049 return to the Sault

Thursday, September 3 2015

Members of the Sudbury CMC chapter 049 are returning to Sault Ste. Marie for their Labour Day ride through Michigan's Tunnel of Trees.

CMCSSM032 members have been invited to join the Sudbury group for dinner Saturday night (September 5) at at location yet to be announced.

On Sunday (September 6), Sault members are also invited to join the Sudbury chapter on their ride through the Tunnel of Trees, lunch at Leg's Inn in Cross Village and a stop in Mackinaw City before returning to the Canadian Sault.

Be sure to watch your email as more details become available.

EchoBay

1st Officer and Road Captain

CMC Chapter 032

Sault Ste. Marie, ON

CMCSUD049 and CMCSSM032
group shot - July 2015 
in Blind River

Rider's choice leads to Hwy 552

Tuesday, September 1 2015

Tuesday night CMC members met at the new A&W on GNR north of Second Line prior to their mid - week ride. EchoBay, MrsEchoBay, Buck, and Drifter were joined by our newest member, KarenM.  Also joining the group for some pre - ride chat were Kranky (on his way to work) and Kee (on her way home from work).

After introduction all round, it was Drifter's choice to ride a Hwys 17 north, 556, 552, 17 south loop. Leading the way, Drifter set a pace that balanced the group's experienced riders with our newest member's first group riding experience.  The route is one of Drifter's favourites with its numerous downhill twists and turns on 552 as it descends into the Belleview Valley. 

The ride was an excellent opportunity for KarenM to enjoy a mix of highway riding and backroad cruising and a chance to ascend Mile Hill with its wind turbines like sentinels standing along the south ridge.

Returning to our A&W starting point, we stopped for a chow and chat session and by 9 pm we went our separate ways.

It was great having KarenM join us and also to have Buck riding with us again.

A reminder to everyone that there are only 7 more scheduled rides this season.

Drifter
CMCSSM032 Blogger

(l to r) EchoBay, MrsEchoBay, KarenM, Drifter, Buck

Riding with an old friend

Sunday, August 30 2015

Well Sunday's ride turned out great with a surprise guest, Timid (Rob) who came up to visit Friday and decided to join us on the ride for part of the way as he headed back home. Timid was a founding member of CMCSSM032 before moving to south eastern Ontario. We escorted him out to Bruce Mines then said our goodbyes before continuing on the rest of our ride.  It's always nice to see out - of - town members of the CMC family and reconnect with old friends.

We rode through the back country behind Bruce Mines.  It was a beautiful day with the leaves starting to turn different colours, the smell of freshly cut hay in the air, cows grazing and mini horses running in the fields.  Part way along, we stopped for 20 minutes at a local park for a rest stop to stretch and have a washroom break.

We continued on for the rest of our ride ending back at Hwy 17 west. From there, we proceeded over to Bucci's Restaurant in Echo Bay were everyone was treated to some complimentary appetizers from the owner, Marco. After most of the group enjoyed lunch from the $8.95 all - you - can - eat buffet, we headed back to the Sault and Brewster and Kido headed to Goulais River.

Wow! What a great day for a ride .

On today's ride were: Brewster, Kido, Kranky, Professore, Hooleo, FBI, MrsEchoBay, EchoBay and guests BP and Timid.

Before leaving the Sault, Spike came out to meet us at the Husky and say hi.  Spike was working so he wasn't able to join us on our ride.  Also stopping by was our newest member, KarenM who rides a 650 Yamaha VStar.  She was unable to join us for the Bruce Mines ride but was excited to be a member of CMC, meet some of the local CMC members and is looking forward to joining the group another day.  Welcome to the CMC family KarenM.

So it was another great day spent with our CMC chapter members. For those of you that couldn't make it, maybe next time.

Just a reminder!! We only have 8 scheduled chapter rides left this year.  If you haven't been able to make it out so far this year, you might want to soon, before we're done for the season.

EchoBay

1st Officer and Road Captain

CMC Chapter 032

Sault Ste. Marie,ON

 

(l to r) EchoBay, Kranky, Hooleo, guest BP, 

Professore, Brewster, Kido, MrsEchoBay, FBI

Old familiar route, new stop

Sunday, August 23 2015

Today we headed to St. Joseph Island.

We waited until 11:15 am at the Husky East then headed out for our ride.  After cruising the four - lane to Hwy. 548 and the island turnoff, we followed 548 east from the four corners towards Hilton Beach.  At the Hilton Road we turned right riding past Twin Lakes, Busy Beaver Campground and All Tribes Camp until we intersected Hwy. 548 on the other side of the island. Turning right again, we rode under a maple tree canopy past historic Holy Trinity Anglican church built in 1882, Crowder and Gilbertson maple syrup operations, around Sailors Encampment past another historic church - Church of Mary built in 1879 - to Richards Landing. From the Landing, we continued out of town and back to the four corner and the bridge road.

There we made a first time stop at Mom's Restaurant for lunch. While we were there, we had a surprise visit from Buck and JoJo who stopped in to say hi and share a few laughs.  Buck had us all laughing all the time he was there. He sure in hell hasn't lost his sense of humour.  It was nice to get to visit a little with them as they have been unable to join us for awhile.

After we were finished lunch, we continued chatting with Buck outside before we headed for home.

Our timing was pretty close to being right on considering we were only home 1/2 an hour before it started to rain.

On today's ride were: EchoBay, MrsEchoBay, Drifter, Dusty, Fuzzy, Hooleo and guest B.P.

It was nice to see the members that came out and enjoyed the ride.

For those of you that couldn't make it today maybe you can make to our next ride on Tuesday August 25th  2015 *** Weather Permitting  ***.

EchoBay

1st Officer and Road Captain

CMC Chapter 032

Sault Ste. Marie, ON

(l to r) Fuzzy, guest BP, Hooleo, JoJo and Buck (standing)

Dusty, Drifter, Echo Bay and MrsEchoBay

US ride to Whitefish Point

Sunday, August 16 2015

Sunday's ride into the US was exciting as always.

We met at our OLG casino at 8:45 am - Vic, Kranky, Rosey, Needles, DD,

MrsEchoBay, EchoBay and Dusty who came with his car to follow the group. Mary B. was in town with her daughter visiting and came to see us off. It was nice to see her again. After Needles gave a brief outline of our trip, we were ready to hit the road.

At 9:00 am, we left for the States, where we met up with Hooleo & Bonnie at the gas bar where we all filled up. We took off on our adventure with Needles as Road Captain and DD as his copilot and our tail gunner, Kranky and his copilot Rosey bringing up the rear. Dusty followed in his car.

 

We rode together watching for any critters that might be in our way and there were a few but they were frozen in time to put it politely. The weather was great;  a little cloudy which made it perfect for riding with our leathers on.

After we arrived in Paradise, Michigan, Needles pulled over at a gas bar so everyone could get a pop or coffee and relax for a few minutes. Once everyone had finished their drink, we continued on to Whitefish Point Light.

When we arrived, it was interesting to see all the artifacts that they had from ships and the lighthouse and to enjoy some yummy treats at the Fudge Shop.  The view from the beach was very nice with children swimming and people using metal detectors to try and find buried treasure.

After some picture - taking, sharing a few laughs and camaraderie, we left Whitefish Point and Needles lead us back to Paradise where we had lunch at the Berry Patch Bakery and Restaurant. The food was scrumptious,  prices good,  service great and it was air conditioned. So much so, that after enjoying our meal we headed outside to get some heat. (LOL) At great place, this will be a "must stop" for our chapter on future rides to Paradise.                  

After a few minutes of chatting outside, we got ready to head back home.  

While riding back, however, we were stopped by a large tree that had fallen across the road blocking it completely. We pulled over and proceeded to help the folks that were stranded on the other side. Between our CMC members and others there, we were able to move the tree by breaking branches, brute strength and using a tie down to pull the tree with a truck. With it moved enough to allow passage, we were on our way again.

Once with most of our rides, the scenery was great and our members fantastic.  When we arrived in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, we filled our tanks again and Needles, DD, Kranky and Rosey left as three of them were working nights.

 

I can't say enough about this Sunday ride. We saw some beautiful country, had some great food, enjoyed each other's company and also lent a hand as a chapter when it was needed. What a great day!

EchoBay

1st Officer and Road Captain

CMC Chapter 032

Sault Ste. Marie ON

 (l to r) Needles, DD, Vic, MrsEchoBay,

EchoBay, Kranky, Rosey, Bonnie,

Hooleo and Dusty