Starved Rock Fall Colors Cruise / Meet

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Oct 10, 2010 | 02:23 PM

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Starved Rock Fall Colors Cruise / Meet

It's the time of year where scenic drives look better than ever thanks to the colorful leaves, and the cool air is a little treat to engines. Because of this, I feel a group drive is in order, in this case to Starved Rock State Park to enjoy their Sunday Brunch. Reservations have been made for 2:00 PM (the earliest they could do).

Now, since a large portion of this meet will consist of the drive (primarily on very fun and scenic blacktop back-roads, already tested by Jeggy and myself), I ask that everyone wanting to participate in the drive keep a level head and makes sure not to endanger themselves or others (both within our group and the other drivers / riders on the street). I have confidence this won't be an issue with our members, but I just want to mention it to be on the safe side. We likely will be driving at a spirited pace, but nothing reckless. The pace Jeggy and I took on our reconnaissance route today allowed for a lot of fun while never causing any reason for traction control to kick in (had it been on.

). I intend to lead the drive, and I plan on taking a very a similar pace in order for everyone to have a good time while remaining in everyone's comfort zone. If, for any reason, you would rather just meet us AT Starved Rock, you are certainly more than welcome to do so based on the itinerary posted below.

During the drive, we will be using these guidelines, so please read them and be familiar with them: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=286130

Also, all past, current, and future owners are welcome on this drive!!

Itinerary: (Sunday, October 24, 2010)
9:00-9:30 AM - Meet at Century Tile parking lot in Bolingbrook, IL
9:30-10:00 AM - Prep to leave (get gas, food, go to the bathroom, etc.)
10:00 AM - Leave Century Tile on the planned route
12:00 PM - Arrive at the lodge at Starved Rock State Park (this time might vary some based on what kind of time we make on the drive)
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Look for parking, walk some trails around the park or get some extra runs in on the nearby roads. Work up that appetite!
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Eat Brunch
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Mingle a bit, determine how people are leaving (via my route or highway)
3:30 PM - Return drive on the same route we took there. I imagine some people may want to return via the highways in an effort to save time, which is perfectly fine. Also, everyone is more than welcome to arrive and leave at their own convenience.

Here is the meeting location:

http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&q=Cent...7GM53_8YsK&z=16

I will PM everyone on the list a few days before the event with the route and my phone number in case you need to reach me; therefore, if you think you MAY come but aren't sure, go ahead and add your name to the list tentatively. If you chose to join last-minute and wish to see the route, send me a PM so I can forward you the message. I'll try to respond to any PMs the night before the event.

The List:
K1ngfunK
jeggy
vtechick (tentatively)
klui_188
ruexp67
Zgradis (tentatively)
remote-control (tentatively)
sw05s2k (tentative)
Derty south
Stanislaw2K
Blendo
mrgarciainc (tentative)
Chris G.(he's not on s2ki much but plans to make it)
Drkphnx
Timbagoo (+1 maybe)
Mom and Papa 'funK (tentative)
hecash (80% likely)
dammitjim (tentative)
easy life
S2KNoir (tentative)
JaS2K06(+1)