That is always something to consider there. We will only be riding 6 miles on paved secondary roads, the rest will be gravel. The main traffic concerns in the area are around Gun Lake and Chief Noonday road which we will be avoiding. I did a solo trip last year on that weekend and had no problems at all.
Marc On Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 9:15:52 AM UTC-4 George Schick wrote: > Y'all may want to keep in mind that's Memorial Day weekend. Not sure how > crowded the roads around Hastings and the Yankee Springs Recreation Area > get during the year's first big holiday, but things might get a little > dicey. > > On Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 8:06:54 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > >> Hi Friends, >> >> The storms forecast for the weekend are going to force us to reschedule >> the ride. We needed to give ample time for those who are joining us from >> out of the area to prepare. >> >> Instead of Saturday 13th, the ride will now be Saturday, May 27th, 10:30 >> am. >> >> We are excited to see you then. >> Leah and Marc >> >> >> >> On May 5, 2023, at 12:04 PM, Leah Peterson <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> >> Reminder: Next Saturday is our first Unofficial Riv Ride of the season! >> If you plan to come, I’d love to know who we’re expecting ahead of time. >> You can say so in the comments. >> >> I can’t wait to see you and your beautiful bikes. >> ——————————————————————— >> >> Hi Riv Friends, >> >> Spring is here and it is time to announce our first Michigan Riv Ride of >> the season. >> >> Bring your favorite Rivendell to downtown Hastings, Michigan (parking lot >> behind Waldorff’s) on May 13th at 10:30 am for a ride with other Riv >> owners. We have a 35-40 mile route planned through beautiful Yankee >> Springs, and will end where we began, in downtown Hastings. Join us at the >> lovely Waldorff Brewpub where we will convene after, for food and drinks. >> https://www.walldorffbrewpub.com/story >> >> The road is gravel, so consider that when choosing what tires you’re >> running. If we get rained out, the ride will be rescheduled for May 27th, >> same time. This ride is not affiliated with Rivendell Bicycle Works; it is >> a meeting of like-minded riders who will probably ride Rivs. Ride at your >> own risk. >> >> We are so excited to see you there! >> Leah Peterson and Marc Irwin >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Apr 22, 2023, at 10:15 AM, Richard Rose <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> I was thinking Yankee Springs? I am thinking of driving over on Friday >> to ride the trail & camp @ Yankee? Short drive to Hastings Saturday morning. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Apr 22, 2023, at 9:58 AM, Marc Irwin <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> There is a nice single track course near the Deep Lake rustic >> campground. It's one of my favorite destinations for a weekend out of the >> house. >> >> Marc >> >> On Friday, April 21, 2023 at 3:28:12 PM UTC-4 [email protected] wrote: >> >>> Not only does this ride sound like a blast, but it also affords the >>> opportunity to ride some nearby singletrack. Might have to make a weekend >>> out of this one. >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On Apr 21, 2023, at 2:40 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Riv Friends, >>> >>> >>> Spring is here and it is time to announce our first Michigan Riv Ride. >>> >>> Bring your favorite Rivendell to downtown Hastings, Michigan (parking >>> lot to be determined) on May 13th at 10:30 am for a ride with other Riv >>> owners. We have a 35-40 mile route planned through beautiful Yankee >>> Springs, and will end where we began, in downtown Hastings. Join us at the >>> lovely Waldorff Brewpub where we will convene after for food and drinks. >>> https://www.walldorffbrewpub.com/story >>> >>> The road is gravel, so consider that when choosing what tires you’re >>> running. If we get rained out, the ride will be rescheduled for May 27th, >>> same time. 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