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mitreadhead 10th Annual Fall Color Ride

Camping at Hotel (base camp): Hometown Inn

The 2019 All-4 Michigan Fall Color Ride
leaving Indian River on October 12th 2019 at 9:00AM sharp.
» TICKETS FOR THE 2019 FALL COLOR RIDE ARE ON SALE NOW! «

Registration starts at 7:00am and ends at 8:45, at the Hometown Inn

SATURDAY 10/12/2019

ADVANCE PACE RIDE designed for Sport SxS and quads. Registration starts at 7:00am and ends at 8:45 at the Hometown Inn. We will be riding to Atlanta for lunch at about NOON (which is included with registration fee). From there we will ride North up to past Millersburg and loop back through Millersburg for snacks and gas before heading back to Indian River. There is gas in Millersburg and Atlanta.
Total of 130 miles

MODERATE PACE RIDE a little slower and shorter will leave at 9:15 sharp and will follow the same route to Atlanta for lunch and return to Indian River at a slower pace returning around 5PM.
Total 110 miles

SUNDAY 10/13/2019

We will have a shorter Ride leaving at 9:30AM and returning by 3PM.

COST

Tickets are per person include guided ride and a buffet lunch.$5 for each ticket sold will be donated to the National MS Society, Michigan Chapter

PREPARE (What ever shall I wear?)

What to bring?

  1. You must bring a signed waiver for each person driving or riding. (waivers will be sent with tickets)
  2. All drivers and riders must wear helmet and Eye Protection, except for side by side with seat belts and roll cages. All machines must be checked in and tagged with a number. Make sure ALL DRIVERS CHECK BACK IN at the end of the ride by dropping off your numbered tag. 
  3. All machines must be in good working order and meet noise standards.
  4. All machines must have PROPER LICENSE & PERMITS available locally or on-line
  5. You Need Both: License Fee to ride on non-private property, $26.25 & Trail permit for state designated trails & routes $10.00
  6. Bring winter outer wear and dress warm. A good pair of boots, gloves, goggles or face shield, a helmet liner and rain suite are highly recommended. Michigan weather can change fast, rain, snow or end of the world, we still ride!
  7. You should also carry something to drink and a snack.

Our guides will be in front and end of the line and ready to assist you.

All riders must know and obey the basic rules for ORV use on Michigan roads
(CLICK HERE FOR ORV OPERATING HANDBOOK & LAWS)

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11th MICHIGAN TREADHEAD ORV COLOR RIDE OCT 12-11, 2019

Communication will be on the GMRS Ch-2 (462.5875 MHz) for the group to listen.

GPX files that we load into our GAIA GPS are attached

Also is the overview map for those that would rather try and follow along on the image

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Registration starts at 7:00am and ends at 8:45 for Advance, 9am for Moderate pace.

Truck & Trailer parking on Bundy Road (shown below)

MORNING LINE UP

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TWO OPTIONS

ADVANCE PACE RIDE designed for Sport SxS and quads. 

Registration starts at 7:00am and ends at 8:45am at the Hometown Inn. After registration you will line up at designated locations, on the map above its on the right in orange. 

We will be riding to Atlanta for lunch at about NOON, 58 miles. Gas up in town before or after you eat and line up when done with both. 

From there we will take on a different route heading back to Indian River, 68 miles.
Total of 130 miles

MODERATE PACE RIDE a little slower and shorter Registration starts at 7:00am and ends at 9:00am at the Hometown Inn. Morning Line Up Map Will leave at 9:30 sharp and will follow the same route to Atlanta as the Advance group for lunch, 58 miles. Gas up in town before or after you eat and line up when done with both, see Lunch Line Up Map. and return to Indian River on a slightly different route of 60 miles returning around 5PM.

LUNCH LINE UP MAP

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Have a breakdown that can't be fixed, you can call Chatter's Towing at 989-785-2050 for pick-up.

  1. Leave Safe Stopping distance between machines and ride single file.
  2. Always make sure the machine behind you sees where you turn.
  3. Have your headlights on at all times. LOW BEAMS ONLY, no blinding light bars
  4. Watch behind you for cars passing you on main roads.
  5. Watch for other mixed traffic on the roads and routes.
  6. Pull as far to the right as possible when stopping, far right!
  7. Start with a full gas tank and fill up in Atlanta.
  8. Take it easy on road shoulders, do not tear them up!
  9. Remember someone is behind you; try not to shoot debris at them.
  10. Make sure you turn your machine # tag in when finishing the ride. Have Fun, Ride Safe!

Michigan weather can change fast, rain, snow or end of the world, we still ride!

  • Bring winter outer wear and dress warm.
  • A good pair of boots, gloves, goggles or face shield, a helmet liner and rain suite are highly recommended.
  • You should also carry something to drink and a snack.
  • All riders must know and obey the basic rules for ORV use on Michigan roads

Our guides will be in front and end of the line and ready to assist you.

Have fun, be safe! Dave G.

Any questions about the 2019 All Four Michigan Fall Ride e-mail dave@mitreadhead.com

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