Author Topic: A Dirty Wild Dog Rides to God's Country to Visit Da Yoopers, Eh. (Read 45347 times)

big oil · « **Reply #500 on:** May 26, 2018, 12:30:55 am »

It’s a rocky trail, perfect for an off road tire like a Michelin Pilot Power size 190/50/17 rear and 120/70/17 front

big oil · « **Reply #501 on:** May 26, 2018, 12:32:02 am »

Came upon this little stream crossing. What was I to do, I’m on a street bike not a dual sport or dirt bike. Will I make it across?

big oil · « **Reply #502 on:** May 26, 2018, 12:34:54 am »

Does a bear shit in the woods? I was relieved to get the Duc back on the tarmac. Once I arrived back to the tarmac, I saw this sign. Great. Luckily, I only had to ride the loose gravel for a few miles.

big oil · « **Reply #503 on:** May 26, 2018, 12:36:01 am »

A pic of the Duc with Cliff Mountain behind.

big oil · « **Reply #504 on:** May 26, 2018, 12:38:09 am »

I love my Duc.

big oil · « **Reply #505 on:** May 26, 2018, 12:39:33 am »

A little reading for you WildDog’s about the Cliff Mine.

big oil · « **Reply #506 on:** May 26, 2018, 01:53:25 am »

From Cliff Mine, I continued north to ride a road what can only be described as heavenly. Five Mile Point road is nothing but curves, roller coaster perfect pavement, and Lake Superior’s beautiful blue waters.

big oil · « **Reply #507 on:** May 26, 2018, 01:56:08 am »

Following pics of the views Five Mile Point road offers.

big oil · « **Reply #508 on:** May 26, 2018, 01:57:21 am »

An Iron Ore freighter in the distance, most likely sailing toward Duluth, Minnesota or Superior, Wisconsin.

big oil · « **Reply #509 on:** May 26, 2018, 01:58:28 am »

Curves, curves, and more curves.

big oil · « **Reply #510 on:** May 26, 2018, 01:59:38 am »

And best of all, hardly any cagers.

big oil · « **Reply #511 on:** May 26, 2018, 02:01:54 am »

I even rode this stretch of hard packed gravel to practice my TT skills. Love riding dirt on a non-traction control bike. No electronic nannies to get in the way of steering with the rear.

big oil · « **Reply #512 on:** May 26, 2018, 02:06:24 am »

Turned around and rode back towards Eagle River, Michigan. Decided to stop for a drink break at a roadside picnic area named, WC Veale Park.

big oil · « **Reply #513 on:** May 26, 2018, 02:08:25 am »

After quenching my thirst, back on Heavenly road aka Five Mile Point Road.

big oil · « **Reply #514 on:** May 26, 2018, 02:09:14 am »

Back to the main road towards Eagle River, Michigan.

big oil · « **Reply #515 on:** May 26, 2018, 02:11:23 am »

This monument shows respect to Douglas Houghton, for which the County is named after.

big oil · « **Reply #516 on:** May 26, 2018, 02:14:51 am »

Arriving at Eagle River.

big oil · « **Reply #517 on:** May 26, 2018, 02:22:43 am »

Whoopsie Daisy, I need to back up to Calumet. I just discovered several pics I didn’t include.

More pics of the amazing church.

big oil · « **Reply #518 on:** May 26, 2018, 02:24:45 am »

And the fire station.

big oil · « **Reply #519 on:** May 26, 2018, 02:27:25 am »

A building erected in 1891, now Carmelitas.