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Nearest lodging options to Whiskey Creek Resort


Walhalla (~5 miles):

Alpine Motel‎
7831 E US Highway 10
Branch, MI 49402-9629
(231) 757-2875

Outland’s Long Lake Resort‎
7410 U.S. 10
Walhalla, MI 49458
(231) 757-2142
http://www.outlandslonglakeresort.com

Baldwin (~15 miles):

Outdoor Inn‎
7176 S. M-37
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-3137
http://www.outdoorinnbaldwin.com/

Red Moose Lodge‎
8982 S M 37
Baldwin, MI 49304-8084
(231) 745-6667
http://www.redmooselodge.com/

Knotty Pine Inn‎
9261 S M 37
Baldwin, MI 49304-8029
(231) 745-9757

Motel BBT‎
9425 S M 37
Baldwin, MI 49304-8026
(231) 745-4779

Whiskey Creek Classic 2013


Whiskey Creek Classic Dual Sport 2013

AMA National Dual Sport
June 1-2, 2013, Custer, Michigan

Join us for a classic Dual Sport ride through the scenic Manistee National Forest in western Michigan. There are plenty of beautiful, remote and scenic forest roads, miles of cycle trail and a bit of pavement to tie it all together. Also available – a separate ADV routefor the big bikes – using dirt, gravel and paved road (but almost no sand).


What was it like last time? Awesome. Check out the 
video and photos (and here) to form your own opinion.

Pre-Registration is closed, can still sign up on-site.

This is a route sheet ride, maps and GPS data are provided to keep you on track.
Michigan is sandy country, street legal knobby tires are strongly encouraged. This ride is aimed at DRZ400 class bikes, but all are welcome!
Participants can experience both days or just one.
Gas stations are located directly on the routes.
Street Legal bikes and riders only. 94db max strictly enforced.

Whiskey Creek Resort with camping, cabins, showers, pool and on-site restaurant!

120+ miles on Saturday with another 100+ for Sunday. Shorter options available.
Route Sheets, Maps and GPS data provided at Registration.

Lunch, courtesy of Peacock LTD, will be provided on Saturday right on the route. Dinner at the Lodge on Saturday night is also included.

Door Prizes provided on Saturday after dinner.

RV and Tent Camping, plus cabins available on site. Reservations for camping recommended. 

Local motels available.

$40/Day – Discounts for AMA or GLDS Membership

Technical inspection and registration Friday 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, Sat/Sun 8AM to 10AM

Registration for the event, camping and technical inspection is at the Lodge.

Directions to Whiskey Creek:

(US-131 and US-10 intersection is our starting point.)
Map (PDF) available:

West on US-10 from US-131 16 miles to Baldwin (M-37/US-10 intersection).
South on M-37 half a mile to 7th Street (Wesco Gas Station on corner).
West on 7th Street for 5 blocks to Cherry St (stop sign).
South on Cherry 1 block to 52nd/Carr/Kinney/56th (one road, many names).
West on 52nd/Carr/Kinney/56th (across RR tracks) almost 13 miles to Walhalla (makes a sweeping turn to the right; you want to turn left on Walhalla).
South on Walhalla 1 mile to Hawley (road tees).
West on Hawley 1.5 miles to Woods Rd (dirt, Whiskey Creek Sign).
South on Woods Rd 3 miles (take the right fork in the road about 2.9 miles).
Campground entrance is on the right.
The Lodge is the large building on your right as you enter the campground.

More information:

info@gldsmc.com
Jeramey @ (989) 751-6863

Club Ride #3 2013

Club Ride #3

Club Ride, May 18-19, 2013. Frederic, MI


This is a Club Ride, it’s not an event. There are no entry fees, no donations, no membership requirements, nothing. Just come ride with a few fellow Club members.

Don’t worry about crowds – these are small, social functions. We also provide dinner on Saturday night. Feel free to bring a dish to pass, but don’t feel obligated.

Two loops. Street legal bikes only – There is also direct trail access from here for unlicensed bikes (county roads are open to ORVs).

Details in our forum (Members Only). Want to check out GLDS; not a member yet? Email us for more information.

Private campground, reservations suggested. Cabins on site, nearest motels in Grayling.

Club Ride #2 2013

Club Ride #2

Club Ride, April 27-28, 2013. IdleWild, MI


This is a Club Ride, it’s not an event. There are no entry fees, no donations, no membership requirements, nothing. Just come ride with a few fellow Club members.

Don’t worry about crowds – these are small, social functions. We also provide dinner on Saturday night. Feel free to bring a dish to pass, but don’t feel obligated.

Two loops. Street legal bikes only – NO direct trail access from here for unlicensed bikes.

Details in our forum (Members Only). Want to check out GLDS; not a member yet? Email us for more information.

Rustic camping on private property. Campgrounds and Motels in Baldwin.

Club Ride #1 2013

Club Ride #1

Club Ride, April 6-7, 2013. Pioneer, Tennessee (Ride Royal Blue)


This is a Club Ride, it’s not an event. No money, just come ride with a few fellow Club members.TNGroupShot

This is a new location for us with a lot more off-road riding opportunities. We will have 2 routes laid out for regular dual sport (expect pavement and dirt, that’s what is here). We also have a full riding “park” available with lots of rocks, hills and other challenges, plenty of great gravel road riding too. 

We are staging from Ride Royal Blue Campground. They have cabins and campsites available. Reserve in advance (web or phone: (423) 784-9445) and be sure to indicate you are with GLDS.

There are other cabins and chain motels not far away. This is at the north end of TN along I-75, on the Stinking  Creek Road exit.

CookOut on Saturday at the campground pavilion.

There is no cost, but there is a local permit needed if you ride in the park – available online and locally. We have Maps, Route Sheets and GPS Tracks. We are putting the routes together on-site a few days prior to the ride. Come early and help, if you dare.

Directions to Ride Royal Blue:

I-75 South to Stinking Creek Road, Exit 144 in TN.

Turn right at the exit stop sign

Travel 4 miles to resort entrance on right.

Questions? Info@gldsmc.com

Annual Meeting 2013

GLDS Annual Club Meeting

Noon on Saturday, March 9th, 2013 at the Dell Event Center in St Johns, Michigan

Annual club meeting, new and prospective members welcome!

Our annual meeting is Saturday, March 9th. It starts at noon and will end by five. We will be providing food and soft drinks. You are welcome to bring a dish to pass, but this is a catered event so no need (or just bring desert). Major thanks to everyone who has brought the delicious sides and deserts at the last meetings, it’s been great stuff!!

meeting

Saturday, March 9th, noon to 5 PM.

Lunch is being catered in by Get Catered.

Meeting is from noon until 3 with food starting at noon.

Location is 5556 Michigan 21 St Johns, MI 48879.
About 3 miles east of US-127 on M-21.

From US-127:
Take the M-21/St Johns exit.
East on M-21 three miles to Dell Event Center on south side of the road.


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2012 Schedule Archive

GLDS Board Meeting
December 3rd, 2011 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Wheel Inn, St Johns MI

GLDS Annual Meeting
March 10, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Daisy Dell, St Johns, MI

GLDS Club Ride #1
March 31 – April 1, 2012
Location: Tellico Plains, TN

GLDS Club Ride #2
April 28-29, 2012
Location: IdleWild

GLDS Club Ride #3
May 19 – 20, 2012
Location: Frederic

Whiskey Creek Classic (AMA National DS)
June 2 – 3, 2012
Location: Whiskey Creek

GLDS Club Ride #4
June 23 – 24, 2012
Location: Hoxeyville

GLDS Club Ride #5
July 7 – 8, 2012
Location: Gwinn

GLDS Club Ride #6
July 28 – 29, 2012
Location: Mancelona

Ted’s Chandler Hill Challenge (AMA National DS)
August 18 – 19, 2012
Location: Wolverine

GLDS Club Ride #7
September 8 – 9, 2012
Location: Lewiston

GLDS Club Ride #8
September 22 – 23, 2012
Location: Lupton

GLDS Toys for Kids
October 6 – 7, 2012
Location: St Helen

GLDS Club Ride #9
October 20-21, 2012
Location: Hamilton

Club Ride #9, 2012

Club Ride #9 aka The Chili Run

Club Ride, Oct 20-21, 2012. Hamilton, MI


This is a Club Ride, it’s not an event. There are no entry fees, no donations, no membership requirements, nothing. Just come ride with a few fellow Club members. Don’t worry about crowds – these are small, social functions. 

One big loop. Street legal bikes only – lots of dirt and pavement, bigger bike fun.

Details in our forum (Members Only). Want to check out GLDS; not a member yet? Email us for more information.

Limited camping/parking on site. Nearby campgrounds and motels.

Toys for Kids 2012

This is a Club Charity Function, it’s not an event. No money, just come help out a great local charity. There’ll be some riding too, if you are interested. Food included in the price and the price is still FREEEE. Dinner on Saturday.

Please bring a new toy to donate to the local Toys for Kids charity (not required, but highly recommended). Toys can be for any age and of any value. New toys only, please.

Public Campground, nearby Motels available.

Details in our forum (Members Only).

Want to check out GLDS; not a member yet? Email us for more information.

Club Ride #8, 2012

Club Ride #8

Club Ride, Sep 22-23, 2012. Lupton, MI


This is a Club Ride, it’s not an event. There are no entry fees, no donations, no membership requirements, nothing. Just come ride with a few fellow Club members. Don’t worry about crowds – these are small, social functions. We also provide dinner on Saturday night. Feel free to bring a dish to pass, but don’t feel obligated.

Two loops. Street legal bikes only – NO direct trail access from here for unlicensed bikes (county roads are open to ORVs).

Details in our forum (Members Only). Want to check out GLDS; not a member yet? Email us for more information.

Private camground, reservation recommended. Motels in Rose City.