Getting there is half the fun. And just riding straight to Tomahawk, like I did this year, isn't nearly as fun. Normally, a buddy and I will find a new route each year to see something new. One year it was riding down to Iowa and taking the Great River Road up the Mighty Mississippi.
The following year we took both his kids along. They were troopers as it stayed below freezing for most of the ride.
Last year we rode up Wisconsin's "eastern seaboard". Cruising along Lake Michigan, then over to Lake Superior before heading south to Tomahawk.
Ready to leave my house. My buddy Pete on the left. Hard to believe we've each been riding more than 30 years.
Lake Michigan
"Roughing It" on the shore of Lake Michigan
One of the water falls feeding Lake Superior
Too much to see and do. Always a good time, rain or shine.
Lake Superior From Above
Lake Superior "On The Beach"
Pete wanted to walk in two of the great lakes on the same day.
Lots more riding including Porcupine Mountain, some rain, three different meals of Pasties (a Michigan favorite of breading stuffed with meat, potatoes and sometimes vegetable) and on to Tomahawk in time for Friday's parade.
Lots more riding including Porcupine Mountain, some rain, three different meals of Pasties (a Michigan favorite of breading stuffed with meat, potatoes and sometimes vegetable) and on to Tomahawk in time for Friday's parade.
Here's a picture of the main drag through Tomahawk, WI. 
On Friday night they shut down the town and start the festivities with a bike parade. Harley hosts through HOG (Harley Owner's Group) participation, demo rides, bike shows, vendors, food and fun.
On Friday night they shut down the town and start the festivities with a bike parade. Harley hosts through HOG (Harley Owner's Group) participation, demo rides, bike shows, vendors, food and fun.
Tiny Tomahawk, which boasts two Harley manufacturing facilities, swells from roughly 3000 residents to 30,000 bikers looking to see some fall colors and enjoy the last big ride of the season.
Bikes range from new.
These sidecars give a group of blind riders a neat opportunity to feel the wind and bugs in their teeth.
To bizarre...
To classic...
To the very old...and cool.
After the parade, main street is shut down. Semi trailers with bands already playing are driven into place at either end of the main drag. Bikes line the curbs and middle, along with all the side streets. It's like a little Sturgis.
In addition, churches, schools, sport groups like the local hockey league host tents providing every imaginable form of food and drink for the attendees. Good stuff.
There's always plenty to do over the week-end. Maybe you're into racing. How about garden tractors hopped-up and screaming?
Or maybe you'd rather race on a bar stool?!?
Bikes range from new.
These sidecars give a group of blind riders a neat opportunity to feel the wind and bugs in their teeth.
To bizarre...
To classic...
To the very old...and cool.
After the parade, main street is shut down. Semi trailers with bands already playing are driven into place at either end of the main drag. Bikes line the curbs and middle, along with all the side streets. It's like a little Sturgis.
In addition, churches, schools, sport groups like the local hockey league host tents providing every imaginable form of food and drink for the attendees. Good stuff.
There's always plenty to do over the week-end. Maybe you're into racing. How about garden tractors hopped-up and screaming?
Or maybe you'd rather race on a bar stool?!?
Then there's the car & bike shows that range from the smooth...
To the Rat & Rough...
Too much to see and do. Always a good time, rain or shine.
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