End of July - Georgian Bay Coastal Route - Motorcycle tour.

[Jampy00]

Hey all, not a cruiser owner but planning a trip this year and wanted to see if any others are interested?. Itinerary says 8 days but my hope is to complete in 4 or so. about 850 miles of riding.
Following the route provided by: http://www.gotourontario.ca/Home/Index?lng=en

Here is what site says: Georgian Bay Coastal Route.
The Georgian Bay Coastal Route Motorcycle Tour is designed to take you on the best motorcycle roads around Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada. Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the clear blue water, as you cruise the best roads on your motorcycle vacation. Ride the roads less travelled, stopping to discover some of the best scenic vistas and attractions around the Bay.

All in all should be a great trip and pretty easy on the wallet, I'll be going with a buddy but I am extending a invite to GTA riders. Not 100% set on dates at this point but figure end of July.
Here is the planned route: ( hope link works)
http://www.gotourontario.ca/Home/Cus...8081983?lng=en
Points to remember

Come prepared and act responsible. Bring all your own gear and money and communications. We will be stopping as much as possible/needed for fuel/food/rest
We will be staying at hotels/motels so no camping required. We have a planner route and will do our best to stick to it.

Any questions let me know.

Anyone else planning trips this summer?

[matthew]

The east part of the route, along 69, is a snooze fest.

[Jampy00]

The east part of the route, along 69, is a snooze fest.

Great!, we can catch a nap or two. Thanks!

[TOTim]

That looks like a great trip. I have always wanted to go to the island. I'll keep an eye on this post to see when you are leaving. I may be interested. First I am going to do Victoria and back at the beginning of june. Any idea how long this would take?

[Jampy00]

That looks like a great trip. I have always wanted to go to the island. I'll keep an eye on this post to see when you are leaving. I may be interested. First I am going to do Victoria and back at the beginning of june. Any idea how long this would take?

No clue on the trip your planning. But as mentioned before we will be leaving end of July and plan on 4 or 5 days out and about.. I'll be sure to keep this post up-to-date for those are interested.

Thanks!

[MacDoc]

You are going to have to fill in a lot of sightseeing and side roads as 850 miles is very low in your time frame. That's a comfy 3 day and a decent 2 day.

I'd detail some of the side roads for zig zagging - especially in the Northern part - there are lots of experienced riders that can comment and offer suggestions - I'd bust it into two maps - eastern side and western side.

Not sure which part of the loop you are starting with but this side



You could meander up to the Forks of the Credit - have a coffee break at the new Shed location in Erin and then even take fantastic sailplane ride at Arthur. Make the trip truly memorable

http://www.yorksoaring.com/ - you would aim to arrive there around 11 am to get a good ride. It's weather dependent - exceptionally safe and even if you don't fly it's a nice place to watch - good club house..
If not then you can catch Eugenia Falls ( there is a local waterfall route ) and a good burger there - then go up Beaver Valley Road - nice ride - and intercept your planned route.

- just watch your ferry timing especially the weekends are busy that time of year.

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I'm not as familiar with the eastern portion but there are excellent roads to zig zag up below Lake Nippissing - to the east of your route. Lots of GTA riders live and ride in the area and there are very good roads.
The major roads your route covers are pretty boring and busy ( I can't see your custom map ) while there are gorgeous roads to the east of 69 to enjoy.



Just to give a range = North Bay is easily doable in the morning on the major road from the GTA - you could swing over by Huntsville and there are excellent roads north and west and then zig zag up to Sudbury.

Much depends on the day of the week - weekends are brutal for your entire route and be careful with fog on HWY6.
The maps at the top of this forum will give you some good roads in both areas.

Not a group rider but happy to answer questions.