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Ore to Shore Part 1

I woke up this morning at the Holiday Inn in Marquette, MI.  We left home yesterday around 11:30am and headed for Marquette. 

Loaded and ready.
 
 

We stopped at my mom and dads for a short visit and then got back on the road. From there we stopped at the Clare rest area for Butterfinger coffee.
Traversing the Mighty Mac


Then straight through to St. Ignace.  We had the traditional BC Pizza and climbed Castle Rock.

The final steps to the top.
 

On top of the Rock!
 
The family cruiser waits in the parking lot.
 
Looking up.
 

After getting gas we were on the road again to Marquette.  There was a short stop in Munising for ice cream and then the final leg of the trip.  We checked in at the Holiday Inn and were in our room at 10:20pm.  A long day on the road.

Todays plan is to get a short ride in and check out some of the course.  Then packet pick up and spaghetti feed for our pre race prep.  Stay tuned for more.

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