Road Captain:
Chris Lanpher with Deb as Event Planner for the trip.
Event Time:
Saturday, 7/22 – meet at 7:45 am with Kickstands up at 8 am.
Departure Location:
Big Barn Harley Davidson
Destination:
Originally wanted to plan a trip to Wabasha, MN for lunch at Slippery’s Bar and Grill – but prices for hotels along that part of the Mississippi would have been $250 - $300 per night. So changed it up – but it will still be a fun ride/adventure and learn all about the sizzle of Spam. “On days that end in ‘Y’, we end them with MMMM”.
Saturday: We will be traveling through back roads to Albert Lea Minnesota (approximately 4 – 5 hour drive). We will stop in Albert Lea for 2 to 3 hours to enjoy lunch on your own and shopping at Bergdale H-D. For those collecting your Dealer Check In – you can get one more this year. We are told they have an awesome apparel selection and always great sales. We will all meet back at Bergdales (time to be decided upon arrival) – for a slow back road ride to Austin to check in to your Hotel to relax before we all decide on a place to eat dinner.
Chapter Ride Officially ends upon arrival at your hotel. Hotel information listed below.
Sunday: Everyone will make their way to the Spam Museum for a tour:
Free Admission - Hours 10 am to 4pm
101 3rd Avenue NE Austin, MN 55912
507-437-5100 Spam-museum@hormel.com
Hotel information:
We could not find a hotel to block rooms. Chris and Deb are staying at the Cobblestone Inn. The hotels below are the ones in the area with the most rooms available however, feel free to reserve your room at any hotel you would like.
Cobblestone Inn $152 - $174
1000 16th Ave. NW, Austin, MN 55912
1-507-433-9797 staycobblestone.com/mn/Austin
Americinn by Wyndham $161-$233
1700 8th St. NW, Austin, MN 55912
1-888-312-2398 Wyndhamhotels.com/americinn/Austin-minnesota
RSVP Info:
You can RSVP using one of the following methods:
Go to http: http://www.dsmhog.com
Click on the event on the calendar then the RSVP button
OR
Use the HOGSCAN app. Find the event on the calendar icon then click on the thumbs up button.
Closed Event: Chapter activities are conducted primarily for the benefit of H.O.G. Chapter members. Closed Events are those events open to Chapter members and one guest per member. All guests must sign an event release.
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