The events will begin on Friday, August 28th at 8:00 a.m. in Plymouth, MN.  Those from the metro area will be meeting for breakfast at the Plymouth Perkins (northwest corner of hwy 55 and 494)  map to Plymouth Perkins.

Kickstands up at 9:00 a.m. sharp.   We will head west on Hwy. 55 to Buffalo, then north to Brainerd on Hwy 25 and then Hwy 210 and 371 to Nisswa (137 miles from Perkins to Nisswa).

 We will be meeting  for lunch at "ZORBAZ" on Gull Lake at 12:00 p.m.. They are located about 3 miles west of the Days Inn on County Road 77  http://www.zorbaz.com/.  After lunch we will head to the Days Inn. (more details to follow)

The next event will begin with a ride at 2:00 p.m. around Mille Lacs Lake, lead by local members John and Cindy. A dinner stop at the end of our day will be at  "Timberjack Smokehouse and Saloon" in Pequot Lakes.  http://www.timberjacksmokehouse.com/  located between Nisswa and Pequot Lakes on Hwy 371

Saturday, August 29th  We will start the day following breakfast, John and Cindy will lead us on another scenic day beginning with a ride to Walker.  We will stop-shop and have lunch in Walker, followed by a ride to Itasca State Park to see the Headwaters of the Mighty Mississippi. Itasca State Park Visitor Guide & Map($5 individual day pass) After Itasca, John will lead us on some scenic back roads back to Nisswa. (more details to follow)

Saturday evening we will gather for a group dinner of local cuisine. The details are yet to be determined, but minnows will be at your own expense for dinner!

Sunday, August 30th a group ride will begin after breakfast and the ride will head south toward home for most.

Days Inn, Nisswa -(218-963-3500)  A block of rooms has been held.  Ask for the "MN Valk" block when reserving your room. The block consists of 4-NS queen rooms @ $71.99 + tax and 6 NS double rooms at $80.99 plus tax per night. Amenities: continental breakfast, Indoor heated pool, sauna, whirlpool and more.

Nisswa is amid the Land of 10,000 Lakes surrounded by the City of Lake Shore, Pequot Lakes, Crosslake, Pine River, Jenkins and Merrifield. Nisswa has grown into a destination for locals and visitors alike. 

Please  RSVP with ETA to T.P. @ 612-875-1106 or Ebony Red @ 651-983-7635.

Days Inn - Nisswa

                                                           

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Photos below from the 7th Annual VRCC Chapter Ride in Alexandria, MN