2026 Heartland Rally 8/29-9/5, 2026 Official Thread

[emptysea]

I see it but dont see any rt numbers or road names

You should be able to scroll down for written directions.   Not ideal, but might be helpful.

Also, I fixed a couple of mislaid waypoints on the route so the directions should not have a u-turn in the middle of the route. However, that does not mean there will not be a u-turn or two during the actual ride. Lol

[LucienLeFranc]

Worked great importing into my Garmin GPS.

I also tried importing the .gpx into my Android Kurviger app, and it loaded 99% correct with this discrepancy:

   

The 99% is probably an instance of conflicting map data between apps. The best solution is just to install Scenic if you want 100%  fidelity on this trip using your iOS or Android device.

[emptysea]

Official Rally Dinner. 

In Wisconsin tradition, our rally dinner, being a very special occasion, will be held at a supper club.  Specifically Hi Point Steakhouse in Ridgeway, Wisconsin.  Click the link for menus and a little history of this restaurant.  

We have a reservation for 6:00pm on Thursday, September 3rd.  I know some of us will be gone by Thursday, but we should have a good number of us still around.  I will get a head-count on 8/27 or so. 

While there is no dress code at Hi Point, a nice shirt with a pair of jeans would fit the atmosphere nicely.

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And, speaking of dining, I created this spreadsheet of restaurants in reasonably close proximity to our home base.  

Rally Dining Options. 

I am told that you do not need to have Excel, much less know how to use it, to view this.   Please report back if you cannot see it here.   I will also have printed copies at the rally (if I remember).

[the Ferret]

I can see it and I excel at very little

[Cormanus]

I tried on my tablet where I have Excel installed. It forced me to a log in and then told me I couldn't, apparently because I don't have an account in EmptySea's business.

If I right click on the link and open it in a new browser tab, it works fine.

[emptysea]

For those arriving at the rally on 8/29 or 8/30 and perhaps looking for a non-motorcycle event, The Spring Green General Store is hosting its annual BeatleFest from 11:00am to 5:00(ish) on 8/30.  It's free.  You might want to bring a folding chair (which of course, all of you driving out will have packed).   Here's a little more information for you.  BeatleFest Link