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

[Lunchbag]

I'm able to view the route in Scenic on my phone, and I'm also able to view the dining options spreadsheet.  It appears that Sam's Airport Diner is closed, based on google maps and facebook.

[SneakyFast]

I'm able to view the route in Scenic on my phone, and I'm also able to view the dining options spreadsheet.  It appears that Sam's Airport Diner is closed, based on google maps and facebook.

Did you find Tri-State and Pie with the Scenic app on your phone using the search bar? Nothing was returned when I did that. Do I need more than the "free" Scenic trial?

Never mind. I searched routes on the map near Spring Green and found 2 with emptysea's name on them. One unnamed route, and one Lonesome Dove Lunch. I didn't find the Pie route, but maybe I can import it from the other files provided. This is all experimental.   I don't use navigation while riding.