Ann Arbor Saline Classic Bicycle Swap Meet and Show April 30, 2017

[catfish]

I think ML plans their spring show based on AA so that is not an issue .

They also plan it so it's not the same weekend of the Copake bicycle auction.

 

[Tim the Skid]

I drive 12 hours to get to Memory Lane. And it takes me 14 hours to get home from AA. So, no. I didn't think anyone would be offended.

I drive at night and sleep in my car in the parking area.

 

[catfish]

I drive at night and sleep in my car in the parking area.

I did that for the first 15 years or so. Slept in my truck for four days in row at Memory Lane before heading to AA to sleep in line in my truck.

 

[Freqman1]

I did that for the first 15 years or so. Slept in my truck for four days in row at Memory Lane before heading to AA to sleep in line in my truck.

That be diehard Ed! I know you aren't the only one though. Actually more than a few still rough it there every year. Twenty years of 'camping' in the Army cured me of any desire to do that though! V/r Shawn

 

[catfish]

That be diehard Ed! I know you aren't the only one though. Actually more than a few still rough it there every year. Twenty years of 'camping' in the Army cured me of any desire to do that though! V/r Shawn

There was over 300 people sleeping in line last year.

 

[tripple3]

I drive 12 hours to get to Memory Lane. And it takes me 14 hours to get home from AA. So, no. I didn't think anyone would be offended.

There was over 300 people sleeping in line last year.

Bicycle collecting is Serious, the diehards are there already buying the Good Stuff.
Please post pics for the left coast folks not going....

 

[Freqman1]

I always try to capture the event best I can. Maybe I should start taking notes like a reporter does when they cover an event. Never fails I get a bunch of PMs asking "who had the ______ in pic 4?"! V/r Shawn

 

[catfish]

I always try to capture the event best I can. Maybe I should start taking notes like a reporter does when they cover an event. Never fails I get a bunch of PMs asking "who had the ______ in pic 4?"! V/r Shawn

I try to take as many photos as I can. It's not always easy at AA. Show happens very fast. It's easier at Memory Lane.

 

[Flat Tire]

Just don't get lost! First year I went I figured it would be easy to find, I just guessed at an exit, next thing I know I'm in front of the Wolverines stadium, tons of graduates, moms and dads, walking around, took me an hour to go 5 blocks. Went by the Frat houses and it was party central, 1 place there were about 10 graduates out front, a pile of empty beer cans about 3 feet tall, and a sign that said "You honk we drink" hahaha...it was sorta fun. watching everyone

 

[OhioJones]

You should check cities around/near AA. AA is somewhat expensive to begin with. Or, you can always bed with my dogs. I'm about a 20-25 min drive from AA. And I don't think they'll mind as long as you pull your weight in the cleaning of the genitals department. Their rule, not mine.
Some cities to check: Livonia, Canton, Westland. You'll find hotels in each. All are within 30 minutes.