Hi guys!
I will be riding over 1,000 miles AROUND Lake Michigan in the first two weeks of September 2015. The idea is to draw attention to what can be done with electric vehicles, promote the proper and respectful use of clean water, and make a documentary film about the trip.
I'll be meeting up with several other riders on parts of the trip to ride together as we Loop the Lake.
I'll be doing this on a 2007 Vectrix super scooter, a vehicle originally designed for about a 40 mile range. I purchased it last winter for $400 in completely NON-funtional condition. Since then, I've learned plenty about it, replaced the original batteries with those from a salvaged Nissan Leaf battery pack from a junk-yard, and added two more chargers built from some industrial LED power supplies.
The route of the trip will approximately follow the coast of Lake Michigan, following the backroads, with stops at public EVSE, campgrounds, RV parks, and wherever else I can get a charge.
I'll be bringing with both several GoPros as well as a professional grade video camera to be able to film the documentary, including interviews with other DIY riders, learning about their projects and what makes them tick.
I could use your support! If you have any travel tips, know of some great places to stop (including the best local restaurants, etc.) or are not too far from Lake Michigan and have an electric outlet or couch I can use for an evening, please let me know!
I could also use some financial support. Seriously. All funds will go directly to making the project happen, including buying food, paying campsite fees, and purchasing camera media. If you can buy me a coffee or upgrade my lunch from Ramen Noodles to something better, I will forever be in your debt!
It will also be great if you could help me spread the word about the project! I have info about it posted at my blog, on GoFundMe, and have a Facebook page. Tell your friends! Blog, Tweet, or otherwise let folks know about this!
https://www.facebook.com/LooptheLake2 http://www.gofundme.com/loopthelake http://300mpg.org/loopthelake/Thank you so much!
-Ben Nelson
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Topic: Loop the Lake - 1,000+ Miles around Lake Michigan! (Read 719 times)