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This week on Moto Map Monday: Maine

“Where to ride?” is the question and “Moto-Maps^®” is the answer! Moto-Maps are travel size 3.5″ x 6″ laminated flip charts of scenic back-roads for motorcyclists. Each booklet includes six to seven maps with turn by turn directions for 6 or 7 loops. Each ride is a full day trip ranging from 3 to 8 hours to complete. The maps cost less than $10.00 a piece and are available at www.shop.roadcaptainusa.com

This week we are featuring the Maine edition of Moto-Maps Back-Road Touring Guides. This edition features seven scenic motorcycle rides that explore the back roads of Maine. If you are taking a motorcycle trip to Maine you should make sure to get this back-road touring guide.

Moto-Maps compact size make them a great stocking stuffer for the motorcyclist in your life. They are also a great tool for Road Captains.

Click here for more information on the Maine Moto-Map from www.Shop.RoadCaptainUSA.com

Click here to see all 25 Moto-Maps

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Daylight savings time is here and it is almost officially spring. Get ready for riding season with Road Captain USA products from our online store at www.Shop.RoadCaptainUSA.com

Please visit our site to see the wildly popular 12 volt cigarette lighter adapter for use on your motorcycle. It connects to your motorcycle battery via the fused pigtail connection used on Deltran battery tenders utilizing an SAE-2 connector. This handy devise can be used to recharge your cell phone or power a GPS system. We also sell the pigtail connectors, extensions, and heated garment adapters.

Also available at our online store is the Moto-Maps product line with easy to follow laminated ride guides. Additionally we carry the Ride Like A Pro product line featuring three different training DVD’s and the RLAP Book. This training material will have you riding like a pro in no time.

We still have a few Harley-Davidson branded pocket knives and lady biker earings. 

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As the Site Coordinator for the 2012 Maryland/Delaware State HOG Rally I can assure you that I am bowled over in shock about the host hotel being sold out shortly after online registration opened! I will gladly accept credit for this wildly popular rally. Yes, the Wisp is full! Don’t worry! Deep Creek Lake is a resort community and has the lodging capacity to house thousands of skiers, boaters and even bikers!

In addition to The Wisp ski resort there are a number of motels, inns and B&B’s in McHenry and Oakland that are conveniently located for the rally. There are luxury cabins, house rentals and camping facilities. You can research lodging on your own or wait for the rally committee to publish alternate lodging. Here are some of my personal recommendations:

Lake Star Lodge: The Lake Star Lodge is close to the rally site, on the lake and each room has a lake view and small private patio. Of the 20 rooms 10 are still available as of the writing of this article. Some rooms have a fireplace which may not be so useful in June but I loved it when I visited in November. The location is also convenient to The Fort, Archie’s and a number of other DCL attractions. Gas stations, convenience stores, restaurants and gift shops are all close by. Call 301-387-5596

The Lodges at Sunset Village: The Lodges at Sunset Village are the newest (most modern) lodging in the area. The cabins are decorated in luxury rustic. Amenities include flat screen TV, gas powered fireplace and a kitchenette. Some cabins have an outdoor hot tub. The cabins vary in size and can accomodate groups of 4 to 12 people. I took my parents to the Lodges one weekend in the fall and my mother equates these cabins with the ultimate vacation lodging. She says “they are over the top”! The owner of the lodges is a HOG member and has given us a fantastic discount. 10% off of a 2 night stay or the Super Rally 4 Day Special. Stay Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 25% off and get Sunday at no charge! Call 866-320-1341

Inn at Deep Creek: I have not stayed at the Inn at Deep Creek but I look forward to doing so as soon as possible. Situated on the lake next to the Honi Honi, Uno’s and across the street from Garrett Cinemas the location can’t be beat. There is a swimming pool overlooking the lake and a gas powered grill where customers can grill up their own poolside party. Although the inn is 5 miles from rally headquarters, this might be where the party is really at!  Call 301-387-5534

Oak-Mar Motel: The Oak-Mar is 12 miles south of the rally in Oakland and offers lower rates than the motels closer to Deep Creek Lake. There is a restaurant onsite making breakfast, lunch and dinner a convenient matter. There is also a Pizza Hut nearby and the motel is located between two pharmacies. There is also a Sheetz gas station close by. I consider the Oak-Mar to be a clean inexpensive place to stay and recommend it if you are watching your budget. Call 301-334-3965

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The March issue of East Coast Biker Online is now available. Click here. Check out a new never before published article from Diana on page 24. My monthly product review column is on page 42. I also have an article about the 2012 Maryland/Delaware State Rally in Deep Creek Lake in June on page 32. Registration for the rally opened on March 1st and the host hotel is already sold out! I’ll make alternate hotel information available shortly. This is going to be a great rally!

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Online registration is now open for the 2012 Maryland Delaware State HOG Rally. Visit the official rally website at www.MDDESTATEHOGRALLY.com to see for yourself. This is a good excuse for those of you out there in the blogosphere to visit Maryland. Deep Creek Lake is the best riding we have in the state and we would love to meet you at the rally. Please come and be our special guests. We look forward to meeting you at the rally.

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