Kathy R Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Mitch, This is a first rate ride tale. Thank you very much for sharing. If this place is still there it's worth a stop. National Motorcycle Museum I can vouch for the Sparta-Elroy bike trail. I did 35 miles of it one fine morning. It was the most memorable ride of my life, thus far. Link to comment
Mike Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Are there enough of those nice roads for an UN? It's not out of the question. I think the entire area of SW Wisconsin (everything circled in blue on the map below) is pretty much like what I was describing: valleys, bluffs, and tons of scenic, twisty roads with good pavement. Do like I did - stay off the main highways, stick to the lettered county roads - and you're just about guaranteed a good time. I'll have to admit that the thought has crossed my mind. The area isn't as spectacular--as in Rocky Mountain Spectacular--as some, but I'd rank it among the very best riding areas in the U.S. Really, the roads are stunningly good. There are quite a few camping and hotel options, and an abundance of worthy sites to visit within a pretty reasonable radius. If anyone is interested in hosting/organizing in the future, I'd urge you to contact Les. Link to comment
eddd Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Are there enough of those nice roads for an UN? It's not out of the question. I think the entire area of SW Wisconsin (everything circled in blue on the map below) is pretty much like what I was describing: valleys, bluffs, and tons of scenic, twisty roads with good pavement. Do like I did - stay off the main highways, stick to the lettered county roads - and you're just about guaranteed a good time. I'll have to admit that the thought has crossed my mind. The area isn't as spectacular--as in Rocky Mountain Spectacular--as some, but I'd rank it among the very best riding areas in the U.S. Really, the roads are stunningly good. There are quite a few camping and hotel options, and an abundance of worthy sites to visit within a pretty reasonable radius. If anyone is interested in hosting/organizing in the future, I'd urge you to contact Les. Thanks Mike. I just sent Les a PM telling her that you are ready to take on the task. Link to comment
Kathy R Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 I second Mike's nomination. I'd love to ride that area again. Lot's of fond early riding memories. The Big Muddy. Sweet little towns. Link to comment
Twisties Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 I second Mike's nomination. I'd love to ride that area again. Lot's of fond early riding memories. The Big Muddy. Sweet little towns. Do we do thirds? I'll be IN if it happens! Sounds absolutely perfect. Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 This will teach Mike to shut his mouth - or sit on his fingers! Link to comment
questrider Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 First off, that was fantastic ride tale. Mitch, you always fill your tales with lots of details as well as throwing some historical or background information in there. Excellent! Are there enough of those nice roads for an UN? It's not out of the question. I think the entire area of SW Wisconsin (everything circled in blue on the map below) is pretty much like what I was describing: valleys, bluffs, and tons of scenic, twisty roads with good pavement. Do like I did - stay off the main highways, stick to the lettered county roads - and you're just about guaranteed a good time. I'll have to admit that the thought has crossed my mind. The area isn't as spectacular--as in Rocky Mountain Spectacular--as some, but I'd rank it among the very best riding areas in the U.S. Really, the roads are stunningly good. There are quite a few camping and hotel options, and an abundance of worthy sites to visit within a pretty reasonable radius. If anyone is interested in hosting/organizing in the future, I'd urge you to contact Les. I ride this area quite a bit for weekend trips because it's all I've got for my surrogate backyard! A while ago I tried to gather some interest in perhaps planning a rider's weekend getaway in this area: http://bmwsporttouring.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Main=39750&Number=432123 And there were a few nibbles but the dates polled weren't in agreement and after talking with the motel owner I conceded there wasn't enough interest to block rooms so the dream died. It is a fantastic area and Mitch's ride tale illustrated this well. The beauty of it is that it's only the tip of the iceberg and there are literally hundreds of little twisty roads all over this area. Link to comment
JayW Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Outstanding Mitch - Your effort is a Ride Tale model of information, inspiration and entertainment. Link to comment
Quinn Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Outstanding Mitch - Your effort is a Ride Tale model of information, inspiration and entertainment. I had a little trouble viewing the footnotes and bibliography. Mitch has now set the bar so high that I'm going to have to enclude a diorama for extra credit in my next ride tale. --- Link to comment
russell_bynum Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Your ride tales kick ass. Link to comment
Crazy_Canuck Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Great ride tale Mitch. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment
KeithS Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Very nice. Really enjoyed your insights and commentary. Link to comment
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