Wheaton
Have anything in mind for roads for us? Or are you going to share when we get thier? Makes no difference to me, was just wondering what was going on for roads for Saturday.
devanator
@dev,
I will use MS Streets & Trips to plan a couple of routes (1 long & 1 short) for those that don't have their own route in mind. I will print out a route sheet for those that are interested.
All those that are interested, please PM me so I get a rough idea how many route sheets to bring. I know many know the area better than me, so I won't bring alot. So if you don't PM me, there may not be one for you...
Keep in mind that I did not ride much north and west of Sparta - just 1 day - so the routes will generally be south and west of Sparta. If you want to ride north and west of Sparta you will have to contact some of the MN riders or locals that know the area.
As has been stated before, WI Motorcycling website is your friend. If you are not familiar with the area - it will give you a summary of some the best roads in the area. You should buy a map of southwest WI during your trip to the area or beforehand.
Keep in mind that last year, I knew nothing about the area beforehand, but picked out a map and with a little word from opt8low that cnty P was a good road, figured out a decent route in about 10 to 15 minutes. We had a good time last year, except for the fact that it was hotter than all get out!
My routes will tend to weave back and forth east and west as you go north and south...if you do the same you should have a good time.
Regarding road conditions, I don't have the definitive word on chip and seal as I have not been up to cnty P lately, maybe a local on the board can help out with that. I do know that earlier in the summer, an east west road (WI 56) from the MI river to Viroqua was closed for road construction. The alternative to that is to use a cnty road or WI 82.
As a last comment, I have received some advice but not alot on this thread, therefore most of what my routes entail are from WI motorcycling - as confirmed by my own riding experience.
As has been stated before, you really can't go wrong if you want to take your own route and do a little homework by looking up the WI motorcycling website ahead of time. If you come to CFO, don't know the area and haven't checked out that website -shame on you...
Is it possible for someone to have some printed maps of the area that we could mark up with some suggested roads.
Where would there be a good place to pick up/ buy a map of the state (Wisconsin of course)
@ huron:
I would think most gas stations or convenience stores in that area would have a map. I know that the gas station next to the La Crosse motel last year had some good maps. I still have mine - what happened to yours
eh?