La Crosse to Chicago
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La Crosse to Chicago
Planning a trip from La Crosse to Chicago, via Amtrak on 9/27 to La Crosse, with overnight stops at Wildcat State Park, Baraboo, Green Lake, Sheboygan, and Milwaukee, then back to Chicago. I've got the first 4 days mapped out*, from Sheboygan I'm good without routing like I've done for the first four days. Any feedback on my routes would be appreciated. There are some long days but I think I'm up for it. I'll be riding a Novara Randonee with a lightweight 1 man tent and a sleeping bag for camping; several nights I'll be staying with friends.
https://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path...ldcat-Mountain
https://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path...ark-to-Baraboo
https://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path...-to-Green-Lake
https://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path...e-to-Sheboygan
I'm dependent on my floor pump for keeping my tires inflated properly when riding locally. What are some tips for keeping tires inflated on a daily basis when touring? I have a Topeak frame pump but no guage. Do most people on tours carry a gauge?
Thanks!
https://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path...ldcat-Mountain
https://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path...ark-to-Baraboo
https://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path...-to-Green-Lake
https://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path...e-to-Sheboygan
I'm dependent on my floor pump for keeping my tires inflated properly when riding locally. What are some tips for keeping tires inflated on a daily basis when touring? I have a Topeak frame pump but no guage. Do most people on tours carry a gauge?
Thanks!
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I use a Topeak road Morph G (G= gauge). It mounts behind a bottle cage and has its own fold-out footpad. If you want to invest in a gage that'd be cheaper. Or you could do the calibrated finger pinch test
On your trek to Sheboygan, consider a minor detour north to Eden, WI. One of my fav breakfast stops, The Eden Cafe, is there...homemade potato pancakes-->Yum! Their Whole Trout & Eggs is also great. And all of their pies are homemade. I'm always stuffed when I leave.
On your trek to Sheboygan, consider a minor detour north to Eden, WI. One of my fav breakfast stops, The Eden Cafe, is there...homemade potato pancakes-->Yum! Their Whole Trout & Eggs is also great. And all of their pies are homemade. I'm always stuffed when I leave.