70 degree weekend in the MW! Where are we all riding this weekend?
10-09-06, 06:48 AM
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Yesterday was a beautiful day for a ride. I had an interesting encounter, as well. I was up in Michigan riding up to a stop sign and all of the sudden I heard, "How far are you going?" from behind. I almost crapped my chamois from the surprise. It was another rider from a nearby town who turned out to be a really nice guy. We rode together for a little bit, but I was close to my turnaround point and I had to get home in time to go to work. Too bad we couldn't have ridden together longer.
I took my camera along, so enjoy a picture.
I took my camera along, so enjoy a picture.
10-09-06, 07:24 AM
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DX, thanks for reminding me. I need to remember the camera for my afternoon ride today!
Hip, yeah, Oscar's gone for the time being. You know me, I like to change up the avatar once in a while. I don't have a metalurgical miracle to show off like you!
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Super....the socks are gone from the avatar!
10-09-06, 11:52 AM
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Next weekend looks OK (weatherwise) . want to organize something and start a new thread? I'll help.
I rode some of these roads on the Bike Psychos Century and surprisingly the traffic was light. We would want to roll out fairly early though to avoid any traffic issues.
Any other interest or thoughts? I still need to get clearence from the Chief but it is likely doable for me as it wouldn't be an all day thing. Later.
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10-09-06, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by CyLowe97
DX, thanks for reminding me. I need to remember the camera for my afternoon ride today!
Hip, yeah, Oscar's gone for the time being. You know me, I like to change up the avatar once in a while. I don't have a metalurgical miracle to show off like you!
Hip, yeah, Oscar's gone for the time being. You know me, I like to change up the avatar once in a while. I don't have a metalurgical miracle to show off like you!
I went through hell getting that thing so I'm braggin' on it every chance I get.
And although I've had that as my avatar forever, I have to think that Rad has the longest-running, original, unchanged avatar here.
10-09-06, 07:02 PM
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I didn't get any riding in this weekend.
I've been dealing with a skunk in my basement window well and the all the aftermath.
My house stinks. Literally.
I've been dealing with a skunk in my basement window well and the all the aftermath.
My house stinks. Literally.
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10-09-06, 07:15 PM
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that sux!
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10-09-06, 07:52 PM
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I blew off the HHH route and decided to just set out. As near as I can tell, I did this route:
https://www.routeslip.com/map.php?map=11051
Primrose Center Rd. was a lucky find. Narrow, country roads with big hills, I nearly dropped a lung somewhere out there. I wish I brought a camera to share some pics. The area SW of Madison is exceptionally nice, I highly recommend it.
https://www.routeslip.com/map.php?map=11051
Primrose Center Rd. was a lucky find. Narrow, country roads with big hills, I nearly dropped a lung somewhere out there. I wish I brought a camera to share some pics. The area SW of Madison is exceptionally nice, I highly recommend it.
10-10-06, 09:45 AM
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iab, looks like you hit the area south of the HHH, which stays north of Hwy 18/151. Fantastic area for riding. I can't wait to get back up there.
I was able to get 31 miles in on Monday afternoon, which I took as a day off. The wind from the NE was not a lot of fun, but the sun made the day great. I took a bunch of pics, but they are still on the camera at home.
This weather ain't gonna last.... dang.
I was able to get 31 miles in on Monday afternoon, which I took as a day off. The wind from the NE was not a lot of fun, but the sun made the day great. I took a bunch of pics, but they are still on the camera at home.
This weather ain't gonna last.... dang.
10-10-06, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by CyLowe97
I was able to get 31 miles in on Monday afternoon, which I took as a day off. The wind from the NE was not a lot of fun, but the sun made the day great. I took a bunch of pics, but they are still on the camera at home.
This weather ain't gonna last.... dang.
This weather ain't gonna last.... dang.
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10-10-06, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by CyLowe97
iab, looks like you hit the area south of the HHH, which stays north of Hwy 18/151. Fantastic area for riding. I can't wait to get back up there.
I was able to get 31 miles in on Monday afternoon, which I took as a day off. The wind from the NE was not a lot of fun, but the sun made the day great. I took a bunch of pics, but they are still on the camera at home.
This weather ain't gonna last.... dang.
I was able to get 31 miles in on Monday afternoon, which I took as a day off. The wind from the NE was not a lot of fun, but the sun made the day great. I took a bunch of pics, but they are still on the camera at home.
This weather ain't gonna last.... dang.
I don't get to that area often and I forget how nice it is. My parents have a farm house between Mineral Point and Hollendale so I know the area pretty well. It is always nice to head out on unknown roads though. In the middle of nowhere, there was a very large roadside stand with several "booths" selling wool, sheepskin, and other sheep products. It was a little weird but they were nice people and I got to refill my water.
I don't think many people realize you can get some great hills only 2 hours from Chicago. Next year I will organize a ride around there.
