KaiserSoze
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Well unfortunately I am going to be unable to get that  weekend off. My wife says ok, but my Boss denied it. 
Well Tom, I guess you'll just have to find another job! LOL. Hopefully you can make it next year.
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KaiserSoze
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Ok, here's what we have planned for the friday ride. If anyone local knows of any cool stops or good restaurants/bars along the route, please chime in.
Friday ride – Very interesting ride all Wisconsin, lots of hills and twisties and the northern Dragon. 169 miles, but plan on at least 5 hours with stops.
I'm thinking kickstands up at around 10 am. We can do a group breakfast somewhere in Westby around 9, or if people want to go out on their own that's cool too.
So leaving from the lodge, Ride north through Cashton, west on 33, 162, etc, until we reach Grandad Bluff. From Grandad Bluff, through Coon Valley, Chaseburg, and Stoddard, on the way to Genoa, where we can stop for lunch.
Possible lunch stops;
Big River Inn Restaurant
200 Beaver Street, Genoa, WI(608) 689-3200
http://www.bigriverinnwi.com/index.html
Londoners Bistro
500 Main St, Genoa, WI (608) 689-3949
http://www.mississippiriveradventures.com/londonersbistro.htm
I think the Londoner's place looks cool.
We will probably need to stop for gas in one of those towns, and we could stop if there is anything cool to stop for along the way. From Genoa, ride east through Viroqua and Lafarge (we can add stops in here if needed) on 82 until it connects with 33, west to Wildcat Mountain state park for another stop. From Wildcat Mtn towards Ontario, south on 131 to County rd P back to Westby.
Here's a link to the google map. (I tried to embed the map here but I don't know how). If anyone can download this onto a gps you will be my hero.
http://goo.gl/maps/82wn
Also note that there are plenty of easy routes back to Westby from anywhere along the ride, if anyone feels like they want to cut it short.
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arstaren
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Reged: 07/23/07
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Loc: Southeast ,Iowa, USA
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Well unfortunately I am going to be unable to get that weekend off. My wife says ok, but my Boss denied it.
Well Tom, I guess you'll just have to find another job! LOL. Hopefully you can make it next year.
Nah, kill the boss. They're a dime a dozen and time the rally with his funeral! 
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Tattooman
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Reged: 07/27/10
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Loc: La Crosse, WI
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Nice route. I usually don't go east of USH 61 much so that will be new ground for me. I did check with the local Highway dept and they may have some road constuction on CTH II in La Crosse county and I would suggest avoiding that road if the road construction is started. Otherwise I am getting pumped to meet a bunch of fellow brit bike lovers and go for a ride. 
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KaiserSoze
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Nice route. I usually don't go east of USH 61 much so that will be new ground for me. I did check with the local Highway dept and they may have some road constuction on CTH II in La Crosse county and I would suggest avoiding that road if the road construction is started. Otherwise I am getting pumped to meet a bunch of fellow brit bike lovers and go for a ride.
CTH II, is that county hwy 2? or II? The whole lettering system up there confuses me sometimes. If that road is under construction, maybe we can stay on 33 going out towards Grandad Bluff.
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Tattooman
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Loc: La Crosse, WI
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Just so you know here is WI County Highways all have letters and State highways all have numbers. I can check on the construction closer to that day but staying on 33 and skipping II would be a good thing if they are working on that road. II is a pretty good hill with very sharp curves that would suck when covered with gravel.
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roadworthy
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I'm just throwing this out there, but with a kitchen and gas and charcoal grills at our disposal, I see no reason why we can't throw down on some BBQ for dinner back at the lodge... I figure there should be a grocery store somewhere in the area with steaks and stuff.
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Buffal0
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I'm just throwing this out there, but with a kitchen and gas and charcoal grills at our disposal, I see no reason why we can't throw down on some BBQ for dinner back at the lodge... I figure there should be a grocery store somewhere in the area with steaks and stuff.
I'm with ya on that for sure Dave.....Nothin beats good BBQ, & brews in my book. I've been perfecting my pork/beef BBQ ribs recipe since February. 
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roadworthy
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I'm just throwing this out there, but with a kitchen and gas and charcoal grills at our disposal, I see no reason why we can't throw down on some BBQ for dinner back at the lodge... I figure there should be a grocery store somewhere in the area with steaks and stuff.
I'm with ya on that for sure Dave.....Nothin beats good BBQ, & brews in my book. I've been perfecting my pork/beef BBQ ribs recipe since February.
and I have yet to find a steakhouse that can make one better than I can... man, I'm getting hungry
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sbs287
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Westby has all the ammenities that we need. Grocery Store, gas, plenty of places to eat.... Central Express is good for breakfast. The Old Town Supper Club on the south end of town is also a good place to eat. We should easily be able to play things by ear.
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