[Rick Sperko]

Wisconsin has had a program since the early 70's to mark some roads as "Rustic Roads." Not always, but often they are beautiful. Sometimes when I happen upon one I will go down it to check it out. Last fall I hit a great one on my Bullet when the leaves were changing. This morning I set out to find another one.

It turns out the state will send you a "Rustic Roads Motorcycle Tour" patch if you send them 10 pictures of your bike by different starting signs. So I took my first picture today by RR 86.

Kind of a cool way to set out on a Sunday ride. I just have to remember to take something better than my cell phone for pictures.

-Rick

Edit: I wanted to add that 86 was just great towards the end. There was a nice area with turns and small hills. It was an absolute blast to ride.

[Blltrdr]

Rick, great pic and story about the rustic roads. I spent some time during my Marine Corp days training at Camp Douglas and enjoyed traveling around your state. Keep posting your pics of your rides.

Blltrdr

[woodboats]

I would love to see some more photos of your area.
I think for me, seeing where people ride (through the eyes of the rider) is my favorite part of the forum.
Cheers

[bob bezin]

well i did'nt take my camera along buy i just got back from a 130+ trip from viroqua to cashton then along 33 to lacrosse onalaska and doun the mississippe to genoa then home . 33 is one  curve after another. with spectacular views as you near lacrossethey even have scenic view pulloffs. and hwy 35 down the mississippi is just grand.

[t120rbullet]

well i did'nt take my camera along buy i just got back from a 130+ trip from viroqua to cashton then along 33 to lacrosse onalaska and doun the mississippe to genoa then home . 33 is one  curve after another. with spectacular views as you near lacrossethey even have scenic view pulloffs. and hwy 35 down the mississippi is just grand.

I took 33 back from the REunion last year. That part through Wildcat Mountain State Park is breathtaking.
Switchbacks in S. Wisconsin? Who would have thought!
Too bad I was on my HD and it was pouring rain.
I'm doing it on the Enfield this year. Hopefully dry.
CJ

[1Blackwolf1]

  Another great ride is around the lakes from Superior to Ashland on Hwy 13 to Hwy 2.  Have done that one a couple of times.  Will.

[t120rbullet]

  Another great ride is around the lakes from Superior to Ashland on Hwy 13 to Hwy 2.  Have done that one a couple of times.  Will.

I was on that a few years back as part of the Lake Superior circle tour.
Ah, all this talk of quality riding makes me want to pack up and go someplace.
CJ

[baird4444]

well hell...
 why don't you cum down  to Illinois; I'll call in sick and we'll ride a bit...
   gotta bring the NEW ONE...   - Mike

[Leonard]

well hell...
 why don't you cum down  to Illinois; I'll call in sick and we'll ride a bit...
   gotta bring the NEW ONE...   - Mike

Why don't you call in sick and haul yourself up to the REunion next month?

[bob bezin]

yah you could even trailor the bike to my place  and ride from here with me , oleo, and a friend witha guzzi. my wife and the friends wife will haul all our gear in  a car.  its about 80 or 100 miles. interested?

[1Blackwolf1]

  What day and where (I'm so in the dark).

[baird4444]

well hell...
 why don't you cum down  to Illinois; I'll call in sick and we'll ride a bit...
   gotta bring the NEW ONE...   - Mike

Why don't you call in sick and haul yourself up to the REunion next month?

That would be a tough one...   seems I'm taking a 4 day week end the 6th -9th
to meet a friend to ride bout 60 miles East of Nashville, Tennessee.
           http://www.motorcycleroads.us/regions/tn_mid_north.html

[bob bezin]

blackwolf. do you mean the rally? lanesborough min. july 19 20 21.

[baird4444]

blackwolf. do you mean the rally? lanesborough min. july 19 20 21.

hey BoB...   that's June-
http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/blog/2009/03/royal-enfield-spring-rally/

                        - Mike

[1Blackwolf1]

  I'll see what I can do..I'm going to a rally the 5-7 June in Elroy, Wisconsin.  Good rally..small crowd, nice peolple, lots of twistys and hills.  But I'll see what transpires.  Will.