Big 2015 Summer ride to the wonderful land of Colorado, canyons of Utah, Nevada desert, and Death Valley soon to be added. (to the right ---->). This summer's rides coming up!
Still not sure where the 2016 big ride will wind up.
As always, click on pics to enlarge. Day rides continue to be added below.
Monday, June 6, 2016
Actually stayed in Illinois - not too bad
Well, surprisingly, with a full day of great weather to go riding, decided to stay around home, mostly flat, straight roads. First got back into riding 5 or 6 years ago, enjoyed finding little quirky places in rural IL before discovering the great roads just a little further away for some fast, sporty, twisties riding.
Today, just a smooth day cruising. Stumbling on roads leading me to places I haven't been to in years. Honestly, except for making a few passes at Starved Rock, no traffic, scraping pegs once or twice - except for that - all the other miles were slow and smooth and no WOT. Honestly, could have done it on a harley with no fear of needing to use the front brake and lay 'er down..
The Indian Creek Massacre monuments that I wrote about several years ago, now have been joined by a third. A great rural park and a rather cool story. Wikipedia Story about the Indian Creek Massacre
The creek that was dammed by settlers - causing problems for the Potowatami further downstream.
And, several hours later, going in a general "my house is north and east of here" direction, came across the Cherry, IL. Miles away, the mountain of a slag pile rises above the absolutely flat landscape. Their story of disaster in 1909, costing the lives of 259 men and boys can also be found on Wikipedia. Wikipedia Cherry Mine Disaster.
Today, just a smooth day cruising. Stumbling on roads leading me to places I haven't been to in years. Honestly, except for making a few passes at Starved Rock, no traffic, scraping pegs once or twice - except for that - all the other miles were slow and smooth and no WOT. Honestly, could have done it on a harley with no fear of needing to use the front brake and lay 'er down..
The Indian Creek Massacre monuments that I wrote about several years ago, now have been joined by a third. A great rural park and a rather cool story. Wikipedia Story about the Indian Creek Massacre
The creek that was dammed by settlers - causing problems for the Potowatami further downstream.
And, several hours later, going in a general "my house is north and east of here" direction, came across the Cherry, IL. Miles away, the mountain of a slag pile rises above the absolutely flat landscape. Their story of disaster in 1909, costing the lives of 259 men and boys can also be found on Wikipedia. Wikipedia Cherry Mine Disaster.
Driftless In May
A couple of early season getaway weekends to the Driftless area of Wisconsin. Some winter gravel left on the tighter turns the first time, great, clear roads the second. Great open sightlines that early in the season as the trees are just beginning to bud. Great roads and great fun. Wasn't stopping in the tight stuff - too much fun - so this is the best I have.
And a great trip to the Iowa side of the river tearing up county route 9. Enjoying Marquette.
About as good as it gets for the Midwest. Great roads, countryside, and folks. Gotta get back soon.
And a great trip to the Iowa side of the river tearing up county route 9. Enjoying Marquette.
About as good as it gets for the Midwest. Great roads, countryside, and folks. Gotta get back soon.
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