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« on: October 09, 2008, 08:02:48 AM »
The peak fall colors are rolling south through Wisc.
I'm thinking of heading to central WI to take in the color show (and take some pics).

Anyone got a good route / roads to / thru central WI?
How about places to eat?

How gelled do my plans need to be to call a meet?
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« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2008, 08:06:59 AM »
Central is okay but the Door county area is really nice when it changes. Least I think so.  Bigsmile

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« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2008, 08:14:30 AM »
I think most of Wisconsin is Beautiful and I would would be up for a fall color ride.  Are you thinking this weekend?
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« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2008, 08:16:53 AM »
I'd be in for it.  When are you going.
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« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2008, 08:27:14 AM »
Quote from: CBRXXBLACKBIRD on October 09, 2008, 08:06:59 AM
Door county area is really nice when it changes. Least I think so.  

Everyone thinks Door Cty is nice, so everyone goes there... which makes for lousy traffic.
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« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2008, 08:43:37 AM »
Quote from: HipGnosis on October 09, 2008, 08:27:14 AM


Everyone thinks Door Cty is nice, so everyone goes there... which makes for lousy traffic.



I have never hit bad traffic going there, I guess I have been lucky.
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« Reply #6 on: October 09, 2008, 09:20:26 AM »
Things are starting to get nicely colorful up here Hip'er.  You might try the area between Tomah and Eau Claire, paralleling the Interstate.  Quick access for you, both to and from plus there's a lot of nice riding in there and probably an area you haven't spent a lot of time in.

Just an idea.....
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« Reply #7 on: October 09, 2008, 10:04:39 AM »
I was up in northern Wisconsin a couple weeks ago and the colors were well on their way...
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« Reply #8 on: October 09, 2008, 11:38:12 AM »
Quote from: coopdway on October 09, 2008, 09:20:26 AM
Things are starting to get nicely colorful up here Hip'er.  You might try the area between Tomah and Eau Claire, paralleling the Interstate.  Quick access for you, both to and from plus there's a lot of nice riding in there  and probably an area you haven't spent a lot of time in. Just an idea...

Hansons Holdup is in that area.  Would make a good lunch and view stop.
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« Reply #9 on: October 09, 2008, 11:47:49 AM »
R. Markus that looks like it was a blast.
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« Reply #10 on: October 09, 2008, 02:30:08 PM »
I'd like to go Saturday. Arcadia may be a little far...

I can post a route suggestion later.
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« Reply #11 on: October 09, 2008, 07:08:36 PM »
I was just up north this past weekend...  The colors were turning late according to the locals, but they thought that they would be peaking sometime this weekend.  Here's a shot taken near Montreal, WI (just west of Whitecap Ski area)

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« Reply #12 on: October 09, 2008, 07:15:21 PM »
Ok, here's a suggestion in 3 parts for a Saturday ride.

Starts at Denny's in Middleton and ends at Quaker Steak and Lube. Should start 9-9:30.

My Zumo shows a total of 318 miles for 6 hours 21 minutes. It may be a little ambitious, but can be cut back at any time.

Part 1, Middleton to Gays Mills:
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Part 2, Gays Mills to Ontario:
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« Reply #13 on: October 10, 2008, 04:10:26 AM »
Quote from: bobwirka on October 09, 2008, 07:15:21 PM
Ok, here's a suggestion in 3 parts for a Saturday ride.

That's nice, and all...
But travelwisconsin.com's fall color report says the better colors are more north than west.
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« Reply #14 on: October 10, 2008, 04:49:20 AM »
That looks like a good ride Bob.  It may not take in the peak color areas, but still looks like it could be fun.  Is a go for sure?
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« Reply #15 on: October 10, 2008, 05:37:46 AM »
Check this link out before going http://www.todaystmj4.com/bloggers/craigkoplien/27853939.html
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Quote from: arktazz on October 10, 2008, 05:37:46 AM

Check this link out before going http://www.todaystmj4.com/bloggers/craigkoplien/27853939.html



Thanks for the link, I'll be heading out to that dark red block on the south end of Lake Winnebago shortly.

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« Reply #17 on: October 10, 2008, 07:49:51 AM »
Here's my route:

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I'll be at Suzies cafe on the east edge of Lomira at 8:30 Saturday morning for breakfast.  Stands up about 9:30.

After this route I'm going to the German Harverst Fest in Omro for late lunch, early dinner (I grew up on german cooking) and music (gonna get my 'oomp-ha' on!).

 
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« Reply #18 on: October 10, 2008, 08:49:14 AM »
I was thinking about heading up Hwy 55 from Shawano to Crandon on Saturday. Probably stop at Perkins in Shawano for breakfast first, and leave there about 10am
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« Reply #19 on: October 10, 2008, 03:27:23 PM »
Looks good for Saturday.

Breakfast at Denny's on Greenway Blvd at 9.

Beautiful day tomorrow...
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