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« on: December 22, 2006, 05:14:50 PM »
With a sunny day and idle hands - off to southwest Wisconsin for some curves. Partway into the ride I figured the mission would be to document the signs.

I started in Rockford, heading out at 11:30a and ended up in Freeport where I parked the bike shortly after dark. About 300 miles with two wheels. There I hopped into the car and had a nice dinner and camaraderie with some fellow flyers. Back in Rockford, the airport (RFD) has a UPS sorting hub and was busy with seasonal traffic. One quick video of a 4-engined UPS plane overhead as it landed.

Overview map


Detail map of the valleys on the south side of the Wisconsin River


Here's the result of the Alphabet Soup


These signs were all recorded on this trip. I didn't go much out of my way either. I was on probably better than half of them!

Let's see...
Roads Represented: A, B, BB, C, D, E, F, FF, G, H, HH, I, ID, J, JG, JJ, K, KK, M, NN, P, PB, Q, S, T, U, W, X, Y, YZ, Z,
11, 18, 23, 59, 69, 78, 80, 92, 104, 130, 133, 151, 191

Roads that didn't make a showing: L, O, R, V. I did pass a "DD" sign but didn't grab a shot in time.

On Hwy 81 southeast of Broadhead WI


Getting closer to the river


Nice alphalt on most of the roads








The valley's are filled with farms


Roadside Nativity Scene


Representative view


Trail crossing
Anyone know the significance of the markings?






Farm south of Monroe WI


The full picture set is here:
http://www.jimwilliamson.net/motorcycle/2006-12-19-wis-alphabet/index.html

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UPS plane landing at Rockford Airport
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« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2006, 07:09:00 PM »
Lots of great roads and scenery in SW Wisconsin. Seems strange riding at night with Christmas lights out!
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« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2006, 11:15:17 PM »
Lots of great roads in S.W. Wisconsin... Get over towards the Mississippi and take any of the Alphabet roads that head towards the
river.. I try to get up there every weekend in the summer.. Unless I am headed out to Colorado...


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« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2006, 11:18:35 PM »
Let's hear it for global warming!

Nice pics, Jim.  Obviously you've abandoned Saran Wrap as your filth-screen for the camera.   Bigok
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« Reply #4 on: December 24, 2006, 04:38:01 AM »
Cool pics, I just mounted my Ram mounts yesterday so I am so ready to ride while doing DV and stills.
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« Reply #5 on: December 24, 2006, 09:10:41 AM »
Great pics!!  

The BMW MOA National rally will be in West Bend, WI in July.  I am planning to attend.  Will be my first time riding in WI.  Looking forward to it.  I have flown into Oshkosh for the EAA event several times as well as flying in the Mooney caravan from Madison to Oshkosh.  I have really enjoyed my encounters with the locals around Oshkosh and Madison.

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« Reply #6 on: December 28, 2006, 07:25:13 AM »
Quote from: BMW_Ken on December 24, 2006, 09:10:41 AM

Great pics!!  

The BMW MOA National rally will be in West Bend, WI in July.  I am planning to attend.  Will be my first time riding in WI.  Looking forward to it.  I have flown into Oshkosh for the EAA event several times as well as flying in the Mooney caravan from Madison to Oshkosh.  I have really enjoyed my encounters with the locals around Oshkosh and Madison.

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« Reply #7 on: December 28, 2006, 07:46:26 AM »
Nice.   Bigok

I think you missed 4 or 5 letters.   Bigsmile
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« Reply #8 on: December 28, 2006, 11:42:58 AM »
Jim,

Excellent post.  I need to find time and get out more.  Did not watch the UPS landing though, but since I work right under the runway approach I see and hear planes land and take off all the time.  Can wait for the first weekend in June for the airshow.

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« Reply #9 on: December 28, 2006, 12:23:17 PM »
very nice pics of very familiar places!  I remember seeing this mail box few times.  BTW interesting place to eat in the area - Lone Rock tri-county airport has a restaurant right on the tarmac - people pull up on planes to have a bite.
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« Reply #10 on: January 08, 2007, 08:21:32 AM »
I have been on a few of those roads.
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« Reply #11 on: January 12, 2007, 05:27:36 PM »
Nice pictures, especially the nativity scene! Smile
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« Reply #12 on: January 13, 2007, 08:40:15 AM »
Yeah...that nativity scene was awesome... Lol

Cool pics!
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« Reply #13 on: January 19, 2007, 09:32:22 AM »
Love letter roads.   Love 'em!   Bigok
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« Reply #14 on: January 28, 2007, 09:58:09 AM »
Great ride report and great pictures as usual.

I love the pictures you take when the bike is leaned over.

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« Reply #15 on: January 29, 2007, 09:34:34 AM »
That's where I live, folks!  Well, Madison, but anytime I get a few spare hours, I head directly southwest into the farmland.  The road names take a while to get used to.

Good trout fishing in those valleys, too.
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« Reply #16 on: January 29, 2007, 01:02:05 PM »
That's an awesome collage of all the signs, great job  Thumbsup

The Alphabet Soup is my second home. It's fantastic that we get real twisties so close to Chicago. When is March going to get here already??  Crazy
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