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« on: December 22, 2012, 07:13:21 PM »
I am planning a ride this spring from Greenvile Sc to Davenport Iowa. I was wanting your guys suggestions on some roads along the Mississippi river along with some camping places that you might know of. Thanks!!!
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« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2012, 03:52:41 PM »
I live about 5 miles north of Davenport.What do you want to know?All kinds of good riding on both sides of the Mississippi. Bigok
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« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2012, 03:19:25 PM »
I plan on catching the river around the KY/IL state line and follow the river north to Davenport. I just didn't know what side of the river I wanted to be on and would not mind seeing where the Ohio flows into the Mississippi.
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« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2012, 07:29:52 AM »
Neither side has a lock on goodness (nor boredome).

Be advised, the Great River Road is certainly a road, and it is no doubt near the river, but it ain't so great (although it IS pretty) . . . . . there are better roads closer to, and a little further from, the Big Muddy . . . . ..

The riding, and camping, gets much better when you get into Wisconsin (or in Iowa acress the river) . . . . . . .

There are numerous ferries in greater St Louis area, and a number up in Wisconsin, if that intrigues you . . . .

How much time have you got for the ride? That'll help determine what you can do . . . . .
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« Reply #4 on: December 28, 2012, 08:00:17 AM »
 Depending on route and time there are lots of "must do" roads right here in KY. If you happen to be coming through western KY during weather suitable for camping you can always pitch a tent at my farm, near Pennyrile State Forest Park.
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« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2012, 08:45:50 AM »
Let me know when you get up this way.I'm sure if I can get away I'll show you some decent roads.

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« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2012, 01:14:59 PM »
Quote from: Scottyfizz on December 30, 2012, 08:45:50 AM

Let me know when you get up this way.I'm sure if I can get away I'll show you some decent roads.

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And some goooood tenderloin sandwiches.
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« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2013, 02:37:40 PM »
Quote from: mxvet57 on December 30, 2012, 01:14:59 PM




And some goooood tenderloin sandwiches.


I know it's way early,but in a month or so I'm going to throw out a list of Tenderloin/Hamburger joints for a early fall ride to eat.
Here are a few blogs/forums I peruse.

The ole standby.
http://des-loines.blogspot.com/

This ones a little tricky.But still great info.

http://lthforum.com/bb/index.php

I think this guy lives in the QC.
http://roadtips.typepad.com/a_salesguys_guide_to_the_/

One of my favorite blogs.
http://chibbqking.blogspot.com/

And whatever else everyone here wants to nominate.

Has anyone had a burger here? Fred's in Burlington Wisconsin.
http://lthforum.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=21983
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