We took HWY 76 (a highway every Iowan should be proud of) to Marquette and then HWY 18 over the bridge to Prarie du Chien. South of PDC near Bridgeport we picked up CR C that took us along the Wisconsin River through Millville and onto HWY 133. We followed a smooth and scenic 133 back to HWY 18 for a short jog onto CR J and on into Mt. Hope for a rest stop and where we doubled the population. We then invaded Home A Gins on taco night for refreshments. (If you have never eaten at Home A Gins, I strongly recommend it. The food is great, and they have the best french fries around.)
After our break we continued on CR J, which offered us some more scenic views, and then onto CR A which took us into Bloomington. We stopped at the One Stop Market to replentish the yellow support vehicle. Heading north again on HWY 35/18 we traveled through Patch Grove, back through Bridgeport and back into PDC. We crossed the bridge again and took HWY 76 north to CR X52 though Waukon Junction and into Harper Ferry. Turning north on the Lansing/Harpers road, we then picked up the Elon Road and on into Waukon and Gus & Tony's where Lois tried playing waitress. (Keep your day job, Lois!) Bugsy also joined us there. We put on about 128 miles on a tremendous night to ride.
Since I will be leading the Fearsome Foursome (David, Bob Z, Chuckles, and Bob R) on our annual guys' trip next week, those of you who ride next Wednesday will have to pick a new leader. A number of you have said that Lois looks a lot better from the back than I do, so Lois you may be "it". Also, Jim & Cathy are headed for the U. P. next week. Have a safe trip and enjoy the pasties!
Here's some shots from Wednesday night.
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| THE "HOME A GIN" GROUP GATHERS |
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| RON DOESN'T LOOK TOO SURE ABOUT THIS DEAL |
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| GARY ROLLS IN. LUCKILY WAYNE & HOWARD CAN'T HEAR |
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| "WHERE THE HELL IS HOME A GINS"?! |
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| WE ARRIVE IN DOWNTOWN MT. HOPE WHERE THEY HAVE NEWLY PAVED STREETS! |
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