THIS WEEK'S EVENTS & UPCOMING RIDE

 This last week was a busy time for some of our Wednesday Night Riders.  Some of the group took part in events/ rides on five different days.

On Friday and Saturday, the GWRRA district rally was held in New Hampton.  Bob R went over on Friday and dropped off his trailer to haul the trike back on Saturday night.  He registered for the event and returned Saturday morning for the scheduled 4 hour ride.  Needless to say, the ride over from Waukon to New Hampton at 6:30 AM on Saturday morning was not very pleasant (cool and damp).  The scheduled ride actually included a stop at the Mexican restaurant here in Waukon for lunch, so Julie joined us there and would bring the truck over to New Hampton later.  We were joined by ChucK and Dee who arrived just in time for a great supper.  We all won door prizes!  Bob loaded up the trike on the trailer, since he did not want to ride home in the dark, and returned to Waukon.  Here's a photo of the bike show and a video of one of the timed riding contests that was held.

THERE WERE OVER 40 BIKES/TRIKES ENTERED IN THE SHOW

Then on Sunday, our trip down to Camp Courageous was scheduled.  Bob R and Julie were the only ones to attend AGAIN!  This was very disappointing, since WNR has been helping support Camp Courageous by attending their spring and fall fund raising breakfasts. Jim G did contribute by buying another raffle ticket for the VW camper that is going to be given away at the end of the year.  He has promised rides to everyone when he wins it!

On Tuesday, ChucK and Bob R represented Wednesday Night Riders in giving trike rides to residents of Northgate Care Center.  This event exceeded all expectations!  The residents (7 of them) were absolutely delighted with the rides and can't wait for us to do it again. At the end of the ride, each rider was given a "guardian angel" pin from us.  ChucK and Bob both agreed that it was a fun/feel good event for our group to do.  A story on this event should be coming out in the Waukon Newspapers shortly.

ChucK AND ONE OF HIS RIDERS

READY TO ROLL!

BOB AND ONE OF HIS RIDERS

Bob has a story to tell everyone sometime about this rider's comments.

THIS IS THE GUARDIAN ANGEL PIN THAT WE GAVE TO EACH RIDER

Finally, on Wednesday night we had a "six pack" of Wednesday Night Riders arrive at Casey's for our weekly cruise.  Jim G was our only biker, but Darrel, Roger, and Bob R showed up on their three wheelers.  Irv was the pilot in the "support" convertible, and Howard served as co-pilot.

OUR "WINNESHIEK TRIKERS"

NICE "SUPPORT" CONVERTIBLE!

JIM IN THE REAR-VIEW MIRROR

If it's 50 degrees or above, Bob rides.  So leading the pack with temps in the high 50's under sunny skies, he took off down HWY 76, onto Forest Mills Road, then on Yellow River Drive, past the Gelo Ranch and over to HWY 51.  There we turned north for a short jog onto Frankville Road and took it through its namesake over to HWY 9.  From there we took a short jog and started onto Centennial Road.  I guess our "Winneshiek" riders were refreshed enough and decided to head for Decorah.  The now foursome continued down Centennial Road and then onto Sand road which took us into Ossian.  There we picked up HWY 52 and cruised through Castalia and on into Postville.  We noticed that some harvesting was going on because all of the dust that was being kicked up in the fields.  In Postville we turned north onto HWY 51 and motored on up to HWY 9.  There we turned east and headed back into Waukon where we were fed at Lid's, since Green Valley Getaway had an event going on.  I had 68 "refreshing" miles on the Wing when I garaged her.

OUR LAST "RIDE TO EAT"

This Sunday is our annual ride up to Rockton for their nearly world famous barbeque chicken.  We plan to depart Casey's at 10 on Sunday morning for a scenic ride through the hills and valleys of the coulee region of Wisconsin.  After our fill of chicken, we will stop at Sunrise Orchard outside of Gays Mills for cider and their nearly world famous apple cider donuts (much better than DD).  If you want chicken, then it is best to reserve it.  Bob R will call in reservations for you if you want, but you need to let him know by Saturday morning. After that, you will have to make your own reservations.  Everyone is invited.  The temps look to be in the high 60's or low 70's with no rain predicted.

A FEW CHUCKLES CHUCKLES!

SEE YOU ON SUNDAY!