I SNUCK ONE IN!

 After doing some service work on the trike, I looked at the forecast for Wednesday afternoon/evening, and decided it didn't look good for the ride that night.  So, being anxious to get on the two-wheeler again, I took it on about a 100 mile trip starting about 1 o'clock.  Since this was only the second time I've had the two wheeler out since the shoulder injury, I have had to remember to very important procedures after riding the trike for so long..  First, REMEMBER TO PUT YOUR FOOT DOWN WHEN YOU STOP!  Second, YOU CAN COUNTERSTEER AGAIN!

I cruised through Decorah, Spring Grove, Caledonia, Eitzen, and back to Waukon.  I even discovered that you could take Iowa River Drive off HWY 76 over to Lycurgus Road and back to HWY 9 now.  It was great being able to lean into the curves again! I was also amazed at how much the leaves are starting to color up.

Just as I arrived at the Lycurgus Church, I looked at the sky over Waukon, and beat a path back home.  I pulled into the shed just as the rain started pelting down.  It didn't last long, but I would have been soaked if I stayed riding.

I did pass by Casey's about 5 to make sure anyone waiting there knew I wouldn't be riding that night.  The lot was empty, so everyone assumed the same thing I did--WET & COOL.  Actually this was the first Wednesday night in a long time that we didn't ride.

The sky did eventually clear later, and I was able to get this shot of a spectacular sunset.

Now, if it's going to be sunny and fairly warm on Sunday, I'm going to go on a ride to look at the leaf colors again, and possibly stop for a dip of ice cream.  I plan to leave Casey's at 1 on Sunday afternoon after I do the sermons at the two worship services at Zion that morning (Pray for me on this one!)  If anyone wants to ride along, you are welcome.

Last Sunday while some of the more sane WNR traveled up to Rockton (see previous post), Jim & Cathy took a cool ride over to the mighty metropolis of Leland, Wisconsin for what is called the Slimey Crud Run.  Even though the actual ride is only about 40 miles, apparently motorcyclists from all over the midwest arrive there on some vintage and unusual rides.  Jim sent along some photos while Cathy was warming up from the ride over.

I ACTUALLY RODE ONE OF THESE ONCE!

QUITE A FEW PARTICIPANTS

THE OLD INDIAN

DOWNTOWN LELAND

I WONDER IF HONEY WOULD LIKE THIS BETTER!

A LITTLE MORE POWER THAN OUR TRIKE!

HOW ABOUT A "CHOPPER" TRIKE

HOW FAR WOULD YOU LIKE TO RIDE ON THAT SEAT!

SIDECARS FOR GOLD WINGS

YES, EVEN THE ICONIC SILVER WING

IS THAT CATHY HAVING LUNCH?

MORE SLIMEY CRUDDERS

This would certainly classify as a unique event, and something that would be worth seeing once if you like vintage bikes.  Thanks to Jim & Cathy for the info and photos.