Since the usual leader of the Wednesday Night Riders had played golf in the smoke filled air on Tuesday, he didn't think two days of it would do him any good. So he passed his Wednesday night leadership on to Chuckles with some suggestions from others.
Here's the report which I assume Lois wrote, because you can actually read it.
The magnificent seven, Chuckes, Lois and Mike on bikes, Richard & Melodye in the Slingshot and Dave & Bob Z. in the support Jeep departed Casey's in the heavy haze of smoke from the wildfires in Canada for a 'fly by the seat of your pants' ride in our fearless leader's absence. Chuckles led us out on Hwy 9, heading West at Bob Z's recommendation, past Decorah then turning on Hwy 52 until we got to Pole Line Rd. We followed that to Bluffton Rd, which was a real treat to ride since the resurfacing, then a short jog on A16 to Co Rd 21 on into Canton. We crossed over Hwy 52 and stayed on Co Rd 21 through Henrytown, then Co Rd 12 to Hwy 52 which we took into Preston for a stop at Casey's where ice cream was the treat of choice. After enjoying the nearly smoke-free air in Preston we started back on Hwy 52, with the sun at our back. We cruised through Harmony, then Canton from a different direction, passed by Prosper and Burr Oak, where all was quiet after this past weekends' Laura Ingalls Wilder days there. We then took North Winn Rd to 337th St. to Locust then Big Canoe Rd and Bear Creek Rd until we got to Hwy 76. There Mike headed toward home and we turned to find a second traffic light in Allamakee County as one lane was closed for bridge repair. My odometer showed 123 miles as we parked at Uptown Grill for some good eats and conversation reflecting on past motorcycle trips and home made saddle bags and trunks, from back in the day, that left something to be desired. Our eyes were kind of burning from the smoke, but all in all it was a really nice ride with comfortable temperatures, great roads and some beautiful views.
Also, as good reporters do, photos of the venture were included also.
THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN 
INCLUDED A SLINGSHOT 
AND A SUPPORT JEEP 
LOOKS LIKE A GOOD PLACE TO STOP 
LOOKS LIKE A CAPABLE LEADER
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| THE FINAL STOP |
I'm glad that our group was able to enjoy a nice ride despite the hazy conditions. Hopefully the air will clear again and we can all travel together again next Wednesday night. We will leave the destination as North Andover again.
LAST CALL FOR THE GUYS' RIDE
Since I need to finalize motel reservations, I am giving time up to July 4th for any other guy who wants to go with us on the Guys' Trip from July 31 to August 5th. Right now I have Chuckles, ChucK, Mike, David & Bob Z, and myself planning to go. There is definitely room for more to come along, but I've got to know by July 4th. We will be exploring the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Stops will include the Soo Locks, the Tower of History, the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, Tahquamenon Falls, Copper Harbor, an underground mine tour, and possibly others. We will be staying at motels in Escanaba, Hulbert, Munising, Houghton, and Iron River. Total mileage should be around 1,600 or about 260 per day. We will try to have rest stops every 75 miles or 1.5 hours depending on the weather. Contact Bob R if interested, but do it by July 4th!
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