Fall is coming fast...

[glwilson]

The fall weather is coming fast around these parts...

Took a 3-day ride (Friday -- Sunday) up along the Mississippi River to areas north of LaCrosse, WI. 734 miles total ride, round trip.

Finally was able to ride a bunch of roads in that area that I have been wanting to ride for a long time. Most all of them did not disappoint me in the least. However, the weather did -- just a bit. :(" title="" border="0"/>

Friday averaged all-day around the mid-50's, with a solid overcast and extremely high winds. Although I was bundled-up and couldn't put another piece of clothing on, I was chilled to the bone after a 8-hour ride that day. But hey... I did it anyway!!! Ha! :)

Saturday was better, and Sunday was just about perfect for the trip home.

The roads I traveled north of LaCrosse were extremely nice, with quite a few "jaw-dropping" views from atop the various bluffs. Some of these roads looked to me as if they were specifically designed for cruising in a car or on a bike. Absolutely perfect roads to ride. We didn't take a lot of pictures while riding since it was a bit "cool" and the fingers were not working all that well; but next time I will.

I will be heading back to that area one more time before the winter frosts-me off my bike; and I hope to be back again next year to ride others I couldn't get to.

Maybe next year some of us can get together in that area for a 3-day ride. I'll post something about it late this winter to see if there is any interest in doing so. I found a perfect hotel for a small group (around 9-rooms total) that is located in a great area for a great price. (Perfect for a bike-gathering; and they are biker-friendly.)

I hope everyone else had a good Labor-Day weekend, and was able to ride some. If so... let's hear about it!