Trail Ride geared for bringing your Gal

katoom525 · 09-13-2004, 11:58 AM

On Sunday October 17 we are going to meet at the trail head for the cheese head trail in Monroe Wisc.. I recomend ( depending on your signifcant other) ( I might see if Moto Joe will ride bitch with me--LOL) Trailering (blasfamy) to the start. That will make it easier on her. We will depart @ 10:30 sharp, that should give them a chance put on some makeup! Ride for short spurts, maybe a half hour at a time, stop at the Gas stations(potty stops) along the way. At around thrity miles out there is a nice tavern that likes bikes and will cook burgers for us.
After lunch we could turn around and ride back or continue on depending on the day and moods of you know who.
The scenery should be awsome with the trees in full color. There are train bridges, and some rock cutouts, twists and turns, but nothing that a five year old couldn't navigate. The trail is packed gravel, and groomed regularly. The trail is around 6 feet wide, with trees on both side and a nice canopy of foliage overhead.
It should be a great way to share our sport with the ones we love(Moto Joe).
Any way all are welcome, with or with out passangers. And any wives/girlfreinds/daughters/sons that ride are also welcome. This will be a slow pace scenic tour. License plates are not needed. You will have to buy a trail pass.Trailpasses are $6 ,They can be bought at the local gas stations etc.. Gas is available along the way, but please gas up prior to start.

LIP · 09-13-2004, 12:14 PM

I am a tentative for the 10/17 ride. I will plan on it, but no telling if the wifey will decide to join. Hopefully the weather will still be great!

LIP

The Fist · 09-13-2004, 03:34 PM

Might I recommend that you choose, as a meeting place, the town that has the tavern. I can't recall the name of the town, but, it has a decent little campground directly behind it and would serve as a much better place to meet. Then, you could go either north or south from your meeting place and then do the other direction after lunch.

The trailhead in Monroe can be quite the clusterf*ck while the campground could be a better place to hang out, grill, etc. (there is also a park adjacent to the campground).....

JMO -- I'll try and make it out there; still trying to find a good bike for lil' lady....

katoom525 · 09-13-2004, 04:02 PM

Fisto- do you know any directions, or how, where this picnic area is? how do we direct others there?

The Fist · 09-13-2004, 04:38 PM

Im pretty sure that the town is called Darlington, WI--

Its right smack in the middle of the trail...

We should try and remember the name of the restaurant we ate at... then I can cross check its address...

Anyone ???

kfsinc · 09-13-2004, 05:58 PM

Jim:

Sorry for the mis-directed call earlier today...but thanks for the heads up on this, sounds like fun! Wife isn't much of a rider, but may bring my daughter.

As for the restaurants in Darlington, MS Streets has Strawbery Hill, Pizza Pantry, and Towne House within 2 miles.

Expect me when you see me...

Fireman88 · 09-14-2004, 11:11 AM

Jim:

I am in for the 17th Cheese Trail ride. I think Jill is in as well. She will confirm with Mother in Law that she can check on the kids periodically that day.

Rusty

Skinner · 10-04-2004, 09:33 AM

C'mon Mcd, lets round up few more. We could even have a BBQ at the half way or something.

Mostly just just looking for a simple two up ride, bring the wife, daughter, son, GF whoever.

Phloodpants · 10-04-2004, 09:59 AM

Color me tentative...I'll be in Chicago that morning, but if I don't party too hard the previous night, I can ride up in the morning.

Phloodpants · 10-04-2004, 10:03 AM

Oh, and does anyone know how to get on the trail from that green dotted line to the northeast? That's closer to my house than Mineral point. What's the nearest intersection? GPS waypoint maybe?

McD · 10-04-2004, 10:19 AM

count me in as a possible, depends on her getting the day off (work sucks). I'm kinda in the doghouse for taking off for ten hours yesterday to ride up there and this might make up for that transgression.

We would have to trailer she'd hate the ride up.

Skinner · 10-05-2004, 07:58 AM

Thats ok, my bike is so used to the trailer that when I take her out she just heads right for it. Just like an old horse.

I might just have my wife drive around the block a few times with me on the bike, on the trailer.

skeeter · 10-05-2004, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phloodpants

Oh, and does anyone know how to get on the trail from that green dotted line to the northeast? That's closer to my house than Mineral point. What's the nearest intersection? GPS waypoint maybe?

The only waypoint that I remembered to save when we were there Sunday was at the trailhead in monroe. There is a good sized parking lot there for people who trailer their bikes.
it is: N 42deg 35.543min and W 89deg 39.878min

Phloodpants · 10-05-2004, 09:16 PM

Thanks Skeeter!

Skinner · 10-09-2004, 02:24 PM

I have a couple buddies that will be on quads and so will their wifes, so that adds another four along for the scenic trail ride.

09-13-2004, 11:58 AM	#1
katoom525 ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2004 Location: 2004 KTM 950 Oddometer: 105	Trail Ride geared for bringing your Gal On Sunday October 17 we are going to meet at the trail head for the cheese head trail in Monroe Wisc.. I recomend ( depending on your signifcant other) ( I might see if Moto Joe will ride bitch with me--LOL) Trailering (blasfamy) to the start. That will make it easier on her. We will depart @ 10:30 sharp, that should give them a chance put on some makeup! Ride for short spurts, maybe a half hour at a time, stop at the Gas stations(potty stops) along the way. At around thrity miles out there is a nice tavern that likes bikes and will cook burgers for us. After lunch we could turn around and ride back or continue on depending on the day and moods of you know who. The scenery should be awsome with the trees in full color. There are train bridges, and some rock cutouts, twists and turns, but nothing that a five year old couldn't navigate. The trail is packed gravel, and groomed regularly. The trail is around 6 feet wide, with trees on both side and a nice canopy of foliage overhead. It should be a great way to share our sport with the ones we love(Moto Joe). Any way all are welcome, with or with out passangers. And any wives/girlfreinds/daughters/sons that ride are also welcome. This will be a slow pace scenic tour. License plates are not needed. You will have to buy a trail pass.Trailpasses are $6 ,They can be bought at the local gas stations etc.. Gas is available along the way, but please gas up prior to start.

09-13-2004, 12:14 PM	#2
LIP Open Mouth and insert LEG Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Between Milwaukee and Chicago Oddometer: 455	Katoom Jim I am a tentative for the 10/17 ride. I will plan on it, but no telling if the wifey will decide to join. Hopefully the weather will still be great! LIP

09-13-2004, 04:38 PM	#5
The Fist Knulp Joined: Mar 2003 Location: Dolores, CO Oddometer: 3,567	Im pretty sure that the town is called Darlington, WI-- Its right smack in the middle of the trail... We should try and remember the name of the restaurant we ate at... then I can cross check its address... Anyone ??? Attached Images

09-13-2004, 05:58 PM	#6
kfsinc Chaingolian Observer Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Oddometer: 2,264	Jim: Sorry for the mis-directed call earlier today...but thanks for the heads up on this, sounds like fun! Wife isn't much of a rider, but may bring my daughter. As for the restaurants in Darlington, MS Streets has Strawbery Hill, Pizza Pantry, and Towne House within 2 miles. Expect me when you see me... __________________ Karl R1100GS F650GS -- sold -- what's next? “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.”, Mario Andretti Indulge. Repent. Repeat.

09-14-2004, 11:11 AM	#7
Fireman88 Adventurer Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Oddometer: 479	I'm in for the 17th Jim: I am in for the 17th Cheese Trail ride. I think Jill is in as well. She will confirm with Mother in Law that she can check on the kids periodically that day. Rusty

09-13-2004, 03:34 PM	#3
The Fist Knulp Joined: Mar 2003 Location: Dolores, CO Oddometer: 3,567	Might I recommend that you choose, as a meeting place, the town that has the tavern. I can't recall the name of the town, but, it has a decent little campground directly behind it and would serve as a much better place to meet. Then, you could go either north or south from your meeting place and then do the other direction after lunch. The trailhead in Monroe can be quite the clusterf*ck while the campground could be a better place to hang out, grill, etc. (there is also a park adjacent to the campground)..... JMO -- I'll try and make it out there; still trying to find a good bike for lil' lady....

09-13-2004, 04:02 PM	#4
katoom525 ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2004 Location: 2004 KTM 950 Oddometer: 105	Fisto- do you know any directions, or how, where this picnic area is? how do we direct others there?

10-04-2004, 09:33 AM	#8
Skinner Mr.KTM Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Lake county Il Oddometer: 5,087	C'mon Mcd, lets round up few more. We could even have a BBQ at the half way or something. Mostly just just looking for a simple two up ride, bring the wife, daughter, son, GF whoever.

10-04-2004, 09:59 AM	#9
Phloodpants Freelance subversive Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Madison, WI Oddometer: 332	Color me tentative...I'll be in Chicago that morning, but if I don't party too hard the previous night, I can ride up in the morning.

10-04-2004, 10:03 AM	#10
Phloodpants Freelance subversive Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Madison, WI Oddometer: 332	Oh, and does anyone know how to get on the trail from that green dotted line to the northeast? That's closer to my house than Mineral point. What's the nearest intersection? GPS waypoint maybe?

10-04-2004, 10:19 AM	#11
McD Nothing Joined: Nov 2003 Oddometer: 1,633	count me in as a possible, depends on her getting the day off (work sucks). I'm kinda in the doghouse for taking off for ten hours yesterday to ride up there and this might make up for that transgression. We would have to trailer she'd hate the ride up.

10-05-2004, 07:58 AM	#12
Skinner Mr.KTM Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Lake county Il Oddometer: 5,087	Thats ok, my bike is so used to the trailer that when I take her out she just heads right for it. Just like an old horse. I might just have my wife drive around the block a few times with me on the bike, on the trailer.

10-05-2004, 09:16 PM	#14
Phloodpants Freelance subversive Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Madison, WI Oddometer: 332	Thanks Skeeter!

10-09-2004, 02:24 PM	#15
Skinner Mr.KTM Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Lake county Il Oddometer: 5,087	I have a couple buddies that will be on quads and so will their wifes, so that adds another four along for the scenic trail ride.

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