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I decided to do all of Monroe county here because the county is fairly simple.
And with Fort McCoy right in the middle of the county there
aren't a whole lot of roads here. There are a few more roads,
primarily in the N part of the county, I chose to leave
them out because they were just dull roads. Even the highways
are dull here. The north half of the county is dull and
boring. If you ever take 27 to Black river falls you will
know what I mean. BORING.. There are however some messa
and buttes that were formed here from the glacier.. The
South half on the other hand shows some promise. Take a
look at the corners on cnty AA, T, U, M.. Those could be
some fun roads.
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Route
The few time I have been to this area I have taken backroads
to sparta.. Starting from the SW corner on cnty X and going
to 27 and then N to Sparta. Obviously there are plenty of
different ways to attack this section. |
Cautions
Again, your typical Wisconsin backroad precationary measures
should be in place. Slow down for the corners in case of gravel,
watch for buggies, and tractors and teenagers tearing ass
down the roads. Im not sure what the security for the base
is but you may want to keep yourself off the gravel roads
and even be careful on the cnty roads around that area. I
doubt they will shoot first and then ask questions,, but you
never know.. |
Law
Enforcement
There is a State Patrol HQ located in Tomah, if you are riding
I90 watch the weighstations, State Patrol likes to hang out
there... The small town cops can be jerks. Once again its
best to treat them with respect, whether they deserve it or
not. |
Fuel
and rest stops
I have to check on some of these fuel stops. Some stations
may have closed down over the last couple years or so. I know
there is fuel for sure at, Cashton, Sparta, Tomah, Warrens,
but the rest of them I am not so sure about. KEEP your tanks
full... |
Places to Eat
There are a couple of places in Cashton, some fast food
and better restaurants in both Sparat and Tomah, and some
of the smaller towns may also have a small restaurant located
in them. I will give an updated report this summer when
I spend more time here. |
Things To See
Monroe
County.
Sparta, Sparta 2
Tomah
Warrens
Cranberry Festival
Jelly
Stone- Warrens
Fort
McCoy
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Alternate Roads
71 W goes to 108 and 54.
71 E goes to Elroy
16& 90 W go to La Crosse and East theay go to New Lisbon
Mauston The Dells, and then Madison.
21N goes toBlack River Falls
27S goes to Westby
12 and 94 N go to Black River Falls
21 E goes to Necedah and farther across the state to Oshkosh.
173 N goes to Wisconsin Rapids
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Riding
Style
These are cruising roads. Too much junk on the roads to take
them at any speed over 70. Sure you can play in the straights
but the corners can get you when you least expect it. As you
get inot the North half of the county you will find that the
roads become straight and offer a less aggresive ride. |
Emergency
Numbers
All emergencies 911 Of course.
La Crosse Police, 608-785-5952
La Crosse Cnty Police, 608-785-5942
Information
Numbers
La Crosse Weather dial 608-782-4500 and then 1100
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Bike
Repairs & Supplies
All in La Crosse:
Steiger Kawasaki Suzuki KTM 608-788-4514
Two Brothers Honda 608-781-3360
R&J Motorsports (Yamaha) 608-785-1077
La Crosse Harley Davidson 608-783-6112 |
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