Some info about the maps
As you drive through the Wisconsin Bluffs along the Mississippi river and
the surrounding countryside you discover some of the best Motorcycle roads
in the area. Sure you won't find Deals Gap Hwy 128 and the tail of the Dragon
here, but if you pick the right roads to take you just might come close
to the experience. Many of the roads in these maps will give you a taste
of everything. Whether you are looking for that fast sport road that tests
the limits of you and your bike, or you are just looking for a country cruise
to enjoy with the family, you can find it here. Who needs to spend $8,000
on some European trip when you can spend the same on a motorcycle and begin
motorcycle touring the for the rest of your life.
These maps have roads that I have spent quite some time on. I have been
down many of them more times than I care to count. Each time is just as
fun as the first time. Simply due to variations I make in my route ie; roads
taken, aggressiveness etc. If I am just working on riding technique I will
find the road with the most curves and have a good time practicing my weight
distribution and lean angles along with cutting the right line through the
corners. Other days I am in the mood to just ride and enjoy being away from
the city. On those days I look for the straighter roads with the long sweeping
corners and the fantastic views.
In the future I want to add more links with info about the area. A list
of current happenings including festivals, flood runs, shows, etc. As well
as a list of local hotels and bed & breakfast's that may be suitable
to those looking for a weekend away, with access to a variety of great river
roads and scenic rides.
These maps are meant to be used along with good store bought maps. I have
not produced these maps to scale and there are bound to be mistakes. When
I discover the mistakes they will be fixed. To my knowledge the roads are
accurate, however their placement in relation to each other may be different
than actual. If you see a large gap between two roads don't assume that
road is several miles away, it may be closer or further than it is represented.
My apologies for this.
If you have any info you would like to add, or have some roads you would
like to see, just email me and let me know. Eric |
Advice for Motorcycle Riding in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has some really great road along the Mississippi river. The road
conditions are like any other state I guess, more bad than good. The primary
things to watch out for on WI roads are..
Gravel. Abundant amounts of gravel in the corners, on the hills and scattered
everywhere in between. The hills in early Spring and Late Fall may have
a layer of sand on them. the sand is spread for winter conditions and remains
of the road until we get a fairly strong rain storm.
Tar Snakes. Instead of making new roads WI just fills in cracks with Tar
and Toilet Paper. Many great county roads have been destroyed due to this.
The tar is ok in the cooler temps, but once it warms up the stuff can be
like ice. Watch your lean angles as the rear end will slip right out from
under you. The other one you have to watch out for are roads that have had
a covering of tar and or tar/rocks.. this is done to prolong road life,
but it makes for a sticky cleanup and dangerous conditions on the hot days.
Farmers and Live stock. You will find this on any of the back roads around
WI. The Farmers may or may not check behind them before turing into fields
or driveways, so be careful passing them. Also you could get hung up behind
a tractor on any of the roads, Its been my experience that passing them
as soon as possible is the best option. It would be far to easy for a car
to come up behind you on a blind corner and drive over you. Amish buggies
can be found scattered throughout the country side. Be careful not to spook
their horses when you pass, it may run right into you. I always give them
plenty of room when I pass. Livestock may be found standing in the country
roads. Don't think you will hit one of our beef cows and live to talk about
it. those things can weigh a ton or more. Also keep an eye out for deer.
Especially in the fall when they are rutting and moving allot.
Bad Drivers. You will come across everything, Kids racing their parents
car or truck on the back roads, old couples out for a Sunday cruise, tractors
with manure spreaders, milk truck drivers racing to get their jobs done.
Dump trucks filed with sand/dirt/rocks which will pelt you or sandblast
a layer of skin off. And your typical jerks who think they own the road.
Expect the unexpected!
Fuel Stops. Check your fuel level often. It may not seem like you have traveled
far, but these back roads can be longer than you think. Check your fuel
everytime you come through a town with a gas station and keep an eye on
it after that. I always reset my trip meter when I fuel up so that I know
I will need fuel again in 150 miles. |
These maps
are meant for private use only. Reproduction by printing from your computer
for personal use, and photocopying is perfectly fine and desired. However
reproduction in any print publication or use on a website other than my
own is prohibited. Link to me instead and save yourself an ass beating.
=:) I am not responsible for this information being accurate nor am I responsible
for something happening because you thought it was accurate. I don't control
the weather or the road conditions, either one can change a roads ridability
quickly. I am also not responsible for you getting a ticket or any other
bunk that someone may feel like suing for. Figured I better say it before
someone takes me to court for something. |
