This
is my second installment to my map section. I called this
spaghetti, simply because thats what it started to look
like as I put the roads in. You can spend most of a day
on these roads. They are a lot of fun and I have found more
bikers here than on
K & 162. In October there was a group of Sport Riders
that we encountered on 162 heading south to Coon Valley.
And I have seen several bikes of different makes cruising
county P which is a favorite of many in the area.
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Route
Start where ever you want I guess. I normally take 33 out
of La Crose and then pick from 162, H or G tohead south. If
you mix this with the 162
map then you can run down to Stoddard and take 162 up
to 33 and then over to G and back down to P and then take
P east to Hwy 27 and then into Westby. |
Cautions
Some of these smaller roads, ie; P, Pi, M, G, X, H, all have
some great corners on them, but they are normally filled with
rocks from hillbillys racing their pickups down the road.
Cnty P has a hill on the east side right before you get to
Hwy 27 that can be a bit treachorous if you aren't careful.
The wholeright lane is often filled with gravel at some point
on the hill. I would advise taking that hill slowly. P is
also covered with Tar snakes, which isn't bad until its warm,
then they can be like ice. Watch your lean angles. |
Law
Enforcement
As with all of these roads, law enforcement is strictest on
the main HWY's. Otherwise the cruiser will not be seen much.
Cnty P may get a few at times, but I have yet to see one there.
14/61 and 27 both have officers all over them. Bushes, gravel
roads, Waysides are their hangouts. Don't get tempted to open
it up in the straight stetches becuase there may be an officer
waiting for you at the end. |
Fuel
and rest stops
Fuel is available in La Crosse, Coon Valley, Westby, and there
may be a small station along 33 in St Joseph. I didn't include
them simply because I can't remember if they had fuel there
or not. There are a few small parks located close to the towns
where you can stop. Also a rest area on 14/61 west of Coon
Valley. |
Places to Eat
West side La Crosse has Hardees, Subway, Dominos, and Toppers
for pizza, a chinese buffett, as well as a Quillins Grocery
store. Coon Valley has a small Italian restaurant where
you can have some spaghetti before making your spaghetti
run. There are a couple of restaurant in Westby as well.
One located in a gas station and the other called Borgens.
Borgens is a bit slow, so if you eat there, expect to lose
an hour waiting. |
Things To See
There is a scenic overlook located Just out side of La Crosse
on Hwy 33. There is a large Ski Jump and 3 hole golf course
on Cnty P near Westby. Westby has an annual celebration
and normally has other little things happening. The area
has a lot of Amish so you can always find Amish goods.
Westby
web site. Viroqua also has a few celebrations throughout
the year Viroqua
Web site
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Alternate
Roads
You can take 162 north from 33 to Hwy 16 or Interstate 90
and then East to Sparta and then take 27 south out of Sparta
to Westby. 14/61 to Viroqua and then Hwy 56 west out of
Viroqua to Genoa and then North on Hwy 35 to Stoddard and
then take 162 back to Coon Valley. I have not been on CntyM
for awhile, but I will go on it soon and let you know what
its like.
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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. Cnty
P has a few hairpin 25MPH corners on it, with a rock wall
at the end of the corner, so if you go down and go across
the road you are going to get hurt pretty bad. Also this is
farming country and a few Amish buggies may be around so watch
for those. |
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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