Wisconsin riders?
04-22-05, 12:46 PM
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 10
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Wisconsin riders?
I'm in the Green Bay area and looking for someone to ride with to get some good fun and training in. I usually ride with my bf..but need a diff crowd to hang with..LOL
04-22-05, 12:56 PM
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Greenfield, WI
Posts: 136
Bikes: Raleigh M40, 1979 Bianchi, 2009 Gary Fisher Marlin
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Hi ZiggyChik,
I'm a wisconsin rider, but I'm way down in Whitewater.
I'm a wisconsin rider, but I'm way down in Whitewater.
04-22-05, 01:26 PM
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Madison, WI
Posts: 2,209
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Don't know if you saw my resposne to your intro--
i;m in Mad city moving to GB this summer to start a job. Need to find out where good places to ride are.
i;m in Mad city moving to GB this summer to start a job. Need to find out where good places to ride are.
04-23-05, 03:19 PM
#4
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 261
Bikes: '04 Trek 1200
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
lots of us down in Milwaukee..but that's kinda far! I want to ride from Lambeau Field to Miller Park sometime this summer. It's like 120ish miles.
04-23-05, 05:14 PM
#5
roadie commuter
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Milwaukee
Posts: 39
Bikes: specialized elite sport
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Down in Milwaukee I commute from West Allis to Tosa every day. Its like there is a Berlin wall at the Wauwatosa city line. Any one else down here?
04-23-05, 07:22 PM
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Madison, WI
Posts: 2,209
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I grew up on the so. side of Milw. I Knwo what you mean. Hey--at least they but a bike lane on Howell Ave now--although the motorists just consider it to be a really small turning lor merge ane I think. The one time i rode down Howell in the bike lane i had a constant banter of horns, figures and obscenities hurled at me.
04-23-05, 10:11 PM
#7
SE Wis
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 10,499
Bikes: '68 Raleigh Sprite, '02 Raleigh C500, '84 Raleigh Gran Prix, '91 Trek 400, 2013 Novara Randonee, 1990 Trek 970
Mentioned: 40 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2740 Post(s)
Liked 3,388 Times
in
2,051 Posts
Down in Milwaukee also but I could hook you up with some guys in FDL it's a little closer to GB.
I commute on the southside as many days as possible from W. Milw to BayView and only occasionally have trouble with cars. My big problem is flats from riding past the dump on Lincoln!
I commute on the southside as many days as possible from W. Milw to BayView and only occasionally have trouble with cars. My big problem is flats from riding past the dump on Lincoln!
04-23-05, 10:57 PM
#8
roadie commuter
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Milwaukee
Posts: 39
Bikes: specialized elite sport
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by dedhed
Down in Milwaukee also but I could hook you up with some guys in FDL it's a little closer to GB.
I commute on the southside as many days as possible from W. Milw to BayView and only occasionally have trouble with cars. My big problem is flats from riding past the dump on Lincoln!
I commute on the southside as many days as possible from W. Milw to BayView and only occasionally have trouble with cars. My big problem is flats from riding past the dump on Lincoln!
04-25-05, 07:35 AM
#9
SE Wis
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 10,499
Bikes: '68 Raleigh Sprite, '02 Raleigh C500, '84 Raleigh Gran Prix, '91 Trek 400, 2013 Novara Randonee, 1990 Trek 970
Mentioned: 40 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2740 Post(s)
Liked 3,388 Times
in
2,051 Posts
Lincoln between 43rd and 35th. It's the cities southside H2O distrubution yard, municipal garage, transfer station, self help dump, tow lot, and unclaimed car recycling all in a row. I've taken to riding the sidewalk for those couple of blocks as the debris isn't quite so bad. 700 X 25 continentals on my hybrid.
04-25-05, 09:35 AM
#10
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 10
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Well there are a few places here in the Green Bay area to ride. First of all is Baird Creek Park....most riders go there. There is also the Reforestation Camp (NEW zoo area) I love going there..lots of singletrack. Being I"m still new Baird is a bit too technical for me..but it has places for beginner to advanced.
Hope this helps. There are other areas around too..LIke Kewaunee, Calumet, etc.
Do you compete in any WORS races?
Hope this helps. There are other areas around too..LIke Kewaunee, Calumet, etc.
Do you compete in any WORS races?
05-06-05, 09:03 AM
#12
Newbie
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 2
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by ajone825
Down in Milwaukee I commute from West Allis to Tosa every day. Its like there is a Berlin wall at the Wauwatosa city line. Any one else down here?
05-11-05, 05:48 PM
#13
roadie commuter
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Milwaukee
Posts: 39
Bikes: specialized elite sport
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Do you take Hwy 100 to brookfield. I take 84 to the menomonie river, then into Tosa I go, ha ha.
05-11-05, 09:30 PM
#14
Newbie
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 2
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
i live in GB. how intense do you want to go. there are multiple group rides. monday and wednesday team nordik=my favorite, tuesday in competition, thursday bike hub. plus i will ride anytime. -pc
05-12-05, 12:59 PM
#15
poser/hipster/whatever
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: milwaukee, philly, and back, minneapolis in july
Posts: 994
Bikes: d/a allez -trek t1
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by nlmueng
I'm in west allis too, commute from their to brookfield for work. Use to ride downtown before getting new job, pretty much ride city streets everywhere. I have popped so many tires from garbage on the sides of the rode, that is my biggest problem.
-jason
05-16-05, 12:01 AM
#16
mike.pretzel
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 196
Bikes: GT Sprint(roadie) Nishiki Stony Point(stolen), Mid 80's Huffy Cruiser, '69 Schwinn Collegiate(needs work), Raleigh Technium(In progress fixed gear) Schwinn Mesa new project bike!
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by dedhed
Lincoln between 43rd and 35th. It's the cities southside H2O distrubution yard, municipal garage, transfer station, self help dump, tow lot, and unclaimed car recycling all in a row. I've taken to riding the sidewalk for those couple of blocks as the debris isn't quite so bad. 700 X 25 continentals on my hybrid.
I had to ride to that tow lot to pick up my car after I hadn't driven it in weeks because my bike had taken over. They towed me because my car had been parked in the same sspot for more than 24 hours. Couldn't believe it. I used to commute all over Milwaukee visiting all my friends. From the Eastside (Right next to the Pasta Tree on Farwell) but now I live in Chicago
05-21-06, 07:16 PM
#17
Title goes here
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Wisconsin, USA
Posts: 16
Bikes: Schiwn Mesa (way too small)
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
hm... My Grandma live right near the dump in milwaukee (3 blockes away) And A friend of mine live right on bairds creek! I feel connected!
Oh, and I _race_ in wors too! whoo! But I live in Lake Geneva
Oh, and I _race_ in wors too! whoo! But I live in Lake Geneva
09-26-06, 01:14 PM
#18
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 24
Bikes: 700c commuter
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I commute in Milwaukee as well. From Marquette U to Oak Creek. My route is hella cleaner than everyone elses, i guess. I haven't had nearly as many tube problems as you cats.
10-06-06, 04:54 PM
#19
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 50
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I live in Downtown Appleton, but most often ride in Neenah or in Oshkosh. Good country road riding in both areas and a nice 25 mile trail that goes from Oshkosh to Hortonville. If anyone is in these areas, let me know.
10-07-06, 10:12 PM
#20
nom nom nom
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 2,096
Bikes: Lemond Tete de Course, Slingshot DDX, Fuji Track Pro, Surly Steamroller
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I live in Appleton and i'm looking for good MTB Trails within about a half an hour drive. Any ideas?
10-08-06, 01:22 AM
#21
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 50
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
The Wiowash Trail runs from Oshkosh to Hortonville, and I usually pick i up in Medina off old Highway 10 (now 96, I think) West of town. It's about 8 miles for me from downtown, there's a liquidator store across the street from a large parking lot where the trail picks up, just east of county M.
There's also a trail out near greenleaf by Wrightstown. I don't know exactly where it is, but Greenleaf isn't that large a town. They ask for a $2 or so fee to ride the trail.
They're both fairly flat and straight, but the Wiowash does have some small overpasses and a turn here and there.
Best-
Brian
There's also a trail out near greenleaf by Wrightstown. I don't know exactly where it is, but Greenleaf isn't that large a town. They ask for a $2 or so fee to ride the trail.
They're both fairly flat and straight, but the Wiowash does have some small overpasses and a turn here and there.
Best-
Brian
10-08-06, 10:34 AM
#22
nom nom nom
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 2,096
Bikes: Lemond Tete de Course, Slingshot DDX, Fuji Track Pro, Surly Steamroller
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Yea i know about the Wiouwash, its thats hardpacked gravel, and its wide. I am looking for an actual trail with bumps, rocks,etc. But thanks for the help.
10-10-06, 06:05 PM
#24
Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: FingerLakes NYS
Posts: 25
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by skanking biker
I grew up on the so. side of Milw. I Knwo what you mean. Hey--at least they but a bike lane on Howell Ave now--although the motorists just consider it to be a really small turning lor merge ane I think. The one time i rode down Howell in the bike lane i had a constant banter of horns, figures and obscenities hurled at me.
11-24-06, 12:43 AM
#25
Where have I been?
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Green Bay, WI
Posts: 4
Bikes: schwinn Mesa,
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Try Calumet county park on the east side of Lake Winibago. They have some nice trails that wind up and down a ski hill. Maps at the park office.