Wisconsin Classic and Vintage where to ride, what to see?
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A classic Madison ride is out Seminole hwy to the well in Paoli.
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thank you all! Will def check out the oak leaf trail, half hour before sunrise would be like 4:30 AM this time of year, I'll prob do it anyway, your pics look amazing!
We are vacationing in Door County at the end of July and then heading to Eau Claire from there (where my wife is from).
My son is a big Green Bay fan, planning to take him to Lambeau in late October as well. Hoping to do some leaf riding that weekend.
So whatever I miss this trip, will try to hit then.
And I love Paul Bunyuns, but not sure I can ride enough miles to burn off those Sugar Donuts and Pancakes though. We move to Arkansas 10 years ago, before that - we lived in Iowa and often took our kids to the Dells to see their Great Grandma, camp and hang out at the waterparks, etc.
The return to biking is more recent and excited to experience Wisconsin from that perspective
thanks Again!
We are vacationing in Door County at the end of July and then heading to Eau Claire from there (where my wife is from).
My son is a big Green Bay fan, planning to take him to Lambeau in late October as well. Hoping to do some leaf riding that weekend.
So whatever I miss this trip, will try to hit then.
And I love Paul Bunyuns, but not sure I can ride enough miles to burn off those Sugar Donuts and Pancakes though. We move to Arkansas 10 years ago, before that - we lived in Iowa and often took our kids to the Dells to see their Great Grandma, camp and hang out at the waterparks, etc.
The return to biking is more recent and excited to experience Wisconsin from that perspective
thanks Again!
Tim
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Looks like you have a nice vacation a head of you.
It`s too bad the Pandemic postponed most of the festivals on the lakefront. They have a different ethnic festival every weekend all summer, and biggest music festival in the world Summerfest!
Come back next year!
Have fun, stay safe.
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and no one got me off the hook on this '84 Schwinn Peloton, looks like its coming home with me...turns out the seller is about a mile from the hotel in Madison and agreed to meet on friday afternoon...its a good thing I dont live in Madison, there are vintage bikes galore but I will be happy to own this one and add it to my growing collection of Schwinns
Let us know how your trip went - although it seems like a win already
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if you want to stay on bike paths/trails check out the military ridge trail - classic ride in the Madtown and beyond area. https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/militaryridge
old converted railway takes you through some great scenery and is sheltered from the wind for large sections of it.
old converted railway takes you through some great scenery and is sheltered from the wind for large sections of it.
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and no one got me off the hook on this '84 Schwinn Peloton, looks like its coming home with me...turns out the seller is about a mile from the hotel in Madison and agreed to meet on friday afternoon...its a good thing I dont live in Madison, there are vintage bikes galore but I will be happy to own this one and add it to my growing collection of Schwinns
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and no one got me off the hook on this '84 Schwinn Peloton, looks like its coming home with me...turns out the seller is about a mile from the hotel in Madison and agreed to meet on friday afternoon...its a good thing I dont live in Madison, there are vintage bikes galore but I will be happy to own this one and add it to my growing collection of Schwinns
you wanna see some crazy over priced vintage bikes check out: https://budgetbicyclectr.com/used-bi...ale-madison-wi
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Summerfest at Milwaukee's lakefront used to be so much more fun, when you pretty much get to see big stars in live concert performances, included for free with your entry fee. All we needed to do is line up early enough to get a seat at the venues to see them..... Still remember watching Linda Ronstadt Al Jarreau, Spyro Gyra and James Taylor, live in concert over there in the early 80's. Another big event over there is the big First Wisconsin Fireworks show that marks the end of Summerfest on the 4th of July. Then there was also Bastille day Festivsl, Festa Italiana and the Milwaukee Sentinel bike races, all happening within weeks of each other in the City and at the lakefront.
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What??! No mention of Summer Sausage?? Everybody loves summer sausage in Cheeselandia...
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you wanna see some crazy over priced vintage bikes check out: https://budgetbicyclectr.com/used-bi...ale-madison-wi
Back in Milwaukee, there's always "East side guy" on Milwaukee CL. Always puts "East Side" as the location, always poses the bike on the limestone foundation of his house for the drive-side feature shot, lots of golden-era Treks, Bridgestones, the occasional Nishiki, Univega, etc. Priced on the high side and he always says "firm". But I've never seen a ragged out or rusty POS / BSO on that familiar wall.
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[QUOTE=roadsnakes;22092104]When you`re in Milwaukee, hop on the Oak Leaf Trail at South Shore Park, and take it all the way to the beach at Grant Park and back. (or the other way .........starting at Grant Park)
Best time to start the ride would be about 30 minutes Before sunrise. I`ve ridden this stretch hundreds of times over the past decades, and sunrise is the time to do it!
While you`re in Grant Park, check out Seven Bridges.
When you`re near The Dells, do a loop around Devils Lake State Park.
Take South Shore Road to Park Road, then North Shore Road.
Can`t help much with Madison. Motorcycled around and through it, but never on Bicycle. But, Madison is sure a Bicycle Friendly city.
Good Luck, Ride Safe.QUOTE]
on way home from a great trip.
Two Bucks Playoff wins and two college visits for my 16 Year Old Son and 4 different rides with my wife. The Trek 520 preformed well, almost like she felt at home - funny, she did get a bit fast and loose when riding through the UW Campus, almost like she had been there before....LOL
Safe House in Milwaukee was great. The Courtyard in Middleton was a great launching point onto the numerous Middleton/Madison Trails. Had dinner at the Union overlooking the lake with Family I did stop at the Budget Bicycle Center, I think they need a name change LOL but I did pick up a couple tubes and rim tape. Cheapest bike I saw was $400 for a low level Schwinn and several way over $1000...
I met Wendell in Middleton who sold me his 1985 Schwinn Peloton for $250. He said he road a varsity when he was a kid and this reminded him of that LOL but riding it hurt his knees.. This is a Columbus SL/SP, Suntour Superbe. I had planned to ride it but it had original Tubulars on it, my first tubular Its nice and original except the seat. 53/42 Crankset and 13-22 - this will be my beach bike/flatlander LOL. I did explain to Wendell that it was a race bike and he would prob be more comfortable on a triple crank or perhaps a 50/34 more modern...he had no idea it was set up to go fast.
In total put in 73 miles on the Trek - did have a flat issue with the rim tape failing (hadn't ridden this bike much before this trip) - lucky i had a tube and Co2 on board, but will def need to add a pump for future. It rode great but not sure that will negate all the Cheese Curds and Beer consumed.
Overall a great time and thank you all for the advice, it was valuable! Can't wait to return in August to Door County/Eau Claire Area and already planning a mini tour for next summer, maybe LaCrosse to MIlwaukee...
Sunrise on Oak Leaf Trail in Milwaukee - Thank you RoadSnakes for the tip, it was super early today but great
Campus was hillier than expected, by the ride around the Lake was worth it
My Trek really felt at home on Campus
Best time to start the ride would be about 30 minutes Before sunrise. I`ve ridden this stretch hundreds of times over the past decades, and sunrise is the time to do it!
While you`re in Grant Park, check out Seven Bridges.
When you`re near The Dells, do a loop around Devils Lake State Park.
Take South Shore Road to Park Road, then North Shore Road.
Can`t help much with Madison. Motorcycled around and through it, but never on Bicycle. But, Madison is sure a Bicycle Friendly city.
Good Luck, Ride Safe.QUOTE]
on way home from a great trip.
Two Bucks Playoff wins and two college visits for my 16 Year Old Son and 4 different rides with my wife. The Trek 520 preformed well, almost like she felt at home - funny, she did get a bit fast and loose when riding through the UW Campus, almost like she had been there before....LOL
Safe House in Milwaukee was great. The Courtyard in Middleton was a great launching point onto the numerous Middleton/Madison Trails. Had dinner at the Union overlooking the lake with Family I did stop at the Budget Bicycle Center, I think they need a name change LOL but I did pick up a couple tubes and rim tape. Cheapest bike I saw was $400 for a low level Schwinn and several way over $1000...
I met Wendell in Middleton who sold me his 1985 Schwinn Peloton for $250. He said he road a varsity when he was a kid and this reminded him of that LOL but riding it hurt his knees.. This is a Columbus SL/SP, Suntour Superbe. I had planned to ride it but it had original Tubulars on it, my first tubular Its nice and original except the seat. 53/42 Crankset and 13-22 - this will be my beach bike/flatlander LOL. I did explain to Wendell that it was a race bike and he would prob be more comfortable on a triple crank or perhaps a 50/34 more modern...he had no idea it was set up to go fast.
In total put in 73 miles on the Trek - did have a flat issue with the rim tape failing (hadn't ridden this bike much before this trip) - lucky i had a tube and Co2 on board, but will def need to add a pump for future. It rode great but not sure that will negate all the Cheese Curds and Beer consumed.
Overall a great time and thank you all for the advice, it was valuable! Can't wait to return in August to Door County/Eau Claire Area and already planning a mini tour for next summer, maybe LaCrosse to MIlwaukee...
Sunrise on Oak Leaf Trail in Milwaukee - Thank you RoadSnakes for the tip, it was super early today but great
Campus was hillier than expected, by the ride around the Lake was worth it
My Trek really felt at home on Campus
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Sounds like your trip was a success!
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I used to live 20 miles from Eau Claire back in 71'-72'.
I took a motorcycle trip a couple of years ago and rode through it.
I could not even recognize it! Nothing at all like was back in 1971.
It`s like it grew 10 TIMES bigger!
But I did tour the Leinenkugels`s Brewery when I was in the area.
Good Stuff.
https://www.leinie.com/
Sounds like your trip was a success!
I used to live 20 miles from Eau Claire back in 71'-72'.
I took a motorcycle trip a couple of years ago and rode through it.
I could not even recognize it! Nothing at all like was back in 1971.
It`s like it grew 10 TIMES bigger!
But I did tour the Leinenkugels`s Brewery when I was in the area.
Good Stuff.
https://www.leinie.com/