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« Reply #40 on: December 01, 2012, 01:03:13 PM » |
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No drawbridges. Honestly, the island seemed to me to be poorly protected and vulnerable. There appear to be three points of paved egress as well as the La Crosse Municipal Airport.
According to the chief of police there are only two exits from the island. Although you could make a get-away by boat or plane. |
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« Reply #41 on: December 01, 2012, 01:32:10 PM » |
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No drawbridges. Honestly, the island seemed to me to be poorly protected and vulnerable. There appear to be three points of paved egress as well as the La Crosse Municipal Airport. According to the chief of police there are only two exits from the island. Although you could make a get-away by boat or plane. Clinton street exits into La Crosse. Sometimes those LEO's give you incomplete info.  |
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« Reply #42 on: December 01, 2012, 01:41:15 PM » |
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No drawbridges. Honestly, the island seemed to me to be poorly protected and vulnerable. There appear to be three points of paved egress as well as the La Crosse Municipal Airport. According to the chief of police there are only two exits from the island. Although you could make a get-away by boat or plane. Clinton street exits into La Crosse. Sometimes those LEO's give you incomplete info. I'll give the chief the benefit of the doubt, to quote him, "there are only two ways off the island." Perhaps he meant there are only two roads off the island (I-90 and Clinton St.) |
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« Reply #43 on: December 01, 2012, 02:59:19 PM » |
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The structure just across the street is the Campbell, Wisconsin municipal center housing the library, fire department, and police force.
That might cut down on the wild parties!  |
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« Reply #44 on: December 01, 2012, 03:27:53 PM » |
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The structure just across the street is the Campbell, Wisconsin municipal center housing the library, fire department, and police force.
That might cut down on the wild parties! That or they'll join us when they get off work.  |
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« Reply #45 on: December 03, 2012, 08:56:18 AM » |
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« Reply #46 on: December 03, 2012, 09:15:35 AM » |
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Little warning for the ride...not sure what I90 is like on a Valk, but in my rig it's AWFUL. Concrete and every single one of the sections is uneven to it's mate. So it's just ka-wham, ka-wham, ka-wham for what seems like ever. I would advise perhaps taking secondary roads to an from GZ.
Who knows though, maybe the wheelbase on the Valk is just perfect for these sections and you won't even feel it.
Good deal though. I live in central IL and both of my sisters and my nephews and neice live in Madison. Sun Prarie actually so I shall visit them on my way there.
MAN, that will be just like I10 in Louisiana! They fixed the part that is from the TX border until Exit 44, the Coushatta casino exit...  Hay  Jimmyt |
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« Reply #47 on: December 03, 2012, 09:24:58 AM » |
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Little warning for the ride...not sure what I90 is like on a Valk, but in my rig it's AWFUL. Concrete and every single one of the sections is uneven to it's mate. So it's just ka-wham, ka-wham, ka-wham for what seems like ever. I would advise perhaps taking secondary roads to an from GZ. Perhaps it was the vehicle, or the particular stretch of road, but I didn't notice any roughness to the pavement on I-90. I came in from the west. As far as secondary roads in the area are concerned, you might want to take some just for the sheer enjoyment of the ride. There are some beautiful rides around La Crosse. |
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« Reply #48 on: December 08, 2012, 05:29:54 PM » |
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There are some beautiful rides around La Crosse.
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...And one leads up to Top Dawgs; 108 different kinds of burgers....and lots of Wisconsin beer on tap. Legend has it it's 108 because that's the road they're on.
My favorite lunch stop on my Sunday rides.
WI 35 (GRR) north to Prescott, from LC is a fun ride...lots of quaint small towns and all are motorcycle friendly.
Gonna be a hoot!!!
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« Reply #49 on: December 08, 2012, 07:03:30 PM » |
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I'll give the chief the benefit of the doubt, to quote him, "there are only two ways off the island."
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« Reply #50 on: December 09, 2012, 01:10:48 PM » |
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It appears that J&P Cycles is roughly 150 miles south riding along the river most of the way. A few years ago I was invited by some family to meet in Milwaukee and ride to the HUGE open house/rally at J&P. Sadly I wasn't able to go but heard alot of great stuff about the place.
I guess the showroom is unreal. Perhaps some of you would be up for a ride there? I would most certainly enjoy it.
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« Reply #51 on: December 09, 2012, 01:54:25 PM » |
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S&S engine Factory is interesting, and a nice ride getting there from Lacross. Hoser  Also old fashioned root beer drive in.  River road lunch stop  Hilltop biker bar   Valkyrie friendly Honda shop  |
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« Reply #52 on: December 10, 2012, 07:40:39 AM » |
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my ol' summertime stomping grounds area as a kid. my folks (now my brother's)have a farm near prairie du chien. the area is beautiful.
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« Reply #53 on: December 10, 2012, 09:04:28 AM » |
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my ol' summertime stomping grounds area as a kid. my folks (now my brother's)have a farm near prairie du chien. the area is beautiful.
SO MARY, Ya didn't say if you were going to come and stomp with us again or not.  |
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« Reply #54 on: December 10, 2012, 09:45:11 AM » |
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There are many nice rides in the area. The only downside is that you have to go around or through La Crosse to get to most of them. The VOAI has had two ride-ins there (one 3 years ago) and it went very well.
I90 isn't a problem with anything I've ridden/driven on it.
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« Reply #55 on: December 18, 2012, 01:23:36 PM » |
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« Reply #56 on: December 18, 2012, 01:35:41 PM » |
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my ol' summertime stomping grounds area as a kid. my folks (now my brother's)have a farm near prairie du chien. the area is beautiful.
SO MARY, Ya didn't say if you were going to come and stomp with us again or not. we're going to try tp. i'd be vstromin' it tho, iffin we do. time will tell. |
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