Ebony Red
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« on: September 19, 2010, 04:47:25 PM » |
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2010 Fall Ride  Date: October 9, 2010 Where: Meet in Point Douglas Park in Prescott, WI Time: Meet @ 10:00 a.m. / Kick Stands Up @ 10:15 a.m. Let's get together for a scenic fall ride! We plan to explore some of the back roads, hills and valleys in Wisconsin, and return to beautiful Minnesota by the great Mississippi River Valley all to hopefully take in a display of fall color *weather permitting. We hope you can make it! (*The ride will be canceled if raining or snowing.)  Thanks, Jerry (Ebony Red) |
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« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2010, 06:58:32 PM » |
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I love riding that area! Keep us posted as I'd likely be able to make that one. Maybe Alph could come, too! You don't work THAT weekend, do you?
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RLD
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« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2010, 05:28:48 AM » |
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I'll do my best to be there, but what does snow or rain have to do with anything  Rode to work this moring; in the rain. |
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« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2010, 07:09:25 AM » |
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Sorry, but I'm already spoken for on that weekend. I'll be here: http://www.wwwildbunch.com/index.htmlOnly match I've made it to for each of the past several years and a lot of fun with good people. If you make it down that far, feel free to stop in and spectate a while. The range is on the left side just over the top of the hill after crossing the Black River bridge on southbound WI Hwy 35, north of Holmen, and there will be a fairly large sign at the turnoff. |
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« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2010, 04:13:51 PM » |
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I love riding that area! Keep us posted as I'd likely be able to make that one. Maybe Alph could come, too! You don't work THAT weekend, do you?
I HAVE THAT DAY OFF!!! I HAVE THAT DAY OFF!!! I HAVE THAT DAY OFF!!!! INCREDIBLE!!! |
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« Reply #5 on: September 21, 2010, 06:22:00 PM » |
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Anybody else from the area planning to make this? I'll post the info on the VOAI as well.
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« Reply #6 on: September 21, 2010, 06:45:35 PM » |
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NOPE!! Wont be there. I will be down in Texas for the First Annual Texas Ride-In. A LARGE TIME GOING ON IN TEXAS !! NITRO Quote. Anybody else from the area planning to make this? |
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« Reply #7 on: September 21, 2010, 07:08:11 PM » |
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I'm Planning on it, sounds like an excellent time!
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« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2010, 03:12:51 PM » |
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« Reply #9 on: September 25, 2010, 06:38:16 AM » |
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So far it looks like 5 bikes for this ride, looking ahead at the weather, it looks to be an excellent day for a scenic fall color ride, temps in the 60's and sunny sky's Hope to see some more of us to enjoy the day! Bump,Bump  |
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« Reply #10 on: September 25, 2010, 07:35:54 AM » |
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If I can talk my neighbor into going (he has a Standard), there will be three of us from Eau Claire.
I don't think you could pick a better spot to ride, especially with the leaves changing. Alph and I were out yesterday and two weeks from now the leaves should be at peak. Can't wait!
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RLD
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« Reply #11 on: September 27, 2010, 07:44:57 AM » |
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looks to be an excellent day for a scenic fall color ride, temps in the 60's and sunny sky's What weather service do you use? 2 weeks out is pretty good forcasting!!  Seriously, I'm planning to make this ride as the Slimey Crud run is out. Something came up and cancelled that plan. Too bad, as this Sunday looks like 60's and sunny. |
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« Reply #12 on: September 27, 2010, 07:49:42 AM » |
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Hope to see some more of us to enjoy the day! Bump,Bump
Dang, that looks just like my bike with the SuperValk reversed for fall riding (extra lights for visibility), right down to the silver full face on the seat. I may have to "tag" mine somehow so we don't mix them up. Mine's an Aria helmet, will that help? |
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« Reply #13 on: September 27, 2010, 12:32:57 PM » |
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No Problem,You will know it's not yours when the pull of acceleration is missing (with out a supercharger) I only hope the weather will be as good as accuWeather shows . Hope to see you there |
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« Reply #14 on: September 27, 2010, 12:39:49 PM » |
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RLD, My bad you might mix them up, I was thinking Superchager not SuperValk. Anyway hope to see you there!
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« Reply #15 on: September 28, 2010, 03:01:51 PM » |
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Maybe, sounds good! I'm off to Rapid city, sturges & Belle fuorche at 3am doin 1 of them iron a rides.
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« Reply #16 on: September 29, 2010, 07:56:01 AM » |
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Friday the 8th is showing 59 and sunny, perfect for a northern boy (especially with the heated liner, gloves, and grips all turned on). |
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« Reply #17 on: September 29, 2010, 06:08:09 PM » |
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Friday the 8th is showing 59 and sunny, perfect for a northern boy (especially with the heated liner, gloves, and grips all turned on). I rode 65 miles in to work yesterday AM in 36 degrees. 59 is downright BALMY! Can't wait for this ride, the leaves are going to be outstanding. |
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« Reply #18 on: September 30, 2010, 05:12:11 AM » |
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46 in the AM, 60 for a high with 0 chance of rain being forcast for that day. Perfect!
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« Reply #19 on: September 30, 2010, 01:32:50 PM » |
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RLD, you must of switched to my weather source hope to meet ya next Saturday, Like you said perfect riding weather! |
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« Reply #20 on: September 30, 2010, 07:51:13 PM » |
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I know there are many others in the area that could use some nice fall colors! Hope to see you all there!
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« Reply #21 on: October 01, 2010, 09:21:30 AM » |
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Just got back from 1500m. in 44 hrs. Was to be 36hrs but changed plans. Jerry this "sounds like a Great Ride" & I think If any body could possibly make it they should as this is some beautiful country. Sorry Mich. Riders and the club, but the 10 year anniv. run in Mich. I thought was nothin compared to what we have here in Wi. Just no compareison at all. & I'm by fare not t5he only one that thinks so. How ever as much as I would like to come allong I dont know if I can as I have an event in Arcadia at supper time that I cannot miss. Maybe I'll try to swing at least a couple of hrs. That would give a afternoon cat nap. Need to get the wife out , going to Buffalo City Resort for fish fry that wife won on poker run. will post my 1500m. run tonight or tomarrow.
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« Reply #22 on: October 02, 2010, 06:09:02 PM » |
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Rode 270 miles today with "POPS 57" through Prescott and down WI 35 and inland. had lunch at "Hansons Holdup" http://www.hansensholdup.com/ A GREAT biker spot. make sure to use the kickstand pads or you will hear about it! sumac is turning to already red in most areas. all of the gold and red maples are in peoples yards as no wild maples in this area. trees are turning, to yellow in most areas but still a lot of green, with the frost expected tonight it should be good color next Saturday. Maybe Ebony Red will post where he plans to stop for lunch so people can meet up there also. T.P. |
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« Reply #23 on: October 02, 2010, 06:20:12 PM » |
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Hansen's Holdup is a great place! Did you guys run down 95 into Arcadia? It doesn't last long, but those are some of the best curves around.
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« Reply #24 on: October 02, 2010, 06:39:59 PM » |
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NOPE! Came on E from Alma (rock on road construction) and headed South after lunch, Doelle Valley RD, Buehler Valley Rd, Co P areas. nice area, nice roads! T.P.
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« Reply #25 on: October 03, 2010, 06:39:20 PM » |
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There are fantisc runs all over the place in that country A off 10 going north is great but not as going south 88 is great as 95. Great views wherever you look espically any back country road. Hansons Hold-up has a pretty nice view but is not real biker friendly as I get bad vibs from bikers & two area tavern owners. That is why I did not contact them for our ABATE Region summer poker run.
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« Reply #26 on: October 03, 2010, 07:21:12 PM » |
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Hansons Hold-up has a pretty nice view but is not real biker friendly
What?? We've stopped there a couple of times on VOAI rides and had nothing but good experiences. We hung out with the owner a bit in June and he was a good guy. |
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« Reply #27 on: October 04, 2010, 02:48:16 AM » |
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i'm really looking forward to this ride!! got my CB all working, and tuned!! got my radar detector mounted (made a custom stainless steel bracket, just have to polish it up)!! should be a real nice "colorful" day!!
Nitro, we've got to get Vic to come along!! he'll enjoy it!!
just looked at the forcast, 70 and sunny!! the best fall colors occure when there is a frost, and atleast two weeks of dry weather, we should be having some excellent colors!!
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« Reply #28 on: October 04, 2010, 06:24:11 AM » |
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Hansons Hold-up has a pretty nice view but is not real biker friendly
What?? We've stopped there a couple of times on VOAI rides and had nothing but good experiences. We hung out with the owner a bit in June and he was a good guy. In fact the people that run Hansons, his name is GUY and his wife's name is Nancy. they do know that the bikers and the car clubs are the ones bringing in the money. just make sure to use the kickstand pads and everything will be OK. |
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« Reply #29 on: October 04, 2010, 09:22:07 AM » |
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I've stopped at Hansen's many times and continue to enjoy doing so. We were there last Tueday. As TP said use the kick stand pads. Its likely he'll thank you for doing so, but you'll hear about it if you don't. The owner told me he gets around 75% of his business from bikes and car clubs. In fact he is currently closing out his inventory for the year in preparation for the end of the riding season as they are closed over the Winter (and Mondays). The owner is "wound a little tight". He can be abrupt, especially when they are busy. He does things his way, but he can also be quite cordial and even has a sense of humor. If you have a thin skin this may trouble you.
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« Reply #30 on: October 04, 2010, 10:26:18 AM » |
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have to dance around the owner it ain't worth it!
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« Reply #31 on: October 04, 2010, 01:48:43 PM » |
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The owner is "wound a little tight". He can be abrupt, especially when they are busy. He does things his way, but he can also be quite cordial and even has a sense of humor. If you have a thin skin this may trouble you.
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WOW TRYNT ! You have him right on, well said.
ask him about the black powder shootout with the cowboy shooters who came in. funny as hell
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« Reply #32 on: October 04, 2010, 02:22:35 PM » |
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I still have a smile on my face from all the hills and curves. I can't belive that i have lived so close to this area and did not know about all these roads.
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« Reply #33 on: October 04, 2010, 04:49:50 PM » |
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have to dance around the owner it ain't worth it!
Not for me,
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Here's the deal. Wisconsin Hwy 95 running from Fountain City to Arcadia is composed of 15 miles of the nicest sweepers you'll find anywhere. Eleven miles in is Hansen's Holdup. It offers one of the most SPECTACULAR views in the upper midwest. That being an overlook of the coulees of Trempealeau County. The food is good, the prices are reasonable, the decor is unique. All in all, well worth tolerating the eccentricities of the owner. If you are ever in the area, I urge you to stop in. I wager a beverage of your choice you'll agree with me. |
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« Reply #34 on: October 04, 2010, 05:15:20 PM » |
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I will put together a Wisconsin, Minnesota VRCC lunch and ride event there next summer. I will contact the WI rep to GET-R-DONE. T.P. http://www.hansensholdup.com/The owner does encourage burnouts in front of the place, so he cant be all that bad......can he? email sent to KAZ we will send out mass emails to the event. |
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« Reply #35 on: October 04, 2010, 05:27:21 PM » |
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T.P. I have been there three times myself and have also had no troubles. ( I did use the kickstand pads however thinking its was more for our bikes than his parking lot). If you plan that trip count me in I'll be there.
Last time I saw you was at Famous Dave a couple of years ago (Maple Grove).
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« Reply #36 on: October 04, 2010, 07:05:49 PM » |
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we just had a abate meet sun & those guys confirmed that that they do not want Hansens Hold-up on the run next year. Suposedly he has a concrete pad to park biks on and then wont keep the cars off the pad and gets winny about the pads then. This is what I hear. Personally I 've only been there once and didn't have a problem but his addatude is bitting him in the rear. When The word is spread what he is like people dont want to go there. It wont mean squat if we do a run and stop there. His attitude has to change to make an impact.
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« Reply #37 on: October 04, 2010, 07:40:10 PM » |
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. Suposedly he has a concrete pad to park biks on and then wont keep the cars off the pad and gets winny about the pads then.
 Some of your intel is incorrect. The entire parking lot is tar. No concrete. The pads are everywhere. He is whinny about the pads. If that's a deal killer so be it. |
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« Reply #38 on: October 04, 2010, 07:55:08 PM » |
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I' dont think My info is wrong. However Lets stop thrashin on Ebony's post an take it up elsewhere if that is yor dream.
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« Reply #39 on: October 04, 2010, 08:32:07 PM » |
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I' dont think My info is wrong. However Lets stop thrashin on Ebony's post an take it up elsewhere if that is yor dream.
Look at the photo of the parking lot. You see any concrete there? And no its not my dream. Evidently someone in your group has a problem with the guy. I understand how that could happen and I'm not trying to convince you to go there. |
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