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ANNUAL RIDE TO LACROSSE WISCONSIN - MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
DISCOUNT AT HOLIDAY INN-MUST RESERVE BY APRIL 15TH TO GET DISCOUNT

When: Leave Saturday Morning, May 29 2010
Return Monday

Ride there on your own, or ride with the group that leaves 9 a.m. on Saturday

from the TA Travel Center in Hampshire, IL, at Route 20 and Interstate 90. (some arrive earlier for breakfast) Re-fill your gas tank there, and join club members led by Norm Phoenix on a route following secondary roads to a lunch stop in New Glasus, Wis., thence to our destination, LaCrosse, Wis.
Lunch stop in Wisconsins's Swiss Valley--New Glarus, WI approx 11:45 a.m Lunch around 11:45 a.m. at the New Glarus Hotel, 2nd Floor dining room or If busy try Glarner Stube.

.You can also make it a 'DAY RIDE' to meet up at lunchtime in New Glarus

Accomodations: HOLIDAY INN (or motel of your choice) La Crosse. We get a discounted rate of $99 for a double or king suite.

Call 1-800-HOLIDAY 608-784-4444. and refer to the Group Code "JSM" or go to www.holidayinn.com/lacrossewi and enter the group code JSM.
WORD TO THE WISE: Retain your confirmation number, and call back to confirm your reservation.

OR CAMPING!!! At our friend Ed & Kelly's just up the road a piece. You can camp for free, BUT CONTACT HANK BARTA if you plan to camp. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

SUNDAY: RIDE THE FANTASTIC LOCAL ROADS - Small groups or on your own.

SUNDAY EVENING: DINNER AT PIGGY'S RESTAURANT-LaCrosse's Finest
GOURMET DINING
Separate checks are convenient for all!!!

Ride home Monday - at your leisure. Via Interstate 4.5 hours. Via backroads (preferred) allow 7

Here's what Tom Brown said about this ride:
"This has to be one of the best motorcycle outings one can attend. Those who have never been are missing the best of what our Association offers its members. Riding endless miles of nearly abandoned, spectacular roads at your own pace, whatever it may be, is the true joy of our sport. The bucolic rural scenes and rich greenery along the way add a texture that you just can't find in the western states. The added benefits of familiar faces, kindred spirits, great accommodations in a charming small city that's a reasonable riding distance from home makes it really the perfect long weekend."

Kamp Koegel will be open again this year and we are looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones. Everyone is welcome. With the exception of Prez Barta and Greg Chambers who have standing site reservations it is first come first stake for the few flat spots but my G.I. Doc says sleeping on a "slight" slant is good for the system Firewood is stacked and ready. Hoping for another beautiful weather weekend...that would make four in a row! See you all soon!

Ed & Kelly

Long range forecast for the Lacrosse area:

Sat 29th sunny 84
Sn 29th Partly cloudy 79
Mon 31st Scattered showers 81

Let's all keep our fingers crossed that we have yet another year of great weather! Can't wait to see everyone and the campfire pit is ready!

Ed & Kelly