Join us! We have been riding to La Crosse, Wisconsin on this weekend for almost 50 years! This is a group ride, although you can ride on your own if you wish. Traditionally a motel ride with camping available for those who prefer. We’ll ride up there on Saturday, May 25th–taking all back roads–and return on Monday (Memorial Day), May 27th. Make your reservations soon, as block rates are only in effect until Monday, April 29th!
Here’s the itinerary:
Saturday, May 25th: meet at McDonald’s at the north side of exit 42 (US 20 Marengo/Hampshire) from I-90 (Jane Addams Tollway). Ride departs at 9:00 a.m.; be ready to go with full tanks. The group will follow back roads/state and county routes to the lunch stop in New Glarus, Wisconsin (Glarner Stube is our customary choice but there are others as well).
After lunch, we continue on to La Crosse. Your option: motel or camping (see below for details).
Saturday evening, enjoy one of the numerous casual dining establishments in downtown La Crosse.
Sunday, May 26th: Join or form a small group for a planned scenic ride. All the roads in the “Driftless Area” of Wisconsin are terrific. Plan to return to La Crosse about 4 p.m.
Sunday evening, dinner at 6:00 p.m. at Piggy’s Restaurant, just a short walk from the hotel. Great food and drink at this fine dining establishment. Casual dress.
Monday, May 27th: Breakfast, then head for home. Ride on your own or with others through the great two-lane roads of southwestern Wisconsin–or, if you have to hurry back, it’s about 4.5 hours on the Interstate to the west suburbs of Chicago. (Note: there’s a Hot Dog Ride on Monday in Huntley if you want to stop there on your way back!)
Motel Accommodations: Radisson Hotel. This is a luxury property overlooking the Mississippi River and downtown La Crosse. Address is 200 Second Street South, La Crosse, WI 54601. Special rate (see table below) includes parking! Hotel has a lounge and dining room. Make your reservation now by calling (608) 784-6680 (Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.) and specify the group block “CR BMW Motorcycle Group.” Or make your reservation online: Click Here to Book at the Radisson Hotel La Crosse!
| Day | Date | 1 King Bed City View | 2 Queen Beds River View | ||
| Saturday | 5-25-24 | 4 | $150.00 | 6 | $160.00 |
| Sunday | 5-26-24 | 4 | $129.00 | 6 | $129.00 |
Camping Accommodations: Pettibone Resort. This campground is located right next to the Mississippi River, at 333 Park Plaza Drive, La Crosse 54601. You can make your reservation at (608) 782-5858.
Plan to be with us for this annual premier event.
*denotes CRBMW-sponsored event