thisisbenji
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Being from southeast Wisconsin I'v always wanted to check out the Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive.
Getting ready for a long ride never seems to go smoothly for me, I typically tape my route onto my gas tank with painters tape. The only issue was I had left my tape in the garage and it got damp from the humidity and wouldn't stick. I had to run to Walmart to get a new roll. After I finally got the bike ready I felt the need to grab a photo or two.
Anyways I started from the Lone Tree Bluff at the southern end of the forest.
I followed the road north through some tight roads that just so happened to be covered in debris from last nights storm. It was still an experience. I had a couple oh **** moments with gravel and twig dodging while going a little too hot through the curves.
I had to make a quick stop while riding through some Wisconsin farm land to grab a shot of the bike with this epic church in the background. Nothing like a beautiful church on a hilltop.
Eventually I made it back into the forest and grabbed a few more photos of my bike, but off the road this time. (Not very far off the road
.)
After some more riding I made it to Elkhart Lake (the home of Road America) where the scenic drive ends.
On the way home I just had to stop in Milwaukee, I love the architecture of the city. The Churches are my favorite, they sure don't make them like they used to....
What what did I think about my first experience with Kettle Moraine?
Let me tell you, it didn't disappoint. Sure none of the curves were tight enough to get a knee down. Yet, 114 miles of curvy roads is something that isn't easy to come by in this state so it was still a blast.
The route had a good combination of curves, straights, forest, farmland, etc. There were fun high speed corners and low speed corners that let you enjoy nature.
I think I'll be taking this route again.
Getting ready for a long ride never seems to go smoothly for me, I typically tape my route onto my gas tank with painters tape. The only issue was I had left my tape in the garage and it got damp from the humidity and wouldn't stick. I had to run to Walmart to get a new roll. After I finally got the bike ready I felt the need to grab a photo or two.
Anyways I started from the Lone Tree Bluff at the southern end of the forest.
I followed the road north through some tight roads that just so happened to be covered in debris from last nights storm. It was still an experience. I had a couple oh **** moments with gravel and twig dodging while going a little too hot through the curves.
I had to make a quick stop while riding through some Wisconsin farm land to grab a shot of the bike with this epic church in the background. Nothing like a beautiful church on a hilltop.
Eventually I made it back into the forest and grabbed a few more photos of my bike, but off the road this time. (Not very far off the road
.)
After some more riding I made it to Elkhart Lake (the home of Road America) where the scenic drive ends.
On the way home I just had to stop in Milwaukee, I love the architecture of the city. The Churches are my favorite, they sure don't make them like they used to....
What what did I think about my first experience with Kettle Moraine?
Let me tell you, it didn't disappoint. Sure none of the curves were tight enough to get a knee down. Yet, 114 miles of curvy roads is something that isn't easy to come by in this state so it was still a blast.
The route had a good combination of curves, straights, forest, farmland, etc. There were fun high speed corners and low speed corners that let you enjoy nature.
I think I'll be taking this route again.
