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1 1 1 1 1 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION I’m old enough to remember when a Sunday ride was the family’s afternoon entertainment. My dad would pack us into the sedan and we’d head out on to rural roads for a leisurely drive in the countryside. Sitting in the back seat, the wind would blow through my hair and the sun would shine on me through the windows. Now my Sunday riding is done on a motorcycle. And even though my ride may take place on a Tuesday, it still has a Sunday ride feel - the leisurely pace, the sun on my head, the wind in my face, and the sense of exploration - riding for the love of riding. And I do love to ride. As evidence of that, I’ve put over 200,000 miles on my Harleys® in the last ten years. I also like planning my routes (it’s nearly as much fun as riding) so it seemed a perfect match to use my two passions to put together a travel book. Sunday Rides Sunday Rides Sunday Rides Sunday Rides Sunday Rides contains over 1,800 miles of some of the best riding in southern Wisconsin that you can do any day of the week. I can’t resist a good road whether riding along and spotting a side road with a visible bend or seeing two inches of curvy line on a map. For the most part this has been a good thing, but on occasion I’ve wound up on some unpleasant dirt or gravel. In this book you will find good side roads and curvy lines without concern for gravel and dirt. Because you’d rather be riding, I’ve done the planning for you and provided the maps and directions. Since you’ve purchased this book, you’re probably looking for new places to ride. The routes I’ve selected may take you to destinations you know, but there are back roads you may not have ridden or even known about. I’ve started many of the rides from small towns because they’re centrally located to the route and also they’re totally charming places to spend a weekend. You may wish to start the routes at any point convenient to you. This book is for motorcyclists of both sexes, but as a woman, I’m also writing this to encourage more women to venture out on their own. I ride solo much of the time, and I 2 2 2 2 2 hope my little anecdotes and descriptions will be of value. Safety is always a concern, especially for women, so the establishments mentioned are family friendly. I would not hesitate to enter them alone. HOW TO USE THIS BOOK HOW TO USE THIS BOOK HOW TO USE THIS BOOK HOW TO USE THIS BOOK HOW TO USE THIS BOOK I’ve divided southern Wisconsin into five sections. Each section begins with an overview of the geologic features that make the riding interesting. The overview may also include historical background of the region’s settlement. Each region contains two to five routes. The route description includes:  General overview of the area covered on the route.  Highlights and special notes about things along the way.  Maps. Legend: - streams, rivers, & lakes; - forests, prairies, & marshes; - cities, villages, & towns. The cities are named, but the lakes are not.  Directions.  Listing of websites and phone numbers for more information on area attractions.  Representative photos to say what I never could. Whether you ride on Sunday or any other day, I hope you will find the routes interesting and that some will become your favorites to ride again and again. Now . . . get out and enjoy the road! Barbara Barber September 2008 ...

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