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Four shots of the Bicyclists deciding where to go...
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We finally decided to head out to the airport, along a route that
took us past the Governor's Mansion and up North Sherman Avenue
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Rounding Capitol Loop
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Down Hamilton
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Along Sherman next to Tenney Park
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Looking back, it appears a few cars were in back of the group.
Motorists seem to take the delay in stride.
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We entered The Village of Maple Bluff, home to the Governor.
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We found quite streets.
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A and one Police officer who did not pay much attention to us.
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Passing by the Governor's Mansion. The day before, Governor
McCallum refused to veto a forced highway expansion outside of Milwuakee
. The expansion was opposed by the City of Milwaukee.
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I found out later that this was Geoff's last ride. He's moving
to Ann Arbor Michigan. Good luck Geoff!
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Rounding a corner after a bit of a climb.
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The group spread out a bit during the following downhill stretch.
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Kevin was back in town, lugging a 12 pound scram! bag he said he
had been carrying for over 75 miles that day.
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After some meandering, we turned onto North Sherman Avenue.
Many local bicyclists complain about the lack of bike lanes on this busy, but
convenient street. The alder of this district feels that putting in bike
lanes would end up creating traffic jams because a car lane would have to be
removed.
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On packers Avenue, we passed by a motorcycle ride heading in the
opposite direction. We waved at each other.
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Getting ready to move into the left lane for a turn toward the
airport..
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The sign on the left reads: "Inspired by Orville, Wilbur and Frank
Lloyd". Guess what business the Wright brothers were in when they
undertook the task of creating their airplane? They ran a bicycle
shop! Yet another example of how the bicycle has played a part in another
form of transportation!
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Finally, the airport came into view...
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Note the turn to the left. Bicyclists can park for free at
the airport. Simply follow the signs to short term parking, ride past the
car gate on the right (there's a marked bike lane) The bike racks are
just inside on the right!
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We found the traffic at the airport to be fairly light. |
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... and no sign of the national guard rushing out to protect the
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Several people waved as we passed by! |
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Jay Ferm joined us on the ride. Jay has been involved in
several city meetings including a discussion group on implementing a car-sharing program in Madison. Jay also participated in the patrols of the
Isthmus bike path last year after a string of muggings made the news.
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Bicyclists got a lot spread out after a long downhill on Packers
Avenue.
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Martin getting ready to "peel away" from the ride and head
home as we cross the Yahara on Gorham.
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Gorham Street |
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Bicyclists climbing one of the hills up Gorham..
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The Capitol Building shortly after the ride concluded..
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