57 miles
Nancy pointing out on the US map our progress
Today Tom, Ziva, Susan and I left the church in Winona and crossed the Mississippi river into Wisconsin. As we crossed the bridge it started raining lightly and was actually pleasant as the temps were cool and not humid.
We then turned southeast and headed toward the town of Trempealeau, WI. This was an easy ride as it was flat with no wind. When we got to Trempealeau we tried to look for the dikes and locks where tug boats move larger boats up and down this portion of the river. I guess it was a light day as we did not see any movement.
A new state!
Entering Trempealeau, WI near the Mississippi
In Trempealeau we got onto our first rail to trail today the "Great River Trail".
We rode this trail for approximately 22 miles until we connected to another trail "the Lacross River Trail"". Both trails were beautiful and of course, more pleasurable than riding on main roads.
House on the Mississippi built for potential flooding
Entering the Great River Trail
On the Great River Trail
Talking with Mitch on the Great River Trail
More views on the Great River Trail
With Sharon, Tom, Ziva, and Susan on the LaCross River Trail
As we rode on the second trail we met Blaine with the truck in West Salem. This was our lunch stop.
Then it was another easy 15 miles to Sparta, WI a town that claims to be the number one biking town in the US. As you enter town you see a statue of "Ben Bikin" commemorating bicycle heritage.
After getting settled and unpacked at the church I walked downtown to the local library to blog. I saw Tom walking around too. We were served pasta for dinner at the church.
Sparta is another very nice little town with great old building that are kept in good condition.
Blaine our great support driver from Rapid City to Vermont
Sparta railway statiion
"Ben Bikin" the huge statue of the bicycle in Sparta
Church in Sparta where we are staying tonight
Downtown Sparta
Sparta Courthouse
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