J & P Cycles Open House


June 24th 2006

We decided to make a weekend ride to the J&P open house in Anamosa Iowa.  About a three plus hour ride from Madison, we left Sun Prairie about 8:30 am. and just dodged some rain that was going through the Madison area.  Later we left J&P just as storms started to hit and raced back to Dubuque and the shelter of our Hotel.  I have never seen Jerry ride so fast!  We missed the rain, took a short, ahem, nap, then caught a shuttle to a Casino for dinner and some gambling.

  Loading up in Sun Prairie for the journey to J&P First stop in Mineral Point
Early stop at the Hotel to drop off some luggage At the Open House
Circle of death Jeff and Laurie navigate the Crowds
Dyno Drag races Cool Nomad!
Another cool Nomad!!

 

After drying off the bikes Sunday morning, we packed up and headed out.  Took many back roads and just enjoyed the great weather and scenery for most of the day.

Gassing up for the ride home on Sunday June 25th

 

At Laurie's suggestion, we stopped at this church in Dickeyville where they have this Grotto.  All hand constructed with stones by a priest in the early part of the last century.  The detail is amazing.
The Grotto in Dickeyville
  Kris and Stephanie

Trying to be creative
John and Kris
Resting up before heading back out 

The whole group!
Back to front, left to right.
 

John and Kris, Dave and Janice,
Jeff and Laurie, Jerry and Stephanie.
A couple of rest stops along the way
Smile All wet!!!!
   

After getting caught in a downpour just outside Waunakee, we found shelter under the cover of the local BP station.  The downpour lasted for over two hours and included some hail which caught us while still on the bikes.
What the hell was that!? (Jeff looks stunned) Check out the downspout.

Jerry is "all wet" (like that's never happened before)

Hey! My bike got all wet too..............
   

The trip ended with a bit of excitement, but we all agreed it was worth it for such a great weekend!

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