Day 30 LaCrosse WI to Kendall WI

Stats: mileage: 58; total climb: 772 ft; total mileage: 1448

After successfully getting the bike reassembled and the new, beautiful rim in place, we were ready to ride the rail trails. The LaCrosse River Trail was the first of four interconnecting trails across this western part of Wisconsin. So we left the Mississippi River and spent time with the LaCrosse, Kickapoo and Baraboo Rivers. Paul is obviously happy to be in the saddle and on the trail again!
Even in Wisconsin, we found the inevitable road work. As effective and stylish my vest is, thankfully Robert, provider of the vest, didn't offer those fashion statement pants.
When the LaCrosse River Trail ended in Sparta, we were greeted by Ben Bikin who presides over Sparta, WI Bike Capitol of America. Not only does Sparta have Ben, they also have the Quilt Corner which was open.

The rail trails in Wisconsin require a pass and all the funds collected to for the pass are returned to the care. This new bridge is just one example.
This corn field as viewed from the trail reminded us of home. Thanks to a lot of rain, the corn is quite high.
Each little community along the Elroy-Sparta Trail has its claim to fame. This is the fame in Norwalk.
Along the Elroy Sparta Trail there are three tunnels. The longest is 3890 ft. Note the large doors that must be closed during the winter to keep the water in the tunnels from freezing.

In Wilton, there is a little shop where we stopped for an afternoon goody. This scene embodies two of Paul's favorite things: cookies and being a rail fan. He took this picture while enjoying two other favorites: biking with his wife and eating pie. Our first day rolling in Wisconsin was perfect.