Mindoro Cut

[jers99lt]

I did make it up to Mineral Point WI this weekend for the Moto Guzzi rally. There were a lot of BMW bikes there as well. I used the rally as a mid-way point to get in some Southwestern WI riding.
The Mindoro Cut is a nice, but a short route that features tightly linked curves with posted speed warnings of 15-20mph. I took a picture of "Oh-Kay" at the historic sign that states the "Cut" is the second known largest man made rock cut in the US. It's 74 feet high and 25 feet wide.
The highlight for me was getting there. I used the http://www.wisconsinmotorcycling.com website to find this route:County P (http://www.wisconsinmotorcycling.com/maps/sw/p.php)
that provides narrow valley roads that never stop curving and very stunning scenery. I'm looking forward to doing it again this fall when the leaves change color.

Have fun,
Jer

[jers99lt]

http://www.bmwlt.com/gallery/files/1/4/3/9/1/Oh-KayatMindoroCutSmall.jpg

[jers99lt]

http://www.bmwlt.com/gallery/files/1/4/3/9/1/ThecutSmall.JPG
Made with horse drawn equipment and hand tools.

[OU812]

I have to join you on the next ride up there. :bmw:

[Spirit_Rider]

I have to join you on the next ride up there. :bmw:
Count me in too! I have wanted to check that out for a while.

[beeper]

I live about 1/2 hour from the cut, just one of many wonderfull stretches of road in this area. Highway 33 from LaCrosse to Hillsboro is a ride I highly recommend, the section over Wildcat mountain is especially delightfull. :cool:

[jers99lt]

I live about 1/2 hour from the cut, just one of many wonderfull stretches of road in this area. Highway 33 from LaCrosse to Hillsboro is a ride I highly recommend, the section over Wildcat mountain is especially delightfull. :cool:
Could you recommend a nice B&B in the area? I'd like to get up there for the fall color change. Should be happening real soon, if not already.

Thanks,
Jer

[beeper]

Could you recommend a nice B&B in the area? I'd like to get up there for the fall color change. Should be happening real soon, if not already.

Thanks,
Jer


Sure, here's one...http://www.strawberrylaceinn.com/

You can click on here also
http://www.spartawisconsin.org/

click on the tourism icon for more lodging info and area attractions. :)

The colors are just getting started, should be hitting peak over the next couple weeks.

[jers99lt]

Perfect. Thanks!

Jer