Milwaukee 1.5--the Guantlet.

Yo, yo. So I am indeed planning milwaukee 2.0 for later in the summer, which will include both a race category and a relaxed category and hopefully we'll get a big ol' group for that!

First though, a challenge.

Milwaukee there and back. same day. that's 160 miles. one day. My buddy casey is in, are you?

June 13.

Obviously we travel light, fast and self-sufficient and at a fast clip (20 mph avg), with a brief stop in milwaukee for beers and lunch then turn it around and head on back. 6 AM start. return before dark. Emergency bailout provided by metra.

Do you like the imposing name? You in?

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Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on June 3, 2009 at 9:48am

I'm in! Same route as April? Fried pickles for all in MIL?

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Permalink Reply by Chris on June 3, 2009 at 9:50am

Route TBD Im gonna see if we can find a more direct route, but should be more or less similar.

Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:

I'm in! Same route as April? Fried pickles for all in MIL?

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Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on June 3, 2009 at 10:10am

Cool. Fenders came off for Bike The Drive, I'll get a CO2 pump so I can go rackless.

Chris said:

Route TBD Im gonna see if we can find a more direct route, but should be more or less similar.

Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:
I'm in! Same route as April? Fried pickles for all in MIL?

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Permalink Reply by David Travis on June 3, 2009 at 12:44pm

I like the name a lot. Is it a new spelling emphasizing the "u - turn" in Milwaukee/Milwuakee?

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Permalink Reply by lauren sailor on June 3, 2009 at 12:59pm

you're going to miss the naked ride for this?! now i KNOW you guys are crazy.

this weekend would be way better, since you can catch a bike polo tournament once you get to MKE.

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Permalink Reply by Chris on June 3, 2009 at 1:30pm

yeah well this weekend i'm in sfo and the 13th is the last weekend before my big ride.

lauren sailor said:

you're going to miss the naked ride for this?! now i KNOW you guys are crazy.

this weekend would be way better, since you can catch a bike polo tournament once you get to MKE.

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Permalink Reply by DonRay A.K.A. Zesty on June 3, 2009 at 3:20pm

Yeah Do it!!! Cause I'm not... :)
See ya on 2.0

Chris said:

yeah well this weekend i'm in sfo and the 13th is the last weekend before my big ride. lauren sailor said:
you're going to miss the naked ride for this?! now i KNOW you guys are crazy.

this weekend would be way better, since you can catch a bike polo tournament once you get to MKE.

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Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on June 3, 2009 at 5:10pm

And I'm in LA.

Chris said:

yeah well this weekend i'm in sfo and the 13th is the last weekend before my big ride.

lauren sailor said:
you're going to miss the naked ride for this?! now i KNOW you guys are crazy.

this weekend would be way better, since you can catch a bike polo tournament once you get to MKE.

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Permalink Reply by pistola on June 4, 2009 at 4:57am

I would definetly like to join. I was initially thinking of biking to Milwaukee from the Kenosha metra stop that Saturday but doing the whole sounds more challenging. Are you guys using road bikes or single speeds? I will more than likely just go one way with you guys as I planned on spending the night in Milwaukee with my sister and friends before heading back Sunday. 20 mph average sounds tough if I bring the touring bike with gear, but definetly doable if I bring just the road bike and give my sister the gear to carry. Where are you guys planning on leaving from?