Savanna-Galena Weekend Ride [IL]

Savanna-Galena Weekend Ride

This year, we’ll be returning to the historic towns of Savanna and Galena in north-eastern Illinois for our September ride.  Those of us in Southeastern Wisconsin will meet at the McDonalds at I-94 and Hwy 83 on Saturday morning, and be gassed and ready to head out by 9:00 am.  

08/25/2023 Update (New Meetup Location):  
We’ll meet other Wisconsin riders at the Kwik Trip station located at 7583 W Mineral Point Rd, Verona, WI 53593 at around 10:15 am. 

After a tour through southwestern Wisconsin, we’ll meet our Minnesota and Iowa friends at our lunch stop at the Winneshiek Bar & Grill, 32785 Co Rd K, Prairie du Chien between 12:30 and 1:00.  Then we’ll cross the Mississippi and head south on the Iowa side before crossing back to spend the night in Savanna Illinois. 

Lodging

Ride Central will be at La Hacienda Inn, 2000 N. Oakton Rd in Savanna. They have a vintage limo available to transport us to local restaurants and bars. The rate for a 2-bed room is $60.

Make your own reservations at La Hacienda as soon as possible by calling (563) 599-3447 and telling the owner, Ralph, that you’re with the COG group. As of August 17, 2023, Ralph says they have about 4 rooms left on the Saturday we’ll be arriving. Another option for (significantly higher priced) accommodations is the Savanna Inn and Suites, 101 Valley View Rd, Savanna, IL - (815) 273-2288. 

Sunday brunch will be in Galena before a return through some great roads in the Yellowstone State Park area in southern Wisconsin.

Registration & Fees 

There is no fee for this ride, but the Road Meister, Dave McClurg, asks that you register on the COG event page so he knows who to look for at the locations mentioned above. If you have any questions, feel free to call Dave at (414) 559-7704.

GPS/GPX Files 

There are three GPX files available for members to download.  You are downloading the GPX files as-is.  

RELEASE: As with any route provided, we recommend following the route on a map first. This way you will have a better idea of where you are going and have more fun doing it. Downloading and using any route file indicates you acknowledge that you agree to do so with the understanding that the Concours Owners Group (COG) cannot assume responsibility for your personal safety when using these routes. If you choose to use these routes you do so voluntarily, based on your own assessment of your abilities, route conditions, and facilities, and therefore assume all risks. You release and hold harmless COG, its officers, agents and members from any and all injury and/or loss to your person or property that may result from using these routes or participation in this event. These routes are provided a samples and without any guarantee of accuracy, road quality, or safety.

By downloading these files, you agree to the release statement above...   

To download files: 

1. Log into your COG account first at: www.concours.org
2. Go to the GPX Archive for this event: https://concours.org/EventArchive/#347
3. Right click on the Download button for the GPX file and save the GPX file to your computer. 

Questions

Contact Dave McClurg at dmcclurg@wi.rr.com.  Also, please look for additional announcements/conversations on the COG forums at: Forums > Ride Time > North Central Events (Link).

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