Day one of this route still starts from the Country Inn & Suites in Woodbury and heads over into Wisconsin and up the St. Croix river valley. We'll go through Hudson, Somerset, St. Croix Falls, and Grantsburg, before heading over to Minnesota with a stop in Hinckley before heading south along Highway 61. There is a longer stretch (about 50 miles) with no services to be aware of between Granstburg and Hinckey, so best to stock up with extra supplies in Grantsburg before you head out. Controls are a variety of c-stores/gas stations per usual, but there are plenty of local restaurants, bars and coffee shops to stop at if you have a more discerning pallet. Day one will end back at the hotel in Woodbury so you can have a short rest before heading out onto the second leg of the journey.
On day two we will head south towards Prescott, where we will cross into Wisconsin again and head west through River Falls, Spring Valley and Downsville. Then the route turns north to Menomonie, and finally back east just south of I94 stopping in Baldwin, cruising through Hudson and ending back at the hotel.
Riders are responsible for booking their own room at the hotel. There is a pool and hot tub too, so consider staying Sunday night for a little R&R after the ride.
We split the route into two files, so hopefully it will be easier for GPS units to handle.
Day 1: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42922140
Day 2: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43020447
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Night Riding Requirements
All riders must have good to excellent night riding equipment. Must haves are
- strong headlight capable of clearly lighting the road clearly for the whole night
- a strong taillight capable of being seen from several hundred feet away, set in steady mode
- a reflective vest that clearly illuminates your body when light shines on it
Recommended are
- backup front and tail lights if your primary lights fail or run out of battery
- reflective anklet strips
- a helmet light or other light source to see cue sheets, street signs, or help with night repairs.