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The Blue Burst paint on the Low Rider ST looked great against every body of water I used as a backdrop.
federal and state parks, with the northern portion being managed by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. SR- 49 passes along the northern edge of the refuge and provides a scenic view of the wetlands. With the sun now shining, I took a moment to rest at one of the nearby vistas before continuing on toward Waupun. Riding along County Road M, I was again surrounded by cornfields and cow pastures, as well as several gigantic windmills spinning in their slow, methodical manner. I eventually turned west on State Route 23, which took me into Ripon. After dropping off the bike and my gear at the hotel, I joined the bride and groom at Knuth Brewing Company to catch up over beers and grub.
The wedding was on Saturday evening, so I woke up early to squeeze in a morning ride around Green Lake. From the hotel, I ventured west on SR- 23 until turning south on County Road A. On Illinois Avenue, I passed the Heidel House Hotel & Conference Center. For those looking for luxury during their motorcycle adventures, the Heidel House is an outstanding
option. Originally built in 1890, the property transformed into a restaurant and later a lakeside lodge. The facility closed in 2019, but through a multimillion- dollar investment in 2021, it was redeveloped into one of the premier destinations in the Midwest. Today, it is also an outstanding dining spot, including Waves Pub and Grill, a casual option for a midride stop. If golf is your game, the lush grasslands of Wisconsin are lined with country clubs, including Tuscumbia Golf Course, across the street from the Heidel House.
On a timetable, I continued down Illinois Avenue until turning north on Lake Drive and then west on South Street, which took me through the heart of Green Lake. Keeping the actual lake on my left, I turned south and took a moment to appreciate the view at Hattie Sherwood Park.
The Low Rider ST may be Harley- Davidson’ s baby bagger, but its impressive power-to-weight ratio makes it one of their most thrilling bikes to ride.