36 | MARCH 2026 QUARTERLY SUPPLEMENT
Green Lake is not large, but it contains several boat launches that were bustling with activity over this Labor Day weekend.
At the southern tip of the lake, I took a break at Dodge Memorial County Park to admire the boat traffic and dip my toes in the water. I continued on County Road K before turning north onto Lakeview Road, which ironically did not have the view of the lake I expected. I tried to hug the shoreline by turning west, but the lake was obscured by homes along the shore, so I returned to Lakeview Road and eventually made my way to County Road A. I pulled into Sunset Park to enjoy the east side of the lake before returning to Ripon. Back at the hotel, I changed for the wedding and then joined my family at my cousin’ s home for a picturesque outdoor ceremony.
Sunday proved to be a day of rest. I rode the Low Rider ST back over to Dodge Memorial County Park and joined my extended family for some swimming and relaxation. But come Monday, I was ready to venture out farther and set my sights on the largest lake inside the state, Lake Winnebago. I plotted a 102- mile route around the 137,700- acre lake. I headed east on SR- 23, through Rosedale and then Fond du Lac before turning north on U. S. Route 151. About a third of the way up, I found The Little Farmer, a quaint farm stand offering baked goods and apple products. The orchard and rustic buildings surrounding the property are a favorite location for family photos. And depending on the season, they also offer hayrides, a corn maze, and tours for kids.
Along U. S. 151, there are also numerous beaches, but I was focused on riding, so I continued my journey north until reaching Sherwood and turning west on State Route 114. On the north side of the lake, I pulled into Heckrodt Wetland Reserve, where I spent some time exploring the trails on foot, which gave me a chance to admire the wildflowers and a bustling butterfly garden. With daylight burning, I continued
Left: The field and furnishings along the shoreline of Green Lake served as an ideal setting for my cousin’ s wedding. Right: The Little Farmer in Malone was a rustic roadside discovery. to Menasha, where I dealt with some construction. Then on to Neenah and ultimately Oshkosh, where I stopped at the north tip of Menominee Park beside a cove and a thin peninsula that contained a paved path suitable for pedestrians and bicyclists. From that vantage point, I could see across the lake, with the boat traffic one would expect on a holiday weekend. Back on the bike, I continued through Oshkosh and stumbled across a classic car show held in South Park. As a classic truck owner, I felt obligated to stop and walk around the park. Needing to rendezvous with family that evening for dinner and some college football, I then proceeded southwest on State Route 44 before returning to Ripon just as the night game was about to kick off.
Tuesday marked my return to Milwaukee. I headed out on SR- 23 before eventually making it to SR- 175, which I would follow all the way back. Not having to worry as much about the navigation, I spent time reflecting on the bike I’ d been riding all weekend. The heart and soul of the Low Rider ST is the 117ci Milwaukee- Eight V- Twin, which is oil- cooled and cranks out 114 hp and 128 lb- ft of torque. This is a monster of a motor in a Harley that weighs 712 lb, which is svelte compared to the 838- lb Road Glide that comes with the same engine. Rolling on the throttle, especially in Sport mode, makes for spirited launches off the light that are complemented by a throaty growl from the 2- into- 1 pipes. The fairing offers decent wind protection, and the dash display is radically improved over the
Taking a moment to reflect on the stunning scenery around Lake Winnebago.