Good roads in Illinois?

DUX · 06-27-2005, 9:29 PM

I might have an opportunity to move out near Scott AFB. No one else but you guys would understand, but having access to good riding is playing more than a small part in the decision.

I've never been in the area. What is the riding like?

Right now I'm spoiled with decent back-roads in Dover, occasional trips to ride in Bucks County Pa during the summer, and usually a couple of days in Vermont in the fall. How does Illinois and the surrounding area compare?

Aychdot · 06-28-2005, 7:47 PM

I live on the St. Louis side of the river, but most roads on the Illinois side are straight. May find some twisties but I don't know of them. Bikers (mostly Harleys) hang out at Fast Eddies Bon Air Bar and Grill on the weekends and cruise the Great River Road. Ted's Harley Davidson/Honda is a pretty good dealer in Alton. Let me know if there is anything I can help you with.

BigDaddyJ · 06-29-2005, 12:15 AM

I'm in Rockford which is about an hour west of Chicago. If you like it stright and flat then Illinois is the place for you. We end up going up the WI a few weekends a year to find something to re-round the tires again.

garbau · 07-25-2005, 4:24 PM

SW WI is the place to be, especially southeast of LaCrosse.

sheepofblue · 07-25-2005, 5:21 PM

The ones leading out.

Baketech · 07-25-2005, 5:27 PM

Actually, if you are near Scott, then you aren't too far from really good stuff in Missouri....

DUX · 07-25-2005, 6:18 PM

Still hoping on the job. I should know in a few months.

mojo1094 · 11-10-2005, 5:14 AM

the Peru area has some nice roads, by the starved rock area. in the central area, i wouldn't invest in hi performance tires, i would get one's that don't wear much down the middle, cause, well, that's what's gonna go. you'll have chickenstrips on your tires and everything.

I like city riding though, dodging cars, etc. i'unno. i think i may be the only one sometimes.

hit lake shore drive sometime. that's like a warzone when rush hour hits, but if you can get there and just enjoy the scenery (not too much, a bad crash will put you in the lake), it's quite impressive.

Mojave954 · 11-10-2005, 8:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DUX

I might have an opportunity to move out near Scott AFB. No one else but you guys would understand, but having access to good riding is playing more than a small part in the decision.

I've never been in the area. What is the riding like?

Right now I'm spoiled with decent back-roads in Dover, occasional trips to ride in Bucks County Pa during the summer, and usually a couple of days in Vermont in the fall. How does Illinois and the surrounding area compare?

You want good riding, 4 tracks with within 3 hrs, one in 20 min, mountain roads (more then you will ever need or want), straights and even a dragstrip? Step up and come to Edwards AFB. Oh, dirt biking and mountain biking in your backyard too.

Good roads in Dover....

I use to cruise those roads back in the day.

AF going to move ya, ya might as well move.