Amish ride in Arthur IL

[lattae]

Is anyone doing the Bob Galloway Amish ride in Arthur IL in a couple weeks? Several of us did it the past couple years and really enjoyed it. The longer route is approx. 65 miles and it takes you thru the Amish community. It seems like they have a good turn out each year we have attended.

[Trekn Teresa]

I see that your post is from Sept. 3, 07

However, I would like to try it this year. I am interested in doing this.
Are you going to ride it this year?

~ Trekn Teresa ~

[Pax]

I've ridden it a couple of times and will plan on it again for this year. Fun ride with lots of yummy home made food afterwards!

[lattae]

I have done this ride for the past 3 years. Last year was the first time that I went to the lunch afterwards at the Mennonite school. The food was delicious, plenty of it and good desserts. We usually go up there and stay in Arcola the night before. Alot of folks camp at the school. It's such an enjoyable weekend for my friends and I, we visit the Amish stores afterwards also....we've had good weather every year so far for the ride. It was a bit chilly starting out last year but ended up being a pleasant day for riding.

[Trekn Teresa]

lattae, and Queen,

Where are you gals from? If you don't mind me asking?
I am from northern Illinois. It sure would be cool to
meet up at least to say hello or something, when doing this ride.

Also if you gals are up for doing a century with a few hills the next weekend, in northern Illinois, please let me know. There is also a thread for the Northwest Illinois Century, Sept. 20th, 2008. No admission fee, no fundraiser...just a bunch of us getting together to ride...for the fun, and challenge!

Happy riding,
~ Trekn Teresa ~

[lattae]

I'm from southern area of the state, just outside St Louis region. I'm hoping I can do the ride this year but unsure at this time. My husband requested vacation and he wants to visit the Grand Canyon at this time of the year. But we'll see what happens. We had a nice group of us a couple years ago that did this ride and had a good time. Last year I did the ride alone(none of my riding buddies went along) but met several nice folks along the way. It was just a nice relaxing weekend away from the 3 teens in the house I ended up doing the extra long route and added the short route also to get in around 80 something miles.

[lattae]

Did anyone do the tour de manure in Arthur today? We started early in fear of rain moving in. The wind was brutal with strong head winds. We were wanting to do the 60 mile route but decided to cut it short to 40 mile. Ended up being a very warm and humid day. We went to the Mennonite school afterwards for the lunch which was delicious. Just a very nice weekend in Amish country.