By Mike Loughrin, CEO for Transformance Advisors
Rails to Trails
Running between Milwaukee and Madison, the Glacial Drumlin trail stretches for 52 miles through farmlands and glacial topography.
The trail travels through 10 small towns from Waukesha to Cottage Grove. It is on an abandoned rail corridor of the old Chicago and North Western Railway (C&NW).
There are 16 wooden bridges situated along the trail. Of these, 2 are more than 300 feet long and the Big Muck Farm Bridge, is more than 880 feet long.
Dousman
Scott Russell, our finanical advisor, met me at the Bicycle Doctor, on Main Street, in Dousman for the start of our journey.
It’s a hot day and we need to bring lots of water. Fortunately, the trail is shaded with trees on both sides.
Time to head down the trail with a goal of 20 miles out and 20 miles back. We plan to stop for lunch in Jefferson.
The Ride
Jefferson – Time for lunch!
Time to Head Back – Just 20 miles to the car!
Refreshment Time
We arrived back in Dousman. Our water bottles are empty.
A great ride is always worthy of kicking back with a cool drink or ice cream.
Not seeing an ice cream shop, Scott and I choose Barley’s Saloon. They had plenty of options for 2 thirsty bicycle riders.
Pondering the Past – What happened to the trains?
Mike Loughrin
Mike Loughrin is the CEO and Founder of Transformance Advisors. He also teaches for Louisiana State University Shreveport and is on the board of directors for the Association for Supply Chain Management Northern Colorado.
Mike brings exceptional experience in industry, consulting services, and education. He has directed several Lean Transformation programs and has helped organizations such as Levi Strauss, Warner Bros., Cabela’s, Constellation Brands, Lexmark, and Sweetheart Cup.
Keeping a commitment to a balanced life, Mike loves downhill skiing, bicycle rides, and hiking in the mountains. See one of his trails of the month at: Little Switzerland.
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