Decorah Iowa May 18, 19 and 20, 2008

We had to head up to Decorah again since I just cannot get enough of this area. It is truly heaven. This time I was not involved in a race so I could go slow, soak more in, investigate and really have a good time. Riding was excellent, people are friendly and the Guinness at T-Bocks rocks. There is a lot to do if you are an outdoors type person. There is Hiking, Cycling, Fishing, Canoeing, Hunting, Running, etc, etc. We really liked doing some of the routes suggested by the local Bike shop run by Richard. The name of the shop is Oneota River Cycles in Downtown Decorah. Richard sells Niner, Marin, Bianchi, Gunnar and Surly.
29ers are very popular in that region. They handle the Singletrack up in the forests and they are great machines for cruising the gravel roads. Richard also handbuilds wheels so you know it is a serious shop.
We stayed at the super 8 where the rooms are clean and affordable. The walk or ride into town is short and safe. You can ride the road (Montgomery st) or take the sidewalk. T-Bocks is the local hangout. People go Mountain Biking and then grab a brew and some food. Noboby seems to be in a rush. I can't wait to go there again. The wifey baptized her new Rivendell Bleriot on this trip. The 650b wheels with the wide 40mm tires worked excellent on the gravel. The frame is very forgiving and stable on the crazy fast downhills. Buy one!




Here is the first set of photos.

Famous B Roads, Decorah Iowa

Lutheran Church up in the Hills

Roubaix style in Iowa, Sattre Rd.

Oneota River Trail towards Rte. 52

View from Phelps Park

A view from Phelps Park onlooking Upper Iowa River.

Up Quarry Hill Rd.

Along River Rd.