COWS Wrangler Ride in Waupaca, Wisconsin

Laabs’ Neighborhood Loop: 27.92 miles
Comments: Ride Time was 2 hours 13 minutes, average speed: 12.5


We left the Johnson home in Dorchester early this morning to drive to the COWS Wrangler Ride being held at the Laabs’ Lake Home near Waupaca, WI. We arrived in time to join six other teams for this enjoyable ride in northern Wisconsin. Because of the dangerous high temperature expected for this day, John and Joan altered their planned route at the last minute to protect us all from the possibility of heat exhaustion—and it sure did get hot! The temperature soared into the 90’s even before our 10:00 a.m. start.


We met three new couples and enjoyed this chance to get to know them. The Wrangler Rides have been wonderful to gather smaller groups together and allow couples new to tandeming a less intimidating event to jump start their cycling career.


Our ride included a stop in Mount Morris for an ice cream treat and a chance to cool down. The group gathered out on the deck of the ice cream shop to visit and rest before continuing down the road back to the Laabs’ lake home. The group stayed together throughout the ride and arrived back at Joan & John’s by 3:00 p.m. The lake looked very inviting after 28 miles of biking so most changed clothes and went in for a swim. Dennis decided to dive in bike clothes and all. A late lunch was served out on the deck and Joan did a great job feeding these hungry travellers. Sandwiches, salads, fruit and cookies satisfied our appetites prior to our trip home. We again had a wonderful day biking in Wisconsin with our COWS friends and look forward to future Wrangler Rides planned for this biking season.


Wrangler Ride Attendees: Joan & John (host & hostess), Kathi & John, Carol & Bruce, Al & Sandie, Barb & Glen, Tim & Marla, Dennis & Deb.