Flood Run - Spring 2014
The 2014 Spring Flood Run was cold but definitely warmer than last year. I layered up and rode my Road King. I left the windshield at home and opted for my Gringo and smoke bubble shield. I arrived at the Beach Bar a little before 10am, snapped a few photos and left before the crowd (the run officially starts at 10:30). I arrived in Diamond Bluff while vendors were still busy setting up at the Nauti Hawg . I continued south to Maiden Rock. There was a strong wind off the lake and waves were crashing against the shore. In my opinion, the Wisconsin side of the run is much better than the Minnesota side. I prefer the roads, the views, and the towns. I reached the southern point of the run, Winona, MN. I headed north on the Minnesota side for a little bit but cut back into Wisconsin at Nelson. At this point, the towns were quite busy and the sun had come out but that was short-lived. As I continued north it got ...