Well I could go on and on describing this hypothetical place, but as you may have guessed, I would just be describing what I have seen this last day and a half in Wisconsin.
Other positives include:
Interesting topography and geology.
The official state drink: milkshake
The official state foodstuff: ice cream
A few words of warning are in order. When trying to decide on a route, do not attempt to figure out the BEST way to get from A to B... there is no best way, only a large series of choices, each of which has something to offer. If you insist on finding the BEST route you will need to sample each one, and it could take years to decide.
Be prepared for dogs. They are everywhere, and some are ferocious. My theory on dogs goes like this: Early in the cycling season the canine species is at its most ferocious; they are rested, eager and hungry. As the season progresses, they pose less of a problem, getting lazier as they chase down and devour the weakest. The difficulty with Wisconsin is that the dogs so rarely get a chance at a cyclist, they are always in that hungry state. The only solution is to carry the DAZER and use it judiciously. I got to use my unit today and it worked like a charm; the dogs were totally dumbfounded. There are few things as satisfying as a score with the DAZER.
Babcock and Turner had nothing to say about Wisconsin. They shunned the hills and sand and this was one of their greatest omissions. But with only one gear one can understand their reluctance. Anyone with more than one gear on their bike has a treat waiting for them in Wisconsin.
92 miles in paradise, and the ice cream is great!
I like it here in the badger state.
Dennis