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Big M Route
The Big M Route is aptly named for the huge “M” on the side of a mound outside of Platteville, WI. It is the largest “M” in the world! Take the time to stretch your legs and hike to the top for an amazing view!  Located in southwest Wisconsin, this route ranges from the Illinois border nearly all the way to the Wisconsin River. The geography varies from the high bluffs and deep valleys near the major rivers to the rolling farmland one expects of southern Wisconsin. Get ready to ride both small, tight, twistie roads and fast highways.  Because this part of Wisconsin contains some of the earliest settled land, there are a lot of historic sights throughout the entire region. There are many museums and exhibits describing the early life and industry in the area such as the Brewer museum in Potosi, the Mining Museum in Platteville, Shake Rag Alley in Mineral Point, and Wisconsin’s First State Capital in Belmont. In addition to these historic sights, this route also boasts access to 4 Wisconsin Rustic Roads (#s 66, 70, 75, 99).  So set your sights on the Big M Route, and bring your hiking shoes!
 
Approximate Mileage:  215 Miles
Estimated Riding Time:  5.75 Hours
Road Surface:  Paved
 
Attractions:
  • Potosi:  Brewery Museum, Potosi Recreation Area
  • Platteville:  World’s Largest “M”, Rollo Jamison Mining Museum
  • Belmont:  Belmont Mound Lookout, Wisconsin First State Capital
  • Dickeyville:  The Grotto
  • Hazel Green:  Dinosaur, UFO Sculptures
  • Lancaster:  Grant County Courthouse
  • Fennimore:  Railroad Museum, Dinky Train, Igor the Mouse
  • Shullsburg:  Gravity Hill, Badger Mine and Museum
  • Mineral Point:  Mineral Point RR Museum, Shake Rag Alley, Pendarvis House
  • Wisconsin Rustic Roads:  #66, #70, #75, #99
 
A Paper Map is available for this route.
Motorcycle Rides, Dubuque, Hazel Green, Dickeyville, Platteville, Potosi, Tennyson, Lancaster, Rewey, Mifflin, Livingston, Stitzer, Fennimore, Lindan, Mineral Point, Dodgeville, Shullsburg, Benton, Cuba City, Castle Rock, Cobb, Montfort, Scales Mound, Cassville, New Diggings

Big M Route

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  • If you are riding with a group, we ask that every person using our route for navigation purchase their own copy.

     

    In order to encourage this, we are happy to offer a discount for group purchases. Please contact us after purchasing 1 item at full price, and we will set up a coupon code that will give everyone in your group 50% off of the same item.

  •  Our digital routes are designed to operate in most GPS devices. In addition to GPSs, our routes should work with several smartphone apps.

     

    We have tested many Smartphone Apps and here is what we have found:

     

    Please Note

    • Some Smartphone Apps require a paid version to allow importing routes.
    • Testing was for ‘Follow the Line” only, not “Turn by Turn”.
    • If you use an app not listed below, let us know and we will try to test it for you.
    • We are not experts on Smartphone Apps. We will try to answer any and all questions, but there may be better resources online.

     

    Apps That Will Work With Our Routes:

     

    • REVER
    • Scenic (IOS Only)
    • Kurviger (Android Only)
    • Detecht
    • OsmAnd
    • Avenza
    • Calimoto
    • Gaia
    • Ride with GPS
    • GPS Tracks
    • InRoute
    • Harley Davidson
    • Indian Ride Command
    • My Triumph
    • GPX Viewer 2
    • Garmin Explore

     

    Apps That Will NOT Work With Our Routes:

     

    • Google Maps
    • Apple Maps
    • Waze
    • Riser
    • ESR (Eat Sleep Ride)
    • RoadTrippers
    • Sygic
    • Guru
    • Road Warrior Route Planner

     

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