Burgers and Trolls

Today I biked from Verona, Wisconsin to Mt Horeb. Mt. Horeb is called The Troll Capital of the World. We have all seen them in front yards, gardens, even on television commercials. Some people have gone as far as kidnapping them and sending pictures from different locations to the bewildered owners.   Crazy kids.

The bike ride over was beautiful! After about twenty minutes of pedaling, I was outside of town and into rural farmland.

Country roads galore, farms, ponds and creeks.

Yeah , you could say it was a sweet ride. Some of the route was on the Military Ridge Trail, partially paved and some dirt.

As soon as I got into the heart of Mt Horeb, the trolls made their presence known.

Trolls of all shapes and sizes adorned yards, businesses, and of course T shirts.

It seems as if they have their own mayor holding the key to the city.

One of the largest gatherings of trolls was inside Schubert’s diner. I was directed there when I asked about a good local spot to eat. I was not disappointed.

It was a step back in time. Burgers, malts, pies, you name it. However they put a spin on it. Not your typical grilled cheese or hamburger here. I ordered the Schubert Burger.

A beef patty served over Gorgonzola, hash browns and bacon, with a sunny side up egg over the top. Okay, I had found The Grail. This monster was a foodie masterpiece! I did second guess my choice about half way through, thinking about the bike ride back. But those thoughts diminished as I continued devouring this concoction of genius.
Probably the hardest decision was to pass on dessert. An old fashioned malt, A&W Root beer float, or a flaky, sugar sprinkled Rosette with a drizzle of chocolate syrup? Tough call to make.
So, I jumped on my bike and made my way back. This was an awesome trip, and I can honestly say that the Schubert Burger was incredible!

So if you’re ever out biking around the country and happen to see a troll, and run across a burger topped with an egg, you may find yourself in good company.

In fitness, Bob

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Glaciers and Food Trucks

This week I am fortunate enough to be in Verona, Wisconsin with my wife while she is at EPIC’s Intergalactic Headquarters.
Since she had to come up for some certification schooling, I took the opportunity to bike some trails in the area.
The beautiful rolling hills that were left after the glaciers came through, make for some awesome country.
The area between our hotel and the compound at EPIC is very bike friendly, so I ventured over.

The roads are for the most part lined with bike lanes and intersect with these paved trails.

It was only 10 miles to EPIC and my wife was breaking for lunch when I got there, so she was able to show me around a little.
We came across a couple of food trucks so I decided to grab a bite before I headed back out to continue biking.  There was a Thai truck that caught my eye instead of the usual brats, potatoes, mac n cheese style offerings.

This was an excellent choice! The Curry Tofu rice bowl had mango on top and was sprinkled with a chilie salt. The pork Bao had a cloud like texture, and it was all washed down with a Thai iced tea.

In fitness, Bob