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Comfort Suites Madison West
Madison Brat Fest and Madison touring. 2 days variable mileage and various scenic attractions. Brat Fest events up to individuals on their own. I've reservation in Middleton at Comfort Suites Madison West this was the most reasonable for two days and in Middleton which I've not visited for some time. Riders may choose to overnight at another of their choosing. RSVP to facilitate coordination.
Comfort Suites Madison West
1253 John Q. Hammons Dr.
Madison, WI, 53717, US
(608) 820-2370
Middleton: Hubbard Ave Diner, Mustard Museum, Verona Epic Tour,Brat Fest
The overnight rain may linger, and we may get rained out. I'll send out an email at 7:05 AM. If the rain moves to the east in time, we'll have the slot already set to ride out west for pie and coffee at The Village Grind in Oswego. Park in the southwest area of the Trader Joe's parking lot near Catalpa Lane.
Comfort Suites Madison West
Madison Brat Fest and Madison touring. 2 days variable mileage and various scenic attractions. Brat Fest events up to individuals on their own. I've reservation in Middleton at Comfort Suites Madison West this was the most reasonable for two days and in Middleton which I've not visited for some time. Riders may choose to overnight at another of their choosing. RSVP to facilitate coordination.
Comfort Suites Madison West
1253 John Q. Hammons Dr.
Madison, WI, 53717, US
(608) 820-2370
Lake Monona Loop
Lombard: Madison Meadows Park Madison St Entrance
Jason has scheduled Blue Skies for Saturday since Friday looks like a rainout. Seems like a fine idea. We will do the traditional Blue Skies route without Munger at an easy pace. Anyone can do this route. It's summer. Join me at 8:30.
Lombard: Lombard Commons Park in the parking lot off of Grace St
Every time I refresh, the forecast for Friday looks less user friendly, so I'm pushing the ride off until SATURDAY MORNING. This is a great opportunity for some of you who always wished you could try a Blue Skies ride but who can't skip work to come out and give it a go!
This road ride will follow Isaac's classic Blue Skies route from Lombard to St. Charles (Panera), including the Munger Loop. I expect to hold the upper end of the posted rolling speed, with optional (read: likely) sprints, but anyone who knows the route is free to take a faster group off the front or bypass the Munger Loop. We will face some hills, rollers, and open road with narrow shoulders, so a road bike and some road riding experience is highly recommended. Ample regroup opportunities. No one will be dropped.
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Parking lot on White St and Old Plank Trail
This is a ride at your own speed and do the distance you would like. Old Plank is a paved trail that goes 10 miles east and west of the parking lot so it is an out and back ride.
I will be doing 20-25 miles at the 10-12mph with a lunch stop. There is another 10 miles of trail (20-mile ride) to explore after lunch if you want more riding.
Parking lot is just south of where Rt45 & Rt30 cross. You can google Plank Road Cycle to get the general area of the trail parking lot.
The ride starts at 5200 Miller Rd, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
This 2nd Annual event will showcase the scenic and mainly flat roads of McHenry County. The route has distances for every level of rider. Based on the cloverleaf design for routes, riders choose their distance, double up on one loop, tackle all four loops...You customize your route. Enjoy four loops connected through one rest stop (Union, Illinois) for a fantastic day of riding! We ride rain or shine.
Staging for the start and end of the ride will take place in Sunset Park, 5200 Miller Road, Lake in the Hills.
Start - Riders can start anytime after 6:30 a.m. (When the course will be fully marked).
The rest area, open from 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. is located in Union at Veteran‘s Park.
3 Parking options include:
1. Sunset Park - 5200 Miller Road (Ride HDQ) Sunset Park Baseball/Splash Pad/Basketball Court area.
2. Sunset Park 9200 Haligus Road - Sunset Park Skate Park
3. Public Works 9010 Haligus Road
*** NEW in ‘22 - PASTA BOAT STATION for the post ride ‘lunch‘ ***
Post-event food will be served from 11 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Bring your bag chair and enjoy the food, friends, and stories. Additionally, there will be opportunities for photos and bragging rights of your bike stories.
Elmhurst: Whole Foods in rear lot along West Ave
I’m going a little earlier this week due to the busy holiday weekend. Anyone who wants to go faster at 8:30am like normal feel free to post a separate ride.
Route is 55 miles south, working over the centennial trail east to west, then coming back north via frontage roads and Claredon Hills road. Expect a fast ride.
Bathroom rest stop available at 29 miles, or we can stop at a gas station to refill/use bathrooms at 35 miles.
Download route file here: https://www.komoot.com/tour/784113318?share_token=a2RhFra9ghRuXbbEOc50sZAMt6PZ28g19EJJ2eOoExnpfhWhnG&ref=wtd
Elmhurst: Whole Foods in rear lot along West Ave.
Join me for a ride around the western suburbs. Faster ride should form their own group. 1 brief rest stop will be included.
Elmhurst: Panera Bread lot in back of store
EBC has been invited to participate in the Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade on Monday May 30. We will meet at Panera Bread (back parking lot) and ride over to our starting position. After the parade I will lead a social ride to Lombard to ride past some of the homes that have interesting yard displays, like monkeys, giraffes and fairies. We will make our way to Rainbow Cone (ice cream!) and return to Elmhurst. Just want to do the parade: meet us at Michigan & 3rd St at 9:00am
Just want to do the social ride: I anticipate we will gather at Panera afterward the parade at 11:00am.
Lombard: Madison Meadows Park Madison St Entrance
Monday Morning Rollers returns on Memorial Day. We will roll through Glen Ellyn and Wheaton, out to Scoobys and then back through Glen Ellyn. The ride is about 32 miles and has about 1.200 feet of climb. It's summer and time to get on your bike. No more delays.
Elmhurst: Panera Bread lot in back of store
Moderately fast paced road ride containing several optional sprints with pre-set regroup points. Ride destination will be announced on the list server the day before the ride. Good front and back lights required as we will return after sunset.
Ride features a base portion which is kept at the advertised pace with 4 to 7 optional sprint sections with speeds in the low 20’s up to 30 mph depending on the riders attending that night. All sprint sections have a pre-announced regroup point allowing riders to ride at the base pace or faster if they wish. Routes vary from week to week with the specific route for a given night announced on the list server on the Monday prior to the ride.
Villa Park: Villa Park Depot / Historical Society
We will lead a 30-35 mile Road Ride ride at 13-15. Return will be after dark - Bright Front & Rear lights are required! Bright clothing is recommended. Rain Will Cancel - Check the list server!
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Harper College Room A238 in the "A" building on campus, a short walk from the parking lot. Parking:
Smart Cycling Class sponsored by the Bike Palatine Club will include a classroom and on bike portion.The on bike portion will include parking lot drills on bike handling and avoidance maneuvers, plus riding in traffic to demonstrate those skills. You will need the following equipment to participate. Your bike and helmet locked in your vehicle in parking lot 9. After the classroom portion, participants will walk back to parking lot 9 for on-bike practice.
Lunch: As the class spans the noon hour, bringing a lunch and water bottle is advised. Pre-reading: From the League of American Bicyclists Learning Center - https://learn.bikeleague.org/smart-cycling-3 - Participants should review the content sections for Basic, Intermediate and Advanced. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE WITH RALPH BANASIAK AT banasiakr@comcast.net
We can't believe this year's Everybody Rides will be our 10th year! We welcome all types of riders to Everybody Rides. We feature a 10 mile trail ride great for the whole family or those new to cycling. This route also has a guided ride with a leader that leaves at 8:30 am. In addition to the trail ride we have a 29, 47 and 62 mile road ride for the more experienced rider. The unique feature of Everybody Rides is our routes allow you to add on more miles if you would like while riding. All you have to do is do an extra "loop" or two depending on how many miles you would like to ride!
As a reminder for for those new here, Everybody Rides is a fundraiser for Project Mobility. Project Mobility is a local nonprofit that provides the freedom of mobility to children, adults and wounded soldiers with disabilities through adaptive cycling.
Due to the pandemic those with disabilities are in need more than ever with more families staying home and doing more outdoor/safe activities such as bike rides.
It may sound like such a simple activity but to those with mobility challenges (along with the hefty price tag of an adaptive bike) it makes it nearly impossible for them to enjoy the freedom of mobility without our help.
Adaptive bikes provide life changing mobility, strength, self-esteem and the ultimate freedom for children, adults and veterans with disabilities. Cycling restores the possibilities to those who are often told by society that their life is about limitations.
Elmhurst: Panera Bread lot in back of store
Moderately fast paced road ride containing several optional sprints with pre-set regroup points. Ride destination will be announced on the list server the day before the ride. Good front and back lights required as we will return after sunset.
Ride features a base portion which is kept at the advertised pace with 4 to 7 optional sprint sections with speeds in the low 20’s up to 30 mph depending on the riders attending that night. All sprint sections have a pre-announced regroup point allowing riders to ride at the base pace or faster if they wish. Routes vary from week to week with the specific route for a given night announced on the list server on the Monday prior to the ride.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort
Daily routes typically have shorter and longer options of about 30, 60, and 100 miles. Mileage will vary and riding at your own pace is an option. Be prepared for hilly terrain no matter which routes you take. Experience sand dunes and sandy beaches, small lakes and Great Lakes, orchards and vineyards, and the Northwest Michigan charm of resort towns like Elk Rapids, Cedar, Empire, Glen Arbor, Suttons Bay, and Traverse City.
Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort
Daily routes typically have shorter and longer options of about 30, 60, and 100 miles. Mileage will vary and riding at your own pace is an option. Be prepared for hilly terrain no matter which routes you take. Experience sand dunes and sandy beaches, small lakes and Great Lakes, orchards and vineyards, and the Northwest Michigan charm of resort towns like Elk Rapids, Cedar, Empire, Glen Arbor, Suttons Bay, and Traverse City.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort
Experience sand dunes and sandy beaches, small lakes and Great Lakes, orchards and vineyards, and the Northwest Michigan charm of resort towns like Elk Rapids, Cedar, Empire, Glen Arbor, Suttons Bay, and Traverse City.
NorthWest Tour is a five day bicycle tour in beautiful Traverse City and Leelanau areas of Michigan's northwest Lower Peninsula. The tour features great scenery on good roads through many small towns and tourist areas
Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort
Experience sand dunes and sandy beaches, small lakes and Great Lakes, orchards and vineyards, and the Northwest Michigan charm of resort towns like Elk Rapids, Cedar, Empire, Glen Arbor, Suttons Bay, and Traverse City.
NorthWest Tour is a five day bicycle tour in beautiful Traverse City and Leelanau areas of Michigan's northwest Lower Peninsula. The tour features great scenery on good roads through many small towns and tourist areas
Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort
Final day of NW Tour. This will be a short ride before packing up to return to ChicagoLand
Elmhurst: Panera Bread lot in back of store
Moderately fast paced road ride containing several optional sprints with pre-set regroup points. Ride destination will be announced on the list server the day before the ride. Good front and back lights required as we will return after sunset.
Ride features a base portion which is kept at the advertised pace with 4 to 7 optional sprint sections with speeds in the low 20’s up to 30 mph depending on the riders attending that night. All sprint sections have a pre-announced regroup point allowing riders to ride at the base pace or faster if they wish. Routes vary from week to week with the specific route for a given night announced on the list server on the Monday prior to the ride.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Try what is considered the "Sufferfest of the Year" for this supported ride around Blue Mounds, WI.
Three possible routes and start times:
100KM with 5,700' elevation gain @ 7:20 AM
150KM with 9,300' elevation gain @ 7:00 AM
200KM with 10,700' elevation gain @ 6:45 AM
I plan on arriving around 6:15-6:30 to pickup my registration packet and depart at 7:00. I'm undecided whether I will do the 100KM or 150KM, so will start with the 150KM group, as the routes are identical for the first 24 miles, at which time I make a game-time decision whether to carry on with the 150KM route or finish the 100KM route.
So far I know 3 other EBC members who will be riding - if you will be there, please email me so we can figure out a meetup point at the start. This ride requires registration, and is CLOSED, but I currently know 3 people who have registered and will not be able to ride and looking to transfer registration, so if you are interested, LMK and I can connect you. If we don't complete the ride together, you can email me your total distance and I can update the ride sheet.
For more info, visit:
https://www.horriblyhilly.com/ride-details/
For route details:
https://www.horriblyhilly.com/wp-content/uploads/documents/HHH-Map-2022-Final.pdf
Elmhurst: Panera Bread lot in back of store
Moderately fast paced road ride containing several optional sprints with pre-set regroup points. Ride destination will be announced on the list server the day before the ride. Good front and back lights required as we will return after sunset.
Ride features a base portion which is kept at the advertised pace with 4 to 7 optional sprint sections with speeds in the low 20’s up to 30 mph depending on the riders attending that night. All sprint sections have a pre-announced regroup point allowing riders to ride at the base pace or faster if they wish. Routes vary from week to week with the specific route for a given night announced on the list server on the Monday prior to the ride.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Elmhurst: Panera Bread lot in back of store
Moderately fast paced road ride containing several optional sprints with pre-set regroup points. Ride destination will be announced on the list server the day before the ride. Good front and back lights required as we will return after sunset.
Ride features a base portion which is kept at the advertised pace with 4 to 7 optional sprint sections with speeds in the low 20’s up to 30 mph depending on the riders attending that night. All sprint sections have a pre-announced regroup point allowing riders to ride at the base pace or faster if they wish. Routes vary from week to week with the specific route for a given night announced on the list server on the Monday prior to the ride.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
200-mile ride starting in Naperville out to Dixon and back.
Passes through Sycamore, Oregon, Dixon, Hinckley, Plano, & Yorkville.
Be prepared to ride long stretches at a sustainable pace with minimal stops.
Back by dark if all goes well. Potential riders please contact ride leader. More detailed info to follow.
Elmhurst: Panera Bread lot in back of store
Moderately fast paced road ride containing several optional sprints with pre-set regroup points. Ride destination will be announced on the list server the day before the ride. Good front and back lights required as we will return after sunset.
Ride features a base portion which is kept at the advertised pace with 4 to 7 optional sprint sections with speeds in the low 20’s up to 30 mph depending on the riders attending that night. All sprint sections have a pre-announced regroup point allowing riders to ride at the base pace or faster if they wish. Routes vary from week to week with the specific route for a given night announced on the list server on the Monday prior to the ride.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
GAP Western Terminus
Point State Park Downtown Pittsburgh
This is the first of a multi-day trip riding from Pittsburgh, PA to Washington, D.C. We will be riding from Pittsburgh, PA to Connellsville, PA on July 9. This is a self contained trip staying the night at hotels/hostels/Air BnB's. The trip will be on a towpath style trail. Mountain, Hybrid or Gravel bike recommended. You will have to carry your own gear on your bike. There will be no sag. You are welcome to join all or part of the trip. Please contact me directly if you are interested in participating. My co-leader on this ride is Kelli Morgan. You can also reach out to her as well with questions.
Day two of a multi-day trip riding from Pittsburgh, PA to Washington, D.C. We will be riding from Connellsville, PA to Rockwood, PA. This is a self contained trip staying the night at hotels/hostels/Air BnB's. The trip will be on a towpath style trail. Mountain, Hybrid or gravel bike recommended. You will have to carry your own gear on your bike. There will be no sag. You are welcome to join all or part of the trip. Please contact me directly if you are interested in participating. My co-leader on this ride is Kelli Morgan. You can also reach out to her as well with questions.
Day 3 of a multi-day trip riding from Pittsburgh, PA to Washington, D.C. We will be riding from Rockwood, PA to Cumberland, MD. This is a self contained trip staying the night at hotels/hostels/Air BnB's. The trip will be on a towpath style trail. Mountain, Hybrid or gravel bike recommended. You will have to carry your own gear on your bike. There will be no sag. You are welcome to join all or part of the trip. Please contact me directly if you are interested in participating. My co-leader on this ride is Kelli Morgan. You can also reach out to her as well with questions.
9 Decatur Guest House and Hostel
Day 4 of a multi-day trip riding from Pittsburgh, PA to Washington, D.C. We will be riding from Cumberland, MD to Hancock, PA. This is a self contained trip staying the night at hotels/hostels/Air BnB's. The trip will be on a towpath style trail. Mountain, Hybrid or gravel bike recommended. You will have to carry your own gear on your bike. There will be no sag. You are welcome to join all or part of the trip. Please contact me directly if you are interested in participating. My co-leader on this ride is Kelli Morgan. You can also reach out to her as well with questions.
Elmhurst: Panera Bread lot in back of store
Moderately fast paced road ride containing several optional sprints with pre-set regroup points. Ride destination will be announced on the list server the day before the ride. Good front and back lights required as we will return after sunset.
Ride features a base portion which is kept at the advertised pace with 4 to 7 optional sprint sections with speeds in the low 20’s up to 30 mph depending on the riders attending that night. All sprint sections have a pre-announced regroup point allowing riders to ride at the base pace or faster if they wish. Routes vary from week to week with the specific route for a given night announced on the list server on the Monday prior to the ride.
DAy 5 of a multi-day trip riding from Pittsburgh, PA to Washington, D.C. We will be riding from Hancock, MD to Shepherdstown, WV This is a self contained trip staying the night at hotels/hostels/Air BnB's. The trip will be on a towpath style trail. Mountain, Hybrid or gravel bike recommended. You will have to carry your own gear on your bike. There will be no sag. You are welcome to join all or part of the trip. Please contact me directly if you are interested in participating. My co-leader on this ride is Kelli Morgan. You can also reach out to her as well with questions.
Day 6 of a multi-day trip riding from Pittsburgh, PA to Washington, D.C. We will be riding from Shepherdstown WV to Washington D.C. This is a self contained trip staying the night at hotels/hostels/Air BnB's. The trip will be on a towpath style trail. Mountain, Hybrid or gravel bike recommended. You will have to carry your own gear on your bike. There will be no sag. You are welcome to join all or part of the trip. Please contact me directly if you are interested in participating. My co-leader on this ride is Kelli Morgan. You can also reach out to her as well with questions.
Ridgepoint Community Church
This is a scenic and supported ride that showcases some of the best riding in the West Michigan area. You can choose your own distance and pace. There are ride distances of: 17, 36, 67 and 100 miles. I plan on starting at 7:00 am for 100 miles at 15-18 mph. www.holland100.com
Elmhurst: Panera Bread lot in back of store
Moderately fast paced road ride containing several optional sprints with pre-set regroup points. Ride destination will be announced on the list server the day before the ride. Good front and back lights required as we will return after sunset.
Ride features a base portion which is kept at the advertised pace with 4 to 7 optional sprint sections with speeds in the low 20’s up to 30 mph depending on the riders attending that night. All sprint sections have a pre-announced regroup point allowing riders to ride at the base pace or faster if they wish. Routes vary from week to week with the specific route for a given night announced on the list server on the Monday prior to the ride.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Day 1 of RAGBRAI from Sergeant Bluff to Ida Grove.
Miles: 53.2
Feet of climb: 2,545
Themes: Air Force 75th Anniversary Celebration, Mile of Silence
Contact Laura Faxon at 630-450-6324 when you've registered to be added to the list of riders. We do not need to ride together but to get credit for the miles ridden, you must send me an email within two days after completing the ride that lists each day and the miles rode, and a line with the total miles ridden. If you are riding in a group then one person can submit the miles for everyone, please include their name and email address.
Overnight Town Info:
Riders reaching Ida Grove will be greeted by castles. The town isn't trying to keep feuding warlords — or cyclists — out. Byron Godbersen, founder of Ida Grove's Midwest Industries, liked castles and made sure castle-like features such as gates and turrets were incorporated into the designs of buildings around the city of 2,050, including his company's plant.
In addition to serving as an overnight town in 2006, Ida Grove, which bills itself as CastleTown, U.S.A., accommodated riders in 1977 and 1988, incorporating castle themes into its festivities.
Day 2 of RAGBRAI is 71.2 miles from Ida Grove to Pocahontas.
Miles: 71.2 miles
Feet of climb: 1,694
Themes: College Jersey Day, PeopleforBikes Day
Contact Laura Faxon at 630-450-6324 when you've registered to be added to the list of riders. We do not need to ride together but to get credit for the miles ridden, you must send me an email within two days after completing the ride that lists each day and the miles rode, and a line with the total miles ridden. If you are riding in a group then one person can submit the miles for everyone, please include their name and email address.
Overnight City Info:
The smallest overnight town on the route, population 1,590, Pocahontas is a first-time RAGBRAI host. It takes its name from the Native American woman, daughter of the Powhatan chief, whose much-romanticized involvement with English settlers in Jamestown, Virginia, inspired tall tales, a William Makepeace Thackeray poem and a Disney animated movie.
Riders will encounter a 25-foot-tall depiction of Pocahontas, standing next to a giant teepee in the city's Princess Park, as they pedal into town
Day 3 of RAGBRAIfrom Pocahontas to Emmetsburg.
Miles: 56.4
Feet of climb: 756
Theme: Dream Team 25th Anniversary
Contact Laura Faxon at 630-450-6324 when you've registered to be added to the list of riders. We do not need to ride together but to get credit for the miles ridden, you must send me an email within two days after completing the ride that lists each day and the miles rode, and a line with the total miles ridden. If you are riding in a group then one person can submit the miles for everyone, please include their name and email address.
Overnight Town Info:
It's nicknamed "Iowa's Irish Capital" and Dublin is its sister city. Emmetsburg also was an overnight town in 1985, 1993 and 2002.
The ride to Emmetsburg will come in two flavors: pavement or gravel. Riders wanting to brave the dust, ruts and loose stones of the annual gravel ride will have the option of spending all day on the more challenging surface.
Elmhurst: Panera Bread lot in back of store
Moderately fast paced road ride containing several optional sprints with pre-set regroup points. Ride destination will be announced on the list server the day before the ride. Good front and back lights required as we will return after sunset.
Ride features a base portion which is kept at the advertised pace with 4 to 7 optional sprint sections with speeds in the low 20’s up to 30 mph depending on the riders attending that night. All sprint sections have a pre-announced regroup point allowing riders to ride at the base pace or faster if they wish. Routes vary from week to week with the specific route for a given night announced on the list server on the Monday prior to the ride.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Day 4 of RAGBRAI is from Emmetsburg to Mason City.
Miles: 105
Feet of climb: 1,699
Themes: John Karras Day, RAGBRAI Jersey Day
Contact Laura Faxon at 630-450-6324 when you've registered to be added to the list of riders. We do not need to ride together but to get credit for the miles ridden, you must send me an email within two days after completing the ride that lists each day and the miles rode, and a line with the total miles ridden. If you are riding in a group then one person can submit the miles for everyone, please include their name and email address.
Overnight Town Info:
Mason City, also an overnight town in 1985, is the largest community on this year's route.
Though hardly a metropolis, Mason City's downtown is home to two microbreweries, Mason City Brewing and Fat Hill Brewing, which hosted since-promoted ride director Dieter Drake's introduction to Iowa cyclists in 2019. That will likely be good news to riders wanting to quench their thirst after the 100-mile day.
Day 5 of RAGBRAI from Mason City to Charles City.
Miles: 47.9
Feet of climb: 1,260
Themes: Charlie Harper Day, Crazy Socks Day
Contact Laura Faxon at 630-450-6324 when you've registered to be added to the list of riders. We do not need to ride together but to get credit for the miles ridden, you must send me an email within two days after completing the ride that lists each day and the miles rode, and a line with the total miles ridden. If you are riding in a group then one person can submit the miles for everyone, please include their name and email address.
Overnight Town Info:
The second-biggest city on the 2022 ride, Charles City has the potential to provide some outsize fun, particularly if the riders arrive on a hot day. It's known for its whitewater course on the Cedar River, which flows through the center of town, and hosts the annual Charles City Challenge kayaking competition. Some paddling, tubing and just plain splashing around will almost certainly be on tap for the sweaty travelers.
Riders also can visit the childhood home of the national women’s rights leader Carrie Chapman Catt, which is 3 miles southeast of Charles City. The city has had a lot of experience hosting RAGBRAI, serving as an overnight town in 1982, 1996, 2002, 2010, and 2017.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Day 6 of RAGBRAI from Charles City to West Union.
Miles: 63
Feet of Climb: 2,025
Theme: Iowa State Patrol Appreciation Day
Contact Laura Faxon at 630-450-6324 when you've registered to be added to the list of riders. We do not need to ride together but to get credit for the miles ridden, you must send me an email within two days after completing the ride that lists each day and the miles rode, and a line with the total miles ridden. If you are riding in a group then one person can submit the miles for everyone, please include their name and email address.
Overnight Town Info:
West Union last turn as an overnight host was in 2005.
Speaking of water, West Union — also an overnight town in 1987 — has a municipal water park for those who didn't get hydrated enough in Charles City. And Volga River State Recreation Area is nearby.
Start at the Super 8 in Shipshewana, IN. We will ride into Middlebury along the Pumpkinvine Trail for lunch then back to Shipshewana, IN. Plan on meeting at the Super 8. by 10:00 a.m. EASTERN TIME. Here is the link for registering for the Amishland & Lakes Ride: https://www.amishlandandlakes.com/registration
Day 7 of RAGBRAI from West Union to Lansing.
Miles: 65.4
Feet of Climb: 2,966
Theme: Tire Dip in the Mississippi River.
Contact Laura Faxon at 630-450-6324 when you've registered to be added to the list of riders. We do not need to ride together but to get credit for the miles ridden, you must send me an email within two days after completing the ride that lists each day and the miles rode, and a line with the total miles ridden. If you are riding in a group then one person can submit the miles for everyone, please include their name and email address.
City Overnight Info:
The final day brings a ride through some of Iowa's finest scenery: the rugged karst topography of the state's slice of the Driftless Area. It also will be strenuous, with the most feet of climb for any day of the route. Fortunately, there will be plenty of descent, too, as the ride rolls down to the Mississippi River community of Lansing
This is the actual ride. We will meet at Lakeland High School which is the start location at 7:30 a.m. EASTERN TIME so we can all start together. There are 5 different mile options: 22, 36, 50, 64, and 100. You can choose to do any of them just make sure you let me know what your end mileage for the day is. We will discuss dinner options after the ride. You must register for this ride at https://www.amishlandandlakes.com/registration.
This is day 2 of the actual ride. We will once again meet at Lakeland High School which is the start location at 7:30 a.m. EASTERN TIME so we can all start together. There are 5 different mile options: 23, 29, 39, and 50. You can choose to do any of them just make sure you let me know what your end mileage for the day is. You must register for this ride at https://www.amishlandandlakes.com/registration
Elmhurst: Panera Bread lot in back of store
Moderately fast paced road ride containing several optional sprints with pre-set regroup points. Ride destination will be announced on the list server the day before the ride. Good front and back lights required as we will return after sunset.
Ride features a base portion which is kept at the advertised pace with 4 to 7 optional sprint sections with speeds in the low 20’s up to 30 mph depending on the riders attending that night. All sprint sections have a pre-announced regroup point allowing riders to ride at the base pace or faster if they wish. Routes vary from week to week with the specific route for a given night announced on the list server on the Monday prior to the ride.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Elmhurst: Panera Bread lot in back of store
Moderately fast paced road ride containing several optional sprints with pre-set regroup points. Ride destination will be announced on the list server the day before the ride. Good front and back lights required as we will return after sunset.
Ride features a base portion which is kept at the advertised pace with 4 to 7 optional sprint sections with speeds in the low 20’s up to 30 mph depending on the riders attending that night. All sprint sections have a pre-announced regroup point allowing riders to ride at the base pace or faster if they wish. Routes vary from week to week with the specific route for a given night announced on the list server on the Monday prior to the ride.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Elmhurst: Panera Bread lot in back of store
Moderately fast paced road ride containing several optional sprints with pre-set regroup points. Ride destination will be announced on the list server the day before the ride. Good front and back lights required as we will return after sunset.
Ride features a base portion which is kept at the advertised pace with 4 to 7 optional sprint sections with speeds in the low 20’s up to 30 mph depending on the riders attending that night. All sprint sections have a pre-announced regroup point allowing riders to ride at the base pace or faster if they wish. Routes vary from week to week with the specific route for a given night announced on the list server on the Monday prior to the ride.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Elmhurst: Panera Bread lot in back of store
Moderately fast paced road ride containing several optional sprints with pre-set regroup points. Ride destination will be announced on the list server the day before the ride. Good front and back lights required as we will return after sunset.
Ride features a base portion which is kept at the advertised pace with 4 to 7 optional sprint sections with speeds in the low 20’s up to 30 mph depending on the riders attending that night. All sprint sections have a pre-announced regroup point allowing riders to ride at the base pace or faster if they wish. Routes vary from week to week with the specific route for a given night announced on the list server on the Monday prior to the ride.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Elmhurst: Panera Bread lot in back of store
Moderately fast paced road ride containing several optional sprints with pre-set regroup points. Ride destination will be announced on the list server the day before the ride. Good front and back lights required as we will return after sunset.
Ride features a base portion which is kept at the advertised pace with 4 to 7 optional sprint sections with speeds in the low 20’s up to 30 mph depending on the riders attending that night. All sprint sections have a pre-announced regroup point allowing riders to ride at the base pace or faster if they wish. Routes vary from week to week with the specific route for a given night announced on the list server on the Monday prior to the ride.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Elmhurst: Panera Bread lot in back of store
Moderately fast paced road ride containing several optional sprints with pre-set regroup points. Ride destination will be announced on the list server the day before the ride. Good front and back lights required as we will return after sunset.
Ride features a base portion which is kept at the advertised pace with 4 to 7 optional sprint sections with speeds in the low 20’s up to 30 mph depending on the riders attending that night. All sprint sections have a pre-announced regroup point allowing riders to ride at the base pace or faster if they wish. Routes vary from week to week with the specific route for a given night announced on the list server on the Monday prior to the ride.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Elmhurst: Panera Bread lot in back of store
Moderately fast paced road ride containing several optional sprints with pre-set regroup points. Ride destination will be announced on the list server the day before the ride. Good front and back lights required as we will return after sunset.
Ride features a base portion which is kept at the advertised pace with 4 to 7 optional sprint sections with speeds in the low 20’s up to 30 mph depending on the riders attending that night. All sprint sections have a pre-announced regroup point allowing riders to ride at the base pace or faster if they wish. Routes vary from week to week with the specific route for a given night announced on the list server on the Monday prior to the ride.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Elmhurst: Panera Bread lot in back of store
Moderately fast paced road ride containing several optional sprints with pre-set regroup points. Ride destination will be announced on the list server the day before the ride. Good front and back lights required as we will return after sunset.
Ride features a base portion which is kept at the advertised pace with 4 to 7 optional sprint sections with speeds in the low 20’s up to 30 mph depending on the riders attending that night. All sprint sections have a pre-announced regroup point allowing riders to ride at the base pace or faster if they wish. Routes vary from week to week with the specific route for a given night announced on the list server on the Monday prior to the ride.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Dewey Cannon Bicycle Museum
We will meet at 12:00 pm EASTERN TIME at the Dewey Cannon Bicycle Museum. We will ride the back roads for about 32 miles. Afterwards we will enjoy the ice cream social which is part of the Apple Cider Century ride. You will need to register for the Sunday ride in order to participate in the ice cream social.
Registration link: https://www.applecidercentury.com/registration
Three Oaks Elementary School
Ride time is sunrise so I will be at the start then for you to sign the ride sheet. If I miss you at the start please text me with your milage at the end of the ride. You may choose the flat 15/25 mile routes or the rolling hills of the 50/75 mile routes, if you’re not ready for a Century, at a speed you are comfortable with. You MUST register for this ride at: https://www.applecidercentury.com/registration
Elmhurst: Panera Bread lot in back of store
Moderately fast paced road ride containing several optional sprints with pre-set regroup points. Ride destination will be announced on the list server the day before the ride. Good front and back lights required as we will return after sunset.
Ride features a base portion which is kept at the advertised pace with 4 to 7 optional sprint sections with speeds in the low 20’s up to 30 mph depending on the riders attending that night. All sprint sections have a pre-announced regroup point allowing riders to ride at the base pace or faster if they wish. Routes vary from week to week with the specific route for a given night announced on the list server on the Monday prior to the ride.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.
Elmhurst: Early Bird - 180 W. Park
Join us for an early ride from Elmhurst. Approx. an hour or so. This is a road ride on low traffic streets. No stops. Lights are mandatory.
Leader will stay with slowest rider as long as I can keep up. Optional sprints for faster riders.
Rain cancels.