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Pussanee and I were waiting for a suitably cold day to test some of our new cold weather gear for our upcoming snowshoe trip to The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness where actual Temp can exceed -45°F. Please consider coming out for a Hyperboreal Ice Spike hike that will go through the beautiful Spears Woods Area of The Palos Forest Preserve. The hike will be a mix of single and double track and is non-technical. Since it may be snowing and the terrain is hilly, we would recommend hiking poles if you have them. We have several pairs to loan out on a first come basis if anyone needs a set. Don’t be shy about asking! The area is a mix of prairie, sedge meadow, freshwater marshes, small streams, savannas and oak woodlands. There are many sloughs in the area including Boomerang, Hogwash, and Pollywog. A Slough is a wetland, swamp or shallow lake. Please dress for the weather. Pussanee will sweep, so no one will be left behind. The trails here can be confusing and as it will be very cold, no one will be allowed to try to turn around alone, if going back early is an absolute necessity, I will assign someone that knows the way to accompany that person or the whole group will turn around with them. Safety of all is the number one priority. Trails could be very icy so robust Ice Spikes like Kathoola’s are required. Please don‘t consider this event unless you and your gear have held up in minus 35 wind chills for several hours without any problems as this cold is definitely dangerous for the unprepared. Pussanee and I have been out in actual temps down to minus 40 and wind chills to minus 70 many times and both ourselves and our gear are battle tested, so make sure yours is as well, Assess your current medical situation to assure you are healthy enough right now to do this. No easy turnaround. Registration Required.

We will meet in the parking lot outside of a Roselle downtown pub called Mangy Dawg (101 Irving Park Rd, Roselle, IL 60172) which is our end destination after this approximately 1.25 hr ride through Bloomingdale, Roselle, Carols Stream and Glendale Heights. The terrrain will be asphalt, wood ad criushed gravel. Based on the conditions this week a trail bike or FATBike will do. It will be very cold and therfore the limited outside time. If you deem it too cold to ride meet us at the restaraunt for some fellowship and food around 11:30AM. Joe 630-661-1247. Bob 847-767-5745

Come join Pussanee and me to see some of the most Spectacular scenery in the area. You will be surrounded by Nature‘s beauty. This is a unique area with 100ft Bluffs, Ravines and Eskers and some of the deepest Canyons in the Area. We will descend and ascend a few steeper hills and there is some off camber walking so hiking poles needed. Trails will likely be icy so ice spikes are needed. We have 2 sets of poles one set of large ice spikes to lend out. The Bluffs were formed 12,000 years ago as the result of glacial melt waters. The silt laid down by the waters of Lake Chicago and The Swallow Cliff region had great porosity and the capacity to stand in vertical walls. Swallow Cliff actually got its name from a colony of bank swallows that lived in the area. The birds-built nests into the vertical face of an eroded cliff overlooking a deep ravine. The cliff face was peppered with burrows made by the swallows and was a favorite spot for bird watching in the 1930’s. Pussanee will sweep and no one will be left behind. Back by 2pm, unless we‘re not. Some small sections of trails are closed but we will avoid those. While there will be a few steep hills and some off camber walking, THIS IS NOT ONE OF MY TECHNICAL HIKES. Anyone with decent balance and fitness will be fine. Check the weather and dress accordingly as there is no easy turn back due to complicated trails. Please kindly register as I may need to change the start location last minute based on early morning reconnaissance and will contact those registered. This is a more populated area than Cap Sauers so expect a few more people. Very Cold Temps during the hike as overnight temps will be -5 to -10 so, please make sure you have the proper gear and you are healthy enough to be outdoors for several hours at these temperatures. See you there!

Want to find out what BCETS is all about? Bombay‘s Challenge Event Training Series is a 15 week hill training program. What is BCETS exactly? It‘s a 15 week BBC (Bombay Bicycle Club in Wisconsin) sponsored series of early season training rides for hilly endurance events such as Horribly Hilly Hundreds (HHH), Ride Across Wisconsin (RAW), IRONMAN Wisconsin and Dairyland Dare. The program is also for anyone who just wants to challenge themselves to improve their climbing skills, endurance and overall fitness. The rides take you on hilly roads (steep and long!) on many of the HHH roads in the Mt Horeb area. Join us for our Orientation Meeting, food and beverages provided!. All are welcome, those thinking about participating in BCETS for the first time and seasoned BCETS riders alike. BBC (Bombay Bicycle Club) membership and BCETS registration is not required to attend this meeting. We encourage seasoned BCETS riders, Horribly Hilly Hundreds, Dairyland Dare and other challenge ride participants to come and share their experiences and advice. The meeting will help you decide if BCETS is a fit for you and your riding goals. Parking Information: Drive through the main entrance car park and round to the left for ~100 yards. Park in the lower level car park. Enter the door marked Senior Center, Stoner Prairie room is immediately on your right. If you get lost, the Stoner Prairie Dining Room is located on the lower floor of the Community Center. Enter from the back side of the building (north side), not the entrance that faces Lacy Rd (south side). Enter the door marked Senior Center, the room is on the same floor, just inside the large glass doors on the right. Bombay Bicycle Club: https://bombaybicycle.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=721540&module_id=342926

Join me for a combination of coffee, socialization, and a short trail ride. We begin with coffee and conversation at the Villa Perk from 7:15 to 8 AM. Then, those who want to participate in a winter trail ride will leave from the VP Depot at 8:15 for a ride to downtown Wheaton and back for 15 miles. We take a very short break at the Starbucks in Wheaton for the bathroom and perhaps a quick mid-ride snack. We will be back around 10AM for those who need to get on with their day. The ride qualifies for John Riordan’s WRTR series. Make sure you bring a bike suitable for the conditions of the day which may involve riding in snow or wet conditions. Fat tire bikes are recommended. If conditions are too sloppy on the prairie path, I may substitute a road ride or road/trail combo towards Brookfield Zoo. The Villa Perk is directly across Villa Avenue from the VP Depot. Those arriving early for the ride are welcome to drop into the coffee shop to sign the ride sheet. The primary goal is to meet in person during the long winter season. All EBC members are welcome to share in coffee even if they have no plans to ride.

This free repair clinic, hosted by Trek Villa Park for the benefit of EBC members, will cover roadside repair for cyclists. Anticipated topics will include chain repair, common derailleur and brake issues, tips for smoother flat fixes, and essential tools for the saddlebag. The clinic should take approximately an hour, with time after for questions and answers. We hope this will be the first in a series of clinics with Trek Villa Park, with future clinics focusing on other topics such as selecting the right bike, basic bike fitting and comfort, and more advanced repair topics, to be determined by demand. Advanced RSVP is not required, but is appreciated for purposes of an accurate headcount.

Come and join the Arizona Randonneurs and get a break and some Vitamin D in their Rouleur Week. Come and ride all of it or just whatever suits your preference/schedule. NOTE: Must be a member of Randonneurs USA and also sign up for the entire week or each day: https://rusa.org/pages/memberservices https://azrandos.com/series-description/?file=series-Rouleur-Phx.html Description: This series of events is a first for Arizona Randonneurs. Since Phoenix is the envy of the US in February, why not put on some early season events of modest distances and give the Northerners a destination sure to get them away from scraping ice off of their windshields! What is a Rouleur Series? A Rouleur Series is an award via Randonneurs USA which also has a trinket for all members who suscessfully complete each of the following calendared events in a year: 100-124k, 125-149k, 150-199k, 200-220k and a Dart Pop (nominally 120k.) Details here: https://rusa.org/pages/award-rouleur Here‘s what‘s on tap: o All riders who complete the entire series will receive the official RUSA Rouleur patch. o All riders who complete the entire series will receive a special gift that‘s only available in AZ! o 6 straight days of riding are available to all RUSA members. Choose one, choose all. Everyone is welcome to ride what they can. Bring some friends and ride the Dart Pop Team event. RWGPS Rouleur Week Collection: https://ridewithgps.com/collections/6322893 RIDE DETAILS: EOP (End of Pavement) is a popular local ride up into the Carefree Foothills. It‘s mostly a gently climb all the way to the turnaround, then a gentle descent back to the Valley. 64 miles with 3034 feet of elevation gain (47 feet per mile of elevation gain.)

RIDE DETAILS: This 78 mile route will explore numerous nice cycling areas in the far North Phoenix valley. The climbing Areas include Phoenix, Sonoran Preserve, Peoria Regional Preserve, Lake Pleasant and New River. It‘s a scenic route. 78 miles with 2,100 feet of elevation gain (26 feet per mile of elevation gain). Come and join the Arizona Randonneurs and get a break and some Vitamin D in their Rouleur Week. Come and ride all of it or just whatever suits your preference/schedule. NOTE: Must be a member of Randonneurs USA and also sign up for the entire week or each day: https://rusa.org/pages/memberservices https://azrandos.com/series-description/?file=series-Rouleur-Phx.html Description: This series of events is a first for Arizona Randonneurs. Since Phoenix is the envy of the US in February, why not put on some early season events of modest distances and give the Northerners a destination sure to get them away from scraping ice off of their windshields! What is a Rouleur Series? A Rouleur Series is an award via Randonneurs USA which also has a trinket for all members who suscessfully complete each of the following calendared events in a year: 100-124k, 125-149k, 150-199k, 200-220k and a Dart Pop (nominally 120k.) Details here: https://rusa.org/pages/award-rouleur Here‘s what‘s on tap: o All riders who complete the entire series will receive the official RUSA Rouleur patch. o All riders who complete the entire series will receive a special gift that‘s only available in AZ! o 6 straight days of riding are available to all RUSA members. Choose one, choose all. Everyone is welcome to ride what they can. Bring some friends and ride the Dart Pop Team event. RWGPS Rouleur Week Collection: https://ridewithgps.com/collections/6322893

RIDE DETAILS: The Dart Populaire is an event whereby teams of cyclists all ride to a common destination from various starting points. Dart Populaires are team events of 8 hours duration and 120km (75 mi) minimum distance. Each Dart Populaire team is limited to a maximum of five members and a minimum of three members. Need to sign up on website and join a team. All riders must start and finish together. DART Team Rules here: https://rusa.org/pages/dartpopulairerules Come and join the Arizona Randonneurs and get a break and some Vitamin D in their Rouleur Week. Come and ride all of it or just whatever suits your preference/schedule. NOTE: Must be a member of Randonneurs USA and also sign up for the entire week or each day: https://rusa.org/pages/memberservices https://azrandos.com/series-description/?file=series-Rouleur-Phx.html Description: This series of events is a first for Arizona Randonneurs. Since Phoenix is the envy of the US in February, why not put on some early season events of modest distances and give the Northerners a destination sure to get them away from scraping ice off of their windshields! What is a Rouleur Series? A Rouleur Series is an award via Randonneurs USA which also has a trinket for all members who suscessfully complete each of the following calendared events in a year: 100-124k, 125-149k, 150-199k, 200-220k and a Dart Pop (nominally 120k.) Details here: https://rusa.org/pages/award-rouleur Here‘s what‘s on tap: o All riders who complete the entire series will receive the official RUSA Rouleur patch. o All riders who complete the entire series will receive a special gift that‘s only available in AZ! o 6 straight days of riding are available to all RUSA members. Choose one, choose all. Everyone is welcome to ride what they can. Bring some friends and ride the Dart Pop Team event. RWGPS Rouleur Week Collection: https://ridewithgps.com/collections/6322893

RIDE DETAILS: Saguaro Lake 200k is a very scenic route through Fountain Hills & East Mesa. Enjoy grand views of the Superstition Mountains, Four peaks, Red Mountain & Saguaro Lake. If you‘re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the mob of Wild Horses who make their home in the Red Mountain wilderness. There are very few flat sections on this route, but the climbs tend to be short and evenly spaced. Come and join the Arizona Randonneurs and get a break and some Vitamin D in their Rouleur Week. Come and ride all of it or just whatever suits your preference/schedule. NOTE: Must be a member of Randonneurs USA and also sign up for the entire week or each day: https://rusa.org/pages/memberservices https://azrandos.com/series-description/?file=series-Rouleur-Phx.html Description: This series of events is a first for Arizona Randonneurs. Since Phoenix is the envy of the US in February, why not put on some early season events of modest distances and give the Northerners a destination sure to get them away from scraping ice off of their windshields! What is a Rouleur Series? A Rouleur Series is an award via Randonneurs USA which also has a trinket for all members who suscessfully complete each of the following calendared events in a year: 100-124k, 125-149k, 150-199k, 200-220k and a Dart Pop (nominally 120k.) Details here: https://rusa.org/pages/award-rouleur Here‘s what‘s on tap: o All riders who complete the entire series will receive the official RUSA Rouleur patch. o All riders who complete the entire series will receive a special gift that‘s only available in AZ! o 6 straight days of riding are available to all RUSA members. Choose one, choose all. Everyone is welcome to ride what they can. Bring some friends and ride the Dart Pop Team event. RWGPS Rouleur Week Collection: https://ridewithgps.com/collections/6322893

RIDE DETAILS: This route will explore numerous nice cycling areas in the far North Phoenix valley. The climbing will be modest and none are particularly challenging. Areas visited include: McDowell Mountain Park from all directions, Fountain Hills and the lush Sonoran Desert in North Scottdale. 96 miles with 4,000 feet of elevation gain (42 feet per mile of elevation gain.) Come and join the Arizona Randonneurs and get a break and some Vitamin D in their Rouleur Week. Come and ride all of it or just whatever suits your preference/schedule. NOTE: Must be a member of Randonneurs USA and also sign up for the entire week or each day: https://rusa.org/pages/memberservices https://azrandos.com/series-description/?file=series-Rouleur-Phx.html Description: This series of events is a first for Arizona Randonneurs. Since Phoenix is the envy of the US in February, why not put on some early season events of modest distances and give the Northerners a destination sure to get them away from scraping ice off of their windshields! What is a Rouleur Series? A Rouleur Series is an award via Randonneurs USA which also has a trinket for all members who suscessfully complete each of the following calendared events in a year: 100-124k, 125-149k, 150-199k, 200-220k and a Dart Pop (nominally 120k.) Details here: https://rusa.org/pages/award-rouleur Here‘s what‘s on tap: o All riders who complete the entire series will receive the official RUSA Rouleur patch. o All riders who complete the entire series will receive a special gift that‘s only available in AZ! o 6 straight days of riding are available to all RUSA members. Choose one, choose all. Everyone is welcome to ride what they can. Bring some friends and ride the Dart Pop Team event. RWGPS Rouleur Week Collection: https://ridewithgps.com/collections/6322893

RIDE DETAILS: The last day of this Rouleur week gives people 2 options to select from, either a 100k or 125k. Come and join the Arizona Randonneurs and get a break and some Vitamin D in their Rouleur Week. Come and ride all of it or just whatever suits your preference/schedule. NOTE: Must be a member of Randonneurs USA and also sign up for the entire week or each day: https://rusa.org/pages/memberservices https://azrandos.com/series-description/?file=series-Rouleur-Phx.html Description: This series of events is a first for Arizona Randonneurs. Since Phoenix is the envy of the US in February, why not put on some early season events of modest distances and give the Northerners a destination sure to get them away from scraping ice off of their windshields! What is a Rouleur Series? A Rouleur Series is an award via Randonneurs USA which also has a trinket for all members who suscessfully complete each of the following calendared events in a year: 100-124k, 125-149k, 150-199k, 200-220k and a Dart Pop (nominally 120k.) Details here: https://rusa.org/pages/award-rouleur Here‘s what‘s on tap: o All riders who complete the entire series will receive the official RUSA Rouleur patch. o All riders who complete the entire series will receive a special gift that‘s only available in AZ! o 6 straight days of riding are available to all RUSA members. Choose one, choose all. Everyone is welcome to ride what they can. Bring some friends and ride the Dart Pop Team event. RWGPS Rouleur Week Collection: https://ridewithgps.com/collections/6322893

So ends another season of Winter Rotating Trail Ride (WRTR) award eligibility. * All EBC Ride Leaders are eligible to create a WRTR. * All eligible rides must have "WRTR: ..." in the ride title on our calendar. * Riders seeking awards must have 10 or more WRTR rides completed within the eligible season and listed on their "My Rides" profile on our website. - No exceptions. * These are trail rides only. Road rides are not eligible. Any bike will work, but for winter trail riding, a mountain bike, fat bike or hybrid with wide tires is strongly recommended. When the ice starts, tires with metal studs are further recommended. * The season closes at the end of February. * Awards will be presented by our club President at the EBC Annual Awards Night. * Get ‘r done!

Citrus Springs, FL to Tarpon Springs Day 1 80 miles all paved trail. House rented with room for one more guest or you can get a hotel in Tarpon Springs for 2 nights. Day 2 Tarpon Springs to St. Petersburg and back to Tarpon Springs. 80 miles Day 3 Tarpon Springs to Citrus Springs 80 miles. Meet day 1 7am 2828 Dellwood Citrus Springs. FL.

Citrus Springs, FL to Tarpon Springs Day 1 80 miles all paved trail. House rented with room for one more guest or you can get a hotel in Tarpon Springs for 2 nights. Day 2 Tarpon Springs to St. Petersburg and back to Tarpon Springs. 80 miles Day 3 Tarpon Springs to Citrus Springs 80 miles. Meet day 1 7am 2828 Dellwood Citrus Springs. FL.

Come on, come all to our empowerment celebration in honor of the 115th anniversary of International Women‘s Day which started in 1911 in Europe. Everyone welcome, not just the ladies. Bring a friend/family member/kiddo‘s...let‘s celebrate! Come and celebrate the 7th Annual International Women‘s Day Together We Ride hike at Trek of Highland Park, organized and lead by Sheri Rosenbaum and hosted by Trek of Highland Park. Anyone from Elmhurst Bicycle Club (and guests of EBC) who attend will received a special EBC gift from yours truly when you see me and say "EBC rocks and so does International Women‘s Day" and strike the official International Women‘s Day pose." Yes, you heard that right, strike the pose as Madonna says. From Sheri‘s post about the event: "Come for a casual hike/walk on the Skokie trail. Arrive at 930. 10am pictures and hike/walk. 1145am return to shop for pizza." International Women‘s Day Together We Ride details: https://www.inspyrdmovement.org

Come on, come all to our empowerment celebration in honor of the 115th anniversary of International Women‘s Day which started in 1911 in Europe. Everyone welcome, not just the ladies. Bring a friend/family member/kiddo on a tandem...let‘s celebrate! Come and celebrate the 7th Annual International Women‘s Day Together We Ride bike ride at Trek of Highland Park, organized and lead by Sheri Rosenbaum and hosted by Trek of Highland Park. Anyone from Elmhurst Bicycle Club who attends will received a special EBC gift from yours truly when you see me and say "EBC rocks and so does International Women‘s Day" and strike the official International Women‘s Day pose." Yes, you heard that right, strike the pose as Madonna says. From Sheri‘s post about the event: "Come for a casual group ride on trail and quiet roads. Arrive at 930 to get your bike set up, grab a muffin, and sign a ride waiver. 10am butts in saddles for pictures and ride. 12pm return to shop for pizza. Route: To be posted closer to the day. Weather dependent. Helmets and flat kits required. Front and rear lights highly recommended." International Women‘s Day Together We Ride details: https://www.inspyrdmovement.org

Be a Part of Our Collective Inspyrd Movement... Come and start the beginning of the 7th Annual International Women‘s Day Together We Ride event at Trek, lead by Sheri Rosenbaum and hosted by Trek of Highland Park. There will be a bike ride and hike but if you are not interested in doing either of those (or if you come with someone who is biking or walking/hiking, come and join us to socialize and mingle with everyone to celebrate the 115th anniversary of International Women‘s Day. Meet at 9:30 am for group photo Pizza, raffle and socialization at 11:45 am. Come on, come all to our empowerment celebration in honor of the 115th anniversary of International Women‘s Day which started in 1911 in Europe. Everyone welcome, not just the ladies. Bring a friend/family member/kiddo‘s...let‘s celebrate! Come and celebrate the 7th Annual International Women‘s Day at Trek of Highland Park, organized and lead by Sheri Rosenbaum and hosted by Trek of Highland Park. Anyone from Elmhurst Bicycle Club (and guests of EBC) who attend will received a special EBC gift from yours truly when you see me and say "EBC rocks and so does International Women‘s Day" and strike the official International Women‘s Day pose." Yes, you heard that right, strike the pose as Madonna says. https://www.inspyrdmovement.org

Citrus Springs, FL to Tarpon Springs Day 1 80 miles all paved trail. House rented with room for one more guest or you can get a hotel in Tarpon Springs for 2 nights. Day 2 Tarpon Springs to St. Petersburg and back to Tarpon Springs. 80 miles Day 3 Tarpon Springs to Citrus Springs 80 miles. Meet day 1 7am 2828 Dellwood Citrus Springs. FL.

All are welcome to attend. If you have a specific topic to discuss, please present it to the club president at least 48 hours prior to the meeting so it can be included on the agenda, as time may be limited.

Come and join me at the 15th Annual Philadelphia Bike Exposition. Come by and visit me at booth #221 for Randonneurs USA partayyyyyeeee train...cho...chooo.... This will be my 3rd year attending (previous booth and seminar for both Randonneurs USA and International Women‘s Day Together We Ride). It‘s an absolute blast with a wonderful community of 6-7,000 people in attendance. Details here: https://phillybikeexpo.com Register: https://phillybikeexpo.com/events/2026-philly-bike-expo/ Seminars/Demo‘s: https://phillybikeexpo.com/2026-seminars-and-events/ Booths: https://phillybikeexpo.com/2026-exhibitors/

Come and join me at the 15th Annual Philadelphia Bike Exposition. Come by and visit me at booth #221 for Randonneurs USA partayyyyyeeee train...cho...chooo.... This will be my 3rd year attending (previous booth and seminar for both Randonneurs USA and International Women‘s Day Together We Ride). It‘s an absolute blast with a wonderful community of 6-7,000 people in attendance. Details here: https://phillybikeexpo.com Register: https://phillybikeexpo.com/events/2026-philly-bike-expo/ Seminars/Demo‘s: https://phillybikeexpo.com/2026-seminars-and-events/ Booths: https://phillybikeexpo.com/2026-exhibitors/

Come and join the Indiana Randonneurs at their Audax Club Parisien (ACP) 200k brevet, details will be shared on their website once finalized, controls include: Bean Blossom, IN; Story, IN; Bean Blossom, IN; Indianapolis, IN https://rusa.org/cgi-bin/routesearch_PF.pl?rtid=1576 Ride share & hotel share available, leaving Friday and returning Sunday, contact me to discuss. Must be a member of Randonneurs USA and also sign up via Indiana Randonneurs website to participate, allow 3 days for new membership to process. https://rusa.org/pages/memberservices https://in.randonneur.app

EBC Community Rich Aycock and myself are working on finalizing the details for this year‘s 4th edition of Braver Than The Elements. Just a quick note about a few things until I can get something more formal out early next week: • Start Date: Sunday, November 23rd • End Date: Sunday, March 29th • More details next week, exciting things on the horizon and will be unveiling our amazing and sweet sticker for this year and prizes! • See attached photo of the previous 3 year prizes, what color do you think the carabiner will be? More early next week- Dawn Piech

Come join the Iowa Randonneurs in a ACP (Audax Club Parisien) 200k Brevet. Must be Randonneurs USA member and also sign up via Iowa Randonneurs website: https://iowarandos.org/event/iowa-stubborn-200k-2026/ https://rusa.org/pages/memberservices From the Iowa Randonneurs website: "Meredith Wilson wrote the script, lyrics and music for the Broadway musical “The Music Man” in 1957 (film released in 1962) and in the first sung number in the show, “Iowa Stubborn”, the local Iowans claim:"You really ought to give Iowa ... Hawkeye Iowa ... Ought to give Iowa a try".This is your opportunity to give “Hawkeye Iowa” a try with the Iowa Randonneurs. Starting in the downtown Iowa City pentacrest area (a bit like River City) and traveling up through Solon, Mt. Vernon and Marion (not the librarian), we eventually arrive in Cedar Rapids. We then loop back down thru Ely, North Liberty, and Coralville before cycling south of Iowa City to visit Hills and the Mennonite communities before returning back past the iconic Kinnick Stadium to the Iowa City downtown pedmall. This route connects miles of trails together to make for a fun, safe, well supported Iowa-kind-of-day cycling. Note: there is a short section of light gravel south of Iowa City in the rural Mennonite area. Keep that in mind when you think about your setup." 127.8 miles, 5,138 feet of climbing, Ridewithgps route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48595399

NOTE: Must be a member of Randonneurs USA to participate and also sign up via Driftless Rando.From the Driftless Randonneurs website: This is the second event in our 2026 Rouleur Series. As usual, we’ll start the ride a little earlier so you can finish in time for an early drive home. We’ll be doing a Dart Populaire Team Event for this ride. This is a ride with a minimum of 120 Km that must be completed in 8 hours. Briefly, the rules are as follows: Teams consisting of minimum of 3 and no more than 5 riders. Minimum distance of 120 Km. A minimum of 25 Km must be ridden in the last 2 hours. This must be verified by a timed and dated receipt. Three team members must finish together in order to receive credit for the ride. Any team members not finishing with the rest of the team will not receive credit for the ride. The complete rules can be found here. Note that the Dart Populaire counts as a team event for a RUSA cup! Here’s the plan for the day: Assuming there will be a lot of solo riders who are interested in doing this ride, we’ll form teams on the day of the ride. The main ground rule is: everybody rides! So don’t worry if you don’t have a team – come anyway! We’ll form or reform teams as necessary to make sure that everybody rides! Although for longer events e.g., a flèche, it’s customary for riders to form their own teams and develop their own route for this event we’re assuming that most people will be unattached and won’t want to do their own route design. Accordingly, we’ve developed three routes that meet the rules criteria. The Blue River – Spring Green populaire The Boaz to Boscobel populaire The Plain and Fancy populaire Note that the three routes are within .1 of a mile of each other for distance with the Boaz route having about 1,000 feet more climbing. It sounds more complicated than it is – the absolutely most important thing is we’ll ride in small groups and HAVE FUN!" https://driftlessrandos.org/event/driftless-rouleur-dart-populaire/

Ever wondered where you should position yourself in road while riding your bike? What are tricks to help make you be more visible on the roadway while riding your bike? What should I have in my saddle bag when I go out for a ride? These and other questions will be answered during my bike safety presentation to the Arlington Heights Bike Club. All are welcome and I would love to see fellow EBC members in the audience. Let me know if you would like to carpool to the event. Registration is required so I can let the AHBC know how many club members to expect.

Come be a part of the Ohio Randonneurs Fleche Team event. You must develop your own team of 3-5 people and follow the rules shared below. Must be a member of Randonneurs USA and also sign up via Ohio Randonneurs website. https://rusa.org https://oh.randonneur.app/about/ Format/rules: A 24-hour event held on or around Easter weekend. This is an Audax Club Parisien-sanctioned event and counts toward the R-5000 medal. No rest stop may be longer than 2 hours. Allowable start times are from noon Thursday through 10 AM on Saturday. A minimum of 360 km must be covered during the event. https://rusa.org/pages/flecherules https://oh.randonneur.app/about/ https://oh.randonneur.app/event/ohio-fleche-2/

Come be a part of the Ohio Randonneurs Fleche Team event. You must develop your own team of 3-5 people and follow the rules shared below. Must be a member of Randonneurs USA and also sign up via Ohio Randonneurs website. https://rusa.org https://oh.randonneur.app/about/ Format/rules: A 24-hour event held on or around Easter weekend. This is an Audax Club Parisien-sanctioned event and counts toward the R-5000 medal. No rest stop may be longer than 2 hours. Allowable start times are from noon Thursday through 10 AM on Saturday. A minimum of 360 km must be covered during the event. https://rusa.org/pages/flecherules https://oh.randonneur.app/about/ https://oh.randonneur.app/event/ohio-fleche-2/

Come and join me for some gravel + adventure in Hayward, Wisconsin at the Hungry Bear Gravel Event. This event has a route to challenge all riders (30-60-100 mile options), presented by CAMBA (Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association). From their website: "Take on the challenge to ride the Hungry Bear 100, race the Snacking Bear 60, or start with the Climbing Cub; all routes give riders a taste of Northern Wisconsin gravel riding and the great communities that make up our Northwoods. he Hungry Bear organization truly appreciates everyone in our extended rider family for your invaluable support by registering for the event, embodying the Spirit of the Hungry Bear, and choosing to come up north. Your participation not only uplifts our event but also significantly boosts local businesses as they begin their summer season. Thank you for being a part of this journey with us. The Hungry Bear Gravel Race in Cable, WI is a celebration of community, connection, and Northwoods adventure. With a vibe that welcomes riders of all backgrounds and experience levels, it’s grown into one of the most beloved gravel events in the region. In this reflective and deeply personal story, Monica Shoberg shares what it was like to take on the Snacking Bear 60-mile route, how she shaved three hours off her time from last year, and why the true heart of the Hungry Bear isn’t about speed, it’s about people. Words by Monica Shoberg of Unruly Women" https://www.thenxrth.com/post/finding-joy-in-the-forest-a-hungry-bear-gravel-story https://hungrybeargravel.com https://www.bikereg.com/hungrybear100?orc=1 Ride share options with me from Wisconsin, contact me to discuss.

Come and ride with the Driftless Randonneurs on either an ACP (Audax Club Parisien) 200k or 300k brevet in the southwestern region of Wisconsin, in the heart of the Driftless. Must be a member of RANDONNEURS USA to participate: https://rusa.org Must also sign up via Driftless Randonneurs website: https://driftlessrandos.org Route details will be shared once finalized and shared via Driftless Randonneurs.

Come and ride with the Driftless Randonneurs on either an ACP (Audax Club Parisien) 200k or 300k brevet in the southwestern region of Wisconsin, in the heart of the Driftless. Must be a member of RANDONNEURS USA to participate: https://rusa.org Must also sign up via Driftless Randonneurs website: https://driftlessrandos.org Route details will be shared once finalized and shared via Driftless Randonneurs.

Come and ride with the Driftless Randonneurs on either an ACP (Audax Club Parisien) 200k or 300k brevet in the southwestern region of Wisconsin, in the heart of the Driftless. Must be a member of RANDONNEURS USA to participate: https://rusa.org Must also sign up via Driftless Randonneurs website: https://driftlessrandos.org Route details will be shared once finalized and shared via Driftless Randonneurs.

Come and ride with the Driftless Randonneurs on either an ACP (Audax Club Parisien) 200k or 300k brevet in the southwestern region of Wisconsin, in the heart of the Driftless. Must be a member of RANDONNEURS USA to participate: https://rusa.org Must also sign up via Driftless Randonneurs website: https://driftlessrandos.org Route details will be shared once finalized and shared via Driftless Randonneurs.

Come join me and fellow members of the bike club for a presentation on best places to bike in our area, howe to commute via bicycle and valuable safety tips while biking. It will be held at the Elmhurst Public Library in the Large Meeting Room and also available via Zoom. This will be a great presentation for anyone that is just getting into or back to biking.

Come and ride with the Driftless Randonneurs on either an ACP (Audax Club Parisien) 200k, 300k or 400k (124-254 miles) brevet in the southwestern region of Wisconsin, in the heart of the Driftless. Must be a member of RANDONNEURS USA to participate: https://rusa.org Must also sign up via Driftless Randonneurs website: https://driftlessrandos.org Route details will be shared once finalized and shared via Driftless Randonneurs.

Come and ride with the Driftless Randonneurs on either an ACP (Audax Club Parisien) 200k, 300k or 400k (124-254 miles) brevet in the southwestern region of Wisconsin, in the heart of the Driftless. Must be a member of RANDONNEURS USA to participate: https://rusa.org Must also sign up via Driftless Randonneurs website: https://driftlessrandos.org Route details will be shared once finalized and shared via Driftless Randonneurs.

All are welcome to attend. If you have a specific topic to discuss, please present it to the club president at least 48 hours prior to the meeting so it can be included on the agenda, as time may be limited.

Come join the Driftless Randonneurs with a plethora of options to choose from which include an Audax Club Parisien 200k (124 miles), 300k (187 miles), 400k (253 miles) and 600k (373 miles). Must be a member of Randonneurs USA and also sign up via Driftless Randonneurs website: https://rusa.org http://driftlessrandos.org

Come join the Driftless Randonneurs with a plethora of options to choose from which include an Audax Club Parisien 200k (124 miles), 300k (187 miles), 400k (253 miles) and 600k (373 miles). Must be a member of Randonneurs USA and also sign up via Driftless Randonneurs website: https://rusa.org http://driftlessrandos.org

This is the final event in the Driftless Randonneurs Rouleur Series a 150k. We’ll get an early start to allow those who came for the weekend to finish and get home at a reasonable time. Route: Kickapoo Rouleur, 95.8 miles, 4,553 feet of climbing Must be a member of Randonneurs USA and also sign up via Driftless Randonneurs website.

Join the Minnesota Randonneurs on their Zumbro gravel weekend with 2 distance options which include 100k or 200k. Must be member of Randonneurs USA and also sign up via Minnesota Randonneurs: www.rusa.org https://www.mnrando.org 100K: Join us for a fun gravel spin through some great terrain, heading east from Zumbrota, on US-52, through Mazeppa to Plainview on good quality class B gravel, then back into the Zumbro River valley, including a great section along the Zumbro River. 68% of this ride is gravel roads (56 miles/91km). RUSA time limit: 9 hrs + 1:31 hrs gravel allowance 200k:Join us for a great gravel experience through SE Minnesota, from Zumbrota, on US-52, to Weaver and back, with many winding gravel gems along the way. The route is reasonably challenging, with 7500‘ of climbing but also includes many flat miles cruising along the Zumbro and Whitewater Rivers. Most roads are good class B gravel so somewhat wider tires are good (32+mm). From Zumbrota the route travels through Mazeppa to the first control in Plainview, then down the hill into Elba before heading east over to the Mississippi River, using the old US-61 bridge/trail to get to Weaver. A relaxing cruise along the Whitewater River then a good up to get back to Plainview again, at a different c-store with a Subway nearby. From here, the route spends some more miles exploring the Zumbro River valley before a well deserved ice cream stop in Zumbro Falls. From there the route winds through Mazeppa again. Expect lots of shorter hills, a couple or three longer climbs and long stretches with no traffic and opportunities to enjoy the marshs, coulees and hills of this very scenic driftless part of Minnesota. There is very limited parking at the Zumbrota Kwik Trip, but there are nearby residential streets and open lots within a block or two of the start. 70% of this route is on gravel roads (161km, RUSA Time Limit: 13:30 + 2:41 gravel allowance = 16:11)

All are welcome to attend. If you have a specific topic to discuss, please present it to the club president at least 48 hours prior to the meeting so it can be included on the agenda, as time may be limited.

Prepare for an unforgettable cycling adventure in the heart of the Midwest. Whether you‘re a seasoned gravel grinder or a casual rider seeking scenic thrills, our event promises an exhilarating experience for all. This is 3rd year of the event. Details: https://oldfashionedgravel.com Registration opens 1/15/26 at 12:00 pm and will sell out quickly, capped riders: https://www.bikereg.com/old-fashion From their website: "We are fortunate enough to have some of the best gravel riding in the Midwest and have put together four routes to show off the local terrain. As with all of our rides, we offer a little bit of everything and welcome EVERYONE from novice riders to the most seasoned racers. The focus of the ride is to bring like-minded individuals together for a great ride, but we will have professional timing so if you want to race we will have you covered too! Routes that will satisfy all of your gravely desires, and a post-ride gathering with food, drink, and hangs with new friends. We will introduce an awesome new venue in Hokah Minnesota, a rustic farm nestled in a scenic coulee. While the ride is about riding with other rad people like yourself, rest assured a portion of your entry fee will go to a local entity that could use a little financial help. If we can have a super fun time while helping others, that is what will make this a successful event. We will also be using local businesses to feed and hydrate us. Hokah is a super cool little town, and we would love to help keep our money local. All routes will leave and finish at the farm. The gravel is approximately two miles from the start line, and one mile of that is a paved climb, once you are on the ridge, the dust shall start flying! All routes will descend this paved section upon return to the finish line."

All are welcome to attend. If you have a specific topic to discuss, please present it to the club president at least 48 hours prior to the meeting so it can be included on the agenda, as time may be limited.

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