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Come join us for The Lisle Early Bird. This is a No Drop Ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave., (Rt 53). It is a fun 17 mile loop with some climbs and some downhills that winds through the streets of Lisle and Naperville. We leave at 5:30 AM. It is still dark when this ride starts so lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there!!!!

The traditional Tuesday morning ride to 248th Ave with a break at Panera Showplace on the return. NOTE. The forecast looks bad. Rain will cancel. Check the email or website Tuesday morning.

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

Route is one of several variations all headed west to open, long-stretch, low traffic runs. BRING REAL ID OR PASSPORT in case we do the Fermi flash. Mid ride sustenance/ social break. This is a moderate paceline ride running at 17mph (level/windless speed). If you have your reservations about pacelines, your welcome to ride off the front or back. NO DROP, NO worries. Let‘s roll!

Please join me on a road/paved trail ride to Midwestern Univ, counter clockwise. We will take 5 min breaks each 10 miles to rest/eat/drink. Includes a short limestone section of the Salt Creek Trail north, along Villa. Here is the route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/136397221 Ride on; Jeff W

This is a highly social, evening ride that has been a Spring, Summer and Fall tradition since August, 2015. Always rolling at the speed-of-fun. :-) We ride as a team and enthusiastically encourage communication, conversation and laughter, as long as riders prescribe to safe practices such as: communicating about obstacles; and maintaining gaps that are appropriate for the speed, terrain and weather conditions. Your bike must have headlights and tail lights. Avoid using retina-burning, overly-bright and strobing lights since we ride trails as a tight pack and are usually separated from car and truck traffic. We try to curtiously douse headlights when passing pedestrians and fellow riders as we ride into growing darkness. This ride is often best suited for mountain or fat-tire bikes when riding our crushed limestone routes, but also, quite often the weather and trail conditions make this event viable for most any type of bike. No rider will ever be left behind. We have several bona fide EBC Ride Leaders attending this ride for extra safety. Having said that, please don‘t show up if your bike is not ready or you are not in athletic condition for this distance and pace. Note that 10-12 mph on a trail may take the same effort as 13-16 mph on a road; ...and riding a heavy, fat bike or mountain bike requires yet additional effort. Our routes typically vary from one week to the next. Look for route information on our e-mail list server each week before the ride. Let‘s rock!

Come join us for The Lisle Early Bird. This is a No Drop Ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave., (Rt 53). It is a fun 17 mile loop with some climbs and some downhills that winds through the streets of Lisle and Naperville. We leave at 5:30 AM. It is still dark when this ride starts so lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there!!!!

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

Scenic loop in the Driftless region of southwestern Wisconsin starting in Lone Rock through Richland Center, Rockbridge, Ithaca. Portions at the beginning and end on the Pine River Trail (non-paved for approximately 10 miles). Points of Interest include: Akey School Museum and Oakwood Fruit Farm, a great place to stop in the fall during apple picking season. Route is 113K (70 miles) with 3,405 feet of elevation gain (48 feet per mile of elevation gain). Please register since this is a remote start so I can give you more details on the meet up location at Fireside Campground in Lone Rock, Wisconsin. This is a 2:47 minute drive from the western suburbs. Oakwood Fruit Farm: https://www.oakwoodfruitfarm.com

MUST REGISTER Ride the road via Stage Coach Road (12-14mph)to Morris Bakery for short pastry break.Return via I& M Canal (8-12mph). OPTIONAL BBQ after @ my place that you Must Register for. I will provide hot dogs, hamburgers, and fixins. Soda and water.Otherwise BYOB. MUST REGISTER THOUGH BEFORE 3:00 P.M. THURSDAY SO I HAVE ENOUGH GUEST PASSES FOR EACH VEHICLE. LIMIT 5 VEHICLES. OTHERWISE CAN‘T GET IN GATED COMMUNITY OR MUST PAY $8 PER VEHICLE.

Come be a part of the 15th edition of Barry Roubaix Killer Gravel Road Race. LIKE THE CLASSIC IT’S NAMED AFTER, BARRY-ROUBAIX WILL TEST RIDERS AGAINST (80%) ROLLING GRAVEL ROADS, PAVEMENT, ONE MILE OF ROUGH TWO TRACK, ROCKS, SAND, MUD, AND POSSIBLY SNOW AND ICE AS YOU TRAVERSE THE SCENIC ROADS OF BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. We offer four race lengths to challenge riders of all abilities: The 18-mile Floyds of Leadville “Chiller” has approx. 1,200 feet of ascent. The 36-mile Security CU “Thriller” climbs approx. 2,200 feet of ascent. The 62-mile SRAM “Killer” climbs approx. 4,000 feet of ascent. The 100-mile Panaracer “Psycho Killer” has over 7,000 feet of ascent! *400 racer cap* We also have 45NRTH Fat Bike specific categories in the 18 & 36 mile races. All youth 18 and under register and race the 18-mile for FREE! ~ Sponsored by Security Credit Union We also offer a Youth Team Competition sponsored by Security Credit Union. CLICK HERE for more details. The Barry-Roubaix proudly participates in the Michigan Gravel Race Series. Capped at 4,550 slots total, 350 cap for 100 mile distance. Once filled, waitlist available. https://barry-roubaix.com

Jason is busy on Friday, so I have posted a blue skies ride for Saturday when he is free to join :). Faster riders are welcome to ride ahead. We will take turns pulling (only if you are comfortable, not required). This road ride will follow Isaac‘s classic Blue Skies route from Lombard to St. Charles (Panera), but not including the Reverse Munger Loop. We can split into an A and B (me) group if needed. Please don‘t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Note: Klein road is under construction so we will figure out a workaround as we go for that.

This is a staged route of up to 40 miles on the Oak Savannah Trail, a beautiful tree covered paved trail. At each town; Hobart, Portage to Prairie Duneland Trail head return point. Several stops for coffee and food from El Pueblo Mexican. Hammond is on CDT. For sure RSVP.

Quick event to be converted to full event-stay tuned for a update shortly

Scenic loop in the Driftless region of southwestern Wisconsin starting in Lone Rock through Richland Center, Rockbridge, Ithaca. Portions at the beginning and end on the Pine River Trail (non-paved for approximately 10 miles). Points of Interest include: Akey School Museum and Oakwood Fruit Farm, a great place to stop in the fall during apple picking season. Route is 113K (70 miles) with 3,405 feet of elevation gain (48 feet per mile of elevation gain). Please register since this is a remote start so I can give you more details on the meet up location at Fireside Campground in Lone Rock, Wisconsin. This is a 2:47 minute drive from the western suburbs. Oakwood Fruit Farm: https://www.oakwoodfruitfarm.com

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

Please join me for an interesting bike ride to the western suburbs of Chicago. Road bike is recommended. Ride specifics will be posted a day or so before the event. Ride on; Jeff Wincentsen Start will be at: Whole Foods in rear lot along West Ave. 215 S. IL Rte 83 Elmhurst, IL 60126

Come join us for The Lisle Early Bird. This is a No Drop Ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave., (Rt 53). It is a fun 17 mile loop with some climbs and some downhills that winds through the streets of Lisle and Naperville. We leave at 5:30 AM. It is still dark when this ride starts so lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there!!!!

Enjoy a 126 mile route with 2,656 feet of elevation gain (21 feet per mile of climbing) on a 90% paved route which uses about 60% trails, including the Veterans, Centennial, CalSag, Tinley Creek, Old Plank, and I&M Canal trails. There is a portion of the ride on limestone gravel. Route stops at the following mileage and time at each: 43 miles: 10 minutes 90 miles: 15 minutes There could be another quick stop (if needed) on route. Please come prepared and bring 3 water bottles, food and snacks. I typically bring my own lunch on rides of this distance to eat on the ride or at a park. Please let me know if you are coming so we can coordinate meet up on the campus of Rush Copley Medical Center. Questions, contact me directly.

Feel the need to visit the old neighborhood. Southbound from Recreation Drive , flyover, and try to make it to the Cultural Center but want to be back to cars by 3:00 to avoid any rush hour traffic. Please register. If no one registered may start earlier.

Join us for a 25-30 mile Road Ride ride at 13-15+ MPH with a few sprints thrown in. The route will be announced on the list server the day before the ride. Return will be after dark - Bright Front & Rear lights are required! Bright clothing is recommended. Rain Will Cancel - Check the list server!

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride. bwetman@gmail.com 847-767-5745

Please join me for an interesting bike ride to the western suburbs of Chicago. Road bike is recommended. Ride specifics will be posted a day or so before the event. Ride on; Jeff Wincentsen Start will be at: Whole Foods in rear lot along West Ave. 215 S. IL Rte 83 Elmhurst, IL 60126

This is a highly social, evening ride that has been a Spring, Summer and Fall tradition since August, 2015. Always rolling at the speed-of-fun. :-) We ride as a team and enthusiastically encourage communication, conversation and laughter, as long as riders prescribe to safe practices such as: communicating about obstacles; and maintaining gaps that are appropriate for the speed, terrain and weather conditions. Your bike must have headlights and tail lights. Avoid using retina-burning, overly-bright and strobing lights since we ride trails as a tight pack and are usually separated from car and truck traffic. We try to curtiously douse headlights when passing pedestrians and fellow riders as we ride into growing darkness. This ride is often best suited for mountain or fat-tire bikes when riding our crushed limestone routes, but also, quite often the weather and trail conditions make this event viable for most any type of bike. No rider will ever be left behind. We have several bona fide EBC Ride Leaders attending this ride for extra safety. Having said that, please don‘t show up if your bike is not ready or you are not in athletic condition for this distance and pace. Note that 10-12 mph on a trail may take the same effort as 13-16 mph on a road; ...and riding a heavy, fat bike or mountain bike requires yet additional effort. Our routes typically vary from one week to the next. Look for route information on our e-mail list server each week before the ride. Let‘s rock!

Come join us for The Lisle Early Bird. This is a No Drop Ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave., (Rt 53). It is a fun 17 mile loop with some climbs and some downhills that winds through the streets of Lisle and Naperville. We leave at 5:30 AM. It is still dark when this ride starts so lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there!!!!

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

https://badgertrails.org/scuppernong-trail-hike-registration/ Three loops. Will hike all three loops. Please note about 2 hour drive to start location. need to register for event and parking fee also.

The Driftless 100 is a hilly and challenging gravel race through Clayton County, Iowa that features beautiful landscape in one of Iowa‘s best kept secrets. Distance options include: 100, 60, 32, 30 miles and 8 miles with the following categories: single speed, fat bike and e-bike. ABOUT THE EVENT: The race is designed to showcase the Driftless region of the state and push even the most savvy gravel rider to their limit physically and mentally. Over 90% of the race is on limestone gravel with about 5% on pavement and 5% on level b/c roads. It is not designed to be a mud fest but this is Iowa in April so it could be sloppy. If you want a carrot, a Driftless branding Iron is awarded to any rider who finishes the 100 mile course in under 8 hours. If you finish in under 7 hours, you get to brand the wall of pain and receive the 7 hour brand. You do have to follow the official course and receive aid only at the aid stations to earn this award. Aid will be provided every 20-25 miles of the race. Navigation is required, there will only be signage for the family route. All profits of the race will go towards the local EMT units in Elkader, Volga and Garber. All proceeds go towards the improvement of equipment and supplies of local Emergency crews. This is a rain or shine event. If there is an imminent severe weather threat we will delay the start of the race for safety but otherwise we will race in the rain. Courses will be altered if there is moisture on course to avoid mud roads. Details + registration here: https://www.driftlessgravel.com Registration capped at 500, 100 limit for 100 mile category. Carpool and accommodation share options available, if interested. Please contact me to discuss.

Celebrate Earth Day by joining us for the GWT Clean Up, a trail EBC frequently uses. This year our section is 1/2 mile long, between North West Road and Main St. Lombard With many volunteers, this portion of the trail will not take long. Bring your gardening gloves. Latex gloves and garbage bags will be supplied. Departure will be from Lombard Commons (bring a bike good for the trail). We will ride along the trail to our starting point, Main St. and split up to take a portion of the trail to clean. Plan on joining us for a break at Gnarly Knots for a pretzel and beverage break. Please RSVP so I know how many supplies to bring.

The Cheesehead Roubaix is coming back for its 13th year this April! Originally advertised to me as "One of the most miserable races" there is, the weather doesn‘t seem to disappoint on that promise. This is a 100km, or ~63 mile bike race, that has roughly 10 miles of chunky gravel throughout the route. While road and fat tire bikes can handle these roads, a gravel setup is optimal. Make sure to bring appropriate clothing, as poor weather (usually) does not cancel this race, and if it ends up anything like last year, you can expect to be pedaling through 40 degree sleet/rain. This race is free to enter, but they do take donations or merchandise purchases to help support the ride. There is one provided rest stop ~40 miles in, but the rest of the ride is self supported. I will be at the starting location about 30 minutes early to check in EBC members. Most riders, including myself, will be riding at a 15-16mph average, but last year there were riders averaging between 12-19mph average. While poor weather does not (usually) cancel this ride, if the travel conditions are poor enough, I will cancel this as an EBC event. The website is currently down, as it is being updated for the 2024 version, but once it is back up you can access the route and more details here: https://sites.google.com/site/cheeseheadroubaix/ While check in is not required, it would be great to know if you plan on making your way up. Please email me at ctmay@protonmail.com if you‘re interested! Details about this ride are subject to change as more information comes out in the following month.

Come Join us on the Lisle Early Bird. This is a no-drop ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave,(RT.53).It‘s a great 17 mile loop through Lisle and Naperville. Lots of nice climbs and downhills. We leave at 5:30 AM, so it is dark when we start. Lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there. Rain cancels the ride.

Please join me for an interesting bike ride to the western suburbs of Chicago. Road bike is recommended. Ride specifics will be posted a day or so before the event. Ride on; Jeff Wincentsen Start will be at: Whole Foods in rear lot along West Ave. 215 S. IL Rte 83 Elmhurst, IL 60126

Come join us for The Lisle Early Bird. This is a No Drop Ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave., (Rt 53). It is a fun 17 mile loop with some climbs and some downhills that winds through the streets of Lisle and Naperville. We leave at 5:30 AM. It is still dark when this ride starts so lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there!!!!

Join us for a 25-30 mile Road Ride ride at 13-15+ MPH with a few sprints thrown in. The route will be announced on the list server the day before the ride. Return will be after dark - Bright Front & Rear lights are required! Bright clothing is recommended. Rain Will Cancel - Check the list server!

Please join me for an interesting bike ride to the western suburbs of Chicago. Road bike is recommended. Ride specifics will be posted a day or so before the event. Ride on; Jeff Wincentsen Start will be at: Whole Foods in rear lot along West Ave. 215 S. IL Rte 83 Elmhurst, IL 60126

This is a highly social, evening ride that has been a Spring, Summer and Fall tradition since August, 2015. Always rolling at the speed-of-fun. :-) We ride as a team and enthusiastically encourage communication, conversation and laughter, as long as riders prescribe to safe practices such as: communicating about obstacles; and maintaining gaps that are appropriate for the speed, terrain and weather conditions. Your bike must have headlights and tail lights. Avoid using retina-burning, overly-bright and strobing lights since we ride trails as a tight pack and are usually separated from car and truck traffic. We try to curtiously douse headlights when passing pedestrians and fellow riders as we ride into growing darkness. This ride is often best suited for mountain or fat-tire bikes when riding our crushed limestone routes, but also, quite often the weather and trail conditions make this event viable for most any type of bike. No rider will ever be left behind. We have several bona fide EBC Ride Leaders attending this ride for extra safety. Having said that, please don‘t show up if your bike is not ready or you are not in athletic condition for this distance and pace. Note that 10-12 mph on a trail may take the same effort as 13-16 mph on a road; ...and riding a heavy, fat bike or mountain bike requires yet additional effort. Our routes typically vary from one week to the next. Look for route information on our e-mail list server each week before the ride. Let‘s rock!

Come join us for The Lisle Early Bird. This is a No Drop Ride that starts at the Lisle Police Station on Lincoln Ave., (Rt 53). It is a fun 17 mile loop with some climbs and some downhills that winds through the streets of Lisle and Naperville. We leave at 5:30 AM. It is still dark when this ride starts so lights and reflective clothing are mandatory. We hope to see you there!!!!

Trail ride on the I & M canal from Marseilles to Ottawa Main Street for the Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck. Cash not accepted cards only. No need to register. I‘m riding regardless.

Start at Illinois Canyon Parking Lot of Starve Rock and hike the River, Bluff and Illinois Canyon trails and side canyon trails. Please note hike starts at the east boundary of park not at the Lodge. Post lunch early dinner at the Cheese Factory in Ottawa.

Routes will consist mainly of gravel and pavement roads, with some surprises thrown in. 32mm or larger tires are recommended. Pastry-Bike-Pastry is a self-supported ride, which means all you will find at checkpoints are donuts, water, and enthusiasm, the rest is up to you! (Those who select the 100 mile route ROLL OUT AT 8 AM, ALL OTHERS ROLL OUT AT 10 AM. I WILL BE THERE AT 9:30 TO RIDE 50 MILES.) Don‘t forget that they have Vegan/Gluten-Free Donuts as an option but you must select this add on at the time of registration! Registration: https://www.bikereg.com/pastry-bike-pastry-2024

Deadline for grp rate 2/15 Spring Along the Root River Trail Tour The trip will take place from Wednesday, May 8 to Saturday, May 10. Along with EBC members, members of the Fox Valley Bicycle and Ski Club, (FVB&SC) and members of the Quad Cities Bike Club have been invited to join the trip. Also members of Michigan Recumbent Trikes have been invited to join the tour. Lodging will be available at the Root River Inn and Suites in Lanesboro, Minnesota, with a block of rooms set aside for group members. Those who register and indicate they plan to take the trip will receive an email from the hotel; final reservations can then be made. More information about the hotel is available at their website: rootriverinn.com. The Root River State Trail is a paved multiuse trail that was developed from an abandoned railroad line. The trail is 42 miles long and runs between the Minnesota towns of Fountain and Houston. A branch known as the Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail links to the Root River trail, near its western terminus. To learn more, visit the trail website: Root River Trail. Riders who take the trip can follow four basic routes, ranging from 22 to 46 miles. Those who register will be sent information on restaurants and attractions in the area. May is an underappreciated month on the Root River Trail, but one we think has ideal temps, low bike traffic and beautiful signs of spring. Any member of the group can follow this link to choose a room from the block and reserve it with their own information. Cancellations with a full refund are available up until 2 weeks before the stay (4/24/2024). Between 2 weeks and 1 week, 1 night is charged. The last week before, the whole stay is nonrefundable. Depending on the size of your group, you may want to consider renting The Back Room @ Paddle On Coffee if you want to do an indoor group gathering. We also offer a Family Feud game experience if you want to have some fun together. Bicycling Events Created by: Petra Hofmann

This is a highly social, evening ride that has been a Spring, Summer and Fall tradition since August, 2015. Always rolling at the speed-of-fun. :-) We ride as a team and enthusiastically encourage communication, conversation and laughter, as long as riders prescribe to safe practices such as: communicating about obstacles; and maintaining gaps that are appropriate for the speed, terrain and weather conditions. Your bike must have headlights and tail lights. Avoid using retina-burning, overly-bright and strobing lights since we ride trails as a tight pack and are usually separated from car and truck traffic. We try to curtiously douse headlights when passing pedestrians and fellow riders as we ride into growing darkness. This ride is often best suited for mountain or fat-tire bikes when riding our crushed limestone routes, but also, quite often the weather and trail conditions make this event viable for most any type of bike. No rider will ever be left behind. We have several bona fide EBC Ride Leaders attending this ride for extra safety. Having said that, please don‘t show up if your bike is not ready or you are not in athletic condition for this distance and pace. Note that 10-12 mph on a trail may take the same effort as 13-16 mph on a road; ...and riding a heavy, fat bike or mountain bike requires yet additional effort. Our routes typically vary from one week to the next. Look for route information on our e-mail list server each week before the ride. Let‘s rock!

Deadline for grp rate 2/15 Spring Along the Root River Trail Tour The trip will take place from Wednesday, May 8 to Saturday, May 10. Along with EBC members, members of the Fox Valley Bicycle and Ski Club, (FVB&SC) and members of the Quad Cities Bike Club have been invited to join the trip. Also members of Michigan Recumbent Trikes have been invited to join the tour. Lodging will be available at the Root River Inn and Suites in Lanesboro, Minnesota, with a block of rooms set aside for group members. Those who register and indicate they plan to take the trip will receive an email from the hotel; final reservations can then be made. More information about the hotel is available at their website: rootriverinn.com. The Root River State Trail is a paved multiuse trail that was developed from an abandoned railroad line. The trail is 42 miles long and runs between the Minnesota towns of Fountain and Houston. A branch known as the Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail links to the Root River trail, near its western terminus. To learn more, visit the trail website: Root River Trail. Riders who take the trip can follow four basic routes, ranging from 22 to 46 miles. Those who register will be sent information on restaurants and attractions in the area. May is an underappreciated month on the Root River Trail, but one we think has ideal temps, low bike traffic and beautiful signs of spring. Any member of the group can follow this link to choose a room from the block and reserve it with their own information. Cancellations with a full refund are available up until 2 weeks before the stay (4/24/2024). Between 2 weeks and 1 week, 1 night is charged. The last week before, the whole stay is nonrefundable. Depending on the size of your group, you may want to consider renting The Back Room @ Paddle On Coffee if you want to do an indoor group gathering. We also offer a Family Feud game experience if you want to have some fun together. Bicycling Events Created by: Petra Hofmann

Deadline for grp rate 2/15 Spring Along the Root River Trail Tour The trip will take place from Wednesday, May 8 to Saturday, May 10. Along with EBC members, members of the Fox Valley Bicycle and Ski Club, (FVB&SC) and members of the Quad Cities Bike Club have been invited to join the trip. Also members of Michigan Recumbent Trikes have been invited to join the tour. Lodging will be available at the Root River Inn and Suites in Lanesboro, Minnesota, with a block of rooms set aside for group members. Those who register and indicate they plan to take the trip will receive an email from the hotel; final reservations can then be made. More information about the hotel is available at their website: rootriverinn.com. The Root River State Trail is a paved multiuse trail that was developed from an abandoned railroad line. The trail is 42 miles long and runs between the Minnesota towns of Fountain and Houston. A branch known as the Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail links to the Root River trail, near its western terminus. To learn more, visit the trail website: Root River Trail. Riders who take the trip can follow four basic routes, ranging from 22 to 46 miles. Those who register will be sent information on restaurants and attractions in the area. May is an underappreciated month on the Root River Trail, but one we think has ideal temps, low bike traffic and beautiful signs of spring. Any member of the group can follow this link to choose a room from the block and reserve it with their own information. Cancellations with a full refund are available up until 2 weeks before the stay (4/24/2024). Between 2 weeks and 1 week, 1 night is charged. The last week before, the whole stay is nonrefundable. Depending on the size of your group, you may want to consider renting The Back Room @ Paddle On Coffee if you want to do an indoor group gathering. We also offer a Family Feud game experience if you want to have some fun together. Bicycling Events Created by: Petra Hofmann

Ride a Randonneurs USA Audax Club Parisien (ACP) 200k or 300k brevet with the Driftless Randonneurs region in southwest Wisconsin. This is a Randonneurs USA event, you MUST be a member of Randonneurs USA to do this ride. Allow 2-3 days for a new membership to process if you join. Additionally, you must also register via Driftless Randonneurs and sign a waiver, sign up 2 days prior, registration closes on May 9th at 6:00 pm. Details here: https://driftlessrandos.org Details on 200K Brevet: 129 mile brevet with 6440 feet of elevation gain (49 feet per mile of climbing). Details on 300k Brevet: 191 mile event with 11,840 feet of elevation gain (61 feet per mile of climbing). Please be at the start 15 minutes prior to start time, ready to ride for announcements/detail of route/meeting the group. Carpool/housing options available, contact me privately to discuss and coordinate. Details on Randonneurs USA: https://rusa.org Please contact me if you are coming with remote start of these brevets.

Ride a Randonneurs USA Audax Club Parisien (ACP) 200k or 300k brevet with the Driftless Randonneurs region in southwest Wisconsin. This is a Randonneurs USA event, you MUST be a member of Randonneurs USA to do this ride. Allow 2-3 days for a new membership to process if you join. Additionally, you must also register via Driftless Randonneurs and sign a waiver, sign up 2 days prior, registration closes on May 9th at 6:00 pm. Details here: https://driftlessrandos.org Details on 200K Brevet: 129 mile brevet with 6440 feet of elevation gain (49 feet per mile of climbing). Details on 300k Brevet: 191 mile event with 11,840 feet of elevation gain (61 feet per mile of climbing). Please be at the start 15 minutes prior to start time, ready to ride for announcements/detail of route/meeting the group. Carpool/housing options available, contact me privately to discuss and coordinate. Details on Randonneurs USA: https://rusa.org Please contact me if you are coming with remote start of these brevets.

This is a highly social, evening ride that has been a Spring, Summer and Fall tradition since August, 2015. Always rolling at the speed-of-fun. :-) We ride as a team and enthusiastically encourage communication, conversation and laughter, as long as riders prescribe to safe practices such as: communicating about obstacles; and maintaining gaps that are appropriate for the speed, terrain and weather conditions. Your bike must have headlights and tail lights. Avoid using retina-burning, overly-bright and strobing lights since we ride trails as a tight pack and are usually separated from car and truck traffic. We try to curtiously douse headlights when passing pedestrians and fellow riders as we ride into growing darkness. This ride is often best suited for mountain or fat-tire bikes when riding our crushed limestone routes, but also, quite often the weather and trail conditions make this event viable for most any type of bike. No rider will ever be left behind. We have several bona fide EBC Ride Leaders attending this ride for extra safety. Having said that, please don‘t show up if your bike is not ready or you are not in athletic condition for this distance and pace. Note that 10-12 mph on a trail may take the same effort as 13-16 mph on a road; ...and riding a heavy, fat bike or mountain bike requires yet additional effort. Our routes typically vary from one week to the next. Look for route information on our e-mail list server each week before the ride. Let‘s rock!

EBC will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways in a Silent Ride. http://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ride_of_Silence 6:45 gather and picture. 7 pm Ride start in area on First Street in front of Elmhurst Police Station. We will be inviting local Elmhurst officials and the police/fire departments to join us. After the ride we will gather at a local establishment for refreshments. Reach out to me if any questions. Rain Date: Saturday, May 18 10 AM

See list server email dated November 21, 2023 for detailed information including hotel options. [EBC:46341] 10th EBC Appalachian Trail VirginiaTriple Crown Area Hotel and Dates. Email me directly to be put on the private email list. Email me for additional information. Registration is not closed. We have enough people now to have two groups per hike.Two choices of hike same area each day. Alternate shorter less rugged version. But still the AT and not a beginner hike.

Warm up hike for the weekend. Slow and steady. Dragons Tooth via the AT and return via the Boy Scout Trail. Rocky terrain and last mile to Dragons tooth technical, rocky and bouldering. Includes ladder, rebar and fun fun fun. No registration required for each individual hike but registration and reserve own hotel required for entire weekend.

Judy has offered to and will be exploring the same area and trail but shorter miles, less rugged terrain and slower pace. This hike will not include the last ascent/descent of .7 miles to Dragon Tooth but will include AT views and moderate elevation. Hike will include the AT and Boy Scout Loop and as you know Judy, a little exploring thrown in. Please note it is still by no means considered a beginner hike.

NOTE: MUST PURCHASE SHUTTLE TRANSPORT IN ADVANCE FOR THIS HIKE. Contact me for shuttle informationo or see group email for link.Hike up on the AT to the most photographed area on the AT. Return by way of the fire road. Elevation for four miles 1400. Optional fire road ascent (*TBD) but you will miss the fun. Will include two shelter short breaks before major ascent of 900. We will have lunch at Mcafee Knob. No picnic tables but shaded areas.

NOTE MUST PURCHASE SHUTTLE TRANSPORT IN ADVANCE FOR THIS HIKE. Contact me for link or see group email for link to purchase shuttle transport.Less Elevation than Hike #1 and Judy will explore the fire road up to the AT and use the fire Road back down from the AT. More moderate and less rocks but still on the AT and will hike up to Mcafee Knob. Not considered a beginner hike.

Must have at least one group dinner on the AT trips. The Three Little Pigs is right off the trail for AT hikers and hiker friendly in Daleville. AT related Merchandise available. Beer and wine served. And in same strip mall, the Outdoor Trails Outfitter. 5:00 p.m. shopping happy social hour at the outfitter then dinner at 6:00 p.m.

Saving Tinkerbell‘s favorite of the Triple Crown for last. Longest day hike. Hiking the Andy Layne Trail (steep elevation and includes cow pasture hiking) up to the AT then over to Tinker Cliffs about a quarter mile of the most beautiful ledge walking ever. Lunch at Tinker Cliffs.

AT alternative hike: On our last day of the AT triple crown I will be exploring the trails at Mill Mountain Park. Along with moderate trail hiking we will be checking out two overlooks,the Mill Mt Wildflower Gardens with some pictures at Big Ol‘ Bikes. If you enjoy bird watching you won‘t want to miss this hike.

This is a highly social, evening ride that has been a Spring, Summer and Fall tradition since August, 2015. Always rolling at the speed-of-fun. :-) We ride as a team and enthusiastically encourage communication, conversation and laughter, as long as riders prescribe to safe practices such as: communicating about obstacles; and maintaining gaps that are appropriate for the speed, terrain and weather conditions. Your bike must have headlights and tail lights. Avoid using retina-burning, overly-bright and strobing lights since we ride trails as a tight pack and are usually separated from car and truck traffic. We try to curtiously douse headlights when passing pedestrians and fellow riders as we ride into growing darkness. This ride is often best suited for mountain or fat-tire bikes when riding our crushed limestone routes, but also, quite often the weather and trail conditions make this event viable for most any type of bike. No rider will ever be left behind. We have several bona fide EBC Ride Leaders attending this ride for extra safety. Having said that, please don‘t show up if your bike is not ready or you are not in athletic condition for this distance and pace. Note that 10-12 mph on a trail may take the same effort as 13-16 mph on a road; ...and riding a heavy, fat bike or mountain bike requires yet additional effort. Our routes typically vary from one week to the next. Look for route information on our e-mail list server each week before the ride. Let‘s rock!

Ride a Randonneurs USA Audax Club Parisien (ACP) 200, 300, 400, 600k brevet with the Driftless Randonneurs region in southwest Wisconsin. 200K: 125 miles with 5,276 feet of elevation gain (42 feet per mile) 300K: 187 miles with 8,022 feet of elevation gain (42 feet per mile) 400K:251 miles with 9,264 feet of elevation gain (36 feet per mile) 600K: 374 miles with 14,015 feet of elevation gain (37 feet per mile) Route details and RWGPS file for each distance available here: https://driftlessrandos.org This is a Randonneurs USA event, you MUST be a member of Randonneurs USA to do this ride. Allow 2-3 days for a new membership to process if you join. Additionally, you must also register via Driftless Randonneurs and sign a waiver, sign up 2 days prior. NOTE : Ride registration window closes 24 hours before the start of the ride. Details on Randonneurs USA: https://rusa.org Please be at the start 15 minutes prior to start time, ready to ride for announcements/detail of route/meeting the group. Ride starts in the BACK parking lot of the White House Ramada Inn promptly at 7:00 am. Please contact me if you are coming with remote start of these brevets. Questions, contact me as well.

Ride a Randonneurs USA Audax Club Parisien (ACP) 200, 300, 400, 600k brevet with the Driftless Randonneurs region in southwest Wisconsin. 200K: 125 miles with 5,276 feet of elevation gain (42 feet per mile) 300K: 187 miles with 8,022 feet of elevation gain (42 feet per mile) 400K:251 miles with 9,264 feet of elevation gain (36 feet per mile) 600K: 374 miles with 14,015 feet of elevation gain (37 feet per mile) Route details and RWGPS file for each distance available here: https://driftlessrandos.org This is a Randonneurs USA event, you MUST be a member of Randonneurs USA to do this ride. Allow 2-3 days for a new membership to process if you join. Additionally, you must also register via Driftless Randonneurs and sign a waiver, sign up 2 days prior. NOTE : Ride registration window closes 24 hours before the start of the ride. Details on Randonneurs USA: https://rusa.org Please be at the start 15 minutes prior to start time, ready to ride for announcements/detail of route/meeting the group. Ride starts in the BACK parking lot of the White House Ramada Inn promptly at 7:00 am. Please contact me if you are coming with remote start of these brevets. Questions, contact me as well.

Everybody loves a parade, especially Elmhurst residents! EBC has been invited again to participate in the 2024 Memorial Day Parade. This is a great way to show the community EBC supports their event and encourage the need for safe cycling for the community. All family members of all ages invited, whether walking or riding or pulled in a wagon, EBC banner carriers appreciated.

EBC Club Mountain Bike Trip to Bentonville, AR, where your next big cycling adventure awaits for you right off the downtown square. Considered a premier destination for mountain bikers worldwide, you will find a network of more than 140 miles of trails in the area, including 40 plus miles of hard surface and over 100 miles of single-track in or connected to the city. In Bentonville, AR, there‘s a trail for every rider, from riders enjoying nature to the most adventurous of riders wanting to test their skills. We will be staying at the Hilton Garden in Bentonville. This is a bike friendly hotel with bike storage (Lockers and Garage), a bike wash, trail maps etc. Please try to stay at the Club Hotel as we will have breakfast planning meetings to lay out the plan for the day and this will also make possible carpooling to remote starts easier. Intermediate mountain bike skills required. If you have ridden the intermediate rides at Palos, Kettle or Brown County you should be ok. All rides will start at The Hilton Garden which is right on the trail so most days we can ride right from the hotel but we will carpool and Caravan to remote Trail heads as needed. The Hilton Garden is situated on the Razorback Greenway which connects several single-track areas. Nowhere else can you find an extensive network of nearly 70 miles of trails running throughout a city, seamlessly connected to several hundred miles award-winning single track and paved systems across the bluffs and hollers of Northwest Arkansas. There is too much to ride of course but we plan to start with Slaughter Pen and make our way out to Blowing Springs, The Back 40 over to Little Sugar and then Coler during the 4 days. Hobbs State Park will be a day trip. Pussanee and I will be riding the Easy (Green) and Intermediate (Blue) sections of each trail only and will not be riding advanced sections. We have never been here so we will exploring and I will not know the trails like I do at Palos, so come and explore with

This is a highly social, evening ride that has been a Spring, Summer and Fall tradition since August, 2015. Always rolling at the speed-of-fun. :-) We ride as a team and enthusiastically encourage communication, conversation and laughter, as long as riders prescribe to safe practices such as: communicating about obstacles; and maintaining gaps that are appropriate for the speed, terrain and weather conditions. Your bike must have headlights and tail lights. Avoid using retina-burning, overly-bright and strobing lights since we ride trails as a tight pack and are usually separated from car and truck traffic. We try to curtiously douse headlights when passing pedestrians and fellow riders as we ride into growing darkness. This ride is often best suited for mountain or fat-tire bikes when riding our crushed limestone routes, but also, quite often the weather and trail conditions make this event viable for most any type of bike. No rider will ever be left behind. We have several bona fide EBC Ride Leaders attending this ride for extra safety. Having said that, please don‘t show up if your bike is not ready or you are not in athletic condition for this distance and pace. Note that 10-12 mph on a trail may take the same effort as 13-16 mph on a road; ...and riding a heavy, fat bike or mountain bike requires yet additional effort. Our routes typically vary from one week to the next. Look for route information on our e-mail list server each week before the ride. Let‘s rock!

EBC Club Mountain Bike Trip to Bentonville, AR, where your next big cycling adventure awaits for you right off the downtown square. Considered a premier destination for mountain bikers worldwide, you will find a network of more than 140 miles of trails in the area, including 40 plus miles of hard surface and over 100 miles of single-track in or connected to the city. In Bentonville, AR, there‘s a trail for every rider, from riders enjoying nature to the most adventurous of riders wanting to test their skills. We will be staying at the Hilton Garden in Bentonville. This is a bike friendly hotel with bike storage (Lockers and Garage), a bike wash, trail maps etc. Please try to stay at the Club Hotel as we will have breakfast planning meetings to lay out the plan for the day and this will also make possible carpooling to remote starts easier. Intermediate mountain bike skills required. If you have ridden the intermediate rides at Palos, Kettle or Brown County you should be ok. All rides will start at The Hilton Garden which is right on the trail so most days we can ride right from the hotel but we will carpool and Caravan to remote Trail heads as needed. The Hilton Garden is situated on the Razorback Greenway which connects several single-track areas. Nowhere else can you find an extensive network of nearly 70 miles of trails running throughout a city, seamlessly connected to several hundred miles award-winning single track and paved systems across the bluffs and hollers of Northwest Arkansas. There is too much to ride of course but we plan to start with Slaughter Pen and make our way out to Blowing Springs, The Back 40 over to Little Sugar and then Coler during the 4 days. Hobbs State Park will be a day trip. Pussanee and I will be riding the Easy (Green) and Intermediate (Blue) sections of each trail only and will not be riding advanced sections. We have never been here so we will exploring and I will not know the trails like I do at Palos, so come and explore with

Looking for a new adventure this year in the summer? How about a ride across Georgia? Big BRAG (https://brag.org/brag) is SAT June 1 to SAT June 8. For those driving it would be a leave on FRI May 31st arriving at the start by 2PM on Sat June 1st. After rolling into camp at the end of the adventure Sat June 8th I will hit the road and roll into the Chicago suburbs NLT Sunday June 8th at noon. This is a smaller version of Ragbrai but cycling across the friendly and somewhat hillier northern parts of Georgia. The starting point is to be announced January 1st. On Big BRAG, cyclists will average about 55-70 miles per day for a week with a day off in the middle. It sounds like a lot, but we offer SAG and provide well-stocked rest stops every 12 - 18 miles with your favorite snacks and drinks, fun activities, and great views! BRAG routes take bike riders through some of the most friendly and welcoming towns and feature some of the best food Georgia has to offer. A roving bar, shower facilities and charging stations are available. When you pull into camp after your ride, you‘ll have access to the BRAG Bar where you can grab your favorite drink. Each day after the ride there are activities like bike trivia, one-legged bike races, educational classes, yoga, massages, etc. Every night features tomfoolery in the towns where we stay, like concerts, DJs, and festivals. There is some hotel availability, some camping availability as well as “turn down service” for camping. Bicycles can be brought if driving, brought on the airplane or shipped to a local cycle shop and back. Food is available in the small towns as well as food trucks at the base camp. Registration is here: https://brag.org/brag/register/ Please contact me offline if interested in going. bwetman@gmail.com 847-767-5745

EBC Club Mountain Bike Trip to Bentonville, AR, where your next big cycling adventure awaits for you right off the downtown square. Considered a premier destination for mountain bikers worldwide, you will find a network of more than 140 miles of trails in the area, including 40 plus miles of hard surface and over 100 miles of single-track in or connected to the city. In Bentonville, AR, there‘s a trail for every rider, from riders enjoying nature to the most adventurous of riders wanting to test their skills. We will be staying at the Hilton Garden in Bentonville. This is a bike friendly hotel with bike storage (Lockers and Garage), a bike wash, trail maps etc. Please try to stay at the Club Hotel as we will have breakfast planning meetings to lay out the plan for the day and this will also make possible carpooling to remote starts easier. Intermediate mountain bike skills required. If you have ridden the intermediate rides at Palos, Kettle or Brown County you should be ok. All rides will start at The Hilton Garden which is right on the trail so most days we can ride right from the hotel but we will carpool and Caravan to remote Trail heads as needed. The Hilton Garden is situated on the Razorback Greenway which connects several single-track areas. Nowhere else can you find an extensive network of nearly 70 miles of trails running throughout a city, seamlessly connected to several hundred miles award-winning single track and paved systems across the bluffs and hollers of Northwest Arkansas. There is too much to ride of course but we plan to start with Slaughter Pen and make our way out to Blowing Springs, The Back 40 over to Little Sugar and then Coler during the 4 days. Hobbs State Park will be a day trip. Pussanee and I will be riding the Easy (Green) and Intermediate (Blue) sections of each trail only and will not be riding advanced sections. We have never been here so we will exploring and I will not know the trails like I do at Palos, so come and explore with

EBC Club Mountain Bike Trip to Bentonville, AR, where your next big cycling adventure awaits for you right off the downtown square. Considered a premier destination for mountain bikers worldwide, you will find a network of more than 140 miles of trails in the area, including 40 plus miles of hard surface and over 100 miles of single-track in or connected to the city. In Bentonville, AR, there‘s a trail for every rider, from riders enjoying nature to the most adventurous of riders wanting to test their skills. We will be staying at the Hilton Garden in Bentonville. This is a bike friendly hotel with bike storage (Lockers and Garage), a bike wash, trail maps etc. Please try to stay at the Club Hotel as we will have breakfast planning meetings to lay out the plan for the day and this will also make possible carpooling to remote starts easier. Intermediate mountain bike skills required. If you have ridden the intermediate rides at Palos, Kettle or Brown County you should be ok. All rides will start at The Hilton Garden which is right on the trail so most days we can ride right from the hotel but we will carpool and Caravan to remote Trail heads as needed. The Hilton Garden is situated on the Razorback Greenway which connects several single-track areas. Nowhere else can you find an extensive network of nearly 70 miles of trails running throughout a city, seamlessly connected to several hundred miles award-winning single track and paved systems across the bluffs and hollers of Northwest Arkansas. There is too much to ride of course but we plan to start with Slaughter Pen and make our way out to Blowing Springs, The Back 40 over to Little Sugar and then Coler during the 4 days. Hobbs State Park will be a day trip. Pussanee and I will be riding the Easy (Green) and Intermediate (Blue) sections of each trail only and will not be riding advanced sections. We have never been here so we will exploring and I will not know the trails like I do at Palos, so come and explore with

Looking for a new adventure this year in the summer? How about a ride across Georgia? Big BRAG (https://brag.org/brag) is SAT June 1 to SAT June 8. For those driving it would be a leave on FRI May 31st arriving at the start by 2PM on Sat June 1st. After rolling into camp at the end of the adventure Sat June 8th I will hit the road and roll into the Chicago suburbs NLT Sunday June 8th at noon. This is a smaller version of Ragbrai but cycling across the friendly and somewhat hillier northern parts of Georgia. The starting point is to be announced January 1st. On Big BRAG, cyclists will average about 55-70 miles per day for a week with a day off in the middle. It sounds like a lot, but we offer SAG and provide well-stocked rest stops every 12 - 18 miles with your favorite snacks and drinks, fun activities, and great views! BRAG routes take bike riders through some of the most friendly and welcoming towns and feature some of the best food Georgia has to offer. A roving bar, shower facilities and charging stations are available. When you pull into camp after your ride, you‘ll have access to the BRAG Bar where you can grab your favorite drink. Each day after the ride there are activities like bike trivia, one-legged bike races, educational classes, yoga, massages, etc. Every night features tomfoolery in the towns where we stay, like concerts, DJs, and festivals. There is some hotel availability, some camping availability as well as “turn down service” for camping. Bicycles can be brought if driving, brought on the airplane or shipped to a local cycle shop and back. Food is available in the small towns as well as food trucks at the base camp. Registration is here: https://brag.org/brag/register/ Please contact me offline if interested in going. bwetman@gmail.com 847-767-5745

EBC Club Mountain Bike Trip to Bentonville, AR, where your next big cycling adventure awaits for you right off the downtown square. Considered a premier destination for mountain bikers worldwide, you will find a network of more than 140 miles of trails in the area, including 40 plus miles of hard surface and over 100 miles of single-track in or connected to the city. In Bentonville, AR, there‘s a trail for every rider, from riders enjoying nature to the most adventurous of riders wanting to test their skills. We will be staying at the Hilton Garden in Bentonville. This is a bike friendly hotel with bike storage (Lockers and Garage), a bike wash, trail maps etc. Please try to stay at the Club Hotel as we will have breakfast planning meetings to lay out the plan for the day and this will also make possible carpooling to remote starts easier. Intermediate mountain bike skills required. If you have ridden the intermediate rides at Palos, Kettle or Brown County you should be ok. All rides will start at The Hilton Garden which is right on the trail so most days we can ride right from the hotel but we will carpool and Caravan to remote Trail heads as needed. The Hilton Garden is situated on the Razorback Greenway which connects several single-track areas. Nowhere else can you find an extensive network of nearly 70 miles of trails running throughout a city, seamlessly connected to several hundred miles award-winning single track and paved systems across the bluffs and hollers of Northwest Arkansas. There is too much to ride of course but we plan to start with Slaughter Pen and make our way out to Blowing Springs, The Back 40 over to Little Sugar and then Coler during the 4 days. Hobbs State Park will be a day trip. Pussanee and I will be riding the Easy (Green) and Intermediate (Blue) sections of each trail only and will not be riding advanced sections. We have never been here so we will exploring and I will not know the trails like I do at Palos, so come and explore with

Looking for a new adventure this year in the summer? How about a ride across Georgia? Big BRAG (https://brag.org/brag) is SAT June 1 to SAT June 8. For those driving it would be a leave on FRI May 31st arriving at the start by 2PM on Sat June 1st. After rolling into camp at the end of the adventure Sat June 8th I will hit the road and roll into the Chicago suburbs NLT Sunday June 8th at noon. This is a smaller version of Ragbrai but cycling across the friendly and somewhat hillier northern parts of Georgia. The starting point is to be announced January 1st. On Big BRAG, cyclists will average about 55-70 miles per day for a week with a day off in the middle. It sounds like a lot, but we offer SAG and provide well-stocked rest stops every 12 - 18 miles with your favorite snacks and drinks, fun activities, and great views! BRAG routes take bike riders through some of the most friendly and welcoming towns and feature some of the best food Georgia has to offer. A roving bar, shower facilities and charging stations are available. When you pull into camp after your ride, you‘ll have access to the BRAG Bar where you can grab your favorite drink. Each day after the ride there are activities like bike trivia, one-legged bike races, educational classes, yoga, massages, etc. Every night features tomfoolery in the towns where we stay, like concerts, DJs, and festivals. There is some hotel availability, some camping availability as well as “turn down service” for camping. Bicycles can be brought if driving, brought on the airplane or shipped to a local cycle shop and back. Food is available in the small towns as well as food trucks at the base camp. Registration is here: https://brag.org/brag/register/ Please contact me offline if interested in going. bwetman@gmail.com 847-767-5745

EBC Club Mountain Bike Trip to Bentonville, AR, where your next big cycling adventure awaits for you right off the downtown square. Considered a premier destination for mountain bikers worldwide, you will find a network of more than 140 miles of trails in the area, including 40 plus miles of hard surface and over 100 miles of single-track in or connected to the city. In Bentonville, AR, there‘s a trail for every rider, from riders enjoying nature to the most adventurous of riders wanting to test their skills. We will be staying at the Hilton Garden in Bentonville. This is a bike friendly hotel with bike storage (Lockers and Garage), a bike wash, trail maps etc. Please try to stay at the Club Hotel as we will have breakfast planning meetings to lay out the plan for the day and this will also make possible carpooling to remote starts easier. Intermediate mountain bike skills required. If you have ridden the intermediate rides at Palos, Kettle or Brown County you should be ok. All rides will start at The Hilton Garden which is right on the trail so most days we can ride right from the hotel but we will carpool and Caravan to remote Trail heads as needed. The Hilton Garden is situated on the Razorback Greenway which connects several single-track areas. Nowhere else can you find an extensive network of nearly 70 miles of trails running throughout a city, seamlessly connected to several hundred miles award-winning single track and paved systems across the bluffs and hollers of Northwest Arkansas. There is too much to ride of course but we plan to start with Slaughter Pen and make our way out to Blowing Springs, The Back 40 over to Little Sugar and then Coler during the 4 days. Hobbs State Park will be a day trip. Pussanee and I will be riding the Easy (Green) and Intermediate (Blue) sections of each trail only and will not be riding advanced sections. We have never been here so we will exploring and I will not know the trails like I do at Palos, so come and explore with

Looking for a new adventure this year in the summer? How about a ride across Georgia? Big BRAG (https://brag.org/brag) is SAT June 1 to SAT June 8. For those driving it would be a leave on FRI May 31st arriving at the start by 2PM on Sat June 1st. After rolling into camp at the end of the adventure Sat June 8th I will hit the road and roll into the Chicago suburbs NLT Sunday June 8th at noon. This is a smaller version of Ragbrai but cycling across the friendly and somewhat hillier northern parts of Georgia. The starting point is to be announced January 1st. On Big BRAG, cyclists will average about 55-70 miles per day for a week with a day off in the middle. It sounds like a lot, but we offer SAG and provide well-stocked rest stops every 12 - 18 miles with your favorite snacks and drinks, fun activities, and great views! BRAG routes take bike riders through some of the most friendly and welcoming towns and feature some of the best food Georgia has to offer. A roving bar, shower facilities and charging stations are available. When you pull into camp after your ride, you‘ll have access to the BRAG Bar where you can grab your favorite drink. Each day after the ride there are activities like bike trivia, one-legged bike races, educational classes, yoga, massages, etc. Every night features tomfoolery in the towns where we stay, like concerts, DJs, and festivals. There is some hotel availability, some camping availability as well as “turn down service” for camping. Bicycles can be brought if driving, brought on the airplane or shipped to a local cycle shop and back. Food is available in the small towns as well as food trucks at the base camp. Registration is here: https://brag.org/brag/register/ Please contact me offline if interested in going. bwetman@gmail.com 847-767-5745

Looking for a new adventure this year in the summer? How about a ride across Georgia? Big BRAG (https://brag.org/brag) is SAT June 1 to SAT June 8. For those driving it would be a leave on FRI May 31st arriving at the start by 2PM on Sat June 1st. After rolling into camp at the end of the adventure Sat June 8th I will hit the road and roll into the Chicago suburbs NLT Sunday June 8th at noon. This is a smaller version of Ragbrai but cycling across the friendly and somewhat hillier northern parts of Georgia. The starting point is to be announced January 1st. On Big BRAG, cyclists will average about 55-70 miles per day for a week with a day off in the middle. It sounds like a lot, but we offer SAG and provide well-stocked rest stops every 12 - 18 miles with your favorite snacks and drinks, fun activities, and great views! BRAG routes take bike riders through some of the most friendly and welcoming towns and feature some of the best food Georgia has to offer. A roving bar, shower facilities and charging stations are available. When you pull into camp after your ride, you‘ll have access to the BRAG Bar where you can grab your favorite drink. Each day after the ride there are activities like bike trivia, one-legged bike races, educational classes, yoga, massages, etc. Every night features tomfoolery in the towns where we stay, like concerts, DJs, and festivals. There is some hotel availability, some camping availability as well as “turn down service” for camping. Bicycles can be brought if driving, brought on the airplane or shipped to a local cycle shop and back. Food is available in the small towns as well as food trucks at the base camp. Registration is here: https://brag.org/brag/register/ Please contact me offline if interested in going. bwetman@gmail.com 847-767-5745

Looking for a new adventure this year in the summer? How about a ride across Georgia? Big BRAG (https://brag.org/brag) is SAT June 1 to SAT June 8. For those driving it would be a leave on FRI May 31st arriving at the start by 2PM on Sat June 1st. After rolling into camp at the end of the adventure Sat June 8th I will hit the road and roll into the Chicago suburbs NLT Sunday June 8th at noon. This is a smaller version of Ragbrai but cycling across the friendly and somewhat hillier northern parts of Georgia. The starting point is to be announced January 1st. On Big BRAG, cyclists will average about 55-70 miles per day for a week with a day off in the middle. It sounds like a lot, but we offer SAG and provide well-stocked rest stops every 12 - 18 miles with your favorite snacks and drinks, fun activities, and great views! BRAG routes take bike riders through some of the most friendly and welcoming towns and feature some of the best food Georgia has to offer. A roving bar, shower facilities and charging stations are available. When you pull into camp after your ride, you‘ll have access to the BRAG Bar where you can grab your favorite drink. Each day after the ride there are activities like bike trivia, one-legged bike races, educational classes, yoga, massages, etc. Every night features tomfoolery in the towns where we stay, like concerts, DJs, and festivals. There is some hotel availability, some camping availability as well as “turn down service” for camping. Bicycles can be brought if driving, brought on the airplane or shipped to a local cycle shop and back. Food is available in the small towns as well as food trucks at the base camp. Registration is here: https://brag.org/brag/register/ Please contact me offline if interested in going. bwetman@gmail.com 847-767-5745

Looking for a new adventure this year in the summer? How about a ride across Georgia? Big BRAG (https://brag.org/brag) is SAT June 1 to SAT June 8. For those driving it would be a leave on FRI May 31st arriving at the start by 2PM on Sat June 1st. After rolling into camp at the end of the adventure Sat June 8th I will hit the road and roll into the Chicago suburbs NLT Sunday June 8th at noon. This is a smaller version of Ragbrai but cycling across the friendly and somewhat hillier northern parts of Georgia. The starting point is to be announced January 1st. On Big BRAG, cyclists will average about 55-70 miles per day for a week with a day off in the middle. It sounds like a lot, but we offer SAG and provide well-stocked rest stops every 12 - 18 miles with your favorite snacks and drinks, fun activities, and great views! BRAG routes take bike riders through some of the most friendly and welcoming towns and feature some of the best food Georgia has to offer. A roving bar, shower facilities and charging stations are available. When you pull into camp after your ride, you‘ll have access to the BRAG Bar where you can grab your favorite drink. Each day after the ride there are activities like bike trivia, one-legged bike races, educational classes, yoga, massages, etc. Every night features tomfoolery in the towns where we stay, like concerts, DJs, and festivals. There is some hotel availability, some camping availability as well as “turn down service” for camping. Bicycles can be brought if driving, brought on the airplane or shipped to a local cycle shop and back. Food is available in the small towns as well as food trucks at the base camp. Registration is here: https://brag.org/brag/register/ Please contact me offline if interested in going. bwetman@gmail.com 847-767-5745

Looking for a new adventure this year in the summer? How about a ride across Georgia? Big BRAG (https://brag.org/brag) is SAT June 1 to SAT June 8. For those driving it would be a leave on FRI May 31st arriving at the start by 2PM on Sat June 1st. After rolling into camp at the end of the adventure Sat June 8th I will hit the road and roll into the Chicago suburbs NLT Sunday June 8th at noon. This is a smaller version of Ragbrai but cycling across the friendly and somewhat hillier northern parts of Georgia. The starting point is to be announced January 1st. On Big BRAG, cyclists will average about 55-70 miles per day for a week with a day off in the middle. It sounds like a lot, but we offer SAG and provide well-stocked rest stops every 12 - 18 miles with your favorite snacks and drinks, fun activities, and great views! BRAG routes take bike riders through some of the most friendly and welcoming towns and feature some of the best food Georgia has to offer. A roving bar, shower facilities and charging stations are available. When you pull into camp after your ride, you‘ll have access to the BRAG Bar where you can grab your favorite drink. Each day after the ride there are activities like bike trivia, one-legged bike races, educational classes, yoga, massages, etc. Every night features tomfoolery in the towns where we stay, like concerts, DJs, and festivals. There is some hotel availability, some camping availability as well as “turn down service” for camping. Bicycles can be brought if driving, brought on the airplane or shipped to a local cycle shop and back. Food is available in the small towns as well as food trucks at the base camp. Registration is here: https://brag.org/brag/register/ Please contact me offline if interested in going. bwetman@gmail.com 847-767-5745

Ride a Randonneurs USA Audax Club Parisien (ACP) 200k, 300, 400k or 600k (126-187-249-373 miles) brevet with the Quad City Randonneurs. This is a Randonneurs USA event, you MUST be a member of Randonneurs USA to do this ride. Allow 2-3 days for a new membership to process if you join. Additionally, you must also register via Quad City Randonneurs and sign a waiver, sign up 2 days prior, registration 2 days prior via Quad City Randonneurs. Details here: https://qcrandonneurs.org Please be at the start 15 minutes prior to start time, ready to ride for announcements/detail of route/meeting the group. Carpool/housing options available, contact me privately to discuss and coordinate. Details on Randonneurs USA: https://rusa.org Please contact me if you are coming with remote start of these brevets.

Looking for a new adventure this year in the summer? How about a ride across Georgia? Big BRAG (https://brag.org/brag) is SAT June 1 to SAT June 8. For those driving it would be a leave on FRI May 31st arriving at the start by 2PM on Sat June 1st. After rolling into camp at the end of the adventure Sat June 8th I will hit the road and roll into the Chicago suburbs NLT Sunday June 8th at noon. This is a smaller version of Ragbrai but cycling across the friendly and somewhat hillier northern parts of Georgia. The starting point is to be announced January 1st. On Big BRAG, cyclists will average about 55-70 miles per day for a week with a day off in the middle. It sounds like a lot, but we offer SAG and provide well-stocked rest stops every 12 - 18 miles with your favorite snacks and drinks, fun activities, and great views! BRAG routes take bike riders through some of the most friendly and welcoming towns and feature some of the best food Georgia has to offer. A roving bar, shower facilities and charging stations are available. When you pull into camp after your ride, you‘ll have access to the BRAG Bar where you can grab your favorite drink. Each day after the ride there are activities like bike trivia, one-legged bike races, educational classes, yoga, massages, etc. Every night features tomfoolery in the towns where we stay, like concerts, DJs, and festivals. There is some hotel availability, some camping availability as well as “turn down service” for camping. Bicycles can be brought if driving, brought on the airplane or shipped to a local cycle shop and back. Food is available in the small towns as well as food trucks at the base camp. Registration is here: https://brag.org/brag/register/ Please contact me offline if interested in going. bwetman@gmail.com 847-767-5745

Nice and easy trail ride to Duke’s Blues-N-BBQ Blues Festival in Carpenters Park. We will plan to spend about 2.5 hours at the festival watching the great blues bands, eating the fabulous food and enjoying fine craft beer. Riders will be welcome to stay longer or shorter as it is a straight shot down the Fox River Trail back to the car. This will be one the Largest Blues Festivals of 2024. They will have several southern food vendors, many musicians, Beer Tents and much more. There will be Sweet Tea Vodka, Adult Lemonade, Seltzers, Various IPA’s plus a coffee bar and wine bar, Craft beer will be from Black and Gray Brewery which is a favorite of ours. The North section of the Fox River Trail is really beautiful with scenic water views and nice forested landscapes. Trail is 99% paved so any bike is fine, we will be on our road Tandem. We will be back by 5:00pm, unless we‘re not. Slower riders and e-bikes are most welcome. Please note that there are several significant hills. Please kindly register as it is a remote start. This is my route on Ride with GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45787227

Ride a Randonneurs USA Audax Club Parisien (ACP) 200k, 300, 400k or 600k (126-187-249-373 miles) brevet with the Quad City Randonneurs. This is a Randonneurs USA event, you MUST be a member of Randonneurs USA to do this ride. Allow 2-3 days for a new membership to process if you join. Additionally, you must also register via Quad City Randonneurs and sign a waiver, sign up 2 days prior, registration 2 days prior via Quad City Randonneurs. Details here: https://qcrandonneurs.org Please be at the start 15 minutes prior to start time, ready to ride for announcements/detail of route/meeting the group. Carpool/housing options available, contact me privately to discuss and coordinate. Details on Randonneurs USA: https://rusa.org Please contact me if you are coming with remote start of these brevets.

We welcome all types of riders to Everybody Rides. We feature a 1.6 & 10 mile trail ride great for the whole family or those new to cycling. These trail rides have a Guided Ride with a leader that leaves at 8:30 am. The NEW ADDITION is the 1.6 Mile Trail Ride. This ride is perfect for those with: Training wheels In a burley and not ready for a long distance ride Adaptive bike Those that just want to head to a child friendly rest stop with Face Painting, bubbles, and a playground at Renaux Manor Park! In addition to the trail ride we have a 29, 46 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, 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. Riding a bike 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. Please join us on Sunday, June 9th to witness firsthand what we are all about at Project Mobility. Post ride we will have our Party in the Park with our Adaptive Bike Giveaway in addition to unlimited food, beer garden, live music, raffles and so much more!

Looking for a new adventure this year in the summer? How about a ride across Georgia? Big BRAG (https://brag.org/brag) is SAT June 1 to SAT June 8. For those driving it would be a leave on FRI May 31st arriving at the start by 2PM on Sat June 1st. After rolling into camp at the end of the adventure Sat June 8th I will hit the road and roll into the Chicago suburbs NLT Sunday June 8th at noon. This is a smaller version of Ragbrai but cycling across the friendly and somewhat hillier northern parts of Georgia. The starting point is to be announced January 1st. On Big BRAG, cyclists will average about 55-70 miles per day for a week with a day off in the middle. It sounds like a lot, but we offer SAG and provide well-stocked rest stops every 12 - 18 miles with your favorite snacks and drinks, fun activities, and great views! BRAG routes take bike riders through some of the most friendly and welcoming towns and feature some of the best food Georgia has to offer. A roving bar, shower facilities and charging stations are available. When you pull into camp after your ride, you‘ll have access to the BRAG Bar where you can grab your favorite drink. Each day after the ride there are activities like bike trivia, one-legged bike races, educational classes, yoga, massages, etc. Every night features tomfoolery in the towns where we stay, like concerts, DJs, and festivals. There is some hotel availability, some camping availability as well as “turn down service” for camping. Bicycles can be brought if driving, brought on the airplane or shipped to a local cycle shop and back. Food is available in the small towns as well as food trucks at the base camp. Registration is here: https://brag.org/brag/register/ Please contact me offline if interested in going. bwetman@gmail.com 847-767-5745

Kim Messina and I are offering a free Bike Safety 101 presentation in the Elmhurst Public Library on Thursday, June 13, from 7 PM - 8:30 PM in Meeting Room A. The presentation will cover: Rideing safely on the roads and trails, how to prepare for a ride, how to create safe routes, what to wear and what to bring on a bike ride.

This is a two day ride from Chicago‘s Millennium Park mostly along the Lake Michigan shoreline to New Buffalo MI with an overnight stay at Indiana Dunes State Park or a local hotel. The first day‘s ride is 61 miles and the second is 48. This is a beautiful and well supported ride with plenty of SAG stops along the way. The money raised from this ride is donated to Arts and Fitness For Kids at Maywood Fine Arts. The event registration has opened up today and is limited to 600 riders so sign up soon if you want to come with. If anyone has questions or needs further information here is the ride‘s website link; https://www.letourdeshore.com Hope to see you there and call me if you need any help, -Rich Aycock

This is a two day ride from Chicago‘s Millennium Park mostly along the Lake Michigan shoreline to New Buffalo MI with an overnight stay at Indiana Dunes State Park or a local hotel. The first day‘s ride is 61 miles and the second is 48. This is a beautiful and well supported ride with plenty of SAG stops along the way. The money raised from this ride is donated to Arts and Fitness For Kids at Maywood Fine Arts. The event registration has opened up today and is limited to 600 riders so sign up soon if you want to come with. If anyone has questions or needs further information here is the ride‘s website link; https://www.letourdeshore.com Hope to see you there and call me if you need any help, -Rich Aycock

Ride a Randonneurs USA Gravel Event 200k or 130k (143-97 miles) brevet with the Minnesota Randonneurs. The routes will have 70-76% of gravel. RWGPS will be shared closer to the date. This is a Randonneurs USA event, you MUST be a member of Randonneurs USA to do this ride. Allow 2-3 days for a new membership to process if you join. Additionally, you must also register via Minnesota Randonneurs and sign a waiver, sign up 2 days prior. Details on Randonneurs USA: https://rusa.org Details here: https://www.mnrando.org Please be at the start 15 minutes prior to start time, ready to ride for announcements/detail of route/meeting the group. Carpool/housing options available, contact me privately to discuss and coordinate. Please register and/or contact me if you are coming with remote start of these brevets.

Double century ride from Naperville to Dixon, IL and back. Westbound route passes through Batavia, Sycamore, and Oregon. Eastbound return passes through Hinckley, Plano, and Yorkville. Most of the route is on low-traffic and scenic IL roads. You should be able to ride long distances with minimal stops for food / water. Goal is to finish by sundown but bring lights / reflective gear just in case. Daylight finish possible with 16mph average and <= 3 hours for stops. Contact ride leader if you are interested in this ride.

Ride a Randonneurs USA Audax Club Parisien Brevet with 4 distance options to select from on this weekend in the southwestern region of Wisconsin; RWGPS file will be shared closer to the event date. 200k (124 miles) 300k (186miles) 400k (248 miles) 600k (373 miles) This is a Randonneurs USA event, you MUST be a member of Randonneurs USA to do this ride. Allow 2-3 days for a new membership to process if you join. You must also register via Driftless Randonneurs and sign a waiver. Please be at the start 15 minutes prior to start time, ready to ride for announcements/detail of route/meeting the group. Details on Driftless Randonneurs here: https://driftlessrandos.org Details on Randonneurs USA: https://rusa.org FAQ about Driftless Randonneurs: https://driftlessrandos.org/faq/ Please contact me if you are coming so I know to expect you to meet you and the start.

Ride a Randonneurs USA Audax Club Parisien Brevet with 4 distance options to select from on this weekend in the southwestern region of Wisconsin; RWGPS file will be shared closer to the event date. 200k (124 miles) 300k (186miles) 400k (248 miles) 600k (373 miles) This is a Randonneurs USA event, you MUST be a member of Randonneurs USA to do this ride. Allow 2-3 days for a new membership to process if you join. You must also register via Driftless Randonneurs and sign a waiver. Please be at the start 15 minutes prior to start time, ready to ride for announcements/detail of route/meeting the group. Details on Driftless Randonneurs here: https://driftlessrandos.org Details on Randonneurs USA: https://rusa.org FAQ about Driftless Randonneurs: https://driftlessrandos.org/faq/ Please contact me if you are coming so I know to expect you to meet you and the start.

Start at the Blue Gate Hotel in Shipshewana, IN. We will ride Pumpkinvine Trail from Shipshewana to Goshen and back. We will find a place to eat along the way. Plan on meeting at the Blue Gate Hotel by 9:45 a.m. EASTERN TIME (ride time listing is central time). Here is the link for registering for the actual Amishland & Lakes Ride on July 27-28: https://www.bikereg.com/amishland-and-lakes-bicycle-tour-2024/

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. Time shown is EASTERN TIME!

Come get dusty! Dustbowl 100 is Indiana’s Premier Gravel Race, presented by Zipp! Registration capped at 1,000 participants. Set against the picturesque landscapes of the Hoosier state, the DB100 offers cyclists a unique journey through history and terrain. The meticulously designed course takes riders over some of the Midwest‘s finest gravel roads, weaving together both wide open farm fields and wooded creek valleys, stitched together by several iconic bridges echoing a century’s worth of stories. Whether you‘re a seasoned cyclist seeking a new and compelling challenge or an adventurous spirit eager to explore Indiana’s backroads on two wheels, we invite you to be a part of this journey with us. Distance options include: 100-80-44 miles. Categories include: single bike, tandem, single speed and electric bike All routes have SAG stops. More details and registration here: https://www.dustbowl100.com The Dust Bowl 100 event headquarters will be at Eminence High School in Eminence, Indiana. Conveniently located just 7 minutes off Interstate 70 and only 30 minutes west of downtown Indianapolis. Eminence Community Schools 6760 State Road 42 North Eminence, IN 46125 Please contact me if you are coming with remote start of the event and to sign the ride sheet. Carpool and ride share options available, please contact me to discuss. ?

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. TIME LISTED IS EASTERN TIME NOT CENTRAL TIME.

Come ride a Randonneurs USA Permanent Populaire 100k (62 miles) out of Richland Center, Wisconsin to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Driftless Randonneurs. Route takes you through hills and farm country to Spring Green, home of Frank Lloyd Wright‘s Taliessen, then returns to to Richland Center. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32914351 This is a Randonneurs USA event, you MUST be a member of Randonneurs USA to do this ride. Allow 2-3 days for a new membership to process if you join. You must also register via Driftless Randonneurs and sign a waiver. Meet in the back of the hotel parking lot, ready to go 15 minutes before the start time. Details on Driftless Randonneurs here: https://driftlessrandos.org Details on Randonneurs USA: https://rusa.org FAQ about Driftless Randonneurs: https://driftlessrandos.org/faq/ Meet in the back of the hotel parking lot, ready to go 15 minutes before the start time. Please contact me if you are coming so I know to expect you to meet you and the start.

Ride the scenic hills around New Glarus, Wisconsin. Beautiful scenery, challenging riding, good food and drink, great fun. Today‘s ride is New Glarus to Blanchardville and back. Dinner at the Glarner Stube. Contact Larry for lodging or other info.

Founded by Corey Godfrey in 2010, Garmin Gravel Worlds has grown to be one of the largest gravel events in the world, attracting an international field of cyclists and runners. In 2023 Garmin Gravel Worlds attracted more than 2,000 athletes from all 50 states and 14 countries. This milestone 15th year promises to deliver an unforgettable experience for participants, with courses that combine challenging routes with the scenic beauty of Nebraska‘s rural gravel roads. Event Distances: Bike: 150-mile, 75-mile, 50k, and 300-mile. Run: 25k and 10k. Registration Cap: 2,500; waitlist if you miss the registration. Will sell out fast so don‘t wait if you are interested. https://www.gravel-worlds.com

Ride the scenic hills around New Glarus, Wisconsin. Today‘s ride is New Glarus to Mt Horeb and then to Blue Mounds with optional climb up the Mound and back to New Glarus. Mileage 65 with shorter option. Dinner after the ride. Contact Larry for lodging or other info.

Ride the scenic hills around New Glarus, Wisconsin. Today‘s ride is New Glarus to Evansville and back. Mileage 40. Contact Larry for lodging or other info.

This is the first outing in our Driftless Rouleur Series, a 100k populaire. MUST be a member of Randonneurs USA and sign up via Driftless Randonneurs website and sign a waiver. A Randonneurs Rouleur Series consists of completing the following calendared events via Randonneurs USA: 100k, 125, 150, 200k and a team event. Details here: https://rusa.org/pages/award-rouleur ROUTE: We’ll be doing the always popular route over to Spring Green. We’ve made Spring Green an open control so those who are so inclined can stop at the Spring Green General Store for lunch and of course there are always the alternatives of Culver’s or the Shell station that’s the official control. Ridewithgps (RWGPS) route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31273820 https://driftlessrandos.org/event/driftless-rouleur-100k-2024/ Be ready 15 minutes before start time to hear route details, sign in and last minute updates. Meet in the back parking lot of the White House Ramada Inn to start/finish. Questions, contact me directly.

This is the second outing as part of the Randonneurs USA Rouleur Series, a 120k team DART populaire. MUST be a member of Randonneurs USA and sign up via Driftless Randonneurs website and sign a waiver. Registration closes 24 hours before the start of the ride. Details here: https://driftlessrandos.org/event/driftless-rouleur-120k-2024/ DETAILS: 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: https://rusa.org/pages/dartpopulairerules Meet in the back parking lot of the White House Ramada Inn to start/finish. Details here: https://driftlessrandos.org/event/driftless-rouleur-120k-2024/ Questions, interested, contact me directly as we will be forming teams for this event.