2013 bombay bicycle club ride schedule
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BOMBAYBICYCLE.ORG
MADISON, WI
Bombay Bicycle Club 2015 Ride ScheduleABOUT THE CLUBThe Bombay Bicycle Club of Madison, Inc. was founded in 1974. All cyclists are cordially invited to participate in our rides. Just show up, wear a helmet, and sign a liability waiver. There is no fee unless noted in this schedule. We hope you’ll enjoy yourself enough to become a member of the club. To learn more, visit www.bombaybicycle.org.
ABOUT OUR RIDES Bombay rides are scheduled from April through November and go rain or shine. Start times and starting points vary – see ride schedule for specifics.
Thursday Night Social Rides - friendly group rides of about 25 miles, starting at various locations out of town. Participants are encouraged to stay and socialize at a local restaurant following the ride. These rides are listed in a separate section at the end of the schedule.
Saturday Rides – Saturday rides offer more variety in start points and distances. Many Saturday rides start in the countryside outside of Madison. Ride leaders usually organize staggered starts and “sweep” the route.
Sunday Rides – Sunday rides usually have long, medium and short options. Start points are mostly close to Madison. Ride leaders usually organize staggered starts and “sweep” the route. Novice riders should consider taking the short option.
Rides marked “FOOD” mean that the club or ride leaders provide mid-ride refreshments.
Summer Ride & Picnic Series - friendly group rides of about 25 miles in June, July & August with a bonus picnic afterwards provided by club sponsors. Just bring your bike, maybe a camp chair and definitely a smile! (see website and Facebook Events for details).
HILLINESS RATINGS Mileages and hilliness ratings are stated for the long, medium and short loop options of all Saturday and Sunday rides. Folks, this is art, not science, but we hope it helps you choose rides you will enjoy. Rolling Hills - relatively gentle hills Moderately Hilly - modest number of climbs; not unusually steep or long Hilly - numerous climbs; some may be quite steep or long Very Hilly - for those that really enjoy climbing and descending hills
WHAT CAN I EXPECT ON A BOMBAY RIDE? Routes follow scenic back roads; there may be some stretches on busier roads or highways. Before leaving the starting point each rider gets a map and a cue sheet with turn-by-turn directions for the ride. Riders go at their own pace. Our rides are not races, but many of us enjoy the chance to train. Typically, the ride leader will use staggered starts to group riders who ride at a similar pace. Keep showing up! You will get stronger and work into a group that fits your pace.
Although the Bombay Bicycle Club of Madison, Inc. cannot assume responsibility for riders or their equipment, ride leaders will assist riders in any way they can. We require you to wear a helmet and recommend a multi-speed bicycle in safe operating condition. A water bottle is essential (two in summer) and you must be adequately prepared to fix a flat (spare tube, pump, patch kit, tire levers, and know-how).
RIDE FRIENDLY! Bombay riders share the road with each other and motorists. Be considerate and respectful of motorists and our neighbors in the areas we visit. Keep to the right as practical, if there are cars approaching or not. Participants on Bombay rides should ride predictably, smoothly, non-competitively, and in accord with Wisconsin laws. Use appropriate hand signals before slowing, stopping or turning, call out “car up”, “car back”, and “on your left” when passing to alert other riders. Point out road hazards to those following you.
WISCONSIN STATE LAW Every person riding a bicycle on a roadway is granted all the rights and is subject to all the responsibilities that apply to operators of a vehicle. Motorists must leave at least three feet of clearance when passing a bicycle. Bicyclists must leave at least three feet of clearance when passing other vehicles. Bicyclists must use hand signals when turning or stopping unless both hands are needed to control the bicycle. Bicyclists should ride as near as they safely can to the right edge of the roadway, unless preparing to make a left turn. On one-way streets bicyclists may ride as close as practical to the right or left edge of the roadway. Bicyclists may not ride more than two abreast on a roadway. Bicyclists must have a white light visible from at least 500 feet in front of the bike and a red reflector at least two inches in diameter visible from at least 500 feet to the rear when riding at night. Bicycles must be equipped with brakes in good working order.
RIDE STARTING POINTS
NOTE: City of Madison parks have a 3-hour maximum parking restriction; cars parked in City of Madison parks for more than 3 hours may be ticketed. Directions are for travel by car; for travel by bike call ride leader.
Barneveld - Hwy 18-151 southwest from Madison, Barneveld Village Park is on County Trunk ID east of
town center on bike trail
Belleville – (39 River Street) Belleville Community Park. Go south on Hwy 69 (River St.) and turn west
(right) on Bross Circle
Black Earth Veterans Park – (1300 Mills St./Hwy 78) Village Park. Follow Hwy 14, turn south (left) on Hwy
78. Go to Veterans Park
Brandt Park - From Beltline take Hwy 51 South. Exit Sigglekow and turn right 1 block to Brandt Park
Brigham County Park - Highway 18-151 west to County Trunk F, north (right) on F to park
Cottage Grove – (Thursday Night Only - 150 Clark Street) Fireman’s Park parking lot on Clark Street, one
block west of Hwy N
Cross Plains – (Thursday Night Only - Glacier Edge Square) north side of Hwy 14, on the east side of town
Cross Plains Bourbon Road - Highway 14 west, 10 miles, left on County Trunk KP, left on Bourbon Road,
meet at the west end of Bourbon Road
Capital Brewery - 7734 Terrace Ave, Middleton, WI 53562
Elver Park - McKenna Blvd. at Hammersley Road, park shelter
Fitchburg - (Thursday Night Only - Dunn’s Marsh parking lot) From Beltline, go south on Seminole Hwy
about 1.1 miles. Go past the pond to the top of the hill and turn right into parking lot.
Garner Park - Mineral Point Road and Rosa Road, parking lot
Lakeview Park – Allen Blvds (County Q) at Mendota Avenue in Middleton, park shelter
Lewis 9-Springs E-way - South of Beltline, South Town Dr. Exit, South Town Dr. becomes Raywood, turn
east on Moorland, pass “treatment facility”, parking lot is on south side of road (43.031101, -89.349005)
Mt. Horeb – (Thursday Night Only - Military Ridge Trail parking lot) between 1st and 2
nd Streets, one block
south of Main Street
Mt. Horeb Grundahl Park - Highway 18/151 southwest from Madison, take County Trunk ID through
downtown Mt. Horeb, turn left on Blue Mounds Road
Mount Vernon Village Park - Highway 18-151 southwest from Madison, south on County Hwy G to Mt.
Vernon, left on 92 to Village Park
New Glarus – Go South and West on Hwy 69 to New Glarus. Right at the stop light onto 6th
St. and a right
onto Railroad St. Go to Visitor Center Parking Lot.
Olbrich Park - Monona Drive and Walter Street, beach parking lot
Olin Turville Park - Lakeside St off John Nolan Drive, south lot
Oregon – (Thursday Night Only) W. Richards Rd. adjacent to the Oregon Plaza Shopping Center and Bill’s
Food Center on North Main Street. Take the first Oregon exit, go south to shopping center.
Paoli Town Park - South of Madison on County Trunk PB north of Hwy 69. Meet at the Gazebo.
Pioneer Park Middleton - West of Madison and Middleton on Old Sauk Rd. Adjacent to Town of Middleton Town Hall 7555 W. Old Sauk Road Verona WI 53593
Roxbury – (Thursday Night Only - 8944 Cty Road Y) St. Norbert’s Church front parking lot. From Hwy 12,
go north on Hwy KP, go west on Hwy V to St. Norbert’s. Do not park at Roxbury Tavern.
Stoughton Mandt Park – Hwy. 51 south to downtown Stoughton, right (south) on South Fourth Street,
Mandt Park is on left across bridge.
Sun Prairie – (Thursday Night Only - 1100 N. Bird Street) Bird School. From Madison, follow Hwy 151 to
Windsor St. exit Hwy 19. Turn left (north) on Bird Street.
Verona Military Ridge parking lot - From the Beltline, take Verona Rd (18/151) south to the first Verona
exit (Verona Ave.), turn left at Old PB (the 1st stoplight), go ¼ mile and the parking lot is on the right
Vilas Park - Vilas Park Drive at park shelter
Waunakee – (Thursday Night Only - 700 N. Madison Street) Prairie Elem. School parking lot. Travel down
Main Street (Hwy19) and turn north on Madison St. Go about one half mile.
WEEKLY RIDES (Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays)
THURSDAY NIGHT SOCIAL RIDE SCHEDULE
On Thursday nights riders meet at the designated starting point (see schedule) and the ride leader will guide you on a friendly group ride of about 25 miles. After the ride, meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck to replace fluids and calories and socialize with your fellow riders. For the potlucks, bring your own plates and utensils, beverage and a dish to share. Contact: Tim Wadlington [email protected] 608-233-2500
Date Time Starting Point Post Ride
April 30 5:45 Oregon
May 7 5:45 Cottage Grove
May 14 5:45 Verona
May 21 5:45 Mt. Horeb * Potluck - Welch/Zee Memorial Ride
May 28 5:45 New Glarus
June 4 5:45 Cross Plains
June 11 5:45 Sun Prairie
June 18 5:45 Verona
June 25 5:45 Black Earth * Potluck
July 2 5:45 Waunakee
July 9 5:45 Cottage Grove
July 16 5:45 New Glarus
July 23 5:45 Belleville * Potluck
July 30 5:45 Cross Plains
Aug 6 5:45 Mt. Horeb
Aug 13 5:45 Roxbury
Aug 20 5:30 Black Earth * Potluck
Aug 27 5:30 Verona
Sept 3 5:30 Oregon
Sept 10 5:30 Dunn’s Marsh Season Finale
APRIL 4/5 SUN - Vilas Park 10:00 AM Belleville Breakout M-42, S-20 Moderately Hilly Our first ride of 2015! No more sleeping in on Sunday! Get to work on that winter gut! Visit the French-American village of Belleville via back roads. Contact: Tenny Albert [email protected] 608-249-9565 4/12 SUN - SPRING MEETING! Lussier Center, Lake Farm Rd. 5:00 PM
Dinner & program provided (donations accepted)! Details online at www.bombaybicycle.org 4/12 SUN - Lakeview Park 10:00 AM Roxbury Redux L-60, S-30 Moderately Hilly
It's never too early to ride out to Roxbury. Refuel and recharge in Dane, Roxbury and Mazomanie. Contact: Chris Hagman [email protected] 608-238-7148 4/19 SUN - Olbrich Park 10:00 AM Windy Day Ride L-61 M-42 S-20 Classic ride for exploring the quiet roads of eastern Dane County. Both short, medium, and long routes traverse gently rolling hills with a few long, flat stretches. You will find places to eat and drink in Marshall, Lake Mills and Deerfield. Contact: Mike Kohn [email protected] 608-221-1683 4/25 SAT - Brigham County Park 10:00 AM The Hyde Ride L-48 Hilly, S-23 Moderately Hilly
We start heading south into the valleys below Military Ridge. The short route then loops to Barneveld and the start, whereas the long route continues to Ridgeway and Hyde (near the Hyde Mill). The long route then goes up and over two ridges and finally climbs back up to the spectacular view point at the start. Contact: Nancy Wiegand [email protected] 608-261-1451 4/26 SUN - Olbrich Park 9:00 AM Cambridge Steeple Chase L-62, S-32 Rolling Hills Take a tour of over to the Jefferson county line, passing more than a dozen village and rural churches like the historic East and West Koshkonong. Long Route visits east side villages, a rustic road, Lake Ripley and a stop in Cambridge. TBD see http://bombaybicycle.org/ 4/30 THU - Oregon 5:45 PM A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride, meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck to socialize! (also see Thursday schedule)
MAY 5/2 SAT - New Glarus Train Depot 10:00 AM Barn Quilts of Green County L-35, S-21 Moderately Hilly
Ride the hills and hollows of Green County while visiting 6 of the more than 100 barn quilts that have been installed on barns and other rural buildings throughout the county. What’s a barn quilt? Join Janet and find out! Contact: Janet Wood [email protected] 608-277-7959 5/3 SUN - Olbrich Park 9:00 AM Bike for Bagels L-70, M-55 Rolling Hills FOOD
Cruise through Cottage Grove, meander through Marshall, and wind through Waterloo to a Banana-Bagel Brunch. Medium ride does Deansville enroute home. Long ride continues south around Lake Ripley, through Cambridge countryside, hits Hope, and back to Olbrich. Contact: Mel Schlueter [email protected] 608-212-3940 5/7 THU - Cottage Grove 5:45 PM A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride, meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday schedule) 5/9 SAT - Vilas Park 9:00 AM Southern Splendor L-58, S-34 Rolling Hills
Ride south and east on roads we seldom travel around the south side of Lake Kegonsa to Stoughton, and then south and west from Stoughton to return. Short ride goes to Oregon. Contact: Paul Matteoni [email protected] 608-242-1549 5/10 SUN - Lakeview Park 9:00 AM Martinsville Meander L-57, M-36, S-28 Moderately or Very Hilly
A Bombay classic, heads north of our usual routes west, refresh in Mazomanie; return via Vermont Church and Braun; Alpe d’Huez option over Reeve, Fesenfeld and Sutcliffe. Contact: Larry Green [email protected] 608-798-3751 5/14 THU - Verona 5:45 PM A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride, meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday schedule) 5/16 SAT - Black Earth Veterans Mem. Prk 9:30 AM
Hyde and Seek M-40, S-20 Moderately Hilly
A scenic tour through Iowa County. Short loop to Mazomanie. Bring a picnic lunch to eat at our destination, the picturesque Hyde Mill. Contact: Susan Kavulich [email protected] 608-831-2643
5/17 SUN - Lakeview Park 9:30 AM Vermont Church Blessing of the Bikes M–45 Moderately Hilly
Join Bombay on the Vermont Church Breakfast ride and enjoy truly amazing pancakes and coffee as well as other Norwegian treats. You will also be able to participate in the Blessing of the Bikes, an annual event that will help one appreciate our wonderful biking community. Contact: Tenny Albert [email protected] 608-249-9565
5/21 THU - Mt. Horeb 5:45 PM * PotluckWelch/Zee Memorial Ride
A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride, meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday schedule)
5/23 SAT - Barneveld 9:00 AM Jack’s Hilly 50 – Jack Graham Memorial L-52 Hilly, M-32 Moderately Hilly
Join us as we celebrate club stalwart Jack Graham'slife by riding some of his favorite hills. Restaurantsand stores at Mount Horeb for both loops. Contact:Jo Solms [email protected] 608-767-2467
5/24 SUN - Lakeview Park 8:00 AM Tour de Bison L-72, M-65, S-33 Rolling Hills
Ramble up and back to Columbia County overclassic Wisconsin countryside. The long andmedium routes pass through the McKenzieEnvironmental Center at Poynette. The long routecrosses the Whalen Grade and takes in somescenic shoreline of Lake Wisconsin and the RowanCreek wetlands. Fuel up in Poynette for the rollersand a couple good climbs on the way back.Contact: Dean Schroeder [email protected]
5/28 THU - New Glarus 5:45 PM
A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride, meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday schedule)
5/31 SUN - Capital Brewery 8:00 AMBlack Earth HilltopperL-75 Very Hilly, M-57, S-40 Hilly
A Bombay classic and summer favorite. Get a newperspective on Western Dane and Eastern IowaCounties from many hilltop views. This scenic, hillytour includes rest stops in Black Earth and CrossPlains. Contact: David Kohli [email protected]
JUNE
6/4 THU - Cross Plains 5:45 PM
A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride, meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday schedule)
6/6 SAT - Cross Plains/Bourbon Road 9:00 AM Overland Trail L-45, S-28 Hilly
It’s hill and dale to Mt. Vernon, over Overland Rd,then hill and dale t some more. This lovely little ridewakes up your climbing legs, but don’t worry, you’llmake it! Restaurants and stores at Mount Horeb.Contact: Dale Heiking [email protected] 608-845-8782
6/7 SUN - Vilas Park 9:00 AM Goodland Park/Waubesa Wilds L-53 Rolling Hills, M-31 Flat/Rolling Hills
The ride includes Lalor (Rustic Road 19) borderingthe Waubesa Wetlands preserve, crossing Swanand Murphy Creeks before arriving at GoodlandPark. The long route finds its way down Dreyson(Rustic Road 20), visiting McFarland beforerejoining the Goodland Park loop. Contact: BruceJamison [email protected] 608-209-4046
6/11 THU - Sun Prairie 5:45 PM
A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride, meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday schedule)
6/13 SAT - Cross Plains/Bourbon Rd. 10:00 AMWeston Wood’s Vermont Church RideL-40, S-22 Hilly
Join us for Weston’s favorite ride and enjoy ascenic summer bicycle tour. The ride offers thebest of bicycle touring, rolling wooded hills andscenic valleys, dotted with farms, against the lushgreen backdrop of Wisconsin. Contact: Levi [email protected] 608-277-7959
6/14 SUN - Stoughton Mandt Park 8:00 AM Yahara Tour de Food — Registration Required L-75, M-55, S-25 Rolling Hills; FOOD
Enjoy a unique biking experience as you tour thebeautiful southern Wisconsin countryside andsample food from local farms and vendors alongthe way. Organic post-ride meal and beer tasting.Info and registration athttp://yaharagrocery.coop/tourdefood/ ($25). Partialfee rebate available to club members if RSVPbefore June 1 to Dennis. Contact: Dennis [email protected] 608-444-8833 orWade Moder [email protected]
6/18 THU - Verona 5:45 PM
A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride, meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday schedule)
6/20 SAT - Barneveld Village Park 9:00 AM Mineral Point for Sure! L-57, M-30 Hilly
Cycling is challenging and lovely way out yonderwest-southwest of Madison. Earn your visit to thehistoric town of Mineral Point, experience Cornwall,eat a pastie or figgyhobbin, travel new roads.Contact: Rollie Rivard [email protected]
6/21 SUN - Lakeview Park 8:00 AM Mazo’s Backdoor L-64, S-36 Hilly WSC Practice Sneak into Mazo by the back door after a run along the Wisconsin river plains, then up into the hills for a challenging return with lots of views. Short route visits Black Earth via a hilly out and back. Best of the back roads. Contact: Forrest Weesner [email protected] 608-231-0945 6/25 THU - Black Earth 5:45 PM * Potluck A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride, meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday schedule) 6/28 SUN - Elver Prk 8:30 AM; New Glarus 10 AM
Coyote Riot From Elver: L-100 or 75, M-50 Hilly From New Glarus: M-50 or S-25 Hilly Head down south for the season's first century! Seldom traveled routes, with shorter options. No support, but plenty of food options along the way. The 100 and 75 get to stop twice in New Glarus. The 100 and 50 from New Glarus also visit Argyle and Blanchardville. Contact: David Kohli [email protected] 608-770-9916 or Mike Gengler, [email protected] 608-938-4549
JULY 7/2 THU - Waunakee 5:45 PM A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride, meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday schedule) 7/5 SUN - Lakeview Park 8:00 AM Don Michalski Freedom Train - Summer Century L-100, M-79, S-44 Hilly SAG / FOOD
Celebrate independence and ride to freedom - North Freedom, that is - on Bombay’s “other” century ride deep into Sauk county. This is our retired membership chair’s favorite ride. The full route visits Devils Lake, North Freedom, Natural Bridge, and Sauk Prairie. Shorter loops to Roxbury and Devils Lake. There’s a rest stop at Devil’s Lake plus SAG and also one at Natural Bridges State Park, take every opportunity to fuel up along the way! Contact: Don Michalski [email protected] 608-274-1886 7/9 THU - Cottage Grove 5:45 PM A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride, meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday schedule) 7/11 SAT - Paoli Town Park Gazebo 9:00 AM The Paoli-New Glarus Circle L-59, S-37 Moderately Hilly
From the town pump in Paoli, spin east and south on roads we seldom travel for a stop at Albany; then push on to New Glarus for lunch. Return via the scenic Primrose ridge. The short loop travels through the lovely Sugar River watershed, passing near Belleville. Contact: Ann Pollock [email protected] 608-231-3593
7/12 SUN - Lakeview Park 8:00 AM Fish Lake Fling L-65, M-54, S-34 Moderately Hilly
Head north to Fish Lake and enjoy a break at Fish Lake County Park or add extra miles to Sauk City for a meal. Take a slight detour and enjoy those great pancakes at the Roxbury Tavern. Short option to Martinsville or Indian Lake Park if you add a mile or two. Contact: Tenny Albert [email protected] 608-249-9565 7/16 THU - New Glarus 5:45 PM A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride, meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday schedule) 7/18 SAT - Vilas Park 9:00 AM Mt. Vernon View M-50 S-27, Moderately Hilly
What’s beyond Paoli? Meander down the Primrose path to, well, Primrose, also visiting Mt. Vernon then returning through the wooded hills to Verona and back home. Check your max speed after the descent into Mt. Vernon! Shorter ride turns back at Paoil. Contact: Bruce Jamison [email protected] 608-209-4046 7/19 SUN - Grundahl Park, Mt. Horeb 8:00 AM Tour de Four Counties L-70, M-42, S-25 Hilly
Slide down to Hollandale (Iowa County), drop into Blanchardville (Lafayette), then clamber over to New Glarus (Green). Refuel at the New Glarus Bakery before clawing your way back to Mt. Horeb. Short and medium routes stay in Dane County. All three loops feature great scenery and lots of hills. Contact: Robert Schwarz [email protected] 608-345-4479 7/23 THU - Belleville 5:45 PM * Potluck A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride, meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday schedule) 7/25 SAT – BBC’s Wright Stuff Century
Brigham Park, Blue Mounds 7:00 AM L-100, M-64, S-30 Hilly - Registration required! Celebrating our 37
th year! Routes enjoy beautiful
views of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin and Unity Chapel. You pick your challenge 30, 64, 100 mile routes. This is a fully supported ride with post meal and refreshments sponsored by BBC and Dane County Parks! Proceeds benefit the non-profit Friends of Dane County Parks Endowment, BBC and Wisconsin Bicycle Federation. Reduced fee for Bombay members. Register early at www.wrightstuffcentury.com for reduced rates! Contact: Cindy Statz [email protected] 7/30 THU - Cross Plains 5:45 PM A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride, meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday schedule)
AUGUST
8/1 SAT - Paoli Town Park Gazebo 9:00 AM Trailing The Original Cheesehead M-43 Hilly, S-22 Moderately HillyWe'll ride the roads of Green and Dane counties retracing the first tracks of Wisconsin’s original Cheesehead. Along the way we'll see cheese being made from start to finish. We'll observe the grass!We'll wonder at the cows producing milk in pastures before our very eyes! We'll marvel at the cheese stores in Paoli and New Glarus. Contact: Jim Roberts [email protected] 608-201-9998
8/2 SUN - Pioneer Park on Old Sauk 8:00 AM Blue Mound View L-63, M-46, S-35 HillyEnjoy a spectacular panorama from the top of Blue Mound on this hilly ride, followed by an exhilarating descent down Mounds Park Road. Shorter routes to Cross Plains and Mt. Horeb. Contact: Jack Handley [email protected] 608-831-3670
8/6 THU - Mt. Horeb 5:45 PMA friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride, meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday schedule)
8/9 SUN - Lakeview Park 8:00 AMValley GirlL-50, S-25 Moderately HillyExplore the roads and valleys west of Madison. The moderate climbs are rewarded with views and descents along five roads with “Valley” names. Great ride for guys and girls alike! Contact: Laurie Lata [email protected] 608-514-261
8/13 THU - Roxbury 5:45 PMA friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride, meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday schedule)
8/16 SUN - Elver Park 8:00 AM Fear of Barlow L-67, M-51, S-30 Very HillyRest your legs! Don’t let fear overcome your passion for a challenge! You’ll also climb Sutcliffe from the west. Fuel up in Black Earth. Beware the Diablo of Barlow aka Larry Green may appear. Contact: Karla King [email protected] 608-235-8660
8/20 THU - Black Earth 5:30 PM * PotluckA friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride, meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday schedule)
8/23 SUN - Paoli Town Park Gazebo 9:00 AM Watermelon Ride L-75 Hilly, M-53 & S-31 Moderately Hilly FOOD Head SW to picturesque Green County on many roads we don’t otherwise travel. Stop for pasta primavera with veggies from Mike’s garden, watermelon and gatorade. Contact: Mike Gengler [email protected] 608-938-4549
8/27 THU - Verona 5:30 PM
A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride, meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday schedule)
8/30 SUN - Olbrich Park 8:00 AMAztalan OdysseyL-65, M-36, S-24 Rolling Hills
Ride scenic back roads to visit one of Wisconsin'smost important archaeological sites showcasing anancient middle Mississippian village dating to 1000AD. Eat in Lake Mills or Cambridge (a slightdetour); snacks in Deerfield or Cottage Grove.Contact: TBD see http://bombaybicycle.org/
SEPTEMBER
9/3 THU - Oregon 5:30 PM
A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride, meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday schedule)
9/6 SUN - McFarland Brandt Park 9:00 AM The Five Mounts of McFarland M-44 S-32 Rolling Hills
Club members on forays to the east have returnedwith fantastic tales of hills appearing out ofnowhere. This expedition intends to return withproof-positive that the fabled Mounts of McFarlandexist! Follow Monika to trace past explorer¹s tiretracks. Contact: Monika [email protected] 608-212-2855
9/10 THU - Dunn’s Marsh 5:30 PM
A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride, meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck to refuel and socialize! (last Thursday ride)
9/13 SUN - Lakeview Park 9:00 AM Sauk City Sally L-66, M-38 Moderately Hilly
Wind your way around western Dane County onscenic back roads, crossing the Wisconsin River toSauk City. Contact: Forrest [email protected] 608-231-0945
9/20 SUN- Verona Military Ridge Lot 9:00 AM Cheese Country Tour L 55 M 30 Moderately Hilly
Pedal south through Belleville on the way to Monticello, the home of several cheese factories. The return route takes you through New Glarus where you can dine on the local Brick and Limburger at Puempel’s Olde Tavern. Contact: Bob Steinberg [email protected] 608 217-4337
9/27 SUN - Lakeview Park 9:00 AM Lendved Homestead Pumpkin Pie Ride L-60, M-34 Hilly, FOOD
If you don't know where you’re goin', any road willtake you there. - George Harrison. Skirt the Ice AgeTrail on this hilly ride to Mt. Lendved. Go the full 60miles for homemade pumpkin pie at the homestead- it’s well worth the trip, or take the short optionthrough Dane and Waunakee. Contact: G. Rae VanSluys [email protected] 608-215-4524
OCTOBER
10/4 SUN Lewis 9-Springs E-way, Moorland Rd. 9:00 AMHistoric CooksvilleL-48, S-21 Moderately Hilly
Enjoy the fall foliage on your way to tour the NewEngland-style village of Cooksville via sweet backroads. A favorite. Short option to Oregon. Contact:Lou Bruch [email protected] 608-849-5352
10/10 SAT Paoli Town Park Gazebo 1:00 PMLoops for LefseL-47, M-40, S-27 Moderately Hilly
Burn some calories to earn this locally famouschurch supper, hosted by Primrose LutheranChurch. Route is planned for arrival at 3:30 p.m.when doors open, leaving plenty of time to eat andslog 12 miles back to Paoli before dark. Meal (about$10.00) includes fresh made lefse, veal balls, ham,vegetables, cranberry relish, rolls, cheese and aselection of home baked pies and Norwegian bakedgoodies. Contact: Mike Gengler [email protected]
10/11 SUN Capital Brewery 9:00 AMDare Devil's LakeL-95, M-61, S-29 Hilly
Soak in the glories of Autumn on a ride with a little ofeverything. Ride through Martinsville and Roxbury.Turn back at the Merrimac Ferry or continue toDevils Lake, where you can cool off if you dare.Return via lovely Lodi. Medium route goes to Lodi.Contact: David Kohli [email protected]
10/18 SUN Vilas Park 9:00 AMBrooklyn BopL-54, S-22 Rolling Hills
Bop through the quiet rolling countryside south ofMadison on your way to the town of Brooklyn. Theshort ride incorporates part of the Capital City Trail.Contact: Karla King [email protected]
10/25 SUN Vilas Park 10:00 AMHappy HallowheelingM-47, S-29 Moderately Hilly
This late season ride takes us to Riley for a copy ofcoffee at the tavern, with a short option to Verona.Contact: Don Michalski [email protected]
NOVEMBER
11/1 SUN Vilas Park 10:00 AMThe Oregon IcerM-36 Flat
It's warmer down south, so pedal south to Oregon.Stop for a mug of hot chocolate that will warm youup for the return trip. Contact Jim [email protected] 608-831-2643
11/8 SUN - Lakeview Park 10:00 AM Waunakee Here We Come S-25 Rolling Hills
Bike to the only Waunakee in the world and eathearty at the Spring Garden Restaurant in theVillage Mall on Hwy. 113. If it’s snowing, drive tothe Spring Garden Restaurant anyway and joinyour leader for brunch. Bring some cash for eitheroption. Contact: Alan [email protected] 608-843-6744
11/15 Sun Vilas Park 10:00 AM Belleville - BRRR! L-47, S-30 Moderately Hilly
Start by biking to Paoli and then, if it's cold, headback to town. Otherwise, take Observatory andCate Roads enroute to Belleville and Frenchtownand Storytown on the way back. Contact: NancyWiegand [email protected] 608-261-1451
11/22 SUN - Garner Park 10:00 AM Freezaroo 26 S-26 Moderately Hilly
This late-season chiller has some warming hills,plus a coffee stop in Cross Plains, the halfway pointon this 26 mile ride. Contact: Sam [email protected] 608-233-0623