Wisconsin Bike Fed Magazine Ride Guide, March 2015 by Wisconsin Bike Fed

M A G A Z I N E 09 MARCH 2015

2015 RIDE GUIDE

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CONTENTS 6

Small Bikes, Big Potential

Governor’s Budget Hits Biking

I Am Bike Fed

Santas, Santas Everywhere

Shifting Gears

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cover photo: Matt Hewitt goes off the grid exploring on Milwaukee Bicycle Company’s new Fugitive gravel touring bike.

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Walworth Indoor BMX Track, Elkhorn, WI During the winter, volunteers fill the Horse Arena at the Walworth County Fairgrounds with mounds and berms of packed dirt, creating a miracle of two-wheeled family fun. Photographs by Dave Schlabowske

Don’t Hide the Ride Guide. Staff

You may have wondered what happened to your January magazine. No,

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we haven’t ended publication. In fact, the magazine is going stronger than

Zack Barnes/Central Region Director

ever. It’s just that we’ve changed our production schedule to better match

Jessica Binder/Program Director

the prime riding season. Our four issues will now come out in March, May,

Dave Cieslewicz/Executive Director

July and September.

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In this issue, our sought after Ride Guide Edition, we again have the

Eric Crouthamel/Valid Bike Shop Manager

most complete bicycle resource section and ride listing of any magazine in

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Carolyn Dvorak/Southwest Region Director

the state. Keep this issue around all season and share it with your friends.

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Sarah Gaskell/Planning Manager

Of course, we also have great stories, like the one about how the Santa

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Jessica Ginster/Development Director

Cycle Rampage has spread holiday cheer on two wheels from Milwaukee

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Tony Giron/Smart Trips Coordinator

to Boston and beyond. You will also find a story that may just convince you

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Matt Gissibl/Resident Dirt Tester

to take a winter trip to the horse area at the Walworth County Fairgrounds

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Keith Holt/Southeast Region Director

to check out the hot homemade soup and family friendly racing at the

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Andrew Kaczmarek/Finance Director

BMX track there.

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And we’re happy to present some photos of a fascinating exhibit

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Betsy Massnick/Membership Director

documenting Wisconsin’s proud bicycle manufacturing industry. From

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the 1895 Badger Bike to the 2014 Bader Fat Bike, we think Nick Hoffman’s

Jake Newborn/Youth Education Program Manager

words and Dave Schlabowske’s photos will make you want to see this

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captivating show, which is currently in Madison and travels to Appleton

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this fall.

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Sadly, that industry and Wisconsin’s reputation as a great place to

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Board of Directors

Peter Gray/Chair, Clay Griessmeyer/Secretary Dan Goldberg/Assistant Secretary, Gigi Koenig/Treasurer Dave Jablonowski/Assistant Treasurer Brien Christopherson Patrick Gallagher Cassandra Habel Bill Hauda Amy Kazilsky

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ride a bike are threatened like never before. The governor’s proposed budget not only cuts funding for bicycling, it virtually kills the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program and reverses our successful Complete Streets law. I’ve written an article about where we stand in our hard fight to stop these rollbacks of our progress. We need all the help we can get in that fight, so please ask your friends to join us. And if they need more concrete evidence of the good work we’re doing, share Michael Swift’s story. Michael was injured in a biking accident in Madison and he contributed some of his insurance settlement back to the Bike Fed in recognition of our work on Wisconsin’s “dooring” law.

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As the Ride Guide attests Wisconsin is chalk full of great riding

Editor: Dave Schlabowske Art Director: Chris Aalid Design Concept: Peter DiAntoni Copy Editor: Katie Hayden

opportunities and as Michael’s story attests we’re also chalk full of great people who ride bikes.

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Enjoy the read. Dave Cieslewicz — Executive Director WisconsinBikeFed.org

Small Bikes,

POTENTIAL by Steve Smith photographs by Dave Schlabowske

The distance a bicycle travels hardly qualifies as a measure of how far that bike can take its rider. A winter evening spent at the Walworth County BMX track to watch and race bicycle motocross (BMX) revealed the transformative power of these small-wheeled bikes.

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n the teeming throng of 150+ racers throbbed an endless energy. Time and time again, they threw a leg over the sturdy 20- and 24inch wheeled steel and aluminum race bikes to zip around the tight course, neatly packed into the County Fair Horse Barn. In the early evening practice, lines at the starting gate rarely dipped below eight riders as each sought to test themselves on the track and discover the fastest lines over the two-step jumps, berms and whoop-de-do’s. Sweat beads and smiles dotted the faces of racers young and old as they tried to best their times, typically less than 30 seconds a lap. Boys and girls, aged two to teens to retirees, eagerly jumped back into the practice queue, ready to experience the intense pleasures of flying elbow-to-elbow with seven other racers over the 650-foot course. The firecracker-sized bikes could cover hardly a fraction of the distance of their bigger-wheeled cousins 8

built for hauling riders over miles of road and mountain trails but that was entirely the point. Bryan Dickerson, the tall, oddly calm figure standing amidst the controlled mayhem, seemed to best understand what was happening to the racers with each pedal stroke as they clocked endless laps. As one of the current patriarchs of Southeastern Wisconsin BMX, and as a seasoned racer himself, Bryan has seen the sport attract plenty of kids and the young at heart, nurturing a lifelong passion for BMX and cycling that can become all-consuming. He took a hiatus from BMX to finish college, start a family and begin a career in healthcare information systems. Bryan caught the bug again shortly after introducing his 11-year-old son Payton to BMX racing. “I kept coming back to the track with my son, and realized pretty quick that I could race with guys my age!” he recounts. It wasn’t long before the fe-

“The sights and experiences have been priceless. There are so many memories.”

Facing Page Photos: You are just as likely to see Bryan Dickerson getting air during a moto as helping to wrench on bikes at the track in the Horse Arena. This page: Author, Steve Smith, chats with Jay Labecki and his daughter Jessica. They are not laughing at his Oakley Suspenders, which, despite their age, held his pants up when he raced.

ver spread to the entire family, with his daughters Abby and Hailey joining their older brother at the track. Tiffany, his wife of 25 years, remembers being introduced to BMX by Bryan only six months after their courtship began. “I knew what I was in for,” she laughs. Loading the van on weekends became a family routine, criss-crossing Wisconsin to tracks in Oshkosh, Rhinelander and Wisconsin Rapids, and even across the country. Four years ago, Bryan scratched the ultimate itch and started a company selling frames, handlebar stems and other equipment under the Star BMX Products brand name. Race weekends now include a fair bit of commerce, along with the race action. (Bryan is currently ranked 8th in the nation in his age group.) “I don’t know what to do when there’s not a race going on!” Tiffany confides over a simmering pot of her legendary soup in the trackside kitchen. “The sights and experiences have been priceless. There are so many memories. Watching the first of my kids win, and then all of them doing so well...” her voice trails off as she ladles up another order of soup. “NOBODY gets my recipes!” she

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grins, guarding the delicious creamy broccoli. Later, while standing trackside and helping his father direct riders to the starting paddock, Payton recalls being terrified of the sound of the heavy iron gate as it loudly slammed down to begin his first race as a child. A hard crash into his dad while horsing around on BMX bikes quickly cured early anxieties, and he progressed through the ranks of Novice and Intermediate, turning Expert by 16. Now racing 28-35 Expert category, he intends to test himself in February against some of the best riders in the country at the Bluegrass Presidents Cup, in Louisville, a national-caliber race. “I think about BMX about once a minute while at work,” confides the software engineer. “It forces you to be self-motivated. You have figure out on your own what to do to be better, not too different from work.” The sights and sounds and lessons of the BMX on display at the Walworth track haven’t changed much over the decades. In between motos, fathers coached their nervous sons and daughters, each outfitted like mini dirt bikers with full face helmets, protective chest guards and padded riding pants. The smells of frying hamburgers mixed with the accumulating aroma of activity coming from the track. All this joined the periodic “BANG,” as the heavy gate let eight more riders loose on the track.

“It forces you to be self motivated. You have to figure out on your own what to do to be better.” Having been away from BMX for more than 30 years, the intoxicating mix of the trackside energy sparked memories in less time than it took to complete a lap. My love of BMX also started as an 11 year-old, on tracks in Central Illinois. My commitment was just good enough to help me squeak into the 16 & Over Expert category. But my true joy in the sport centered on work as a writer for “BMX Flite,” a bi-monthly newspaper covering racing and BMX throughout the region. Published by my parents through the ’80s and early ’90s, it led us to travel the state. I was the intrepid race reporter, interviewing the sport’s legends, while they sold ads and promoted tracks. My older brother Tim (now an executive at bicycle component company SRAM) would frequently shoot the images that told the stories in the pages of the newspaper, which was laid out and printed by my mother and father. We became part of a larger family centered around a love of bikes, riding fast and having fun with friends. Many in this horse barn on this Saturday night were embarking on similar journeys. Whether the journey 10

would take them to new cities for racing, reacquaint them with old friends on the track, or introduce new generations to the sport, the stories were many. As if to reinforce the transformative aspect the sport had on one family, a “BMX Baby” bib was being passed around to Bryan and Tiffany along with congratulatory back slapping and hugs. Abby, now living in Hawaii, and having met and married a BMXer herself, is expecting a baby this year. My own memories made it difficult to balance at the starting gate for my first practice lap. Teetering with each reflection, I listened intently for the starter’s instructions. Closing my eyes, I thought of my father, who passed away last March. He loved to meet all the personalities at the track, loved to be part of the sport’s traveling family reunion, and would have loved the story of the Dickersons. As the recorded electronic voice of the starter began: “Riders watch the light...” I remembered how the sport transformed my career choice into journalism; I’ve traveled quite a distance since

those days. “Riders ready?” the voice calmly asked. I exhaled in the moment of silence, then “BAM!” the gate dropped. My peripheral vision blurred together with the track ahead, like I was traveling through a time warp. In an instant I was 11 again!

Walworth County BMX: Racing every weekend until the end of March. Entry fees start at $17 and include “endless” practice before the racing starts. “Strider class” free for whippersnappers from 1-5 years old. See the web site for up-todate information: http://walworthbmx.com/ schedule.html. Star BMX Products: http://www. starbmxproducts.com Wisconsin BMX: www.USABMX.com WisconsinBikeFed.org

Governor’s Budget Hits Biking But you can help us fight back by Dave Cieslewicz photographs by Dave Schlabowske

In February, Governor Scott Walker introduced a two-year state budget that has tremendous negative implications for cyclists and for biking safety. Shortly before the budget was introduced, the Bike Fed had been assured by the governor’s office in a face-to-face meeting with one of his aides that he would not propose the repeal of Complete Streets in his budget. A week and a half later the governor did just that. We were also led to believe that there would be no cuts in TAP funding. The Stewardship Fund repeal came without any warning whatsoever. Since introduction of the budget, the Bike Fed has been working hard to fight each of these changes. Here is a status report, as of this writing, on where we are at on each item. 12

Complete Streets. We’ve argued that any attempt to repeal the law should not be done in the context of the massive state budget bill. If the governor or legislators have problems with the law and want to amend or repeal it, than the proper way to do that is with a stand-alone bill. We are confident that, given a chance to make our case in the light of day, we would be able to preserve Complete Streets. But when the repeal is tucked away in the recesses of the budget bill it can’t get the focus it deserves. Moreover, it doesn’t belong in the budget because repeal of Complete Streets will have little or no fiscal impact. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has said for years that they can’t estimate the cost of the program because installations for bikes and pedestrians are so incidental that they get folded into bigger projects and are seldom costed out by themselves. In addition, in some cases, like paved shoulders on rural roads, what was ostensibly done for the benefit of cyclists might have been done anyway to aid motorists and to extend

the life of the road. Finally, with cycling growing rapidly, it’s likely that in many of these cases, facilities that are not provided during a major reconstruction will have to be built later in a retrofit, which is almost always more expensive. We are working toward a motion in the Joint Finance Committee to remove this language from the budget. TAP Funding. The $2 million cut proposed by the governor in the state’s program for bike and pedestrian projects represents less than two-tenths of one percent of the $680 million that the DOT says it needs to make up annually in order to stay on track with road building and repair and other needs. Moreover, it’s 100% of the state funding for these projects. What remains will come from the Federal government. Wisconsin already lags other states in what it spends on bike and pedestrian projects. Even before the governor’s cuts, we spent about 1.2% of our state transportation budget on these projects. That compares to 2% in Michigan, 3% in Minnesota and Iowa and 4% in California. Yet, the Wisconsin DOT itself reports that biking and walking make up about 9% of all trips in our state.

Wisconsin already lags other states in what it spends on bike and pedestrian projects. The Bike Fed has launched its, “Two feet, two wheels, two percent”, campaign to get our funding level up to at least 2% over the next two state budget cycles. But clearly, before we get there, we need to at least preserve what we have. We are working on two motions in the Joint Finance Committee, one to achieve 2% funding and the other simply to restore the $2 million cut. The Stewardship Fund. Since 1990, there has been bi-partisan support for this program. In fact, it was established and increased under Republican Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson. Over that time, Stewardship has protected thousands of acres for public outdoor recreation and habitat protection. Among these projects is land acquisition for state trails. In fact, right now citizens in Jefferson County are trying to get Stewardship Fund cost shares to build the exciting Interurban Trail between Watertown and Oconomowoc. The governor’s budget would freeze Stewardship Fund purchases for about thirteen years, until 2028. Yet, in the same budget the governor would borrow $220 for a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks and he would increase borrowing to build highways by 30%. Meanwhile, by the time funding were restored to Stewardship in the latter part of the next decade countless opportunities to expand trails and provide other places for public outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, hiking and skiing would be lost. We are working with a coalition of groups to restore Stewardship. Even Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has said the he doesn’t support the cut. There will likely be an amendment to restore some or all of its funding offered in

What would Senate Bill 21 Mean for Wisconsin Bicycling? »» It would repeal Wisconsin’s successful Complete Streets law. The law, which has been in place since 2009, requires that bicyclists and pedestrians be taken into account whenever a road is built or reconstructed with state or federal funds. There are all manner of ways to get an exception if the project would be too expensive or if use by bikes and pedestrians is projected to be too light. The law works well in practice. Yet, the governor chose to eliminate it altogether. This would mean many fewer safe places to bike. »» It would cut the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) by $2 million. The governor would eliminate all state support for this program, leaving only federal dollars. TAP is used for a variety of pro-biking initiatives, including bike plans and facilities. »» It would essentially eliminate the Stewardship Fund. The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund (named for iconic Republican Governor Warren Knowles and Democratic Governor and Senator Gaylord Nelson) works to purchase and protect land for future generations. Funds for state trail purchases are included in the program. The governor would stop all purchases for over a decade.

the Joint Finance Committee. Where do we go from here? The budget will now be taken up by the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee, which will be holding hearings around the state in March. The committee should start voting on budget amendments in April and it will probably wrap up its work around Memorial Day. Then the budget heads to the Assembly and Senate for more amendments. It is expected that it will clear both houses sometime in June, when it will be returned to the governor for his signature, veto or partial vetoes. You can help by contacting key legislators at the right moments along the way. For that, please make sure you are subscribed to the Bike Fed’s action alert emails and newsletter, which you can do on our website. We’ll keep you up to speed on the twists and turns of the legislative process and ask you to get involved at crucial moments this spring.

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It was a sunny day on June 22, 2010, when Michael Swift pedaled off from his home on Madison’s near west side to the University of Wisconsin Computer Science Department, where he worked as an assistant professor. The warm summer weather felt good on his ride in, so over lunch he rode to the Memorial Union for a treat of Babcock Hall ice cream. After a scoop of orange custard chip, he was riding back to his office when the day suddenly took a dramatic turn for the worse. A woman opened her car door into him and pushed him into the path of an oncoming taxi. When Michael stabilized at University Hospital, he learned that the crash broke his neck, his clavicle, his pelvis, seven ribs, punctured a lung and damaged a kidney. He was in the hospital for several days, wore a chest and neck brace for weeks, and slept in a rented hospital bed for two months. When this strong, healthy, six-foot eight-inch man eventually began outpatient physical therapy, he started by bench pressing a coat hanger, and then graduated to a slightly heavier stick. Now, four years later, he is back on the bike and has recovered about 90% of his strength and mobility, but he still has neck and back pain and will never recover fully from the crash. Neither Michael nor his wife Suzanne are litigious by nature, but they had to rethink that when the University Hospital initially refused to bill their health insurance company for his significant health care expenses because his injuries were the result of “an accident.” Instead, the hospital put a lien against them personally. Because of the dooring law passed the year before (with the help of the Wisconsin Bike Fed), the police cited the woman who opened her door into Mike. About a week after the accident a friend mentioned how fortunate they were that the accident happened in Wisconsin. “In almost any other state, this would have been viewed as Mike’s fault, but because of the Bike Fed’s work to pass the dooring legislation, it wasn’t,” said Michael’s wife Suzanne. With the driver at fault and a lien put on them by the University Hospital, the Swifts sought legal assistance from the Madison law firm of Clifford & Raihala. 346.94(20)(a) No person may open any door of a motor vehicle located on a highway without first taking due precaution to ensure that his or her act will not interfere with the movement of traffic or endanger any other person or vehicle.

“We weren’t angry at the young woman,” Suzanne kindly explained. “It is the kind of mistake anyone of us could have made, opening our door without looking. But there were very real physical and financial costs that impacted our family. It took several years to settle with the insurance company, but when we did we felt grateful to the Bike Fed and wanted to show our appreciation.” That appreciation came in the form of a rather sizeable check that the Bike Fed will use to continue our work making Wisconsin an even safer place to ride. Suzanne said they are also very grateful to their friends in Madison for all the support while Mike was laid up. “Beyond bringing our family meals, people did things like taking our 9-year-old son to the 4th of July fireworks, standing in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles to get a disabled parking permit, picking up Mike’s mother from the airport and even summer gardening.”

“As soon as my doctor told me it was OK, I was back on my bike.” While we certainly will continue to work to prevent crashes like this through our education programs and by encouraging safer, more attractive bikeways like protected bike lanes, at least this story has a happy ending. The staff at the Bike Fed couldn’t be more pleased that Mike is back to riding his bike to work and for fun. “As soon as my doctor told me it was OK, I was back on my bike,” Mike admitted during the photo shoot for this story. “I started commuting to work again right away, and by November I had done a 30 mile ride.” “I am definitely more cautious around traffic since the crash,” he went on. “I prefer to take the trails and side streets, even if they are a little out of my way, rather than ride on busy streets. I really don’t like the feeling of riding on busy streets with bike lanes next to parked cars where the door can swing open into the bike lane. It forces you to ride almost in the motor vehicle travel lane.” On behalf of the staff at the Bike Fed, we’re grateful that Mike and Suzanne decided to share some of the settlement so that we can continue our work making Wisconsin a safer and more enjoyable place for everyone to ride, with more trails and even protected bike lanes. We will also continue to fight for the rights of people riding bicycles who, through no fault of their own, are injured in a crash. Story and photo by Dave Schlabowske

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by Dave Schlabowske photos by Dave Schlabowske, Craig Roth, and Andy Helmkamp

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ifteen years ago when I started the Santa Cycle Rampage in Milwaukee, I invited everyone I knew who rode a bike in the winter to get a Santa suit, dreidel costume or elf outfit to join me for a casual ride around town. Back then, I was pleased when all seven of them showed up and a few even wore Santa hats. The little ride to spread holiday cheer and encourage people to give winter riding a try has grown a bit since then. Last year, more than 700 Santas, elves, reindeer, dreidels and random merrymakers joined Milwaukeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite annual winter pub crawl. There are now so many Santas riding around on bicycles in Milwaukee that some of them have their own rides and favorite places to stop and warm up. The ride has gotten so big that the Palm Garden at Lakefront Brewery is no longer big enough for everyone to fit inside. Not only has the festive phenomenon spread to every corner of Milwaukee, but there are now spin-off events in Boston, Chicago, Minneapolis, and even Fort Wayne. Those are just the rides I was able to find searching social media. A film about Milwaukeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rampage was screened at a Portland film festival, and I have heard rumors about an event starting up in San Diego. For those of you who have never been on a Santa Cy20

cle Rampage, it may be hard to understand the viral growth of such a strange, cold-weather ride. But ask anyone who has, and they are likely to tell you that you will never feel as safe or as welcome on the road as when you are pedaling through traffic in a full Santa suit and beard. It is the only time you know that everyone slowing down to honk at you is happy to see a bicycle on the road. To get a better idea of how the Rampage made it to the East Coast, I contacted Dan Carew, the Rampage organizer in Boston. Dan told me that his in-laws live in Whitefish Bay and he rides in our Milwaukee Rampage with his wife’s father when he is in Milwaukee over the holidays. “I’ve ridden in the Milwaukee Rampage in 2009, 2010 and 2011,” he said. In 2013, when we had to move the Rampage to the weekend after Thanksgiving, he couldn’t make it. “I was not gonna do that, so I talked to a friend in Boston and suggested we do our own. Before I started the Boston Santa Cycle Rampage, I didn’t really have any contact with the local cycling community. I just made a post on Craigslist, Facebook and Eventbrite, and I made some posters and put them up in bars and breweries.” Dan said the ride started out with four Santas, but picked up a few more as the day went on. “The following year we had 80 people, and I knew it would stick.” After hearing how their ride was growing, I hired Craig Roth, a Boston photog-

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rapher and fellow bike geek, to photograph the 2014 ride. I think you can see by his images that our Boston brethren have carried on the Santa Cycle Rampage tradition in great style. While it is wonderful to see so much growth in the number of people willing to give winter riding a try, in a Santa suit no less, the Milwaukee Rampage is now bursting at the seams and so we only go to the biggest places. As a result, some of the OSs (Original Santas) have complained that the ride has lost some of the charm of riding through neighborhoods, tossing candy canes to kids, and visiting neighborhood corner taverns. In its current format, it is also impossible for the Bike Fed to insure the Santa Cycle Rampage, and sadly, in our litigious society, we no longer feel comfortable organizing it even in the season of giving. Rather than drop the ride entirely, we have decided to try to rein in the reindeer and see if we can permit and insure a portion of the ride for 2015. We recognize that we cannot buck 15 years of tradition, and many people are still going to start their pre-rides at cafes all across town with donuts, coffee, and yes, beer and Bloody Marys. Since we expect the pre-ride traditions to continue, we have to rely on people to be responsible adults. Our official ride will begin around noon in Brewers Hill, somewhere near Lakefront Brewery. We will take an hour-long tour through Milwaukee’s neighborhoods, downtown and some key business strips like Brady Street, the East Side and Chavez Drive, just like it used to. The official ride will end in Walker’s Point. That should be close enough to Great Lakes Distillery, Conejitos, Cafe Centraal and just a short ride to Kochanski’s so people can continue their post-ride traditions, whatever they may be. We will also encourage the cafes, bars, breweries and distilleries to have lots of extra food on hand for hungry Santas. There will be no official bar stops on our ride and no alcohol served on our ride, so we should be able to get a permit and insurance. We might even ask for a police escort, like we had with the wildly successful inaugural Polish Moon Ride. Police will certainly have the option of asking anyone who shouldn’t be on a bike to leave the ride. We will charge a nominal registration fee, perhaps with a discount for Bike Fed members, and the money will go toward improving cycling for everyone. After all, better bicycle facilities and better educated, more tolerant people on the road are gifts that keep on giving long after Santa and his helpers are huddled up at the North Pole, planning for next Christmas.

Better bicycle facilities and better educated, more tolerant people on the road are gifts that keep on giving long after Santa and his helpers are huddled up at the North Pole, planning for next Christmas.

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How Wisconsin emerged as a trailblazer in the growing bicycle movement. by Nicholas J. Hoffman

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isconsin is known to people around the United States as a great place to ride a bicycle. As recently as 2014, the League of American Bicyclists ranked Wisconsin as the #3 state for bikeability, and 13 cities in the state were designated by the League as a “bicycle-friendly communities.” In the midst of what could be another bicycle boom, the state is recognized as an innovative leader for bicycling, from rail-to-trail to manufacturing bike storage systems. How did Wisconsin emerge as a trailblazer in the growing bicycle movement? Shifting Gears: A Cyclical History of Badger Bicycling is a new traveling exhibit that helps explain the long, colorful, and sometimes contentious history of cycling in Wisconsin. The exhibit was developed in partnership with the Wisconsin Historical Museum in Madison and History Museum at the Castle in Appleton, and was inspired by Wheel Fever: How Wisconsin Became a Great Bicycling State (Wisconsin Historical Society Press, 2013), a book by Jesse J. Gant and Nicholas J. Hoffman. Visitors to Shifting Gears will be able to compare the bicycle boom of the 1890s 26

to the exciting new directions bicycling is taking today such as fat bikes, expanding infrastructure, bike polo, and the Riverwest 24. Shifting Gears provides a rare opportunity to view historic maps, photographs, and many artifacts from the state’s cycling history. To develop the exhibit, the curators contacted collectors, bike shops, and museums for related artifacts. Visitors will see a bloomer suit from the mid-1890s, a state cycling map from 1895, an early Saris bike rack, and even a Team USA jersey worn by Kaitlin Antonneau. They can also take a virtual ride through the eyes of Packer Micah Hyde as part of the annual training camp tradition when children loan their bicycles to players for their commute to the practice field. Of course, no cycling exhibit is complete without a wide array of bicycles. Over 20 machines from past and present will help illustrate how bicycle technology has evolved and how changing designs have defined who rode and where. Wisconsin’s cycling tradition began in the winter of 1869 when velocipede riders were first spotted in communities in all corners of Wisconsin. Two machines representing this era of the state’s cycling history appear in the exhibit. Velocipedes loaned by the Berlin Historical Society (BHS) and by Roger Charly, the owner of Budget Bicycle Cen-

The Davis Sewing Machine Company of Dayton, Ohio, manufactured this bicycle for Harley-Davidson in 1918. It was painted olive drab to honor soldiers fighting in World War I. Courtesy of Roger Charly, Budget Bicycle Center, Madison

ter, show different iron and wood designs that appeared in Wisconsin. State velocipede makers, such as the Crawford Brothers of Oshkosh, often modeled their machines off patent drawings or images that appeared in publications such as Harperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Weekly. The model from the BHS resembles the first United States velocipede, patented by Thomas Pickering in 1869. Other forms of human-powered transportation were developed simultaneously to the velocipede. A rare early monowheel, loaned by the Neville Public Museum in Green Bay, was likely made about 1870 by an unknown cabinetmaker. This impractical machine was powered by a rider who sat inside a large wheel and pedaled by hand. Although this machine was never operational, a blacksmith in Oshkosh continued tinkering with the technology in 1885. By the end of the 1870s, the high wheel became the favored

model for nearly a decade, and it is represented by bicycles from the Milwaukee County Historical Society and Michael Gabrick of Sparta. Women found high-wheel bicycles prohibitive; the long skirts they were expected to wear in public easily caught in the spokes. Instead, for much of the 1880s, women who could afford to buy a machine rode tricycles, and a youth model from the Oshkosh Public Museum helps tell that story. Finally, the arrival of the safety bicycle in 1887 spurred a manufacturing boom as companies throughout the state made this bicycle. The safety was mass-produced and affordable to the working class, women, and African Americans. Skilled bicycle mechanics, who joined the Bicycle Workers Union of America, relocated from throughout the United States and Europe to build bicycles in Wisconsin.

Finally, the arrival of the safety bicycle in 1887 spurred a manufacturing boom as companies throughout the state made this bicycle.

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Julius Andrae and Sons of Milwaukee led the growth of the state’s cycling industry by offering some of the most popular state-made models during the 1890s. Visitors will see an Andrae Racer from the Rydjor Bicycle Shop in Austin, Minnesota, a Badger Bicycle made in Oregon from Roger Charly, a Sterling Bicycle made in Kenosha from Michael Gabrick, and even something called the Crabtree Special made in Ellensboro from the Wisconsin Historical Society.

The “bicycle boom” of the 1890s quickly faded as the automobile became the favored form of transportation for most Americans. The “bicycle boom” of the 1890s quickly faded as the automobile became the favored form of transportation for most Americans. Cycling leaders failed to form a lobby that was inclusive of women and people of color and the movement further crumbled from a divide between utility and sport cyclists. Wisconsin’s cycling traditions limped into the 20th century with brief periods of manufacturing. Bicycle messengers, civil defense volunteers, home care nurses, and people who could not afford automobiles continued to ride while the state became car-centric. A growing environmental movement and oil shortages during the 1970s created fresh interest in cycling. New multi-speed bicycles with derailleurs became the preferred model and opportunities for bicycle recreation grew in 1965 when the Elroy-Sparta Trail was established by the Department of Natural Resources. Bike manufacturing returned to the state in the 1970s with companies like Trek Bicycle Corporation and Graber Company, the maker of vehicle bike racks. Shifting Gears features important state-made machines like the Trek Model 2500 from the Wisconsin Historical Society and a gold-plated anniversary Schwinn Paramount, courtesy of Rob Jennik. A bicycle made by Mike Left Top: Even small cities began manufacturing bicycles. Badger Bicycle Company of Oregon, Wisconsin, produced this machine about 1895. Below: Iron and wood velocipede from 1869. Photos courtesy of Roger Charly, Budget Bicycle Center, Madison.

Appel, from the collection of Jed Schleisner, and a bicycle made by John Sotherland for George Adams, both celebrate these two highly-regarded contemporary builders. `From a velocipede of 1869 to a Badger Cycle Worksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fattywompus of 2014, Shifting Gears is packed with rare bicycles sure to impress any enthusiast. Using the machines to help illustrate the story, visitors will learn how manufacturing, advocacy, and recreational cycling made Wisconsin a leader in the 1890s and today. The state certainly has a lot to celebrate, including the creation of the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin in 1988, but progress to promote cycling and create safer infrastructure can always deteriorate. Hopefully this opportunity to learn and reflect on the past and present will encourage bicyclists to imagine an even better future for cycling in the Badger State.

February 27 - October 10, 2015 Wisconsin Historical Museum 30 North Carroll Street, Madison, WI 53703 www.historicalmuseum.wisconsinhistory.org

Above: Wisconsin has produced some of the top racers, from Terry Andrae to Matthew Busche. U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame member Tom Schuler of Wauwatosa rode this bicycle as a member of the 7-Eleven Team in about 1987. Photo Courtesy of Tom Schuler, Wauwautosa.

November 4, 2015 - September 4, 2016 History Museum at the Castle 330 E. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911 www.myhistorymuseum.org

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The Fugitive by Matt Hewitt

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not going to get rich working at a bike shop, but the job does come with some real perks if you are a bike geek. For instance this summer I was able to take the first Milwaukee Bicycle Company Fugitive gravel/touring bike on a 700-mile test ride from Milwaukee through Escanaba and Traverse City, Michigan to Muskegon, then home to Milwaukee on the ferry. I built up Fugitive #1 with fenders, front and rear racks, three water bottle cages, front and rear panniers, and then loaded them with enough gear for eight nights of camping and nine days of riding. I rode on every surface you could image: hard gravel, soft gravel, dirt, beat-up pavement. I tested the bike in every imaginable circumstance and road

condition, including rain, mud, loose gravel, and 50-pounds of weight in the bags. And in the end, the Fugitive was perfect: incredibly comfortable, lively, and very stable. I never felt out of control, even with all that weight at 45 mph down hill. It felt like the bike was as excited as I was to explore the world. The frame and fork have that classic steel ability to absorb road vibrations, but the oversized top and down tubes offer incredible stiffness. And the disc brakes give the confidence of coming to a stop in any weather conditions. The Fugitive is a versatile adventure bike, whether your adventure is commuting to work, riding long tours on regular roads, trekking down gravel and dirt roads, or loading up for a 700-mile bike trip. It combines all those aspects into one bike. And it excels at each. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait for the next trip on the Fugitive.

Made in Waterford, WI from OX Platinum, the finest steel used for bike frames. Long chainstays mean comfortable long rides and plenty of heel clearance with panniers. Disc brakes for controllable fully-loaded braking and confidence-inspiring descents. Three sets of water bottle braze-ons: Seat tube, down tube, and underneath the down tube keeps you hydrated. Oversized top and down tubing for increased stiffness for heavy loads without sacrificing comfort with lights loads on shorter trips. Fits up to a 42mm tire with fenders with stock fork; 52mm with Waterford fork upgrade Designed for racks and fenders: this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t an afterthought with the Fugitive.

Order your Fugitive at MilwaukeeBicycle.com

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EVENT CALENDAR MARCH Mar. 14 - Feb. 3, Rustic Hill Ride, Mill pond, Osceola, WI, Fun Ride, Challenging and scenic fun 19 mile rustic hill ride. Followed by delicious lunch at The WaterShed Cafe after, http:// locally-geared.com, wendi@ locally-geared.com

Swap, Sunnyview Expo Center, Oshkosh, WI, Special Event, The Oshkosh Cycling Club’s 3rd annual fundraiser for cycling advocacy and bicycle safety awareness. www.oshkoshcyclingclub. com., http://www.oshkoshcyclingclub.com, foxvalleybikeswap@charter.net,

920-420-7580

APRIL

Mar. 16 Ladies Savvy City Cycling Class, Milwaukee, WI, Share & Be Aware and Bella Donna’s, women’s cycling tips and laws in a classroom plus a ride to to give you confidence to enjoy riding on city streets, jessica.binder@ wisconsinbikefed.org

Apr. 1 - Oct. 31, Misfits Ride, Fond du Lac Loop

Mar. 22 St. Patrick’s Day Ride by Wheeling Wheelmen, Wauconda

Apr. 10 - Apr. 12, Bike Expo Sale, Wisconsin

High School, Wauconda, IL, Ride, Routes of 16, 20 or 36

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dren under 12 FREE, http://

SAG support $10 day of ride (no pre-registration) Chilwheelmen.com/st_pats.asp, annaswiet@yahoo.com

Mar. 26 Ladies Savvy City Cycling Class, Milwaukee, WI, Share & Be Aware and Bella Donna’s,

Ask for Ride on Roast by name wherever Just Coffee products are sold.

women’s cycling tips and laws in a classroom plus a ride to give you confidence to enjoy riding on city streets, jessica.binder@wisconsinbikefed.org

Mar. 28 Fox Valley Bike

Trail, Fond du Lac, WI, Ride, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and sometimes Sunday training rides, http://fdlloop.com, clementso@yahoo.com

Exhibition Center Hall A, Milwaukee, WI, Special Event, Wheel & Sprocket’s Bike Expo Sale is the nation’s largest sale with thousands of bikes and accessories at the best prices of the year. Exhibitors from over 50 rides, tours, clubs and other cycling organizations, http:// bikeexposale.com, amelia. kegel@wheelandsprocket.net

Apr. 15 - Sep. 30, Fondy Ladies Monday and Wednesday Bike Group, Fond du Lac Fairgrounds, Fond du Lac, WI, Fun Ride, Weekly group ride for women. Monday and Wednesday nights from late April through September., http://

2943 N. Humboldt blvd.

fdlloop.com, Memmel5@ charter.net

Apr. 26 Share The Road Duathlon/5k Run Walk, Riverside Park, Watertown, WI, Multi-Sport Event, A run/bike/run duathlon and a 5k run/walk, http://www. watertownsharetheroad. com, crkfix@gmail.com,

920-253-7544 Apr. 26 Fitchburg Fast & Furious, Fitchburg, Fitchburg, WI, Road Race, http:// www.madcityvelo.com, madcityvelo@gmail.com

SPARTA, WISCONSIN - Welcome to “America’s Bicycling Capital”, nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of Western Wisconsin’s Driftless Region. Sparta is most recognized as the “Bicycling Capital of America”, based on the fact that it is part of “America’s first Rails to Trails” project; the first rail bed to be converted to bike trail is between Elroy and Sparta. Over 60,000 visitors enjoy the Elroy-Sparta and La Crosse River State Bike Trails. Sparta’s the center of over 100 miles of trail biking and over 100 miles of road biking. The Elroy-Sparta trail is a 32-mile ride through spectacular foliage and topography. It passes over 33 trestles and through tree cavernous tunnels, one of which is almost a mile long. The La Crosse River Trail offers an additional 22 miles of biking pleasure and parallels the La Crosse River. Prairie remnants farmlands, trout streams and hardwood forests are found along the trail.

Apr. 26 Cheesehead Roubaix, Fireman’s Park, Newburg, WI, Ride, 63-mile cyclosportive in the style of the cobbled Spring Classics of the pro racing calenda featuring almost 10 miles of dirt and gravel! https://sites. google.com/site/cheeseheadroubaix, dlhanrahan@yahoo. com

Apr. 30 Boulder, Bike, & Brew, Boulders Climbing Gym, Madison, WI, Fun Ride, $6 Bouldering pass at Boulders Climbing Gym and ride to One Barrel Brewing Company after, http://facebook.com/boulderbikeandbrew, sarah@bouldersgym. com, 608-244-8100

MAY

EXPLORE · EXPERIENCE · ENJOY May. 1 - Sep. 30, Wisconsin Bike Challenge, Statewide, Statewide, WI, Fun Ride, http://www.wisconsinbikefed.org

800-354-BIKE

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May. 1 - May. 1, 50th Annivesary Elroy Sparta Trail Opening Day Celebration Ride, Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce, Sparta , WI, Special Event,

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Elroy Sparta Bike Trail, http://www.bikesparta.com, barb@bikesparta. com, 608-269-4123

May 1 - May 2, The Opener Biking Tour, Cable Area Chamber of Commerce, Cable, WI, Ride, http://www.cableride4fun.com, events@cableride4fun.com, 608-123-12345

May. 2 - May. 3, Iola Bump & Jump (WORS 2015 #1), Iola Winter Sports Area, Iola, WI, OffRoad Race, http://wors.org/ schedule/iola/, johnsrudp@ tds.net, 715-445-4777

May. 2 - Oct. 31, Catch Wheel Fever! at Old World Wisconsin, Old World Wisconsin, Eagle, WI, Special Event, Explore Wisconsin’s cycling boom of the 1890s, http://oldworldwisconsin.org, oww@wisconsinhistory.org, 262-594-6301

May. 5 Ladies Savvy City Cycling Class, Milwaukee, WI, Share & Be Aware and Bella Donna’s, women’s cycling tips and laws in a classroom and then head out for on bike skills to give you confidence to enjoy riding on city streets, jessica.binder@ wisconsinbikefed.org

May. 9 Hip Breaker, Trempealeau, WI, Fun Ride, http://www.tourdetremp. com/?page_id=700, trempealeautrails@gmail.com

May. 9 WEMS (#1) Norther kettles endurance challenge, Greenbush Trail system, Glenbeulah, WI, Off Road Race, http:// wemseries.com, Plansky. Jason@gmail.com

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gear up green lake FUNDRAISER BIKE RIDE SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2015 WITH ROUTES FROM 14 TO 100 MILES LONG THROUGH BEAUTIFUL GREEN LAKE COUNTY A day of memories and supporting a great cause await all ages and skill levels at the 6th annual Gear Up Green Lake Fundraiser Bike Ride. Routes will begin and end at the Heidel House tent, where a Taste of Wisconsin lunch and live entertainment will greet participants as they finish their rides. Early Bird Entry - $30 Increases to $35 on May 1

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Heidel House Resort & Spa Green Lake, WI l 800.444.2812 l HeidelHouse.com

May. 9 Viroqua Community Bike Ride, Bluedog Cycles, Viroqua, WI, Ride, Come join us for a 6-mile circle around Viroqua. All ages are welcome. http://www. vernontrails.com, 608-637-

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May. 13 Bike to Work Day, Wisconsin, Madison, WI, Special Event, Join us in celebrating National Bike to Work Day all across Wisconsin., http://www.wisconsinbikefed.org.org,

Madison, WI Saturday, May 16th 100K 50K 20mile 13 mile 4 mile family

Southeast, WI Saturday, June 13th 100K 50K 25K 5 mile family

May. 16 - Jun. 4, Elite Transcontinental, PAC Tour, Sharon, WI, Ride, The fastest transcontinental bike tour ever! 18 riding days 2,785 miles, 100% qualify for the Race Across America, http://www.pactour.com/ elite.html, info@pactour. com, 262-736-2453

May. 16 Tour de Cure Madison, American Family

May. 16 - May. 17, Crystal Lake Classic (WORS 2015 #2), Camp Tesomas,

Insurance Headquarters, Madison, WI, Ride, American Diabetes Association, 100K, 50K, 20M, 13M and the 4 mile Family Ride, http://diabetes.org/tourmadison, bfolco@diabetes.org,

Rhinelander, WI, Off-Road Race, Onsite Camping, http://wors.org/schedule/ crystal-lake/, elvis@samoset.org, 715-490-1742

608-222-7785

May. 16 Cable Off Road Classic 20th, Cable æ, WI, Off Road Race, http://www. cable4fun.com/events/caorcbike-race, info@cable4fun. com, 1-800-533-7454

May. 16 Syttende Mai Bike Tour, historic Thore-

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routes through the gently rolling countryside of Racine and Kenosha Counties. krbikeclub@hotmail.com

son House (101 Black River Ave), Westby, WI, Ride, Bluedog Cycles, Enjoy the beauty of blooming trilliums, world-class trout streams, and Amish farmland on 39K, 60K and 100K routes. Syttende Mai Celebration in downtown Westby after with great food, activities & crafts., http://www.vernontrails.com

May. 16 5th annual Tour d’ Tech, The waterfront eatery, Delavan, WI, Fun Ride, 12 mile bike ride that helps raise technology funds for St. Andrew’s School-Delavan, WI with stops at 5 restaurants/pubs along Lake Delavan, https://www. facebook.com/TourDTech, sogrady73@gmail.com

May. 16 - Dec. 22, Root River Triathlon, Houston

May. 17 Chocolate City Bike Ride, Starts at

Nature Center, Houston, MN, Multi-Sport Event, Canoe 6.8 miles, bike 7.9 and top it off with a 3mile run., http://rootrivertriathlon.org, rootrivertriathlon@gmail.com

Burlington High School, Burlington, WI, Ride, Kiwanis Club of Burlington, 23, 40, & 62 mile rides on low traffic country roads, rest stops with all the chocolate you can eat. www.signmeup. com/105657, paulmueller@ remax.net, 262-763-7794

May. 16 Kenosha Racine Bike Club Annual Ride, Waterford Union High School, Waterford, WI, Ride, 25, 44, 62, and 100 mile

May. 20 Ride Of Silence, Remembering Those Killed

on a Bicycle, Statewide, WI, Special Event, www.wisconsinbikefed.org, http://www. rideofsilence.org/main.php

May. 22 - May. 25, M2M (Madison to Milwaukee), Freewheel Community Bike Collective, Madison, WI, Fun Ride, Community bike ride from Madison to Milwaukee to build friendship between two of Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most awesome cities. Riders should expect to carry their own gear for 40-50 miles/ day and camp., http:// freewheelbikes.org/, m2m. endurance@gmail.com,

608-251-2453 May. 23 Arcadia Memorial, Arcadia, WI, Fun Ride, http://www.tourdetremp. com/?page_id=700, trempealeautrails@gmail.com

May. 23 WEMS (#2) Stump Farm 100, Reforestation Camp , Suamico, WI, Off Road Race, http:// wemseries.com, Plansky. Jason@gmail.com

May. 23 Gear Up Green Lake Fundraiser Ride,

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May. 28 Boulder, Bike, & Brew, Boulders Climbing Gym, Madison, WI, Fun Ride, Boulders Climbing Gym, 4-8 $6 Bouldering pass and ride to One Barrel Brewing Company, http:// facebook.com/boulderbikeandbrew, sarah@bouldersgym.com, 608-244-8100

May. 30 The Birky Challenge, Grace Christian Church, Fond du Lac, WI, Ride, 67, 40 and 20 mile supported routes through the Kettle Moraine State Forest, http://www.birkychallenge. com, ewenzel@fdl.wi.gov,

920-322-3700 May. 30 Mt Borah Epic & Half Epic, Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association Singletrack, Hayward, WI, Off-Road Race, 30+ miles, point-to-point, and 100% of race profits donated to CAMBA, http:// www.mtborahepic.com, jack.zabrowski@gmail.com,

608-381-1033

Heidel House Resort & Spa, Green Lake, WI, Fun Ride, Beautiful, quiet and scenic routes of up to 100 miles long begin and end at the Heidel House tent, with a Taste of Wisconsin lunch. Funds from the ride will go to the Green Lake Greenways bike path, http://heidelhouse. com/events/Details/e7cd0c70-4a9f-49be-9c11-a3f600ca52fb, info@heidelhouse.com, 920-294-3344

May. 30 Birky Challenge, Fond du lac Cycle,

May. 24 Leinenkugels Chippewa Valley Century Ride, Irvine Park, Chip-

May. 30 - May. 30, 30th Annual Bikeathon Fundraiser for Bethel Horizons, Bethel Horizons,

pewa Falls, WI, Fun Ride, http://www.chippewavalleyride.us, questions@chippe-

Fond du lac, WI, Fun Ride, http://www.birkychallenge. com, birkychallenge@fdl. wi.gov

May. 30 - May. 31, Battle of CamRock (WORS 2015 #3), CamRock Park #3, Cambridge, WI, OffRoad Race, Onsite Camping, http://wors.org/schedule/ camrock

Madison, WI, Special Event, Military Ridge Trail - Verona

to Dodgeville, ext 228, http:// www.bethelhorizons.org/, bhorizons@bethel-madison. org, 608-257-3577

May. 31 - Jun. 1, UPAF Ride for the Arts, sponsored by Miller Lite, Summerfest Grounds, Milwaukee, WI, Ride, 5, 12, 25, 40 and 66-mile bike routes with Finish Line Party at the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard Stage on the Summerfest Grounds, http://www. UPAFRide.org, kdlabay@ upaf.org, 414-239-6284

May. 31 Rob’s Sugar River Ramble, Grundahl Park, Mt. Horeb, WI, Multi-Sport Event, Upper Sugar River Watershed Association, Cycle through the beautiful countryside, then paddle the Sugar River, Transportation and lunch included! Boat rentals are available, http:// usrwa.org/ramble, usrwa@ usrwa.org, 608-437-7707

9th Annual

JUNE Jun. 6 - Jun. 12, Wisconsin Bike Week, statewide,

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HELP SUPPORT THE MERCER BIKE TRAIL Paved Bike Tours Among the Blossoming Lupine Wildflowers - 10, 26, 28, 50 miles

Mercer Chamber of Commerce 715-476-2389 www.mercercc.com www.lupinejunefest.org.

Madison, WI, Special Event, Join the WIsconsin Bike Fed in celebrating all things Bike! Events will be held statewide and include bike in movies, biking to baseball, biking to school/work and bike parties!, http://www.wisconsinbikefed.org

June. 6 - June. 7, WEMS (#3) 18 Hours of Alpine Valley, AV Ski Resort, Lake Geneva, WI, Off Road Race, http://wemseries.com, Plansky.Jason@gmail.com

Jun. 6 Trek 100, Waterloo, WI, Fun Ride, http://www.trek100.org,

dschnapp@maccfund.org

Jun. 7 The Udder Century, Donley’s Wild West Town, Union, IL, Ride, McHenry County Bicycle Club, 32, 50, 62, 75 and 100 mile supported routes, Pasta Dinner served from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Donley’s Wild West Town free with Cow Band, Free Starbucks Coffee at Registration, http://www. mchenrybicycleclub.org, udder@charter.net

Jun. 7 Ride The Drive, Madison, WI, Fun Ride,

Jun. 7 - Jun. 13, Old World Wisconsin, Sheraton Madison Wisconsin, Madison, WI, Ride, Pedal Across Wisconsin, 7 Day Fully Supported Hotel Trip blending Bicycle Heaven with the old world charm of New Glarus and Spring Green. http://www.pedalacrosswisconsin.com/, kennethjgoldman@yahoo. com, 847-309-4740

Jun. 7 Lake Mills Triathlon, Sandy Beach Park, Lake Mills, WI, Special Event, http://www.racedayeventsllc.com/content/ lake-mills-triathlon, raceday@racedayeventsllc.com,

Jun. 7 Back Draft Bike Tour, Jefferson Park, Menasha, WI, Fun Ride, http:// www.nmfire.org/backdraftbike-tour

Jun.12 - Jun. 14, IMBA Upper Midwest Regional Summit, Marquette, MI, Special Event, For more information see IMBA website, www.imba.com, michelle. barker@imba.com

Jun. 12 - Jun. 14, Fight for Air Ride benefiting the American Lung

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781-1100 Jun. 13 Tour de Cure Southeast Wisconsin, Aurora Medical Center, Grafton, WI, Special Event, American Diabetes Association, 4-mile, 25K, a 50K and a 100K supported routes. http://diabetes.org/sewitour, sbrandt@diabetes.org, 414-

778-5500 x6502 Jun. 13 - Jun. 14, Red Eye Rendezvous (WORS#4), Nine Mile Forest Recreation Area, Wausau, WI, Off-Road Race, Onsite Camping, http:// wors.org/schedule/red-eye/, info@muddypawsracing. com, 715-497-8800

Jun. 13 Fat Tire Tour of Milwaukee XXX, Milwaukee, WI, Ride, http:// www.fattiretour.com

Jun. 13 9th Annual Lupine Junefest, Carow Park, Mercer, WI, Ride, http:// www.mercercc.com, info@ mercercc.com, 715-476-2389

Jun. 14 Tour de Food, Mandt Park, Stoughton, WI, Special Event, Yahara River Grocery Cooperative, Tour the beautiful Wisconsin countryside and sample food from local farms & vendors along the way. A variety of tour lengths for all bike riders, http://www.yaharagrocery.coop/tourdefood, yrgcevents@gmail.com,

920-850-6902 Jun. 14 Bluedog Butthurt Roubaix, Bluedog

Cycles, Viroqua, WI, Ride, A gravel epic with some singletrack, grass, and pavement with 3 different routes to choose from. 45, 61, or 72 miles, No crybabies., https://www.facebook.com/ butthurtroubaix?ref=br_tf, bluedogcycles@gmail.com,

608-637-6993 Jun. 14 34th Annual BCLC RAMBLE, Kenosha County Fairgrounds, Wilmot, WI, Ride, http://www.bikebclc.com/ramble/about_ramble.htm, ramble@bikebclc. com, 847-665-9322

Jun. 14 State Criterium Championship, Mukwonago, WI, Road Race, http://www.laptcycling.com, johnvan@wi.rr.com

Jun. 18 Tour of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dairyland (#1), Shorewood, WI, Road Race, http://www.tourofamericasdairyland.com

Jun. 19 Tour of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dairyland (#2), East Troy, WI, Road Race, http:// www.tourofamericasdairyland.com

Jun. 20 World Naked Bike Ride, downtown Madison, Madison, WI, Ride, A clothing optional demonstration to protest world-wide dependency on petroleum products, and support positive attitudes about the human body., http://tinyurl. com/MadisonWNBR, madisonnakedbikeride@yahoo. com, 608-616-0162

June. 20 WEMS (#4) The Wild Rild Buzzard Buster, Levis Mound trail head, Hatfield, WI, Off Road Race, http://wemseries.com, Plansky.Jason@gmail.com,

15, 40, 80, 120, and 160 K routes for riders of all skill levels Fully SAGed with rider support at rest stops and on the route FAMILY RIDE RATES and GROUP DISCOUNTS available 10 Rest/Water Stops known for great food and live music Ride supports community Cancer Care programs Routes feature scenic roads along the Menominee and Peshtigo Rivers & Green Bay

What our riders are saying… Route was scenic and beautiful! Spaced perfectly and stocked adequately. Volunteers were friendly. It was awesome as always! Scenic…challenging…very enjoyable!

Wonderful presentation and super nice volunteers! Rest stops well-staffed and great selection of rehydration drinks, over-abundance of food selections!

JANESVILLE MORNING ROTARY 15TH ANNUAL PIE RIDE SATURDAY JUNE 20, 2015 6:30 a.m. Start for 100k & Century Rides 8 a.m. Start for All Others Lion’s Beach 1401 Palmer Drive Janesville WI 20k, 50k, 100k & Century Routes Available High quality rest stops and SAG wagons on course

Prior to June 18, 2015: $30 Individual; $70/Family (family registrations are limited to 2 adults and children 18 years & younger) Day of Race registration: $35/$75 All participants receive long sleeve t-shirt & a pie Family registrations limited to 2 pies.

For online registration go to: www.pieride.org

When Training Indoors Just Doesn’t Cut It!

Jun. 20 Tour of America’s Dairyland (#3),

Jun. 20 - Jun. 27, GRABAAWR, Eagle River

Grafton, WI, Road Race, http://www.tourofamericasdairyland.com,

to Prairie du Chien, Deerfield, WI, Ride, A challenging 7-day bicycle tour following the scenic Wisconsin River. Travel through the heart of Wisconsin on the smooth farm-to-market roads of low-traffic back roads of dairyland., http:// www.bikewisconsin.com, info@bikewisconsin.com,

Jun. 20 Tour de Kolacky, Phillips High School, Phillips, WI, Fun Ride, The Crazy Loon - Phillips, WI, What’s a Kolacky? 10, 25 or 50 mile routes on scenic back roads in Price County, with a drawing to win one of two new Trek Bikes, http://www. thecrazyloon.com/tour-dekolacky/, info@thecrazyloon. com, 715-339-6254

Jun. 20 Ride 2 Recovery, Saris, Madison, WI, Fun Ride, https://www.ride2recovery.com/honorRide.php, info@ride2recovery.com,

1-818-888-7091 Ext. 106 Jun. 20 Peninsula Century Spring Classic, Baileys Harbor Town Hall Park, Baileys Harbor, WI, Ride, Scenic back roads of Door County with post-ride meal from local chefs, at finish on the grounds of the Door County Beer Festival, http://www.peninsulacenturyspringclassic.com, mdannhausen@gmail.com

Jun. 20 Janesville Morning Rotary Pie Ride, Lions Beach, Janesville, WI, Fun Ride, http:// www.clubrunner.ca/Portal/SitePages/SitePage. aspx?cid=8349&pid=67467, glunder@boydcg.com, 608-

Bicycle HandleBar Mittens Models to fit Mountain, Road, Townie, Cowhorns, ATV’s, Baby Jogger & Ski Poles www.BarMitts.com 775-622-8048

449-4961 Jun. 20 Horribly Hilly Hundreds, Blue Mound State Park, Blue Mounds, WI, Ride, Since 2003, 100K, 150K, and 200K routes with 10,000 feet of elevation gain in the Driftless Area of Wisconsin, http://www.horriblyhilly.com/index.htm,

608-843-8412 Jun. 20 - Jun. 3, Giro d’Grafton, Downtown Grafton, Grafton, WI, Road Race, #3 on the Tour of America’s Dairyland race series with exciting 6 turn course. Spectators can expect a full day of thrilling races, great food, live music and big fun, http://www.celebrategrafton. com, pam@grafton-wi.org,

262-377-1650 Jun. 20 Dairy Air, Mars Cheese Castle, Kenosha, WI, Fun Ride, http:// kenoshacounty.org

Jun. 20 Chequamegon 100, Cable, WI, Off Road Race, http://www.chequamegon100.org

Jun. 20 2015 RAIL North, Moline to Chicago, IL, Moline to Chicago, IL, WI, Ride, http://www. bicycleillinois.com, bicycleillinois@bicycleillinois.com,

877-868-7455 Jun. 21 Chase: Cyce Hide and Seek, Centerville, WI, Fun Ride, http://www.tourdetremp. com/?page_id=700, trempealeautrails@gmail.com

Jun. 21 Tour of America’s Dairyland (#4), Waukesha, WI, Road Race, http://www.tourofamericasdairyland.com,

Jun. 21 Chase Trempealeau, Elmaro Vineyard,

sarah@bouldersgym.com,

Trempealeau, WI, MultiSport Event, Chase Trempealeau is a cycle, hike and seek event for all ages and abilities! Race ends with a complementary glass of wine and pasta feed! Kids 13 & under FREE!, http:// www.offnfunning.org, info@ offnfunning.com

Jun. 26 Tour of America’s Dairyland (#9),

Jun. 22 Tour of America’s Dairyland (#5), Beloit, WI, Road Race, http:// www.tourofamericasdairyland.com

Jun. 22 - Jun. 26, Door County Holiday, Best Western , Sturgeon Bay, WI, Ride, Pedal Across Wisconsin, 5 Day Fully Supported Hotel Trip in Door County, the “Cape Cod of the Midwest”, http://www. pedalacrosswisconsin.com/, kennethjgoldman@yahoo. com, 847-309-4740

Jun. 23 Tour of America’s Dairyland (#6), Schlitz Park, Milwaukee, WI, Road Race, http://www.tourofamericasdairyland.com

Jun. 24 Tour of America’s Dairyland (#7), Road

608-244-8100

TBD, WI, Road Race, http:// www.tourofamericasdairyland.com

Jun. 27 Wisconsin Triterium Triathlon, Fireman’s Park, Verona, WI, Special Event, http://racedayeventsllc.com/content/wisconsin-triterium-triathlon, raceday@racedayeventsll. com

Jun. 27 Tour of America’s Dairyland (#10), Downer Classic, Milwaukee, WI, Road Race, http://www. tourofamericasdairyland. com

Jun. 27 Tour Da Goose Bike Ride, 2 Rivers Bicycle Shop , Watertown, WI, Fun Ride, 28, 42, 62 & 100 mile supported routes to chose from. Afterwards cyclists can enjoy good food, beer & live music to round out the day!, http://tourdagoose. com, rbrafford@charter.net,

920-988-9224 Jun. 27 - Jul. 2, Swiss Cheese & Spotted Cows Bicycle Tour, Mineral

Oshkosh, WI, Road Race, http://www.tourofamericasdairyland.com

Point, WI, Ride, Tour featuring the best of the driftless area. If you like cycling, postride happy hours, yodeling, great food, cheese, beer and indoor lodging, this tour is for you!, http://www.scscbiketour.com, scscbiketour@ yahoo.com, 651-335-6505

Jun. 25 Boulder, Bike, & Brew, Boulders Climbing

Jun. 27 Superior Vistas Bike Tour, Thompson’s

Gym, Madison, WI, Fun Ride, Boulders Climbing Gym, $6 Bouldering pass and ride to One Barrel Brewing Company, http://facebook. com/boulderbikeandbrew,

West End Park, Washburn, WI, Ride, 13, 19, 34, 40, 52, 70 and 100 miles supported ride with routes that overlap so you can decide to shorten or lengthen your ride as you

America, Elkhart Lake, WI, Road Race, http://www.tourofamericasdairyland.com

Jun. 25 Tour of America’s Dairyland (#8),

800.800.5678 | hupy.com

wish. http://www.superiorvistas.org, ashchamb@centurytel.net, 800-284-9484

Jun. 27 - Jun. 28, Red Flint Firecracker (WORS#5), Lowes Creek Park - Eau Claire County Expo Cntr, Eau Claire, WI, Off-Road Race, Onsite Camping, http://wors.org/ schedule/firecracker/, chippewaoffroad@hotmail.com,

R I D I N G AS O N E A 4-day, 300 mile bike ride to raise funds for the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin and awareness of HIV/AIDS.

Jun. 27 2015 RAIL South, St. Louis, MO to Vincennes, IN, St. Louis, MO, Ride, http://www.bicycleillinois.com, bicycleillinois@ bicycleillinois.comæ, 877-

868-7455

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Jun. 28 Tour of America’s Dairyland (#11),

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East Tosa Grand Prix, Wauwatosa, WI, Road Race, http://www.tourofamericasdairyland.com

Jun. 28 Riveredge River Valley Bike Ride, Newburg Fireman’s 2/3/15 10:32 AM

Park, Newburg, WI, Ride, Seven great routes, from 8 miles to 100, through Kettle Moraine country. http://riveredgenaturecenter. org/portfolio-item/bikeride/, bikeride@riveredge.us,

262-375-2715 Jun. 28 Menomonie River Century Ride, Marinette High School, Marinette, WI, Fun Ride, http://mrcride.com, jhofer@ bamc.org

Jun. 7 Udder Century, Donley’s Wild West Town, Union, IL, Ride, http:// mchenrybicycleclub.orgæ, udder@charter.net

Jul. 10 - Jul. 12, Camp Bluedog, Sugar Creek, Ferryville, WI, Special Event, A weekend long adventure for young people to get involved in mountain biking. Professional instruction from experienced coaching staff., http://www.brewdogcoffee.com/#!events/c164h, bluedogcycles@gmail.com,

608-637-6993 Jul. 11 - Jul. 12, Scarlet Knight Scramble (WORS#6), Nordic Mountain, Wild Rose, WI, OffRoad Race, WORS p/b Trek, Onsite Camping, http://wors. org/schedule/nordic-mountain, j.gretzinger@sbcglobal. net, 920-858-5419

Jul. 11 Trempealeau Catfish Days, Trempealeau, WI, Fun Ride, http://www. tourdetremp.com/?page_ id=700, trempealeautrails@ gmail.com

Jul. 11 The Salvation Ride (2nd Annual), The Armory, Sheboygan, WI, Ride, http://www.thesalvationride.org, jeanne_ jentsch@usc.salvation.org,

(920) 458-3723 Jul. 11 Pedal for Paws,

Chicago, IL, Cairo, WI, Ride, http://www.bicycleillinois. com, bicycleillinois@bicycleillinois.comæ, 877-868-

Tofflers Pub & Grill, New Glarus, WI, Special Event, Green County Humane Society, 25, 45, or 65 mile supported routes with after Ride Party at Tofflers Pub & Grill, Free beer from New Glarus Brewery, Live Music, www.greencountyhumane. http://p4p.zapevent.com, kris@wi-pos.com, 608-576-

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JULY Jul. 4 - Jul. 11, Bicycle Illinois 2015, Cairo to

Jul. 11 Pardeeville Triathlon, Chandler Park, Pardeeville, WI, Multi-Sport Event, http://www.racedayeventsllc.com/content/ pardeeville-triathlon, raceday@racedayeventsllc.com

Jul.11 Blue Mounds Classic, Blue Mounds, WI, Road Race, http://www. madcityvelo.com, tpacente@ usg.com, 847-830-5383

Jul. 11 - Jul. 17, Bike Northwoods Tour, Superior to Bayfield Loop, Deerfield, WI, Ride, A small friendly 6-day cycle tour with a personal feel through the glacial hills and forests of the Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Northwoods. http://www.bikewisconsin. com, info@bikewisconsin. com, 608-843-8412

Jul. 11 2015 Tri-State Tour #1, Hammond, IN to Kenosha, WI, Hammond, IN, Ride, http://www.bicycleillinois.com/, bicycleillinois@ bicycleillinois.com

877-868-7455 Jul. 12 Title Town Bike Tour, United HealthCare, Green Bay, WI, Ride, 15k-100k as well as a 100 mile supported routes and a spaghetti dinner, DJ, awesome raffle prizes and more!, http://bcff.org/titletown_information.php, info@bcff. org, 920-498-2285

Jul. 12 - Jul. 18, Habitat 500 Bike Ride, Owatonna Junior High, Owatonna, WI, Special Event, Opus Foundation, Pedal to build a cycle of hope! Raise money and awareness for Habitat for Humanity by participating in this 500-mile bicycle, http://www.habitat500.org, Habitat500@hfhmn.org,

612-331-4439 x4 Jul. 12 - Jul. 18, Flavors of Wisconsin Bicycle Tour, Quality Inn (start and end location), Madison, WI, Ride, Around Wisconsin Bicycle Tours, A week long tour through south central Wisconsin featuring microbrew and craft cheese tasting. Includes hotel lodging, meals, SAG, fun!, http:// www.aroundwisbike.com, aroundwisconsinbt@yahoo. com, 920-427-6086

Jul. 13 State TT Championship, TBD, WI, Time Trial, http://wicycling.org

July. 18 WEMS (#5) Thunderdown in the underdown, Underdown Rec Area, Gleason, WI, Off Road Race, http://wemseries.com, Plansky.Jason@gmail.com

Jul. 18 Viroqua Triathalon, Bigley Pool, Viroqua, WI, Multi-Sport Event, Indoor swim, rolling to challenging bicycle route, road and trail run for both distances, http://vernontrails.com/ai1ec_event/ viroqua-triathlon-2015/?instance_id=, markoda7@ gmail.com,

Jul. 18 - Jul. 19, Scenic Shore 150 Bike Tour, MATC Mequon Campus, Mequon, WI, Ride, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, The Scenic Shore 150 Bike Tour is a two day, 150 mile, fully-supported cycling event that is open to riders of all ages and abilities., http:// www.scenicshore150.org, scenicshore150@lls.org,

262-785-4272 Jul. 24 - Jul. 26, WORS Cup Pro XCT (#7), NORDIC MOUNTAIN, Mt.

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Sunday, August 23, 2015

The Cambridge Lake Ripley Ride features three distances: a family friendly 22-mile , a slightly hilly 40-mile route, and a challenging 62-mile metric century route.

This sprint distance triathlon will take you along the shores of Lake Ripley, traveling scenic country roads and through beautiful downtown Cambridge. The event will start and end at Ripley Park, an 18 acre beachfront park complete with a bathhouse, multiple shelters, a disc golf course, a playground for the kids, and much more! All triathletes will receive a medal and tech t-shirt for participation.

Regular Fee: $45

(After 7/1/15)

Registration includes t-shirt, map/cue sheet, scenic rest stops, sag wagon, a sandy swimming beach, and a FANTASTIC post-ride celebration featuring live music and a tasty post ride dinner. Proceeds benefit CAP (Cambridge Community Activities Program) and JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes.

Register online: www.cambridgecap.net Registration Fee: $65 Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, 3rd for each race category.

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The Stagecoach Inn Bed & Breakfast

888-375-0208 2 blocks from The Interurban Bike Trail

Jul. 25 Pedal and Party in Pardeeville with a Purpose, Chandler Park and

stagecoach-inn-wi.com stagecoachinnwi@gmail.com

Atlas available at selected stores in Dane County, on our website, and at Amazon.com GeoPDF versions available of each ride for your iOS or Android device!

Coil binding for easy copying

www.ridgeandvalleyrides.com Clear and easy-toread maps, packed with information Each Loop Ride has a cue sheet and ride description Madison Escape Routes and nearby State Trails Facts about parks, terrain, weather, history, and more Copy the maps and cue sheets to take on the road Covers picturesque Dane County and beyond Visit Madison’s unique surrounding villages

Jul. 26 - Aug. 1, Northwoods, Quality Inn,

Shell Lake, WI, Multi-Sport Event, Spooner-Trego Lions Club, Great lake to swim in, great roads to bike, great trails and roads to run- 1/2 mile swim, 15 mile bike, 3 mile run. , http://www. frontrunnerusa.com/event/ shell-lake-triathlon

Historic Downtown Cedarburg

MADISON

Jul. 25 Wright Stuff Century (37th Annual), Brigham County Park,

Jul. 25 Shell Lake Triathlon, Shell Lake Beach,

Whirlpool & Fireplace Suites

Ridge and Valley Rides:

raceday@racedayeventsllc. com

Mount Horeb, WI, Fun Ride, http://wrightstuffcentury.com

12 Room Inn

Over 50 fun bike rides for Madison and Dane County!

Morris, WI, Off Road Race, http://wors.org

6/1/14

Caddyshack Bar, Pardeeville, WI, Ride, Caddyshack Bar, 10, 30, 49 and 60 mile routes with, Amish bakery and a free 1/3 lb hamburger, beer, soda and side dishes at the finish to help find a cure for 2:28MS!, PM http://www.pedalandparty.com/, Kayelum@ yahoo.com, 608-225-3578

Jul. 25 Lake Ripley Ride, Ripley Park, Cambridge, WI, Ride, Cambridge Community Activities Program, 22, 40 mile route, and 62 mile routes, a sandy swimming beach, and a FANTASTIC post ride celebration featuring live music, refreshments, and a tasty dinner to support the JDRF and CAP!, http:// www.cambridgecap.net, youthcenter@cambridge.k12. wi.us, 608-423-8108

Jul. 26 Tri-ing For Children’s Triathlon, Ottawa Lake State Park, Dousman, WI, Multi-Sport Event, http://www.racedayeventsllc.com/content/ tri-ing-childrens-adult-race,

Rhinelander, WI, Ride, Pedal Across Wisconsin, 7 Day Fully Supported Hotel Trip..Only $725! Wisconsin’s original and longest running Northwoods loop tour since 1989. http://www. pedalacrosswisconsin.com/ Northwoods-bike-trip.html, kennethjgoldman@yahoo. com, 847-309-4740

Jul. 26 Gourmet Bike Tour, Neenah, WI, Fun Ride, http://www.bestfriendsnm.org, info@ bestfriendsnm.org, 920-

729-5600 Jul. 26 - Jul. 26, 29th Annual Best Friends Gourmet Bike Tour, St. Mary Central High School, Neenah, WI, Ride, 4, 12, 25, 55, 75, or the 100 mile Century supported routes with a gourmet picnic, register on-line go to Active.com, http://www.bestfriendsnm. org/, patti@bestfriendsnm. org, 920-729-5600

Jul. 27 State Road Championship, Spring Prairie, WI, Road Race, http://wicycling.org, velotter@sbcglobal.net

Jul. 30 - Aug. 2, Wisconsin AIDS Ride, AIDS Network, Madison, WI, Ride, Presented by Machinery Row Bicycles, a 300-mile, 4-day charity bike ride, http:// www.actride.org, actride@ aidsnetwork.org, 608-316-

8621 Jul. 30 Boulder, Bike, & Brew, Boulders Climbing Gym, Madison, WI, Fun Ride, Boulders Climbing Gym, $6 Bouldering passand

ARCADIA, WI visit us at www.ashleyforthearts.com

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ride to One Barrel Brewing Company, http://facebook. com/boulderbikeandbrew, sarah@bouldersgym.com,

info.wisMS@nmss.org,

608-244-8100

Rhinelander, WI, Ride, Pedal Across Wisconsin, 7 Day Fully Supported Hotel Trip.. Wisconsin’s original and longest running Northwoods loop tour since 1989, http:// www.pedalacrosswisconsin. com, kennethjgoldman@ yahoo.com, 847-309-4740

Jul. 31 - Aug. 2, S.S. Badger Bike Tour Weekend, Waverly Beach, Menasha, WI, Special Event, Weekend ferry trip and bike tour in Michigan., https://www.facebook.com/ events/1478362889093751/, gregg@greggmichaelphotography.com, 920-886-9897

AUGUST Aug. 1 - Aug. 7, SAGBRAW, Oconto to Mishicot,

2015 EVENT.

Saturday, August 8th, 2015 10AM Start Arcadia High School · 756 Raider Drive Arcadia, WI 54612

REGISTRATION Register before June 1, 2015 and receive a discount. Single Adult Teen (13-18yrs) Family (2 Adults) 12 & under

Before June

After June 1

$25 $15 $40 Free

$30 $20 $50

Mail registration form to: Ashley for the Arts One Ashley Way Arcadia, WI 54612

AGE GROUPS Divided by male & female for each:

13 & under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

PART OF ASHLEY FOR THE ARTS' FAMILY FRIENDLY WEEKEND!

AUGUST 7TH & 8TH

Deerfield, WI, Ride, Join SAGBRAW, Wisconsin’s oldest cross-state bike ride 6 days of family cycling for all ages with fabulous food stunning scenery and fun stops along the route., http:// www.bikewisconsin.com, info@bikewisconsin.com,

608-843-8412 Aug. 1 - Aug. 3, CowaLUNGa Bike Tour, Gurnee Mills Shopping Mall (start line), Gurnee, WI, Special Event, CowaLUNGa 2015 is a one, two or three day bike tour, with an 18 mile ride option r accommodations, and more., http://www.cowalunga.org, niki@lungchicago. org, 312-628-0212

Aug. 1 - Aug. 2, Bike MS: TOYOTA Best Dam Bike Tour, Waukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee, WI, Ride, Bike MS: TOYOTA Best Dam Bike Tour is an unforgettable supported ride with 50-, 75- and 100-mile route and an unbeatable destination, http:// www.bestdambiketour.org,

855-372-1331 Aug. 2 - Aug. 8, Northwoods, Best Western,

Aug. 2 Escarpment Bicycle Tour, Ledge View Nature Center, Chilton, WI, Ride, Friends of Ledge View Nature Center, Full-service ride with six routes of varying length, 8 to 100 miles. Door prizes. Discount for preregistration by July 17., ledgeview@co.calumet.wi.us,

920-849-7094 Aug. 7 - Aug. 9, Midwest Recumbent Rally, Hostel Shoppe, Stevens Point, WI, Ride, World’s Largest Recumbent Bike Rally. Fri: Registration and check in, ice cream ride, ice cream social. Sat: morning biking tour, test rides, swap meet, lunch, self-guided tour. Sun: breakfast buffet, super tour, lunch. Events, prices, times are subject to change., http:// www.hostelshoppe.com/recumbent_rally.php

Aug.8 Pursuit of the Arts Bike Race, Arcadia, WI, Road Race, http://www. tourdetremp.com/?page_ id=700, trempealeautrails@ gmail.com

Aug. 8 Wheeling for Healing, Community Memorial Hospital, Menomonee Falls, WI, Fun Ride, 4-, 14-, 33- or 62-mile routes offer something for everyone. Sign up to ride individually, as a

EACH DAY!

50 â&#x20AC;˘ 75 â&#x20AC;˘ 100 Miles AUGUST 1-2, 2015

bestdambiketour.org 855.372.1331 | 262.369.4400

A fundraising ride that benefits multiple sclerosis

family or as a team., http:// www.communitymemorialfoundation.org, kathleen. murphy-ott@froedtert.com,

262-257-3203 Aug. 8 WEMS (#6) Southern Kettles Classic, Emma Carlin Trail head, Eagle, WI, Off Road Race, http://wemseries.com, Plansky. Jason@gmail.com

Aug. 8 Stevens Point Area Bike-a-Thon, Stevens Point, WI, Fun Ride, http://www.bgclubpc.org

Aug. 8 Ride with Leinie, Forest Lake Country Store, Land O Lakes, WI, Ride, 8.5 and 38 mile rides with Dick Leinenkugel circling the Sylvania Wilderness on paved roads and the recently completed packed gravel Agonikak Trail includes brat lunch with proceeds to benefit expansion of the Wilderness Lakes Trails., http://www.wildlakes.org, sara.beedie@gmail.com,

715-547-3770 Aug. 8 One Day Ride Across Michigan (ODRAM), Montague to Bay City, Michigan, Montague, MI, Ride, ODRAM is a 147 mile, single day, self supported ride across the state of Michigan with food and lunch stops along with a bbq dinner at the end. Register through www.bikereg. com. All proceed support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)., http:// www.odram.com, odraminfo@gmail.com

Aug. 8 Kiwanis “Ride to Read” Bike Ride, Bike with us on our “Ride To Read” Bike Ride, Portage, WI, Ride, Kiwanis Club of

Portage, 15, 30, 45, and 62 mile rides through scenic Amish Country includes breakfast and snacks with proceeds to purchase and distribute children’s books., http://www.kiwanisridetoread.com, ridetoread@gmail. com, 608-742-8841

Aug. 8 Dairyland Dare, Dodgeville, WI, Fun Ride, Ride benefits the Wisconsin Bike Fed, http://www.dairylanddare.com

Aug. 9 The Amazing Milwaukee Race on Bikes #4, AMR Central, Shorewood, WI, Road Race, A beautiful day riding around the city’s bike lanes, trails, and streets showing off Milwaukee’s landmarks and businesses., http://www. amazingmilwaukeerace.com, amazingmilwaukeerace@ gmail.com, 414-698-4142

Aug. 9 - Aug. 15, Northern Woods and Waters Bicycle Tour, Oneida Village Inn (start and end location), Three Lakes, WI, Ride, Around Wisconsin Bicycle Tours, A week long tour through Wisconsin’s Northwoods on shaded back roads and the newly paved Heart of Vilas County trails, Includes hotel, meals, swimming, kayaking, SAG, fun!, http://aroundwisbike.com, aroundwisconsinbt@yahoo. com, 920-427-6086

Aug. 9 2015 Tri-State Tour #2, Hammond, IN to Kenosha, WI, Hammond, IN, WI, Ride, http://www. bicycleillinois.com, bicycleillinois@bicycleillinois.com,

877-868-7455 Aug. 13 - Aug. 16, Ride to Cure Diabetes, The La Crosse Center, La Crosse,

WI, Ride, JDRF, Destination cycling event for all skill levels to raise funds for JDRF. Enjoy a weekend-long celebration that leads up to the one-day ride., https:// ride.jdrf.org, dhanson@jdrf. org, 414-453-4673

Aug. 16 Tour de Fort,

Aug. 13 - Aug. 16, JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes La Crosse, , La Crosse, WI,

Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac, WI, Road Race, 90 mile bike race around the majestic Lake Winnebago, full of scenic diversity and is enjoyed by all abilities from professional to the beginning cyclists., http://www.dutrirun. com, ben@dutrirun.com,

Ride, http://www.ride.jdrf. org, emeland@jdrf.org,

608-833-2873 Aug.15 Top of the World Tour, Whitehall, WI, Fun Ride, http://www.tourdetremp.com/?page_id=700, trempealeautrails@gmail. com

Aug. 15 Roun’da Manure, Historic Downtown Sharon, Sharon, WI, Ride, 17, 27, 44, and 66 mile mile supported routes from ice cream shop to ice cream shop and finish the ride with a picnic lunch to support Historic Downtown Sharon, sharonmainstreet@sharontelephone.com, 262-736-6246

Aug. 15 - Aug. 16, Colectivo Coffee Bean Clasic (WORS#8), Minooka Park, Waukesha, WI, Off-Road Race, 5 mile lap up, down, and around the moraines of Minooka Park, includes face steep climbing and flat out speed on a mix of flowy single track with huge berm turns, and technical segments., http://wors.org/, dangerdouglass@gmail.com,

Aug. 15 Beyond Design Bike Tour 2015, Eppstein Uhen ArchitectsæOffice, Southeast, WI, Special Event, http://bdbt.kintera. org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1106035

Jones Park, Fort Atkinson, WI, Ride, http://www. active.com/event_detail. cfm?event_id=2126954, FortLionsClub@gmail.com,

920-542-4099 Aug. 16 Race the Lake,

920-574-2972 Aug. 16 John Hatherly Mid Century Ride Waupaca, Waupaca High

Visit us on Facebook:

Dairyland Dare

School, Waupaca, WI, Ride, Flower-petal design of the course lets you can build ride 12, 20, 50, 62, 70 or 100 miles depending on how you feel that day!, http://www.321goevents.com

Aug. 16 CF Cycle For Life, Lakefront Brew-

ery, Milwaukee, WI, Fun Ride, http://cycle.cff.org, tschmitt@cff.org,

Aug. 22 Sadistic Century,

Scenic Routes in Portage, WI 15 to 62 miles long

WI, Multi-Sport Event, http://stevenspointarea.com

Ride Fundraiser to purchase Children’s Books

Aug. 22 Run & Bike Unite Duathlon, Stevens Point,

Bike with us

Saturday, August 8, 2015 on our Ride To Read Bike Ride

262-798-2060 Start at Dunn County Recreation Park, Menomonie, WI, Ride, 100 miles, 100 K, and 50 K supported rides through scenic hills of Dunn County with over 30 climbs and 8,819 feet of elevation gain with food, beer and music at the end., http://www.saddisticcentury.com, sadisticcenturyWI@gmail.com

Portage Kiwanis Club

For information or to register on-‐line:

www.kiwanisridetoread.com Kiwanis Ride To Read Sponsors

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Aug. 22 Ride To the Barns, Camp Quad, Hartford, WI, Fun Ride, 65 & 35 mile routes in Lake Country and rolling farmland in Waukesha, Washington and Dodge counties with stops at local farms and a party offering locally grown foods, wine and beer, refreshments and music., http://tallpinesconservancy.org, info@ tallpinesconservancy.org,

262-369-0500 Aug. 22 Aloha Bike Tour,

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BIKE TOUR OF LAKE COUNTRY REST STOPS AT LOCAL FARMS TASTE LOCAL FOOD

Schedule of Events 8am ...................60+ mile route departs 9am ...................30+ mile route departs 11am-3pm ....... Join us for post ride refreshment and more local food Bikers depart from: Camp/Quad 6886 County Rd. Q Washington County (Hwy Q & Hwy 83) A waiver will need to be signed before departure. Registration Registration thru August 17th: $70 per person* August 18th & after: $95 per person*

Viroqua High School/Bigley Pool, Viroqua, WI, Ride, Winding through scenic Vernon County in the Driftless Region of SW Wisconsin, the Aloha Bike Tour offers something for everyone with 3 routes: 12, 25, or 50+ miles., http://www.alohabiketour. com, jenny@leum.com,

608-632-2871 Aug. 23 Try Cambridge Tri, Ripley Park, Cambridge, WI, Multi-Sport Event, Cambridge Community Activities Program, Sprint distance triathlon along the shores of Lake Ripley on scenic country roads. Everyone will receive a medal and tech t-shirt for participation., http://www.cambridgecap. net, cap@cambridge.k1.wi. us, 608-423-8108

Aug.23 Feforestation Ramble (WORS#9),

Clips Beer & Film Tour is a beer-toting, film-traveling, nonprofit-benefiting show that travels coast-to-coast. You’ll get to try New Belgium Brewing’s most esoteric beer offerings and pair them with inspiring short films created by fans. The best part is that 100% of the proceeds from beer sales benefit the Wisconsin Bike Fed., http:// www.newbelgium.com/ Events/clips-beer-and-film, membership@wisconsinbikefed.org,

608-251-4456 Aug. 27 Boulder, Bike, & Brew, Boulders Climbing Gym, Madison, WI, Fun Ride, Boulders Climbing Gym, $6 pass at Boulders Climbing Gym with ride to One Barrel Brewing Company, http://facebook.com/ boulderbikeandbrew, sarah@ bouldersgym.com,

608-244-8100 Aug. 28 - Sep. 1, LaCrosse Area Bicycle Festival, Cameron Park, LaCrosse, WI, Special Event, http://www.bicyclelacrosse. com/bikefest/, shepard@ explorelacrosse.com,

608-782-2286

SEPTEMBER Sep. 5 Wheel A Way (24th Annual), Three

To register, please visit: www.tallpinesconservancy.org or email info@tallpinesconservancy.org

Reforstation Camp, Suamico, WI, Off Road Race, WORS presented by Trek, http:// wors.org/schedule/reforestation-ramble, titletownflyer@ yahoo.com, (920) 362-6617

*Tall Pines Conservancy is a 501 (c) (3) non-proﬁt organization. Registration is a tax deductible donation.

Aug. 27 Clips Beer & Film Tour, Olin Park,

Fairgrounds, Sturgeon Bay,

Madison, WI, Special Event, New Belgium Brewing,

challenging and zany cross

Limit 450 Riders

Lakes, WI, Fun Ride, http:// www.threelakes.com,

800-972-6103 Sep. 5 - Sep. 6, Cross of the Century, Door County WI, Cyclocross Race, A race set at the Door County

Join us September 5th, 2015 for the 24th annual

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The 2015 7th Annual Kickapoo BRAVE Ride

Fairgrounds during Door County Century weekend.,

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920-606-3216 Sep.5 - Sep. 6, Copper Harbor Trails Festival by Bell’s Beer, Copper Harbor, MI, Off Road Race, http:// www.copperharbortrails.org,

Sep. 6 Treadfest Mountain Bike Race (WORS#10), The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva, WI, Off-Road Race, TreadHead Cycling, TREADFEST offers the “toughest” course on the WORS circuit including the infamous Colorado Heartbreaker, with other activities for riders and families alike., http://wors.org/schedule/ treadfest

Sep. 6 Sugar River Triathlon, Community Park, Belleville, WI, Special Event, http://www.racedayeventsllc.com/content/sugar-river-triathlon, raceday@ racedayeventsllc.com

Sept. 12 WEMS (#7) RASTA Rock N Root, Washburn Trails, Rhinelander, WI, Off Road Race, http://wemseries.com, Plansky.Jason@gmail.com

Maywood Earth Ride Saturday, September 19 Featuring the 112-Mile Iron Raccoon 12, 25, 50, 70 and 100-mile routes Sheboygan, WI

www.GoMaywood.org 920-459-3906

Sep. 12 - Oct. 10, PAC Tour Southern Transcontinental, PAC Tour, Sharon, WI, Ride, San Diego, CA to Tybee Island, GA, 27 riding days 2,876 miles 107 miles per day., http://www. pactour.com/southern.html, info@pactour.com, 262-

736-2453 Sep. 12 - Sep. 12, Krankin’ for Kids charity bike ride, Trinity Lutheran

Church grounds, Mequon, WI, Ride, http://www.LSSES.org, events@lsses.org

Sep. 12 - Sep. 13, Door County Century, Sturgeon Bay Fairgrounds, Sturgeon Bay, WI, Fun Ride, Four routes, all with wellstocked shoreline rest stops, post-ride spaghetti dinner with projection screens displaying NFL games, a Bike Expo and a cyclocross race., http://www.doorcountycentury.com, director@fall50. com, 920-606-2458

Sep. 13 Ride On The Wildside, Milwaukee County Zoo, Milwaukee, WI, Fun Ride, www.ridewild.org, http://zoosociety.org/bike,

414-258-2333 Sep. 13 Harmon 100, Wilmot High School, Wilmot, WI, Ride, http://wheelmen. com,wheeling@wheelmen. com

Sep. 13 46th Annual Harmon 100 by Wheeling Wheelmen, Wilmot High School, Wilmot, WI, Ride, 25, 50, 62, 75 or 100 mile routes on well marked and quiet country roads. Cue sheets and SAG support provided. RAVE reviews every year. Free showers available after ride. Bring your own towel. Century riders should start no later than 8am., http://wheelmen.com/harmon_hundred.asp, harmonhundred@gmail.com

Sep. 14 - Sep. 18, Door County Holiday, Best Western , Sturgeon Bay, WI, Ride, Pedal Across Wisconsin, 5 Day Fully Supported Door County tour with hotel, ride as much or as little as

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Sep. 18 - Sep. 29, Provence and French Riviera Bike Tour, Provence France, Deerfield, WI, Ride, Supported tour through Provance., http:// www.bikewisconsin.com, info@bikewisconsin.com,

608-843-8412 Sep. 19 WEMS (#8) Northern kettles Fall Epic, New Fane Trails, New Fane, WI, Off Road Race, http://wemseries.com, Plansky.Jason@gmail.com

Sep. 19 Tour de Cheese, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Green County, Monroe, WI, Fun Ride, 15 or 47 mile ride through the beautiful rolling hills of Green County with stops at cheese factories to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters., http://www.bbbsgreencounty.org, skaszuba@tds. net, 608-325-7855

Sep. 19 Rockman Challenge, Christ United Methodist Church, Watertown, WI, Triathlon, http:// www.watertownchallenge. org/rockman

Sep. 19 Peninsula Century Fall Chellenge, Sister Bay Waterfront Park, Sister Bay, WI, Ride, Ride through Northern Door County’s scenic backroads and along the shore on routes of 25, 50, 62, and 100 miles. Post-ride party at Sister Bay’s Waterfront Park features food from local chefs, live music and locally

brewed beer from the Door County Brewing Company. Compete for the King of the Hills Polka King Porter jersey in our Strava Hills Challenge as well! Registration Fees: 25-mile route: $40 50-mile route: $45 Metric Century: $45 100-mile route: $45, http://www.peninsulacentury.com/fallchallenge, mdannhausen@gmail.com

Sep. 19 Maywood Earth Ride, Maywood Environmental Park, Sheboygan, WI, Ride, 12, 25, 50, 70, 100, or 112 scenic miles through Sheboygan County includes breakfast, lunch, and SAG, http://www.gomaywood.org/earthride.htm, maywood@sheboyganwi. gov, 920-459-3906

Sep. 19 Lakes & Leaves Bike Ride (16th Annual), Antigo, WI, Ride, http:// antigochamber.com, (888) 526-4523

Sep. 19 Kickapoo Brave Ride, Stump Dodger Campground, Gays Mills, WI, Ride, 7th Annual Kickapoo BRAVE (Bluffs, Rivers and Valley Event) from Gays Mills through breathtaking ridge topsand lush valley roads., http://www.KickapooBraveRide.com, info@crawfordcountywi.com,

608-326-6658 Sep. 19 Devil’s Off-Road Triathlon, Devil’s Lake State Park, Devil’s Lake, WI, Multi-Sport Event, http:// racedayeventsllc.com/content/devilsoffroad, raceday@ racedayeventsllc.com

Sep. 19 - Sep. 20, DAM COLON CANCER RIDE, Fully supported bike tour,

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Sauk Prairie, WI, Ride, Capital Brewery and Alliant Energy, 20+, 40+, 60+, Century tour around beautiful Sauk Prairie to raise funds for colon cancer research., canaryrider@yahoo.com,

Climbing Gym with ride to One Barrel Brewing Company, http://facebook.com/ boulderbikeandbrew, sarah@ bouldersgym.com,

608-370-6065

versity of Wisconsin Madison -Union South, Madison, WI, Special Event, Saris Cycling Group, Mark your calendars - The Saris Gala has raised over $900,000 to support the Wisconsin Bike Fed to become the most successful single-night bicycle advocacy fundraiser in the nation., http://www. sarisgala.org.

Sep. 19 - Sept.20 Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival, Cable, WI, Off Road Race, http://www. cheqfattire.com

Sep. 20 The Ride, Sun Prairie, WI, Sun Prairie, WI, Ride, Family friendly rides of 2, 15, 31 and 62 miles through the prairie lands of Sun Prairie to benefit for Cancer Research., http:// www.therideforlife.bike, info@therideforlife.bike

Sep. 20 Marshfield Cranberry Bike Tour,

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Sep. 20 17th Annual Autumn Trek Bike Ride, Hoffman Park, River Falls, WI, Ride, http://www. rivervalleytrails.org, 715-

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Sep. 26 Sidie Fest, Sidie Hollow County Park, Viroqua, WI, Trail Building, Kona, Vernon county parks,, Trail buidling festival with hundreds of volunteers to expand recreational opportunities and enhance our community., http://vernontrails.com/ai1ec_event/ sidiefest/?instance_id=, bluedogcycles@gmail.com,

608-637-6993 Sep. 26 Fall Color Festival, John Muir Trails, La Grange, WI, Off-Road Race, http://www.FallColorFestival.org, jameswamser@mac. com

Sep. 26 - Feb. 4, 33rd Annual Colorama Bike Tour, Kitchenette Park, Merrill, WI, Ride, Merrill Park & Recreation Department, 10, 30 or 50 mile ride to enjoy the beautiful colors on the Northwoods., http:// www.merrillparkandrec. com, 715-536-7313

Sept. 27 Hixton Forest Epic (WORS#11), Hixton Forest Park, La Crosse, WI,

Off Road Race, http://wors. org/schedule/hixon-forest,

Sep. 29 - Oct. 26, 3rd Annual Bike the Barn Quilts, Memorial Athletic Field Park, SHAWANO, WI, Ride, Bike Shawano County - Wisconsin’s Barn Quilt Capital, routes from 5-70 miles, includes breakfast, lunch, maps and sag, http:// www.shawanopathways.org, matty@frontiernet.net, 715-

Wabeno Fire Dept., 100k, or 100 mile ride through the Nicolet National Forest on gravel and dirt trails/roads. http://thebear100.com, laonarescue@gmail.com

Oct. 3 Apple Affair Bike Tour, Start/ends at

Critzman Auto Body, Galesville, WI, Fun Ride, Bikes, families, friends, orchards, great roads, and warm apple pie over the hills and along 524-2139 the roads surrounding the Coulee Region, http://www. No fees unless we succeed appleaffairbiketour.com, Home and hospital visits available info@offnfunning.com Free initial consultation

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Oct. 3 Apple Affair Bike Tour, Galesville, WI, Fun

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Oct. 3 Kickapoo Reserve Dam Challenge, Kickapoo Valley Reserve, La Farge, WI, Multi-Sport Event, http://kvr.state.wi.us/damchallenge, sadie.urban@wisconsin.gov, 608-625-2960

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Oct. 10 PertNear 20, Bluedog cycles, hubbard hills, rusty ridge and sidie hollow, Viroqua, WI, Off-Road Race, Kona, Brewdog, Kickapoo Coffee, Oskar Blues Brewing, 20 mile mountain bike race from Bluedog Cycles to Sidie Hollow and back, http://www.brewdogcoffee.com/#!events/c164h, bluedogcycles@gmail.com,

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Oct. 11 Sheboygan Bicycle Company MTB Challenge (WORS#12), Quarry View & Evergreen Park, Sheboygan, WI, Off Road Race, http://wors.org/ schedule/sheboygan/, jholcomb@fatkats.org.,

920-892-8024 Oct. 29 Boulder, Bike, & Brew, Boulders Climbing Gym, Madison, WI, Fun Ride, Boulders Climbing Gym, $6 pass at Boulders Climbing Gym with ride to One Barrel Brewing Company, http://facebook.com/ boulderbikeandbrew, sarah@ bouldersgym.com,

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608-807-1180 Nov. 6 2015 Wisconsin Bicycle Summit, Lawrence University Warch Campus Center, Appleton, WI, Special Event, Join us at Lawrence University in Appleton WI for our 2015 Wisconsin Bike Summit, includes a private reception at the Shifting Gears Exhibit., http://www.wisconsinbikefed.org, sarah.gaskell@ wisconsinbikefed.org,

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Grafton

Erik’s Bike and Board - Grafton, 1275 Washington St, www.eriksbikeshop.com, 262-377-5220 Discount Provider 64

Wheel & Sprocket - Hales Corners, 5722 S 108Th St, wheelandsprocket.com, 414529-6600 Discount Provider, Bike Fed Member Expedition Supply, Hartford, 20 W Sumner St, www.expeditionsupply.com, 262-673-7303 Discount Provider

Hayward

New Moon Ski & Bike Shop, 15569 Us Hwy 63 N, www.newmoonski.com, 715-6348685 Riverbrook Bike & Ski Shop, Hayward, 10538 Main St., riverbrookbike.com, 1715634-0437 Discount Provider

Hudson

Art Doyle’s Spokes and Pedals, 607 2Nd St, www.spokesandpedals.com, 715-3868500 Discount Provider Bike Fed Member

Total Cyclery, 2900 52Nd Street, 262-6522222 La Crosse Bike Rentals, 324 3Rd Street South, 608-782-7233

Motion To Go, 102 Lakeview Place, 715747-6585 RRB Trek Cycles & Fitness, 629 Williams St, www.rrbcyclesusa.com, 262-248-2588

Lakewood

Lakewood Ski and Sport, 15684 State Highway 32, 715-276-3071 Discount Provider

Madiscon

Motorless Motion Bicycles, 640 W Washington Ave, motorlessmotionbicycles.com, 608-443-0640 Discount Provider, Bike Fed Member Budget Bicycle, 8 N. Charter Street, 608251-8413 X101 Bike Fed Member REI-Madison, 7483 W. Towne Ave, www. rei.com, 608-833-6680 Bike Fed Member Cronometro, 1402 Williamson St, www. cronometro.com, 608-243-7760 Old Town Cycles, 920 East Johnson St, oldtowncycles.com, 608-259-8696 Revolution Cycles, 2330 Atwood Ave, , 1608-244-0009 Machinery Row Bicycles, 601 Williamson St, www.machineryrowbicycles.com, 608442-5974 Discount Provider, Bike Fed Member Trail This Bicycle Shop, 4518 Verona Road, www.trailthis.com, 608-274-8447 Discount Provider, Bike Fed Member

Janesville

Budget Bicycle Center - 1124 Regent, 1124 Regent St., budgetbicyclectr.com, 608-2518413 Discount Provider, Bike Fed Member

Kaukauna

Budget Bicycle Center - 1201 Regent, 1201 Regent Street, budgetbicyclectr.com, 608-251-8413 Discount Provider, Bike Fed Member

Michael’s Cycles, 2716 Pontiac Dr, michaelscycles.net, 608-752-7676 Discount Provider Recyclist, Inc., 631 Saunders Rd, recyclist. com, 920-759-1200 Discount Provider

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WisconsinBikeFed.org

Budget Bicycle Center - 1230 Regent, 1230 Regent St., budgetbicyclectr.com, 608-2518413 Discount Provider, Bike Fed Member

Middleton

Neenah

Budget Bicycle Center - 930 Regent, 930 Regent St, budgetbicyclectr.com, 608-2518413 Discount Provider, Bike Fed Member

Milwaukee

Cranked Bike Studio, 200 Main Street, , 1920-720-0800 Discount Provider

Erik’s Bike and Board - Downtown, 795 University Ave, www.eriksbikeshop.com, 608-250-2701 Discount Provider,

Crankdaddy’s Bicycle Works, 2170 North Prospect Ave., 1414-347-5511

Erik’s Bike and Board - West, 6610 Seybold Road, www.eriksbikeshop.com, 608-278-9000 Discount Provider,

Middleton Cycle, 6641 University Ave, , 1608-831-7433 Discount Provider Bigfoot Bike and Skate LLC, 2481 South Kinnickinnic Ave, www.bigfootbikeandskate.com, 1312-401-8491

DreamBikes-Milwaukee, 2021A North Martin Luther King Dr., www.dream-bikes. org, 414-763-0909 Milwaukee Bicycle Collective, 2910 W. Clyborn Street, 414-431-0825

Erik’s Bike and Board -East, 1651 Thierer Road, www.eriksbikeshop.com, 608-2449825 Discount Provider,

Milwaukee Bike & Skate Rental, Veteran’S Park, 414-273-1343

Trek Bicycle Store - Madison East, 1706 Eagan Rd, trekstoremadison.com, 608-4428738 Discount Provider,

Vulture Space, 651 N Plankinton Ave, , 414-301-1661

Trek Bicycle Store - Madison West, 8108 Mineral Point Rd, trekstoremadison.com, 608-833-8735 Discount Provider, DreamBikes-Madison, 4245 W Beltline Hwy, www.dream-bikes.org, 608-467-6315 Discount Provider

Manitowoc

Heavy Pedal Bicycles, 826 South 8Th Street, heavypedalbicycles.com, 920-6520888 The Bicycle & Fitness Co, 301 N 8Th St, bikenfit.com, 920-682-1944 Broken Spoke - Manitowoc, 1010 Washington St., www.brokenspokebikes.com, 920-652-0950 Discount Provider Marinette Cycle Center, 1555 Pierce Ave, 715-735-5442 Discount Provider

Marshfield

The Sports Den, 1202 S Central Ave, www. thesportsden.net, 715-384-8313 Discount Provider

Menomonee Falls

Emery’s Bicycle & Super Fitness Store, N88 W15036 Main St, www.emerys.com, 262-255-0770 Discount Provider

Menomonie

Simple Sports, 326 Main St E, 715-233-3493 Discount Provider

Mequon

BELGIANWERKX, 10802 N Port Washington Rd, www.belgianwerkx.com, 414-4031081 Discount Provider, Bike Fed Member

Truly Spoken Cycles, 600 E. Center St, , 414-263-2453

Ben’s Cycle & Fitness Center Inc., 1018 W. Lincoln Ave, www.benscycle.net, 414-3842236 Discount Provider, Bike Fed Member Coast In Bikes, 703 S. 2Nd St., www.coastinbikes.com, 414-502-7259 Discount Provider, Bike Fed Member Wheel & Sprocket - North Shore, 6940 N Santa Monica Blvd, wheelandsprocket.com, 414 247-8100 Discount Provider, Bike Fed Member Cory The Bike Fixer, 2410 N Murray Ave, 414-967-9446 Discount Provider

Gear N Up Bicycle Shop, 1276 W Winneconne Ave, 920-722-2949

New Frankin

Trikes to Bikes & More, 5286 Warehouse Dr., 920-866-2453 Discount Provider, Bike Fed Member

Onalaska

Blue Heron Bicycle Works LLC., 213 Main St, www.blueheronbikes.com, 608-783-7433 Discount Provider, Bike Fed Member River Trail Cycles, 106 Mason Street, www. rivertrailcycles.com, 608-519-5757 Discount Provider, Bike Fed Member

Oshkosh

Bicycle Outlet, 2550 S Washburn St, , 920230-4668 Oshkosh Cyclery & Fitness, 1030-B 20Th Ave, oshkoshcyclery.com, 920-231-2211 Discount Provider, Bike Fed Member Wheel & Sprocket - Oshkosh, 1451 S. Washburn, wheelandsprocket.com, 920232-0900 Discount Provider, Bike Fed Member

Pewaukee

Attitude Sports - Pewaukee, 203 W. Wisconsin Ave, www.attitudesports.com, 262-695-7433

Phillips

The Crazy Loon, 125 N. Lake Ave (Hwy 13), 715-339-6254

Platteville

Emery’s Third Coast Tri Shops, 9929 W Lisbon Ave, www.emerys.com, 414-463-0770 Discount Provider

Momentum Bicycle, 25 West Main Street, 608-348-6888 Discount Provider

The Bikesmiths, 2865 N Murray Ave, , 414332-1330 Discount Provider

Back Door Bike Shop, 828 Eastern Ave, , 920-893-9786

Plymouth

Minocqua

Port Washington

Z-Best Bikes, 329 Front St, 772-713-1416

Racine

B J’s Sportshop Inc., 917 N Us Highway 51, 715-356-3900 Chequamegon’s Adventure Company, 8576 U.S. 51, www.paddlerama.com, 715 356-1618 Discount Provider

Monona

Village Pedaler, 5511 Monona Dr, 608-2210311

Monroe

Stonehall Bicycle, 921 15Th Ave, www. stonehallbicycle.com, 608-328-3278 Discount Provider, Bike Fed Member

Mukwonago

Won-A-Go Biking, 106 Main St, 262-3634770

ZuZu Pedals, LLC, 221 North Franklin St, zuzupedals.com, 262-208-6571 Racine Cyclery & Fitness LLC., 4615 Washington Ave, www.racinecyclery.com, 262-637-7241 Bike Fed Member 3rd Coast Bicycles, 210 Third Street, www.3rdcoastbikes.com, 262-634-0484 Discount Provider, Bike Fed Member

Rhinelander

Bikes and Boards, 1670 N Stevens St, , 715369-1999 Mel’s Trading Post, 105 South Brown St., , 1715-362-5800

Rice Lake

Grinders Sports, 816 Hammond Ave E, grinders-bikes.tripod.com, 715 736-7858

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Ripon

Mr. Barts Bike Shop, 316 Doty St, 920-748-7801

River Falls

CrankWorx Bike Shop, 122 South Main St., crankworxbikeshop.com, 715-629-7246 The Route Bike Shop, 161 Bobwhite St., , 715-425-8684 Discount Provider

Shawano

Mountain Bay Outfitter, 620 S Main St, , 715-526-8823 Discount Provider

Sheboygan

Johnnieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bike Shop, 1001 Michigan Ave, , 920-452-0934

Wolfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cycling & Fitness, 1702 South 12Th St, www.wolfcycle.com, 920-457-0664 Discount Provider

Sheboygan Falls

Bicycle Works LLC, 1114 Plankview Green Blvd, 920467-4549

Shorewood

Rainbow Jersey Bicycle Shop, 4600 N Wilson Dr, www.rainbowjersey.com, 414961-1110 Discount Provider

Somerset

Pedal Mill, 325 Garfield St.,

Sparta

Speeds Bicycle & Electric Motors, 1126 John St., 608269-2315

St. Croix Falls

Cyclova XC, 125 N. Washington St., 715-483-3275

Star Prairie

Russellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sport Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bike, 703 Jewell St, 715-248-3644

Stevens Point

Campus Cycle & Sport Shop, 1732 4Th Ave, 715-341-2151 Hostel Shoppe, 3201 John Joanis Dr, www.hostelshoppe. com, 715-341-4340

Stoughton

Stoton Cycle, 229 East Main Street, www.stotoncycle.com, 608-877-1134 Bike Fed Member

Nor Door Sport & Cyclery, Sturgeon Bay, 60 South Madison, nordoorsports.com, Discount Provider

Sun Prairie

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Sun City Cyclery & Skate, 235 E Main St, 608-837-2453 Discount Provider

Thiensville

Extreme Ski & Bike, 235 N Main St, www.extremeskiandbike.com, 262-242-1442 Discount Provider

Trempealeau

Green Heron Bicycle Works, 11369 Main St., www.heron. bike, 608-534-7433

Two Rivers

Broken Spoke - 2 Rivers, 1200 Washington S.

Verona

Atkins Verona Bicycle Shoppe, 517 Half Mile Rd, www.atkinsbike.com, 608845-6644 Rocket Bicycle Studio, 403 Venture Court #1, www. rocketbicyclestudio.com, 608239-383 Discount Provider

Viroqua

Bluedog Cycles Inc, 210 N State St, 608-637-6993

Watertown

2 Rivers Bicycle & Outdoor, 2 East Main Street, 920-2614400 Discount Provider, Bike Fed Member

Waukesha

M&M Bike Repair, 1309 Summit Ave, 414-542-5912 Cyclesmith, 1314 S. West Avenue, 262-544-5004 Discount Provider Fox River Sports & Spas, Ltd, 143 E North St, 262-5445557 Discount Provider Mokros Cycle, N6 W23757 Bluemound Rd, 262-521-1300 Discount Provider Trailside Cycle, 732 Clinton St, www.trailsidecycle.com, 262-542-2453 Discount Provider

Waupaca

Mid-Life Cycle, 221 N Main St, (715) 256-9701

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Sturgeon Bay

S. Madison Avenue

Sports Unlimited, 2900 S Main St, 715-234-7273 Discount Provider

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Waupun

Ron’s Lawn and Sport, 650 W Main St, , 920-324-3181

Wausau

Builer’s Cycle & Fitness Center, 215 S 3Rd Ave, www.buildersbike.com, 1715-842-4185

Tour Seven Sports, 2030 Chestnut St, 715-424-2242

Withee

Hene Supply, N14704 French Town Ave., 715-229-4530

Rib Mountain Cycles, Inc., 4001 D Rib Mountain Dr., www.ribmountaincycles.net, 715-359-3925 Discount Provider

BIKE CLUBS

Shepherd & Schaller Sporting Goods, 324 Scott St, 715-845-5432 Discount Provider

Antigo

Trek Bicycle Store - Wausau, 2601 Stewart Street, 715-845-7433 Discount Provider

Wautoma

Wade’z Bike and Adventure Shop, 415 E. Main St., www.wadezbike.com, 920-7873282

Wauwatosa

BikeSweets.com, 6838 Maple Terrace, www.bikesweets.com, 1877-798-7933 Johnson’s Cycle & Fitness, 6916 W North Ave, www.johnsonsbikeshop.com, 414-4762341 Discount Provider, Bike Fed Member

West Allis

Allis Bike & Fitness, 9622 W National Ave, www.allisbike.com, 414-327-1290

West Bend

Mountain Outfitters, 109 S Main St, 262335-0424 Pedal Moraine, 1701 Evergreen St, pedalmoraine.com, 262-338-2453 Discount Provider

Weston

Sprocketz Bike Shop, 3910 Schofield Ave #8, sprocketzbikeshop.com, 715-359-7600 Discount Provider, Bike Fed Member

White Lake

White Lake Market, 633 Bissell St. P.O. Box 215, 715-882-8419

Whitefish Bay

Erik’s Bike and Board -Whitefish Bay, 151 E. Silver Spring, www.eriksbikeshop.com, 414 831-1001 Discount Provider,

Antigo Bike & Ski Club, , info@antigobikeandskiclub.com, www.antigobikeandskiclub.com

Appleton

Fox Cities Cycling Club, 920 850 1215, , www.foxcitiescycling.org Fox Cities Triathlon Club, , acherkasky@ new.rr.com, www.foxtriclub.com

Eau Claire Pie Riders, 715-831-6210, ECPieRiders@yahoogroups.com, , Overdrive Cycling Club, 715 832-6149, swmcmahon@charter.net, www.OverdriveCycling.com

Elkhorn

Walworth County Indoor BMX, 815-8748719, rkfdbmx@aol.com, www.walworthbmx.com

Fond Du Lac

Fond du Lac BMX Club, , bmxironlung@ charter.net, www.fdlbmxclub.com

Glendale

North Coast Cycling Association, 715779-3337, meldi793@aim.com, northcoastcycling.org/index.htm, Bike Fed Member

Bloomer

Chippewa Valley Cycling Club, , bob. schwartz@sbcglobal.net, www.cvccbike. com/

Buffalo Grove

Wheeling Wheelmen, 847-867-6724, jbeemster@aol.com, www.wheelmen.com, Bike Fed Member

Cable

Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association - CAMBA, 715/798-3599, camba@cheqnet.net, www.cambatrails. org, Bike Fed Member Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival, 715 798-3594, cheqfat@cheqnet.net, www. cheqfattire.com, Bike Fed Member

Cedarburg

Ozaukee Bicycle Club, 262-573-5483, ozaukeebicycleclub@gmail.com, www. eteamz.com/ozaukeebicycleclub

XXX Racing AthletiCo, management@ xxxracing.org, www.xxxracing.org

BicycleWise & Sport Fitness, 1155 W Main St, www.bicyclewise.com, 262-4734730 Discount Provider, Bike Fed Member

McHenry County Bicycle Club, 000000-0000, mumfordg@charter.net, www. mchenrybicycleclub.org, Bike Fed Member

Chippewa Off Road Bike Assoc. (CORBA), 715-839-7198, dean_roth@hotmail. com, chippewaoffroad.org

Bayfield

Quiet Hut Sports, 186 W Main St, 262-473-2950

Bring’s Cyclery & Fitness Inc, 1710 8Th St S, 715-423-5520

Eau Claire

Fort Atkinson

Baraboo Sharks Cycling Team, www. facebook.com/BarabooSharks

Chicago

Wisconsin Rapids

Midwest Sports Events, 920-338-8741, gloria@midwestsportsevents.com, www. midwestsportsevents.com, Bike Fed Member

Baraboo

Whitewater

Backyard Bikes and Ski, W6098 Hwy 12, www.backyardbikes.com, 62-495-8600

De Pere

Great Lakes Randonneurs, 773-862-9879, glrinfo@glrrando.org, www.glrrando.org

Crystal Lake

Jefferson County Bicycle Club, , 2riversbicycle@gmail.com, 2riversbicycle.com Velocause, 312-375-3171, Chip@Velocause. org, velocause.org

Green Bay

Bay Shore Bicycle Club, 920-338-1764, gberns@new.rr.com, www.bayshorebikeclub.org/index.php, Bike Fed Member Green Bay Bicycle Collective, 920-2460098, heather@gbbicycle.org, www.gbbicycle.org

Hartland

UWM Tri-Team, 2625658835, jendusaj@ uwm.edu

Hudson

Big Ring Flyers, www.bigringflyers.bravehost.com River Valley Trails, 715-386-6649, jmwebber@sbcglobal.net, www.rivervalleytrails. org, Bike Fed Member

Janesville

Janesville Velo Club, 608-757-1378, fredbiker@hotmail.com, www.veloclub.org, Bike Fed Member Rock Trail Coalition, 608-754-7004, volunteerRTC@charter.net, rocktrail. wordpress.com

Kenosha

Kenosha Drivers Club, , rumme@yahoo. com, www.kenoshadriversclub.com Kenosha Velosport, , mikchi90@wi.rr. com, www.kenoshavelosport.org

La Crosse

Driftless Region Bicycle Coalition, 715586-1736, info@driftlessbicycle.org, www. driftlessbicycle.org

UW La Crosse Triathlon Team, www.uwlax.edu/triathlon

UW Madison Cycling Team, cbrummitt@wisc.edu, www. uwcycling.com

La Crosse Velo Club, , triathlon@hotmail.com, lacrosseveloclub.blogspot.com

UW Madison Triathlon Team, , uwtriathlon@gmail. com, www.uwtriathlon.com

Lake Geneva

Wednesday Night Bike Rides, www.wnbr.org

Lakes Area Physical Therapy, 262 248-9902, johnvanpt@ yahoo.com, www.lakesareapt. com/index.html Spoke in the Mud, noemail@ noemail.com White River Cycle Club, www.whiterivercycleclub.com

Libertyville

Manitowoc

Heavy Pedal Velo Club, 920-652-0888, heavypedalbicycles@att.net, heavypedalbicycles.com Lakeshore Pedalers, Inc., , vicsiehr@yahoo.com, www. lakeshorepedalers.com

Bicycle Club of Lake County, 847-548-5084, smithia_simmons@hotmail.com, www.bikebclc.com, Bike Fed Member

Mcfarland

Luxemburg

Menomonee Falls

NEW KRANKS, 9208455763, chris.daming@gmail.com, sites.google.com/site/ newkranks

Madison

Bombay Bicycle Club, 608-798-2892, mark.maffitt@ gmail.com, www.bombaybicycle.org, Bike Fed Member Capital Brewery Bike Club, 608-516-5551, l1svr@yahoo. com, capitalbikeclub.org, Bike Fed Member Capital Off-Road Pathfinders, 608-772-5970, nelson. donovan@gmail.com, www. madcitydirt.org, Capitol Velo Club (women only), , info@capitolveloclub. com, www.capitolveloclub. com Chain Smokers MTB Team, www.chainsmokers.org, Different Spokes, , davedean@execpc.com, personalpages.tds.net/~rherbst/, Great Dane Velo Club, , wyntopia@hotmail.com <wyntopia@hotmail.com>, www. facebook.com/greatdaneveloclub?ref=stream Mad Bike Polo, www.madbikepolo.org, Mad Trail FORCS (female off-road cyclists), rccallaway@sbcglobal.net, www. madforcs.org The Flying Bobcats, 607-6282019, mjhanson02@hotmail. com, www.flyingbobcats.com

Fraboni’s Porketta Pedalers, (608) 444-8473, ron. sweeney@charter.net, www. bamsride.com Team Hobby Racer, 262-7030943, LKellogg@aol.com

Menomonie

UW-Stout Cycling Club, rizzop@uwstout.edu, urec. uwstout.edu/clubs/cycling

BICYCLEWISE.COM • SOTHERLANDBIKES.COM 1155 w. main st, whitewater • 262-473-4730

Middleton

Team 242, 608-770-0875, team242@gmail.com, www. team242.com, Bike Fed Member

Milwaukee

Bay View Bicycle Club, Inc., 262 366 6371, rtemple161@ gmail.com, www.bayviewbikeclub.org, Bike Fed Member

Ride the scenic roads of Waukesha County.

Cream City Bikers, , creamcitybikers@gmail.com, www. facebook.com/pages/CreamCity-Bikers/197706486938817 Cream City Cycle Club Inc., 414-299-9398, pres_creamcitycc@yahoo.com, www. creamcitycycleclub.com, Bike Fed Member Hampshire Cycle Club, membership@hampshirecc. org, www.hampshirecc.org Marquette University Cycling Club, , matthew. kaminecki@mu.edu Medical College of Wisconsin, , info@mcowcyclingclub. org, www.mcowcyclingclub. org Milwaukee Junior Cycling Club, , bkoch54@sbcglobal. net

New Members Welcome! Organized ride options 3x weekly.

springcityspinners.org

MKE Bike Polo Club, , jake@ mkebikepolo.com, www.mkebikepolo.com

starvedrockcycling@yahoo. com, www.starvedrockcycling. com

Mkebke, , steveroche@mkebke.com, www.mkebke.com

Phillips

Northwestern Mutual Bicycle Club, 414-665-2522, patmurphy@northwesternmutual.com Team Pegasus, www.teampegasuscycling.com,

The Bicycling Club for Metro Milwaukee Rides for cyclists of all abilities Ride season April – October Saturday and Sunday Rides Wed. a.m. & Thurs. p.m. rides Breakfast rides Bike & Grill rides  P.M. pub rides Show and Go rides Easy rides for new riders New shorter routes for 2015 Ride paces set for each ride: A = 16+ mph, fast paced B = 13-16, regrouping midpoint C + 10-13, regrouping, no drops D = 10 mph, no drops, ride in group We feature loop rides from 20 – 60+ miles during the season from many diﬀerent ride start locations, geared to riders from beginner to old vet. We welcome you to view our online Event Calendar and come ride with us. We provide cue sheets, ride leaders on most rides, ride and a congenial riding experience! Find out more about us! See our full Ride Schedule and sign up at:

www.creamcitycycleclub.com

The Pedal Pusher Society, , pedalpushersociety@gmail. com, pedalpushersociety.org UW-Milwaukee Cycling Club, , cycling@uwm.edu, www4.uwm.edu/studentorg/ cycling VELO TROCADERO, 414-975-2170, luke.holtan@ dresser.com

Minoqua

Lakeland Area Mountain Bike Org., , pzenti@newnorth.net, www.facebook.com/ group.php?gid=77896041286

Mlwaukee

Bella Donnas cycling club, , belladonnamke@gmail.com, www.thebelladonnas.org/Welcome.html, Bike Fed Member

Flambeau Freewheelers Bicycle Club, 715-339-4486, zumach@pctcnet.net, flambeau-freewheelers.webs.com

Platteville

Chain Reaction Bicycling Club, www.chainreactioncycling.org UW Platteville Cycling Club, www.uwpcycling.blogspot. com UW-Platteville Cycling Club, , uwpcycling@gmail. com, www.uwplatt.edu/org/ uwpcycling

Portage

MadCity Velo Club, 608-7720598, Db.dettlaff@charter. net, www.madcityvelo.com

Racine

Kenosha-Racine Bike Club, 262-939-1577, krbikeclub@ hotmail.com, www.krbikeclub. com, Bike Fed Member

Rhinelander

Hodag BMX Club, www. hodagbmx.org,

Montfort

Rice Lake

Neenah

Ripon

Neillsville

Sheboygan

New Glarus

UW Sheboygan Bike Club, 920-459-6658, www.sheboygan.uwc.edu/studentlife/studentActivities/cyclingClub. htm

Panther Cycling Club, chadcoyier@panthercycling.com Team Wheel & Sprocket, 920-470-8107, morgan. wiswall@sbcglobal.net, teamwheelandsprocket.com, Bike Fed Member Neillsville Area Single Track Inhabitants, 715-743-4134, smeurett@yahoo.com, www. worba.org/nasti Sugar River Peddler’s, personalpages.tds.net/~raven1/ join.html

Oshkosh

Oshkosh Cycling Club, 920303-5906, wloberger@charter.net, www.oshkoshcyclingclub.com, Bike Fed Member Winnebagoland BMX, 920-277-3691, jkmcvickar@ sbcglobal.net, www.winnebagolandbmx.org

Ottowa

Starved Rock Cycling Association, 815-830-4291,

Northroads bicycle club, 715-234-4127 Ripon College Red Hawks Cycling Team, 920-748-8322, dammr@ripon.edu, www. ripon.edu/Athletics/cycling/ index.html Fat Kats Mountain Bike Club-Northern Kettle Moraine, 920-208-8471, dano@ fatkats.org, www.fatkats.org

Southeastern

WISIL HPVers, , warren. beauchamp@transamerica. com, www.recumbents.com/ wisil/main.asp Heartland Bike Club, 715340-3132, info@heartlandclub.org, www.heartlandclub. org, Bike Fed Member UW Stevens Point Cycling Team, , , www.uwsp.edu/stuorg/mntnbike

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BIKING on MADELINE ISLAND â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Madeline Island is the largest of the Apostle Islands & the only one with a year-round population. It is an ideal biking destination with 27 miles of paved, flat surface & scenery ranging from forests & farmsteads to beaches & lagoons. Dining & lodging is available on the island.

T h e M A D E L I N E I S L A N D F E R R Y L I N E p r o v i d e s p a s s e n g e r, b i k e & car transportation, with multiple trips daily from Bayfield.

For ferr y schedule and rates, v i s i t M A D F E R R Y. C O M o r c a l l 7 1 5 . 7 4 7 . 2 0 5 1 .

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Stoughton

Stoton Cycle Club, 608-8771134, stotoncycle@sbcglobal. net, Bike Fed Member

Superior/Duluth

Cyclists of Gitchee-Gumee Shores WORBA, chair@ coggs.com, www.coggs.com

Sussex

Hollander Benelux Racing, 4142185178, csdemp@yahoo. com, hollandercycling.com

Verona

Brazen Dropouts Cycling Club, 608-848-5561, officers@ brazendropouts.org, www. brazendropouts.org

Waterloo

Trek Midwest Team, 920478-2191 EXT12164, david_blomme@trekbikes.com, www.fisher-mrt.blogspot.com, Bike Fed Member

Watertown

Watertown Bicycle Club, www.watertownbicycleclub.com

Wauconda

Wisconsin Bicycling Meetup, 847-370-4175, ronster1999@earthlink.net, www. meetup.com/Wisconsin-Bicycling, Bike Fed Member

Waukesha

CZ Velo, 000-000-0000, mark.hughes@med.ge.com, www.czvelo.com, Bike Fed Member Spring City Spinners Bicycle Club, 262-607-2722, president@springcityspinners.org, www.springcityspinners.org, Bike Fed Member Couples on Wheels, 7152813800, jflonll@hotmail. com, couplesonwheels.com, Bike Fed Member

3 cabins on Trout Lake in Boulder Jct. WI. Beautiful location, 1/4 mile from bike trail. Fully furnished with full kitchens, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. VISIT US AT FIESTAONTHELAKE.COM

WI Tandem Club (Couples on Wheels COWS), 715-2580733, jlonll@wildblue.net, www.couplesonwheels.com, Bike Fed Member

Wausau

Wausau Wheelers Bicycle Club, (715) 355-7590, TimBob@Charter.net, WausauWheelers.org

Wauwatosa

Colectivo Mountain Bike Team, , alterramtb@hotmail. com, www.facebook.com/ColectivoCoffeeMTB, Team Wisconsin Cycling Club, 414.750.3997, bpchristopherson@gmail.com, team-

wisconsincycling.com, Bike Fed Member Tosa Spokesmen, tosaspokesmen-owner@ yahoogroups.com

West Allis

Metro Milwaukee Mountain Bikers WORBA, , bennos@ execpc.com, www.worba.org/ chapters/metro.html

Whitehall

Bicycle Club Trempealeau County, 715-797-6342, cycleonron@yahoo.com, www.ridebctc.com, Bike Fed Member

Whitewater

UW-Whitewater Cycling Club, cycling@uww.edu, orgs. uww.edu/cycling

Wisconsin Rapids

Central Wisconsin BMX, 715-424-5520, info@cwbmx. org, www.cwbmx.org

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Baka Mountain Bike Club, 414-235-6673 , www.wisconsinbiking.com/clubs/listing. cfm?clubID=2 Point Pursuit Racing, 715343-0721, www.pointpursuit. org Redline Triathlon Club, info@redlinetriclub.org, www. redlinetriclub.org River Valley Cycling Club, 608-687-3054, www.rivervalleycyclingclub.org/contact/ contact.htm Southern Kettle Moraine Chapter IMBA, 262-3178272, jim_wiser1@yahoo.com, southernkettles.org/wordpress/, Team Extreme Cycling, 262242-1442, www.teamextremecycling.com Team Mack Racing Association, , gsdoer@aol.com, www. teammackracing.org TreadHead Cycling, bikeguydon@gmail.com, Twin Cities Bicycling Club, 651-246-3863, pres@biketcbc. org, Washington County Bicycle Club, dlhanrahan@yahoo. com, Wausau Wheelers, www. wausauwheelers.org WIN, 920-988-7498, kathy@ wincycling.org, www.wors.org

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TRAILS Central 400 State Trail* Reedsburg-Elroy, 22-miles crushed limestone, 608-524-2850, http://dnr.wi.gov/ topic/parks/name/400/ Bannerman Trail Waushara, 7-miles dirt, gravel, shared horse trail, , http://www.traillink.com/trail/ bannerman-trail.aspx Elroy-Sparta State Trail Elroy-Sparta, 32-miles crushed limestone, 608-463-7109, http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/ parks/name/elroysparta/ Green Circle State Trail Stevens Point, 26-mile paved, 715-346-1531, http://greencircletrail.org Mountain-Bay State Trail Wausau-Green Bay, 83-miles crushed limestone, 920-448-4466, http://dnr.wi.gov/ topic/parks/name/mountainbay/ Omaha Trail Camp Douglas-Elroy, 13-miles hard surface trail, 608-847-9389, http://www.trailsfromrails.com/el_Omaha_trail.htm Tomorrow River State Trail Plover-Manawa, 29-miles crushed limestone, 715-346-1433, http://dnr.wi.gov/ topic/parks/name/tomorrowriv/ Wild Goose State Trail Fond du Lac-Clyman Junction, 34-miles crushed limestone, 920-929-3135, http:// dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/wildgoose/

East Central Devil’s River State Trail Denmark-Rockwood, 8-miles crushed stone, 920-683-4189, http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/devilsriver/

Mariners-Rawley Point Trails Manitowoc-Two Rivers, 14-miles paved asphalt/crushed limestone, 920-683-4388, www.marinerstrail.net Mascoutin Valley State Trail Ripon-Berlin, 20-miles crushed limestone, 920-929-3135, http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/ parks/name/mascoutin/ Newton-Blackmour State Trail Village of Oneida â€“ Black Creek, 9-miles crushed stone, 920-832-4790, http://dnr. wi.gov/topic/parks/name/newton/ Old Plank Road Trail Plymouth-Sheboygan, 17-miles paved asphalt, 800-457-9497, www.travelwisconsin.com Rawley Point Recreational Trail Two Rivers - Point Beach State Park, 5-miles crushed limestone, 920-793-5565, Wild Goose State Trail Fond du Lac-Clyman Junction, 34-miles crushed limestone, 920-929-3135, http:// dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/wildgoose/ Wiouwash State Trail Birnamwood-Split Rock and Hortonville-Oshkosh, 41-miles crushed limestone, 920-232-1960, http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/ parks/name/wiouwash/

Northeast Ahnapee State Trail Casco-Algoma-Sturgeon Bay, 46-miles crushed limestone, 920-388-7199, http:// dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/ahnapee/ Agonikak Trail Watersmeet, 12 mile paved, , http://www. wildernesslakestrails.org/

Eisenbahn State Trail West Bend-Eden, 25-miles asphalt/crushed limestone, 262-335-5080, http://dnr.wi.gov/ topic/parks/name/eisenbahn/

Bearskin State Trail Minocqua & Tomahawk, 18-miles & 6-mile crushed limestone trails, 715-536-8773, http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/bearskin/

Friendship State Trail Brillionâ€“Forest Junction, 4-miles crushed limestone, 920-439-1008, http:// dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/friendship/

Devil’s River State Trail Denmark-Rockwood, 8-miles crushed stone, 920-683-4189, http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/devilsriver/

Fox Cities Trails Neenah-Menasha, mixed paved trails, (920) 832-5905, Fox River State Trail Green Bay, 25-miles asphalt/crushed limestone, 920-448-4466, http://dnr.wi.gov/ topic/parks/name/foxriver/ Heart of Vilas County Trail St. Germain, 40-miles paved, 800-2363006, http://www.oneidacountywi.com/ tr-hovc.php Manitowish Waters Trail Manitowish Waters, 6.1-mile paved, http:// www.mwbiketrail.org Mountain-Bay State Trail Wausau-Green Bay, 83-miles crushed limestone, 920-448-4466, http://dnr.wi.gov/ topic/parks/name/mountainbay/ Newton-Blackmour State Trail Village of Oneida Black Creek, 9-miles crushed stone, 920-832-4790, http://dnr. wi.gov/topic/parks/name/newton/ Nicolet State Trail Tipler, Long Lake, Newald, Cavour, Laona, Wabeno, Townsend, Mountain, Suring, Gillet, 89-mile crushed limestone, 888-8890049, http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/ nicolet/ Oconto River State Trail Oconto-Stiles Junction, 8-miles crushed stone, 920-834-6995, http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/oconto/ Sunset Trail (Peninsula State Park) Fish Creek, 9.6-miles crushed limeston, 920-868-3258, http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/ parks/name/peninsula/trails.html Three Eagle Trail Three Lakes-Eagle River, 11-mile crushed limestone, 715-479-6400, www.3eagletrail. com Trestle Trail Neenah-Menasha, 1-mile paved, 877-3039200, www.foxcitiesgreenways.org Wilderness Lakes Trail Land O’ Lakes, Watersmeet, 75 miles of trails and routes, 800-236-3432, http:// www.wildernesslakestrails.org

Wolf River State Trail Crandon, Lily, Hollister, White Lake, 37-mile crushed stone, ballast rock, 715-4783475, http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/ parks/name/wolfriver/

Northwest Cattail State Trail Amery, Turtle Lake, Almena, 18-mile crushed stone, 715537-6295, http://dnr.wi.gov/ topic/parks/name/cattail/ Chippewa River State Trail Eau Claire-Durand, 30-miles hard surface trail, 715-5599825, http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/ parks/name/capcity/ Eau Claire City Trails Eau Claire, 4-miles of paved trails, 715-839-5032, http:// www.eauclairewi.gov/index. aspx?page=79 Gandy Dancer State Trail St. Croix Falls-Danbury, 98-miles; southern segment consists of crushed limestone, 715-485-9294, http://dnr. wi.gov/topic/parks/name/ gandydancer/ Old Abe State Trail Chippewa Falls - Cornell, 20-miles paved asphalt, 715723-0331, http://dnr.wi.gov/ topic/parks/name/oldabe/ Osaugie Trail Superior, 5-mile paved, , http://www.ci.superior.wi.us/ index.aspx?NID=235 Pine Line Recreation Trail Medford-Prentice, 26.2 miles, 800-269-4505, www.medfordwis.com Red Cedar State Trail Menomonie-Chippewa River Valley, 15-miles crushed limestone, 715.232.1242, http:// dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/ redcedar/

Saunders State TrailSuperior - Into Minnesota, 8.4 Mile, 715-378-2219, http://dnr. wi.gov/topic/parks/name/ saunders/ Stower Seven Lakes State Trail Amery-Dresser, 14-miles crushed stone, 715-485-9294, http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/ parks/name/stower7lakes Tuscobia State Trail Park Falls, Loretta, Draper, Winter, Ojibwa, Radisson, Couderay, Birchwood, 74-mile crushed gravel, 715-266-7032, http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/ parks/name/tuscobia/ Wild Rivers State Trail Solon Springs, Gordon, Minong, Trego, Spooner, Haugen, Rice Lake, 104 miles crushed limestone, 715-3782219, http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/ parks/name/wildrivers/

South Central 400 State Trail* Reedsburg-Elroy, 22-miles crushed limestone, 608-5242850, http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/ parks/name/400/ Badger State Trail Madison-Illinois border, 40-miles crushed limestone/ ashpalt, 608-527-2335, http:// dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/ badger/ Cannonball Path Fitchburg, 2.3 mile paved, 608.270.420, http://www.city. fitchburg.wi.us/departments/ cityHall/publicWorks/CannonballPath.php Capital City State Trail Madison, 17-miles asphalt-paved trails, 608-2243730, http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/ parks/name/capcity/

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Glacial Drumlin State Trail Waukesha-Cottage Grove, 52-mile crushed limestone/asphalt, 920-648-8774, dnr. wi.gov/topic/parks/name/glacialdrumlin/ Glacial River Trail Fort Atkinson, 16-miles paved, 920-5637781, http://www.travelwisconsin.com/ traffic-free-paved/glacial-river-biketrail-200141 Janesville Spring Brook Trail Janesville, 5-miles paved, 608-755-3025, http://www.traillink.com/trail/springbrook-trail.aspx Mascoutin Valley State Trail Ripon-Berlin, 20-miles crushed limestone, 920-929-3135, http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/ parks/name/mascoutin/ Military Ridge State Trail Verona-Dodgeville, 40-miles crushed limestone/asphalt, 608-437-7393, http://dnr. wi.gov/topic/parks/name/militaryridge/

Southeast Brookfield Greenway Trails Brookfield, 12-miles asphalt paved trails, 262-796-6675, www.ci.brookfield.wi.us

North Shore Trail Racine, 3-miles paved, publicworks.racineco.com/Biking/

Bugline Trail Menomonee Falls-Merton, 12-miles crushed limestone,, 262-548-7801,www.waukeshacounty.gov/defaultwc.aspx?id=39530

Oak Leaf Trail Milwaukee, 100 mile loop paved trails/on road routes,, 414-257-7275, www.county. milwaukee.gov/OakLeafTrail8289.htm

Eisenbahn State Trail West Bend-Eden, 25-miles asphalt/crushed limestone, 262-335-5080, http://dnr.wi.gov/ topic/parks/name/eisenbahn/

Pike Bike Trail Kenosha, 10.2miles, 800-654-7309, www. travelwisconsin.com

Fox River Trail Waukesha, 6-mile paved, http://www. midwestroads.com/craigholl/bike/foxriverwauk.html Glacial Drumlin State Trail Waukesha-Cottage Grove, 52-mile crushed limestone/asphalt, 920-648-8774, http:// dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/glacialdrumlin/

Seven Waters Trail Burlington - Muskego, 17 Miles Crushed Gravel, publicworks.racineco.com/Biking/ Springbrook Trail Janesville, 5-miles paved, www.traillink. com/trail/spring-brook-trail.aspx

Hank Aaron State Trail Milwaukee, 12-miles, paved asphalt, 414263-8559, http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/ name/hankaaron/

White River State Trail Elkhorn-Burlington, 12-miles crushed limestone, 262-723-3980, http://dnr.wi.gov/ topic/parks/name/whiteriver/

Ozaukee Interurban Trail Mequon-Belgium, 30-miles paved, 262-2849288, www.interurbantrail.us

Southwest

Pecatonica State Trail Belmont, 10-mile crushed gravel, 608-7765706, http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/ pecatonica/

Lake Country Recreation Trail Waukesha, 15-mile paved, https://www. waukeshacounty.gov/defaultwc.aspx?id=39531

Pelishek-Tiffany Nature Trail Clinton - Allens Grove, 6-mile crushed gravel, 608) 757-5451, www.co.rock.wi.us

MRK Trail Racine, 5-miles paved, http://publicworks. racineco.com/Biking/

Sugar River State Trail New Glarus-Brodhead, 24-miles crushed limestone, 608-527-2335, http://dnr.wi.gov/ topic/parks/name/sugarriver/

New Berlin Recreation Trail New Berlin, 7-mile paved, , http://www. waukeshacounty.gov/defaultwc.aspx?id=39532

Racine/Sturtevant Trail Racine-Sturtevant, 3.5-miles paved, publicworks.racineco.com/Biking/

Buffalo River State Trail Mondovi, Eleva, Strum, Osseo, Fairchild, 36-mile crushed limestone, 608-534-6409, dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/buffalo/ Cheese Country Trail Green, LaFayette and Iowa Counties, 47-mile loose gravel shared atv trail, 608.776.5706, http://tricountytrails.com Coon Prairie Trail Vernon County, 5-mile asphalt, 608-6372575, www.vernoncounty.org/parks/MUP. htm

Following the old interurban rail line from Belgium to Mequon, and sometimes nudging Lake Michigan, 30 miles of tranquil trail weave in and out of historic downtowns and beautiful natural landscapes. Designated as a birding and nature trail, the Ozaukee Interurban Trail is close to charming B&Bs, quaint restaurants and interesting shops. The trail is located 15 Elroy-Sparta State Trail Elroy-Sparta, 32-miles crushed limestone, 608-4637109, http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/ parks/name/elroysparta/

Rock River Trail Fond du Lac to Rock Island, Illinois, 320 mile network of roads and trails, http://rockrivertrail.com/maps/

Great River State Trail Onalaska-Trempealeau, 24-miles crushed limestone, 800-873-1901, http://dnr. wi.gov/topic/parks/name/ greatriver/

Tri-County Corridor Trail Ashland Marina on Pulp Hoist Rd. (Ashland) to Osaugie Trail at Moccasin Mike Rd. (Itasca), 61.8-mile asphalt and crushed stone, 800-942-5313, http://www. travelwisconsin.com/trafficfree-paved/tri-county-corridor-trail-199133

Hillsboro State Trail Hillsboro-Union Center, 4-miles crushed limestone, 608-489-2521, http://dnr. wi.gov/topic/parks/name/ hillsboro/ La Crosse River State Trail La Crosse-Sparta, 21.5-miles crushed limestone, 608-2694123, http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/ parks/name/lacrosseriv/ Pecatonica State Trail Belmont, 10-mile crushed gravel, 608-776-5706, dnr. wi.gov/topic/parks/name/ pecatonica/ Pine River Recreation Trail Richland Center, 15-miles crushed limestone, 608-6476205, www.richlandchamber. com Mississippi River Trail Itasca, MN-New Orleans, LA, 3,000 miles on-road/trails, 479-236-0938, www.mississippirivertrail.org

Trestle Trail Neenah-Menasha, 1-mile paved, 877-303-9200, www. foxcitiesgreenways.org

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