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Bombay Bicycle Club
2015 Ride Schedule
ABOUT THE CLUB
The Bombay Bicycle Club of Madison, Inc. was
founded in 1974. All cyclists are cordially
invited to participate in our rides. Just show up,
wear a helmet, and sign a liability waiver.
There is no fee unless noted in this schedule.
We hope you’ll enjoy yourself enough to
become a member of the club. To learn more,
visit www.bombaybicycle.org.
ABOUT OUR RIDES
Bombay rides are scheduled from April through
November and go rain or shine. Start times
and starting points vary – see ride schedule for
specifics.
Thursday Night Social Rides - friendly group
rides of about 25 miles, starting at various
locations out of town. Participants are
encouraged to stay and socialize at a local
restaurant following the ride. These rides are
listed in a separate section at the end of the
schedule.
Saturday Rides – Saturday rides offer more
variety in start points and distances. Many
Saturday rides start in the countryside outside
of Madison. Ride leaders usually organize
staggered starts and “sweep” the route.
Sunday Rides – Sunday rides usually have
long, medium and short options. Start points
are mostly close to Madison. Ride leaders
usually organize staggered starts and “sweep”
the route. Novice riders should consider taking
the short option.
Rides marked “FOOD” mean that the club or
ride leaders provide mid-ride refreshments.
Summer Ride & Picnic Series - friendly group
rides of about 25 miles in June, July & August
with a bonus picnic afterwards provided by club
sponsors. Just bring your bike, maybe a camp
chair and definitely a smile! (see website and
Facebook Events for details).
HILLINESS RATINGS
Mileages and hilliness ratings are stated for the
long, medium and short loop options of all
Saturday and Sunday rides. Folks, this is art,
not science, but we hope it helps you choose
rides you will enjoy.
Rolling Hills - relatively gentle hills
Moderately Hilly - modest number of climbs;
not unusually steep or long
Hilly - numerous climbs; some may be quite
steep or long
Very Hilly - for those that really enjoy climbing
and descending hills
WHAT CAN I EXPECT ON A BOMBAY
RIDE?
Routes follow scenic back roads; there may
be some stretches on busier roads or
highways. Before leaving the starting point
each rider gets a map and a cue sheet with
turn-by-turn directions for the ride. Riders go
at their own pace. Our rides are not races, but
many of us enjoy the chance to train.
Typically, the ride leader will use staggered
starts to group riders who ride at a similar
pace. Keep showing up! You will get stronger
and work into a group that fits your pace.
Although the Bombay Bicycle Club of
Madison, Inc. cannot assume responsibility for
riders or their equipment, ride leaders will
assist riders in any way they can. We require
you to wear a helmet and recommend a multispeed bicycle in safe operating condition. A
water bottle is essential (two in summer) and
you must be adequately prepared to fix a flat
(spare tube, pump, patch kit, tire levers, and
know-how).
RIDE FRIENDLY!
Bombay riders share the road with each other
and motorists. Be considerate and respectful
of motorists and our neighbors in the areas we
visit. Keep to the right as practical, if there are
cars approaching or not. Participants on
Bombay rides should ride predictably,
smoothly, non-competitively, and in accord
with Wisconsin laws. Use appropriate hand
signals before slowing, stopping or turning,
call out “car up”, “car back”, and “on your left”
when passing to alert other riders. Point out
road hazards to those following you.
WISCONSIN STATE LAW
Every person riding a bicycle on a roadway is
granted all the rights and is subject to all the
responsibilities that apply to operators of a vehicle.
Motorists must leave at least three feet of
clearance when passing a bicycle. Bicyclists must
leave at least three feet of clearance when passing
other vehicles. Bicyclists must use hand signals
when turning or stopping unless both hands are
needed to control the bicycle. Bicyclists should ride
as near as they safely can to the right edge of the
roadway, unless preparing to make a left turn. On
one-way streets bicyclists may ride as close as
practical to the right or left edge of the roadway.
Bicyclists may not ride more than two abreast on a
roadway. Bicyclists must have a white light visible
from at least 500 feet in front of the bike and a red
reflector at least two inches in diameter visible from
at least 500 feet to the rear when riding at night.
Bicycles must be equipped with brakes in good
working order.
RIDE STARTING POINTS
NOTE: City of Madison parks have a 3-hour maximum parking restriction; cars parked in City of
Madison parks for more than 3 hours may be ticketed. Directions are for travel by car; for travel
by bike call ride leader.
Barneveld - Hwy 18-151 southwest from Madison, Barneveld Village Park is on County Trunk ID east of
town center on bike trail
Belleville – (39 River Street) Belleville Community Park. Go south on Hwy 69 (River St.) and turn west
(right) on Bross Circle
Black Earth Veterans Park – (1300 Mills St./Hwy 78) Village Park. Follow Hwy 14, turn south (left) on Hwy
78. Go to Veterans Park
Brandt Park - From Beltline take Hwy 51 South. Exit Sigglekow and turn right 1 block to Brandt Park
Brigham County Park - Highway 18-151 west to County Trunk F, north (right) on F to park
Cottage Grove – (Thursday Night Only - 150 Clark Street) Fireman’s Park parking lot on Clark Street, one
block west of Hwy N
Cross Plains – (Thursday Night Only - Glacier Edge Square) north side of Hwy 14, on the east side of town
Cross Plains Bourbon Road - Highway 14 west, 10 miles, left on County Trunk KP, left on Bourbon Road,
meet at the west end of Bourbon Road
Capital Brewery - 7734 Terrace Ave, Middleton, WI 53562
Elver Park - McKenna Blvd. at Hammersley Road, park shelter
Fitchburg - (Thursday Night Only - Dunn’s Marsh parking lot) From Beltline, go south on Seminole Hwy
about 1.1 miles. Go past the pond to the top of the hill and turn right into parking lot.
Garner Park - Mineral Point Road and Rosa Road, parking lot
Lakeview Park – Allen Blvds (County Q) at Mendota Avenue in Middleton, park shelter
Lewis 9-Springs E-way - South of Beltline, South Town Dr. Exit, South Town Dr. becomes Raywood, turn
east on Moorland, pass “treatment facility”, parking lot is on south side of road ( 43.031101, -89.349005)
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Mt. Horeb – (Thursday Night Only - Military Ridge Trail parking lot) between 1 and 2
south of Main Street
Streets, one block
Mt. Horeb Grundahl Park - Highway 18/151 southwest from Madison, take County Trunk ID through
downtown Mt. Horeb, turn left on Blue Mounds Road
Mount Vernon Village Park - Highway 18-151 southwest from Madison, south on County Hwy G to Mt.
Vernon, left on 92 to Village Park
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New Glarus – Go South and West on Hwy 69 to New Glarus. Right at the stop light onto 6 St. and a right
onto Railroad St. Go to Visitor Center Parking Lot.
Olbrich Park - Monona Drive and Walter Street, beach parking lot
Olin Turville Park - Lakeside St off John Nolan Drive, south lot
Oregon – (Thursday Night Only) W. Richards Rd. adjacent to the Oregon Plaza Shopping Center and Bill’s
Food Center on North Main Street. Take the first Oregon exit, go south to shopping center.
Paoli Town Park - South of Madison on County Trunk PB north of Hwy 69. Meet at the Gazebo.
Pioneer Park Middleton - West of Madison and Middleton on Old Sauk Rd. Adjacent to Town of Middleton
Town Hall 7555 W. Old Sauk Road Verona WI 53593
Roxbury – (Thursday Night Only - 8944 Cty Road Y) St. Norbert’s Church front parking lot. From Hwy 12,
go north on Hwy KP, go west on Hwy V to St. Norbert’s. Do not park at Roxbury Tavern.
Stoughton Mandt Park – Hwy. 51 south to downtown Stoughton, right (south) on South Fourth Street,
Mandt Park is on left across bridge.
Sun Prairie – (Thursday Night Only - 1100 N. Bird Street) Bird School. From Madison, follow Hwy 151 to
Windsor St. exit Hwy 19. Turn left (north) on Bird Street.
Verona Military Ridge parking lot - From the Beltline, take Verona Rd (18/151) south to the first Verona
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exit (Verona Ave.), turn left at Old PB (the 1 stoplight), go ¼ mile and the parking lot is on the right
Vilas Park - Vilas Park Drive at park shelter
Waunakee – (Thursday Night Only - 700 N. Madison Street) Prairie Elem. School parking lot. Travel down
Main Street (Hwy19) and turn north on Madison St. Go about one half mile.
WEEKLY RIDES (Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays)
THURSDAY NIGHT SOCIAL RIDE SCHEDULE
On Thursday nights riders meet at the designated starting point (see schedule) and the ride leader
will guide you on a friendly group ride of about 25 miles. After the ride, meet at a local restaurant or
participate in a potluck to replace fluids and calories and socialize with your fellow riders. For the
potlucks, bring your own plates and utensils, beverage and a dish to share.
Contact: Tim Wadlington [email protected] 608-233-2500
Date
Time
Starting Point
April 30
5:45
Oregon
May
7
5:45
Cottage Grove
May 14
5:45
Verona
May 21
5:45
Mt. Horeb
May 28
5:45
New Glarus
June 4
5:45
Cross Plains
June 11
5:45
Sun Prairie
June 18
5:45
Verona
June 25
5:45
Black Earth
July
2
5:45
Waunakee
July
9
5:45
Cottage Grove
July 16
5:45
New Glarus
July 23
5:45
Belleville
July 30
5:45
Cross Plains
Aug
6
5:45
Mt. Horeb
Aug 13
5:45
Roxbury
Aug 20
5:30
Black Earth
Aug 27
5:30
Verona
Sept
3
5:30
Oregon
Sept 10
5:30
Dunn’s Marsh
Post Ride
* Potluck - Welch/Zee Memorial Ride
* Potluck
* Potluck
* Potluck
Season Finale
APRIL
MAY
4/5 SUN - Vilas Park 10:00 AM
Belleville Breakout
M-42, S-20 Moderately Hilly
Our first ride of 2015! No more sleeping in on
Sunday! Get to work on that winter gut! Visit the
French-American village of Belleville via back roads.
Contact: Tenny Albert [email protected]
608-249-9565
5/2 SAT - New Glarus Train Depot 10:00 AM
Barn Quilts of Green County
L-35, S-21 Moderately Hilly
Ride the hills and hollows of Green County while
visiting 6 of the more than 100 barn quilts that have
been installed on barns and other rural buildings
throughout the county. What’s a barn quilt? Join
Janet and find out! Contact: Janet Wood
[email protected] 608-277-7959
4/12 SUN - SPRING MEETING!
Lussier Center, Lake Farm Rd. 5:00 PM
Dinner & program provided (donations accepted)!
Details online at www.bombaybicycle.org
4/12 SUN - Lakeview Park 10:00 AM
Roxbury Redux
L-60, S-30 Moderately Hilly
It's never too early to ride out to Roxbury. Refuel
and recharge in Dane, Roxbury and Mazomanie.
Contact: Chris Hagman [email protected]
608-238-7148
4/19 SUN - Olbrich Park 10:00 AM
Windy Day Ride
L-61 M-42 S-20
Classic ride for exploring the quiet roads of eastern
Dane County. Both short, medium, and long routes
traverse gently rolling hills with a few long, flat
stretches. You will find places to eat and drink in
Marshall, Lake Mills and Deerfield. Contact: Mike
Kohn [email protected] 608-221-1683
4/25 SAT - Brigham County Park 10:00 AM
The Hyde Ride
L-48 Hilly, S-23 Moderately Hilly
We start heading south into the valleys below
Military Ridge. The short route then loops to
Barneveld and the start, whereas the long route
continues to Ridgeway and Hyde (near the Hyde
Mill). The long route then goes up and over two
ridges and finally climbs back up to the
spectacular view point at the start. Contact: Nancy
Wiegand [email protected] 608-261-1451
4/26 SUN - Olbrich Park 9:00 AM
Cambridge Steeple Chase
L-62, S-32 Rolling Hills
Take a tour of over to the Jefferson county line,
passing more than a dozen village and rural
churches like the historic East and West
Koshkonong. Long Route visits east side villages, a
rustic road, Lake Ripley and a stop in Cambridge.
TBD see http://bombaybicycle.org/
4/30 THU - Oregon 5:45 PM
A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride,
meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck
to socialize! (also see Thursday schedule)
5/3 SUN - Olbrich Park 9:00 AM
Bike for Bagels
L-70, M-55 Rolling Hills FOOD
Cruise through Cottage Grove, meander through
Marshall, and wind through Waterloo to a BananaBagel Brunch. Medium ride does Deansville
enroute home. Long ride continues south around
Lake Ripley, through Cambridge countryside, hits
Hope, and back to Olbrich. Contact: Mel Schlueter
[email protected]
608-212-3940
5/7 THU - Cottage Grove 5:45 PM
A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride,
meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck
to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday
schedule)
5/9 SAT - Vilas Park 9:00 AM
Southern Splendor
L-58, S-34 Rolling Hills
Ride south and east on roads we seldom travel
around the south side of Lake Kegonsa to
Stoughton, and then south and west from
Stoughton to return. Short ride goes to Oregon.
Contact: Paul Matteoni
[email protected] 608-242-1549
5/10 SUN - Lakeview Park 9:00 AM
Martinsville Meander
L-57, M-36, S-28 Moderately or Very Hilly
A Bombay classic, heads north of our usual routes
west, refresh in Mazomanie; return via Vermont
Church and Braun; Alpe d’Huez option over Reeve,
Fesenfeld and Sutcliffe. Contact: Larry Green
[email protected] 608-798-3751
5/14 THU - Verona 5:45 PM
A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride,
meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck
to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday
schedule)
5/16 SAT - Black Earth Veterans Mem. Prk 9:30 AM
Hyde and Seek
M-40, S-20 Moderately Hilly
A scenic tour through Iowa County. Short loop to
Mazomanie. Bring a picnic lunch to eat at our
destination, the picturesque Hyde Mill. Contact:
Susan Kavulich [email protected] 608-831-2643
5/17 SUN - Lakeview Park 9:30 AM
Vermont Church Blessing of the Bikes
M–45 Moderately Hilly
Join Bombay on the Vermont Church Breakfast ride
and enjoy truly amazing pancakes and coffee as
well as other Norwegian treats. You will also be able
to participate in the Blessing of the Bikes, an annual
event that will help one appreciate our wonderful
biking community. Contact: Tenny Albert
[email protected] 608-249-9565
5/21 THU - Mt. Horeb 5:45 PM * Potluck
Welch/Zee Memorial Ride
A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride,
meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck
to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday
schedule)
5/23 SAT - Barneveld 9:00 AM
Jack’s Hilly 50 – Jack Graham Memorial
L-52 Hilly, M-32 Moderately Hilly
Join us as we celebrate club stalwart Jack Graham's
life by riding some of his favorite hills. Restaurants
and stores at Mount Horeb for both loops. Contact:
Jo Solms [email protected] 608-767-2467
5/24 SUN - Lakeview Park 8:00 AM
Tour de Bison
L-72, M-65, S-33 Rolling Hills
Ramble up and back to Columbia County over
classic Wisconsin countryside. The long and
medium routes pass through the McKenzie
Environmental Center at Poynette. The long route
crosses the Whalen Grade and takes in some
scenic shoreline of Lake Wisconsin and the Rowan
Creek wetlands. Fuel up in Poynette for the rollers
and a couple good climbs on the way back.
Contact: Dean Schroeder [email protected]
608-256-8813
5/28 THU - New Glarus 5:45 PM
A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride,
meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck
to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday
schedule)
5/31 SUN - Capital Brewery 8:00 AM
Black Earth Hilltopper
L-75 Very Hilly, M-57, S-40 Hilly
A Bombay classic and summer favorite. Get a new
perspective on Western Dane and Eastern Iowa
Counties from many hilltop views. This scenic, hilly
tour includes rest stops in Black Earth and Cross
Plains. Contact: David Kohli [email protected]
608-770-9916
JUNE
6/4 THU - Cross Plains 5:45 PM
A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride,
meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck
to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday
schedule)
6/6 SAT - Cross Plains/Bourbon Road 9:00 AM
Overland Trail
L-45, S-28 Hilly
It’s hill and dale to Mt. Vernon, over Overland Rd,
then hill and dale t some more. This lovely little ride
wakes up your climbing legs, but don’t worry, you’ll
make it! Restaurants and stores at Mount Horeb.
Contact: Dale Heiking [email protected] 608845-8782
6/7 SUN - Vilas Park 9:00 AM
Goodland Park/Waubesa Wilds
L-53 Rolling Hills, M-31 Flat/Rolling Hills
The ride includes Lalor (Rustic Road 19) bordering
the Waubesa Wetlands preserve, crossing Swan
and Murphy Creeks before arriving at Goodland
Park. The long route finds its way down Dreyson
(Rustic Road 20), visiting McFarland before
rejoining the Goodland Park loop. Contact: Bruce
Jamison [email protected] 608-209-4046
6/11 THU - Sun Prairie 5:45 PM
A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride,
meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck
to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday
schedule)
6/13 SAT - Cross Plains/Bourbon Rd. 10:00 AM
Weston Wood’s Vermont Church Ride
L-40, S-22 Hilly
Join us for Weston’s favorite ride and enjoy a
scenic summer bicycle tour. The ride offers the
best of bicycle touring, rolling wooded hills and
scenic valleys, dotted with farms, against the lush
green backdrop of Wisconsin. Contact: Levi Wood
[email protected] 608-277-7959
6/14 SUN - Stoughton Mandt Park 8:00 AM
Yahara Tour de Food — Registration Required
L-75, M-55, S-25 Rolling Hills; FOOD
Enjoy a unique biking experience as you tour the
beautiful southern Wisconsin countryside and
sample food from local farms and vendors along
the way. Organic post-ride meal and beer tasting.
Info and registration at
http://yaharagrocery.coop/tourdefood/ ($25). Partial
fee rebate available to club members if RSVP
before June 1 to Dennis. Contact: Dennis Ganshert
[email protected] 608-444-8833 or
Wade Moder [email protected]
6/18 THU - Verona 5:45 PM
A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride,
meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck
to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday
schedule)
6/20 SAT - Barneveld Village Park 9:00 AM
Mineral Point for Sure!
L-57, M-30 Hilly
Cycling is challenging and lovely way out yonder
west-southwest of Madison. Earn your visit to the
historic town of Mineral Point, experience Cornwall,
eat a pastie or figgyhobbin, travel new roads.
Contact: Rollie Rivard [email protected]
608-232-9099
6/21 SUN - Lakeview Park 8:00 AM
Mazo’s Backdoor
L-64, S-36
Hilly WSC Practice Sneak into Mazo by the back
door after a run along the Wisconsin river plains,
then up into the hills for a challenging return with lots
of views. Short route visits Black Earth via a hilly out
and back. Best of the back roads. Contact: Forrest
Weesner [email protected] 608-231-0945
6/25 THU - Black Earth 5:45 PM * Potluck
A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride,
meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck
to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday
schedule)
6/28 SUN - Elver Prk 8:30 AM; New Glarus 10 AM
Coyote Riot
From Elver: L-100 or 75, M-50 Hilly
From New Glarus: M-50 or S-25 Hilly
Head down south for the season's first century!
Seldom traveled routes, with shorter options.
No support, but plenty of food options along the
way. The 100 and 75 get to stop twice in New
Glarus. The 100 and 50 from New Glarus also visit
Argyle and Blanchardville. Contact: David Kohli
[email protected] 608-770-9916 or
Mike Gengler, [email protected] 608-938-4549
JULY
7/2 THU - Waunakee 5:45 PM
A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride,
meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck
to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday
schedule)
7/5 SUN - Lakeview Park 8:00 AM
Don Michalski Freedom Train - Summer Century
L-100, M-79, S-44 Hilly SAG / FOOD
Celebrate independence and ride to freedom - North
Freedom, that is - on Bombay’s “other” century ride
deep into Sauk county. This is our retired
membership chair’s favorite ride. The full route visits
Devils Lake, North Freedom, Natural Bridge, and
Sauk Prairie. Shorter loops to Roxbury and Devils
Lake. There’s a rest stop at Devil’s Lake plus SAG
and also one at Natural Bridges State Park, take
every opportunity to fuel up along the way! Contact:
Don Michalski [email protected] 608-274-1886
7/9 THU - Cottage Grove 5:45 PM
A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride,
meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck
to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday
schedule)
7/11 SAT - Paoli Town Park Gazebo 9:00 AM
The Paoli-New Glarus Circle
L-59, S-37 Moderately Hilly
From the town pump in Paoli, spin east and south
on roads we seldom travel for a stop at Albany; then
push on to New Glarus for lunch. Return via the
scenic Primrose ridge. The short loop travels
through the lovely Sugar River watershed, passing
near Belleville. Contact: Ann Pollock
[email protected] 608-231-3593
7/12 SUN - Lakeview Park 8:00 AM
Fish Lake Fling
L-65, M-54, S-34 Moderately Hilly
Head north to Fish Lake and enjoy a break at Fish
Lake County Park or add extra miles to Sauk City
for a meal. Take a slight detour and enjoy those
great pancakes at the Roxbury Tavern. Short
option to Martinsville or Indian Lake Park if you add
a mile or two. Contact: Tenny Albert
[email protected] 608-249-9565
7/16 THU - New Glarus 5:45 PM
A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride,
meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck
to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday
schedule)
7/18 SAT - Vilas Park 9:00 AM
Mt. Vernon View
M-50 S-27, Moderately Hilly
What’s beyond Paoli? Meander down the Primrose
path to, well, Primrose, also visiting Mt. Vernon
then returning through the wooded hills to Verona
and back home. Check your max speed after the
descent into Mt. Vernon! Shorter ride turns back at
Paoil. Contact: Bruce Jamison
[email protected] 608-209-4046
7/19 SUN - Grundahl Park, Mt. Horeb 8:00 AM
Tour de Four Counties
L-70, M-42, S-25 Hilly
Slide down to Hollandale (Iowa County), drop into
Blanchardville (Lafayette), then clamber over to
New Glarus (Green). Refuel at the New Glarus
Bakery before clawing your way back to Mt. Horeb.
Short and medium routes stay in Dane County. All
three loops feature great scenery and lots of hills.
Contact: Robert Schwarz [email protected]
608-345-4479
7/23 THU - Belleville 5:45 PM * Potluck
A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride,
meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck
to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday
schedule)
7/25 SAT – BBC’s Wright Stuff Century
Brigham Park, Blue Mounds 7:00 AM
L-100, M-64, S-30 Hilly - Registration required!
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Celebrating our 37 year! Routes enjoy beautiful
views of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin and Unity
Chapel. You pick your challenge 30, 64, 100 mile
routes. This is a fully supported ride with post meal
and refreshments sponsored by BBC and Dane
County Parks! Proceeds benefit the non-profit
Friends of Dane County Parks Endowment, BBC
and Wisconsin Bicycle Federation. Reduced fee for
Bombay members. Register early at
www.wrightstuffcentury.com for reduced rates!
Contact: Cindy Statz [email protected]
7/30 THU - Cross Plains 5:45 PM
A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride,
meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck
to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday
schedule)
AUGUST
8/1 SAT - Paoli Town Park Gazebo 9:00 AM
Trailing The Original Cheesehead
M-43 Hilly, S-22 Moderately Hilly
We'll ride the roads of Green and Dane counties
retracing the first tracks of Wisconsin’s original
Cheesehead. Along the way we'll see cheese being
made from start to finish. We'll observe the grass!
We'll wonder at the cows producing milk in pastures
before our very eyes! We'll marvel at the cheese
stores in Paoli and New Glarus. Contact: Jim
Roberts [email protected] 608-201-9998
8/2 SUN - Pioneer Park on Old Sauk 8:00 AM
Blue Mound View
L-63, M-46, S-35 Hilly
Enjoy a spectacular panorama from the top of Blue
Mound on this hilly ride, followed by an exhilarating
descent down Mounds Park Road. Shorter routes to
Cross Plains and Mt. Horeb. Contact: Jack Handley
[email protected] 608-831-3670
8/6 THU - Mt. Horeb 5:45 PM
A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride,
meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck
to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday
schedule)
8/9 SUN - Lakeview Park 8:00 AM
Valley Girl
L-50, S-25 Moderately Hilly
Explore the roads and valleys west of Madison. The
moderate climbs are rewarded with views and
descents along five roads with “Valley” names.
Great ride for guys and girls alike! Contact: Laurie
Lata [email protected] 608-514-261
8/13 THU - Roxbury 5:45 PM
A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride,
meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck
to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday
schedule)
8/16 SUN - Elver Park 8:00 AM
Fear of Barlow
L-67, M-51, S-30 Very Hilly
Rest your legs! Don’t let fear overcome your passion
for a challenge! You’ll also climb Sutcliffe from the
west. Fuel up in Black Earth. Beware the Diablo of
Barlow aka Larry Green may appear. Contact: Karla
King [email protected] 608-235-8660
8/20 THU - Black Earth 5:30 PM * Potluck
A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride,
meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck
to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday
schedule)
8/23 SUN - Paoli Town Park Gazebo 9:00 AM
Watermelon Ride
L-75 Hilly, M-53 & S-31 Moderately Hilly FOOD
Head SW to picturesque Green County on many
roads we don’t otherwise travel. Stop for pasta
primavera with veggies from Mike’s garden,
watermelon and gatorade. Contact: Mike Gengler
[email protected] 608-938-4549
8/27 THU - Verona 5:30 PM
A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride,
meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck
to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday
schedule)
8/30 SUN - Olbrich Park 8:00 AM
Aztalan Odyssey
L-65, M-36, S-24 Rolling Hills
Ride scenic back roads to visit one of Wisconsin's
most important archaeological sites showcasing an
ancient middle Mississippian village dating to 1000
AD. Eat in Lake Mills or Cambridge (a slight
detour); snacks in Deerfield or Cottage Grove.
Contact: TBD see http://bombaybicycle.org/
SEPTEMBER
9/3 THU - Oregon 5:30 PM
A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride,
meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck
to refuel and socialize! (also see Thursday
schedule)
9/6 SUN - McFarland Brandt Park 9:00 AM
The Five Mounts of McFarland
M-44 S-32 Rolling Hills
Club members on forays to the east have returned
with fantastic tales of hills appearing out of
nowhere. This expedition intends to return with
proof-positive that the fabled Mounts of McFarland
exist! Follow Monika to trace past explorer¹s tire
tracks. Contact: Monika Wingate
[email protected] 608-212-2855
9/10 THU - Dunn’s Marsh 5:30 PM
A friendly group ride of about 25 miles. Post ride,
meet at a local restaurant or participate in a potluck
to refuel and socialize! (last Thursday ride)
9/13 SUN - Lakeview Park 9:00 AM
Sauk City Sally
L-66, M-38 Moderately Hilly
Wind your way around western Dane County on
scenic back roads, crossing the Wisconsin River to
Sauk City. Contact: Forrest Weesner
[email protected] 608-231-0945
9/20 SUN- Verona Military Ridge Lot 9:00 AM
Cheese Country Tour
L 55 M 30 Moderately Hilly
Pedal south through Belleville on the way to
Monticello, the home of several cheese factories.
The return route takes you through New Glarus
where you can dine on the local Brick and
Limburger at Puempel’s Olde Tavern.
Contact: Bob Steinberg [email protected]
608 217-4337
9/27 SUN - Lakeview Park 9:00 AM
Lendved Homestead Pumpkin Pie Ride
L-60, M-34 Hilly, FOOD
If you don't know where you’re goin', any road will
take you there. - George Harrison. Skirt the Ice Age
Trail on this hilly ride to Mt. Lendved. Go the full 60
miles for homemade pumpkin pie at the homestead
- it’s well worth the trip, or take the short option
through Dane and Waunakee. Contact: G. Rae Van
Sluys [email protected] 608-215-4524
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
10/4 SUN Lewis 9-Springs E-way, Moorland Rd.
9:00 AM
Historic Cooksville
L-48, S-21 Moderately Hilly
Enjoy the fall foliage on your way to tour the New
England-style village of Cooksville via sweet back
roads. A favorite. Short option to Oregon. Contact:
Lou Bruch [email protected] 608-849-5352
11/1 SUN Vilas Park 10:00 AM
The Oregon Icer
M-36 Flat
It's warmer down south, so pedal south to Oregon.
Stop for a mug of hot chocolate that will warm you
up for the return trip. Contact Jim Peters
[email protected] 608-831-2643
10/10 SAT Paoli Town Park Gazebo 1:00 PM
Loops for Lefse
L-47, M-40, S-27 Moderately Hilly
Burn some calories to earn this locally famous
church supper, hosted by Primrose Lutheran
Church. Route is planned for arrival at 3:30 p.m.
when doors open, leaving plenty of time to eat and
slog 12 miles back to Paoli before dark. Meal (about
$10.00) includes fresh made lefse, veal balls, ham,
vegetables, cranberry relish, rolls, cheese and a
selection of home baked pies and Norwegian baked
goodies. Contact: Mike Gengler [email protected]
608-938-4549
10/11 SUN Capital Brewery 9:00 AM
Dare Devil's Lake
L-95, M-61, S-29 Hilly
Soak in the glories of Autumn on a ride with a little of
everything. Ride through Martinsville and Roxbury.
Turn back at the Merrimac Ferry or continue to
Devils Lake, where you can cool off if you dare.
Return via lovely Lodi. Medium route goes to Lodi.
Contact: David Kohli [email protected]
608-770-9916
10/18 SUN Vilas Park 9:00 AM
Brooklyn Bop
L-54, S-22 Rolling Hills
Bop through the quiet rolling countryside south of
Madison on your way to the town of Brooklyn. The
short ride incorporates part of the Capital City Trail.
Contact: Karla King [email protected]
608-235-8660
10/25 SUN Vilas Park 10:00 AM
Happy Hallowheeling
M-47, S-29 Moderately Hilly
This late season ride takes us to Riley for a copy of
coffee at the tavern, with a short option to Verona.
Contact: Don Michalski [email protected]
608-274-1886
11/8 SUN - Lakeview Park 10:00 AM
Waunakee Here We Come
S-25 Rolling Hills
Bike to the only Waunakee in the world and eat
hearty at the Spring Garden Restaurant in the
Village Mall on Hwy. 113. If it’s snowing, drive to
the Spring Garden Restaurant anyway and join
your leader for brunch. Bring some cash for either
option. Contact: Alan Kinnaman
[email protected] 608-843-6744
11/15 Sun Vilas Park 10:00 AM
Belleville - BRRR!
L-47, S-30 Moderately Hilly
Start by biking to Paoli and then, if it's cold, head
back to town. Otherwise, take Observatory and
Cate Roads enroute to Belleville and Frenchtown
and Storytown on the way back. Contact: Nancy
Wiegand [email protected] 608-261-1451
11/22 SUN - Garner Park 10:00 AM
Freezaroo 26
S-26 Moderately Hilly
This late-season chiller has some warming hills,
plus a coffee stop in Cross Plains, the halfway point
on this 26 mile ride. Contact: Sam Gabelt
[email protected] 608-233-0623