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  • Cranorama-200k05-11-2024 07:001 Registered

    05-11-2024
    07:00
    CST
    05-11-2024
    20:30
    01-01-2024 00:00
    05-11-2024 08:00
    125
    Rider's Choice
    Flat
    13:30
    Sunrise at 5:34:00 AM Sunset at 8:17:16 PM
    Ride Leader(s):

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    Cobble Stone Inn.
    3010 8TH ST S
    WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI 54494

    Stops on the Ride

    The Rider's Choice 200k is a special 200k ride that happens every weekend from April thru most of October that does NOT already have classic brevets running.  Unlike most club rides, the route is not set ahead of time, rather the first rider to sign up will pick from the list of 200k routes in our route library. Routes follow quiet roads or use bicycling infrastructure where safe and possible.

    The start of a Rider's Choice is electronic or via a start volunteer.  If there is no start volunteer, participants must upload a photo of themselves wearing their helmet and reflective gear to the Ride Day Slack Channel (contest at the end of the year for most photogenic!).  A brevet card is attached to every registration that includes stops along the way and key phone numbers. Rider’s should print this card and bring it along.

    Routes for the Rider’s Choice start in Delavan (WI), Oregon (IL), Whitewater, Woodstock (IL), Evanston (IL), Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Rapids, Green Bay, Hampshire and others.   All club members are free to contact the club about submitting new rides!

  • Chicagoland-Loops-150m/100m05-18-2024 05:304 Registered

    05-18-2024
    05:30
    CST
    05-08-2024 15:06
    05-18-2024 06:30
    1
    400k
    Hilly
    Sunrise at 5:27:07 AM Sunset at 8:13:18 PM
    Ride Leader(s):
    Michele Brougher

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    Best Western
    990 Lake Ave
    Woodstock, IL 60098

    Make your reservations early if you need a place to stay. There will not be a hotel block. We highly recommend getting a room for the overnight of the 600k even if you are planning on riding straight through. Having the option and a place to shower and change/keep clothing and devices charging makes everything easier.

     


    This is a dobule loop format 400k ride from Woodstock, Illinois. Huge variety of territory here. The first "loop" is 150 miles and heads northwest out of Woodstock through farmland past Harvard and north of Beloit on less used roads. The terrain turns rolling and we skirt the edge of the drift less coming into Brodhead before turning around. From Brodhead we return east on past Turtle Creek and the Stone Arch Bridge at Tiffany. Passing south of Beloit through Rockton and Roscoe we take the Long Prairie Trail to Capron and back to Woodstock.

    The second loop is new for 2024 and will feature a loop to McHenry and some quiet roads with hopefully some nice sky views.  You can do the second loop immediately after the first or wait until the next morning if you don't want night riding.  It's up to you but let us know your plans in advance.

    There will be a Zoom meeting the night before the ride to go over the results of the Pre-Ride.

  • Woody-and-Slims-New-Glarus-200k05-18-2024 07:00None Registered

    05-18-2024
    07:00
    CST
    05-18-2024
    20:30
    01-01-2024 00:00
    05-18-2024 08:00
    126
    200k
    Rolling
    13:30
    Sunrise at 5:26:40 AM Sunset at 8:15:59 PM
    Ride Leader(s):
    Michele Brougher

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    Mobil
    844 E Milwaukee St
    Whitewater, WI 53190

    Stops on the Ride

    Fun ride from Whitewater to New Glarus and back. Low Key with some hills to challenge

  • The-Secret-Northwoods-600k06-01-2024 03:002 Registered

    06-01-2024
    03:00
    CST
    02-20-2024 09:37
    06-01-2024 04:00
    374
    600k
    Mixed
    Sunrise at 5:13:21 AM Sunset at 8:39:41 PM
    Ride Leader(s):
    Michele Brougher

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    Cedar Creek Mall
    Market Street Rothschild
    Wausau, Wisconsin 54474


    This is a super scenic 600k route out of Wausau, Wisconsin. The biggest climbs are in the first 40 miles with the rest being gradual to rolling. Day 1 features the entire St Germain Bike Path which is paved and about 40 miles long. The stretch from Presque Isle to Iron River is another beauty with lakes and stunning scenery to Land O Lakes.  We are taking some of the most beautiful roads the Northwoods has to offer.  The stars in this area are amazing along with pristine lakes and low traffic.

    The first real overnight option is at Iron River - 220 miles, though Eagle River at 260 is also an option. This area gets really busy in the summer so if you want a hotel overnight, best make reservations early. The Kwik Trip in Eagle River is 24 hour but the Iron River Circle K closes at midnight so the early start figures that in. Boulder Junction to Eagle River has NOTHING 24 hour.

    Good plan is to have capacity to carry plenty of food and water for that section. There are lots of options early to tank up. 

  • Evansville-Classic-200k06-08-2024 00:00None Registered

    06-08-2024
    00:00
    CST
    06-08-2024
    13:30
    01-01-2024 00:00
    06-08-2024 01:00
    125
    200k
    Hilly
    13:30
    Sunrise at 5:15:09 AM Sunset at 8:32:37 PM
    Ride Leader(s):
    Michele Brougher

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    Kwik Trip Delavan West
    750 Beloit St
    Delavan, Wisconsin 53115

    The start and finish is the Kwik Trip. Lodging is available all over Delavan at the Baymont, Comfort Inn or Super 8. This area can be expensive and cheaper lodging is available in nearby Janesville. Closest Metra stop is in Harvard, IL about 15 miles away.
    Stops on the Ride

    RUSA #881 - This is the classic 200k from Delavan to Brodhead, Evansville, Oregon and Edgerton. Rolling terrain and no serious climbing.

  • Barneveld-Classic-300k06-08-2024 06:00None Registered

    06-08-2024
    06:00
    CST
    06-09-2024
    02:00
    01-01-2024 00:00
    06-08-2024 07:00
    186
    300k
    Hilly
    20:00
    Sunrise at 5:15:09 AM Sunset at 8:32:37 PM
    Ride Leader(s):
    Michele Brougher

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    Kwik Trip Delavan West
    750 Beloit St
    Delavan, Wisconsin 53115

    The start and finish is the Kwik Trip. Lodging is available all over Delavan at the Baymont, Comfort Inn or Super 8. This area can be expensive and cheaper lodging is available in nearby Janesville. Closest Metra stop is in Harvard, IL about 15 miles away.

    For many years, this was the beautiful (and perhaps feared) early 300k.  It features the Driftless heavily - we do the "5 tops" and ride by the Blue Mound (no ascent necessary!).  Finish is in Delavan with lower cost options for a place to stay in nearby Janesville if desired.

  • Psychedelic-Cow-400k06-22-2024 06:00None Registered

    06-22-2024
    06:00
    CST
    06-23-2024
    09:00
    01-01-2024 00:00
    06-22-2024 07:00
    252
    400k
    Mixed
    27:00
    Sunrise at 5:16:00 AM Sunset at 8:35:51 PM
    Ride Leader(s):
    Michele Brougher

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    Quality Inn
    1785 S Eastwood Dr
    Woodstock, Illinois 60098

    Stops on the Ride

  • Psychedelic-Eagle-200k06-22-2024 08:00None Registered

    06-22-2024
    08:00
    CST
    06-22-2024
    21:30
    01-01-2024 00:00
    06-22-2024 09:00
    125
    200k
    Rolling
    13:30
    Sunrise at 5:15:58 AM Sunset at 8:35:59 PM
    Ride Leader(s):
    Michele Brougher

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    Woodstock Metra Station East
    401 Clay St
    Woodstock, Illinois 60098

    Stops on the Ride

    Lollipop route up to Eagle and back to Woodstock. About 4,700 ft of climbing so challenging without being obnoxious. Start at 7:00 am means reflective gear is needed!

  • The-Million-Meters-of-Milk07-05-2024 04:001 Registered

    07-05-2024
    04:00
    CST
    07-08-2024
    07:00
    01-01-2024 00:00
    07-05-2024 05:00
    622
    1000k
    Hilly
    75:00
    Sunrise at 5:17:04 AM Sunset at 8:40:13 PM
    Ride Leader(s):
    Michele Brougher

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    Fond du Lac Comfort Inn
    77 Holiday Ln
    Fond du Lac, WI 54937

    $80.00
    $100.00

    It's back!  The original Million Meters in Fond du Lac.  This is a really awesome ride originally the brainchild of Joel Sandburg many years ago.  We will have an official start at the Comfort Inn where we have a hotel block reserved from Thursday, July 4-Monday, July 9.  The timelimit has the ride ending at 7:00 am on Monday (75 hours).  Many will finish before that but the block includes Sunday night for this reason.

    You may ride all three of the days of this ride or a subset of them.  Contact us for specifics on this option.

    Reserving a room is the responsibility of the rider (this gives you more flexibility as well).  The block currently has 10 double rooms ($129 per night) and 10 king rooms ($139 per night).  There is covered, secure parking for bicycles.  Call the hotel at 920-921-4000 to reserve your room, tell them you want the Great Lakes Randonneurs room block.  The block will expire on June 4, 2024.  You can also work with the hotel if you want to get there earlier and/or stay later.  They are being very accommodating of our needs as a ride and are excited to have us.  This is by far the best and easiest place to stay, but if you choose not to stay there, please let us know so that we have at least some idea of where people are.  Be aware that Fond du Lac has limited 24 hour resources.

    In the past, we have provided food for both breakfast and dinner for all the days of the ride.  That may or may not be possible depending on the number of volunteers we have.  If you (or your friends/neighbors/family/etc) are interested in volunteering for one or more days of this event, send an email to rba@greatlakesrando.org.  There is also a signup sheet is here.   In any case, weather permitting, we will have a small welcome party on the patio (inside if rain) Thursday from 4:00 pm - 7 pm which will also be the ride briefing. We will also have a party at the finish, let's hope it isn't raining.

    Signing up now reserves your spot on this ride.  This is a fun, challenging ride on some really beautiful roads.  We hope to see you there.

    Please note, this fleche does not satisfy criteria for anything outside of Great Lakes Randonneurs as we maintain no affilation with RUSA.

  • Door-County-600k07-06-2024 06:00None Registered

    07-06-2024
    06:00
    CST
    07-07-2024
    22:00
    01-01-2024 00:00
    07-06-2024 07:00
    375
    600k
    Hilly
    40:00
    Sunrise at 5:17:46 AM Sunset at 8:39:52 PM
    Ride Leader(s):
    Michele Brougher

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    Fond du Lac Comfort Inn
    77 Holiday Ln
    Fond du Lac, WI 54937

    $15.00
    $40.00

    Same weekend as the Million Meters!  This is a loop 400k route up to Sturgeon Bay along Lake Michigan followed by a loop that includes the Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive.  Hilly and rewarding!

    We have a hotel block for this weekend.  The block currently has 10 double rooms ($129 per night) and 10 king rooms ($139 per night).  There is covered, secure parking for bicycles.  Call the hotel at 920-921-4000 to reserve your room, tell them you want the Great Lakes Randonneurs room block.  The block will expire on June 4, 2024.  You can also work with the hotel if you want to get there earlier and/or stay later.  They are being very accommodating of our needs as a ride and are excited to have us.  This is by far the best and easiest place to stay, but if you choose not to stay there, please let us know so that we have at least some idea of where people are.  Be aware that Fond du Lac has limited 24 hour resources.

    There is a $15 charge for this ride.  We are going to be having a big party/picnic Sunday evening for the finish of both this ride and the Million Meters.  This covers the cost of that and the limited services we have.  We really need volunteers so also feel free to bring along friends/family to volunteer or perhaps volunteer yourself.  Helping others is the hallmark of a good randonneur.


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