| Different Spokes 2007 Ride Calendar (always under Construction) Last update: 8-15-2007 |
| Date | Time | Ride | Meeting Point | Distance (short/long) In Miles |
Difficulty | Socializing | Contact |
| Saturday April 14 |
11:00am | Capital City Trail | Olin Park's South parking lot | 20 | Rolling hills | Lunch at Picasso's Pizza | Bob 273-4117 |
| Saturday April 28 |
10:00am | Lake Kegonza State Park | Olbrich Gardens' parking lot | 30 | Rolling Hills | In town after ride | John 244-6330 or 443-8505 |
| Saturday May 12 | 9am | Riley Tap | UW Arboretum's Mills St entrance | 38 | Moderate w/trail option | Riley | Dave P 241-8184 |
| Saturday May 19 |
8am | Westby Syttende Mai ride | Behind Westby Creamery, Westby WI | 60 | Hilly but gorgeous scenery | Rest stops along the route | Bob 273-4117 |
| Monday May 28 Memorial Day |
9:00am | Indian Lake | Marshall Park's South parking lot | 33 | Rolling hills | In town after ride | John 244-6330 or 443-8505 |
| Saturday June 9 |
9am | Amish Country | Portage Hwy 33 Wayside | 27/40 | Rolling Hills | Stops at Pleasant View Bakery, Mischler's Market, Lilac Woodworking shop and picnic at Lon's after ride | Lon (414)690-3377 RSVP to Lon for Picnic |
| Saturday June 23 | 9am | New Glarus from Paoli | Paoli Park in beautiful downtown Paoli | 35 | Moderately Hilly | Restaurant in New Glarus | Dave P 241-8184 |
| Saturday July 14 |
8am | Pedal for Paws Green County Humane Society fund raiser | New Glarus Sugar River Trail trailhead | ?? | Moderately hilly | Rest Stops provided | Tim 223-0294 Pre-registration req'd |
| July 13-15 | ?? | Invisible Children Benefit ride | Weaver's County Market in Fall Creek | ?? | Moderately Hilly | Supported ride | Brandon |
| Sunday July 22 |
9am | Sauk County | Culvers on US 12 in Sauk City | 28/40 | Moderately Hilly | Bar in Denver | Dave 241-8184 |
| Saturday August 4 |
10:00am | Oakdale, Camp Douglas, Hustler, Ridgeville | Gillette Park, Tomah | 45 | Rolling Hills | Cookout following, BYO meat to grill | Brandon |
| Sunday August 19 |
9:00am | Cooksville Area | Brittingham Park | 55 | Rolling hills | Snacks in Cooksville | Bob 273-4117 |
| Sunday August 12?? |
6:30am to 9:00am depending on route | Ledge View Escarpment Tour | Ledge View Nature Center Chilton WI |
12/25/40/70/100 | Rolling hills | Fully supported tour Camping available |
Bob 273-4117 Pre Registration req'd |
| Sunday August 26 |
9:00am/ 10:00am trailhead |
Cambridge by road or trail | Olbrich Gardens parking lot or Glacial Drumlin Trailhead | 27/41/47 | Flat to moderately hilly | Restaurant in Cambridge | Bob 273-4117 |
| Saturday September 8 |
9:00am | Spring Green Arena area | Arena | 22/42/55 | Moderately hilly | Spring Green General Store | John 244-6330 or 443-8505 |
| Sunday September 23 |
9:00am | Spring Valley | Cross Plains Piggly Wiggly parking lot | 25/47 | Moderately hilly | Restaurant in Mazomanie | John 244-6330 or 443-8505 |
| Friday - Sunday October 5-7 |
Camping Weekend | Wildcat Mountain Ontario WI | Wildcat Mountain State Park | ?? | Hilly Mountain biking/road riding canoeing hiking | BYO food | Lon (414)690-3377 Prepay req'd |
| Saturday October 20 | 10am | Paoli Plus | UW Arboretum's Mills St entrance | 28/48 | Moderately Hilly | Snacks in Paoli | John 244-6330 or 443-8505 |
| Sunday October 28 |
10:00am | Badger State Trail to Monticello | Paoli Town Square | 32 | Gentle grades | Lunch in Montecello | Bob 273-4117
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Capital City Trail, Military Ridge and Badger State trails require State trail pass $4 daily/$15 annual available at trailheads. The pass is good on any of the State Bicycle Trails, Capital City Trail, Glacial Drumlin Trail, Sugar River Trail, etc. Should you decide not to purchase and are stopped by a ranger, there is a $5 penalty in addition to the cost of the pass.
A Wisconsin State Park vehicle admission pass will be needed for camping. $20 annual, $5 daily. The pass is good for any of the Wisconsin State Parks. They do check and ticket... Camping will be $10-$15 depending on the number of campers. We hope to have a group site for the weekend.
The Westby Syttende Mai ride is part of the Syttende Mai celebration. Various mileages are available. Pre registration is required and can be done through the Westby Chanber of Commerce website. It takes approximately 2 hours to drive to the starting point in Westby. Carpooling is available, contact Dave P at 241-8184. Pregistration form will be available at http://www.westbywi.com/
Ledge View Escarpment Ride is a fund raiser for the Ledge View Nature Center. $16-$20 for preregistraion. Since the start is early, Saturday night camping is available for a nominal fee (last year $5). See the website for the ride http://www.co.calumet.wi.us/ This ride is fully sagged and rest stops are volunteer manned. Carpooling is available contact Bob 273-4117
The Pedal for Paws ride is a fund raiser for the Green County Humane Society. Various distances are availble. Pre registration is required at
Pedal for Paws Registration Form.
The Bike for Wisconsin Tour starting in Cedarburg is a fund raiser for the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin. Pre registration is required http://www.bfw.org/events/BikeforWisconsin.php and carpooling is available (Bob 273-4117) This is a fully sagged ride including rest stops in some beautiful rolling Wisconsin terrain.