| Different Spokes 2009 Ride Calendar (always under Construction) Last update: 8-22-2009 Note: All rides are weather permitting. If you're not sure about the weather, please contact the listed ride leader to confirm. About our rides: Ride with us at your own risk. Different Spokes ride leaders supply route maps and/or queue sheets and make every effort not to drop any rider who starts with us. It is up to the Ride Leader to determine if a ride is cancelled due to weather or other problem, or if route changes are needed. Rider Responsibilities: Maintain your bicycle in proper working order (spare tube is requested) Follow the rules of the road during the ride Inform the Ride Leader if you are turning back HELMETS are REQUIRED on all rides. |
| Date | Time | Ride | Meeting Point | Distance (short/long) In Miles |
Difficulty | Socializing | Contact |
| Saturday April 4 |
11am | Capital City Trail to Verona | Olin Park's South parking lot | 30 | Small hills | Gray's Tied House in Verona | John 244-6330 or 320-2399 |
| Saturday April 18 | 11am | Lake Monona Loop and New Starkweather Creek trail | Olin Park's South parking lot | Approx. 20 | Flat | Ale Asylum Taproom and Deli | Dave P 241-8184 |
| Sunday May 3 | 10am | Lake Kegonza | Olbrich Gardens parking lot | 30 | Rolling Hills | In town following | Bob 273-4117 |
| Saturday May 16 |
9am | Indian Lake | Marshall Park's South parking lot | 33 | Rolling Hills | In town following | John 244-6330 or 320-2399 |
| Monday May 25 Memorial Day | 9am | Wollersheim Winery | Marshall Park's South parking lot | 49 | Moderately Hilly | Roxbury Tavern | John 244-6330 or 320-2399 |
| Saturday June 6 |
9am | Hyde | Black Earth Community Park | 44 | Hilly | Snacks in Hyde | Bob 273-4117 |
| Sunday July 5 |
9am | Lodi-Springfield | Marshall Park's South parking lot | 43 | Rolling hills | Restaurant in Lodi | Bob 273-4117 |
| Saturday July 11 | 7am-10am checkin | Pedal for Paws | New Glarus Railroad Station | 30,30,15,12 | Hilly to Flat | In New Glarus | Bob 273-4117 |
| Saturday July 18 | CANCELLED | Amish Country | Portage Wayside | 25 | Rolling Hills | ?? | Dave 241-8184 |
| Sunday August 2 | 9am/10am at trail head | Lake Mills by road or trail | Olbrich Gardens parking lot or Glacial-Drumlin trail head | 27/41/47 | Rolling Hills | Restaurant in Lake Mills | Dave 241-8184 |
| Saturday August 15 |
9am | MacKenzie Center / Poynette | Warner Park | 55 | Rolling Hills | Somewhere in Poynette | John 244-6330 or 320-2399 *John says he is going to climb the tower!! |
| Saturday August 29 | 9am | Spring Valley | Cross Plains Piggly Wiggly parking lot | 47 | Moderately Hilly | Restaurant in Roxbury | Bob 273-4117 |
| Sunday August 30 | 8am-2pm | Madison Ride the Drive | 6 |
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| Monday September 7 Labor day |
9am | Spring Green Arena area | Arena | 22/42/55 | Moderately hilly | Spring Green General Store | John 244-6330 or 320-2399 |
| Saturday September 19 |
9am | New Glarus from Paoli | Paoli Park in beautiful downtown Paoli | 35 | Moderately hilly | Restaurant in New Glarus | Dave 241-8184 |
| Saturday September 26 | Between 7am and 10am | Brodhead Optimists Club Sugar River Bike Tour | Brodhead WI | 30/50/100 | Moderately Hilly | Sponsored Tour with Rest Stops | Bob 273-4117 |
| Sunday October 4 | 10am | Military Ridge Trail to Mt Horeb | Verona Trailhead | 35 | Gentle grades | Restaurant in Mt Horeb | Bob 273-4117 |
| Saturday October 17 |
10am | Badger State Trail to Monticello | Paoli Town Square | 32 | Gentle grades | Lunch in Montecello |
Dave 241-8184 |
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.
Pedal For Paws: Organized Fundraiser for the Green County Humane Society. Multiple routes, SAG and Rest stops provided. Register before July 1: $25, After: $35 www.greencounty.humane.org
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 Brodhead Optimists Club Sugar River Bike Tour is a lovely ride in Southern Wisconsin. Supported rest stops and SAG drivers incase you have problems. Requires Registration or for more information: http://www.earthridercycling.com/events/index.php?category_id=2191