| Different Spokes 2012 Ride Calendar (always under Construction) Last update: 10-12-2012 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 14 | 11am | Capital City Trail
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Olin Park's South parking lot | 30 | Small hills | TBA | Tim 692-5794 |
| Postponed to Sunday April 29 | 10am | Paoli | UW Arboretum Mills St entrance | 30 | Rolling Hills | TBA | John 320-2399 |
| Postponed - Date TBD | 10am | Lake Waubesa loop | Olin Park's South parking lot | 25 | Rolling Hills | TBA in McFarland | Dan 225-9087 |
| Saturday May 12 | 9am | Lake Kegonza | Olbrich Gardens parking lot | 30 | Rolling Hills | Michael's Custard Following | Bob 273-4117 |
| Cancelled due to weather | 9am | New Glarus from Paoli | Paoli Park in beautiful downtown Paoli | 35 | Moderately Hilly | Restaurant in New Glarus | Chip 358-2106 |
| Saturday June 2 |
9am | Indian Lake | Capital City Brewery | 32 | Moderately Hilly | Hubbard St Diner afterward | Leilani 332-9129 |
| Saturday June 16 | 9am | Spring Valley | Cross Plains Piggly Wiggly parking lot | 46 | Moderately Hilly | Roxbury Tavern | John 320-2399 |
| Cancelled | 9am | Mt Horeb Express | Elver Park | 31 | Moderately Hilly | Grumpy Troll Brewpub | Lea 630-6958 |
| Wednesday July 4 | 9am | Spring Green area | BP Station in Arena | 41/55 | Moderately hilly | General Store in Spring Green | John 320-2399 |
| Saturday July 14 | 9am? | Pedal for Paws ride | New Glarus | ? | Hilly | Sag Supported ride | See the Green County Humane Society web site for signup information |
| Friday, July 20 to July 22 | Windy City Cycling Club in Madison | See the PDF with info | |||||
| Saturday July 28 | 9am | Sauk County | Sauk County Trap and Skeet Club | ? | Moderately Hilly | Bar in Leland | Tim 692-5794 |
| Sunday August 5 | 9am | Parfrey Glen | Haberman Park in Lodi | 46 | Hilly | Bar in Merrimac | Bob 273-4117 |
| Saturday August 18 | 9am | Hyde Ride | Black Earth Community Park | 44 | Hilly | Little place in Hyde - bring snacks | Bob 273-4117 |
| Monday September 3 - Labor Day | 9am | Lodi - Springfield | Marshall Park's South Parking lot | 43 | Moderately Hilly | Restaurant in Lodi | Bob 273-4117 |
| Saturday September 15 | 10am | Cambridge | Glacial Drumlin Trailhead | 32 | Moderately Hilly | Restaurant in Cambridge | Chip 358-2106 |
| Cancelled | 9am | Vermont Township | Cross Plains Piggly Wiggly parking lot | 46 | Hilly | Restaurant in Mt Horeb | John 320-2399 |
| Cancelled due to weather - Drive instead | 10am | PIE RIDE | Dunn's Marsh parking area | 36 | Gentle grades | Lunch in Montecello - M&M Cafe |
Bob 273-4117 |
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
The Brodhead Optimists Club Sugar River Bike Tour is a lovely ride in