What we’re about
This group is for anyone interested in going on bicycle adventures, big or small. It is for all skill levels; beginners to experienced riders. Let's share stories, skills, and experiences and inspire and empower each other to go places on bikes throughout the great state of Wisconsin and beyond.
Why travel by bike?
-Affordability
-Flexibility and independence
-Exercise
-Empowering
-To get a more intimate connection with the people you meet and places you go
-Adventure
Reoccurring events:
-Bike Maintenance Class
-Introduction to Winter Bicycling
-Bicycle Touring Interactive
-Wednesday Night Bike Rides (April to October)
-Weekend Rides
-Sub 24's (overnight camping)
-Multi-day tours
...we are always open to suggestions!
Check out these websites for more inspiration:
https://www.adventurecycling.org/about-us/
http://www.alastairhumphreys.com/adventures/roundtheworld...
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Bike Camping Kickoff: New Glarus Woods State Park!Odana Hills Golf Course, Madison, WI$25.00
Introduction: Celebrating our 10th season, please join us on another overnight bike camping trip — enough time to get away but without the need to burn through valuable vacation time! You'll likely agree that New Glarus Woods State Park is a great place to bike camp with several walking trails, quiet camping, a nearby quaint town with great restaurants, and a famous local brewery. We have a group site reserved, so please ask friends to join! The plan is to have a group bonfire and enjoy the hiking. While we hope you bike camp with us, credit card touring (hotel), and day riding are also welcome.
Hope to see you there!
Take a look at these pictures from the past:
2016. The Group's first overnight!
2023: End of Season Camp Out: New Glarus Woods State Park!Skill level: Beginner. This tour is an excellent first overnight bike camping trip.
Pace: Party pace—no drop. We will have "checkpoints" for those who want to ride faster.
Length: 28 ± miles each day, 56 total.
Terrain: The trails are flat, while the roads feature rolling hills with moderate climbs.
GPS Routes: NewGlarus O/N '25 - For Download
Parking: Street parking on Charles Lane, north of the golf course
Time: Arrival 10:30 a.m.; Departure 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $10-$25 for camping and firewood (pending attendance). Cash at the event is preferred.
Food Options:
BELLEVILLE -
Ligonberry Llama (Coffee)
103 W Main St, Belleville, WI 53508
Saturday, 7 AM–2 PMCitgo C-Store
128 W Main St, Belleville, WI 53508NEW GLARUS -
There are several restaurants, convenience stores, a bakery, and a nice grocery store. Our favorite stop is Fat Cat Coffee Works, with Sugar River Pizza a close second.Roy's Market (Grocery Store)
600 WI-69, New Glarus, WI 53574
Saturday 8 AM - 8 PM
Sunday 8 AM - 6 PMPAOLI -
Landmark Creamery & Cafe
Saturday 8 AM–9 PM
Sunday 8 AM–8 PMPaoli Schoolhouse American Bistro
Saturday
10 AM–2 PM & 5–8 PM
Sunday 10 AM–2 PMAlternative Lodging:
Swiss Aire Motel
Chalet Landhaus InnPre-ride tips: Organize and pack your gear several days in advance, tune up your bicycle if necessary, and take your packed bike around the block. Does it feel balanced? These few steps will help you feel more confident on the morning of departure.
A highly recommended video for a Lightweight Bike Touring Setup:
The Best Lightweight Bike Touring SetupThe' Discussion' section contains more videos and tips about bicycle touring.
Final Notes: A trail pass is required. You can order a 2025 Trail Pass here on the Wisconsin Bike Fed: 2025 Wisconsin State Pass
Riders must have signed a yearly liability Waiver and Contact Form. Helmets, lights, proper nutrition, and hydration are all encouraged. A minimum of two 16 oz. bottles of water and two energy bars per day is a good starting point. Participants should be prepared to ride the entire route at their own pace. Please inform the leader if you abandon the ride or significantly deviate from the intended course!
We will cancel at least two hours prior if there is bad weather. Please be courteous to the organizers by RSVPing only if you intend to attend and keep your RSVP current. We reserve the right to replace it with a similar event or cancel due to a lack of interest, current events, or trail/road conditions.
Suggested Yearly Donation: $20
- Blandchardville Overnight w/alternate lodging options!Odana Hills Golf Course, Madison, WI$20.00
Introduction: Celebrating our 10th season, join us on another overnight bike camping trip — just enough time to get away without burning through valuable vacation time! You'll likely agree that the lovely village of Blandchardville is a great place to pitch a tent along the Pecatonica River. Pushing off from Madison, we will utilize the Southwest Commuter Path to Verona before heading to the countryside and Mt. Vernon. A rest can be taken at the local bar or Donald Park. Picturesque scenery continues through winding, rolling hills until we reach Blandchardville, where we find ample services, including a grocery store, gas station, and restaurants, to meet our dinner needs. On the return, we'll visit the historic Hauge Log Church and County Park before heading to Mt. Horeb, where we have ample services of a Kwik Trip and restaurants. Heading east, we'll hop on the Military Trail and Ice Trail before heading back to Odana Hills at the start. While we hope you bike camp with us, credit card touring (staying in hotels or similar accommodations) is also welcome. There are some nearby options available!
We hope to see you there!
Take a look at these pictures from the past:
2017
2022Skill level: Intermediate. This tour is an excellent first overnight bike camping trip, but it does have more consistent hills, and the first day is relatively remote, in a good way!
Pace: Party pace. We will have "checkpoints" for those who want to ride faster.
Length: 35± miles day one, 40± miles day two.
Terrain: Mostly paved road and trail, with some lime-screen bike path on day two. Rolling hills with some moderate climbs throughout.
GPS Routes: Blandchardville O/N '25 - Preliminary Not For Download
The final route(s) will be provided approximately 2-5 days before the event to check for road or trail closures.
Parking: Street parking on Charles Lane, north of the golf course
Time: Arrival 10:00 a.m.; Departure 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $15-$20 for camping and firewood. Cash at the event is preferred.
Food Options:
MT VERNON
Mt Vernon TapBLANDCHARDVILLE
Multiple restaurants
Kunderts Main Street Market (Grocery)
Saturday 8 AM–7 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PMMT. HOREB
(Multiple resteraunts)Kwik Trip - 525 Springdale St, Mt Horeb, WI 53572
RILEY
Riley Tavern (just off the trail)
Sunday 9 AM–6 PMVERONA
(Multiple restaurants)
Alice Good Specialty Coffee
Sunday, 8 AM–2 PMAlternative Lodging: Multiple locations nearby. Please refer to Blandchardville Stay
Pre-ride tips: Organize and pack your gear several days in advance, tune up your bike if necessary, and take your packed bike for a short ride around the block. Does it feel balanced? These few steps will help you feel more confident on the morning of departure.
A highly recommended video for a Lightweight Bike Touring Setup:
The Best Lightweight Bike Touring SetupThe' Discussion' section contains more videos and tips about bicycle touring.
Final Notes: A trail pass is required. You can order a 2025 Trail Pass here on the Wisconsin Bike Fed: 2025 Wisconsin State Pass
Riders must have signed an online yearly liability Waiver and Contact Form. Helmets, lights, proper nutrition, and hydration are all encouraged. A minimum of two 16 oz. bottles of water and two energy bars per day are a good starting point. Participants should be prepared to ride the entire route at their own pace. Please inform the leader if you abandon the ride or deviate significantly from the intended course.
We will cancel at least two hours prior if there is bad weather. Please be courteous to the organizers by RSVPing only if you intend to attend and keep your RSVP up to date. We reserve the right to replace it with a similar event or cancel due to a lack of interest, current events, or poor trail or road conditions.
Suggested Yearly Donation: $20
