Mid-Wisconsin 2012 Biking Events Info & Links:
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January, 2012
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February, 2012
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March, 2012
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April, 2012
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May, 2012
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May 5, 2012
Coulee Region Bike Tour
La Crosse
8:00 am
Join us Saturday, May 5, 2012 for the Coulee Region Bike Tours, with your choice of three scenic rides. The Bike Tour is a leisure, noncompetitive, untimed event.
The 2012 Coulee Region Bike Tours have gone through some changes and updates to improve your experience. With our new sponsor, River trail Cycles, we have developed three new routes to better suit all levels of riders. Routed of 5, 32, and 62 miles. With the 62-mile ride, you have the option to ride a 43-mile loop. Fee: $30 day of event.
For more information contact:
Pam Pfister
La Crosse, Wisconsin
pfisterp@cityoflacrosse.org
608-789-7533
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May 6, 2012
QuadruPedal Spring Century Challenge
Dodgeville Middle School
7:30 am
Quadrupedal-Quad*ru"pe*dal, adj. Having four legs; of or pertaining to a quadruped; walking on four legs. noun.
The very best charity bike tour in the Midwest and the toughest spring ride around!
This tour showcases the beautiful rolling hills of southwest Wisconsin. Ride options include challenging routes of 35, 55, 85 and 100 miles for the cycling enthusiast. Rest stops on each route include great snacks, sports drinks and wonderful hosts. At the end of the ride enjoy a delicious dinner. Fee: $45.
For more information contact:
Iowa County Humane Society
Dodgeville, Wisconsin
ichs@mhtc.net
608-935-1381
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May 11, 2012
2nd Annual Oshkosh Fitness Festival
Riverside Park, Oshkosh
6:00 pm
10, 20, 40 & 60 mile bike rides. Tech. T-shirt, chip timing, on course entertainment, post-race party, USATF certified. Fee: $20-$50.
For more information contact:
Rapid Running
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
info@rapidrunning.com
812-841-6523
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May 19-20, 2012
2012 COWs Spring Rally
Port Washington
7:00 am
The COWS Spring Rally will be held in beautiful Port Washington, WI on Friday, May 18 – Sunday, May 20. Enjoy a weekend of scenic cycling with other tandem enthusiasts. Host hotel will be Country Inn and Suites in Port Washington, with a banquet to be held at Nisleits Country Inn about ˝ mile from the hotel. All rides will use portions of the Ozaukee Interurban Trail which consists of 30 miles of paved trail spanning the length of Ozaukee County.
For more information contact:
Joan & John Laabs
Waupaca, Wisconsin
jlonll@wildblue.net
715-258-0733
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May 19, 2012
Annual Ride 2012
Waterford Union High School
The Kenosha Racine Bike Club is hosting a recreational ride for all ages to support bicycle advocacy projects, and the Washington Park Velodrome. There are ride distances available for recreational cyclists, novice riders, and racers. Choose between 25, 44, 62, and 100 mile routes for your level of enjoyment or challenge. All routes will have looping segments utilizing a wonderful rest stop at Eagle Lake. The ride takes place on lightly traveled paved roads through the gently rolling countryside of Racine and Kenosha counties. There will be a map and queue sheet for each route, plus on-road markings. GPX files of the route will be available at registration. Entry fees are $25/individual before May 1 ($30/person after May 1-same day registrations are welcomed), with children under 16 riding free with parents. Included are maps, rest stops, and SAG support based at Eagle Lake and accessible by phone. Fee: $30.
For more information contact:
Cathy Hicks
Racine, Wisconsin
krbikeclub@hotmail.com
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May 20, 2012
Sierra Century Bike Tour
Eau Claire
7:00 am
You pick your mileage—12, 30, 60, 80, or 100 miles—as you peddle along the scenic byways southeast of Eau Claire. Refreshments along the way, plenty to eat at the end, a terrific Sierra T-Shirt, and a great ride. The route features Amish farms, forests, and an historic stagecoach route. Ride begins and ends at Beaver Creek Reserve. Fee: $22 (early and group discounts/prices).
For more information contact:
Steve Scoll
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
stevescoll@gmail.com
715-556-1891
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May 26, 2012
Memorial Bike Tour
Arcadia
9:00 am
Arcadia's Memorial Ride is held in conjunction with Arcadia's Broiler Dairy Days Festival. This ride offers some of the most beautiful scenery in Wisconsin, overlooking deep into the valleys of Trempealeau County in the Arcadia area. Plan to spend a day or two to enjoy all that Arcadia has to offer and to enjoy Arcadia's Memorial Ride. Fee: $23.
For more information contact:
Arcadia Chamber
Arcadia, Wisconsin
info@arcadiawi.org
608-323-2319
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May 27, 2012
Leinenkugel's Chippewa Valley Century Ride
Irvine Park, Chippewa Falls
Century Ride (35, 50, 75 or 100 miles). Brat, soda & Leinenkugel beer. Fees: $30 Individual, $75 Family.
For more information contact:
Jeanne Gustafson
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
questions@chippewavalleyride.us
715-720-1439
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June, 2012
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June 5, 2012
June Dairy Days Classique Bike Tour
Community Shelter, West Salem
7:00 am
Bike rides of 32K & 62K. T-shirt, snacks, drinks, chicken dinner; June Dairy Days. Fee: $20/$25.
For more information contact:
Tammy Zander
West Salem, Wisconsin
tzander@centurytel.net
608-786-0889
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June 9, 2012
OCS Unity Ride
Oostburg
7:00 am
Century Bike ride with routes from 10 to 115 miles. Beautiful terrain with some routes incorporating Northern Kettle Moraine and others the Lake Michigan shoreline. Excellent SAG support, fully stocked rest stops. Camping is available the night before, a meal is available after ride. Fees: Individual $45; Family $60
For more information contact:
Oostburg Christian School
Oostburg, Wisconsin
unityride@oostburgchristian.com
920-918-3882
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June 9, 2012
Trek 100 Ride For Hope
Waterloo
7:30 am
All routes start and finish at the Home of Trek Bicycle Corporation in Waterloo, Wisconsin. Ride for Hope to bring the Gift of Hope to thousands of children battling cancer and blood disorders. To date, the Trek 100 Ride for Hope has raised $9.2 million to fight childhood cancer. Rides of 19, 36 & 100 miles. Commitment to raise $1 per mile.
For more information contact:
Donna Schnapp
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
dschnapp@maccfund.org
414-456-5830
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June 16, 2012
Minds In Motion Bicycle Tour VIII
Middle School, Onalaska
7:30 am
Rides of 5, 16, 32, 62, and 100 miles. Maps, marked routes, SAG, T-shirt, lunch. Fees: $15-$25
For more information contact:
Rob Dixon
Onalaska, Wisconsin
mimbiketour@charter.net
608-385-8870
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June 17, 2012
Ride the Rock
Jones Park, Fort Atkinson
6:30 am
ROCK THE ROCK WEEKEND CHALLENGE - Complete the Fort Half Marathon on Saturday and the Ride the Rock 60 mile race OR 60 mile ride on Sunday. Or Bike for 11, 20, 40 and 60 miles. Special commemorative t-shirt.
A benefit for the Jefferson County Literacy Council, Inc. a private non-profit organization providing literacy services to adults and families.
For more information contact:
Alex Brower
Jefferson,Wisconsin
rock@jclc.us
920-675-0500
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July, 2012
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July 14, 2012
YMCA Lactic Edge Triathlon
Bukolt Park, Stevens Point
8:30 am
In it's 23rd year, the Stevens Point Lactic Edge Triathlon is sure to be just as fun and successful as ever. Adult athletes will swimm 500 yards point-to-point in Bukolt Park, ride about 18 miles in the countryside north of Stevens Point, and run 3.1 miles along the Wisconsin River. Online registration fees: $45 by June 23, $55 by July 12 for individual. On-site registration for Saturday's event will cost $90.
For more information contact:
Brandy Proctor
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
BProctor@spymca.org
715-342-2980 ext. 306
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July 14, 2012
40th Annual Catfish Days
Trempealeau, Wisconsin
8:30 am
Looking to fill a weekend with more than just a bike ride, Trempealeau is the place to be. This 50-mile ride is held in conjunction with the famous Catfish Day's in downtown Trempealeau. It's always a great time with the fisherman and bikers exchanging stories - the big hill we climbed or the big fish that got away! The ride starts along side the Mighty Mississippi River and travels through Perrot State Park, continuing north into the hills of southern Trempealeau County. Fee: Adults - $20 with proceeds benefiting the Craig Brommerich Memorial.
For more information contact:
Trempealeau Lions Club
Trempealeau, Wisconsin
chamber@trempealeau.net
608-534-6780
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July 21, 2012
Lake Country Classic
1st Cong. Church,Oconomowoc
7:00 am
Biking fun for everyone! Bike routes for all levels. This family-friendly ride begins at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Riders pedal scenic "lake country", following paved country roads through beautiful scenery along lakeshores, through rolling inland hills, wooded areas, farmland and quaint towns, with rest stops along the way stocked with free snacks, drinks, and water. 15,25,45,65,100 mile routes. Free spaghetti lunch. Fee: $20.00-$25.00; limit 500 riders.
For more information contact:
Kent Kelly
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
classic-info@bayviewbikeclub.org
414-299-0317
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July 21-22, 2012
Scenic Shore 150 Bike Tour
MATC-Mequon
7:30 am
One of Wisconsin's most popular bike rides, the Scenic Shore 150 is the largest locally organized and supported event for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The Scenic Shore 150 Bike Tour is a 2-day, 150 mile, fully supported cycling event that is open to riders of all ages and abilities.
Day 1: Riders pedal 75-miles north from Mequon to Manitowoc then spend the night in Manitowoc.
Day 2: Riders begin the final 75-mile stretch toward Door Country, ending in Sturgeon Bay. Fee: $125.00
For more information contact:
Sara Drapp
Kenosha, Wisconsin
scenicshore150@lls.org
262-785-4244
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August, 2012
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August 10-12, 2012
19th Annual Midwest Recumbent Rally
Stevens Point
10:00 am
Mark your calendars for the original, biggest and best Recumbent Rally in the United States. Come visit us in Central Wisconsin and hang out with hundreds of fellow recumbent enthusiasts during a weekend of great recumbents, exceptional riding and delicious food. Meet manufacturers, recumbent celebrities and try out dozens of different recumbents at the demo track!
For more information contact:
Scott Cole
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
scott@hostelshoppe.com
715-341-4340
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August 11, 2012
Tour de Boys & Girls Club
Travel Guard, Stevens Point
7:00 am
Join us the morning of Saturday, August 11, at Travel Guard, and have a great time for a good cause. Tour de Boys & Girls Club brings family, friends, co-workers and neighbors together for a fun-filled ride through picturesque Portage County. Pledges raised support the ongoing mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Portage County. Routes of 10, 20 and 50 miles. Registration fee: $25.
For more information contact:
Carie Winn
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
info@bgclubpc.org
715-341-4386
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August 11, 2012
Ashley for the Arts
Memorial Park, Arcadia
10:00 am
The “Pursuit of the Arts” Bike Tour and Races feature a 10 mile ‘sprint’ course and a 26 mile ‘elite’ trek through Trempealeau County’s countryside. The event is open to all ages and includes a chip timing system for those striving for their personal best. Food, Beverage, and Shower Facilities will be available to all riders upon completion of the Tour and Races. Fee: $27.75
For more information contact:
Jason Lockington
Arcadia, Wisconsin
608-863-1199
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August 17, 2012
9th Annual Tour de Road America
Elkhart Lake
6:15 P.M
We return to the famous 14 turns and sweeping hills of the 4.0 mile Road America race track in Elkhart Lake, WI for the 9th Tour de Road America - Bike Ride to Fight Cancer. We'll take to the Road America track with professional racing drivers from the American Le Mans and other racing series for this family-friendly event (about 400 riders). The ride is open to all ability levels and all kinds of bikes. We even had one gentleman tackle the track on a unicycle! Fee: $25.00 to the Tour de Road America Foundation to fight cancer.
For more information contact:
Chris Brown, Tour de Road America Foundation
Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
info@pelotonride.org
920-698-0971
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August 18, 2012
B3 Bike Ride
Stevens Point Brewer
7:00 am
A 100 mile single day, loop ride from the Stevens Point Brewery in Stevens Point, WI to the Red Eye Brewing Company in Wausau, WI to the Central Waters Brewing Company in Amherst, WI and back to the Stevens Point Brewery. Riders must be able to fix their own flats and basic bike problems, as well as finish the entire ride in approximately 10 hours. The B3 Bike Ride provides an opportunity to not only experience the exceptional biking and scenery of central Wisconsin, but to also enjoy some of central Wisconsin’s finest beers. Registration fee includes ride support, food stops and a post ride celebration at the Stevens Point Brewery. Fee: $89.
For more information contact:
Greg Diekroeger
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
eventures@charter.net
715-347-7446
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August 19, 2012
2012 Ganther Race the Lake
Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac
5:45 am
Lake Winnebago... One of the largest inland lakes in the United States and the most popular lake in Wisconsin will be the 90 mile course for the event. This is the LONGEST timed, all citizen bike race in the United States. Yes, and we mean all abilities. You just have to sustain a 12.7 mile per hour pace. We welcome the blending of all cycling lovers, including the professional, triathlete, tandem, recumbent, and recreational cyclist. The 4th annual one-of-a-kind 90 mile bike event travels along the Lake Winnebago shoreline; starting and finishing in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. This event is designed to challenge the recreational cyclist and simultaneously incorporate a timed event for the professional cyclist. Fee: $65-$95.
For more information contact:
Gloria West
De Pere, Wisconsin
gloria@midwestsportsevents.com
920-338-8741
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August 25, 2012
Run, Bike Unite Duathlon
SentryWorld, Stevens Point
6:30 am
Mark your calendars to join us for the 2011 United Way of Portage County Run, Bike, Unite Duathlon. Tackle the challenge by yourself or gather your freinds and family to form a relay team. 2 Mile Run > 13 Mile Bike > 2 Mile Run. The top three finishers in each individual age group and relay team will receive awards. Individual Participant $30; Relay (per person) $20.
For more information contact:
Fred Hebblewhite
Stevens Point
uway@unitedwaypoco.org.
715-341-6740
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September, 2012
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September 9, 2012
Door County Century
Fairgrounds, Sturgeon Bay
7:00 am
The 2012 event will once again offer participants the choice of four different routes of varying distances. These include 100 mile (Century), 70 mile, 50 mile (Half Century) and 30 mile routes. Each registration includes complete ride support, access to six fully stocked rest stations and a ticket to the post-ride celebration. Fee: $50 (early bird).
For more information contact:
Sean Ryan
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
sean@netnet.net
920-606-2458
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September 16, 2012
Cranberry Century Bike Tour
Marshfield, Wisconsin
8:00 am
20/40/64/100 mile bicycle tours around Marshfield's cranberry bogs. The bicycle tour fee includes : t-shirt, sag wagon, lunch and refreshments, well-marked route, chocolate chip, cookies cranberry muffins. Proceeds benefit Marshfield's Ronald McDonald House. Fee: $25.
For more information contact:
Ronald McDonald House
Marshfield, Wisconsin
rmhc-marshfield@charter.net
715-387-5899
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October, 2012
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November, 2012
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December, 2012
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