This spring we are starting with a Rouleur Series to get your legs acclimated to longer distances. To complete the series and be eligible for the award you must complete the following calendared events: 100-124 km populaire, 125-149 km populaire, 150-199 km populaire, 120+ km 8-hour team ride (DART), and 200-220 km brevet. This year … Continue reading "Rouleur Series Ride 1: Eldridge 106 km"

This spring we are starting with a Rouleur Series to get your legs acclimated to longer distances. To complete the series and be eligible for the award you must complete the following calendared events: 100-124 km populaire, 125-149 km populaire, 150-199 km populaire, 120+ km 8-hour team ride (DART), and 200-220 km brevet. This year … Continue reading "Rouleur Series Ride 2: Peoria 127 km"

This spring we are starting with a Rouleur Series to get your legs acclimated to longer distances. To complete the series and be eligible for the award you must complete the following calendared events: 100-124 km populaire, 125-149 km populaire, 150-199 km populaire, 120+ km 8-hour team ride (DART), and 200-220 km brevet. This year … Continue reading "Rouleur Series Ride 3: Ottawa 151 km"

This spring we are starting with a Rouleur Series to get your legs acclimated to longer distances. To complete the series and be eligible for the award you must complete the following calendared events: 100-124 km populaire, 125-149 km populaire, 150-199 km populaire, 120+ km 8-hour team ride (DART), and 200-220 km brevet. This year … Continue reading "Rouleur Series Ride 4: DART"

This spring we are starting with a Rouleur Series to get your legs acclimated to longer distances. To complete the series and be eligible for the award you must complete the following calendared events: 100-124 km populaire, 125-149 km populaire, 150-199 km populaire, 120+ km 8-hour team ride (DART), and 200-220 km brevet. This year … Continue reading "Rouleur Series Ride 5: Peoria 200 km"

We will head east to the Bloomington/Normal area and then follow US Route 66 southwest to Springfield where we will follow a zig-zag tour of various landmarks before heading north the the finish. Note: If you are not staying at one of the hotels then please park in the back of the Residence Inn hotel … Continue reading "US Route 66 and Springfield Landmarks 300K"

We will start by crossing the Illinois River into Peoria, heading north to visit farm fields, a tour of wind farms to the west and south, and then head northeast to the finish. Many small towns will be visited along the route, but there are many good refueling options to keep you going. Note: If … Continue reading "Windy to Macomb 400K"

This 1000K in the beautiful driftless region is an excellent training ride for anyone thinking about the Coulee Challenge 1200 km grand brevet later in the summer. It will cover Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota to help with your American Explorer Award. This route is set up three loops so you will have the same … Continue reading "West Union 1000K"

This 600K in the beautiful driftless region is an excellent training ride for anyone thinking about the Coulee Challenge 1200 km grand brevet later in the summer. It will cover Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota to help with your American Explorer Award. This route is set up two loops so you will have the same … Continue reading "West Union 600K"

This is a tough 400K with a lot of steep and long climbs. Perfect training for anyone planning to ride the Coulee Challenge 1200K. ACP certified, 400 Km, 11,850 feet of climbing, RideWithGPS route here To register for this event: Click on the link below to complete a waiver. After completing the waiver you'll be … Continue reading "Eldridge – Peosta – Guttenberg 400k"