The 3M 600K For 2025 I've selected the best routes offered out of Eldridge to create a reverse series. We should all be trained up enough by August to do a 600K and then decrease the distance as we lose daylight. What are the 3 M's in the moniker? Some of the towns you'll pass … Continue reading "The 3M 600K"

This route has a nice roll out of the Eldridge Quality Inn through Bennett, Wilton and out to the turnaround at Nichols. Not a whole lot of climbing but on occasion the wind can make this route a toughie! It works out that you'll likely get to Wilton on the return around lunch time so … Continue reading "Pocketful of Nichols 200K"

Meander to Manchester 400K For 2025 I've selected the best routes offered out of Eldridge to create a reverse series. We should all be trained up enough by August to do a 600K and then decrease the distance as we lose daylight. Here are the details: ACP certified, 400.5 Km (no bonus K's here!), 9,955 … Continue reading "Meander to Manchester 400K"

This is a somewhat challenging route with plenty of hills in the northern section. Here are the details: RUSA certified (not ACP), 130.0 miles, 5198 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 taken to PayPal (note … Continue reading "Making for Maquoketa 200K"

For 2025 I've selected the best routes offered out of Eldridge to create a reverse series. We should all be trained up enough by August to do a 600K and then decrease the distance as we lose daylight. This is a nice loop up to Monticello followed by a long southward stretch down through Mt … Continue reading "Monticello – Mt Vernon 300K"

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"