This route takes you over to Wisconsin via Lansing with some fairly stiff climbs between there and Viroqua. Then a nice run along the Kickapoo river toward Liberty then some climbing up to the ridge tops before descending to Sylvan and a nice flat run to Boscobel. A couple of climbs take you to Prairie … Continue reading "West Union 400K"

For 2022 we're going to reprise a route that we last did during the "Hell Week in 2015". This one breaks the 600K into a shorter first day down to Dubuque and back then a somewhat longer second day. Day One: 218.2 miles, 11,680 feet of climbing. Ridewithgps link here. Day Two: 156.3 miles, 7,203 … Continue reading "West Union 600K"

This route takes you over rolling hills and quiet roads to Ridgeway where you'll get on the Prairie Farmer recreational trail which will take you to the first control in Cresco. From there you'll do an out and back to Harmony, MN and then head to Decorah. The control at Decorah is the Kwik Trip … Continue reading "West Union 200K"

This is a nice route that takes you through Cresco, Harmony and Preston before a stretch on the Root River Trail through Lanesboro and Rushford. The run on the Root River Trail is a nice respite between the climbing before Preston and after Lanesboro. The control in Preston is the grocery store (Preston Foods) but … Continue reading "West Union Sunday 300K"

We're putting on a second 200K on Sunday for those who did a different distance on Saturday of our "West Union Weekend", those who want to repeat the route or for someone who just wants to come out and enjoy a nice Sunday on the bike. This route To register for this event complete the … Continue reading "West Union Sunday 200K"

Today we commemorate the first 300K held by the Audax Club Parisien 100 years ago. We'll use our new "Monticello-Mt Vernon 300K" route that we debuted in 2022. Here are the details: 189.9 miles, 7,412 feet of climbing, ACP certified, ridewithgps route here. To register for this event complete the registration form below. You'll receive … Continue reading "Centenary 300K"

  This is the opening weekend of our "Strade Bianche Rouleur Challenge". We celebrate the history of our sport by riding the "white roads" in North Western Illinois. Completion of this ride will count for the new RUSA Rouleur award! We'll start later than normal (10:00) so you can drive to the start on the … Continue reading "Strade Bianche Rouleur Challenge 100K"

  This is the second ride in our gravel Rouleur series and we'll start early so those of you who come from afar will be able to finish the ride before driving home. Completion of this ride will count toward the new RUSA Rouleur award! The ride will start and finish in Stockton, Il. This … Continue reading "Strade Bianche Rouleur Challenge 125K"

This is the third ride in our "Strade Bianche Rouleur Challenge" and is a team event. Teams consist of a minimum of 3 and maximum of 5 riders and at least 3 must finish in order to receive credit. More details here. We've developed two routes for this event since if we have more than … Continue reading "Strade Bianche Rouleur Challenge – Dart Populaire"

For the final gravel route in our Challenge we'll be doing a new route "Give me a Clearance for Clarence". Here are the details: 98.4 miles, 3,456 feet of climbing, 32.4 miles of gravel (33%), 66 miles paved (67%), ridewithgps link here. We'll start early so those coming from afar will be able to complete … Continue reading "Strade Bianche Rouleur Challenge – Eldridge 150K"