Meander to Manchester 400K
Quality Inn 1000 E Iowa St, Eldridge, United StatesBreaking news! There's road construction on the route and a road closure so we're going to need a short detour. Fortunately, there's a detour that's fairly reasonable and the overall distance is only slightly longer. Here are the detour route stats: 249.3 miles (401K), 9,994 feet of climbing. The detour route is here. We're reprising … Continue reading "Meander to Manchester 400K"
The 3M 600K
Quality Inn 1000 E Iowa St, Eldridge, United StatesNew route for 2023! What are the 3 M's in the moniker? Some of the towns you'll pass through enroute to completing a successful 600K: Monticello, Maquoketa and Mechanicsville. This new 600K route combines two routes we've used in the past: the Meander to Manchester 400K and the Eldridge West 200K with changes needed to … Continue reading "The 3M 600K"
Last Chance 400K
Best Rest Inn & Suites 108 Hwy 150 N, West Union, IA, United StatesThis is a "new" route that is largely taken from day one of the 600K route. The great thing about it is 400K and 600K riders will be on the same route for almost the entire length of the ride. We're using this route in 2023 due to a road closure into Marquette. 256 miles, … Continue reading "Last Chance 400K"
Last Chance 600K
Best Rest Inn & Suites 108 Hwy 150 N, West Union, IA, United StatesThe first day of this route is the same as the 400K route for almost its entire length. Ridewithgps route day one here Ridewithgps route day two here Full route here To register for this event complete the registration form below. You'll receive a confirmation email which will contain a link to complete a waiver … Continue reading "Last Chance 600K"
Second Last Chance 200K
Best Rest Inn & Suites 108 Hwy 150 N, West Union, IA, United StatesThis 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 "Second Last Chance 200K"
Second Last Chance 300K
Best Rest Inn & Suites 108 Hwy 150 N, West Union, IA, United StatesThis weekend is your last chance to get in those qualifying rides for Paris Brest Paris so we're offering the full slate. You won't be able to do all of your qualifying rides here but this will give you the opportunity to pick up the event(s) you might have missed due to schedule conflicts, bad … Continue reading "Second Last Chance 300K"
Last Chance 200K
Best Rest Inn & Suites 108 Hwy 150 N, West Union, IA, United StatesThis 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 "Last Chance 200K"
Last Chance 300K
Best Rest Inn & Suites 108 Hwy 150 N, West Union, IA, United StatesThis weekend is your last chance to get in those qualifying rides for Paris Brest Paris so we're offering the full slate. You won't be able to do all of your qualifying rides here but this will give you the opportunity to pick up the event(s) you might have missed due to schedule conflicts, bad … Continue reading "Last Chance 300K"
“Mixed Media Mayhem 100K”
Stockton Memorial Park 600 N. Pearl St, Stockton, ILThis is the first of the four rides needed for the RUSA Rouleur award. We offered this route for the first time in 2022 and those of us that rode it really enjoyed the mix of pavement and gravel. Completion of this ride will count for the RUSA Rouleur award AND you'll get credit … Continue reading "“Mixed Media Mayhem 100K”"
“Mixed Media Mayhem” Dart Populaire
Quality Inn 1000 E Iowa St, Eldridge, United StatesThis is the second ride in our "Mixed Media Rouleur series" 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. The complete rules can be found here. We've developed two routes for this event since if … Continue reading "“Mixed Media Mayhem” Dart Populaire"