This 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 … Continue reading "“Mixed Media Mayhem 100K”"

This 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 … Continue reading "“Mixed Media Mayhem” Dart Populaire"

An opportunity to pick up that last piece of the Rouleur for those who missed out in the Driftless. 98.4 miles, 3,456 feet of climbing, 32.4 miles of gravel (33%), … Continue reading "Makeup exam"

Here's a last chance to work toward seasonal goals (P12, K-Hound) or just get out again before the snow flies. 66.5 miles, 1,509 feet of climing, RUSA certified. Ridewithgps link: … Continue reading "The Last (?) Hurrah 100K"

Here's a late season opportunity to either work toward seasonal goals (R12, K-Hound, etc) or just to get another ride in before the snow flies. 126 miles, 4,266 feet of … Continue reading "The Last (?) Hurrah 200K"

This route has a little bit of everything. Leave Peoria to find rolling hills, flat sections, small towns, farms, and a nice ride along the Illinois River. Perfect for those … Continue reading "Peoria Rouleur 125K"

Mostly quiet country roads with both rolling and flat sections. Many food options at the halfway point in Galesburg. Many thanks to Randy Anderson for developing the route! Here are … Continue reading "Gone to Galesburg 200K"

The second leg of the rouleur series. Here are the details: Starting in Ottawa IL, you’ll share the first 31 miles of this route with the 300k riders. After that, … Continue reading "Ottawa Rouleur 150K"

A nice early season route courtesy of Doug McLerran. Enough climbing to make progress on your early season fitness but not so much that you won't enjoy the ride! Starting … Continue reading "Early Season 300K"

Another nice early season ride. We've done this one several times and one of the things that's in its favor (beside the fact that it's a nice route) is that … Continue reading "Making for Maquoketa 200K"