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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Continue reading "US Route 66 and Springfield Landmarks 300K"