The 8K600K A.K.A "The Super 8" (my term which you have to admit is catchier than the ACP moniker "BRM of 600K with 8000 meters of climbing") is newly formulated beginning in late 2022. The new rules are that it be an ACP approved 600K with 8,000 meters of climbing as verified by OpenRunner. Other … Continue reading "Summertime Super 8 Silliness"

One of our favorite routes that we've ridden many times. We usually do it as a season opener since it includes long flat stretches with a few testing climbs - ideal for early season fitness. This time we should all have our legs (except of course, for your faithful servant) so it should be a … Continue reading "Fennimore 200K"

This route is identical to the Scale the Mound 400K for the first 120 miles so riders will have the opportunity to ride with others for a considerable distance before the routes separate. The route has a moderate amount of climbing but also features some lengthy stretches on relatively flat roads or ridge tops so … Continue reading "Going for the Green 300K"

This route is identical to the Going for the Green 300K route all the way to Hazel Green so there should be ample opportunity to ride with others for the first part of the ride. Most of the climbing on the route is stacked toward the last two thirds of the ride so make sure … Continue reading "Scale the Mound 400K"

This will be the first time we've run this event since 2019. It's the standard format for a 600K: 400K on the first day with a 200K second day and combines the 400K "Scale the Mound" with the 200K "Nowhere but Norwalk" routes. Here are the details: 375.8 miles, 16,060 feet of climbing, ACP sanctioned … Continue reading "South and West 600K"

I founded the region on 18 August 2014 so it's time for a party! We'll do the always populaire Spring Green 100K with breakfast at the Spring Green General Store then head back to the "big city" . Here's the route we'll use, RUSA sanctioned, 103 km, 1,693 feet of climbing. The route is the … Continue reading "Ten Year Anniversary!"

This is the first outing in our Rouleur Series. We're doing a later than normal start to allow those who are coming for the weekend (there's another event on Sunday) to drive up in the morning. This is a shorter ride so we should all get finished early to late afternoon. We'll be doing the … Continue reading "Driftless Rouleur 100K"

This is the second event in our 2024 Rouleur Series. We'll start this ride a little earlier for an early finish to allow everyone to get home. We'll be doing a Dart Populaire Team Event for this ride. This is a ride with a minimum of 120 Km that must be completed in 8 hours. … Continue reading "Driftless Dart Rouleur"

This is the penultimate event in our Rouleur Series. We'll start a bit later to give those who are driving in the ability to do the ride without a hotel stay. Route: Boaz to Boscobel Populaire, 79.2 miles, 3,358 feet of climbing Brevet card: here To register for this event: Click on the link below … Continue reading "Driftless Rouleur 125K"

This is the final event in our Rouleur Series. We'll get an early start to allow those who came for the weekend to finish and get home at a reasonable time. Route: Kickapoo Rouleur, 95.8 miles, 4,553 feet of climbing Brevet card: here To register for this event: Click on the link below to complete … Continue reading "Driftless Rouleur 150K"