The scenery and excellent secondary road system make this area some of the greatest bicycle touring country anywhere. We would welcome new members interested in self-contained overnight bicycle touring. An email list is used to set up the trips, with a phone list for those without email access. The trips are informal and often organized on short notice. Most are 2-3 day weekend trips.
Campsites are usually town or county parks.
We carry our own gear, maintaining the brief illusion of independence from the automobile. Daily distances average 50-60 miles, sometimes in hilly terrain. Destinations have included the Kickapoo River valley, Trempealeau County, Grant County, and various places closer to Madison. Some trips start in Madison, while others require driving to the start. Motorized mid-route rendezvous are discouraged.