What we’re about
Welcome to Wisconsin Bicycling Meetup!
Wisconsin Bicycling Meetup is a statewide Meetup offering bicycle rides throughout Wisconsin. Our calendar includes numerous single-day rides and several extended weekend rides. There are a variety of rides, designed to appeal to riders of different abilities. We ride on both paved roads and state trails. The routes for the road rides have been carefully chosen to follow low-traffic, country roads, where you can enjoy the ride and the rural scenery.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Green Circle Trail Ride - Steven's Point, WISchmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center, Stevens Point, WI
The Green Circle Trail of Stevens Point "is a 27-mile scenic hiking and biking trail that loops through the Stevens Point area and connects with over 45 miles of additional trails. It winds through forests and parks, over wetlands, and along rivers, recalling the days of huge pineries, pioneer settlements, and the lore of the Wisconsin and Plover Rivers".
It is one of my favorite trails in Wisconsin, and it is less than 2 hours drive from Madison.
Plan to arrive at the Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center by 11:30am, and we will roll out at noon. The full trail takes about 2 hours to ride, but we will plan to stop here and there for photos or to appreciate the sculpture park or other sights.
If you find you have extra time, please check out this list of other things you can do at the Schmeeckle Reserve.
After the ride, we will plan to stop somewhere (TBD) for food, drink, and socializing. Please feel free to suggest favorite restaurants in the comments.
- The Great Sauk State TrailMeyer Oak Grove Park, Sauk City, WI
Join us for a fun ride on the Great Sauk State Trail!
Details:
- Meeting Place: Near the intersection of Carolina Street and Sycamore Street, by Meyer Oak Grove Park in Sauk City.
- Route: 25-mile ride (round-trip distance) along the Great Sauk State Trail, including the section that was opened about a year ago and a bonus mile on the roads beyond the furthest end of the trail.
- Ride With GPS Routes: SC-012-GSST-Out; SC-013-GSST-Return (If you have a GPS, it is highly recommended to download the routes to your GPS. There will not be any maps or cue sheets handed out at the ride.)
- Tentative Plan/Pace: 2 to 2.5 hours of riding, followed by Sunday Brunch at Vintage Brewing.
- Trail Pass: A Wisconsin State Trail Pass is required to ride on the Great Sauk State Trail. All riders are encouraged to purchase their trail pass before our ride. Trail passes may be purchased online or at most Wisconsin bicycle shops.
- After-Ride Dining/Socializing: After our ride, we will gather at Vintage Brewing Company in Sauk City. They have a Sunday Brunch Buffet through 2:00 PM. Hopefully, we will be able to be seated on the outdoor patio.
Plan to arrive by 9:30 AM. We will push-off promptly at 9:45 AM.
Our specific meeting location is at Meyer Oak Grove Park in Sauk City. There is parking along Carolina Street near Sycamore Street. The ride will begin at the corner of Carolina Street and Sycamore Street.
BONUS: An afternoon GRAVEL ride will be posted for those wishing to explore the Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area and the remnants of the Badger Army Ammunition Plant.
