Group Bike Rides

Whether you’re new to the area or a visitor, feel free to join one of the many group rides offered in our area. Some of these rides change over to off-road a little later in the year.

You can also contact Gary Crandall for more information. All rides are subject to change, so get in touch with contacts for updated ride info.

Monday

In Ashland (weekly ride) — Meet at 5:30 p.m. from Prentice Park in Ashland.

1. No drop 20 miler at conversational pace with some hill sprints.

Contact: Paul Belknap (715) 209-0613, or Dennis Liphart at (715) 373-5666.

Tuesday

In Hayward — New Moon Road Ride

We are going to ride at 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays, weather permitting. Mileage of 15-25. Usually two groups of different speeds. Feel free to call (715) 634-8685 for more disclaimers, obfuscations and mis-directions.

In Rice Lake — Rice Lake will roll from the Turtleback Golf Course . 5:30 or 6pm. Anyone with questions, please contact Mark Bittner (715) 415-5399.

Wednesday

In Ashland (weekly Mountain Bike ride) — 5:30 p.m. starting in late May. 60-90 minutes single track. Contact Aaron Swanson at (715) 292-1384.

Thursday

Chequama Mamas Ride — 5:30 p.m. launch for a ride going somewhere for some distance and some unknown pace. Contact Gary Crandall at (715) 798-3594.

Saturday

Ride at Gerry & Mary Hansens — Group Ride every Saturday at 12:00 at Gerry and Mary Hansen’s on County Road A. It is a no drop ride with an average speed of 16-18 mph, with the distance increasing each week. If need be there will be a 2nd group going a little bit less distance and average speed. The ride will continue until Scott Wilson starts his ride at Cresthill at the end of May. Any questions call Gerry or Mary at (715) 462-4462.

In Mason — Cookie Jar Ride . This just in—the Cookie Jar in Mason has closed thus eliminating the primary focus of the ride—Mark D says—watch this space for further announcements—as of today 4-11-11 this Saturday ride has a PENDING FURTHER INFO status. For more information contact Mark Dryer at (715) 765-4131.

Contact

In Washburn — Washburn Saturday Java Ride. 9 a.m. spring and fall, 8 a.m. summer, from Dennis Liphart's house (715 Hillside). No drop 2-3 hour ride, medium pace with a few hill sprints. MUST have the ability to quaff java and stuff scones. Contact Dennis Liphart at (715) 373-5666.

Sunday

In Seeley — Ride from Riverbrook. 10:00 a.m. roll-out for an on road ride. Don’t know how long—or how fast—or where they go—but it is something you should attend Contact Tim Swift for more info.