There are several area rides affiliated with the Chain
Reaction Bike Club in the tristate area. Most days of the week it's
possible to head out with us on an organized ride. If you're new to the
area, you're welcome to join us. Check the ride details below or send an
email! Watch
this page as more ride details are added.
To use the cue sheets, click on the link and then click on the first ride
cue, #1. A window will open with the list of cues and descriptions of each
road on the route.
Mondays and Thursdays
The ride leaves Fritz's in Lancaster, Wisconsin (308 W Cherry St.) at 5:15
p.m.
In the spring and fall, no one gets left behind. The summer ride usually
breaks
into 2 groups. 25-36+ miles.
Fritz ride.
Ride Start (Microsoft Live
Local Link)
Tuesday Mornings
Ready for a nice spin on Tuesday morning? Meet us at the Free Flight
parking lot at 9am for a 30-40mph ride. 15-17mph average and no one will
be left behind. Couples encouraged to come and ride together. Meet
apres ride for an espresso at a local cafe.
Wednesdays
Two rides are available. The first leaves the Wisconsin Welcome
Center across the river on Hwy 151. This is a 'no-drop' ride, but riders
can expect an 18mph average. Contact
Parrish Marrugg at
Bicycle World for more information. Wisconsin Ride. Ride Start.
For a faster training experience, meet at the Free Flight Bike and Ski
parking lot at 5:30 for an 18-22mph jaunt through the lovely lands of Dubuque
county. Come with some fitness or you will be dropped. Most rides
have a training plan and goals. Check our
bulletin board the morning of the ride for workout details.
Base Ride. Ride Start
(Microsoft Live Local link) Open the scratch pad to view the ride cues.
Base Ride Variation A. This ride loops through Epworth, Farley, Bankston
before coming back through Graf to Dubuque. About 42 miles. Click
here for the Live Local Map and cues.
Base Ride Variation
B. This alternate route leaves the 1a loop at Farley and heads south
and east through Placid and the outskirts of Peosta before joining the 1a loop
again at Cox Springs Rd. About 42 miles and 1850 feet of climbing.
Live Local Map and cues.
Balltown Ride. Enjoy the hill
country north and west of Dubuque. This route turns north from Asbury
before heading to Balltown, Sherill and Durango. Very scenic and follows
part of the Iowa Road Championship course. 36 miles and 2500 feet of
climbing. Live local Map and cues.
Saturday Morning Coffee Ride
Meet at Kate's Cafe and
Coffee House at 9:00am in Galena. Great for folks visiting the
Galena area on weekends who aren't so familiar with the beautiful country
roads of Jo Davies County. Brisk ride but definitely no one gets
dropped; all welcome!
Coffee Ride. Ride Start.
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How to ride a paceline
Many of our rides use pacelines. Check the graphic below for how they
work.
