I’ll tell you what I think of bicycling. I think it has done more to emancipate women than any one thing in the world. I rejoice every time I see a woman ride by on a bike. It gives her a feeling of self-reliance and independence the moment she takes her seat; and away she goes, the picture of untrammelled womanhood. — Susan B. Anthony

Archive for the 'moderate' Category

Prairie-Roubaix

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Prairie du Sac is French for something. It’s got a mud lake and a vineyard, is kinda bumpy, might be wet, and you could dump or puncture anywhere. 23.5 miles, moderate. Follow your finish with fries and mayonnaise at the Blue Spoon (which I will pay for if you take a lap in Eagles’ stadium [...]

Lutefisk and Lefse

Monday, March 31st, 2008

The annual Vermont Church dinner is the real deal. Thing is, hardly anyone likes lutefisk – they’re there for the meatballs, which are swedish. At least the lefse is norwegian and everyone likes lefse. 30.8 miles, moderate. Just like a lutefisk dinner this ride is hard to stomach at first, but hang on, plenty of [...]

Martinsville Valleys

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

The Springfield Corners dance hall is long gone and 12′s a 4 now, but this spot still swings. 22.4 miles, moderate. Step over from Lodi Springfield or pull a park-n-ride in Cross Plains. URL for this route is: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1743628

Little Garfoot

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

Welcome to the driftless. 29.3 miles, moderate. Bring your polka dots and watch for cars on this character builder. URL for this route is: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1742472