Chicago-Milwaukee-Madison Tour

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Time: May 25, 2013 at 6am to May 27, 2013 at 9pm
Location: Clark Square Park
Street: 801-899 Sheridan Road
City/Town: Evanston
Website or Map: https://support.woundedwarrio…
Event Type: bicycle, tour
Organized By: Matt M. 18.5KM
Latest Activity: Mar 22, 2014

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Hey Folks! Yet again and in this ride's sixth year, we are going to get our wheels rolling for a three day tour through Wisconsin. The ride is in support of the Wounded Warrior Project and we're set to ride for our nation's soldiers. It's a 175-185 mile ride with two camping stops along the way. Camping fees and a donation towards "Wounded Warriors" are required. Riders will receive a black bracelet showing the WWP website and a character trait – Duty, Honor, Courage, Commitment, Integrity, Country, and Service.

THIS RIDE IS NOT A RACE. We get there when we get there, safe and sound, and in time to get a good meal and a good night's rest.

Riders are asked to contact me 2 months to 6 weeks in advance so we can arrange for a pre-ride meeting and planning session.

Help raise funds for the Wounded Warrior Project:

https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/individual-fundraising/memorialdaytourfromchicagotomadison/

Plan your trip; tour maps are located here:

http://www.bikely.com/listpaths/by/marchman321

Typically the ride costs $70, combined with campsites and transportation to O'Hare (downtown Chicago might be available) from the University of Wisconsin student union on the Van Galder/Coach USA bus.

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Comment by Matt M. 18.5KM on May 23, 2013 at 5:53am: We should stop by Clark Square park to see if anyone decided to come at the last minute. But I doubt it.

Comment by Tricolor on May 23, 2013 at 5:10am: So are we at four or five? Or more? The more I see the weather the happier I'm getting. Temps like today would be nice without the rain, but that would be kind of greedy for late May.

Comment by Matt M. 18.5KM on May 23, 2013 at 1:43am: Holy mackerel Ray! That's a nice thought... Would you be staying at the nearest hotel? I'll need to meet with you Friday evening as well.

Comment by Ray on May 22, 2013 at 6:11pm: Hey I am new to the website. Is it possible at this time to attend the event? I haven't had any camping experience though

Comment by Matt M. 18.5KM on May 22, 2013 at 11:50am: Please stop by the REI/Whole Foods and get some Cliff Bars or trail mix. The route is semi-urban, so we can forage at places along the way.

Comment by Tricolor on May 22, 2013 at 9:55am: Lots of detours; Wisconsin needs to get themselves together.

One thing I've been wondering about. How are we set for breakfast/lunch/dinner food? Is there anything we need to bring or are there restaurants along the way? I was planning to stop by REI this week and take advantage of their Memorial Day sales to buy some of those energy bars that have the texture of warm asphalt.

Comment by Matt M. 18.5KM on May 21, 2013 at 4:20pm: Koshkonong Creek detour.... according to the 2010 Wisconsin bike map this is the best way to get around it....

Comment by Matt M. 18.5KM on May 21, 2013 at 5:49am: Once again, the weather (or God, or Luck, or the Fates) is on our side. Does anyone else want to ride with us?

Comment by Matt M. 18.5KM on May 14, 2013 at 6:59pm: no. just keep an eye on single decker vs. double decker. single decker buses get us home.

Comment by Tricolor on May 14, 2013 at 5:38am: While we can wait to buy tickets until we get to Madison do we need to make any kind of reservations with the bus line ?