Bike WI 2020—Eisenbahn & Bugline Trails - CANCELLED!
Friday evening upon arrival, we’ll share orientation packets with riders. There will be no wine and cheese gathering. Riders will make their own arrangements for Friday dinner. We’ll share a list of local restaurants highlighting outdoor dining or carry-out options. Bring festival or folding chairs for small group socializing outside.
It’s imperative that you bring masks to wear in public spaces and on our rides--out of respect for all attendees during the weekend.
Saturday, we’ll ride the 25-mile one-way or 50-mile round-trip, county-operated, Eisenbahn Trail extending from historical West Bend (home of West Bend appliances) into the scenic countryside of eastern Wisconsin -- past the glacial landscape of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. The trail is built on a former railroad corridor, hence the term "heritage" shown in the title "Eisenbahn" which is German for railroad. The trail passes through the communities of West Bend, Kewaskum and Campbellsport, ending in Eden at the village park. Riders can choose the overall distance on Saturday that’s right for them. The Eisenbahn Trail has both paved & crushed stone surfaces.
Spoiler alert: A Homemade Ice Cream stand is our goal that day!
West Bend is home to the Museum of Wisconsin Art, a great coffee shop funding local non-profits, a great bike shop, brew pubs & a variety of cafes & restaurants. You can also rent kayaks on your own in West Bend for an added activity on Saturday afternoon or on Sunday. [Reserve in advance with Zodiac Kayak Adventures, (262-353-3780), downtown West Bend right on the river.]
We will not be doing a shared group dinner on Saturday.
Sunday, we’ll experience the Bugline Trail with gem-green fields harboring cattails and butterflies & canopied glens giving way to cavernous quarries from Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, just 20 miles northwest of Milwaukee. The trail is fully paved end-to-end. Sunday brunch is a possibility after the ride at a local pub right beside our parking lot / starting point. The Bugline Trail is 15.6 mi. one-way; 31.2 mi. round-trip.
Participants will be responsible for their evening meals on Friday and Saturday.
West Bend, WI is approximately 2-2.5 hours drive from Chicago (127 miles).
Eisenbahn Trail Website: Click here
Cost for 2 Nights(Double-Occupancy):
Members: $158.
Non-Members: $193.
Add the Single Supplement (no Roommate option): $144.
NOTE: Payments will be refunded in full if the trip is cancelled due to government stay-at-home orders for COVID-19.
Departure Date: August 14, 2020
Return Date: August 16, 2020
Registration Closes: July 22, 2020
Leader: Ed Hanlon (Leader) Kathy Kirby (Assistant)
Email. ehanlon@rgla.com
Phone: (847) 275-7452
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Cancellation Policy