July 2010 Scenic Shores 150!

From: Jon Wood
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Hi All,

Last year several HOC members participated in a charity bike ride called the Scenic Shores 150. It a 150-mile bike ride from Mequon, WI to Sturgeon Bay, WI along the beautiful Lake Michigan coast line that helps to raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Wisconsin, an organization that funds research to cure various blood-related cancers. The members that joined in on the fun last year can describe in detail the great time we had; whether it was the all you can eat dinner and snack stations, the free bike repair, the unlimited beer (that's right…all the beer you could drink), the areas we got to bike through, the people we all met…the list just goes on and on. Also, while it may seems like a long way, everyone who went on the trip can tell you that with the number of rest stops you hit and the splitting of the route over two days (75 miles a day) the ride is incredibly easy and well organized.

Now, you may be asking yourself: "Why is Jon sending this out now when the ride is in July"? Well, I'll tell you why. The event is a fundraising event and as such I would like to give people as much time as possible to plan and do fundraising. For more information go to www.leukemia-lymphoma.org and search for the 2010 Scenic Shores 150 Bike Tour (or go to Google, that's what I did too). Sign up has already begun so if you would like to get in on the action you can start right away; once folks are signed up we can get our team together.

So why should you get involved with this? Basically 3 reasons:
1) It is a great opportunity to help fight a major medical concern our society is facing and to raise funds for a worhy cause

2) It is fantastic publicity for the HOC (there were hunderds of participates last year and by the end of the trip practically everyone knew who the Hoofers were, where we were from, and what we do.)

3) It was a great chance to spend two days biking along the Lake Michigan lakeshore, enjoying sunshine-filled days, time with friends, and just having a great experience.

Please give this opportunity consideration and email me with any questions you may have. I'm update everyone as we get closer t

Thanks,
Jon Wood
woodman519@gmail.com

Riley Tavern bike ride this Sunday, 11/22/09

From: Mary Collins
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This Sunday, November 22, I will lead a group of Hoofers on a bike ride (~30 miles round trip) to Riley Tavern for their weekly pancake breakfast. We will depart from Park Street Circle at 8:30am.

We will take the SW bike path and the Military Ridge State Trail to Riley for as many pancakes as we can eat. Then we'll head back to Madison. We'll plan to be back at the Union by 1:00pm.

Bring $10 ($6 for pancakes, $4 for a state trail day pass), a bicycle, helmet, and water for the ride. If you need to borrow a helmet or bike from the club, please let me know in advance. New hoofers welcome and encouraged to come!

Mary Collins
outingpresident@gmail.com

Can never get enough pancakes!

From: Christin Whitener
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This sunday Barnabé and I are leading the trip to Riley's Tavern. We'll meet at 9am at Park Street Circle, bike 16 miles to Riley's, spend $6 on a delicious pancake brunch, and be back probably around 2pm. Bring your bike, money, and a big appetite :)

(the club also has bikes if you need to borrow one)

See you there!

Christin

call or e-mail with questions: whitener@wisc.edu

Sunday Bike Ride to Riley's Tavern! 10/11

From: Mike Hutchen
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Each and every Sunday, just a short 16 mi. bike ride will land you all you can eat pancakes at Riley's Tavern! We will meet at Park Street Circle at 9:00 a.m., and we will ride out like circular hounds of hell (not really, but you can laugh at the imagery)! We will then eat our fill of pancakes, ride home, and arrive back at Madison around 1:00pm. You will need a bike, helmet, and money. $6 for all-you-can-eat pancakes! Rock on!!!!!

All the best,
Mike Hutchen
"Hoofer Socialite"
hutchenm@gmail.com

Riley Pancake Breakfast ride Sunday 10/4

Riley Tavern Pancake Breakfast Ride

Date and time: Sunday, October 4, 2009 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: leave from Park Street Circle, ride to Riley, WI
Contact: Mary Collins outingpresident@gmail.com
Description:

I would like to ride to Riley Tavern in Riley, WI tomorrow for their weekly all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. Tomorrow, Sunday, October 4, we will depart at 8:30am from Park Street Circle. Come at 8:15 if you need to borrow a bike/helmet.

If you've never been to the pancake bfast: the bike ride to Riley Tavern and back is 30-ish miles. We'll ride at a leisurely-moderate pace on the SW bike path and the Military Ridge State Trail through beautiful parts of Verona to Riley. $6 gets you all the pancakes you can eat, sausage, orange juice, coffee, and an ambiance similar to that of Sturgis, SD.

What you need:
-$6 for breakfast, plus $4 for a daily State Trail Pass (unless you already have an annual pass)
-A bike, helmet (if you a club member and need to borrow a bike, come to Park Street Circleat 8:15am)

-Water for the ride

-Appropriate clothing (high 40s, low 50s)













(Photos courtesy of Wisconsin DNR)