Ride the Ups and Downs
Presented by Galena’s local cycling club, Ride the Ups and Downs is a touring loop of beautiful Jo Daviess County, Illinois that features hilly terrain, spectacular ridge top panoramas and long valley views. Choose one of three clearly marked routes on rolling, low traffic, paved roads throughout our rural setting. 100% paved, 0% competitive (unless you’re battling the headwind!), and SAG support is available.
Autumn Air Tour
Date(s) and details TBC. Sure, everyone is amped over cyclocross, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have an amazing ride through the crisp air and stunning fall colors of Jo Daviess County (a.k.a. Vermont for Midwesterners). And you bet we’ll try to sneak in a stop for apple cider and donuts. Email if you’re interested!
Ride Ten Thousand
Described as the best cycling in the Midwest, and possibly the most challenging, the Ten Thousand offers tons of gravel, relentless rolling hills, and more cows than you’ve ever seen. Don’t take our word for it: here’s a clip of the Gravel Cyclist on a recent course.
100 / 80 / 40 mile routes, and free registration. Presented by Rapha, routes designed by Driftless Cycling Tours.