Needed: Route(s) near New Glarus, WI

[duppie]

We will spend Memorial Day in Green County, WI. We will be staying in New Glarus, and plan to ride for 3 days. I have never been in that area so I looked around at sites like bikely.com for routes and did find some, but I have no idea which ones are good.
Hence my question: Does anyone of you have published online routes that are considered scenic and 40-60 miles in length? Hilly is OK (of course), but it doesn't need to be all hills. I prefer back roads over high ways.
Any suggestions on where to eat/drink are also welcome. I am particularly interested in locally produced foods.
Duppie

[Scummer]

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=400209

Check out post #1 for cue sheets and maps.

[ctyler]

I've only been there once and don't have any specific routes, but you can download a pdf bicycle map from here: http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/bike-foot/countymaps.htm It would be the Green County map. Look for the roads marked in green as well as the gray roads. These have far less traffic and are paved.

Stop by Puempel's Olde Tavern at 18 6th Ave for a Spotted Cow from New Glarus Brewery. I've eaten at Chalet Landhaus Restaurant. Nice but a bit pricey for me. Here's a link to Restaurants: http://www.swisstown.com/restaurants.shtml

Sorry can't be more specific.


We will spend Memorial Day in Green County, WI. We will be staying in New Glarus, and plan to ride for 3 days. I have never been in that area so I looked around at sites like bikely.com for routes and did find some, but I have no idea which ones are good.
Hence my question: Does anyone of you have published online routes that are considered scenic and 40-60 miles in length? Hilly is OK (of course), but it doesn't need to be all hills. I prefer back roads over high ways.
Any suggestions on where to eat/drink are also welcome. I am particularly interested in locally produced foods.
Duppie

[aham23]

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=400209

Check out post #1 for cue sheets and maps.

+1

and a great route!!

later.

[CyLowe97]

+2.

Those are wonderful routes starting/ending in New Glarus.

Stop by Puempel's Olde Tavern at 18 6th Ave for a Spotted Cow from New Glarus Brewery.
Beware that all you might be able to get is "Cold sammiches!" at Puempel's.

We had a couple of nice lunches over at Tofflers at 2nd St. and 5th Ave. The Turkey Melt was awesome.

[Scummer]

For dinner in New Glarus we were at the Diner the night before the biking. Good food in the range of 20-30$

[jbmadtown]

+1 on the BFNIC route referenced above. Also in the New Glarus area are the Sugar River and Badger State bike trails. Check out the link to see where they go: http://www.badger-trail.com/badger_trail.pdf
Both are relatively flat and free of traffic (plan for lots of crushed limestone/hardpack dirt). You should pay the State Trail pass fee ($5/day) to ride them.

You may also think about calling Earth Rider Bike Shop (http://www.earthridercycling.com/) which is located nearby in Broadhead. They'll be able to draw up some great routes for you.

As for locally grown foods- If you're up to the short drive in to Madison some night I highly recommend Harvest (http://www.harvest-restaurant.com/) or L'etoile (http://www.letoile-restaurant.com/). Two of Madison's best restaurants that use only locally grown/raised produce and meats. Make a reservation soon and get ready for some good food! Harvest tends to be more adventurous and L'etoile more traditional menu items, all really fantastic. There's also the Dining Room in Montello, I've heard good things but have never been there.

[duppie]

you can download a pdf bicycle map from here: http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/bike-foot/countymaps.htm .
That is one handy url. I can follow the rout that scummer referenced and shorten/extend it at any point.

Stop by Puempel's Olde Tavern at 18 6th Ave for a Spotted Cow from New Glarus Brewery. I've eaten at Chalet Landhaus Restaurant. Nice but a bit pricey for me. Here's a link to Restaurants: http://www.swisstown.com/restaurants.shtml

I was sure planning on drinking a Spotted Cow or two. I remember that beer from when I was on a project in Walworth. We are staying at the Chalet, so I think we will be eating there at least once. I see cheese fondue in my future....
Duppie

[duppie]

For dinner in New Glarus we were at the Diner the night before the biking. Good food in the range of 20-30$

Did you by chance mean Deininger's?
Duppie

[aham23]

+2.

Those are wonderful routes starting/ending in New Glarus.


Beware that all you might be able to get is "Cold sammiches!" at Puempel's.

We had a couple of nice lunches over at Tofflers at 2nd St. and 5th Ave. The Turkey Melt was awesome.

+1

better then average food for a bar and spotted cow on tap served by a hottie (after 7pm) in the bar area. :D later.

[duppie]

+1 on the BFNIC route referenced above. Also in the New Glarus area are the Sugar River and Badger State bike trails. Check out the link to see where they go: http://www.badger-trail.com/badger_trail.pdf
Both are relatively flat and free of traffic (plan for lots of crushed limestone/hardpack dirt). You should pay the State Trail pass fee ($5/day) to ride them.

You may also think about calling Earth Rider Bike Shop (http://www.earthridercycling.com/) which is located nearby in Broadhead. They'll be able to draw up some great routes for you.

As for locally grown foods- If you're up to the short drive in to Madison some night I highly recommend Harvest (http://www.harvest-restaurant.com/) or L'etoile (http://www.letoile-restaurant.com/). Two of Madison's best restaurants that use only locally grown/raised produce and meats. Make a reservation soon and get ready for some good food! Harvest tends to be more adventurous and L'etoile more traditional menu items, all really fantastic. There's also the Dining Room in Montello, I've heard good things but have never been there.

I think we may take the trails one or two days, depending on whether the hills did us in on day one....those Madison restaurants sound great, but I don't think we will make it into Madison. Something for another time

I can see a problem coming up with this trip. Attention is shifted to food and drink, and biking becomes secondary....oh well, there is always next week for that long ride

Thanks for all the replies everyone
Duppie

[Scummer]

Did you by chance mean Deininger's?
Duppie

I messed up the towns and the name :twitchy: . I meant The Dining Room in Monticello. Which is not far away from New Glarus.