Any specific recommendations in regards to a small loop:
considering Military Ridge State Trail, then down Badger State Trail; will be sure to detour to New Glarus, and understand there are some other good little places along the route (Mt. Horeb).

I'm deciding between riding these two trails out and back (with an overnight or two on the route); or to connect and finish the loop with the Cheese Country Trail. That trail has me a bit worried, however, seeing as it gets pretty mixed reviews from cyclists regarding the condition and the presence of motorized users...