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Ride the Lakes - Lake Delavan, Lake Como, Lake Geneva

RIDE THE LAKES - Lake Geneva, Lake Como, Lake Delavan



Start location will be Harbor Shores on LAKE GENEVA, 300 Wrigley Dr, Lake Geneva, Wi.   (About a 90 minute drive from St. Charles, IL.)

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.  Use the club website to register.  


To book a room at Harbor Shores please phone Caroline at 888-746-7371 and mention Fox Valley Bicycle and Ski Club.  See below for details on the room rates.  Group rate at Harbor Shores expires on Thursday, October 7, 2021.   After Thursday, October 7th, call Caroline ( 888-746-7371) at Harbor Shores directly to see if you can still get the group rate.  Make sure you mention Fox Valley Bicycle and Ski Club.


* Riders can pick and choose which routes they would like to ride and set their own schedule
* For those wanting to ride with a ride leader, Bonnie will be leading a a ride on Thursday, October 14th that will let the rider decide if they want to ride 43 miles  or 52 miles.
* Stephanie will be leading a 59 mile ride on Friday, October 15th



SCHEDULE

Thursday Oct 14 

Start - 9:30 am – rear parking lot - Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva / 300 Wrigley Dr., Lake Geneva

Finish – Harbor Shores
Ride Leader:  Bonnie Gillespie
Featured ride:  3 Lake Loop with option of riding 43 or 52 miles

3 Lake Loop - Ride either 43 or 52 miles


Post ride happy hour:  5:30 PM at Harbor Shores in the Gino's East bar area

Group dinner:  6:30 PM at Harbor Shores in the Gino's East dining area


Friday Oct 15
Check out is at 11:00 am, so please make sure you have checked by 11:00am.    

Start - 9:30 am – rear parking lot - Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva / 300 Wrigley Dr., Lake Geneva

Finish – Harbor Shores - Rear Parking Lot
 Ride Leader: Stephanie Girgins
Featured Ride:  LG-Pells-Tower-Twin Lakes - 59 miles
ROUTE: LG-Pells-Tower-Twin Lakes - 59 miles

Post ride gathering:   Let's discuss at the group dinner on Thursday

   


RIDE PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITY:

Please remember that your Ride Leaders are volunteers.  Please be patient and kind should there be unexpected changes and unforeseen issues with routes, etc.  

Participants are expected to come to the ride well trained, in good health and ready to accomplish the required daily riding using well-maintained bicycles.  Make certain you have a spare tube in case of a flat tire (along with a pump or CO2 cartridge).   Helmets required.   Highly recommend that riders have a mirror and lights.

ROUTE DETAILS:

* Riders can pick and choose which routes they would like to ride
* For those wanting to ride with a ride leader, Bonnie will be leading a 43 mile ride on Thursday.  Stephanie will be leading a 59 mile ride on Friday

 

ROUTES ARE FINAL.  OK TO DOWNLOAD.
 
LG-Burlington-25 miles

LG-Hebron-27 miles

LG-Walworth-31 miles

Walworth-AldenHillsOrganicFarm-20miles - remote start


3 Lake Loop - 55 miles

3 Lake Loop - 43 mile or 52 mile option

Fontana - Lake Geneva - 45 miles remote start  

LG-Pells-Powers-Twin Lakes - 59 mils



ACCOMODATION DETAILS:

Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva, 300 Wrigley Dr., Lake Geneva, Wi.  53147

 Group rate at Harbor Shores expires on Thursday, October 7, 2021.   After Thursday, October 7th, call Caroline at Harbor Shores directly to see if you can still get the group rate.  Make sure you me

 

https://www.harborshoreslg.com

 

10 rooms have been reserved on the 1st floor for easy access to bring in bike and gear.

Check in 4:00 pm Thursday, Oct 14 / Check out 11:00 am Friday, Oct 15


To book a room,  phone Caroline at 888-746-7371 and mention Fox Valley Bicycle and Ski Club.  

 

- Lake View: 2 queens or 1 king and sofa sleeper - $139.00 + tax

- Park View: 2 queens - $114.00 + tax

Mini frig / Microwave / Wet Bar

Outdoor / Indoor pool with hot tub and sauna / fitness room / ping pong / board games / fitness room

Short walk to downtown Lake Geneva

HAPPY HOUR, Thursday, October 14th - details to be announced

 

DINING DETAILS:

Thursday night 

- Dinner reservations have been made at Gino’s East / 6:30 pm – located at the hotel

 

Friday morning breakfast - There is no schedule group breakfast.  Riders have the following breakfast options:
* Bring your own breakfast items (your Harbor Shores room has a mini kitchen)
* Eat at one of the local eateries.  Some options you might consider:

Great Eggs in Lake Geneva, 220 Cook St, Lake Geneva, WI
- Order at the counter, limited seating indoors, patio seating outdoors.  More of a grab and go type place
Great Eggs

Simple, 522 Broad St, Lake Geneva, Wi.
Simple Cafe - Lake Geneva

Egg Harbor, 827 Main St., Lake Geneva, WI
Egg Harbor - Lake Geneva


Printable map of Walworth County

Walworth County Bicycle Map

 

POST RIDE WATERING HOLES WE LIKE:

Inn Between Bar and Grill, 1552 Beckman Drive, Lake Delavan, WI 

Mars Resort, W4098 S. Shore Dr, Lake Geneva, WI.

The Boat House Bar and Grill, N2062 S. Lake Shore Dr, Lake Geneva, WI.




When:
Thursday, October 14, 2021, 8:00 AM until Friday, October 15, 2021, 8:00 PM
Where:

Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Bonnie Gillespie
 
Stephanie Girgins
Category:
Special Event
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
No Fee
No Fee