Fetch the Keg Ride

The Hop Garden is one of our beverage sponsors for the Madison Bike Week Party on Friday! But how are we going to get the keg from Paoli to Brittingham Park?? You guessed right: By bike! Meet at Crazylegs Plaza (Regent/Monroe intersection) for a 5:30pm (sharp) departure. We’ll ride the SW Path and Badger State Trail to the Hop Garden at a leisurely pace (12 mph) and after a beverage/food break return the same way. Rain or shine. Distance is about 27 miles. If you want to go faster or slower, that’s cool. Route is all on off-street paved paths except for the last section, which is on shoulderless country roads with light to moderate traffic and some hills. Please bring lights.

The date

The ride will happen on Thursday, June 5th. Departure is 5:30pm, sharp.

The route

27 miles (out and back), 550 ft of elevation

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FAQ

• Do I need to RSVP?
  • Nope, just show up!
• Do I need to have lights on my bike?
  • Yes.
• Do I need to pay for my own food and drink at the Hop Garden?
  • Yes.
• Is the route safe?
  • You’re doing this at your own risk. Much of the route is on the Southwest Path and Badger State Trail, i.e. no cars. The last bit into Paoli is on a town road with no shoulders or bike lanes.
• If my bike breaks down on the ride, will someone help me?
  • There are lots of nice people on the ride, but ultimately it’s up to you to have a backup plan.