| ACTIVITIES |
Even though Madison, WI (aka Madtown) is the only gold-
certified Bicycle Friendly Community east of the
Mississippi, your visit's " Not All About the Bike." You'll
have 7 days to get acquainted with her; so use your time
wisely.
With a population slightly larger than Irvine's, Madison
offers a breadth of cultural attractions that are world class.
As the state's capital and home to the University of
Wisconsin, you'll find the city's personality an interesting
mix of: students, professional people and working folk
co-existing in an environment of sophisticated cultural
amenities that very few cities, regardless of size, can
match. The local museums are excellent and too numerous
to mention here. And, best of all- every single one is free of
charge.
" Thinking Green" and producing "Great Beer" are the 2
dominant religions practiced by the local demographic.
Want to explore some more, click here Visit Madison.
- "BIKE CAMP" ACTIVITIES
Sunday, August 19 Arrival Day
You'll find your bike (and luggage) stored at the hotel.
Happy Hour is conveniently located in the Crowne Plaza
Growler's Bar @ 5:00 (1700).
Thursday, August 23 Trek Factory Visit, Tour & Lunch.
Ride your bike or take the motor coach. Learn how to craft
your own bike in your garage.
August Dates TBD Norma is planning your hiking.
"In town we can go to the UW Arboretum or the trail to
Picnic Point. Out of town, needing a car, I chose 3 hikes:
(we will probably do 2 of these hikes but others can go
themselves.)"
- Sugar River Trail
- Devil’s Lake State Park
Saturday, August 25 Farmer's Market
Held every Saturday in the heart of downtown Madison.
Take cash, your camera and go hungry. This is a
certifiable, world class happening. The local Farmer's
Market is the largest in the nation: Stretching from Capitol
Square to the foot of State Street. That's over 1 mile of stuff
to eat, peruse, purchase or amuse.
- Visit the Zoo. It's home to Bucky Badger, Kermit the Poison
Dart Frog- the Zoo's cycling team mascot and, best of all,
it's free of charge. Ponder this: What other city zoo has their
own cycling team? - Do a tasting at the Old Sugar Factory distillery. Go green,
be safe, take the bus. - Compete in an early-riser's pub crawl. Remember, beer is
a breakfast beverage too. - Tour the beautiful State Capitol. Docent led, free of charge
and takes about an hour. - Tour a cheese factory. Caution: Eating fried cheese curd
makes this is a 2 statin tour. - Make it to Milwaukee, home of the Harley Davidson
Museum. - Take a 100 minute guided tour of the University of WI.
- There's more being planned. Be sure to check this website
page often. As the activities are confirmed, this page will
be updated with additional places and pricing.
| The Madtown Farmer's Market is truly a happening not to miss. |
| Yes, it really says "Grown in Real Dirt." Fake dirt is not good. |
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| Blue Skies Berry Farm |
| Local hiking trails can be beautiful. |
| The Madtown Farmer's Market is truly a happening not to miss. |
| Queen of the Cheese Head Nation. |
| Signs of the Time |
| Bucky is not a beaver. |
| It's a Blue Poison Dart Frog. |