Join Bonnie & Stephanie in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin for the 3rd annual "Ride the Lakes" in Walworth County, Wisconsin. We are in the process of fine tuning the details. Route information is tentative at this point in time. Check back for updates. Riders have the option of riding either Thursday or Friday or both days. For those considering riding both days, please see the hotel accommodations below (or make your own arrangements).
WHEN: Thursday, September 14th and Friday, September 15th.
START LOCATION: Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva, 300 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Ride one or both days.
Registration is required.
* Please note that this is an unsupported ride - no SAG is available.
ACCOMODATIONS FOR THOSE STAYING OVERNIGHT:
Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva, 300 Wrigley Dr., Lake Geneva, WI. 53147
GROUP CODE: FOX23
BOOKING NAME: FOX VALLEY BICYCLE AND SKI CLUB
DATES: Check in Thursday, Sept 14 / Check out Friday, Sept 15
There are a few rooms available for Wednesday, Sept 13th for anyone who'd like to drive in the day before -just make sure you go through Becky in sales and she will give you the group rate if available.
Rooms must be booked before August 14th
Phone Becky Melchi (sales / there are 2 Beckys at Harbor Shores) at 888-746-7371 or 262-248-9181 / or book online https://bit.ly/harborshoresgroups
Harbor Shores cannot guarantee availability, or group rate, if booked after August 14th.
Free cancellation 48 hours prior to September 14th check in.
- Park View/First Floor: block of 9 rooms being held (queens) - $134.00 + tax /resort fees
- Bikes are allowed in rooms
- Mini frig / Microwave / Wet Bar
- Outdoor / Indoor pool with hot tub and sauna / fitness room / ping pong / board games / fitness room
- Breakfast is not included - see below for options.
Short walk to downtown Lake Geneva.
Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva
SCHEDULE
Thursday, September 14th
Meet for group ride: 9:00 A.M.
Hotel Check In: 4pm (NOTE: Precheck in upon arrival for a parking pass so your car does not get towed!)
Start Time for Intermediate Ride 13-15 MPH - 9:00 am – rear parking lot - Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva / 300 Wrigley Dr., Lake Geneva
Finish – Harbor Shores
Ride Leader: Bonnie Gillespie
*Lunch and rest stops along the way. (Bring money for lunch and rest stops.)
Lunch at Elizabeth's in Delavan, Wi.
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* See below for dining details.
Friday, September 15
Meet for group ride: 9:00 A.M.
Check out 11:00 am (Please make sure you have checked out before heading out for a ride - we have permission to keep cars parked in the lot until we are back from Friday's ride. AS A REMINDER, cars without parking passes will be towed.)
Breakfast - See below for options.
Start Time for Intermediate Ride 13 -15 MPH - 9:00 am – rear parking lot - Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva / 300 Wrigley Dr., Lake Geneva
Finish – Harbor Shores - Rear Parking Lot
Ride Leader: Stephanie Girgins
*Lunch and rest stops along the way. (Bring money for lunch and rest stops.)
Lunch at Coffee Cup Cafe in Sharon, WI /(262) 736-4060 / 192 Baldwin St.
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ROUTES (Routes ARE FINAL. OK to Download)
Riders can choose to join a group ride lead by Bonnie or Stephanie or explore the area on their own.
Bonnie's Route for Thursday
Stephanie's Route for Friday
Local bicycle club Treadhead Cycling has many established routes. Check out their routes on their website.
Treadhead Cycling
DINING DETAILS:
Thursday night
- Post ride happy hour: 5:30 PM at Harbor Shores in the Gino's East bar area
- Dinner Gino’s East: 6:30 pm – located at the hotel.
Friday morning breakfast - There is no scheduled 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
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.