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QCBC Fall Foliage Ride

Plan now to enjoy a fun-filled weekend of cycling adventure
and other activities of your choice.


Start making plans to join Ken Urban and Robyn Robbins along other fellow cyclists for the QCBC Fall Foliage Ride in the heart of the Driftless Area of Wisconsin. Viroqua is the new base for the ride. It is three hours north of the Quad Cities...just get on Hwy 61 and head north. The town has a wide range of interests for cyclists and non-cyclists. There are lots of interesting restaurants, shops, galleries, trout streams, orchards and vineyards. Two ride options will be available: A shorter, flatter route and a more challenging route. The famous Sparta-Elroy rails-to-trails route is accessible around 30 minutes away if one opts for a flat, trail experience. If mountain biking is your style...there are plenty of challenging courses in the area. 

CHECK THE QCBC CALENDAR FOR THE WEEKEND DATES IN OCTOBER.   

Cycling routes on quiet country roads promise to offer more than a few hills for both days. So keep up your hill training regimen.  

You will experience spectacular views that are a pleasant change from the corn and bean fields that you have been looking at on your local cycling outings all summer. You have an option to ride just one day or both. Travel distance to Viroqua is about 160 miles from Davenport - close enough to drive up and back the same day if you cannot get away for an entire weekend. 


The Elroy-Sparta State Trail (crushed limestone) offers an option for those cyclists that prefer flat terrain.  The section that includes the famous tunnels is around 30 minutes from Viroqua. A trail pass is required. Elroy-Sparta State Trail | Wisconsin DNR
Viroqua is known for its vibrant downtown with colorful shops, delicious food, live music performances and beautiful, rolling farmland. Explore Viroqua - Viroqua Chamber



Please follow link on QCBC calendar to REGISTER to give us a head count for the weekend. 

Also give us a head count of all individuals that will be joining the group for dinner on Saturday night.  Individuals that are not riding are welcome to join us for our group dinner. 



You are responsible for making your own room reservations.





Local Hotel Options

AmericInn by Wyndam- Viroqua  608-637-3100
Hickory HIll Motel- Viroqua            608-637-3104
Midway Motel- Viroqua                  608-637-2929
Hotel Fortney- Viroqua                   608-638-3100
217 on Main- Viroqua                      608-306-3171
Viroqua Heritage Inn                       608-637-3306
Viroqua Warehouse 608-332-4431
Old Towne Motel- Westby             608-634-2111


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A number of bed and breakfasts are available in the area. Check out Viroqua's website for possibilities. 


Local Camping Options


Two nearby parks provide camping possibilities:
- Sidie Hollow County Park - 10+ miles of hiking & mountain bike trails. 
- Esofea / Rentz County Park- hiking, trout pond, rustic & RV camping

Check out the bicycle shop in downtown Viroqua:
Blue Dog Cycles

Bring along non-cycling family members or friends to enjoy points of interest in or near Viroqua:

-Viroqua Farmers Market
- Driftless Angler fly fishing shop
- Driftless Books & Music (in historic tobacco warehouse)
- DY Pottery
- Ewetopia Fiber Shop
- Viroqua Public Market
- VIVA Art Gallery
- Vernon County Historical Museum
- Cheese shops
- Amish artisans