Dubuque Bicycle Club

Note: All About Town rides on Tuesday nights are held in Iowa on even-numbered days and are held in Wisconsin on odd-numbered days.

Also note: There are regular Thursday afternoon bike rides starting at 1:15 p.m. sharp from the former Point Restaurant parking lot (2370 Rhomberg Ave., just south of the intersection of Hawthorne St. and Rhomberg, close to Eagle Point Park and the dam). These rides are generally 50 to 70 miles in length, and are held year-round, conditions permitting. For more information, please contact Ken Buesing.

Also also note: There are regular Thursday evening bike rides starting at Trackside Bar & Grill (709 Peosta St. (County Y21) in Peosta, IA) at about 5:30 p.m. during the summer months. These rides are approximately 20 miles in length.

Wisconsin Welcome Center (at the intersection of U.S. 61-151 and Wisc. 35 east of the Iowa-Wisconsin bridge)

All About Town Ride.

Wisconsin Welcome Center (at the intersection of U.S. 61-151 and Wisc. 35 east of the Iowa-Wisconsin bridge)

Hazel Green Ride.

Although we typically have weekend rides whenever it's halfways nice out, this is traditionally our first official long weekend ride of the year. Time to get the dust off the saddle!

All About Town Ride.

This is an early-season social-paced ride of about 20 miles at 14 mph or so, with occasional regrouping so that nobody gets lost. The exact route is decided upon at the time of the ride, based upon who shows up and how fast they want to go.

Wisconsin Welcome Center (at the intersection of U.S. 61-151 and Wisc. 35 east of the Iowa-Wisconsin bridge)

All About Town Ride.

Tailwind Ride.

Held on the traditional Cinco de Mayo holiday (observed). We go wherever the wind takes us, load up the bikes when we've had enough, and head back to Dubuque by bus. Cost of the bus ride will depend on the actual gas price at the time of the ride. For more information, call Paul or Deb at (563) 588-9544, or e-mail them.

All About Town Ride.

This is a social-paced ride of about 20 to 30 miles at 14 mph or so, with occasional regrouping so that nobody gets lost. The exact route is decided upon at the time of the ride, based upon who shows up and how fast they want to go. For those who want more miles, there is an alternate starting point at the Eagles Club in Asbury (5900 Saratoga Rd.) at 5:30 p.m.

Pedals for Progress drive.

Dig out your old bikes to donate. This organization will ship them overseas to those in need. If you don't have bikes to give, please come help collect.

Wisconsin Welcome Center (at the intersection of U.S. 61-151 and Wisc. 35 east of the Iowa-Wisconsin bridge)

All About Town Ride.

The Great Marquette Ride.

This ride has somewhat of a reputation for being challenging (especially at this time of the year). It's a beautiful ride, though, so consider trying it this year! We'll be riding from Dubuque to Prarie Du Chien on the Wisconsin side, stay overnight at the Americinn Motel, and then ride back to Dubuque on the Iowa side. We will have luggage service to haul your gear to PdC and back. For more information, call Paul or Deb at (563) 588-9544, or e-mail them.

All About Town Ride.

Wisconsin Welcome Center (at the intersection of U.S. 61-151 and Wisc. 35 east of the Iowa-Wisconsin bridge)

All About Town Ride.

Wisconsin Welcome Center (at the intersection of U.S. 61-151 and Wisc. 35 east of the Iowa-Wisconsin bridge)

All About Town Ride.

Lake Winnebago Ride.

A bit of travel for this one, as we visit our friends the Beasters for a trip around scenic Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin. More info later.

All About Town Ride.

First DBC Picnic of 2010.

Social time starts at 6, with the meal at 6:30. We provide the meat, you provide the side dishes, beverages, and table service.

Tour Of the Mississippi River Valley (TOMRV).

This is a long-running and highly successful ride done by our friends at the Quad Cities Bicycle Club. A very challenging and beautiful ride (about 106 miles the first day and 85 miles the second day). If you haven't done it before, go give it a try!

Wisconsin Welcome Center (at the intersection of U.S. 61-151 and Wisc. 35 east of the Iowa-Wisconsin bridge)

All About Town Ride.

GReat Annual Bicycle Adventure Along the Wisconsin River (GRABAAWR).

This is a weeklong ride that many of our club members have done through the years.

All About Town Ride.

Marinette High School, 2135 Pierce Avenue, Marinette, WI (NE Wisconsin at the Michigan border, on Green Bay)

Bay Area Medical Center (BAMC) Menominee River Century Ride 2010.

I haven't done this ride, but I've been up that way a few times and it sounds like a good time. Your choice of four routes of different lengths, up to 120 km.

Wisconsin Welcome Center (at the intersection of U.S. 61-151 and Wisc. 35 east of the Iowa-Wisconsin bridge)

All About Town Ride.

Wisconsin Welcome Center (at the intersection of U.S. 61-151 and Wisc. 35 east of the Iowa-Wisconsin bridge)

Shullsburg Ride.

This is a very popular ride through some scenic country. The basic route is 70 miles. We go through Georgetown and Cuba City and have lunch in Shullsburg. The return trip then goes through New Diggings and Hazel Green. It's a good time, and good training for RAGBRAI.

Wisconsin Welcome Center (at the intersection of U.S. 61-151 and Wisc. 35 east of the Iowa-Wisconsin bridge)

All About Town Ride.

Pre-RAGBRAI Picnic.

Social time starts at 6, with the meal at 6:30. You can't know what RAGBRAI's like until you do it, but you can ask how you can prepare for it! Same deal as last time (we provide the meat, you provide the side dishes, beverages, and table service).

Annual Harold Hoeweler Memorial Pre-RAGBRAI Ride.

Your last chance for long-distance RAGBRAI training before the real thing! Our route will take us through Sherill, Balltown, and Farley before we return to Dubuque on Old Highway. About 60 miles total. This year we shifted this ride to Saturday from Sunday to ensure that we have a place to stop for lunch. See you there!

All About Town Ride.

Econofoods, 3355 John F Kennedy Rd (about one mile north of the intersection of US 20 and JFK on the west side of town)

Leave for RAGBRAI.

We'll meet at 6:00 a.m. to leave no later than 7:00 a.m.

Wisconsin Welcome Center (at the intersection of U.S. 61-151 and Wisc. 35 east of the Iowa-Wisconsin bridge)

All About Town Ride.

Schramm's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Wisconsin (SAGBRAW).

This is Wisconsin's oldest cross-state ride. This year, the ride starts in Marinette and meanders along the Lake Michigan shoreline through Door County before heading south to Kewaskum.

Wisconsin Welcome Center (at the intersection of U.S. 61-151 and Wisc. 35 east of the Iowa-Wisconsin bridge)

All About Town Ride.

Last DBC Picnic of 2010.

Social time starts at 6, with the meal at 6:30. Here's where you can bring your RAGBRAI memories (some of the photos can stay home, though). Same deal as last time (we provide the meat, you provide the side dishes, beverages, and table service).

Pray-For-Good-Weather Ride.

Dubuque to Maquoketa and back (about 80 miles).

Wisconsin Welcome Center (at the intersection of U.S. 61-151 and Wisc. 35 east of the Iowa-Wisconsin bridge)

All About Town Ride.

Full Moon Ride.

We'll meet at Trackside for their regular taco special, and then we'll enjoy the evening with a moonlit ride. A white headlight and a red taillight are required by law. We'll have frequent regrouping to ensure that nobody gets lost.

Tour De Dubuque (Hospice Ride).

This benefit ride is held in conjunction with the Custom Riders motorcycle club. All pledges gathered will go to Hospice of Dubuque. More details to follow.

Wisconsin Welcome Center (at the intersection of U.S. 61-151 and Wisc. 35 east of the Iowa-Wisconsin bridge)

All About Town Ride.

Wright Stuff Century (a.k.a. "Mount Horrible Ride").

This is a ride sponsored by the Bombay Bicycle Club in Madison, WI. This ride winds through scenic western Dane County and northern Iowa County in Wisconsin. There are 30, 60, and 100 mile routes available with sag stops, sag support, and a spaghetti dinner included.

Wisconsin Welcome Center (at the intersection of U.S. 61-151 and Wisc. 35 east of the Iowa-Wisconsin bridge)

All About Town Ride.

Just a reminder, we're getting back into the early rides again. This is a social-paced ride of about 20 to 30 miles at 14 mph or so, with occasional regrouping so that nobody gets lost. The exact route is decided upon at the time of the ride, based upon who shows up and how fast they want to go.

All About Town Ride.

Dick & Gayle’s Jalapeno Ride.

Here's an event that will include as much riding as you can want and as much socializing, frivolity, and fun as you can stand. (Though you might want to get a head start on the riding part before you get to the ride, as the socializing, frivolity, and fun will be top priority once you get there.) More details TBA.

Wisconsin Welcome Center (at the intersection of U.S. 61-151 and Wisc. 35 east of the Iowa-Wisconsin bridge)

All About Town Ride.

Great River Road 100k Bike Tour.

Here's a relatively new event in the Tri-State area, a bike race through the hills and bluffs around Potosi. This event is sponsored by the Potosi Brewery, a relatively new attraction in the Tri-State area. (Or an attraction as old as any in the area, depending on how you look at it.) For more information, see the Potosi Brewery web site.

All About Town Ride.

Wisconsin Welcome Center (at the intersection of U.S. 61-151 and Wisc. 35 east of the Iowa-Wisconsin bridge)

All About Town Ride.

Wisconsin Welcome Center (at the intersection of U.S. 61-151 and Wisc. 35 east of the Iowa-Wisconsin bridge)

Fall Colors Ride.

Hopefully there will be some beautiful color out by this time.

Wisconsin Welcome Center (at the intersection of U.S. 61-151 and Wisc. 35 east of the Iowa-Wisconsin bridge)

All About Town Ride.

This is the last AAT ride into Wisconsin for the year, so don't miss the fun! This is a social-paced ride of about 20 to 30 miles at 14 mph or so, with occasional regrouping so that nobody gets lost. The exact route is decided upon at the time of the ride, based upon who shows up and how fast they want to go.

All About Town Ride.

Last official All About Town ride for the year! This is a social-paced ride of about 20 to 30 miles at 14 mph or so, with occasional regrouping so that nobody gets lost. The exact route is decided upon at the time of the ride, based upon who shows up and how fast they want to go.

Annual Fall Potluck.

Social time starts at 6, with the meal at 6:30. Meeting after the dinner. We provide the meat, you provide the side dishes, beverages, and table service.

Mark Your Mileage/Christmas Ride.

Dress warm! We will be biking a undetermined number of miles (>= 0) and then return to disclose our mileage for the year.

NOTE: There are various roads on which we ride that may be under construction this summer. Therefore, ALL routes are tentative and subject to change!!!! Please be aware of this. We will try to keep you updated on any changes.