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The Bicycle Club for Metro Milwaukee

2008 Ride Schedule

Cream City Cycle Club strongly promotes the following SAFETY POLICY:

1. Learn and practice safe bicycling skills.

2. Learn the rights and responsibilities of bicyclists and practice what you learn.

3. Always wear a correctly fitted CPSC approved helmet that is in good condition.

IMPORTANT! Ride start times vary throughout the year so check them carefully. Please be advised that you will need to arrive 20 minutes prior to listed start time, so you will be able to set up your bicycle and take care of any necessary preliminaries (Non-members need to sign-in and sign a liability waiver). We do our best to make sure every ride goes on as scheduled, However, start times, locations and actual rides may be changed or canceled For the latest updates, call the HOTLINE at 414-299-9398, box 1.

Rides are open to the public without charge.

This page was last updated on 05/07/08.

Mileage options highlighted in red do NOT have a ride leader as of this update. If you can volunteer to lead a ride, please call the HOTLINE at 414-299-9398. If there is not a ride leader for all distances the ride will be canceled. All in RED means no ride.

Camp	PINEWOODS SPRING WARM UP SELF CONTAINED
Sat 5/10 -	Start: Hales Corners
Sun 5/11	The first camping ride of the year will be a self-contained 35 mile ride from Hales Corners to Pinewoods campground in the Southern Kettle Moraine. Break out the camping gear and enjoy the fresh springtime air from your bicycle & our campsite. Check the camping schedule for details or call the bike line at 414-299-9398, box 3.

Sat 5/10	SAUKVILLE SAUNTER		24/43 miles
9 am	Start: Kletzsch Park		Midpoint: Thiensville/Saukville
	The mighty Milwaukee River is at your side as we head north into the suburbs and countryside of Ozaukee County.

Sun 5/11	MOTHER'S DAY - No regular club ride

Sun 5/11	OAK LEAF TRAIL NORTHWEST GROUP LEISURE RIDE		33 miles
9 am	Start: John Doyne Park	.		Midpoint: Silver Spring Dr.
	Honey Creek Parkway and Menomonee River bike trail to the Menomonee River Parkway north. Just beyond Capitol Dr., back on the bike path again north to Bradley Rd. Back to Silver Spring for lunch at a choice of fast-food venues and then backtrack home.

Sat 5/17	OTTOWA LAKE TOUR *			28/62 miles
9 am	Start: Hales Corners Park			Midpoint: Muskego/North Prairie
	The southern kettle is beautiful any time of the year and the rolling hills are a joy to bike. This outstanding area remains a very popular recreation destination.

Sun 5/18	TOUR DE CURE - No regular club ride
	Many club members volunteer as ride marshals on this charity ride for diabetes. For volunteer information, watch for details in the CCCC newsletter.

Camp	CHICAGO EXPERIENCE SEMI-SELF CONTAINED
Sat 5/24 -	Start: Zion, IL
Mon 5/26	Ride to Chicago, stay in the hostel and see the “big city”. This ride is a great introduction to self contained biking. Space is limited and pre-payment is required. Check the camping schedule for details or call the bike line at 414-299-9398, box 3.

Sat 5/24	JEFFERSON JOURNEY		26/42 miles
9 am	Start: Greenfield Park		Midpoint: Waukesha/Wales
	Bike along tree lined roads on a journey to remember. Stop for a view of the many rivers and streams, and imagine it as a highway for traders of the past.

Sun 5/25	BORDERLINE		36/53 miles
9 am	Start: Whitnall Park		Midpoint: Dover/Union Grove
	Enjoy the scenery while you meander through the open lands of southeastern Wisconsin.

Sat 5/31	CEDARBURG BOG *		32/53 miles
9 am	Start: Centennial Park		Midpoint: Newburg/Waubeka
	Starting in Cedarburg is always fun. Explore the back roads and take a ride through the bog to see an extraordinary world of wildlife and plants.

Sun 6/1	BURLINGTON		34/59 miles
8 am	Start: Froemming Park		Midpoint: Dover/Burlington
	The flatlands of the Fox River valley make for easy riding. We’re told that there is a sub shop in Burlington you wouldn’t want to miss!

Starting Points

Adell – Sheboygan Cty, WI (approximately 1 hour from State Fair Park)

I-43 north to Hwy 57 (exit 97). Continue north on Hwy 57 to Sheboygan Cty A, (do not take Ozaukee Cty A which is the first Cty A you come to). Left/west on Cty A to Adell. Turn right/north on Nugent St. to Center St., just north of the municipal building (please park on the street).

Brown Deer Park - 7835 N. Green Bay Rd., Brown Deer (approximately 30 minutes from State Fair Park)

I-43 to Good Hope Rd (exit 80/Cty PP), go west on Good Hope Rd to Teutonia Ave (Cty D), right/north on Teutonia Ave to Calumet Rd, right/east on Calumet Rd to the park entrance. Meet in the parking lot on the left by the tennis courts. Alternate, if you miss Calumet continue north to Bradley Rd, right/east on Bradley Rd to park entrance (about 37^th St), turn right into the park and keep right to the same meeting point.

Centennial Park - W86 N851 Evergreen Blvd, Cedarburg (approximately 30 minutes from State Fair Park)

I-43 to County Hwy C (exit 89), west on Cty C to Washington Ave, right/north on Washington Ave to Fair St, left/west on Fair St to Evergreen Blvd, right/north on Evergreen Blvd to the parking lot on the west side of Evergreen Blvd just north of the swimming pool.

Currie Park - 3535 N Mayfair Rd, Wauwatosa. (approximately 10 minutes from State Fair Park)

I-94 (West) to Hwy 45 (North), Exit 305B. North on Hwy 45 to Capitol Dr. East on Capitol Dr. (Hwy 190) to Mayfair Rd (Hwy 100) . Right and South to the park on the west side of the road. Golf course parking lot off of Hwy 100 (N Mayfair Rd) between W. Burleigh St and W Capitol Dr on the west side of Mayfair Rd.

Doctors Park - 1870 E Fox Lane, Bayside (approximately 45 minutes from State Fair Park)

I-43 to Brown Deer Rd (exit 82A) follow Hwy 32/Brown Deer Rd south to North Lake Drive curving south about a half mile to Dean Road, turn left on Dean Road to Fox Lane and left into the park and parking area.

Dretzka Park - 12020 West Bradley Rd. (approximately 30 minutes from State Fair Park)

I-94 to Hwy 45 (exit 305B), take Hwy 45 north to Hwy 145 (exit #48) to the park (lot near chalet). Alternate: Take Fond du Lac Ave (Hwy 145) to park entrance on the east side of the road.

Elkhorn Park & Ride - I-43 & Hwy 12 (approximately 1 hour from State Fair Park)

I-43 South to Hwy 12 West. Take Hwy. 12 West (Exit 27B) one mile to Hwy 67. Hwy 12 & Hwy 67 will run together. Continue on Hwy 12/67 to the park and ride. The park and ride is on the west side of the highway.

Fox River Sanctuary – Waukesha (approximately 30 minutes from State Fair Park)

I-94 west to exit 297 (Hwy 18 west/Hwy 164 south), South 1.6 miles to Hwy 164 south, Left on Hwy 164 south and follow Hwy 164 2 miles to County Y/Racine Avenue, Right on Cty Y/Racine and continue 1 mile to College Avenue, Left and west on College 1.4 miles to the park on the right.

Froemming Park – 8801 S51st St, Franklin, WI (approximately 30 minutes from State Fair Park)

I-94 East to Ryan Rd/Hwy 100 (exit 322), West to South 51^st St., Right/North to the park on the left /west side of 51^st St.

Glacier Hills County Park – 1664 Freiss Lake Rd. Richfield, WI. (approximately 30 minutes from State Fair Park)

Take Highway 41-45 north to Highway 167 West (Holy Hill Road), proceed west for 6 miles. Watch for sign. Turn Left/South on Freiss Lake Road (which is beyond Freiss Lake Drive) and Left/East into the park to the main parking area at the end of the road.

Gorney Park - Caledonia

From north or south: take I-94 to 7 mile road and go east on 7 mile road, 3 miles to Nicholson Rd. Left (north) on Nicholson Rd. (less than 1/4 of a mile) to Gorney Park, park is on east side of street.

Grant Park – 100 Hawthorne Ave., South Milwaukee (approximately 30 minutes from State Fair Park)

I-94 to College Ave (exit 319), take College Ave. east to the end, turn right/south on S. Lake Dr. to Hawthorne Ave. Turn Left/east on Hawthorne Ave. to the Grant Park Golf course. Use the parking lot on the south side of the clubhouse, which is on the right side of the road as you head east.

Greenfield Park - 2028 S 124^th St., West Allis

I-894 to W Greenfield Ave/(Hwy 59 (exit 1D), go west on Greenfield Ave to S 124^th St, turn left (south) on 124^th St to the park entrance and turn left/east to area # 2 and #6 parking area.

Hales Corners Park - 5765 S New Berlin Rd, Hales Corners.

I-43 (South) to Hwy 45 (exit 60), south on Hwys 45/100/S 108^th St to Hwy 24/Janesville Rd, right/west on Hwy 24 to the first stop light at S 116^th St, right/north on 116^th to first stop sign at New Berlin Rd, left/west on New Berlin Rd to parking lot on the west side of the pool.

Hansen Park - 9800 Underwood Pkwy, Wauwatosa.

I-94 to Hwy 45 (exit 305), Hwy 45 to Watertown Plank Rd (exit 40). Cross Watertown Plank Rd. to Swan Blvd (unmarked). Left/west to Underwood Pkwy to the golf course clubhouse. Please park on the street!

Ives Grove Park and Ride – I-94 & Hwy 20 (Exit 333) – Ives Grove, Wi. (approximately 45 minutes from State Fair Park)

I-94 East to Hwy 20 (Exit #333), West on Hwy 20 approximately one half mile, turn right into the Park and Ride lot, Racine County.

John Doyne Park parking lot

Go north on Hwy 41 from I94 (near the stadium). Get off on the first exit (Bluemound/Wisconsin). At Wisconsin turn left/west and take the first right to Wells St. Turn left (west) on Wells to 53rd. The parking lot is 100 yards into the park.

Kanow County Park – Ixonia Township (NE Jefferson County). (approximately 1 hour from State Fair Park)

I-94 West to Hwy 16 (exit 293C), take Hwy 16 to Jefferson County line (approx. 18 miles). Continue on Hwy 16 to Rock River Road (approx. 1.6 miles). Turn right/north on Rock River Road to the park. Turn right into the park and parking lot (0.03 miles).

Kletzsch Park - 6560 N. Milwaukee River Pkwy, Glendale (approximately 25 minutes from State Fair Park)

I-43 to Silver Spring Dr (exit 78), west on Silver Spring Dr, stay in far right lane to first traffic light, turn right/north on Milwaukee River Pkwy, crossing Bender Rd to the pavilion parking lot on the east side of the road.

Lake Park – 2800 N. Lake Park Drive (approximately 35 minutes from State Fair Park)

From I-94 & I-43, take I-43 north to Locust St. (Exit 74). Go right/east on Locust St. to the end. Turn right/south on Lake Drive to Newberry Blvd.. Turn left/east on Newberry Blvd. to the park entrance. Meet in the golf course parking lot.

Mukwonago Park & Ride - I-43 & Hwy 83 (approximately 30 minutes from State Fair Park)

I-43 (South) to Hwy 83 (exit 43), Hwy 83 right/north one block to Holz Parkway. Right/East to the park and ride lot located on the south side of the road.

New Fane, WI - North Kettle Moraine State Forest at Ctys S & DD. (approximately 1 hour from State Fair Park)

Hwy 45 north to Hwy 28 in Kewauskum, right/east on Hwy 28 for less than ½ mile, turn left onto Cty S, follow Cty S 4.0 miles to New Fane, park in area across from businesses.

Town of Genesee Park – Genesee Depot, WI. (approximately 45 minutes from State Fair Park)

I-94 to Hwy 83 (exit # 287), take Hwy 83 south to Genesee Depot to just before the railroad tracks, turn right/west on Depot Rd to the park. Alternate: Take I-43 to Hwy 83 (exit 43) or Hwy 59 to Hwy 83, go north on Hwy 83 to Genesee Depot, cross the railroad tracks and turn left/west on Depot Rd to the park.

UW Washington County - 400 University Dr, West Bend. (approximately 45 minutes from State Fair Park)

I-94 to Hwy 45 (exit 305B), take Hwy 45 north towards West Bend to Hwy’s 33/144/Washington Ave (left/west) for a very short distance to University Dr, turn left/south on University Dr to the university parking lot on right/west side of road.

UW Waukesha County – 1500 N. University Drive, Lot #2, Waukesha. (approximately 40 minutes from State Fair Park)

I-94 to Cty T (Exit 293). Turn left/south on County T for about 1.2 miles. Turn right/west on Northview Rd. for 0.7 miles. Turn left/south on University Dr. to parking lot #2 on the west side of the road.

Virmond Park – Mequon (approximately 40 minutes from State Fair Park)

I-43 north to Mequon Rd (exit 85), Right/east to the end, Right/south on Lake Shore Dr. to the park, Left/east into the park.

Waterford High School – 817 West Main Street, Waterford, WI. (approximately 45 minutes from State Fair Park)

Hwy 36 south to Main St in Waterford, Wi. Turn right/west on Main St. It becomes Hwy 20/83 in Waterford. Turn left to Waterford High School. Parking will be in the back/west side of the school.

Waterford Precision Bicycle Factory - 816 W. Bakke Ave., Waterford, WI. (approximately 45 minutes from State Fair Park)

Hwy 36 to Main St. in Waterford, Wi. Turn right/west on Main St. It becomes Hwy 20/83 in Waterford. Turn Left/south on Cty W/Jefferson St. to Bakke Ave. Turn right/west to the factory on the north side of the street.

Whitnall Park - 5879 S 92 St, Area 7, Greendale (approximately 15 minutes from State Fair Park)

I-43 (South) to Hwys 45/100 (exit 60), south on Hwys 45/100/S 108^th St to just south of W Forest Home Ave and McDonald’s, turn left into the park keeping to the right and follow signs to Wehr Nature Center and Botanical Garden for 0.6 miles to parking lot on right just after the stop sign, across from children’s play area and next to area #7.