Serious Rides For Serious Riders

So many roads So little time

Balancing family and work with training often forces us into a boring routine that has us riding the same roads week after week.

This season, when you find your riding has hit a rut, grab a map from one of Spree's events and take a trip.

These events are purposely located in out-of-the-way places where the riding is unique and experience energizing.



Are you ready for GPS?

In the same way heartrate monitors have become a common tool for athletes, it's very likely that your next bike computer will come with GPS. Along with that GPS athletes will have the option to record a myriad of details about the day's workout.

This year, athletes participating in Spree's Events will have the ability to upload their GPS recorded results for display on the web. Since this is the first year I'll be using GPS at an event, I'll limit data collection to Garmin 305 Forerunners and Edges. If this works well, we'll support additional brands in 2009. Prior to the event I will issue the course, with lap points, for downloading.  With units set to 'Auto-lap:Mark and Lap', we can capture actual ride time between set points, allowing riders to spend all of the time they require at reststops.

Watch the event pages for more GPS details and maps.


Our Artist 

When placing an ad for illustrators at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, I had no idea I would receive such an overwhelming response from so many talented individuals.

Our artist, Joel Vollmer, has provided us with three of his own interpretations for each of Spree's events.  Having done his fair share of riding as well as living with a father that can never have enough bikes; Joel can relate to our obsession.  Here's Joel's bio.  Visit his links and drop him note regarding his work for Spree's events.


Joel Vollmer (BFA/Minneapolis College of Art and Design) graduated with a BA in film from the University of Toledo in 1995. After working an eclectic mix of jobs for 10 years, he returned to school and earned a BFA in comic art in 2007. One of his first comic jobs was on Dust to Dust, which is slated for publication sometime this year by Moonstone Publishing. Currently he's taking on (and looking for) illustration work of all types, commissions, as well as working on a number of independent comics projects.


Riding with Spree Touring

Great cycling opportunities are often found on lesser touristed roads.  Winding roads that offer spectacular views and challenging terrain.  Two key elements to every great cycling experience offered by Spree.

Whether the adventure is an event or tour, safety is always a priority.  Ensuring rider safety, Sprees events and tours are developed around the safety guidelines established by organizations such as USA Cycling and the League of American Bicyclists.
Spree Events:   Whether the setting is rolling prairie, ridgelines or valleys, you can be sure the route will be offer great scenery.  All bicycling events sponsored by Spree are non-profit.  Local volunteers will earn for the organization or charity of their choice, then expenses like food, advertising & signs are recovered.   SpreeTours:   Before planning an adventure, a region must offer cyclist magnificent scenery and demanding terrain. Spree will take cyclist to 'out of the way' places where they may continue training while exploring a unique setting.  The daily routes are often planned with options for cyclists to extend or reduce that days challenge.  This way cyclists can adjust daily workouts to suit their personal training requirements.  Food, along the route, is plentiful.  Evening accommodations are clean and comfortable.

Mark your Calendar!
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The Kicker
Saturday, July 19th
He's Back for 2008!
 100K ascending 10,000 feet
200K ascending 16,000 feet
Can you finish it?


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The Brute
Saturday, May 17th
9 mile-long climbs sustaining a 3% grade or better.  Add great scenery and this is an early season training opportunity you  don't want to miss.


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Harvest Ride
Sunday, August 24th
Pie and IceCream at the end...
recover like a champ!

Driftless Touring
May-October 2008
Individualized Cabin-to-Cabin tours, with support. Tour over Wisconsin’s challenging terrain where every view is  spectacular. Cycling can’t get any better!

Spring in the Texas Hill Country
APRIL 2009
5 Days in the Saddle
Put this on your Calender!!!


Other Regional Challenges
5th Annual QuadruPedal Century
Sunday, May 4th
35, 55, 80, 100 Miles Benefiting the Iowa County Humane Society Dodgeville Middle School
 Dodgeville, WI

3rd Annual Alpe Bl'Huez Time Trial
Saturday, May 24th
Open event - Chip timed Benefiting the Iowa County Humane Society Blue Mounds State Park, Blue Mounds, WI


3rd Annual Dairyland Dare
Saturday, August 16
100,133,200,266,300 Km
One long day
Harris Park - Dodgeville, WI




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1101 37th Street, Hudson, WI 54016

651-343-0973

www.spreetrouring.com

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