Seen on Hwy 45 just north of Antigo. Dean Blazek of Northern Advertising has a sense of humor about the bicycle season so far.
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Mark Your Calendars: Highlights of upcoming events
Weekly Rides
Morning rides Meet at the Antigo library at 10am. Leisurely rides at about 12mph for 20-25 miles. Routes determined by weather.
Women’s Rides on Mondays meet at 5:30pm at the hospital parking lot. Complete schedule and routes are on the Upcoming Events page
Wednesday evening rides Meet at the courthouse on Wed. at 5:15pm. The group splits into sub-groups that go for different lengths and different speeds. Routes determined by weather.
Thursday evening mountain bike rides: From June 7 to August 30. Meet at the Bear Paw Resort at 6:00pm and ride on the Nicolet Roche Trails
Day Trips:
Ride on the Bearskin ”Rails to Trails” bike path some day on Sat. June 22. Details to follow.
Paddle and Peddle: Kayak on a quiet stretch of the Wolf River and bicycle Saturday August 17 (rain date Sun. Aug. 19) Meet at Military Park in Pearson. More info to follow.
Bike Rodeos: Volunteers still needed for both events- contact the club for details
Saturday May 18 10:00am to 12:00noon at Head Start to introduce children 4-6 years old to bicycling
Tuesday May 21: 3:00pm to ? for preteens and teens to test skills and learn bicycle safety
Work Day at Gartzke: Saturday June 15. Help is needed to trim trees and brush along the trails.
Bike Camping Weekend:
Thursday July 18 to Sunday July 21 at Point Beach State Park, Two Rivers
call 888-947-2757 or Reserve America online for campsite reservations. There will be a potluck on Saturday evening.
Wolfman Triathalon: Sept. 7th: Club members are asked to volunteer to help with parking, timing, exchange areas, the meal and cleanup. In return the club receives a $500 donation. Volunteers will be invited to a pig roast at the Bear Paw. Volunteers are asked to wear club T-shirts or jerseys at the event.
Fall Meeting: Tuesday Sept 10, 6:00pm at the VFW in Antigo. Pizza, beer, soft drinks and review of biking season, plans for skiing season.
Other Events:
“Splash and Dash“: A swim and run at Jack Lake to support the Swim Club of the McKenna Aquatic Center on July 13. Contact splashndash.antigo@gmail.com for details.
What’s New:
Thank you trailmeister Mike Winski for a good season of skiing. Not only did you groom trails but you cleaned up litter that someone tossed in the parking lot.
A group called Changing Gears is working to provide bicycles for needy kids. Further details are on the Upcoming Events/ Local News of Interest page.
Skiers and snowshoers will have a new outhouse available in the parking lot at Gartzke. Thanks to the Forest and Recreation Committee of Langlade County and Trailmeister Mike Winski for arranging this. Be sure to remove skis or snowshoes before using the outhouse.
Gartzke now has an official address of W6379 Fifth Ave.
Download – Bike and Ski Club brochure
