¡Pick Me Up at the Border!
- Date Fri 19th September 2025
- Location Fitchburg, Wisconsin
- Price $18.10
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of adventure at the ¡Pick Me Up at the Border! event on Friday, September 19, 2025, in Fitchburg, Dane. This long-distance, nighttime gravel ride promises a unique experience for cycling enthusiasts of all levels. Choose from three exhilarating ride options: a 25-mile journey to Belleville, a 40-mile trek to Monticello, or an ambitious 80-mile round trip to the Illinois state line.
Starting with check-in at 6:30 PM and kicking off the ride at 7 PM, participants will enjoy a scenic route along the Badger State Trail, featuring a mix of asphalt and gravel paths. Don't forget to grab some snacks provided by Fitchburg Family Pharmacy before you embark! While the ride is mostly unsupported, rest assured that there will be water and snack stops along the way. With a registration fee of just $15, you're not only securing your spot but also supporting Bike Fitchburg, Inc., a charity dedicated to enhancing biking in the area. Put on your helmet, grab your lights, and prepare for a night of camaraderie, exercise, and exploration!
Starting with check-in at 6:30 PM and kicking off the ride at 7 PM, participants will enjoy a scenic route along the Badger State Trail, featuring a mix of asphalt and gravel paths. Don't forget to grab some snacks provided by Fitchburg Family Pharmacy before you embark! While the ride is mostly unsupported, rest assured that there will be water and snack stops along the way. With a registration fee of just $15, you're not only securing your spot but also supporting Bike Fitchburg, Inc., a charity dedicated to enhancing biking in the area. Put on your helmet, grab your lights, and prepare for a night of camaraderie, exercise, and exploration!
Organiser's Description
This is a long-distance, nighttime, gravel ride. Don't miss this unique experience!
There will be three ride options: 25 mile (Belleville), 40 mile (Monticello), and 80 mile (Illinois state line) out and back, asphalt for 5.3 miles in Fitchburg, then all gravel/dirt trail, except for a short detour on Tunnel Road around the closed Stewart Tunnel, beginning at nightfall.
End times vary according to distance. Participants generally return to their motor vehicles at the start point or ride home.
This ride is on the Badger State Trail. Riders are responsible for their own state trail passes.
We meet at 6:30pm for required check-in and safety briefing. Then grab some snacks provided by Fitchburg Family Pharmacy before you hit the trail!
The ride starts at 7pm. We will ride as a group south to the crossing of County Highway M, after which riders may ride in small groups or alone at their own pace and distance.
Your on-line registration fee of $15 is a donation to Bike Fitchburg, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charity devoted to improving biking in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, and is deductible to the full extent of federal and state tax law. You will also sign a release and pay a registration service fee when you register. Additional donations and donations from non-riders support our work and are greatly appreciated!
Helmet and long-lasting headlight(s) are required. Spare lights, batteries, and/or power packs are recommended for the longer distances.
This ride is mostly unsupported, however there will be water and snack stops along the route at the Belleville, Monticello, and Jane Addams Trail trailheads and a 24-hour convenience store in Monroe.
Thank you for supporting bicycle advocacy in Fitchburg!
There will be three ride options: 25 mile (Belleville), 40 mile (Monticello), and 80 mile (Illinois state line) out and back, asphalt for 5.3 miles in Fitchburg, then all gravel/dirt trail, except for a short detour on Tunnel Road around the closed Stewart Tunnel, beginning at nightfall.
End times vary according to distance. Participants generally return to their motor vehicles at the start point or ride home.
This ride is on the Badger State Trail. Riders are responsible for their own state trail passes.
We meet at 6:30pm for required check-in and safety briefing. Then grab some snacks provided by Fitchburg Family Pharmacy before you hit the trail!
The ride starts at 7pm. We will ride as a group south to the crossing of County Highway M, after which riders may ride in small groups or alone at their own pace and distance.
Your on-line registration fee of $15 is a donation to Bike Fitchburg, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charity devoted to improving biking in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, and is deductible to the full extent of federal and state tax law. You will also sign a release and pay a registration service fee when you register. Additional donations and donations from non-riders support our work and are greatly appreciated!
Helmet and long-lasting headlight(s) are required. Spare lights, batteries, and/or power packs are recommended for the longer distances.
This ride is mostly unsupported, however there will be water and snack stops along the route at the Belleville, Monticello, and Jane Addams Trail trailheads and a 24-hour convenience store in Monroe.
Thank you for supporting bicycle advocacy in Fitchburg!
Races
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80 Mile Ride
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Fri 19th September 2025
$18.10
OPENS SOONRide to the Jane Addams Trail trailhead at the Illinois border and back, 79.4 miles -
40 Mile Ride
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Fri 19th September 2025
$18.10
OPENS SOONRide to the Badger State Trail kiosk in Monticello and back, 42.2 miles -
25 Mile Ride
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Fri 19th September 2025
$18.10
OPENS SOONRide to the Badger State Trail kiosk in Belleville and back, 24.0 miles
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