Biking in Brodhead, WI
Courtesy of Green County Tourism
Experience: Drive 50 miles to Madison, home to the University of Wisconsin and beautiful lakefront scenery on Mendota and Monona Lakes.
In Wisconsin, the Sugar River State Trail in Brodhead offers up some 23 miles of gentle trails for biking enthusiasts. After a day spent exploring the country, give your legs a brief rest and take the scenic drive to the pedal-friendly city of Madison. State capital and home to the University of Wisconsin, the city has an energetic vibe, a robust population (235,000 and counting), and excellent restaurants that serve fortifying portions of locally produced cheese and beer.
Sugar River State Trail
The Sugar River State Trail in Brodhead offers up some 23 miles of biking trails, which wind through woods, fields, and farms, and by a beautiful covered bridge.
Baumgartner's Cheese Store & Tavern
Wisconsin’s oldest cheese store. Pair your favorite fromage with a local brew in the tavern.
Earth Rider Hotel
The cycling-themed property showcases antique and contemporary biking décor and rooms named after five-time winners of the Tour de France. (The Lance Armstrong room has the only king-size poster bed.)
Earth Rider Bike Shop
The cycling-themed property showcases antique and contemporary biking décor and rooms named after five-time winners of the Tour de France. (The Lance Armstrong room has the only king-size poster bed.)
