Exciting Fun For Everyone
We encourage everyone to bring their whole family. Irvine Park is an ideal setting for a family outing. William Irvine was a lumbering man. In 1885, he became general manager of the Chippewa Lumber and Boom Co., a subsidiary of the Weyerhaeuser Co., which at that time was the world's largest sawmill. Irvine continued as general manager of the mill until the last pine log at Chippewa Falls was sawed in 1911. In his will, Irvine gave the park to Chippewa Falls along with $100,000 for its upkeep. The park is located in the city limits of Chippewa Falls, has over 300 acres of natural scenic beauty, many trails, a zoo, historical displays, and a children's playground. In the past years, approximately 500 people have participated and this year we are expecting an even better turnout. Each year, riders tell us this is a premier course and has top-notch organization.
The Ride
The Ride will be on Sunday before Memorial Day. Courses of 35-50-75-100 miles are available.
The Ride starts and finishes at the lower pavilion of Irvine Park. Participants can register from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. and then immediately start the Ride. The Ride will be a full service ride with food and water stops as well as support vehicles. Rest stops have full facilities. Chippewa Springs Water will be available to fill water bottles.
The course, all on blacktop roads, leads through the beautiful farmland of Chippewa County along the Chippewa and Flambeau Rivers, Lakes Wissota and Holcombe, and through the kettle moraine topography of the Chippewa County Forest.
The entry fee includes brats and all the 'fixins', soda and Leinenkugel's beer. A vegetarian meal is available if ordered in advance (just let us know on your pre-registration form).
Great Food and Drink
Your registration includes four fully stocked rest stops and a brat feed at the conclusion of the ride. Rest stops are stocked with everything from freshly made sandwiches, cookies, to fresh fruit. All stops feature Chippewa Springs water. Most stops are close to "convenience" type stores where your other needs can be met.
The "all you can eat" brat feed includes locally produced bratwurst on a bun, baked beans, chips and all the trimmings needed. Beverages include at least two flavors of Leinies as well as a selection of soda and water. The meal will conclude at 5:00pm. Be prepared to show proof of age at registration if you choose to have beer at the end of the ride. You will receive a colored wristband at registration that will be needed to enjoy the food and beverages.
