iab

I am happy to guide you, or anyone for that matter, at any time on a unique "stupid climb" ride.

bikemig 

Right, this is coming from the guy who road RAIN during the worst heat wave of the year . . .

hodgykins 

I did the ride this year, very well run, rest stops fully loaded...all energy was Stinger products. I did HHH in 2016 and it was better this year than that year and I did not find it disappointing at all then either.

I do not eat immediately after a ride anyway, drink beer I do, and it was cold, plentiful and tasty. I for one, am very happy to see new ownership that appreciates the area, and bikers alike. DD has always been full of posers too.

looking forward to it.

bikemig 

One thing I like about the DD is that it is deep in the summer which gives me time to put some miles on my legs.

RobbieTunes

Any county road in Lafayette county.
County G from Darlington to Gratiot.

RobbieTunes

As if that ever did me any good.

iab

I will freely admit that I have not ridden the HHH in over a decade and they very well have a new a different experience than what I had. I know the DD totally tanked in the last decade. HHH very well may be great management. The DD really can't be worse than what it turned to be after Stew bowed out.

thinktubes 

I did DD in 2015, which apparently was the last "good" year.

RobbieTunes

My favorite was the last year at Land's End, I think. Stellar. Bratwursts at the Governor Dodge rest stop after climbing The Wall. Then you did it again. The climb out of the Wyoming Valley was simply placed exactly where it would do you the most harm. The volunteers forgot to limit draft beer to 2/person. Bratwurts again at the end, or fresh grilled burgers or dogs. C&V folks in the tent and at the picnic table. One of the best rides, ever. Thanks to @iab.

hodgykins 

You are correct. 2015 was amazing, but they ran out of beer and I was one if the unlucky ones. In 2017, IMHO the most lovey ride ever, but ****ty support. I for one am looking forward for a revive, as I hope we can stimulate what you started so long ago.

Bikes, Hills, CV and time spent with a special group...

iab

This isn't the year, but I will reiterate my suggestion to move this whole kitandkabutle to Bike the Barns. Great vibe and best food ever. Biggest problem is the steep entry at $135. It will limit participation.

https://www.csacoalition.org/bike-the-barns/

sdn40

$135 is pricey, especially if you have added expenses such as travel, hotel etc, but there is peace of mind knowing EXACTLY what you are going to get. I can't imagine some of the stories where people signed up only to find out they received nothing due to whatever circumstances

ldmataya 

I know a couple of the people at Race Day so when I run into them I will ask what they have in mind.

madpogue 

BTB is also a fundraiser for community agriculture, so that partly explains the three digits.

On a semi-side note, I just read that this year's Wright Stuff is a fundraiser for Free Bikes 4 Kidz. Only did it once, myself, about 2004, and it was... er... hilly enough. No idea what it's like these days; back then, the last 5-ish miles was from "downtown" Mount Horeb back to the chalet at TyDBowl... er... Tyrol Basin, all gentle downhill on a dead quiet and shady back road.

rccardr 

Got the e-mail overnight: registration for the 2020 Dairyland Dare on August 15th is now open.

31 riders have already signed up, and I'm one of them (150K); if you are one of the first 100 to register there's a modest discount.

https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Dodgev...0-e7d230e6fbfe

Salubrious

I'm in.

smontanaro 

Did something change? I thought people were down on recent DD management/support/beer quantity, etc.

RobbieTunes

The event has been sold to a more consistent group. They always had enough beer; they just packed it up and took it back too early.

I do not know if I'm in this year or not. I've made my list and sent it to my main riding partner to look over. We'll negotiate what works the best for both of us, I'm sure. She needs 23 centuries to get to 100. She expected to do 8 last year and did 12. I expected to do 2 and did 7.

Ride Across Wisconsin is also on 8/15/20, and while not as hilly, that's day 1 (130 miles) if a person is doing the 2-day option. Otherwise, it's 225 (really 229.1 if you count in/out of the rest stops).

Senrab62 

Goal is to do this hopefully this year. Some weight to lose and fitness to gain first, but I've heard it's fun!

Salubrious

Definitely type 2 fun...

bikemig 

Looks like the 2020 DD dates conflict with another ride I want to sign up for,

I'm thinking of signing up for TOMRV. I just signed up for TOMRV. By all accounts that's a well run ride and it has enough hills to keep pretty much everyone happy here except maybe RobbieTunes .

The price is reasonable, $95 which includes an evening meal, breakfast, rest stops, and luggage transportation. There are camping and hotel options. Plus free hills: 3400 ft the first day on the "short" route of 75 miles, 4500 on the 106 route; 2700 on the "short" 2d day ride of 50 miles, 4,000 on the long 90 miler 2d day ride. I'm doing the short both days (125 miles and 6100 ft of climbing).

Lots of hills, lots of miles, lots of food . . . . What more could anyone want?

Now I just have to build an old bike for that ride (and get in shape) . . .

Barrettscv 

I'm also interested in the TOMRV ride which runs up and down the Mississippi river valley. I have heard about it from friends who rave about it.

Chrome Molly

Will be keeping an eye on the DD for this year. I haven't confirmed the dates for my usual August trip to Colorado, so not yet sure if this works our not.

rccardr 

If you decide to do the DD, let me know. Have my eye on that Air BnB we stayed at a few years ago..

Sprocket Turner

We definitely are NOT going this year. I will miss the beautiful area of WI, We have however, added some other rides this year to perhaps make up for it. I think the most interesting new ride this year for us will be the Horsey Hilly Hundred in KY.