Peninsula Centuries Spring Classic

Going back almost two decades we've been riding the Ridge Ride for Nature - an organized bicycle ride supporting The Ridges Sanctuary - a Door County nature preserve.  

A couple of years ago responsibilities for the ride were assumed by a professional race/ride organization and today the Door County Community Foundation’s Give Door County program is the official charity partner of the Peninsula Century Spring Classic.


Last year's cold and storms resulting in returning home to fire-up the wood stove to chase the chill out of everyone's bones.  This year was optimal cycling weather - temps in the 80s, sun and partial clouds and hardly any wind.

Here are some pictures from the 2016 ride held last weekend.

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A gift to charity in Door County is not only a contribution, it’s also an investment in the peninsula's economic development. You can learn more about supporting worthy peninsula causes here. 

Door County Beer Festival

Rather a fun weekend here at The Platz.  The First Mate and Mennonite along with their Frau and Fraulein joined us for a weekend of bicycling, relaxation, terrific food and adult beverages.

After participating in the Peninsula Centuries Spring Classic yesterday the ride concluded where it began - Baileys Harbor.  Which is coincidentally the same location of the Door County Annual Beer Festival.

The sunny and 80-degree weather was perfect for bike riding and beer drinking....

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