Bicycling, paddling, food and beer...all for a good cause.
Connect with the Upper Sugar River Watershed by land and water as you cycle through the beautiful countryside beginning in Mount Horeb, WI, then paddle the sparkling Sugar River until you reach your destination near Paoli, WI.
View our event map for a visual look at the event.
After the event, get transported back to Mount Horeb with your fellow participants for a locally-sourced feast, beer tasting and entertainment from 11 am-2 pm.
Registrations must be received by Tuesday May 26. Sorry, no event-day registrations will be accepted.
Rob's Sugar River Ramble is a memorial event in honor of Rob Lucas, a father and husband who had a love for bicycling and paddling in the watershed. Rob's family and friends, along with USRWA, have helped plan this inaugural event and all proceeds will benefit the Upper Sugar River Watershed Association.
What: 1st annual Rob's Sugar River Ramble
When: Sunday May 31 with bicycling starting between 7:30-8:30 am
Cost: $40 for adults, $10 for children 13 & under. Canoes or kayaks can be rented for an additional $40
Routes: Choose to bicycle either the Trail Route (14.4 miles) or the Hills Route (19.8 miles). Everyone will paddle the 4.6 mile river trail, which can take 1.5-3 hours to complete depending on the water level, boat used and paddling ability.
View the course map.
Those using their own canoe/kayak: First d
rop your boat off at the Valley Road/Sugar River crossing in Verona (7401 Valley Rd., Verona, WI), then drive to Grundahl Park in Mt. Horeb to begin the bicycling.
Those renting a canoe/kayak: Go directly to Grundahl Park in Mt. Horeb to begin the event.