By loghouse in March, 2010
The interurban trail is a great place to do a century ride. I've done this many times now (at least a few times a year for the past4 years). Typically, I'll start somewhere north of Belgium, and ride south to Brown Deer Rd. (the last mile was finally paved last year, so no more "muddy ruts" that other reviewers have posted about). When I get to Brown Deer Rd., I turn around had head north. Once I gor to Ootsburg, I follow the bike route north (no linger the Interurban, but out on lightly traveled rural roads) to Down-town sheboygan where I turn around at the marina, and head back to my starting point. This ride covers around 103-107 miles (depending on my bike computer and food and rest-room stops along the way). The Great thing about this ride is that there are plant of good places to eat and stop along the way in the many little towns you pass through. The southern half of the trail is busier, with the towns being closer together, and the northern half (north of Port Washington) is much quieter and less traveled until you reach Sheboygan (if you choose to try the century).
Anyway, I'd give the Interurban 2 thumbs up. One of my favorite places to ride, and I'm looking forward to the 2010 season.
By loghouse in March, 2010
The interurban trail is a great place to do a century ride. I've done this many times now (at least a few times a year for the past4 years). Typically, I'll start somewhere north of Belgium, and ride south to Brown Deer Rd. (the last mile was finally paved last year, so no more "muddy ruts" that other reviewers have posted about). When I get to Brown Deer Rd., I turn around had head north. Once I gor to Ootsburg, I follow the bike route north (no linger the Interurban, but out on lightly traveled rural roads) to Down-town sheboygan where I turn around at the marina, and head back to my starting point. This ride covers around 103-107 miles (depending on my bike computer and food and rest-room stops along the way). The Great thing about this ride is that there are plant of good places to eat and stop along the way in the many little towns you pass through. The southern half of the trail is busier, with the towns being closer together, and the northern half (north of Port Washington) is much quieter and less traveled until you reach Sheboygan (if you choose to try the century).
Anyway, I'd give the Interurban 2 thumbs up. One of my favorite places to ride, and I'm looking forward to the 2010 season.
By Limpit in October, 2008
My wife and I recently rode the trail from Grafton to Port Washington. We liked the fact that it is paved allowing for quiet, smooth and cleaner ride (if it rains). We are beginners and what we did not like was the fact that so much of this trail runs on roads, some of them very busy. If you ride with small children be aware of the car traffic that will be on this trail. When you get into Port Washington you really have to keep your eyes open for which way the trail goes and with all the traffic to also watch for it was not a very enjoyable ride.
I don't think we will be taking this ride anytime in the future due to the road riding, we can do that anywhere.