Spring Rally 2025 — Chippewa Falls, WI
May 16 – May 18
Moooooo! Who’s ready to think about warmer temperatures and rallying with the herd? Andy and Linda Williams are hard at work planning a fun weekend for you in Chippewa Falls, WI. It’s been a long time since we’ve been there, and they have a great trail system!
You can purchase banquet tickets along with your 2025 COWs membership HERE. The deadline for purchasing banquet tickets is May 5th. Note: you must have a 2025 COWs membership to participate in the rally.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
Friday’s Ice Cream Routes take you into Eau Claire where you will be able to experience Ramone’s Ice Cream Parlor on Barstow St in the heart of beautiful downtown where you will have the opportunity to explore the Pablo Center Square ,public sculptures along the bike trail , Phoenix Park, high bridge etc, We will put a more extensive list up closer to event weekend.
Saturday will have 3 options for routes short /med/long . We will be using some bike trails, some very rural countryside with optional lunch stops for all .
Saturday’s Banquet will be at the Brand New Market on the River 1.7 miles from the hotel . A buffet style meal consisting of: Salad bar, Hardwood Smoked Pulled Pork Shoulder, Stuffed Chicken Breast (spinach, sundried tomatoes, feta, herbs, panko), Sauteed fresh vegetables, Roasted Potatoes, Pasta Primavera (vegetarian), Dinner rolls, dessert. Cash bar.
Any other dietary needs can be directed Lindawilliams@gmail.com, and she will coordinate with the caterer.
Sunday: We will have route options available and possibly an all out DONUT GATHERING 🙂
We are really looking forward to showing off our beautiful small town charm with great bike friendly roads.
GO COWS!!
Linda & Andy
LODGING INFORMATION:
The room block is available for Thursday evening and Sunday evening, if anyone would like to spend a long weekend in Chippewa Falls. Simply change the default date when booking if you are staying Friday and Saturday only. Because there are different rates for Friday and Saturday nights, when booking, you will see a combined average rate of the two nights. If you have any questions about the room block specifically, please reach out to Beth Peterson, at bethapete@gmail.com.
Rooms are held at the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
1021 W. Park Ave.
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
715.720.1414
Reservations must be secured before April 15, 2025 to guarantee pricing.
COWS Bike Club
May 15-19, 2025
There are 20 Queen and 10 King rooms available in our block. Cancellation policy is 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid charges. Please specify in the notes if you require a first-floor room, as there is no elevator. A large common room will be available for storing bikes if needed. A full hot breakfast buffet is available from 6am-10:30am daily. Pool and Hot tub area is open 6am-midnight. Thursday, Friday and Sunday nights are $109.00 plus tax. Saturday night is $159.00 plus tax. We look forward to seeing you in May!
Here is the booking link to make your reservation online
Camping Option
For those wishing to camp, we have chosen Lake Wissota State Park, which is about 15 minutes from the host hotel. Stan and Laurie have site #50. They have electric sites and there are flush toilets and showers. The rates are $36 a night and there is a $7.50 processing fee. To make reservations, call 888-947-2757.