GEAR → Horseradish Kitchen + Market
Destination: Princeton --- Distance: 21 miles round trip
Vibe: Eclectic, welcoming, and full of local charm. Horseradish Kitchen + Market pairs inventive cuisine, live music, and a cozy atmosphere that makes you want to linger a little longer.
Turn-by-Turn Directions:
- Leave GEAR and head north on Mill Street through downtown Green Lake.
- Turn left onto North Street and continue west.
- Continue as North Street curves northwest.
- Continue onto Princeton Road.
- Keep left to stay on Princeton Road.
- Turn right onto Saint Marie Road.
- After a very short distance, turn right back onto Princeton Road.
- Follow Princeton Road south/west toward Princeton.
- Turn right onto Old Green Lake Road.
- Turn right onto Sina Road.
- Continue onto County Road P.
- Stay on County Road P.
- Bear left onto County Road J.
- Continue on County Road J into Princeton.
- Turn right onto North Clinton Street.
- Turn right onto Tassler Street.
- Continue south onto North Farmer Street.
- Continue onto South Farmer Street / County Road T.
- Turn right onto Water Street.
- Arrive at Horseradish Kitchen + Market.
Key Mileage Markers
- 0.0 mi – Depart GEAR
- 1.3 mi – Continue onto Princeton Road
- 2.8 mi – Turn onto Saint Marie Road
- 5.1 mi – Turn onto Old Green Lake Road
- 7.1 mi – Turn onto Sina Road
- 9.5 mi – Bear left onto County Road J
- 10.6 mi – Arrive at Horseradish Kitchen + Market
Want an additional Stop? Have you heard of Tim's Hardware Store? Find the map under "Other Routes" below
*Need a little charge? Ask the friendly staff for a charger and designated bike parking!
GEAR → Knuth Brewing Company
Destination: Ripon --- Distance: 16 Miles round trip
Vibe: A destination brewpub where great beer, wood-fired food, and community come together. Pull up a seat in the biergarten, grab a flight, and soak in the energy of downtown Ripon.
Turn-by-Turn Directions:
- Leave GEAR and head south on Mill Street.
- Turn left onto South Street and continue east through town.
- Continue east onto Sunnyside Road.
- Turn left onto Forest Ridge Road and continue north.
- At 2.5 miles, turn right onto the bike path.
- Follow the bike path east through the countryside.
- Turn left onto County Road PP.
- After a short distance, continue onto the Northwestern Trail.
- Follow the Northwestern Trail into Ripon.
- Turn right onto Pacific Street.
- Turn left onto East Jackson Street (Hwy 23/49).
- Turn right onto Watson Street.
- Continue on Watson Street as it curves southeast.
- Stay on Watson Street for a short distance.
- Arrive at Knuth Brewing Company.
Key Mileage Markers
- 0.0 mi – Depart GEAR
- 1.7 mi – Turn onto Forest Ridge Road
- 2.5 mi – Enter the bike path
- 4.6 mi – Turn left onto County Road PP
- 4.9 mi – Join the Northwestern Trail
- 7.6 mi – Enter Ripon
- 7.7 mi – Turn onto East Jackson Street
- 7.8 mi – Turn onto Watson Street
- 7.9 mi – Arrive at Knuth Brewing Company
Not ready to head back? Keep on rolling to Vines and Rushes Winery. Find the map under "Other Routes" below.
*Need a little charge? Ask the friendly staff for a charger and designated bike parking!
GEAR → Vines & Rushes Winery
Destination: Ripon --- Distance: 25 Miles round trip
Vibe: Rolling vineyard views, handcrafted wines, wood-fired pizza, and live music create the perfect setting to relax, unwind, and savor the ride.
Turn-by-Turn Directions:
- Leave GEAR and head south on Mill Street.
- Turn left onto South Street and continue east through town.
- Continue east onto Sunnyside Road.
- Turn left onto Forest Ridge Road and continue north.
- At 2.5 miles, turn right onto the bike path.
- Follow the bike path east through the countryside.
- Turn left onto County Road PP.
- After a short distance, continue onto the Northwestern Trail.
- Follow the Northwestern Trail into Ripon.
- Turn right onto Pacific Street.
- Turn left onto East Jackson Street (Hwy 23/49).
- Turn left onto Blackburn Street / County Road E.
- Continue north as Blackburn Street becomes Eureka Street / County Road E.
- Turn right onto the Mascoutin Valley State Trail.
- Follow the Mascoutin Valley State Trail north for about 4 miles.
- Continue on the trail until you reach Vines and Rushes.
Key Mileage Markers
- 0.0 mi – Depart GEAR
- 1.7 mi – Turn onto Forest Ridge Road
- 2.5 mi – Enter the bike path
- 4.6 mi – Turn left onto County Road PP
- 4.9 mi – Join the Northwestern Trail
- 7.6 mi – Enter Ripon
- 8.6 mi – Join the Mascoutin Valley State Trail
- 12.3 mi – Arrive at Vines and Rushes
Loop the Lake with Reilly's Pub Lunch
Destination: around Green Lake --- Distance: 22.7 Miles
Vibe: Loop the Lake is the perfect way to experience Green Lake by land. This scenic ride circles the lake, offering beautiful water views and quiet country roads. We've even included a halfway stop at Reilly's Pub so you can relax, grab lunch, and recharge before completing the loop back to GEAR. Whether you're visiting for the first time or a longtime lake lover, this ride is a Green Lake classic.
Turn-by-Turn Directions:
- Leave GEAR and head east on South Street.
- Turn right onto Lake Street and follow it along the shoreline.
- Continue as Lake Street becomes Illinois Avenue.
- Follow Illinois Avenue to County Road A and continue south.
- Turn right onto Spring Grove Road.
- Turn left onto Horner Road.
- Turn right onto Lakeview Road.
- Turn right onto Tuleta Hill Road.
- Turn left onto Oakwood Avenue and continue onto Oakwood Beach Road.
- Turn right onto Wick Road.
- Turn right onto Kahl Road.
- Stay on Kahl Road, then turn right onto McAfee Road.
- Turn left onto Blackbird Point Drive.
- Turn right onto County Road K.
- Turn right onto Lake Shore Drive.
- Turn left onto Swansons Road.
- Turn right onto Highway 73 and continue north.
Lunch Stop
At approximately 14.5 miles, stop at Reilly's Pub for lunch, refreshments, and a well-earned break before completing the loop.
- Continue on Orchard Avenue.
- Turn left onto Sugar Loaf Road.
- Turn right onto County Road T.
- Turn right onto Highway 23.
- Turn right onto Lawson Drive.
- Turn left onto Stone House Road and follow it through the Heidel House property area.
- Continue on Stone House Road toward downtown Green Lake.
- Turn right onto Highway 23 Business (Mill Street).
- Continue through downtown Green Lake.
- Turn right onto South Street and return to GEAR.
Key Mileage Markers
- 0.0 mi – Depart GEAR
- 5.8 mi – Lakeview Road
- 10.9 mi – County Road K
- 14.5 mi – Lunch stop at Reilly's Pub
- 16.3 mi – Sugar Loaf Road
- 19.6 mi – Lawson Drive
- 22.7 mi – Return to GEAR
GEAR → Tim's Hardware Store
Destination: Princeton --- Distance: 14 Miles round trip
Vibe: Retro, quirky, and full of character. Tim's Hardware Store serves up cold drinks, nostalgic vibes, and one of the most unique bar experiences in the area.
Turn-by-Turn Directions:
- Leave GEAR and head north on Mill Street through downtown Green Lake.
- Turn left onto North Street and continue west out of town.
- Continue as North Street becomes County Road A.
- Stay on County Road A heading west.
- Keep left to continue onto Princeton Road.
- Follow Princeton Road through the countryside toward Princeton.
- Turn right onto Old Green Lake Road.
- Turn left onto Pye Alley.
- Continue south on Pye Alley.
- Arrive at Tim's Hardware Store.
Key Mileage Markers
- 0.0 mi – Depart GEAR
- 1.0 mi – County Road A
- 1.3 mi – Princeton Road
- 5.0 mi – Old Green Lake Road
- 6.5 mi – Pye Alley
- 7.0 mi – Arrive at Tim's Hardware Store
