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The Hunt for Red October
Please plan to join us for the 31st Anniversary of The Hunt for Red October, traditionally our biggest event of the riding season. For those that can join us Friday night at the Don Q Inn in Dodgeville, we’ll probably order some pizzas again this year and pass the hat to cover the cost.
[Note - We are in the process of evaluating alternatives to the Don Q Inn. Please check back for additional details and to register for the HFRO]
If you can't make it to Dodgeville on Friday, don't worry, you can meet up with the group on Saturday between Noon - 1:00 PM at the Sparta Family Restaurant at the intersection of I-90 and Hwy. 27 in Sparta, WI (see map).
Following lunch, riders typically break into smaller groups and plan a route through a variety of great roads in the heart of the driftless area in southwestern Wisconsin, with the final destination being the Don Q Inn in Dodgeville, WI.
If you can't make the banquet Saturday night, but you have time for a day ride, or you just want to meet the group, kick some tires, share tall tales, etc., consider meeting us at the Sparta Family Restaurant around Noon on Saturday to say hello and maybe ride a little with one of the groups after lunch.
Routes options between Sparta and the Don Q Inn
Downloadable GPX Files
There are three GPX files available for members for download:
These routes were prepared using Garmin Basecamp, but none were ride tested for this event. You are downloading them as-is.
RELEASE: As with any route provided, we recommend following the route on a map first. This way you will have a better idea of where you are going and have more fun doing it. Downloading and using any route file indicates you acknowledge that you agree to do so with the understanding that the Concours Owners Group (COG) cannot assume responsibility for your personal safety when using these routes. If you choose to use these routes you do so voluntarily, based on your own assessment of your abilities, route conditions, and faculties, and therefore assume all risks. You release and hold harmless COG, its officers, agents and members from any and all injury and/or loss to your person or property that may result from using these routes or participation in this event. These routes are provided as samples and without any guarantee of accuracy, road quality, or safety.
By downloading these files, you agree to the release statement above...
1. Log into your COG account (if you aren’t already)
2. Go to the GPX Archive for this event: concours.org/EventArchive/#351
3. Right click on the Download button and save the GPX file to your computer
Lodging
The Don Q Inn in Dodgeville, WI set aside about 20 rooms for us at a discounted group rate of $120/night + taxes (approx. $126) for a double room. They will hold the rooms until Friday, September 27th.
Food
The banquet dinner on Saturday will be catered at the Don Q Inn.
Registration
All registration will be done online. The $35 registration fee ($40 for non-members) includes a catered banquet dinner on Saturday, and a ticket for the door prizes at the banquet. This is a ‘rain or shine’ event with no refunds for no-shows.
Online registration will close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, October 5th.
Late registration requests: Registration requested after October 6th must be submitted to Dave McClurg via email dmcclurg@wi.rr.com. If a late registration request can be accommodated, the late registration fee will be $40 for a member/associate-member or $45 for a non-member (includes form-only subscribers).
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Cancellations will be accepted up through Sunday, October 5, 2025 and must be done via email (events@concours.org). There will be no refunds on cancellations made after October 6th.
Questions & Additional Information
Contact event organizer Dave McClurg at dmcclurg@wi.rr.com. Please check the COG Forum for additional announcements and/or to join the conversation.
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