Motorcycling

You’re roaring through the rolling hills of Carroll County, farmland and forests spread out ahead of you in the bright October sunlight. The trees are spectacular shades of orange, yellow and red now, and the temperature is perfect for a long ride. But you remember this spring, when you roared past trees that were just starting to bud and the black soil of newly seeded fields, and the summer, when there was green everywhere in the countryside and red white and blue everywhere in the towns. You escaped from the city to come here for festivals, poker runs, group rides, car shows...there always seems to be a good reason to ride over to Carroll County. But then, you never need a reason to ride. The good stuff in between is icing on the cake. Now winter is coming and you’re capping off a great season. You’re headed toward a great meal, cold beer and live music. You might stay there all night, or you might head out in time to finish the day around a fire, laughing with old friends. You’ll decide when you get there. It’s all about freedom, and all the choices are good. You twist the throttle a bit further, grin, and lean into a gentle turn.

Why Carroll County?

Here are just a few reasons bikers should choose Carroll County:

Close to You

Carroll County is within a two-and-a-half hour drive of Chicago, most of Illinois and all of Southern Wisconsin and Eastern Iowa.

Places to Go

Take the winding backroads through rich farmland, forests, and hills, and stop for great food and shopping in welcoming towns along the way.

A Reason to Ride For Every Weekend

From small town festivals to gorgeous scenery to car shows to great shopping, there’s never a week during bike season that won’t offer you something to enjoy.

Great Lodging

Lodging options from rustic cabins to resorts mean you get more than a place to sleep; where you stay becomes part of the fun!