With its scenic and rugged terrain, smooth backroads and some of the best mountain bike trails the region has to offer – all within an hour of a midsized city, the La Crosse region and the Chippewa Valley are a cyclist’s paradise. More than 250 miles of flat limestone trails, twisting singletrack through steep blufflands, and hundreds of miles of paved roads with endless opportunities for climbing: there’s something for riders of all ages and abilities, and breathtaking scenery. It’s no wonder two-time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond trained here.