Original front stairway restored to circa 1885 elegance

Earth Rider Hotel
Earth Rider extends the cycling experience to include 5-room boutique hotel offering comfortable overnight accommodations in downtown historic Brodhead. Each guest room is stylish, witty, magical and surprising featuring quiet luxury and comfort. Whether visiting South-Central Wisconsin for a night or longer, guests will enjoy fresh air and a quiet, non-congested rural setting for rest or recreation.


Rooms
Earth Rider Hotel features 5 comfortable rooms. Each room is named after one of the 5-time winners of the Tour de France, the world's greatest bicycle event. Although each room features unique bicycle themed elements, you need not be a cyclist to enjoy the quiet restfulness of each room. The Earth Rider property is non-smoking.

Guest Room Amenities
Each room includes the following:

• Pillow-top Queen or King size matresses
• Luxury linens and duvets
• New private bathrooms with designer sinks
• Wall mounted hair dryers
• Flat screen TV/DVD/ with cable television
• Exclusive bath amenities offered in bulk containers or dispensers to reduce waste.
• High speed internet access
• Rooms available that are family friendly, pet friendly, and with a whirlpool
• Environmentally sustainable practices utilized in upkeep.
• Non-smoking building

Room Rates
For a limited time rates are $90 per night per room weekends (Fri., Sat. & Sun.) and $70 per night during the week (regular $120 per night). Take advantage of this special rate now to experience the unique ambiance of Earth Rider.

The Earth Rider Bed
Since you are where you sleep, our beds are designed to help you live in the moment. Sink into the comfy plush pillow-top mattress under a cozy duvet. Wrap yourslef in crisp white cotton sheets and rest your head on soft feather down pillows. Sweet dreams.

Sustainable Practices
At Earth Rider we want to do everything we can to keep the earth green. That includes taking specific actions towards environmental, social, and economic sustainability. We've been awarded Travel Green Wisconsin certification as a result of having adopted practices that reduces the environmental impact. of our business. As a guest at Earth Rider you can rest assured that we care as much about reducing waste, conserving energy, improving air quality, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions as we do about your comfort. Read about Our Green Attitude.

Health Club Privileges
Work out for free at Brodhead Health & Fitness, 804 23rd Street, just 1/2 mile south when you are a guest at Earth Rider. This full service health club has an indoor track and a full aerobic and weight training facility, showers, sauna, and nursery. Tanning and massage is also available for a fee. Hours are M-Th 5am - 10pm; F 5am - 7pm; Sat 7am - noon; Sun 8am - noon.

The Yellow Jersey Lounge

Yellow Jersey Lounge
Earth Rider Hotel guests are invited to enjoy the unique glass enclosed snack bar that is both a center of activity and an escape. This glass enclosed common area offers continential breakfast designed to quench a person's thirst for comfort. Or escape from your room for a while to read a book or enjoy a refreshing beverage in this inspiring space.

A guest refrigerator and microwave is available to store cold beverages, left overs, or warm up a snack or drink. Earth Rider strives to be a sustainable business and practices recycling.

King sized poster bed in Lance Armstrong room

Lance Armstrong Room #1
The seven time Tour de France winner's namesake room features three tall reproduction historic windows with a view of Brodhead's downtown Tinker's square, a king size poster bed, colorful posters of The Man on his Trek bike and a retro pebble designer lavoratory in the bathroom. After a day of pedaling your heart out you deserve to reward yourself with a relaxing evening in this room.

King sized sleigh bed in the Anquetil room

Jacques Anquetil Room #2
The first cyclist to win five Tour de France races is awarded the room in the front with a view of historic Exchange Street and the Brodhead square. The rich, dark king size sleigh bed and wardrobe is accented with spectular Graham Watson photography. This room is spacious and elegant and one you'll want to experience.

Spacious luxury for family and friends with two Queen beds in the Hinault room

Bernard Hinault Room #3
Family and friends go with cycling and this room accomodates both. Named after Frenchman Bernard Hinault, nicknamed the Badger, this room features two comfortable Queen beds, fun, bicycle-themed art, and a natural stone-topped lavatory in the bathroom. You can keep your family and friends close, but not too close in this spacious retreat.

A Queen size sleigh bed and whirlpool tub in the Eddy Merckx room

Eddy Merckx Room #4
Just as Eddy Merckx ruled two-wheel sport for a decade, this room rules in the quest for comfort and serenity. From the rich, dark wood of the Queen Sleigh bed and bathroom vanity and mirror to the whirlpool tub and stand alone shower this room is designed to calm the senses. This room features organic cotton sheets. Located in the center of this historic builing, there are no outside windows to mare the solitude. Peace.

Queen size bed plus extra sitting or sleeping in the Indurain room

Miquel Indurain Room #5
The first man to win five consecutive Tours with a reputation for power and benevolence is the inspiration for this retreat. Featuring a Queen sized bed and a full size Futon, this room is designed to accomodate individuals, couples, familes, and pets. Reproduction antique bicycle posters and a dramatic green plexiglass bathroom vanity adds to the drama and makes the experience memorable.

Corporate Guests
Earth Rider welcomes business travelers and offers several amenities designed to make your stay comfortable. Contact us for our special corporate rates.

• Free high speed wireless and ethernet internet access
• Breakfast at your convenience
• Televisions with DVD in each room with cable access
• Plenty of free, convenient parking
• Restaurants within walking distance
• Health club pass
• Alarm clocks and wall mounted hair dryers
• Guest refrigerator

Get-A-Way Packages
For information on reserving the entire hotel for your family reunion or special event, mid-week discounts, or art retreats, spa or golf packages, contact innkeeper@earthridercycling.com, 608-897-8300. For a list of our current packages click here.

Payment Methods
We accept credit cards including Visa, Master Card, Discover, and American Express, cash, and personal checks.

Reservations
To check availability or make a reservation, click the link on the left nav bar or click here for reservations.
If you are making a reservation for a visit in less than 24 hours, please give us a call on the phone to be assured that we will know to expect you.

Testamonials
"We had an excellent stay. You run a 5-star establishment!!" Deb & Dennis, St. Charles, MN June, 2008

"Sharon fills a unique niche for bicyclists from out of town to have a place to stay; she sells and services bikes and accessories; and she and her team organize events for all to enjoy the scenic rural countryside on bicycle." - Jaine, Brodhead, WI

"Just a quick note to tell you how much I enjoyed the Sunday Run for the Border ride, and to compliment you on your facility. I thought both were first rate!" - Ed B., DeForest, WI

"Thanks so much. It was a very nice room . We enjoyed it very much." - Mary K., Dexter, MO

" Thanks for all your help, Sharon. Your patience and thoroughness with my questions show you really care about developing this unique and valuable way for people to see Green County." - David C, Chicago, IL

"Thanks so much for a very relaxing stay at your guest house. We had a good time." - Mary Beth, Chipawa Falls, WI >br>
"We had an awesome stay at an awesome hotel called Earth Rider. Thanks Sharon for all the hospitality and setting up a great bicycle friendly city. The hotel was amazing and is unlike anything I have ever seen. It is definately worth a visit. It's almost like a bike museum. Great place for a weekend adventure." -- Gary Gianetti, Healthy Altitudes, LLC, Ride For Your Life 2007, Steamboat Springs, CO

"Thank you for a lovely night--I appreciated your beautiful space...and accidentally walked off with my Earth coffee cup. I look forward to booking another night or maybe even hosting a yoga group the I will be able to pay for the coffee cup I took. You hospitality and lovely accommodations are very well worth it!" - Elizabeth B., Madison, WI
"Thank you so much for taking such good care of us while we were in Brodhead! You foresaw our every need and the weather cooperated too! We are looking forward to next year's stay already." - Joanne B. Evanston, Illinois

"My dad, friends, and I have been coming to Brodhead for several years. I love visiting the town and I'm very excited to see thoughtful additional to it such as Earth Rider." - Jeff B., Atlanta, GA

"The hotel was beautiful and the hospitality stellar." - Phyllis D., Skokie, Illinois

"It's always and advantage to have a bike shop right in the hotel, as Marriott and Hyatt will eventually discover." - Mike K., Glenview, Illinois

"You have a beautiful and comfortable place for those of us who are far from home!" - Dorthy C., Joplin, MO

"This is a beautifully restored historic hotel that is immaculate, bright, and inviting. The friendly innkeeper makes for a complete and consistent atmosphere. The unique bicycle theme used for the room names and decor is done to perfection! Guests will be pleased with the generous space along with the historic and European feel of the hotel and its location." - Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Assocation Inspector, Sept. 15, 2005

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Earth Rider * 929 W. Exchange St. * Brodhead, WI 53520 * 608-897-8300 * 866-245-5276 (toll free) * info@earthridercycling.com