Welcome to Green County, Wisconsin
Earth Rider extends the cycling experience to include a 5-room bike-friendly 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. Earth Rider is a Wisconsin original and invites you to bike like you mean it.


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. Key ingredients include individuality, color, modern decor, oak floors, doors, and trim, and custom made furniture. 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
• Private bathrooms with designer sinks
• Wall mounted hair dryers
• Flat screen TV/DVD/VCR with cable television
• Exclusive bath amenities offered in dispensers to reduce waste.
• Free high speed internet access
• Rooms available that are family friendly, pet friendly, and with a whirlpool
• Environmentally sustainable practices utilized in upkeep.

If you are bringing your own bicycle, we have indoor storage in the back of the building for quick and easy access to your bicycle while you are in town.

Room Rates
For a limited time all room rates are $109 per night per room on holiday weekends (Fri., Sat. & Sun.), $99 per room per night on other weekends and $80 per night during the week (regular $120 per night). There is a $10 surcharge for more than two people in a room and for pets. All rooms are the same price. 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.

The Yellow Jersey Lounge

Yellow Jersey Lounge and Deck
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.

The Deck

Plan to spend some time relaxing outdoors with a second floor view of Brodhead on the new Yellow Jersey Deck. Since the fall of 2008 guests have enjoyed breakfast or an evening snack on the spacious outdoor retreat available exclusively for our guests.

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.

The Lance Armstrong 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. Pets are allowed in this room with permission.

Jacques Anquetil Room

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.

Bernard Hinault Room

A Queen size sleigh bed and whirlpool tub and shower 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.

Eddy Merckx Room

Queen size bed plus extra sitting or sleeping in the Miquel 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.

For more photos see the Photo Gallery on the left menu bar.

Miquel Indurain Room

Pets
Studies show that people who love bicycles also love dogs and cats so we welcome your well-trained pet in the Miquel Indurain Room #5 and the Jacques Anquetil Room #2.. We trust that you will assure your animal does not disturb other guests and is kept on a lease when outside your room. Based on requests from our guests with allergies, pets are not allowed in the other rooms.

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.

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 and cash. We request a credit card to hold a room reservation, however we do not charge your card until your visit.

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.

Cancellation Policy
Full refunds will be provided if cancellations are received a minimum of 3 days prior to your reservation date. For cancellations received with less than 3 days notice, you will be charged for the entire stay, plus tax, unless we are able to rebook the room. For groups reserving 3 or more rooms on any given night, we require 7 days notice of cancellation or you will be charged for any rooms we are unble to book. We appreciate you letting us know as soon as your plans change.

Testamonials
"I just wanted to say thanks again for your sharing your hospitality and biking knowledge with us on Thursday and Friday. We had a fantastic time and were 100% impressed with all that you're doing. I hope success continues to ride your way." - Karla Z., Chicago, IL July, 2008

"Brodhead was the starting point this time, because we really wanted to stay at the wonderful hotel right at the trail head. Earth Rider Cycling is a lovely little hotel upstairs, and a real bike shop downstairs. The decor is all about le Tour de France, and each room pays homage to a different rider of that race. Bike friendly and comfortable, we really enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning." - Vince, Milwaukee, WI

"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

"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 an 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