" Couples on Wheels " or COWs is the Wisconsin tandem club. We are a loosely organized herd of tandem enthusiasts. Most of our members are from Wisconsin pastures but many are from other fields around the country. Fun for the whole Family!

This website is designed to keep our members informed about tandem events, attract new members, and help tandem people find each other to share our enjoyment of riding in this beautiful state.

The COWs host several rides throughout the year and promote tandem rides many places in the Midwest. Check out our Rides page for the current listing.

Check out the "Words to the Herd" from our Presidents.

03/31/2012 - Kelly Jordan

Wisconsin's new Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council

The COWs proudly congratulate Bill Hauda who has been appointed by Gov. Scott Walker to Wisconsin's new Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council. The council will do studies and provide advice and consultation to the legislature, governor, Department of Natural Resources, and Department of Transportation on all matters related to non-motorized recreation and transportation trails, including trail planning, acquisition, development, maintenance, and management.

Created by the Legislature, the council includes people who participate in non-motorized trail activities, participate in organizations that own or maintain non-motorized trails, or organizations that promote non-motorized trail activities.

Bill is the founder of the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin, chair of its legislative and policy committee, and a director of Friends of the Badger State Trail. He is also involved in organizing Bike The Blast, a cross-state bicycle event involving several state trails with a parallel road option between La Crosse and Milwaukee in July. (www.biketheblast.com)

The council will consist of representatives of many user groups. Bill will represent the interests of all forms of bicycling: trail riding, mountain biking, commuting and long-distance bicycling. Other groups represented include water trail users, pedestrians, long-distance hikers and people who engage in bird watching, nature study, hunting and fishing, and snow sports.

“Wisconsin's trails are already a critical part of our transportation system and provide wonderful recreational and fitness opportunities, as well,” Bill said. “They are going to become even more important in the future as Baby Boomers continue to retire and increasingly look to the trails for transportation, exercise and recreation in a safe environment.”

You can contact Bill at 608-574-4471.

The COWs Spring Rally is over the weekend of May18th in Port Washington, WI. Check out the Rides Page. .

RF & Kelly Jordan
email: cows_secretary@sbcglobal.net