Cyclists support land conservation at 11th annual Ride to the Barns

 

WAUKESHA COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The annual Ride to the Barns takes place Saturday. 

The cycling event is put on by the Tall Pines Conservancy, and it supports land and water conservation in Waukesha County. 

There are two routes, one 30 miles and the other 60 miles, with stops along the way at area farms where riders can enjoy food and music. 

"It's a great opportunity for people from all over southeastern Wisconsin to get out into the country, see what agriculture is about, see what Tall Pines is about, and spend some time in the country riding a bicycle," said John Koepke of Koepke Farms.

Ride to the Barns starts at 8 a.m. and there's an after party until 3 p.m. in Hartford. 

CBS 58's Natalie Shepherd will be emceeing the event.