Bowman's Track

Submitted by pbakwin on Fri, 12/21/2018 - 07:25am
Description

The Route was submitted by Tim Bowman (no relation):

Bowman’s Track, constructed in 1862, was instigated by publican Janet Bowman to facilitate access for travellers from Beaconsfield to the Jordan Goldfields in the Yarra Valley. This year is the 30th anniversary of the opening of the interpretation plaque and way finding markers for Bowman’s track erected in 1988 as part of Australia’s bi-centenary celebrations.

Run Around Qatar (Qatar)

Submitted by pbakwin on Mon, 12/17/2018 - 02:01pm
Description

A 477 km circumnavigation of Qatar established by Pierre Daniel.  Starting from Katara Cultural Village in the city of Doha (Capital City) then passing by Losail Circuit, Al Khor, Al Dhakira, Al Ruwais, Zubarra Fort, Al Jumailya, Bir Al Zekreet, Dukhan, Um Bab, Salwa Border Crossing, Al Ameria, Messaid, Wakra, and then back to Katara Cultural Village in Doha. 

See Pierre Daniel's FKT page for more information & photos.

Military Ridge State Trail (WI)

Submitted by pbakwin on Mon, 12/17/2018 - 01:46pm
Description

The 40-mile Military Ridge State Trail, in Iowa and Dane counties, connects Dodgeville and Madison by way of an 1855 military route between Verona and Dodgeville.  The trail is mostly (37.5 miles) crushed stone, with a little (2.5 miles) asphalt.

The route begins near the NE corner of Iowa St. and King St. in Dodgeville, and finishes on the pedestrian bridge crossing McKee Road (Highway PD) in Verona.