Harley-Davidson Museum Ride

Event date: 
Sun, 08/02/2026 - 9:00am

Harley-Davidson Museum Ride – August 2, 2026


Ride Overview

Ride Type: Chapter Ride / Destination Ride
📍 Departure Location: Woodstock Harley-Davidson
🕒 Meet: 9:00 AM | Safety: 9:15 AM | KSU: 9:30 AM

Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026
Route: Woodstock H-D → Southern Wisconsin → Milwaukee, WI → Return
Pace: Moderate with highway and scenic mix

Ride into the heart of Harley-Davidson history with a trip to the iconic museum in Milwaukee.

Ride Snapshot

Distance: ~180–220 miles round trip
Ride Style: Destination / Highway + Scenic Mix
Experience Level: All riders welcome

Pace:
Moderate Pace - 60%
Daily Distance Load:
Mid-Length Ride - 65%
Technical Riding:
Mostly Straight / Light Curves - 40%


Highlights: Harley-Davidson Museum, Milwaukee riverfront, historic bikes, Motor Bar & Restaurant
The Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee is the official home of Harley history, showcasing more than a century of motorcycles, culture, and innovation. Located along the Menomonee River, the campus features exhibits, historic motorcycles, archives, and interactive displays that tell the story of the Motor Company.
  • Historic Harley-Davidson motorcycles and exhibits
  • Interactive displays and brand history
  • Motor Bar & Restaurant on-site
  • Great photo opportunities throughout the campus
  • Gift shop with Harley-Davidson merchandise
We’ll head north from Woodstock into Wisconsin, using a mix of highway and scenic roads to reach Milwaukee. Expect:
  • Efficient highway segments
  • Moderate group riding pace
  • Time at the museum to explore and relax
This ride combines a solid ride up with a destination-focused stop.
Food and drinks are available at the Motor Bar & Restaurant located on the museum campus. Riders can grab lunch, relax, and enjoy the Milwaukee riverfront before the return ride.
  • Arrive with a full tank of gas
  • Bring ID and payment for museum entry and food
  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking the museum grounds
  • Hydrate and dress for summer riding conditions
  • Return route will be discussed at the destination

Road Captain Notes

This is a destination ride combining highway travel and city riding. Please arrive early for sign-in and be ready for the safety briefing prior to departure. We will review route, formation, communication, and regrouping expectations before KSU.

Learn more about the Harley-Davidson Museum and plan your visit.

Event location:

Closed Event: Chapter activities are conducted primarily for the benefit of H.O.G. Chapter members. Closed Events are those events open to Chapter members and one guest per member.  All guests must sign an event release. Be aware, all rides and events are subject to change or cancellation due to weather or other circumstances beyond our control.

Impairment Policy: The consumption and use of alcohol is a serious personal responsibility involving the safety of family, riding friends and the individual HOG member. Alcohol consumption before or during a motorcycling activity is not safe, responsible behavior. Woodstock Chapter #5668 does not allow the use of alcohol or drugs before or during a riding event* and does not furnish alcohol at Chapter rides. Riders whose skills are observed or suspected to be impaired by alcohol or drugs before riding cannot join the ride. Riders using alcohol or drugs while riding will be asked to leave the ride. It is the responsibility of each Template Chapter member to support the consistent enforcement of this policy

Photography Policy: Photographing, filming, recording and videotaping of activities and events will be occurring Woodstock Chapter events. By entering the H.O.G.® event area, you irrevocably grant permission to the Harley-Davidson Motor Company® and its agents to photograph, film, record and/or videotape you and use (and authorize the use of) your name, image, likeness, voice, and/or biographical or other information in any and all media now known or hereinafter developed in perpetuity for any and all purposes.

Event Coordinator: 
Jeffrey K
Road Captain