Brodhead welcomes bicycles to the southern entrance of the Sugar River Trail and to explore its railroad history, shopping and dining options. Explore the public parks, historical Depot Museum and enjoy canoeing and fishing on the Sugar River or Decatur Lake, the outdoor municipal swinnoin gppol or a game of golf on the 18-hole Decatur Lake Golf Course. Lodging options include camping, bed and breakfasts and a boutique hotel.

Brodhead is the ideal starting point for experiencing your own private bike lane on quiet quality back roads that take you to authentic sites such as the "Halfway Tree" legendary spot used by early day Indians to indicate they were half way between Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River, Amish businesses, or a cheese factory or ice cream stand. A replica of the Clarenced Covered Bridge is on the bike traila short three miles from the downtown business district. Remember to visit the Brodhead HIstorical Society's Depot Museum, open 1-4pm Wed., Sat., Sun. and Holidays; Memorial Weekend through September. Trailside restrooms, water and parking is downtown on West Third Avenue and Exchange Street.