I'm sticking around Chicago this weekend and thought I'd like to drive up to Madison for the day on Saturday, probably staying overnight.

Suggestions on a day- to day and a half trip to Madison? I know I want to visit the Yellow Jersey bike shop, and to drink either a little or a lot of local beer, depending on whether I overnight or not.

Also, is there some little ski area either on the way there from Chicago, or nearby? I was thinking of doing a couple of hours of snowboarding as part of the trip. Not sure the snow will be any good but then again I'm not much of a snowboarder.

Thanks for any suggestions.