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Basics

"Cooper Falls was beautiful. The people of Port Wing were great. The school at Superior was the best school we stayed at. Just a great week of biking--I loved it," John F., Beloit, WI            

Overnights will be spent at schools and other facilities along the route. Both indoor gym and outdoor camping is available. Showers and bathrooms are available overnight sites along with a Shower Truck; bring your own tent and sleeping bag for sleeping outside or an air mattress and sleeping bag/blanket for indoor camping.

The route We are very fortunate in Wisconsin to have a huge network of two-lane roads on which to bike. These roads are heaven for bicyclists! Each day we will mark the route for you to follow on your bike. You can also refer to your cue sheets to help guide you along the route.

Breakfasts and dinners are on your own, unless you purchase the Meal Plan Option Because some overnight towns have limited eating accommodations it is recommended that you purchase the Meal Plan Option. The Meal Plan Option, (sold as a package), are healthy, plentiful, and convenient breakfasts and dinners, served at the overnight schools.  You can choose all the meals, breakfast only, or dinner only. Most riders do chose the Meal Plan Option.
These meals are hosted by local school and community groups and caterers which help raise funds for valuable school and community projects. By pre-purchasing a Meal Plan you help the groups properly estimate meals and avoid waste.
The first meal served is usually breakfast on the first day of biking, and the last meal is usually breakfast on last day of biking. A vegetarian option is always available; please indicate your choice when you register.  
If you do not choose the Meal Plan Option there are usually limited local restaurants available for meals. Important note:  No Meal Plans will be sold during the tour. Check out the Meal Plan menu in the Spring Pre-ride Newsletter.
"The food as prepared and served by civic organizations was light years ahead of what I have experienced on nearly all other similar tours. Two serving lines...then reduce to one serving line is elementary for your vendors but is unheard of elsewhere. The homemade baked deserts were fabulous!," Bill H. Urbandale IA

Lunches are on your own Along the route there will be community groups which will have a delicious lunch stand setup or you will have your choice of restaurants to stop in along the route.
"The Spring Green General Store had great organic, vegetarian food. It also had a good atmosphere", Erica K.  Lakewood WI


Luggage support During the tour we will move your luggage in a luggage truck each day between overnight sites. Your luggage will be at the next overnight site when you arrive.
Please consider using duffel bags with wheels for your gear. There is a TWO bag limit per person. Soft bags are easier to handle and pack than hard cases. We will issue two luggage tags to each rider during check-in registration. Each morning you will take your bags to the luggage trucks and load them. Please check the “what to bring list” for further packing recommendations.  

Daily Rest Stop A daily rest stop will be provided every day on the route. It's a fundraiser for local groups and will be stocked with water, Gatorade, fruit, snacks and goodies for sale. Check your daily cue sheets for exact locations.

Route Water Stops In addition to the Rest Stops there will also be Water Stops along the bike route. These will be spaced out about every 10-15 miles. They will have water, bike pumps, first aid kit, cell phone and/or HAM radio communications and a place to get off your bike and relax. Check your daily cue sheets for exact locations.

Celebration Lunch At the finish of the tour, everyone is invited to lunch to celebration the finish of a fun filled week! Your friends and family are invited to join you, (for a fee). At registration let us know if you are planning to attend. This is to give us a good idea of the food needed for the caterer. See you at the finish line!

Mechanical bike support and repair will be provided on the tour by the wonderful mechanics of  Wheel and Sprocket.
"Wheel And Sprocket should be given the Gold Medal.  The trucking company was excellent too.  I shipped my bike direct to them and met the trucks in Rhinelander.  They went above and beyond too", Bryan H.  Phoenix AZ

SAG or “Support Aid Group” is provided for daily mechanical or emergency pickup along the biking route. It is not intended as a taxi service. You will not be SAG'ed if you ventureoff the official biking route.
"...I felt we were warmly received as a family group and all the staff were interested in our well being," Mary Ann D. Waukesha, WI

Motorcoach and Bike Transport Option at the finish of the tour is available for you and your bike.  We will take you and your bike from the tour finish back tothe start of the tour. Our system does not require boxing your bike. The bikes are transported in moving vans by professional movers and protected in transit by moving blankets. More info will be provided in the Spring Pre-Ride Newsletter. More details.

Deluxe Tent Option Are you tired of setting up, taking down and packing your tent everyday? Let us do it for you! You'll receive a roomy tent, camp chair and towel service for the week. You will need to bring your own mattress or pad. When you arrive your tent will be setup and ready for you to relax in. More details.

Fresh Towel Option  Ever pull a smelly, stinky, damp towel from your bag? When you sign up for the towel service you'll get a fresh, clean bath towel & wash cloth each day. Towels will be available each day at the info table. More details.

Easy Chair Option  At the end of a long ride there is nothing better than relaxing in a nice comfortable camp chair. Our chairs come ready to relax in and they have the foot rests built-in. They also come with two cup holders for your favorite beverages and a soft pillow. What more could you want after a long day? Chairs will be available each day at the info table. More details.

Fresh Towel & Easy Chair Option  Treat yourself to both fresh towels and a cozy camp chair each day. Each will be waiting for you when you arrive into camp. More details.

Motel Option is available for riders that would like to stay at motels or B&B's instead of camping at the overnight site. Consult the Motel list click here, for the Official Bike Northwoods Motels. Most of the motels will be a short biking distance from the overnight sites.

Motel Luggage Valet Option
This optional service will transport your luggage daily to your motel and pick it up by the next day. Cycle directly to the motel and your luggage will be waiting for you. This service is only for your luggage and is not intended as a taxi service. PRICE FOR THE MOTEL LUGGAGE VALET OPTION IS PER PERSON. There is a strict two bag, 35 lbs per bag limit. You can signup for either the entire week or just one night. Consult the Motel list click here for official Bike Northwoods Motels. More info about Motel Luggage Valet option.

Families and kids
We welcome younger riders on the tour, and we want to make their safety the upmost importance. All riders under 18 can join the tour only with biking parent/legal guardian or riding chaperone. Check out the suggestions for cycling with children. Click here
We value and want to support families with children on the tour so be sure to stop by the Family & Kids table during registration for more information. Plan on attending the opening day ice cream social too. There will will also have kid activities and games during the week.

Long-term Vehicle Parking
Park your vehicle at the staging area for the duration of the tour is permitted. Parking is at your own risk and a Long-term Vehicle Parking waiver will need to be signed when you arrive. New for 2012, no charge for week-long parking.

Pre-Ride Camping
Camping at the staging area the night before registration is permitted. See staff when you arrive for camping location. Services will be limited. New for 2012, PreRide Camping is no charge.

PERSONAL VEHICLE SAG’s (PVS)
Autos, busses, trucks, RV’s or camper trailers are allowed to follow the tour provided they purchase and display at all times an On -Tour Vehicle Permit. In addition each person in the vehicle is required to fill out a registration form, sign the waiver and pay a Non Rider Fee.
Pickup the PVS Packet during registration which includes driving directions, (to avoid driving on the bicycle route), and a listing of nearby full service campgrounds.If staying at the overnight site: PVS will not be allowed to park/setup until 12:00 noon. This will allow us time to setup tour equipment and to designate camping and parking areas. We appreciate your cooperation.
Hook-ups are not available at overnight sites. No campfires or grilling is permitted. Observe quiet hours, (no generators), from 9pm to 6am daily.

Keep in touch with Facebook
Join the ride community on Facebook. You can ask a question, see what others are up to, or let your friends know that you’re doing the tour. Plus, you'll get special offers and updates. It's a great way to stay in touch with the ride community between tours! Be sure to stop in during the tour at the computer lab setup in most overnight locations to share your experiences with your family and friends on Facebook. Click here to find the Facebook tour pages.

Great tour, excellent meeting updates on roads and weather. The route chosen was beautiful scenery, very quiet roads, safe & enjoyable riding," Michael N., New Berlin WI