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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 along the route. Both indoor gym and outdoor camping is available. Showers and bathrooms are available in the schools along with the new Shower Truck; bring your own tent and sleeping bag for sleeping outside or just 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 on the tour. Check out the Meal Plan menu in the Spring Pre-ride Newsletter. More details  
"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.

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.

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 venture off 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 Since it will be a loop tour we are not offering a Motorcoach Option to the start in 2010.

Rider Services - Tent Service 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.

Rider Services - Towel Service 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.

Rider Services - Chair Service 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.

Rider Services - Towel & Chair Service 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 locations.

Motel Luggage Shuttle 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 SHUTTLE SERVICE 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 Shuttle option.

Long-term parking at the Tour Start
Tour participants may park all week but must purchase a Long Term Parking Pass, (for a fee). Parking is at your own risk. You can prepay for the Long-term Parking Pass and pick it up when you arrive at the Tour Start.

Pre-Ride Camping Permits will be available, (for a fee), at the start the night before registration opens. You can prepay for the Pre-Ride Camping Permit and pick it up when you arrive at the start.

Non Riders or Personal SAG's are people who accompany a cyclist or a group of cyclists in a vehicle or RV. Schools do not usually have hookups. Each vehicle is required to purchase an On-Tour Vehicle Permit. In addition each person in the vehicle is required to pay a Non Rider Fee, and to fill out the registration form and sign the waiver.

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