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Getting to the Staging Area in Prairie du Chien
Driving to the Staging Area
Participants riding the motor coaches with bicycle transport to the start in Eagle River will load at the Staging Area near Villa Loius Historic site in Prairie du Chien, WI.
The staging area is at the Jaycee Shelter at N. 5th Street & Bolvin Street in Prairie du Chien, WI. It is located on the Mississippi River just north of the Marquette-Joliet Bridge (Highway 18) linking Iowa and Wisconsin.
Access is via Washington Ave, which crosses Highway 35 four blocks north of the Highway 18-35 intersection.
- From Highway 35, go 0.75 mile west on Washington Ave., becomes Brisbois Steet.
- Turn right (north) at N. 4th St. and proceed to the Parking Booth.
For specific driving directions from your location, check www.mapquest.com
Be sure to allow yourself adequate time for the drive to Prairie du Chien because construction delays are common this time of year.
Ride share to Prairie du Chien
If you need a ride or you can ride-share to Priarie du Chien, you can post a message on the Bike Wisconsin forum.
Long-term Vehicle Parking Option
You may park your vehicle at the staging area for the duration of the tour with the purchase of the Long-term Vehicle Parking Pass. Parking is at your own risk.
Pre-Ride Camping Option
Camping at the staging area the night before registration will be available for an additional fee, however, showers are not available.
If you are shipping your bike
Bicycles can be shipped via UPS or FedEx to Wheel & Sprocket. They are the bike shop that will be supporting the tour. Wheel and Sprocket will bring your bike to the start. Make arrangements with them to ship your bike out at the end of the tour. Check with them for details about shipping your bike. Email noel.kegel@wheelandsprocket.net
Staging Area Shuttle Service Option
We will again offer a shuttle service to the staging area from Madison. More info
If you have any questions please email, info@bikewisconsin.com or call 608-843-8412
"I was riding along singing quite loudly "Oh what a beautiful morning. Oh what a beautiful day", when another rider coming up from behind me joins in singing with me. I experienced surprise, embarrassment, then joy and laughter, then more joy, in that order. We were not in Oklahoma, we were in Wisconsin where I think the scenery on the river ride compels one to sing, or say "wow" and the roads are the best of any state I have ever been in. Wisconsin has it all,"
G. W. Ranum Madison WI
