COMPARE TOURS
Use this table to help you choose a 2012 tour.
| GRABAAWR® | Bike Northwoods | SAGBRAW® | |
| Established | 1985 | 1999 |
1977 |
| Where | Bike along the length of the mighty Wisconsin River. | Bike up through the northwoods of Wis. to Lake Superior, with a layover day along the way | Loop tour with layover day around Lake Winnebago and the rolling hills of eastern Wisconsin |
| 2012 dates | June 16-23, 2012 |
July 7-13, 2012 |
July 28-August 3, 2012 |
| Transportation | Optional motorcoach from staging area to start | Optional motorcoach from finish back to start | None provided, week-long parking available at tour start |
| Vibe | Challenging tour with beautiful river scenery | Smaller tour with a family feel | Great people, super WI low traffic backroads, pies! |
| Cycling level | |||
| Sleeping | School gyms, tent camping, gym camping, motel & tent service options | School gyms, tent camping, gym camping, motel & tent service options | School gyms, tent camping, gym camping, motel & tent service options |
| Food | Meal plan, or on your own | Meal plan, or on your own | Meal plan, or on your own |
| Length | 7 days |
6 days |
6 days |
| Highlights | Following the Wisconsin River, historic river towns, low-traffic roads | Special kick-off party, Concrete Sculpture Park, Northwoods pinewood smells, layover day, great food, Lake Superior | Extra Special kick-off party, Lake Michigan duenes, Kettle Moraine forests, layover day, local county fair |
| Mileage average | Challenging 60-80 with century |
50-60 Many days will have various mileage options. |
50-60 Many days will have various mileage options. |
| Rider limit | 1000 | 400 | 1000 |
| Cost $ | $95-402 |
$95-439 |
$95-348 |
All tours include:
Your choice of indoor gym or outdoor camping, indoor showers & SHOWER TRUCK at overnight schools, “art” T-shirt, personal, cue sheets & maps, GPS bike routes, online bike routes, SAG support, Pre-Ride party, luggage support, luggage tags, frame numbers, preride camping, week-long parking, town shuttle bus, cool nighttime activities, mechanical support, daily rest stop (fundraiser for local groups), water stops, celebration lunch, marked cycling route, tons of fun!
"I had a great time....," Mick G. Libertyville, Illinois
