Cross Country Challenge is America by Bicycle’s central route across the United States. This 52-day fully-supported more moderately paced tour averages 80+ miles per day and crosses through 13 states. The 3872 mile route begins with a wheel dip in the Pacific Ocean in San Francisco, California and ends with a wheel dip in the Atlantic Ocean near Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In between, meet the challenge of the Sierras, the Rockies, and the Appalachian mountains. Drink in the vistas of the high deserts, the high plains, and Midwestern farm lands. Along the way, there are five interesting and diverse non-cycling days for a little rest and recuperation. See the beauty of America that only a cross country bicycle tour can offer. Prices starts at $8050.
For the cyclist who cannot take 52 days off, but still wants to experience the Cross Country Challenge, come ride one of the sections. Visit our website for details.
Find out more »Across America North is America by Bicycle’s northern route across the United States. This 50-day fully-supported more moderately paced tour averages 80+ miles per day and crosses through 10 states and just a bit of the Canadian province of Ontario. The 3670 mile route begins with a wheel dip in the Pacific Ocean in Astoria, Oregon and ends with a wheel dip in the Atlantic Ocean near Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In between, meet the challenge of the Cascades, the Rockies, and the Appalachian mountains. Experience the vistas of the high deserts, the rolling high plains, and upper Midwestern farmlands. Across America North is 45 riding days that will treat you to stunning vistas, epic climbs, and return you to “reality” with a whole new appreciation of cycling. Prices start at $8500.
For the cyclist who cannot take 50 days off, but still wants to experience Across America North, come ride one of the sections. Visit our website for details.
Find out more »BICYCLE ILLINOIS - Illinois’ Cross-State Bicycle Tour
Tour Overview
Starting from Cairo at Illinois' southernmost tip and ending in downtown Chicago, Bicycle Illinois is the only bicycle tour across the entire state of Illinois and one of the most challenging in the Midwest. You'll cycle for 6 days and cover at least 500 miles, an average of 85 miles per day, and century options are available every day as well.
Whether you are a recreational cyclist looking for a sense of accomplishment or an athlete looking to challenge yourself and improve your cycling skills, Bicycle Illinois has something for you. You'll gain a new level of satisfaction and self confidence as you ride with new friends along the way!
Included Services & Merchandise
All the amenities you need are included at one low price. We’ve made it easy for you to focus on cycling and having fun!
Extra Services & Merchandise
In addition, some very nice extras are also available as well:
Tri-State Tour
You can also continue your journey all the way to Wisconsin on the Tri-State Tour, which also includes a century option. You can cycle up to 7 centuries in a row - no other cycling event even comes close!
Registration & Prices
Check bicycleillinois.com for registration forms, deadlines, and price information. Partial day tours are also available. Day of event registration will not be available.
All information is subject to change. Check bicycleillinois.com for the most current information. Copyright© Bicycle Illinois
Find out more »Come enjoy a smaller tour with great staff and tons of fun! Each year we take a different route to discover new hidden gems in Wisconsin's Northwoods. Lose track of time on quiet, rustic roads. Pedal at your own pace through green tunnels of trees. Stop in quaint small towns to refuel with delicious local treats - and get some 'ahhhh' back in your life.
In 2016 we are happy to return to a favorite loop tour along the shores of Lake Superior. With amble layover days in Superior and Bayfield you will have the chance to explore the wonderful scenery that only northern Wisconsin offers. Explore the rugged North Shore of Lake Superior and the picturesque Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. You can even hop onto the ferny to bike around Madeline Island. From small town charm in Port Wing to world-class vistas this tour has it all!
Find out more »This ride is offered by the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota (bikemn.org) and will be managed by Wahoo! Adventures. This is a bicycle tour celebrating the Mississippi River in Minnesota and the communities we travel through via the Mississippi River Trail Bikeway (MRT). The MRT is also part of US Bicycle Route 45. Minnesota features the river’s headwaters and over 800 miles of MRT, which travels through 10 states and covers 3,000 miles and ends at the Gulf of Mexico. We will kick off the ride with a welcome reception and ceremonial sage bicycle blessing by a local naturalist at Itasca State Park. On our departure morning we will dip our tires at the headwaters, and then begin our journey crisscrossing the Mississippi River numerous times as we bicycle through a variety of communities that will welcome us to their local parks, people, history, unique features, and folklore.
We bicycle 7 days covering 480 miles of the MRT. We camp 5 days and have lodging for 2 days. Motor coach ride to Itasca and back from Iowa. Limited to only 50 riders. All - Inclusive trip!
Find out more »Here’s your chance to sample our heralded Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, fully supported and load free! We’ll travel from the lively resort town of Whitefish, located near Glacier National Park, to the southern end of the spectacular Swan Range, one of Montana’s less-visited geologic gems. Not far away rests Flathead Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in the West.
Riding mostly on abandoned logging roads and a bit of singletrack trail, we’ll experience the high country of one of the world’s great wildland complexes. Along the way, we’ll encounter a variety of flora and fauna — the sharp-eyed might even spot wild huckleberries ripe for the picking or the occasional bear on a distant hillside. We’ll layover for a day in Seeley Lake, where you might rent a canoe and paddle the gentle Clearwater Canoe Trail. Back on the bikes, we’ll skirt the southern boundaries of the Bob Marshall and Scapegoat Wilderness areas and crest the Continental Divide on a loop near Lincoln, our ultimate destination.
You say you’re a cyclist who prefers getting off the highway and into the peace and quiet of a tree-lined, riverside rail trail? Then this fully supported and catered weeklong tour may just be your ticket to ride.
First off, we’ll traverse the Little Miami Scenic Trail, considered the crown jewel of Buckeye State rail trails. The seventy-five mile paved path links the eastern edge of Cincinnati with Springfield, situated a dozen towns and four counties to the north. Stately communities, picturesque state parks, a variety of wildlife habitats, and bridges, both old and new, are ours to behold as we roll along the gentle trail.
Additionally, we’ll take on the Ohio to Erie Trail, which, when completed, will link the major cities of Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland. The route takes in portions of Adventure Cycling’s Underground Railroad Bicycle Route, where we’ll visit Wilberforce, home to the oldest private African-American college in the U.S.
Find out more »For the fourth year our flagship tour is back to revel in Ohio’s scenic Amish countryside. Seven days and 6 nights in the heartland of Ohio’s Amish country enjoying the breathtaking beauty of Coshocton, Holmes and Tuscarawas Counties. For hill and scenery enthusiasts who want the challenge of Ohio’s beautiful rolling hills, this tour has it all: the finest accommodations, catered dinners, and vistas that inspire. Ohio’s Holmes County boasts the largest population of Amish in the country. Journey through time with us as we sample the daily life and history of Ohio’s Amish communities—but bring your climbing gears and your thirst for adventure. And bring an appetite for "Amish bakeries day" - we shall say no more. This one is a classic among bicycle tours anywhere! Individual and group discounts available. See website for details.
Find out more »This incredible bike tour takes in a pair of the most spectacular pathways in the U.S., featuring easy riding through wetlands, lakes, and meadows, along with some fascinating regional history.
The first pathway we’ll ride is the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes. Tracing the course of an abandoned Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way, the route reaches from the Silver Valley, situated near the Montana-Idaho border, to Plummer, not far from Idaho’s border with Washington. Trail number two, the Route of the Hiawatha, originates in Montana and burrows beneath the state line through the memorable 1.7-mile-long Taft Tunnel. We’ll then pass through several more tunnels and ride over numerous trestles, some of them an impressive 200-plus feet high.
With its gentle terrain, short daily distances, and gorgeous scenery, this trip is a great choice whether you’re a beginner seeking an introduction to supported bicycle touring or a cycling veteran craving a mellow, traffic-free adventure.
Find out more »The Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Bicycle Tour (MUP) is a fully supported tour that takes riders through some of the Upper Peninsula’s most beautiful scenery. Riders will explore the eastern tip of the UP on a 7-day loop that starts and ends in St. Ignace. A layover day in Sault Ste. Marie gives riders plenty of time to discover its treasures and on the last days riders can ferry over to experience the magic of Mackinac Island. Riders of all ages and abilities are welcome. We provide camping areas at local schools, civic centers and universities, as well as some meals and fun activities. We also provide luggage service and SAG services. This tour has become a summer-time tradition for many riders who continue to return year after year. Our team of dedicated volunteers is always on hand to make sure each rider enjoys and one-of-a-kind experience.
Visit our website to learn more and register today! Tour space is limited!
Find out more »RAINSTORM™ offers an intensive week of cycling for riders preferring longer distances. Each day's route is approximately 100 miles, and there are no layover days. The final day is 160 miles across the state of Indiana, almost from border to border.
RAINSTORM™ travels over hard-surfaced back roads in southern Indiana. Terrain ranges from rolling to hilly; expect to be challenged. Lodging in Indiana State Park inns (three nights) and nice hotels (two nights) is included in the tour fee. All accommodations offer comfortable beds, air conditioning, and free WiFi.
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