On, Wisconsin! Bicycle Touring Group

Labor Day Weekend: 3-Day Countryside Tour!

Sat, Sep 5 · 9:00 AM CDT

Middleton Park and Ride, 4400 Parmenter St, Middleton, WI, US

Introduction: Celebrating our 11th season, join us on another bike camping trip — just enough time to get away without burning through valuable vacation time! With multiple towns and quaint villages to refresh and rest in, a bird refuge, a historic bridge and dam, and beautiful urban trails, you'll likely agree that this tour has something for you! We will camp at Astico County Park near Columbus, WI, and the beautiful Crawfish River. The intent is to have an easy Day 2, Sunday, out-and-back exploring the countryside around Reeseville and Waterloo, and return on Day 3, Monday, Labor Day, but the event is flexible and may change due to weather and majority interest.

Check out photos from our prior tour here: 2023 Astico Overnight

We hope to see you there!

Cost: $40 (4-6 people), $50 (3 people). Firewood and food extra.

Skill level: Beginner-Intermediate.

Length: Day 1: 50± mi, Day 2: Out and back 40-60± mi, Day 3: 50± (150± total). Each day may be a little shorter or longer, depending on the number of optional rest stops.

Terrain: Approx. 90% paved road, 10% Paved Trail. It is mostly rolling hills with minor climbs and flat farm topography. 4 out of 10 elevation difficulty.

Parking: Middleton Park and Ride. 4400 Parmenter St, Middleton, WI 53562

Time: 9:00 a.m. arrival, 9:30 a.m. departure

Route:
MAD-Astico O/N_2026 - PRELIMINARY NOT FOR DOWNLOAD. D2-Astico-O&B - PRELIMINARY DRAFT - NOT FOR DOWNLOAD

A refreshed route from the 2023 tour with a few more services.

Food Options: Coming Soon. A nearby restaurant is an option for dinner Saturday night.

Amenities: Shower, running water, modern bathroom, hiking trails

Pre-ride tips: Organize and pack your gear several days in advance, tune up your bike if necessary, and take your packed bike for a short ride around the block. Does it feel balanced? These few steps will help you feel more confident on the morning of departure.
A highly recommended video for a Lightweight Bike Touring Setup:
The Best Lightweight Bike Touring Setup
The 'Discussion' section contains more videos and tips on bicycle touring.

Final Notes: Riders must have signed the 2026 Waiver and Contact Form.

⚡ E-Bikes are welcome, but please reach out before reserving to ensure adequate service can be provided and that goals align. ⚡

Helmets, lights, proper nutrition, and hydration are all encouraged. A minimum of two 16 oz. bottles of water and two energy bars daily are good starting points. Participants should be prepared to ride the entire route at their own pace. Please inform the leader if you abandon the ride or deviate significantly from the intended course.
We will cancel at least 2 hours in advance if there is bad weather. Please be courteous to the organizers by RSVPing only if you intend to attend and keep your RSVP up to date. This is for the small minority - most of you are great, but repeated no-shows occupying valuable spots may result in your ban from the group. We reserve the right to replace it with a similar event or cancel due to a lack of interest, current events, or poor trail or road conditions.

Suggested Yearly Donation: $25

Lake to Lake: 3-Day NE WI Tour!

Sat, Sep 19 · 11:00 AM CDT

Park and Ride DePere, 100 Lawrence Dr, DePere, WI, US

Introduction: Celebrating our 11th season, join us for another bike camping trip—this time back to Northeast Wisconsin to explore greater Green Bay, Lake Winnebago, and Lake Michigan! With multiple towns and villages and a mix of paved and crushed limestone trails, you'll likely agree that this tour has something for you!

On the first day, we will meander through historic De Pere via bike paths, including the Fox River State Trail, before heading to our first overnight stay at High Cliff State Park on Lake Winnebago. On day two, we will ride through some wildlife refuge areas and small villages and towns leading up to the port cities of Manitowoc and Two Rivers on the Mariners Trail, before reaching our destination at the beautiful and underrated Point Beach State Forest. On the final day, we head to the Devil's Rivers State Trail, which is, in my opinion, one of the best-condition crushed limestone trails in the state, through more quaint villages, and explore the Maribell Caves near the end of the trail before heading on some rolling country roads back to the start.

We hope to see you there!

Cost: 55 (5 people), 65 (3-4 people). Firewood and food are extra.

Skill level: Beginner-Intermediate.

Length: Day 1: 31± mi, **Day 2: 58± mi, Day 3: 47± mi (137± mi. total). Each day may be a little shorter or longer, depending on the number of optional rest stops.

*Note: This is a relatively flat route, so while the mileage may seem high on day 2, riding should be pretty easy.

Terrain: Approx. 70% paved road, 15% paved trail, 15% crushed limestone trail. Mostly flat trails to mild rolling hills with a 6% max grade. 3 out of 10 elevation difficulty.

Parking: De Pere WisDOT Park & Ride

Time: 10:30 a.m. arrival, 11:00 a.m. departure

Route: Lk2Lk_NE-WI_26 - PRELIMINARY- NOT FOR DOWNLOAD

Food Options: Coming Soon.

Amenities: Shower, running water, modern bathroom, hiking trails

Pre-ride tips: Organize and pack your gear several days in advance, tune up your bike if necessary, and take your packed bike for a short ride around the block. Does it feel balanced? These few steps will help you feel more confident on the morning of departure.
A highly recommended video for a Lightweight Bike Touring Setup:
The Best Lightweight Bike Touring Setup
The 'Discussion' section contains more videos and tips on bicycle touring.

Final Notes: Riders must have signed the 2026 Waiver and Contact Form.

⚡ E-bikes are welcome, but please reach out before reserving to ensure we can provide adequate service and that goals align. ⚡

Helmets, lights, proper nutrition, and hydration are all encouraged. A minimum of two 16 oz. bottles of water and two energy bars daily are good starting points. Participants should be prepared to ride the entire route at their own pace.* Please inform the leader if you abandon the ride or deviate significantly from the intended course.*
We will cancel at least 2 hours in advance if weather conditions are poor. Please be courteous to the organizers by RSVPing only if you intend to attend and keep your RSVP up to date.* This is for the small minority - most of you are great, but repeated no-shows occupying valuable spots may result in your ban from the group.* We reserve the right to replace it with a similar event or cancel due to a lack of interest, current events, or poor trail or road conditions.

Suggested Yearly Donation: $25

The Fall Tour: St. Croix National Scenic Riverway

Sat, Oct 3 · 10:00 AM CDT

Houlton Park and Ride, 1355 Hawk St, Houlton, WI, US

PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS & ASK IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE RSVPING!

Introduction: Join us on the 6th annual Fall Tour and 7th year overall! Fall is a great time to tour due to the cooler temperatures and quieter campgrounds. This year, we will explore the picturesque St. Croix National Scenic Riverway to see bluffs, the famous Gandy Dancer State Trail, bridges, several rustic and quiet roads, charming towns, nature centers, and museums, to name a few. Plenty of food and services will be available; however, we'll need a bear canister or food hang because we're in bear country. While the route will stay on established roads and trails, we recommend a gravel or wide-tire touring bike.

We hope to see you there!

Skill level: Intermediate/Experienced. Prior touring is required, and prior touring with the group is recommended.

Length: 250± miles over the course of the 5-6 day tour.

Terrain: Mostly paved roads and gravel trails. Elevation Difficulty: 3/10. A gravel/touring bike with at least 40 mm tires is suggested.

Parking: Houlton Park and Ride

Time: TBD - likely Sunday midday.

GPS Routes: Coming soon

Estimated Cost: $150± for camping, $150± for food, and transportation costs. A trail pass is required. Please visit a kiosk or purchase on the Bike Fed website before the ride; it can be found here: https://store.wisconsinbikefed.org/products/wisconsin-state-trail-pass

Pre-registration cost: $40 due five days after reserving.

Pre-ride tips: Organize and pack your gear several days in advance, tune up your bike if necessary, and take your packed bike for a short ride around the block. Does it feel balanced? These few steps will help you feel more confident on the morning of departure.
A highly recommended video for a Lightweight Bike Touring Setup:
The Best Lightweight Bike Touring Setup
The 'Discussion' section contains more videos and tips on bicycle touring.

Final Notes: Riders must have signed the 2026 Waiver and Contact Form.

⚡ E-bikes are welcome, but please reach out before reserving to ensure we can provide adequate service and that goals align. ⚡

Helmets, lights, proper nutrition, and hydration are all encouraged. A minimum of two 16 oz. bottles of water and two energy bars daily are good starting points. Participants should be prepared to ride the entire route at their own pace. Please inform the leader if you abandon the ride or deviate significantly from the intended course.
We will cancel at least 2 hours in advance if the weather is bad. Please be courteous to the organizers by RSVPing only if you intend to attend and keep your RSVP up to date. This is for the small minority - most of you are great, but repeated no-shows occupying valuable spots may result in your ban from the group. We reserve the right to replace it with a similar event or cancel due to a lack of interest, current events, or poor trail or road conditions.

Suggested Yearly Donation: $25

Devils Lake State Park Overnight

Sun, Oct 25 · 9:00 AM CDT

Middleton Park and Ride, 4400 Parmenter St, Middleton, WI, US

Introduction: Celebrate our 11th season with us on another overnight bike camping trip! Devils Lake State Park has long been Wisconsin's most popular State Park, but we will enjoy its beauty late in the fall with fewer people and at a quieter campground. We'll push off on the outskirts of Middleton/Madison and meander through the countryside with some rolling hills and a few to moderate climbs before we meet the Highway 12 bike path and cross the Wisconsin River into Sauk City. In town, we can replenish at Kwik Trip or the local cafe before heading north on the Great Sauk Trail. We'll use the scenic, rustic way to the park. On the return, we'll head east before crossing on the historic Merimac Ferry, where ice cream can be had after we cross. We'll go past Gibraltar Rock for an optional hike before heading to the beautiful town of Lodi, where services are plentiful. We'll finish the tour riding on Lodi-Springfield Road, a group favorite over the years, as we pass the IAT.

We hope to see you there!

Cost: $10 pre-registration fee within 5 days of sign-up.
$40 for 3 participants; $35 for 4; $30 for 5.

Skill level: Intermediate

Length: Day 1: 36± mi, Day 2: 36± (72± total). Each day may be a little shorter or longer, depending on the number of optional stops.

Terrain: Approx. 75% paved road, 20% Paved Trail, 5% unpaved. Mostly rolling hills with a few moderate climbs and flat farm topography. Elevation Difficulty: 6 out of 10

Parking: Middleton Park and Ride. 4400 Parmenter St, Middleton, WI 53562

Time:
9:00 a.m. arrival, 9:30 a.m. departure

Route: Devils-Lk_O/N - PRELIMINARY. Not for download; I'll take a pass about a week before the event to check for road closures, etc.

Food Options: Please see route. There is a dinner option near the campground and a bike path to Baraboo for more services.

Amenities: *Shower, water, hiking trails.
*May be seasonal.

Pre-ride tips: Organize and pack your gear several days in advance, tune up your bike if necessary, and take your packed bike for a short ride around the block. Does it feel balanced? These few steps will help you feel more confident on the morning of departure.
A highly recommended video for a Lightweight Bike Touring Setup:
The Best Lightweight Bike Touring Setup
The 'Discussion' section contains more videos and tips on bicycle touring.

Final Notes: Riders must have signed the 2026 Waiver and Contact Form.

⚡ E-bikes are welcome, but please reach out before reserving to ensure we can provide adequate service and that goals align. ⚡

Helmets, lights, proper nutrition, and hydration are all encouraged. A minimum of two 16 oz. bottles of water and two energy bars daily are good starting points. Participants should be prepared to ride the entire route at their own pace. Please inform the leader if you abandon the ride or deviate significantly from the intended course.
We will cancel at least 2 hours in advance if weather conditions are poor. Please be courteous to the organizers by RSVPing only if you intend to attend and keep your RSVP up to date. This is for the small minority - most of you are great, but repeated no-shows occupying valuable spots may result in your ban from the group. We reserve the right to replace it with a similar event or cancel due to a lack of interest, current events, or poor trail or road conditions.

Suggested Yearly Donation: $25