By any standards, including those of the League of American Bicyclists, Wisconsin bicycle tours offer the best bicycling experience and destinations in the nation. There's something in it for everyone, from adventurous thrills up in the Northwoods to the serene Great Lakes beauty of Door County Peninsula and Green Bay. Consider the tours, routes and trails outlined below, and pick one based on preferences and physical capacity.
Broadly speaking, there are three main choices for the intrepid bicyclist in the Badger State. An intriguing option is the Northwoods, an outdoor paradise spanning five counties and filled with huge forests, thousands of lakes and delightful small towns. The trails here run through amazing scenery, and there's no dearth of places to take a break, do some fishing and camp out if need be.
A rather appealing option for bicycling groups is a route following the Wisconsin River which runs through the central region in the state. This is a long but easy route that anyone can tackle as part of a tourist holiday combined with some group fun on bicycles. The most interesting and popular sections can be found within the rural patches between Baraboo and Wisconsin Rapids.
Lots of tourists and bicycling groups prefer a ride along the shores of Lake Michigan. It could start from as far away as Sheboygan, hugging the shore all the way to Sturgeon Bay. The best part of the route comes before and after Sturgeon Bay, where bicyclists can explore both coasts of the Door County Peninsula on their way to Green Bay.
These are all good choices, but require a week or so to complete. Of course, it's not an endurance test because each tour sets its own pace based on the physical abilities of the participants. There's no rush, and the primary aim is to enjoy the bicycling and the pleasures of the journey just as much as the destinations along the way.
There are easier options which do not require so much time and dedication. As an example, consider one of the shorter routes from the 80 trails that are included in the state-operated rails-to-trails system. These are all trails which follow railway tracks that are now abandoned. The most popular and arguably the most scenic trail in this system is the Elroy-Sparta Trail, about an hour from Baraboo. Riders will go through 32 miles of spectacular rural scenery with three tunnels adding to the unique experience.
A Frank Lloyd Wright bicycle tour in and around Spring Green (including his hometown of Taliesin) comes highly recommended for architecture buffs. Civil War historians may likewise enjoy the experience of following the Milton House slave escape route. This route follows a secret tunnel between the legendary stagecoach inn and a log cabin slaves used as a hideaway while attempting to escape to Canada.
Luxury Wisconsin bicycle tours can be booked to include a stay in a nice resort while heading out for daily forays to explore nearby trails. The tour company provides the bikes and picks up guests in groups at the hotel, takes them out for a full-day bicycling expedition, and deposits them back at the hotel in the evening. It's a great way to spend time in the outdoors in Wisconsin without losing touch with civilization and the comforts of home.
Broadly speaking, there are three main choices for the intrepid bicyclist in the Badger State. An intriguing option is the Northwoods, an outdoor paradise spanning five counties and filled with huge forests, thousands of lakes and delightful small towns. The trails here run through amazing scenery, and there's no dearth of places to take a break, do some fishing and camp out if need be.
A rather appealing option for bicycling groups is a route following the Wisconsin River which runs through the central region in the state. This is a long but easy route that anyone can tackle as part of a tourist holiday combined with some group fun on bicycles. The most interesting and popular sections can be found within the rural patches between Baraboo and Wisconsin Rapids.
Lots of tourists and bicycling groups prefer a ride along the shores of Lake Michigan. It could start from as far away as Sheboygan, hugging the shore all the way to Sturgeon Bay. The best part of the route comes before and after Sturgeon Bay, where bicyclists can explore both coasts of the Door County Peninsula on their way to Green Bay.
These are all good choices, but require a week or so to complete. Of course, it's not an endurance test because each tour sets its own pace based on the physical abilities of the participants. There's no rush, and the primary aim is to enjoy the bicycling and the pleasures of the journey just as much as the destinations along the way.
There are easier options which do not require so much time and dedication. As an example, consider one of the shorter routes from the 80 trails that are included in the state-operated rails-to-trails system. These are all trails which follow railway tracks that are now abandoned. The most popular and arguably the most scenic trail in this system is the Elroy-Sparta Trail, about an hour from Baraboo. Riders will go through 32 miles of spectacular rural scenery with three tunnels adding to the unique experience.
A Frank Lloyd Wright bicycle tour in and around Spring Green (including his hometown of Taliesin) comes highly recommended for architecture buffs. Civil War historians may likewise enjoy the experience of following the Milton House slave escape route. This route follows a secret tunnel between the legendary stagecoach inn and a log cabin slaves used as a hideaway while attempting to escape to Canada.
Luxury Wisconsin bicycle tours can be booked to include a stay in a nice resort while heading out for daily forays to explore nearby trails. The tour company provides the bikes and picks up guests in groups at the hotel, takes them out for a full-day bicycling expedition, and deposits them back at the hotel in the evening. It's a great way to spend time in the outdoors in Wisconsin without losing touch with civilization and the comforts of home.
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