Arrive Saturday, June 16 in Beloit, Wisconsin before 5:00 PM
On your own ride Saturday afternoon (35 miles)
Tour rides begin Sunday, June 17
Fly home Saturday, June 23
Based in Beloit, Wisconsin
$1,095 based on double occupancy
Single supplement $400
Day 1 Saturday June 16 Arrive in Beloit Loop ride 35 miles,
800' climbing
Check in at the Econo Lodge Motel in the afternoon (Noon - 4 PM) then look for the PAC Tour Trailer in the back parking lot. Pick up your rider packet with route cards and clothing. Assemble your bike from the airlines. An optional 36 mile ice cream ride (on your own ride) is planned from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. A group dinner is scheduled at 5:30 PM to welcome everyone followed by an informative rider meeting.
Day 2 Sunday June 17Beloit to Mineral Point 90 miles,
4,900'
We head northwest into the rolling and steeper hills of the state where the roads are too small to have paint lines down the middle. The Mineral Point Railroad Depot Museum, Pendarvis Historic site and Brewery Creek Pub of Mineral Point are interesting afternoon destinations. www.mineralpoint.com
Day 3 Monday June 18Mineral Point to Viroqua 86 miles,
5,000'
More hills are the highlight of today. Some of the roads tend to be rough in this area so bring wider 25mm or 28mm wide touring type tires. There are many Amish farms and buggies in this region of Wisconsin which hasn't changed much in 150 years. Viroqua's downtown is on the Wisconsin State Historical Registry with many quaint shops and restaurants.
Day 4 Tuesday June 19Viroqua to Mauston 82 miles, 3,000'
We will visit to National Bicycle Museum in Sparta which is the self proclaimed Bicycle Capital of the United States. Later that morning we will ride 30 miles on the famous Elroy - Sparta Bike Trail which offers three long dark old train tunnels. Be sure to bring a headlight for your bike. The tunnels are dripping wet and you might need to walk your bike because of the darkness. Award winning Carr Valley Cheese company operates a factory and retail store in Mauston. There are also bakeries and coffee shops in the downtown area.
Day 5 Wednesday June 20Mauston to Spring Green 77 miles,
3,600'
The Circus World Museum in Baraboo was the headquarters for the famous Ringling Brothers Circus. You will have time to stay for a tour and show at this unique and entertaining recreation of circus history. All these roads offer rolling hills with some steep 10% grades.
Day 6 Thursday June 21Spring Green to New Glarus 87 miles,
5,300'
In the morning you have the chance to tour the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor's Center or go for a more detailed tour of his home. Taliesin® Preservation Inc. -- www.taliesinpreservation.org There is an optional tour of "House on the Rock" collector museum. New Glarus "Little Switzerland" is an interesting old town founded in 1845 by Swiss immigrants. You can tour the Swiss Historical Village or New Glarus Brewery Company and eat at the many Swiss Restaurants. There is miniature golf course across from our Swiss Style motel.
Day 7 Friday June 22New Glarus to Beloit 76 miles,
3,500'
Our final day offers two route options to return to Beloit. One route follows the 28 mile Sugar River Bike Trail along the flat railroad path. Another route travels the hillier small roads through the farm country of southern Wisconsin. Each route will be a good way to end a full week of cycling. Bike re-packing will commence when riders return to the Econo Lodge in Beloit.
Day 8 Saturday June 23Depart for Home
We can provide a lift to the bus station so you can return to Chicago by Van Galder Bus.