Across State Bicycle Tours: Washington – West Virginia – Wisconsin – Wyoming

2012

Washington  

Cycle Washington -- This fully supported bike tour offered by Adventure Cycling Association covers 438 miles. Starting at the summit of Stevens Pass in the Cascades, participants coast into Wenatchee on the Columbia River. Bike riders return to Redmond via North Cascades Highway and Puget Sound ferries. Dates: July 7-14, 2012

RedSpoke sends cyclists 300 miles from Redmond to Spokane. The fully supported bicycle tour, limited to 100 riders, climbs the Cascades and catches prevailing tailwinds across the state. Dates: July 18-22, 2012. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Redmond for the 22nd year.

The 2012 Ride Around Washington (RAW) — About 400 miles of bicycling through eastern Washington and western Idaho. The loop tour begins and ends in Chewelah (north of Spokane) and features overnights in Spirit Lake, ID; Post Falls, ID; Palouse (layover day) and Cheney. Features visits to Hayden Lake and Lake Coeur D’Alene, Steptoe Butte, the rolling hills of the Palouse and the Centennial Trail along the Spokane River. Sponsored by the Cascade Bicycle Club. Dates: Aug. 4-11, 2012. (Limited to 230 cyclists; registration begins Jan. 10 and usually fills up within hours.)

Selkirk Splendor — A 378-mile loop around the base of the Selkirk Mountains takes cyclists into Idaho, Washington and British Columbia. Lakes, waterfalls, mountain vistas and many active small towns are on the agenda for this self-contained bicycle tour offered by the nonprofit Adventure Cycling Association. Dates:  Aug. 11-20, 2012.

San Juan Ramble Inn-to-Inn — A 203-mile self-contained bicycle tour through the San Juan islands in the Puget Sound. Nightly stays at inns. Presented by Adventure Cycling Association. Dates: Sept. 8-15, 2012.

WaCanId Ride — A 340-mile, fully supported bike tour on the International Selkirk Loop encompasses parts of Washington, Idaho and British Columbia. Riders can begin in three locations – Sandpoint, ID, Creston or Nelson, BC. Presented by Rotary Clubs of the Selkirk Loop. Dates: Sept. 17-22, 2012.

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The Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic (STP) is the largest multi-day cycling event in the Northwest. More than 8,000 bicyclists take one or two days to ride the 200 mile course from Seattle to Portland. Dates: July 14-15, 2012.

West Virgina

Timmy’s Century  – A two-day ride covering about 100 miles on the North Bend Rail Trail in West Virginia. Starts both days at the North Bend State Park lodge near Cairo. Raises money for Timmy’s Fund, a foundation to relieve the financial burdens of families who are undergoing treatment at WVU’s Children’s Hospital. Dates: Aug. 25-26, 2012.

Wisconsin  

Introduction to Bike Touring – Wisconsin — Adventure Cycling Association hosts this education course in West Bend. Starts with two days of classes and four days of self-contained bicycle touring, covering about 140 miles. Dates: June 9 – 14, 2012.

 Bike Northwoods Tour — The bike tour loop tours the northwest section of the state. Mileage is 45 to 60 miles a day for 6 days cycling. Limited to 400 cyclists. Check website for route details. Dates: July 7-13, 2012.

The Great Annual Bicycle Adventure Along the Wisconsin River (GRABAAWR) starts at Eagle River and ends in Prairie du Chien, covering about 70 miles a day. Overnights in Rhinelander, Merrill, Stevens Point, Adams Friendship, and Baraboo. Follows the Wisconsin River from the head-waters for 427-miles \as it winds through the northwoods, the central sands area and Wisconsin’s Dairyland.  Dates: June 16 – 23, 2012.

Schramm’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Wisconsin (SAGBRAW) celebrates its 34th year in 2011. Check back at website for details posted about 2011 bike tour. Limted to 1,000 bike riders. 50 to 60 miles per day. Dates: July 28 – Aug. 3, 2012.

More rides

Wyoming 

Tetons – Yellowstone Loop — This van-supported bike tour covers 283 miles out of Jackson. Reaches 8,400 feet top elevation as the cyclists visit the Teton Range and features of the Yellowstone National Park. Adventure Cycling Association. Dates: July 28 – Aug. 4, 2012.

Tour de Wyoming – This popular bike ride will announce its 2012 loop ride by Thanksgiving. Dates: July 15-20, 2012. (Registration in February 2012; assignments by lottery. Check website.)

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