Escape to The North
Tour Dates - June 27th - July 2, 2021Cycle five days on rural roads and by numerous lakes. Wildlife sightings are common on this tour.
ESCAPE TO THE NORTH
About This Tour
General Information
- Sunday, June 27 – July 2, 2021
- Rider limit: 30
- Start and finish in Rice Lake, WI
- Five overnights, five cycling days
- Average daily mileage: 55
- Difficulty: See FAQ page
- Price before April 30: $1,045, after April 30: $1,095
- Deposit to hold place in tour: $100 due upon registration: 2nd payment of $475 due on March 15th, 2021.
- Single Supplement $350
- Final payment due June 1, 2021
* Price assumes double share (two sharing a room). For a private room add $350. If you are traveling alone and would prefer to double share, we will attempt to find you a suitable roommate, but we cannot guarantee a roommate for you. Without a roommate, the private room charge will be added to your balance due. Lodging Note: All lodging is of good quality. In a few towns, however, rooms may differ slightly (i.e. location and furnishings), in which case we will assign rooms in the order in which we receive registrations. At the Lakewood Resort in Cable, four people will be located within one deluxe waterfront condo with 2-3 bedrooms and 2 baths. As an alternative there are lodge rooms that are available (based on 2 persons). Please specify your choice when you register. There is limited availability. The lodge rooms will not have the same amenities as the condos. If you are opting for a single supplement, it assumes you will be in a bedroom within the 2 bedroom condo. If you wish to be in a lodge room, a $50 surcharge is applicable.
ESCAPE TO THE NORTH DAY BY DAY
Please Note that although the day by day itinerary is listed below, changes may need to occur based on the status of COVID19 at the time of the tour. Group meals are being planned but may be adjusted based on CDC guidelines.
Sunday, June 27, Meet in Rice Lake
After checking in at the Americinn, we’ll gather at a local restaurant for a short pre tour information meeting to say hello to our new bicycle companions before sitting down to a delicious hearty dinner at the Adventures Restaurant, a well-known and popular Rice Lake restaurant. Those who arrive early in Rice Lake may want to take a dip in the hotel’s indoor pool, visit the shops in downtown Rice Lake, or go for a short bike ride in and around this bike friendly town. The Wild Rivers State Trail and Tuscobia State Trail (limestone grade) are favorites with hikers and bikers.
Monday, June 28th, Cycle to Hayward, Approximate mileage: 50
After a continental breakfast at the hotel we’ll ride through the downtown streets of Rice Lake on our way out of town. The days scenery will include lakes and woods, occasional wildlife on quiet rural roads. We might want to take off our shoes and wade in the clear water at Long Lake. Our home for the night will be the Flat Creek Lodge in Hayward. Hayward is home to the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum. You may wish to take a tour of the museum or visit the shops in downtown. The Lumberjack Village is also a place to visit where the Lumberjack World Championship competition is held each year or you may want to stop at the Angry Minnow Brewing Co. In the evening, we will meet at the lodge for a private dinner to share stories of the day’s ride.
Tuesday, June 29th, Cycle to Cable, Approximate mileage: 48
After a hot breakfast, we’ll start out towards Cable. We will travel on backroads and around scenic lakes to Cable, home of the American Birkebeiner ski race. You may want to stop in Cable at the Cable Natural History Museum or have a bite to eat at the Brick House Café which was featured on the Food Network’s top rated show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives with Guy Fieri. The last leg of the ride is to the Lakewood Resort where we will be spending the next two nights on the shores of Lake Namakagon surrounded by 850,000 acres of Chequamegon National Forest. Deluxe condos will be our home. We will join others tonight for a well earned dinner at the Resort.
Wednesday, June 30th, Layover Day, Approximate Mileage 0, or 25+
An optional early morning outside Yoga class will be offered for those who would like to stretch and enjoy the morning sunshine by the lake. After a hot breakfast at the resort, we’ll make some choices about how to spend our lay over day. Of course, Biking options will be available. The award winning 18-hole golf course on site gives you a true Northwoods golf experience: tree-lined fairways offer glimpses of abundant wildlife while spectacular scenery and unbelievable vistas over woodland ponds and wetlands are the norm. Kayaks, canoes and paddleboards will be available to rent or swimming and just relaxing are other options. This day will be a good day to rest up for the long route tomorrow. After another meal at the Resort Restaurant, a camp- fire down by the lake will conclude our day.
Thursday, July 1st , Cycle to Trego, Approximate Mileage, 68
After a hot breakfast at the resort, we make our way to the Heartwood Resort in Trego. This is the longest day of the tour but very enjoyable scenery. If your legs get tired, the sag will always be available for a shuttle to the resort. We will be staying in guest rooms in the Eagle Lodge overlooking beautiful Hoinville Lake. A swim or kayaking after the long bike ride will allow you to relax before a well-earned dinner at the Resort Restaurant.
Friday, July 2nd , Cycle to Rice Lake, Approximate mileage: 55
After a hot breakfast at the resort, we will peddle our way back to Rice Lake. We will be riding on shaded backroads through the woods past lakes dotted with tourist cottages. We’ll have a rest stop in Spooner, once a railroad town where pubs and a cafe are available if you want a longer break. A stop at the Wisconsin Railroad Museum or the Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum may be a nice break off the bike. Then we will be off to Shell Lake and travel towards Rice Lake. We’ll have a chance to shower in a couple rooms set aside for us at the hotel before saying our good-byes to our new bike friends and heading home. If we’re not in a hurry to leave, we may want to explore Rice Lake a little more or take advantage of the many hiking, fishing, and boating opportunities that abound in the area. Many local 4 th of July activities will be occurring over the weekend.
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