Testimonials

See what some of our customers have to say about our bike tours below.

“I enjoyed the six day Norther Woods and Waters Tour last week! Routes were mostly on town roads
or trails past forests, lakes, without much elevation gain per day. Staff provided GPS directions, road
arrows, and rest stop destinations along the way. Opportunities for easy activities in the afternoons.
Great lodging and restaurant choices. Highly recommend for bikers of any ability level!”

Gary from Madison, WI

“The tour experience is like having a ride designed and delivered by very good friends. I highly
recommend it.”

Susan from Webster Grove, Missouri

“What a great week. We enjoyed biking the quiet roads with beautiful scenery along the way. You can
choose your pace and stop to smell the roses along the way. Accommodations were very
comfortable and clean. The stop in Boulder Junction was very nice and close to numerous bike trails
should u wish to add miles to your trip. . All you have to do is peddle, and Mary Jo and staff take care
of the rest. Meals are provided and food plentiful and very tasty. Rest stops provide sufficient treats
each day. You will never go hungry. This was my second tour with Mary Jo and I highly recommend
Around Wisconsin Bicycle Tours.”

Maria from Logan, Ohio

“I had a great time bicycling with these folks. The rides, organization, accommodations, meals, and
additional activities, were all terrific. The staff and other guest riders were fun, funny and generous
folks. It's a great area to ride in and I highly recommend Around Wisconsin Bicycle Tours.”

Barry from Oak Park, Illinois

“The leader of the tour does everything in her power to make this an enjoyable and safe trip for
everyone. I am recommending it to all my friends. More than just biking. She also arranged kayaking,
pickle ball, sing around a campfire and yoga.
Fun week!!!”

Debra from Logan, Ohio

“Great bike tour MaryJo and her staff was amazing would definitely recommend.”

Jim from Wisconsin 2025

“Phenomenal tour that was very well supported, had great accommodations as well as very good
food at beautiful venues. Would ride with this company again in a heartbeat. Fun staff.”

Sherry from Minnesota 2025

“The tour staff were numerous, and the absolute best of all the several dozens of tours I have
been on thru the years. The Northwoods is one of my favorite locations, beautiful scenery, quieter
roads, rural, attention to detail, stayed at upscale hotels/condo's, best food in area, great choice
of routes, nice sized group so got to know the various fellow bikers. Bottom line is absolutely
best bang for the buck, or should I say best bang for the bike.”

Pat from Iowa 2025

“Nice routes, great accommodations and awesome food! Staff was helpful, friendly and
fun. Would recommend this tour and return to it too!!”

Lisa from Michigan 2025

“This is one of the best run tours I have been on. The routes are great, and the staff takes really
good care of everyone. I'm still smiling!”

Linda from Wisconsin 2025

“Wonderful support! Over and above on the snacks at the rest areas and the directions were
fantastic. I highly recommend this tour. Mary Jo and staff (volunteers) were well organized, the
roads were lightly traveled and the smoothest ones I've ever ridden! Great mix of roads and trails.”

Nancy from Iowa 2025

“I highly recommend this bike tour. I’ve been on a lot of bike tours over the last 45
years. Very beautiful part of Wisconsin, low traffic county roads and bike trails. The
accommodations were excellent and fun leader and staff to bike with.”

Barry from Minnesota 2025

“Wonderful tour with Around Wisconsin. Northwoods. Great food and Hotels. Great people riding
and suporting staff. Northwood Wisconsin.
Thank you all who are responsible for organizing and supporting this ride.”

Mike from Michigan 2025

“The Northern Woods and Waters tour was fantastic! Mary Jo and her staff really know how to
take care of their cyclists. Well planned routes on low traffic roads and trails. Well stocked rest
stop each day with plenty of options to choose from. The provided meals were full of variety and
delicious. The "off the bike" activities were very enjoyable-where else can you ride on a Pirate
Ship? Or enjoy a yoga class near the lake with a sing along after dinner around the fire? These
activities made the trip even more fun. The other participants were a great group of people,
I enjoyed every minute of the trip! Plan to sign up again.”

Pam from Minnesota 2025

“Around Wisconsin Bicycling North Woods and Water Tour a truly amazing ride. Very
well organized. I loved that they arranged dinner every night. On other tours we had to
hunt down a place to eat on our own. The SAG support was spot on (always there if you
needed them). I highly recommend this ride.”

Theresa from Lincoln, NB – 2024

“This tour was over the top great. From the scenery, beautiful quiet country roads,
lodging, meals, the care to details and our safety all made this experience the best. MaryJo and her staff were exceptional.”

Carol from Belpre, Ohio – 2024

“This is a very well-run bike tour in beautiful surroundings on low traffic country roads
and also paved bike trails. Accommodations were excellent, food was great and lots of
it. All breakfasts and dinners were provided along with great sag stops. This is an
awesome tour.”

Kay from Orangeville, PA -2024

“This was a very well organized bike tour around the Northwoods in Wisconsin. The staff
and volunteers were very attentive and friendly. Routes were provided via Ride with
GPS files and paper copies and they had sweep riders who ensured everyone stayed
on the correct path. All meals except 2 lunches were provided and all the dinners were
excellent. A nice touch was the pirate boat ride that was included on the layover day. I
would definitely recommend this bike tour.”

Gayla from Marion, IA – 2024

“My first bike tour and I couldn't have asked for more. Mary Jo and Joe and all the staff
were the nicest people, worked so hard to make sure we had a fun and safe trip. Roads
were beautiful and scenic, the routing was great, and the accommodations and food
were too . Hope to come back again.”

Dan from Charleston, IL – 2024

“Beautiful routes, low traffic roads, saw many lakes, deer, turkey, a hawk. Very attentive
staff, great food, nice hotels, condos etc. Rides had staff riding, great rest stops, route
markings, route maps, ride with GPS, white board info daily. Had a doc on staff that
helped with a Heimlich maneuver. Staff even took some of us off route for an ice cream
stop. Great trip that I highly recommend.”

Gerald from Ankeny, IA – 2024

“I do lots of bike tours this was the "gold standard" of trips. Small group, fantastic staff,
great hotels, even better meals. Friendly helpful staff. Small bike group so you can take
time to make new friends.
I plan to do this one next year. Please join me.”

Tom from Green Bay, WI – 2024

“We thought the routes were well planned, kept us off the busy roads most of the time, on lovely side roads and trails with good pavement. It didn’t bother us that we rode the same roads some of the time, since they were good roads. We enjoyed the campfire gathering and your volunteers were delightful. Overall, we felt safe and well taken care of during the whole time. We also appreciated your flexibility and allowing your riders some freedom to deviate from your plan (within reason).”

Nanette and Chuck from Cashmere, WA – 2024

“We thoroughly enjoyed this bike trip. The route was awesome, food was exceptional
and the staff was remarkable. Definitely a five star event!”

Larry from Cedar Rapids, IA 2024

“Extremely friendly and helpful staff . Took pains to ensure safety and security was always taken out on the routes.”

Bob Ritchey from Marietta, Ohio – 2024

“Had a great time it was plan great and your volunteers were awesome.”

Mike from Belpre, Ohio – 2024

“This was our 2nd year on the ride. It was wonderful. Great rides and scenery. The staff was great. I recommend this ride.”

Stan from Belpre, Ohio – 2024

“The tour staff were numerous, and the absolute best of all the several dozens of tours I
have been on thru the years. The Northwoods is one of my favorite locations, beautiful
scenery, quieter roads, rural, attention to detail, stayed at upscale hotels/condo's, best
food in area, great choice of routes, nice sized group so got to know the various fellow
bikers. Bottom line is absolutely best bang for the buck, or should I say best bang for
the bike.”

Pat from Cedar Rapids, IA – 2024

“Fabulous bike tour with great support. MaryJo thought of so many details like a place to
shower at end of tour and wash bikes; alternative plans for storms and rain; terrific bike
route with variety of roads and trails. Top touring experience!!”

Donna from Alexandria, VA 2024

“Fantastic trip Mary Jo!
You are best host/guide!”

Deb from Edgerton, WI – 2024

“We thoroughly enjoyed the Trails of the North tour. Mary Jo and the staff were so
friendly and had everything so well organized and showed such genuine interest in us
having a nice time. We loved the combination of beautiful bike paths and quiet country
roads in the north woods. Great food, comfy lodgings and friendly people to ride with. A
great week.”

Mike from Alexandria, VA – 2024

“The Trails of the North tour was delightful. The trails we took each day featured
beautiful trees offering abundant shade and fun wildlife sightings. Each day's ride was
not overly demanding, leaving us plenty of time for enjoying the small towns and
beautiful lake country of northern Wisconsin. Mary Jo is extremely organized and
focused on the safety and satisfaction of her guests. Food options were very tasty and

our location was central in each town we stayed at.The additional staff and other riders
were so fun to meet; everyone was knowledgable, enthusiastic, and friendly!”

Anita from Milwaukee, WI – 2024

“A fabulous tour of a beautiful part of the country. Back roads, lakes everywhere you look. The tour support was top notch – everyone was very helpful and dedicated to making sure we all had a great experience. Accommodations were nice, meals were tasty, rest stoops full of great snacks to keep you going. The cost of the trip was a big factor in my deciding to go – much less expensive than other similar length tours, but nothing was done on the cheap. If you haven't been to this part of the country on a bike trip – this is definitely one to put on your list.”

Pam from Pennsylvania – 2023

“So relaxing! Beautiful roads and trails, rivers and lakes. It wasn’t long enough! First trip in a long time that I wasn’t eager to get home.“

Leslie from Missouri – 2023

“This is a great tour! Mary Jo and staff go above and beyond. The scenery is beautiful and the quiet country roads are delightful. I loved everything about this tour. Put this one on your list! Very fun.”

Candace from West Virginia – 2023

“The tour experience is like having a ride designed and delivered by very good friends. I highly recommend it.“

Susan from Missouri – 2023

“You and your crew were wonderful. All were so helpful and cheerful and yet they did not try and call attention to themselves. Many thanks to all! Support was unobtrusive and gave us all a secure feeling. I also want to compliment you on designing a safe, colorful, and quaint tour. I had not done upper Wisconsin before and thoroughly loved it. The roads were so beautifully smooth and bikeable! Quite different in many ways from upper Michigan. Both beautiful in their own ways.”

David from Michigan – 2022

“Thanks for a great week. I really appreciate a week of just riding and having everything else taken care of. Very relaxing. Your staff was amazing. You must be very special to have so many people helping you with your tours.
Thanks again for an affordable tour.”

Debra from Ohio – 2022

“What a great ride. Wonderful roads to bike on. You ride at your own pace and can take the time to stop and view beautiful scenery along the way. All you have to do is peddle. Everything is taken care of for you. Your accommodations are comfortable and relaxing. The staff ensure you are well taken care of. Mary Jo does a great job of picking nice routes and ensuring that you have a great experience. Can’t say enough about how well we were treated. Will definitely do another tour.”

Maria from Ohio – 2022

“This was a beautiful adventure. The weather was perfect, there were lots of rolling hills, and a nice combination of sun and shade on every ride. The entire staff was super friendly and helpful, and Megan's mid week yoga class came at just the right time. I'm already looking forward to next year.”

Knut from Illinois – 2022

“This was my first bike tour. It was great!!!”

Tammy from Ohio – 2022

“It was a wonderful week of riding on scenic, low-traffic roads and paved trails. Everything was well organized with a delightful crew that was extremely helpful. I'd definitely come back for a future ride!”

Anne from Michigan – 2022

“The Woods and Waters Tour was very well done. Mary Jo and her staff chose excellent accomodations and the meals were wonderful. The routes were over road surfaces that ranged from good to nearly perfect. We will definitely sign up for next year’s tour.”

Ann and Steve from West Virginia – 2021

“My husband and I drove from California to attend this terrific cycling event. Once we arrived in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, Mary Jo and her staff took wonderful care of us all. This was a 6 day cycling tour. Mary Jo arranged for all of our hotels and provided us each day with breakfast and dinner. The participants were given daily route sheets and there were planned rest stops along the routes. A staff member cycled every day along the routes to assure that everyone was safe. There was also a staff member who drove around as the sag person. During the middle of the trip, we spent 2 days at a beautiful resort on Eagle Lake. While we were there, we had the option to cycle, swim , relax or do whatever we chose. I only have positive things to say about this fabulous trip. This was the second time that we did this trip. Our first trip was in August 2018. The participants, Mary Jo and her staff were all really wonderful people too. I would highly recommend this trip.”

Cynthia and Bill from California – 2021

“Thanks Mary Jo for the great tour. You and the staff were very accommodating and fun to be with. The routes were fantastic, taking us on back country roads and along lakes. It was a great way to see the area. The extra activities in the afternoon allowed us to get to know the other participants. Looking forward to next bike tour.”

Susan from Wisconsin 2021

“I want to congratulate you on one of the best run bike trips I have been on. This trip had everything. On the road there were great routes with plenty of information on how to navigate them, beautiful scenery and quiet roads, conscientious and visible SAG support, and healthy snacks available at rest stops. The places we stayed were beautiful and the food was very good throughout the entire trip. You even had activities planned for us when there was time, like the Lumberjack show in Hayward and the pontoon ride. Wow! I have to admit I could get used to no tent set up and take down and the Ride with GPS! Everyone on the staff was wonderful. They really cared about our welfare and enjoyment of the trip. They were so nice to me, asking me to join them at a table when I couldn’t figure out where to sit as a solo traveler. I really appreciated that. The yoga was wonderful.“

Mariette, St Paul, Mn, 2021

“In the past I have only done self supported tours, or organized trips with camping or staying in school gymnasiums for accommodations, so this seemed very luxurious. The hotels and their staff were all friendly and well put together. I liked having plans for where to put the bikes each night. Dinners were great. Tour staff was great–helpful, encouraging and fun. The snacks provided at the rest stops were just what was needed and plentiful. All in all, it was very well organized, with every detail taken into account. I would recommend it to anyone considering doing a supported bike tour. Great trip!“

Kathy from Wisconsin

“We had a great time on the Northern Woods and Waters Tour last week. The food, accommodation, roads, routes, and yes, even the weather, were wonderful. We marveled at your ability to guide us over nearly flawless roads. We enjoyed Captain Steve’s pirate cruise where we saw two eagles and three eagle’s nest. The gathering at the Minocqua Brewery on the last night was especially fun.“

Rick from Wisconsin

“Thanks from the Wheel Women! We had a wheely good time!“

Nancy from Iowa

“We want to thank you for an excellent, well organized cycling vacation. You all worked well as a team to help us feel safe and to have fun! Cheers…Enjoy“

Jamie & Randy from Wisconsin

“Karen and I want to thank you for a wonderful vacation. This was the first long distance trip we have done. It was well organized with great routes. Thanks so much!“

Sharon & Karen from Wisconsin

“Great vacation with family and friends from all over the USA including Hawaii!.”
Linda from Wisconsin

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Northern Woods & Waters

Cycle for six days on lightly traveled back roads through the woods of northern Wisconsin past numerous quiet lakes.

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Escape to The North

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