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Highlights

"This was my fourth year on the tour…I have yet to use my cue sheets the signage has always been very good," Jeffrey S. Lena, Illinois

Welcome to Wisconsin! Nicknamed “America’s Dairyland,” for being the leader of cheese, Wisconsin was first settled by Ho-Chunk, Dakota, and Ojibwe, it was later settled by British, Germans, Scandinavians, Polish, Hispanic, Asians and Amish. There are plenty of backroads to ride and enjoy with scenic lakes, deep-wooded forests, rolling farmland and of course, cows.

• Start your Northwoods experience in Ashland, Lake Superior’s Hometown www.visitashland.com – be sure to visit the Ore Dock, largest of it’s kind anywhere
• Ashland Breakwater Lighthouse - Chequamegon Bay: Built in 1913. Can be seen pretty much from any coastline in Ashland.
• Ashland Mural Walk: The 8 block main street business district, listed on the National Register for Historic places, is the background for a fascinating walk through Ashland's history as seen through the eyes of local artists The Murals depict people from Ashland's past. www.visitashland.com/interactive/mural_walk.php?mural=0
• Green Technology at Northland College in Ashland Wind towers and solar panels flank the buildings and grassy native plantings fringe the lawns. An electric maintenance vehicle motors silently across campus without gasoline, while 300 gallons of food scraps are churning into compost for the community garden. They also employ a myriad of low-key sustainable features across campus like low-flow appliances, SmartWood, and other low-impact supplies. Northland is a four-year private environmental liberal arts college with about 700 students. http://www.northland.edu/Northland/EnvironmentalCommitment/
• South Shore Brewery: Microbrewery with tours and tastings available; features historic brews, a variety of English ales, and seasonal specialties. Home of Nut Brown Ale, brewed on premises. Established in 1995, Open daily at 11 am, 808 West Main St. http://www.southshorebrewery.com/
• Take in the splendor of Glacier-rounded hills and plentiful lakes of the Chequamegon National Forest
• Delta Diner This is a “frame-up” restoration of a 1940 Silk City Diner. CLASSIC EXPERIENCE! They offer a unique menu of traditional diner fare combined with favorite multi-national specials. http://deltadiner.com/
• Enter the World’s Largest Muskie at the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame in Hayward www.freshwater-fishing.org/museum.html
• Scheer’s Lumberjack Shows and Village Experience the history and athletic ability of the lumberjack as they demonstrate and compete in a variety of events. Before the show enjoy the wonderful lumberjack village with The Pancake House restaurant, 15638 County Road B www.scheerslumberjackshow.com including power sawing, speed carving, log joust, axe throw and more….World Championships are held here.
• Mocassin Bar You’ve got to see it to believe it! Home of the World’s largest mounted Musky, and four dioramas of Northwood animals. Downtown Hayward.
• Giant Cowboy Guy about 18-20 ft tall. He used to sell tires at the local gas station and has been moved all throughout town in the past few years. What is a 30 foot cowboy doing in the North Woods? This hombre in tight blue jeans sports a big white Stetson on his disproportionately large skull and silently guards Bulik’s Amusement Center go-kart track and water park north of Spooner WI.
• Spooner Bake Shoppe We continue the tradition by making all our homemade delicacies by hand, from the freshest ingredients possible.  They have over 100 varieties of bread, Danish pastries, coffee cakes, homemade soups and sandwiches, soft serve ice cream.  Located at 217 Walnut St since 1952. 
• Friendship Gardens Rice Lake International Friendship Association in conjunction with Miharu, Japan dedicated the garden on August 8, 1998. Located adjacent to the south side of the UW-Barron County campus library, the garden encompasses about 35’ by 40’ of land holding over 400 plants and trees surrounded by a bamboo fence.
• Museum of Wood Carving It is the largest collection of woodcarvings in the world created by one man — 100 life-sized carvings and 400 miniatures. Barta spent 15 years crafting his series of religious scenes in ponderosa and sugar pine 2x4s laminated together. Highway 63, Shell Lake, WI
• Visit Indian Mounds Park in Rice Lake www.indianmoundspark.com
• Discover the tranquil beauty of the Japanese Friendship Garden at the UW-Barron County Campus
• Take a self-guided tour of the Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater in Menomonie, a Victorian era theater rich in history and still contains the original Steere & Turner tracker pipe organ.  www.mabeltainter.com
• Stop at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Historical Museum in Pepin
• View Lock and Dam No 4 along the Mississippi River near Alma
• Enjoy Wisconsin favorites – ice cream, bratwurst (you’ll learn to just say ‘brats’) and of course, fresh cheese curds
• Fun evening entertainment!  Music, games, talent show and nightly prize drawings
• Great People  You’ll meet the friendliest people, from helpful staff to fun cycling partners
• Ice Cream Social to kick off the ride and Celebration Lunch to commemorate the finish
• And much more… Come join the fun!

"This was one of the best group ride experiences I've had... because then you can get to know people and have wonderful conversations. There is more of a friendly and supportive sense about the ride. No long lines for the port potty. I found the entire staff very friendly and caring," Cheri S. Shoreview MN