| Cross-State Tours |
The calendar below is a list of lots of the big annual cross-state tours-- plus a few multi-day tours that don't actually cross a state. (A comprehensive list of all events is here; a list of local, single-day touring events is here).
Another good place to shop for this sort of event is the magazine American Bicyclist, which is published by the League of American Bicyclists. Another is Sierra Club Outings. They can be contacted via email: national.outings@sierraclub.org. National Bicycle Tour Directors Association has a really nice list of rides. And, there is a big searchable archive of rides at The World-Wide Bicycle Tour Directory, or from the National Bicycle Tour Director's Association.
See also our incredible list of commercial tours.
Click on any highlighted date in the calendar to move to the event(s) scheduled to start on that date, or click here to move directly to the chronological list of events.
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Saturday, June 21 through Sunday, June 29, 2003
The tour is a small, friendly and scenic excursions along the
beautiful back roads of central and eastern Wisconsin.
This year's tour goes from Wautoma to Washburn.
The Northwoods to Capitol Tour is celebrating it's 5th birthday! If you like cycling on world class country roads, personal service, great scenery, friendly people, up to nine days filled with fun, then this is the tour for you! In the past years, riders on the Northwoods have raised over $25,000 for the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin. This year's rider limit is 390 riders. A great small tour with lots of hugs and smiles!
Contact:
info@bikenorthwoods.com
http://www.bikenorthwoods.com
Sponsor: Two Bicycles and a Map, Ltd.
Monday, June 23 through Friday, June 27, 2003
A five-day, four-night tour of the nation's longest developed rail-trail, Katy Trail State Park. This year s ride will average 45 miles per day and will travel west to east starting in Clinton, Missouri and ending
in St. Charles, Missouri.
Full tour riders receive breakfast and dinner daily, outdoor camping space each night, portable hot shower facilities daily, gear shuttle, a detailed route map, SAG support, and a ride t-shirt and water bottle. For an additional fee, advance and return transportation is provided, as well as daily hotel shuttles. The ride is limited to 300 full tour riders. Day ride packages are also available.
Katy Trail State Park, Missouri
(St. Charles to Clinton)
Contact: Melanie Robinson. For registration brochure call 1-800-334-6946
moparks@mail.dnr.state.mo.us
http://www.katytrailstatepark.com
Wednesday, June 25 through Sunday, June 29, 2003
300 mile charity bicycle ride from Saranac Lake NY to Ithaca New York,
Participants will be required to raise a minimum of $500 each. All
meals and boarding are provides
Saranac Lake to Ithaca New York
Contact: Elaine Scanlon 315-422-6142
escanlon@alaofcny.org
http://www.rideforresearch.org
Sponsor: American Lung Association of Central New York
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Friday, July 11 through Saturday, July 19, 2003
An 8 day fully supported tour of Nova Scotia beginning and ending in
Portland, Maine. This new route includes ferry with overnight
accomocations. Beautiful coastlines, warm friendly people - come see
why Nova Scotia is THE top cycling destination!
Nova Scotia, Maine
Contact: 207-743-9018
cycle@canamwheelers.com
http://www.canamwheelers.com
Sponsor: CAN-AM WHEELRS
Sunday, July 13 through Saturday, July 19, 2003
A fully supported, pledged 500-mile bicycle ride benefiting
Habitat for Humanity a non-profit org. dedicated to building
homes and creating home ownership opportunities for
low-income families. In past years, riders have ranged in
age from 15-82, and have come from 25 different states and
several countries. This years ride tours NE Minnesota,
beginning and ending in the City of Duluth on the shores of
Lake Superior. Over 97% of money raised is used to build
houses. Riders can designate up to 3 affiliates or countries
to benefit from monies raised.
Contact: Robin at (877) 804-3466
habitat500@hfhmn.org
http://www.habitat500.org
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Saturday and Sunday, August 2 and 3, 2003
The MS 150 Best Dam Bike Tour August 2-3, 2003 The MS 150
Best Dam Bike Tour is a fully catered, one or two-day,
150-mile bike ride for multiple sclerosis (MS). Cyclists
start in Waukesha, rejuvenate overnight in Whitewater and
cross the finish line in Madison. The MS 150 offers
overnight accommodations throughout the weekend, along with
qualified medical staff and bicycle mechanics. Other
highlights include bicycle and luggage transportation, fully
stocked rest stops every 10-12 miles and entertainment.
Support vehicles patrol the route to help ensure the safety
of riders
Waukesha to Whitewater to Madison
Contact: 262-547-8999 or 800-242-3358
info@wig.nmss.org
http://www.wisms.org
Monday, August 4 through Saturday, August 9, 2003
6-day fundraising tour to raise funds for AIDS prevention
and care in Southern Wisconsin.
Starts and finishes in Madison and heads out to the Mississippi River.
Contact: Stuart Kipnis - (608) 252-6540, ext. 31
skipnis@madisonaidsnetwork.org
http://www.actride.org
Sponsor: AIDS Network
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Saturday, September 6 through Monday, September 8, 2003
For 20 years, the American Lung Association of Washington
has offered thousands of cyclists, the quintessential
Pacific Northwest experience! Trek Tri-Island is three
glorious days and 135 miles of bicycling from Seattle to
Friday Harbor or Victoria BC. Cost: $50 registration fee,
$400 fundrasising before August 1, $450 fundraisting after
August 1
Seattle to Port Townsend, to Orcas Island then your choice of Friday Harbor or Victoria BC
Contact: 206-441-5100
meredith@alaw.org
http://www.alaw.org/trek
Sponsor: American Lung Association of Washington
Saturday, September 13 through Monday, September 15, 2003
For 20 years, the American Lung Association of Washington
has offered thousands of cyclists, the quintessential
Pacific Northwest experience! Trek Tri-Island is three
glorious days and 135 miles of bicycling from Seattle to
Friday Harbor or Victoria BC. Cost: $50 registration fee,
$400 fundrasising before August 1, $450 fundraisting after
August 1
Seattle to Port Townsend, to Orcas Island then your choice of Friday Harbor or Victoria BC
Contact: 206-441-5100
meredith@alaw.org
http://www.alaw.org/trek
Sponsor: American Lung Association of Washington
Saturday, September 20 through Monday, September 22, 2003
For 20 years, the American Lung Association of Washington
has offered thousands of cyclists, the quintessential
Pacific Northwest experience! Trek Tri-Island is three
glorious days and 135 miles of bicycling from Seattle to
Friday Harbor or Victoria BC. Cost: $50 registration fee,
$400 fundrasising before August 1, $450 fundraisting after
August 1
Seattle to Port Townsend, to Orcas Island then your choice of Friday Harbor or Victoria BC
Contact: 206-441-5100
meredith@alaw.org
http://www.alaw.org/trek
Sponsor: American Lung Association of Washington
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