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Pedal Across Wisconsin is celebrating 23 years of terrific memory making history. We are small, not big. We have no long lines for porta-potties or icy showers. We always have plenty of food, simple to follow road markings, choices for your comfort- motels with indoor pools and whirlpools, or high schools, or camping indoors and out. Our support vans are loaded with provisions. There's great off-bike sight-seeing opportunities. We have terrific Saturday night buffet dinners and an all around friendly, family atmosphere. Check out our tours below. Call us if you have any questions (847) 707-6888 or e-mail us drjpedal@sbcglobal.net We'd love to hear from you.

2008 RIDE SCHEDULE
JUNE  15TH - 21ST DR. J'S  FAVORITE TOUR OF WISCONSIN'S RIVER VALLEYS PARDEEVILLE (NEAR MADISON) TO MAUSTON, TOMAH,
SPARTA, AND REEDSBURG.
Week tour through one of Wisconsin's most scenic areas with an opportunity to cycle through cranberry bogs and canoe the Black River. Loop ride--no bus.
June 27*-28-29 DOOR COUNTY WEEKEND STURGEON BAY, WISCONSIN
A true "photo-op" ride with many miles of shoreline, picturesque towns and State Parks.
July 25*-26-27  WISCONSIN AMISH FARMS & LAKES PARDEEVILLE, WISCONSIN
A rare opportunity to take a step back in time, cycle empty roads, visit an Amish farm, and reduce the inventory at an Amish bakery. A night to remember hosted by the Pardeeville Lions Club.
AUG. 3 THRU 9

HEART OF WISCONSIN NORTHWOODS
MERRILL---RHINELANDER--EAGLE RIVER LOOP TOUR
SPEND A WEEK IN BICYCLE HEAVEN**
**Warning----this may be habit forming.
* Denotes a ride is scheduled on Friday afternoon at no additional charge for early arrivals.

DR.J'S TOUR OF WISCONSIN'S RIVER VALLEYS!  June 15-21

PORTAGE TO MAUSTON, TOMAH, SPARTA, & REEDSBURG. AN OPPORTUNITY TO CYCLE WISCONSIN'S MOST SCENIC RIVER VALLEYS, WITH TRAFFIC FREE BACK ROADS AND AN OPTION TO CANOE THE BLACK RIVER. If you have ever wondered where tour Directors cycle when they are not putting on rides for you, here's your chance to find out. Dr. J. has been enjoying this area for many seasons and has connected several routes of past PAW weekend tours to create a full week of scenic cycling. The entire week is routed over a charming and rustic network of backroads with an opportunity to take in the additional beauty of the Elroy Sparta Trail if one desires.

Optional time has been set aside to canoe the calm, but scenic Black River and have an outstanding dinner at the Riverside Inn at the end of the downstream paddle.

This is a week of memorable and scenic cycling, designed to exceed Pedal Across Wisconsin Standards of providing cyclists with an outstanding week on wheels at a cost far below national averages.
Registration fee of $594.00 includes:
• Six nights motel.
• Marked roads, maps & "Q" sheets.
• Emergency support.
• Three dinners and four continental breakfasts.(4th dinner w/canoe sign up.)
• Baggage transport..
• Food stops served by PAW on the route.
• Famous PAW Happy Hour.
• One week of great weather...Avg. Temp: High 79....Low 55...ride in the 60's / 70's.

Saturday, June 14th....Portage Wisconsin..Pre ride + rooms at Best Western Conf.Ctr.
Meet old friends and make some new ones. Check in will begin at 1 PM for those who want to"tune-up" this afternoon on some great nearby back roads. Enjoy the indoor pool and whirlpool when you return. There will be an evening route brief along with a crash course in ice cream 101 and a workshop on introduction to fruit and cream pies. Check in will be held again later in the day, and briefly Sunday morning before the ride leaves

Sunday, June 15th.....Portage to Mauston..........52 miles.
Throw your bag on the truck and get on your bike. No bus-no box-no wait. Our loop route begins and ends right here. Easy riding over rustic, traffic free roads starts us on our journey. If you are worried that the rest of the week won't be this good then you haven't been on PAW before.

There will be food stops set up for you 18 miles out and quaint towns to stop for lunch. PAW Happy Hour before dinner at Best Western Oasis Inn in Mauston where we stay overnight.

Monday, June 16th..........Mauston to Tomah.........55 miles.
We set off in search of wildlife refuges, cranberry bogs, and good times, all of which we expect to find. All roads lead to Tomah and Holiday Inn where we will spend the night. In Tomah you can visit a cheese plant that also prides itself on its ice cream, fudge, jams, and mustard. You can also find shops selling Amish made wares and some great baked goods and gifts at Burnstad's European Village, voted Wisconsin's most outstanding specialty shop. Sounds like one night might not be enough.......

Tuesday, June 17th.....Tomah to Sparta.......48 miles via road/ 38 road + path.
Finish the road route with a great mile long downhill into Norwalk, then choose path or road to Sparta. Roadies will be rewarded with two more mile + downhills and lots of car free roads.

If you choose the path be sure to bring a flashlight for the walk through the tunnels, an experience you will long remember. In Sparta you will want to visit the Deke Slayton Space and Bike Museum and the Historical Museum downstairs. You will also want to check out the Amish shops and antique spots in historic downtown where you can also take a guided walking tour. Overnight at Country Inn.

Wednesday, June 18th..........Morning Bike Ride......Afternoon Canoe trip.
While the day is yours, we have planned a morning ride followed by an optional sign up afternoon canoe trip on the Black River. A bus will take us to the launch area and our destination is the canoe base where we will have dinner at the Riverside Inn. The Black River is calm and shallow, but scenic, with areas of steep cliffs and many sandbars on which to stop and snack and visit. Changing area provided so to have dinner in dry clothes. Bus after dinner to Country Inn.

Thursday, June 19th.......Sparta to Reedsburg.......59 all path/ 65 all road.
Riders can choose the trail, road, or combine as switch points will be designated. Whichever your choice may be you are assured of a most scenic ride to remember. When you arrive at Voyager Inn, our home for the next two nights, be sure to see the Norman Rockwell exhibit now housed at the Voyager. You also might want to stand on the 90th meridian and set your watch to exactly noon when the sun reaches a 90 degree angle over Reedsburg. It's not far from the site where David C. Reed built a grist mill on the river, hence the name "Reedsburg."

In the late 1800's most of downtown was destroyed by fire and most of the buildings that replaced them are still there. Dinner tonight at Voyager Inn.

Friday, June 20th.......Mirror Lake State Park & Mid Continent Railway Museum
At North Freedom and return to Reedsburg Voyager Inn. Loops of 40 & 50 miles.
Swim, shop, rest, eat, sleep, or cycle your choice of scenic routes to points of interest. Even if you are not a railroad fan the round trip bike ride is worth your while. You can take a ride on a train from the old days or brouse the museum. experience how the combination of bikes and trains can add to your fun.

Saturday, June 21st.....Reedsburg to Portage.......38 miles.
We know you won't be ready for this trip to end, but if it must, then this is the perfect route to finish on. You will have a chance to visit the International Crane Society and get a close up look at these rare birds. And also to stop at the Aldo Leopold Foundation to visit America's latest green building and learn about how their ideas for the future will make our world better. As our route continues East along the Wisconsin River you will be treated to some memorable views from the top of the levee, just a very short walk above road level. The route finishes where it began a week ago at the Best Western just around the corner from where you parked.
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DOOR COUNTY WEEKEND Dates for 2007!  June 27-28-29

DOOR COUNTY.. Wisconsin's most prestigious vacationland... rightfully nicknamed "New England of the Midwest"... a biker's paradise where you may ride as much or as little as you please... always a beach, pub, or bakery nearby... shoreline route through Egg Harbor, Fish Creek, and Peninsula State Park... peaceful backroads... picturesque harbors... quaint towns... roads seemingly created just for bikers.
This weekend provides funds for the Visiting Artist Series at Sevastopol High School. Your participation in this ride plays an important role in the continuation of an outstanding educational event in which artists visit the school and work side by side with students in hands on instruction in the arts.

Fee of $118 includes the following:
• Tenting or indoor space at the High School for two nights.
• or motel optional lodging- Rooms at maritime Inn Best Western with indoor pool, whirlpool, and breakfast. (additional charge)
•  Marked roads, maps, snacks, and emergency support service.
•   Saturday Buffet Dinner at Leathem Smith Lodge, one of Door Counties finest.
•  Choice of 25 - 50 - 75 mile loops including state parks and many miles of shoreline.
•  Ride all day or combine biking with time on the beach, antiquing, or ice cream sampling.
Friday afternoon ride begins at 1:30 PM for early arrivals.


* If you would like us to seek a room-mate for you, please let us know. 

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"PAW rides meet all levels of skills for bikers. The service and prices ore unmatched by other tours. Even when a ride attracts large numbers, the personal touch you add, remains." -Marie Tenzinger Wheaton, IL

WAFAL Xlll - Wisconsin Amish Farms and Lakes for 2007, July 24-25-26
Pedal Across Wisconsin is proud to have had an important role in the Lions annual summer fundraiser since 1986. Over the years your participation has made this weekend a success and helped the Lions continue their work, which is known throughout the country.

PARDEEVILLE... and the surrounding Amish farmIand is one of Wisconsin's best kept secrets . - roads are flat to very gently rolling... horseless buggies are in absence . .. if you are among those who have not yet discovered this biking wonderland of open roads, beautiful terrain, and friendly people, we urge you to make the discovery with us over this weekend, PAW bikers who shared the gracious hospitality of the Pardeeville Lions in past years always look forward to returning. Pardeeville is only 30 miles north of Madison.

Fee of $118 includes the following:
• Staying 2 nights at the high school with tents on grounds or indoor space, or motel optional lodging- Comfort Inn & Suites of Portage (additional charge)
• Marked roads and emergency support service.
• Choice of miles, 25 thru 60
• Choice of a terrific time or staying home and working on your 'to do' list.
• Friday ride leaves between1:00 and 2:00 PM for early arrivals.
• Gala Saturday night dinner hosted by the Pardeeville Lions. Enjoy pre meal festivities with beer (or Pepsi) as you cruise scenic Park Lake. When the historians gather they will no doubt agree that this was one of the great nights in the history of cyclization.
* If you would like us to seek a room-mate for you, please let us know. 
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Amish Country with its postcard perfect landscapes. Feel like you've stepped into another century. See more of our photos of this beautiful country.


HEART OF WISCONSIN-NORTHWOODS 2008 AUG. 3rd thru AUG. 9th
MERRILL --RHINELANDER--EAGLE RIVER--TOMAHAWK  AND RETURN.

Join us as we cycle thru this magical land of birch, pine, and lakes. Visit a logging museum. Swim in cool clear waters. Discover why the spell of the Northwoods captures the souls of young and old alike. Explore Nicolet National Forest where there are more lakes and trees than people. ...follow Dr. J's downhill routes to bakeries and ice cream... enjoy indoor pools and whirlpools each night.... refuel at PAW's one of a kind post ride "Happy Hour " and step up to terrific buffet dinners.........relax nightly as you take advantage of your luxurious surroundings.
Come see why so many veteran riders have said Heart Of Wisconsin Northwoods is the best week long tour they have ever taken. Limit 90-120 riders.
Heart of Wisconsin Northwoods has became an annual event for some of our riders

See why Northwoods is worth retuning to, all the way from Oklahoma year after year! www.wyokies.com

$594.00 (based on double occupancy) includes the following:
• Six nights lodging at Comfort Inn (or equal) with continental breakfasts.
• Buffet dinners meant for cyclists Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, & Friday.
• Baggage transport by BUBHA  USA
• Emergency support service.
• Food stops while cycling.
• Marked route everyday.
• Maps and "Q" sheets supplemented with Dr. J's route briefings.
• Supported rides scheduled on layover days
• Ideal terrain for all ability levels
• Parking provided for the week at AmericInn Lodge and Suites.
• End of ride showers at AmericInn Lodge and Suites. 
• No bussing, boxing, sitting, or waiting. Our loop route begins and ends at your parking space. Just put your bags on the truck and get on your bike.

Saturday, Aug. 2nd
MERRILL PRE-RIDE, ROOMS, AND DINNER.
Tune up ride on quiet back roads in the afternoon for early arrivals.
Pre-ride rooms and gala welcome buffet dinner in Merrill.  Rooms at AmericInn Lodge and Suites and the Super Eight. Buffet at Three's Company will be the best dinner in town. See registration form to reserve.

Sunday, August 3rd
MERRILL TO RHINELANDER  63 MILES
Beautiful countryside and friendly towns start us on our journey. Enjoy scenic back roads with photo-op views of the Wisconsin River as our route takes us to the heart of the timberland and lakes region.
Share experiences with old friends and new at post ride happy hour and at dinner as we dine in elegance at rustic Holiday resort. Overnight at Comfort Inn and Holiday Inn of Rhinelander. Dinner bus leaves from both.

Monday, August 4th
TEE FOR LUNCH  60 MILES
We wind our way West and North, thru the woods and between the lakes into a never-never land where the deer feed on chocolate plants and cyclists always have tailwinds. Of course we have a destination.....who among us could have guessed that it's lunch at Pine Hills Golf Club? They have fired up the grill extra early just for us. Then it's on to Lake Tomahawk and our home away from home, Eagle River. A very nice property acquired by Days Inn will host us through Thursday.Happy Hour before dinner at Riverstone, the finest in the Northwoods, and you can bet Cindy has cooked up something special for PAW.

Tuesday, August 5th
0 TO 60 IN TEN HOURS (OR LESS)
Swim, sleep, shop, canoe, or cycle through beautiful Northwoods country. Click your derailleur three times. Yes, Dorothy, this must be bicycle heaven!!
 
Those who ride will be rewarded with a day to remember. There's bound to be Eagles soaring above the food stop on the lake at Phelps and again to the North where we discover the source of the Wisconsin River. Crossing the Michigan state line we head for Land 'O Lakes in search of better butter, but settle for a little used blacktop bike path tucked away in the woods. Our route takes us past lakes called home by loons and a rustic store in the woods called home by ice cream lovers. Thoughts of PAW happy hour propel us south.

Wednesday, August 6th
STAR LAKE--BOULDER JUNCTION LOOP  40--60, YOUR CHOICE.
Yet another photo-op loop thru bicycle heaven that you won't want to miss. While there is always an opportunity to cut your miles, we predict that on a day like this you won't want to turn back. The Rest stop on the lake is an ideal half way point for 40 milers or a great place to gather a bit more energy to go all the way to Boulder Junction for lunch. Eventually, thoughts of dinner again at Riverstone will bend your handlebars to the Southeast. But be warned, the last time we used this route ten people mailed in their job resignations from the Boulder Junction Post Office. And ten more called grandchildren to tell them they were sorry, but they would not be coming home for awhile. Several more made stops at real estate offices. You got it......this ain't Kansas, Dorothy............

Thursday, August 7th
NICOLET FOREST,  FRANKLIN LAKE BEACH, ROAD X & THE FAMOUS BOAT LIFT......45 or 63 MILES.
This is one of the most scenic loops of the week newly arranged so everyone can see Nicolet Forest without riding more miles than they would care to. The beach in the forest makes a perfect destination no matter which route you take. The stone shelter with dual fireplaces and the sand beach must have been put there just for PAW riders. This must be downtown bicycle heaven and your Tour Director sees problems ahead getting people to head back to Eagle River. Perhaps a recruitment of cycletroopers to find & fetch Bubha to set up happy hour will coax us back.

 Friday, August 8th
EAGLE RIVER TO  TOMAHAWK- 60 MILES
Another photo-op ride as we head south. Our new route to Tomahawk will go through Rhinelander where you have already discovered the best ice cream stop on the tour. It's open 24 hours, so any time is a good time to be there. Dinner tonight at the Tomahawk Comfort Inn. Shuttle provided from Super Eight for those assigned there after Comfort Inn filled.

Saturday, August 9th
TOMAHAWK TO MERRILL   35 MILES 
The week may come to an end, but remember, PAW rides never end as they go on forever in our memories. Your car (frown) and end of the ride showers and snacks (smile) await in Merrill. The sign-up line for next years trip forms to the right.

Note: exact miles and routes depend on road conditions for the 2008 season. Also, the opening of any new bakery or ice cream shop & how far out of the way it is.
 

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THREE EASY WAYS TO REGISTER:
1. Call Dr. J at 847-707-6888. Just tell him you want to be on the ride. If voice mail be sure to leave your name & phone number & you can expect a return call soon.

2. Send an email to drjpedal@sbcglobal.net . Just say you want to be signed up. Dr. J. will take care of the rest.

3. Print and mail the registration form from the PAW web site.
 
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