Ride Specifics
Mileage:
Day 1 – 55 miles from Milwaukee, WI (start a Stone Creek Coffee – Factory Café near Milwaukee Intermodal Station) to Kettle Moraine North (Mathe Lake)
Day 2 – 50 miles to Sheybogan and down to Kohler-Andrae State Park
Day 3 – Off day to explore Kohler-Andrea State Park and optional day rides to explore local towns and nature
Day 4 – 60 miles back to Milwaukee
Support: : Semi supported – you carry a majority of your own camping gear etc on your own bike. We will allow 1 school-size backpack to be carried in our support vehicle to lighten your load.
Transportation to start point: There are limited bike spots on the Amtrak trains to Milwaukee so be sure to book your roundtrip asap if you want to take the train. There is also a gated parking lot next to the Intermodal station that is not very expensive. 4 day pass is around $35.
Pace: 12-15mph
Age: Adult Ride (21+)
Trip Description
Join us for this delightful ride through beautiful Southeast Wisconsin, and get to know a couple of the state’s most cherished state parks, Kettle Moraine and Kohler-Andrae. Also, you will get to know Wisconsin’s famous rolling hills which will add extra challenge to this ride. We will roll through charming small towns and explore some of the natural beauty of the region. We’ll even have a full day off to hike around Kohler-Andrae, enjoy the beach and trails, as well as go on optional bike rides to dig into the area a bit more deeply. And of course, your guides will help deepen your appreciation of the area with spiels about the local nature and history. What is a drumlin you ask? Come learn about it as you ride along one!
What’s Included
- Campsite and firewood
- Most meals from Dinner Day 1 to Lunch Day 4
- Education about our local history and nature
- Really nice and supportive guides
What’s Not Included
- Breakfast, Lunch Day 1. Lunch Day 2. Lunch Day 3.
- Transportation to and from Milwaukee
About the Guides
Our guides are part of a community of volunteers that believe in adventure and helping others find adventure right out our front door. They exude a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive spirit which are foundational values at OOFD. They have love and appreciation for their home and like sharing knowledge about that home with others, thus helping the riders to develop a stronger sense of gratitude for our local history and nature.
The guides will be set with the route and an extensive script about the area you’ll be riding through with intentionally chosen breakpoints along the way.
They are more than someone to follow on the ride. They are trained and will be there to encourage and support you as well as support with mechanicals that may arise.
Transfer/Refund/Cancellation Policy
Participant Cancellation: No Refunds. By registering, you acknowledge and agree there will not be a refund if you cancel or do not show up for the event. Tickets cannot be resold.
Transfers: You can transfer three days before the event. You can only transfer to an event in the same calendar year. Fill out this transfer form at least three days before your ride departs, and we will follow up in a week or less with instructions on how to register for your new event. Contact us if you have any issues.
Organizer Cancellation: Full Refund | Nobody wants an event to be canceled. In the rare circumstance the organizer cancels the event at their discretion, registered participants will receive a full refund. To date, this organization has canceled minimal events.
Weather and Rain: We do not cancel an event for rain, storm, or any other weather. We ride rain or shine. Chicago weather is typically passing, if the weather requires, we will pause the ride and wait in a sheltered space then continue biking. Some of the best views of the lake and greenery on the trails are after a rainstorm.
Radical Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination Agreement
This is included in your registration form. Showing up with a welcoming and inclusive spirit is crucial and expected of everyone that rides with us.
Bike Camping Packing Checklist and Tips
This event is part of Bikepacking Root’s Community Event Calendar, where we share bikepacking events across the US and Canada. Bikepacking Roots is not involved in the hosting of this event unless otherwise noted. Please reach out to the organizer for more information.
