Travel

Hotels & Camping

Participants are responsible for securing and covering the cost of their own lodging. We encourage you to book early, as hotel availability along the route can be limited and rates may increase as the event approaches.

A list of recommended hotel options will be available closer to the event.

Looking for a more immersive event experience? Indoor and outdoor camping in Manitowoc is available at no additional cost and is a popular option for riders staying at the midpoint overnight.

Bike Rentals, Shipping & Storage

Bike Rentals & Gear

Need a rental, tune-up, or gear? Our trusted bike shop partners are ready to help.

• Wheel & Sprocket – Franklin
• South Shore Cyclery
• Ben’s Cycle

Bike Flights

If you are shipping your bike, we recommend using BikeFlights to ship your bike and Wheel & Sprocket Bay View for professional assembly and support.

• Bikes must arrive by July 15, 2027.
• Contact Wheel & Sprocket – Bay View for assembly details and pricing.
• At the finish line, bikes can be dropped for disassembly and return shipping.

Bike Storage During Event Weekend

Saturday (Day 1): Upon arrival at the midpoint location in Manitowoc, bikes will be stored overnight in a secure bike corral. Riders who raise $1,250 by May 1, 2027, qualify for Covered VIP Bike Parking, providing covered overnight bike storage. If only riding on Saturday, bikes will be loaded onto event trucks and safely transported back to the start location.

Sunday (Day 2): After completing the ride, bikes will be loaded onto event trucks and safely transported back to the designated start locations.

Luggage

We’ll transport your luggage throughout the weekend so you can travel light and focus on the ride.

• Limit two pieces of luggage per rider. Two luggage tags are included in your rider packet for any bags you plan to check during the event.
• Soft bags are strongly recommended.
• Luggage transportation is provided throughout event weekend for both 1-Day and 2-Day riders.
• Follow signage and volunteer instructions at your start location for luggage drop-off.
• Luggage will be transported to meet you at that day’s finish line.
• Please pick up your luggage before boarding hotel shuttles or return transportation.

Shuttles

Leave the driving and logistics to us. Throughout the event weekend, complimentary shuttle and bike transportation services help connect riders, hotels, start lines, and finish-line locations so you can focus on the ride.

Hotel Shuttles

Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, we have shuttles to transport you to and from hotels in Manitowoc and Sheboygan.

• A list of participating hotels and shuttle schedules will be available in 2027
• Saturday shuttle service: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Sunday shuttle service: 5:00 AM – 8:00 AM
• Shuttles operate on a continuous loop. Frequency varies based on hotel locations and rider demand.

Return Transportation & Bike Transport

Once you’ve crossed the finish line, we’ll help get you and your bike back to your starting location.

• Saturday-Only Riders: Bus and bike transportation will be available from the Midpoint in Manitowoc back to the Day 1 start location in Mequon following the ride. Departure details will be announced in Spring 2027.
• Two-Day and Sunday Riders: Bus and bike transportation will be available from Sturgeon Bay back to both start locations. Service runs from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Shuttles depart on a rolling basis as buses fill, so wait times may vary throughout the afternoon. For rider comfort, Sunday transportation will be provided on coach buses.