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Rider Requirements: Must maintain a daily average pace of 12-18 mph.

Postponed until May 2026.

Cycle of Life Adventures is taking our vast experiences of crossing the country on the Southern Tier and going the length of the US along two Epic routes following the Mississippi River and the Appalachian Range to now offering a Northern Tier adventure. We have had a very high demand for this trip over the past couple of years. 

This route will take in the many sights and vistas of the Cascades, Rockies, Appalachian and Adirondack Mountains as we ride from Astoria, OR to Portsmouth, NH. While it will be a challenging ride, (it is not all mountain), we will also travel across the Great Plains and around the Great Lakes. What an extraordinary way to see and experience the wonderful country we live in. This Epic Northern Tier option will include an estimated 3576 miles over 52 days, taking you through numerous states and a portion of eastern Canada. The average mileage will be in the 75-80 miles/day range (but of course, this is impacted by availability of lodging) and daily elevations will be determined as the route unfolds. We will work to include 5-7 rest days and several National Parks in our itinerary.

Travel

Airline service should be scheduled into Portland, Oregon by May 25, 2025 prior to 5 pm for an airport pickup or you may Uber to the recommended airport area hotel.  There will be an 11 AM shuttle to Astoria, OR at 11AM on May 26 to our starting hotel with a 2PM warmup ride.

Returning airline service should be scheduled out of Boston- Logan International, MA on July 16  or later. We will offer a 9:30AM shuttle service to Logan Airport. Travel insurance is highly recommended due to our refund policies for this tour. Various insurers are available. We suggest Allianz and AIG

Accommodations

All hotels (no camping).

Special Note

Due to the length and cost of this tour, we ask that each registrant call the office staff personally and discuss the personal goals you desire to achieve from a tour of this magnitude. Prior to Registering, please read the following link to our special tour documents: Cross Country Bike Tour – Waiver and Release/ Safety Procedures

This tour will not be sold in segments, but is planned as a complete Cross Country tour to fulfill your bucket list. Half segments will be offered after Mar 1, 2025 if space becomes available. Available start/stop point will be Sioux Falls, SD. (Details will be available at a later date)

Due to extensive long-term planning, special cancellation and refund policies are needed. Because of distance, we suggest that you ride your own bike. Arrangements can be made for pre-shipping, and with provided specifications of your bicycle, we do have parts and supplies with us for emergency repairs, but we are not a retail store. It is highly recommended you bring 2 additional tires, 6-10 tubes, extra spokes, a chain and a well-tuned bicycle.

We cannot accommodate tricycles or recumbent bicycles on our Epic tours. 

Summer 2025 Northern Tier Deposit

A non-refundable $500 registration fee is required at sign on. Please make deposits by credit card with an on line registration.

  • 1/3 is due by September 25, 2024.
  • 2nd 1/3 due by November 25, 2024.
  • last 1/3 – paid in full by January 25, 2025.
  • Double occupancy registration fees are due at the same time.
  • Fees are paid by check. There will be a 2.25% additional fee for credit card use.
  • Tour is limited to 12 riders and a minimum of 9 riders is required prior to December 31, 2024 to guarantee the ride to depart.

Summer 2025 Northern Tier Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellation prior to December 25, 2024: 60% refund (of full tour price)
  • Cancellation between December 26, 2024 - January 25, 2025: 50% refund (of full tour price)
  • Cancellation between January 26, 2025 - February 23, 2025: 25% refund (of full tour price)
  • No refunds for any reason after February 24, 2025.
  • This tour has an additional $250 cancellation fee due to National Park access.
  • Please purchase travel insurance for this reason.

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Itineraries

Day 1

05/25/25 | Astoria, OR | 31 miles | 528 ft

Day 2

05/26/25 | St Helens, OR | 80.5 miles | 4328 ft

Day 3

05/27/25 | Cascade Locks, OR | 74 miles | 3073 ft

Day 4

05/28/25 | Biggs Junction, OR | 71.2 miles | 4679 ft

Day 5

05/29/25 | Hermiston, OR | 94.9 miles | 4023 ft

Day 6

05/30/25 | Walla Walla, WA | 61.4 miles | 1862 ft

Day 7

05/31/25 | Clarkston, WA | 95 miles | 5009 ft

Day 8

OFF | 06/01/25 | Clarkston, WA

Day 9

06/02/25 | Kamiah, ID | 73 miles | 4536 ft

Day 10

06/03/25 | Lolo Hot Springs, MT | 115.2 miles | 6477 ft

Day 11

06/04/25 | Missoula, MT | 38.2 miles | 667 ft

Day 12

06/05/25 | Helena, MT | 125.2 miles | 5954 ft

Day 13

06/06/25 | Three Forks, MT | 62 miles | 1631 ft

Day 14

06/07/25 | Livingston, MT | 69.4 miles | 2518 ft

Day 15

OFF | 06/08/25 | Livingston, MT

Day 16

06/09/25 | Columbus, MT | 80.2 miles | 1489 ft

Day 17

06/10/25 | Lovell, WY | 90 miles | 2627 ft

Day 18

06/11/25 | Sheridan, WY | 98.9 miles | 7761 ft

Day 19

06/12/25 | Gillette, WY | 111 miles | 4876 ft

Day 20

06/13/25 | Sundance, WY | 88.6 miles | 4858 ft

Day 21

06/14/25 | Deadwood, SD | 62.3 miles | 3640 ft

Day 22

OFF | 06/15/25 | Deadwood, SD

Day 23

06/16/25 | Rapid City, SD | 79.4 miles | 5590 ft

Day 24

06/17/25 | Wall, SD | 55.8 miles | 1924 ft

Day 25

06/18/25 | Kadoka, SD | 57.3 miles | 2390 ft

Day 26

06/19/25 | Oacoma, SD | 115.3 miles | 3334 ft

Day 27

06/20/25 | Mitchell, SD | 76.2 miles | 1084 ft

Day 28

06/21/25 | Sioux Falls, SD | 72.5 miles | 1386 ft

Day 29

OFF | 06/22/25 | Sioux Falls, SD

Day 30

06/23/25 | Jackson, MN | 95.6 miles | 2190 ft

Day 31

06/24/25 | Albert Lea, MN | 87 miles | 1453 ft

Day 32

06/25/25 | Lanesboro, MN | 84.5 miles | 1658 ft

Day 33

06/26/25 | La Crosse, WI | 52.6 miles | 1205 ft

Day 34

06/27/25 | Spring Green, WI | 96 miles | 3860 ft

Day 35

06/28/25 | Madison, WI | 55.2 miles | 2788 ft

Day 36

OFF | 06/29/25 | Madison, WI

Day 37

Your Plan

06/30/25 | Milwaukee, WI | 87.9 miles | 2424 ft

Day 38

07/01/25 | Grand Rapids, MI | 41.8 miles | 784 ft

Day 39

07/02/25 | Owosso, MI | 87.6 miles | 2503 ft

Day 40

07/03/25 | Shelby, MI | 81 miles | 1832 ft

Day 41

07/04/25 | Chatham, ON | 54 miles | 216 ft

Day 42

07/05/25 | Tillsonburg, ON | 102.4 miles | 1328 ft

Day 43

07/06/25 | Niagara Falls, ON | 95.1 miles | 832 ft

Day 44

OFF | 07/07/25 | Niagara Falls, ON

Day 45

07/08/25 | Rochester, NY | 86.7 miles | 1718 ft

Day 46

07/09/25 | Cicero, NY | 94 miles | 2241 ft

Day 47

07/10/25 | Herkimer, NY | 65 miles | 1282 ft

Day 48

07/11/25 | Latham, NY | 79 miles | 1442 ft

Day 49

07/12/25 | Hancock, MA | 53 miles | 3148 ft

Day 50

07/13/25 | Keene, NH | 106 miles | 7448 ft

Day 51

07/14/25 | Hooksett, NH | 55.6 miles | 3121 ft

Day 52

07/15/25 | Portsmouth, NH | 46.4 miles | 1574 ft

Day 53

07/16/25 | Catch Flights | 3585 total miles | 131,293 ft

Included

  • Lodging (see above)
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner (see above)
  • Park entry fees
  • Ride with GPS mapping; printed guide sheets, if desired
  • Minimum of 3 guides
  • Mechanic
  • Van support
  • Luggage transports
  • Airport transfers
  • Souvenir jersey

Not Included

  • Airfare
  • Rental bikes
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Bike box shipping fee
  • Lunch and dinner during off days
  • Souvenirs
  • A 10% gratuity is not included, but suggested; all gratuities will be divided among all tour support personnel

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Special Note: Due to the length and cost of this tour, we ask that each registrant call the office staff personally and discuss the personal goals you desire to achieve from a tour of this magnitude. Prior to Registering, please read the following link to our special tour documents: Cross Country Bike Tour – Waiver and Release/ Safety Procedures