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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. Now we will be adding The Epic Cross Country – Northern Tier Bike Tour to the schedule for July 2024.
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.
Further details, such as exact dates, pricing, and routes will start to post shortly. There has been a great deal of interest already, so please contact the office to get your name on the waitlist and mailing lists to receive updates. Contact Info@cycleoflifeadventures.com to join our updates list.
Travel
Airline service should be scheduled into Portland, Oregon by July 6, 2024 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 July 7 to our starting hotel with a 2PM warmup ride.
Returning airline service should be scheduled out of Boston- Logan International, MA on Aug 28 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, 2024 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 2024 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 November 1, 2023.
- 2nd 1/3 due by February 1, 2024.
- last 1/3 – paid in full by Apr 1, 2024.
- 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 18 riders and we need a minimum of 12 required prior to December 31, 2023 to guarantee the ride to depart.
Summer 2024 Northern Tier Cancellation Policy
- $1000 cancellation fee before Jan 1, 2024
- $1500 Cancellation fee before Mar 1, 2024
- $2500 cancellation fee before April 1, 2024
- No refunds for any reason after April 1, 2024
- Please purchase travel insurance for this reason.
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Itineraries
Day 1
07/07/24 | Astoria, OR | 31 miles | 528 ft
Day 2
07/08/24 | St Helens, OR | 80.5 miles | 4328 ft
Day 3
07/09/24 | Cascade Locks, OR | 75.6 miles | 3096 ft
Day 4
07/10/24 | Biggs Junction, OR | 71.2 miles | 4700 ft
Day 5
07/11/24 | Hermiston, OR | 94.9 miles | 4023 ft
Day 6
07/12/24 | Walla Walla, WA | 61.4 miles | 1862 ft
Day 7
07/13/24 | Clarkston, WA | 95 miles | 5009 ft
Day 8
OFF | 07/14/24 | Clarkston, WA
Day 9
07/15/24 | Kamiah, ID | 73 miles | 4536 ft
Day 10
07/16/24 | Lolo Hot Springs, MT | 115.2 miles | 6477 ft
Day 11
07/17/24 | Missoula, MT | 38.2 miles | 667 ft
Day 12
07/18/24 | Helena, MT | 125.2 miles | 5928 ft
Day 13
07/19/24 | Three Forks, MT | 68.6 miles | 1632 ft
Day 14
07/20/24 | Livingston, MT | 69.4 miles | 2491 ft
Day 15
OFF | 07/21/24 | Livingston, MT
Day 16
07/22/24 | Columbus, MT | 80.2 miles | 1489 ft
Day 17
07/23/24 | Lovell, WY | 90 miles | 2627 ft
Day 18
07/24/24 | Sheridan, WY | 98.9 miles | 7761 ft
Day 19
07/25/24 | Gillette, WY | 108.3 miles | 4779 ft
Day 20
07/26/24 | Sundance, WY | 88.6 miles | 4736 ft
Day 21
07/27/24 | Deadwood, SD | 62.3 miles | 3640 ft
Day 22
OFF | 07/28/24 | Deadwood, SD
Day 23
07/29/24 | Rapid City, SD | 79.4 miles | 5590 ft
Day 24
07/30/24 | Wall, SD | 55.8 miles | 1924 ft
Day 25
07/31/24 | Kadoka, SD | 57.3 miles | 2390 ft
Day 26
08/01/24 | Oacoma, SD | 115.3 miles | 3334 ft
Day 27
08/02/24 | Mitchell, SD | 76.2 miles | 1084 ft
Day 28
08/03/24 | Sioux Falls, SD | 72.5 miles | 1386 ft
Day 29
OFF | 08/04/24 | Sioux Falls, SD
Day 30
08/05/24 | Jackson, MN | 95.6 miles | 2190 ft
Day 31
08/06/24 | Alberta Lea, MN | 87 miles | 1453 ft
Day 32
08/07/24 | Lanesboro, MN | 84.5 miles | 1658 ft
Day 33
08/08/24 | La Crosse, WI | 52.6 miles | 1205 ft
Day 34
08/09/24 | Spring Green, WI | 96 miles | 3860 ft
Day 35
08/10/24 | Madison, WI | 55.2 miles | 2788 ft
Day 36
OFF | 08/11/24 | Madison, WI
Day 37
Your Plan
08/12/24 | Milwaukee, WI | 87.9 miles | 2424 ft
Day 38
08/13/24 | Grand Rapids, MI | 41.8 miles | 784 ft
Day 39
08/14/24 | Owosso, MI | 87.6 miles | 2503 ft
Day 40
08/15/24 | Utica, MI | 76.9 miles | 1691 ft
Day 41
08/16/24 | Chatham, ON | 55.7 miles | 155 ft
Day 42
08/17/24 | Tillsonburg, ON | 102.4 miles | 1328 ft
Day 43
8/18/24 | Niagara Falls, ON | 95.1 miles | 832 ft
Day 44
OFF | 08/19/24 | Niagara Falls, ON
Day 45
08/20/24 | Rochester, NY | 86.7 miles | 1708 ft
Day 46
08/21/24 | Liverpool, NY | 87.1 miles | 2072 ft
Day 47
08/22/24 | Little Falls, NY | 80.2 miles | 1500 ft
Day 48
08/23/24 | Schenectady, NY | 68.9 miles | 1035 ft
Day 49
08/24/24 | North Adams, MA | 74.1 miles | 4174 ft
Day 50
08/25/24 | Keene, NH | 74.3 miles | 5963 ft
Day 51
08/26/24 | Hooksett, NH | 55.6 miles | 3121 ft
Day 52
08/27/24 | Portsmouth, NH | 46.4 miles | 1574 ft
Day 53
08/28/24 | Catch Flights | 3609.6 total miles | 125,760 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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