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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.Â
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.Â
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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