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Shuttleguy Tours Offers You:
- Genuine Midwestern Hospitality
- A Challenging Route
- Breathtaking Scenery
- Friendly and Knowledgeable Staff
- Two Days of Great Cycling
This tour is a shorter version of our popular Tri-State Ride. Our goal is to provide a fabulous, fully supported tour as well as bring attention to the Mississippi River Trail, a 3,000 mile bicycle route starting at the headwaters of the Mississippi River in Itasca, Minn. and ending at the great Mississippi delta at the Gulf of Mexico. This weekend of cycling will take you along parts of the Iowa and Wisconsin legs of the Mississippi River Trail. Many cyclists will see this ride as a great training opportunity for week-long summer tours.
Experience breathtaking landscapes sculpted by the Mississippi River and its many tributaries. Immerse yourself in this wonderful, natural area, home to many varieties of plant and wildlife. You can take in bald eagles soaring above, duck and geese at the river’s edge and deer in the woods. Enjoy the small-town charm of our friendly host communities. All of the details are taken care of so you can enjoy carefree cycling.
Registration Day
This two day loop tour begins and ends in McGregor, Iowa. McGregor will be our friendly host town for registration and pre-ride festivities. We will be camping in Turner Park. After registration and setting up camp you can enjoy the many sight seeing, shopping, and dining experiences McGregor and its twin city Marquette have to offer.
Click Here for a Map of McGregor and Marquette
Day 1
It is southward bound as you follow the Mississippi River Trail. Today you will enjoy some beautiful views of the river, take in beautiful farmland vistas and enjoy the Iowa towns of Clayton, Guttenberg, Luxemburg and North Buena Vista. Immediately south of McGregor take a left into Pikes Peak State Park and enjoy some stunning panoramic views. In Guttenberg you can view the activities at Lock #10. In “Buenie” as the locals call it, take time to stop and marvel at the amazing grotto that was built into the bluff in the heart of this little hamlet during the great depression. You will end the day’s journey with a ride across the Mississippi River on the Cassville ferry.
Day 2
Today you will pedal uphill on the Wisconsin side to Prairie du Chien. Just kidding. There are a few downhill sections along the way. You will also ride through the charming towns of Glen Haven, Bagley and Wyalusing. Then you will cross the great Mississippi River back into Iowa.
Optional routes will be available on each day for those who would like additional miles.
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