Wisconsin Bike Fed’s 2025 Ride Across Wisconsin Event Provides Fresh Views and Experiences for Bicyclists

MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Bike Fed is proud to announce that registration is now open for the 10th Ride Across Wisconsin (RAW) on July 12, 2025.

The Bike Fed’s largest fundraiser of the year will kick off and conclude at Phoenix Park in downtown Eau Claire, WI.

Welcoming riders from Wisconsin, the United States, and internationally, RAW features a well-marked course, offering two route options: 180 miles or 100 miles, full-service ride support provided by Wheel & Sprocket and Compass Bike Lab, plus rest stops to refuel along the route.

The route takes riders south of Eau Claire, winding through the rolling hills of North Trempealeau County, before heading back through Eau Claire County (where riders can shorten the 180-mile ride to 100 miles if needed). Riders will continue through Chippewa and Dunn Counties, eventually returning to Eau Claire. Along the way, riders will enjoy refreshments at memorable rest stops including working farms, the Leinie Lodge, and Wisconsin’s top photo destination, Dells Mill, a historic five-story structure built in 1864.

RAW also offers a 13.5 mile family ride that explores Eau Claire, the “City of Bridges.” With two rivers and a lake in the heart of town, there are some amazing bridges to be crossed. On this special route riders will cross ten bridges (a few multiple times, and eight of which are pedestrian/bike-only), as well as enjoy five city parks, ride through two tunnels, and see many sights along the way.

Participants can sign up for a full VIP option that includes RAW apparel, two nights lodging in Eau Claire, a family meal, plus the chance to win a Trek Domane SL7 Gen 4.

After crossing the finish line at Phoenix Park, riders will be welcomed with an epic finish line party to celebrate their accomplishments.

“Cycling around Eau Claire offers a scenic and enjoyable experience, with a mix of well-maintained roads, trails, and picturesque views,” explains Bike Fed Event Manager, Heather Rainer. “The city is surrounded by lush forests, rolling hills, and rivers, creating a perfect backdrop for cyclists.”

This RAW video produced by Volume One provides inspiration to participate.

RAW is an excellent opportunity to experience Wisconsin by bike, connect with the cycling community, and push personal limits. Support of RAW helps to make cycling in Wisconsin better for everyone. RAW is the cycling event that directly benefits people who ride a bike with proceeds going to Wisconsin Bike Fed programs that improve bike infrastructure, promote safety, and advance bike-friendly legislation.

Businesses and communities interested in information on how to support riders, RAW, and the Bike Fed through sponsorship opportunities may contact Events Manager Heather Rainer at heather@wisconsinbikefed.org.

As always, RAW promises to be fun, epic, and hard – but worth it.

Details about Ride Across Wisconsin routes, registration, and support are available at www.RideAcrossWisconsin.com. Bike Fed members are eligible for a registration discount.

About the Wisconsin Bike Fed

The Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin Educational Foundation, Inc. (AKA Wisconsin Bike Fed) was established as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in 1988 to cultivate, motivate, and unite residents, communities, businesses, and political leaders to move bicycling forward in Wisconsin through education, legislation, and involvement. For 36 years the Bike Fed has been the only statewide organization that advocates for better bicycling for everyone who rides a bike in Wisconsin:

• Advocate for cycling – including encouragement for the governor to include transportation access and environmental concerns in the proposed 2023-24 biennial budget.
• Provide programs to make bicycling safer and more accessible across the state – particularly in the state’s most populous urban communities of Milwaukee and Madison.
• Promote Wisconsin as an economic engine for cycling – highlighting scenic trails and emphasizing the many large and small businesses that support bicycling as direct producers, repairers, or vendors of bikes and related accessories, as well as the hospitality industry that benefits from cycling. According to the most recent impact study released by the governor’s office in 2020, consumers spent $1.42 billion in 2017 on direct bicycle-related expenditures, bringing funds into our businesses and state budget.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.