You are invited to participate in our newest Shuttleguy Tours adventure, the Wisconsin Parks Ride, or as we have come to know it, WISPRIDE.

We offer you six days of biking in some of the most scenic areas of Wisconsin. We have also worked closely with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Parks, to secure camping accommodations in five of the "gems" in the crown of our award winning state parks system.

We start and end our six day loop tour at Wyalusing State Park, located on the banks of the mighty Mississippi. The park is located high on a bluff above the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi rivers.   In nearby Prairie du Chien, tour the Villa Louis and experience Victorian life during the 19th century as you visit the estate of one of Wisconsin's most prosperous families.

We climb out of Devil's Lake park and head though downtown Baraboo, home of the Circus World Museum, a popular tourist stop. We leave Baraboo passing through the historic downtown area on our way to  Reedsburg and the final ride to Mirror Lake State Park, our home for the next two nights. Get plenty of rest tonight because tomorrow will be action packed.

Day Four
Today is our layover day. Take a loop ride along the Wisconsin River or spend the day off the bike. It's a great time to just relax around camp, take a swim in Mirror Lake or hike the trail system. For those wanting more activity you will have a hard time deciding among the many options. Of course there is Wisconsin Dells with scenic boat trips, waterslide parks and the famous "strip". There is also the Ho Chunk casino, International Crane Founda- tion, or visit the Aldo Leopold  Center celebrating the life of the well known conservationist.


Day Five
From Mirror Lake we head south towards Spring Green, home of the world famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. Tour the picturesque village of Spring Green with its many quaint shops. For those interested, there are four types of tours offered at the Frank Lloyd Wright facility and lunch is available in  Visitor Center located in the Riverview Terrace. We'll have a few challenging hills left as we climb out of the Wisconsin River valley towards Governor Dodge State Park.

Day Six
As we head south out of the park we'll ride through Dodgeville, home of the world class retailer Lands' End. We'll ride by the huge order and shipping complex and for those interested a tour has been arranged. (Sorry, no free samples!). From Dodgeville, we head south to Mineral Point. Mineral Point is a "must see"! Reminiscent of a rural English village, and nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of southwest Wisconsin, Mineral Point offers century old stone cottages and downtown buildings now home to renowned artists' studios, galleries and specialty shops. Be sure to stop by Pendarvis, a cluster of restored stone houses located on Shake Rag Street and find out the origin of the street's name. From Mineral Point, it's a right turn as we head back to Wyalusing State Park.  As you ride the final miles from Union to Wyalusing you'll think back over the week and wonder how it went by so fast! The memories and new friends you made will be with you forever as you approach the final surprise of the ride! At Wyalusing, it's time to shake hands, say goodbye and a have a safe journey home.   See you next year!

This will be a challenging ride but worth every pedal rotation! Be part of this inaugural ride!

Register early to insure you are part of this ride in 2010!

Shuttleguy is looking for summer tour staff including Tour Managers, Manager Assistants, and Camp Assistants.

What better way to see the country! From the western Bike Tour of Colorado to the eastern Oklahoma Free Wheel, enjoy the great outdoors and work with some of the best bicycling clients around. Almost as fun as riding the tours yourself!

Lodging, food and transportation included. Flexible schedule, work part of the summer or all of it.



Can't get away yourself? Pass this link on to friends, children or others who might be interested. No bicycling experience necessary. Memories to last a lifetime.