Are you a cyclist? If so, we have the ride for you! It’s called TOUR DA YOOP, EH, and is a total of 1,200 miles in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This epic ride traverses some of the most beautiful and pristine wilderness in the United States. Each summer, cyclists converge through the UP for this incredible experience. Check out detailed information about the ride below, and be ready to pedal your way to fun.
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Are You Ready for the Tour Da Loop, Eh?
The UP is a biker’s paradise, and cyclists come from all over the country to ride. One can ride for 100 miles in the UP and sometimes see less than 10 cars. You are more likely to see a moose on the side of the road than have a car blast their horn behind you.
The route for this ride provides 1,200 miles of riding over 10 days, with approximately 120 miles of riding each day. One of the great things about the Tour Day Loop, Eh, is that you can choose to ride all of it or only certain sections. Choose to ride the whole loop, the western section (600 miles), the eastern section (360 miles), or only certain days. Most cyclists ride road bikes, but mountain, fat bike, cyclocross, trike, triathlon, or other human-powered cycles are welcome. The Upper Peninsula has the natural goods to deliver! Register, show up, and ride.
Registration includes transportation of your personal items from each day’s host hotel to the next, rider support, water stations, a simple breakfast daily, and more. Grab your helmet and cycling shorts, and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime.
Here is what to expect:
- Day 1 – Manistique to Escanaba – 103.8 mi, +1,367 ft elevation gain
- Day 2 – Escanaba to Iron Mountain – 127.6 mi, +3337 ft elevation gain
- Day 3 – Iron Mountain to Ironwood – 129.1 mi, +4442 ft elevation gain
- Day 4 – Ironwood to Houghton – 128.0 mi, +4151 ft elevation gain
- Day 5 – Around Copper Harbor – 117.4 mi, +3360 ft elevation gain
- Day 6 – Houghton to Marquette – 113.4 mi, +4791 ft elevation gain
- Day 7 – Marquette to Grand Marais – 107.4 mi, +3398 ft elevation gain
- Day 8 – Grand Marais to Sault Ste. Marie – 133.5 mi, +1976 ft elevation gain
- Day 9 – Sault Ste. Marie to St. Ignace – 122.1 mi, +1654 ft elevation gain
- Day 10 – St. Ignace to Manistique – 126.2 mi, +2303 ft elevation gain
If you love cycling, be sure to come back to Michigan for a winter adventure with fat tire biking in the snow! Cycling not your thing, but you still want to discover all the amazing things to do and see on the Upper Peninsula? Check out our “Choose Your Own UP Adventure” blog post!
Relax and Unwind in a Vacation Rental Cottage or Cabin
Before and after your ride, you can stay at various Freshwater Vacation Rentals cottages and cabins near Manistique, Houghton, Marquette, and Sault Ste. Marie to unwind and relax those tired biking muscles. We offer a variety of accommodations that are perfect for before or after the challenging Tour Da Yoop, Eh. This is a fantastic option for those traveling with family or wanting to host a group getaway as part of the tour.
Check out the Tour Da Yoop, Eh’s website, and then go to our website to find the cottages and cabins closest to where you will ride. Click below to view our beautiful vacation rentals on the Upper Peninsula. With over 60 rentals to choose from, we certainly have one that is right for your adventure needs.