Northern Tier Cross-Country Bike Tour: Western Half
36 Day Cross-Country Bike Tour
Tour Information
Are you interested in bicycling across the country on the Northern Tier route? We've cut the tour in half to make it easier on your busy schedule. We will run the Western half of the Northern Tier Bike Tour from Washington to North Dakota in 2026 and the Eastern half of the Northern Tier Bike Tour from North Dakota to Maine in 2027. We last ran these trips several years ago and it will be just as long until we're able to do them again. Come bike what many cyclists believe to be the prettiest cross-country bike route of them all!
Bike Tour dates and daily itinerary are tentative. The price will be determined once they are confirmed.
Advanced
1863 miles with an average of 55 miles per day with 5 rest days. You’ll experience all types of terrain in all types of weather. Advanced cycling level. Easier with an e-bike and shuttling.
All lodging, breakfasts, dinners and snacks on riding days, SAG stops every 20 miles, luggage transfers every day, detailed maps, cue sheets and GPS files, a bike maintenance class, mechanical instruction and support, state line crossing parties, send-off banquet, celebration dinner, and trained guides.
We will set rental prices for bicycles, but we highly recommend that you use your own bike for this tour.
Fly into Seattle, WA on the first day of the tour and out of Fargo, ND on the last day of the tour.
"It met expectations and then some. In addition to seeing the country at a cyclist pace, I rode with some FANTASTIC women. Renewed friendships and made new life-long friends. I met some personal challenges on the bike that I’m proud of."
Beyond my expectations. The organization was fantastic, support was great, and above all, it was such a great group of women to spend time with. Everyone was so positive, supportive and friendly.
Northern Tier Cross-Country Bike Tour Details
We’ll start this Western Segment of the Northern Tier Cross-Country Tour in Anacortes, WA by dipping our tires into the Pacific Ocean and then continue over back roads of the northernmost part of the United States. We’ll bike past Cascades National Park and through Glacier National Park. We’ll cross the states of Washington, Idaho, Montana and North Dakota. We’ll see some of the most beautiful areas of the country. In a little over a month, we’ll celebrate our accomplishment in Fargo, North Dakota.
Along the way you’ll experience scenic, rural America and small town hospitality. Our van carries your luggage. Dry, warm beds and a hot shower await you every night at our hotels. No camping for us!
There will be four rest days over the course of the trip. We schedule these at scenic stops where there is an opportunity to explore the area. We strongly believe in giving everyone time to see the natural wonders of our country and to relax and keep our bodies healthy and strong.
We give you descriptive, “can't get lost” maps by Adventure Cycling and our own detailed cue sheets and GPS electronic voice cues to show you the way.
Everyone rides at her own pace. Our supportive atmosphere for and by women helps each of us accomplish more than we ever thought possible.
Cross-Country Bike Tour Highlights
- Cascades National Park
- Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge
- Going to the Sun Road
- Crossing the Continental Divide
- Crystal & Kootenai Waterfalls
- Libby Dam
- Lake Koocanusa
- Glacier National Park
- Small town charm across the northwest
We offer healthy, home-cooked meals prepared by our traveling chef who understands the “performance food” needed to undertake such a challenge. She'll accommodate food allergies and provide a non-meat protein source for vegetarians, but if you require a vegan or gluten-free diet, there will be a small surcharge.
We offer a reasonable price. You’ll find we have the cheapest per day rate for any hotel cross-country bike touring company.
We limit the group size to 25 plus staff. You’re neither alone nor anonymous. We guarantee you’ll make some lifelong friends along the way.
TO JOIN: Sign up by making your non-refundable, non-transferable registration deposit of $300. We will require payments starting six months out from the start of the tour. The full balance of the tour cost will be due 75 days prior to the tour. Save 2% if you make your payments by check.
DISCOUNTS: Save 2% by paying by check, Zelle or wire transfer.
TRIP INSURANCE: We will provide you with a source for trip cancellation/interruption insurance. We strongly recommend insurance, especially for a trip of this magnitude.
TOUR DETAILS: Help on training, transportation, packing, and an itinerary will be sent upon receipt of your registration fee. We will also provide you with periodic Prep Talk newsletters to help you prepare for the trip. For more information, including references and links to blogs kept by past participants, contact us and we’d be happy to send you more details.