Ride Across Wisconsin (RAW) - Wisconsin Bike Fed

Registration opens January 4, 2026

Eau Claire • July 11, 2026

Experience one of the most scenic, challenging, and downright joyful one-day rides in the state: Ride Across Wisconsin (RAW) returns to Eau Claire on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Start and finish on the riverfront at Phoenix Park and choose the distance that fits your goals — from a family-friendly 10-mile loop, metric century, century to a full 175-mile epic.

The basics

When: Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Where: Phoenix Park / Eau Claire riverfront (start/finish).
Ride options: 175-mile loop, 100-mile (century) loop, 60-mile loop, and a 10-mile Family Ride.
RAW website: Ride Across Wisconsin
Registration & policy highlights: Register online (details on the event site). Note the event has a no-refund, no-deferral policy and registration deadlines apply — check the registration page for cutoff dates. Registration closes June 30 at midnight.
Price: For one week only—January 4 through January 10 at midnight—registration will follow a special pay-per-mile pricing format. Once that week wraps up, registration jumps by $25 on January 11 and rises another $25 on April 1 — so the sooner you sign up, the more you save!

Why ride RAW in Eau Claire?

Eau Claire is a bike-friendly city with dozens of paved and unpaved trails, riverfront riding and easy access to the Chippewa River State Trail — perfect for warming up before the big day or making a weekend of it. The region’s mix of quiet county roads, river views, and small-town scenery makes the RAW loops both beautiful and varied.

What to expect on course

Expect well-marked routes, staffed rest stops and aid stations, and friendly, experienced ride support. Routes loop around Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley, so you’ll see riverfront scenery, rolling farmland and quaint little towns. Detailed route maps and start times can be found on the official event site.

Travel & lodging

RAW organizers provide a list of recommended hotels and campgrounds in and around Eau Claire; rooms tend to fill quickly so book early. Riders are responsible for their own travel — the event does not provide mass transportation. For regional planning, Visit Eau Claire has an extensive trail network and visitor resources for places to eat, bike and explore.

Family & beginner friendly

New to long rides? The 10-mile Family Ride is geared toward riders of all ages and experience levels and is a great introduction to festival-style riding in a safe, supportive environment. The 60-mile option offers an intermediate challenge, while the 100 and 175 mile loops are intended for strong, experienced road riders.

Explore Eau Claire — plan a mini-trip

Make a weekend of it: ride the city trails, check out downtown breweries and cafes, and explore local mountain-bike and gravel options if you want to extend the adventure before or after RAW. Visitor guides and maps are available through Visit Eau Claire and Volume One.

FAQ

How do I register? Online through the event’s registration portal; check the official Ride Across Wisconsin site. Ride Across Wisconsin
Are refunds allowed? The event is run with a no-refund, no-deferral policy.
Is support provided on course? Yes — rest stops and aid stations are part of the route. Bike Patrol and certified mechanics will also be on the route.

Ready to ride?

Register and find full event details, packet pickup times, route maps and the lodging list at the official Ride Across Wisconsin website. We can’t wait to see you roll through Eau Claire on July 11, 2026 — it’s going to be epic, hard and absolutely worth it.