Here are some nice Southwest Wisconsin bike routes I designed for day trips and touring. This area offers some of the best conditions in the U.S. for bike touring! Also known as the "Driftless" region, the topography is interesting, the numerous back roads are lightly traveled, the scenery is lovely, the downhills are fun, the small towns can be sweet, and there's a fair amount of camping. 

Warmshowers is a large network of people who will host you on your bike tour! There's a one-time registration fee of $30; overnight stays are free! We've stayed at about a dozen places -- especially in areas where there's no camping -- and they've all been spectacular hosts!

I wrote an article to help you choose a touring bike (2020).

Want gearing that's more biker-friendly? See my article about using a double instead of the ubiquitious triple.

Adventure Cyclist is an inspiring print magazine geared towards cycle touring.

Before doing a long ride, check out these tips for long-distance biking (oh, bummer... there's a paywall now) and tips for adjusting your bike for comfort (I can help; just  contact me). 

There's a Wisconsin bike touring meetup you might want to join (I'm a member).

Consider joining the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin; they do great bike advocacy work, and you'll get a discount on certain items at some bike stores. 

I'm working on a weather website which will be helpful for bikers and other outdoor enthusiasts; this is currently a "draft" (get it?).