Northern Tier West Cross-Country Bike Tour Testimonials
| Here’s What Women Have To Say About Our Women-Only Cross Country Bicycle Tours |
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Lois N, Southern Tier 2010
62, Conshohocken, PA "What a wonderful, wonderful tour. It was the hardest, most thrilling thing I have ever done in my life. WomanTours is the best at taking care of every detail so all we had to do was ride and have fun with each other." |
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Shelley H, Southern Tier 2010
48, Prince George, BC "The trip gave me everything that I was looking for and more. It was exactly what I was anticipating and I received more then I could have imagined. Spending 2 months with incredible women, great food and breathtaking scenery is the most selfish thing any woman could do for herself. Plus biking everyday ... life is good." |
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Clark T, Meandering Mississippi 2007, Southern Tier 2008, Northwest Loop 2009
67, Memphis TN "WomanTours proved to be a good company for me to fulfill a long time dream of going cross-country when I retired. There’s nothing like such an experience as hearing the birds, seeing the fields, the hills and dales, farms and cities, and yes, sometimes struggling up long climbs, to know that it’s possible to stretch one’s self and physically accomplish more than you ever dreamed you could." |
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Janet B, Meandering Mississippi 2007, Southern Tier 2009
70, Sacramento, CA "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." |
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Pat W, Southern Tier 2008, Northwest Loop 2009
61, Jeffersonville, VT "tour was a personal, long-time goal...physically and emotionally challenging!" |
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Penny B., Southern Tier 2008, Northwest Loop 2009
69, Honolulu, HI "It was a 10+ trip in all areas. Denise was an excellent guide with just the right combination of a helpful and willing attitude to exhibiting a sense of confidence and knowledge. Linda cannot be surpassed as a top rated chef – love her and her cooking." |
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Ellen M, Southern Tier 2008
53, Brattleboro, VT "It was as close to being a kid as I can imagine – going out and riding my bike all day and coming home to a home-cooked meal, a shower and a bed (that I didn’t even have to make the next morning)!" |
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Janice S, Southern Tier 2008
68, Sacramento, CA "Thank you WT for a fabulous experience and adventure in biking across the country! It was quite an accomplishment and one that I will never forget. In my mind’s eye I can still see the beautiful fields of wildflowers, the vastness of the desert, the winding climbs of the Texas hill country, and the awesome coast of Alabama and Florida! Some things cannot be captured with a camera, but memories are there to remind me of the beauty of our USA!" |
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Susan K, Southern Tier 2007
55, Medina OH "Thank you for this wonderful opportunity - to tour and grow as a woman in this riding community. Each woman on this tour enriched my life. Each road, town, shopkeeper, gave me a greater awareness of America. Each dawn brought me new hope for a new experience, each evening left me proud, fulfilled and tired. Thank you." |
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Rebecca B, Southern Tier 2007, Underground Railroad 2008
60, Montrose, PA "know, it still doesn’t seem TOTALLY real that I actually DID this x-c ride. Somehow the more I think about it, the more amazing it becomes. WomanTours is to be commended for organizing and running such a fantastic tour. " |
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Karen B, Southern Tier 2006
43, San Antonio, TX "My advice - Don’t let your fears get in your way. I cannot put into words the way the trip affected my life. It was the most incredibly empowering experience." |
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Gizele P, Southern Tier 2005
43, Mississauga, Ont, CANADA "This tour was a life-changing experience; it surpassed my expectations by a long shot! This ride/journey was fabulous. Looking back, I am in awe of all the logistics that had to fall into place in order for this to have happened. Bravo to WomanTours!" |
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Kathy C, Southern Tier 2005
60, Springton PA "On a scale of 1 to 10, this was a 35!" |
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Virginia S Northern Tier 2004
52, Athens GA "SAG support was wonderful. They tried to provide the snacks we asked for. They were encouraging and knowledgeable. They were very concerned about us if we did not appear on time and came back to find us. " |
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Sue R, Southern Tier 2004
Waukesha WI "This trip will live on in my memory as the best thing I ever allowed myself to do. In a kind, supportive atmosphere I faced and conquered challenges I never thought I could. What I am taking from this trip will be with me for the rest of my life. The friendships, the experiences, the memories. Our group has vowed to stay in touch and reunite periodically. These new bonds of friendship will make that happen. Thank you so much for offering such an opportunity to a bunch of “mature women”! " |
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Jane Hackenburg, Southern Tier 2002
"What you have done for women our age cannot be measured. I thank you for changing my view of the world and my attitude towards aging. I feel inspired." |
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Joan Robinson, Southern Tier 2001
"I believe riding with WomanTours Cross Country...is an Adventure of a Lifetime. The challenges conquered, friendships made, strength gained both physically and personally. [It]...is a GIFTED experience that every woman deserves to give herself....with the proper training and great attitude to venture into the unknown...this trek is an achievable goal. I plan to do the Northern Tier in 2004...and to think the most I did on a daily basis was 14 miles around my lake!!!!" |
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We will be happy to provide you with names and contact information of women who have bicycled our cross country tours. Please contact our office.
Diaries & Essays 2011 Northern Tier Eastern Segment Cross Country Blogs #2 Judie DavidsonCarolyn Froeberg Kit Fruscione Peggy Kehew Ellen Martyn Clark Taylor Elisabeth Tully Susan Rosenthal 2011 Northern Tier Eastern Segment Cross Country Blogs #1 Sue HersmanSara Hopper Donna Quartaro & Bev Junginger Rhonda Rose Rita Rowe 2011 Southern Tier Cross Country Blogs Ruth DudgeonMarge Galloway Katherine Jeter Eva Laevastu Fiona McTavish Lisa Meerts-Brandsma Liz Siaba Linda Tilley 2010 Northern Tier Cross Country Blogs Vicky ChapmanSherrie Kingsley Kathy Leonard Ellen Martyn Barbara Minnick Mary Palmberg Clark Taylor Linda Tilley 2010 Southern Tier Cross Country Blogs JoAnn BaryLinda Beiler Karen Cooper Leslie Colvin Sue Hersman Suzanne Howze Kathy Kirby Katy Lemley Lois Nafziger Rita Rowe 2009 Southern Tier Cross Country Blogs Patty GadarianMarni Harang Peggy Kehew Nancy Kelley Laurey Masterton Carol Moehrke Marci Silverman Elisabeth Tully 2008 Southern Tier Cross Country Blogs Cheryl BermanPhyllis Biegun Video Interview Penny Bradley Mary Kay Engel Ellen Martyn Barbara Minnick Debbie Smythe Jan Sward Clark Taylor Blogs and Essays from Previous Years 2008 Underground Railroad (Sue Rapp’s Blog)2007 Meandering Mississippi Diary 2007 Meandering Mississippi (Sue Rapp’s Blog) 2007 Southern Tier Diary (Anne’s Blog) 2007 Southern Tier Diary (Retta’s Blog) 2006 Southern Tier Diary #2 1998 Southern Tier Essay |
35 Day Cross-Country Bike Tour
Dates:
• TBD
Tour Start: Anacortes, WA
Tour End: Fargo, ND
Average Mileage: 55 miles daily
Total Mileage: 1,609 miles
Twice as many rest days and lowest average mileage of any transamerica tour!
Trip Price:
Includes: All lodging, breakfasts, dinners and snacks on riding days, SAG support, detailed maps and cue sheets, one bike maintenance class, mechanical instruction and support, state line crossing parties, send-off banquet and celebration dinner.
Van Support: We carry your luggage, and you if necessary.
Single Upgrade:
(Sorry, singles may not be available for some nights)
Rental Bike: Not available for cross country tours.
Participants: 30 women, maximum
For a free DVD of our cross country tours, request a catalog
