The Journey
For the true explorers.
Self-Supported Rides > The Journey
For those looking for a little more.
The Journey is Tour Da Yoop, Eh and then some. It’s for those that might take months to explore all the Upper Peninsula has to offer. Cut each section into as many days as you’d like. This is your journey.
THE BASICS
Journey riders get a little more
than Tour Da Yoop, Eh riders. TDY is about Chasing Plaid and cycling 1,200 miles across 10 days. The Journey guides you all the way to the furthest reaches of the U.P., including the tip of Marinette and the end of US-41.
We’ll give you the Orange Camo Jersey and the routes. We’ll also give you all the hotel information, but we suspect that Journey riders are more likely to pack a tent. They tend to ride 60-70 miles, and then stay in an area for a few days, really getting to experience the beauty and the people.
Nothing is impossible.
Our first Journey riders Ken and Dani made a blog of their experience. Check it out at brakefreerunfree.com.
We crossed paths with them overnight in Grand Marais during our annual event in 2021. Maybe we’ll see you, too!
It doesn’t matter how long it takes.
The Journey is for riders that want to break the 10 sections into multiple days of riding. You might log 1,500 or more miles by the time you are done. We have a specially-colored Plaid Jersey for those who complete their journey: the Green Plaid.
Getting started is simple. Purchase the awesome Orange Camo Jersey ($150), and we’ll email you the routes. What you do from there is up to you. It’s your journey.
There is an additional $150 fee if you plan on riding all ten sections and getting the Plaid Jersey. Contact us to get access to the ordering page.
THE ROUTE
Prepare for a journey.
The Journey is a modified version of the Tour Da Yoop, Eh that attempts to reach every nook and cranny within the Upper Peninsula. Experience more than 1,200 miles of pure U.P. riding over ten sections that average out to about 120 miles each.
Sections starting from Manistique, clockwise:
Manistique to Escanaba (below)
a. Yellow path (99.2 mi, +1274 ft)
b. Red path (114.9 mi, +1579 ft)
Escanaba to Iron Mountain (156.3 mi, +3937 ft)
Iron Mountain to Ironwood (below)
a. Blue path (129.1 mi, +4442 ft)
b. Brown path (137.5 mi, +4993 ft)
Ironwood to Houghton (below)
a. Green path (128.0 mi, +4151 ft)
b. Red path (138.7 mi, +4739 ft)
Around Copper Harbor (122.1 mi, +3513 ft)
Houghton to Marquette (113.4 mi, +4791 ft)
a. Blue path (113.8 mi, +4788 ft)
b. Green path (118.2 mi, +4854 ft)
Marquette to Grand Marais (106.8 mi, +3240 ft)
Grand Marais to Sault Ste. Marie (133.5 mi, +1976 ft)
Sault Ste. Marie to St. Ignace (122.1 mi, +1654 ft)
St. Ignace to Manistique (125.5 mi, +2276 ft)
TRANSPORTATION
By Bike
If you came on a bike, we can trust that you know your way around.
By car
There are numerous connection points where you (and friends) can station cars for your ride. Check out our transportation page to learn more.
We also include our map of north-south connections in the U.P. with your purchase for your convenience.
By plane
Detroit isn’t the only place near the U.P. to fly to! We recommend Delta County Airport in Escanaba if you’re starting in Manistique. Otherwise here are some other options:
Sawyer International Airport near Marquette
Houghton County Memorial Airport in Houghton
Ford Airport in Iron Mountain
Chippewa County International Airport in Sault Ste. Marie
LEARN MORE
While this page provides a brief rundown of the ride, our website contains a wealth of information about Upper Peninsula biking. Browse around or follow our suggestions below for further reading. Otherwise, the checkout tile is right beneath this section. See you soon!
Rider Central
Dig into the details of this ride and others by Tour Da Yoop, Eh.
Blog
Read about experiences and exciting information involving Tour Da Yoop, Eh.
Training Plan
View our resources on how to prepare for and take care of yourself during the ride.
Jerseys
Ogle our custom jerseys, a special design for each ride.
GET YOUR JERSEY & ROUTES
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