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GPS TRACKS WILL BE PROVIDED BY EMAIL TO REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS PRIOR TO EVENT


 
 
 
  • The Big Woods 200 is a two-day American Motorcyclist Association National Event. American Motorcycle Association membership is required.  Click "Here" to become an AMA member.
  • WI Off-Highway Motorcycle (OHM) Program sticker is required. 2 year resident Cost=$30. 5 day Trail pass =$20 
  • Off-highway motorcycle riding in Wisconsin Register your motorcycle at WI DNR OHM Reg
  • Registrations

    $175 per rider.

    $65 for guest meal packages, including a TShirt - There is a $50 Meal Pkg available WITHOUT a Shirt -

    Meal costs have been driven up substantially of late, and we had to adjust

    Permitted: A registration with one rider

    Permitted: A registration with one rider and one or more Guest Meal Packages

    Permitted: A registration for an Event Volunteer worker (non-rider) and one or more guest meal packages.

    Not Permitted: A registration with two riders

    Not Permitted: A registration with only a Guest Meal Package

  • No Refunds. But you can buy/sell/trade your entry here.

This event is a fund raiser for various local charities in Forest County and surrounding counties. All raffle and auction proceeds are donated to those great causes.  This is truly exciting and rewarding for the Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders to support our local community.

 

Dual Sport Route 
Dual Sport is a type of motorcycle riding which is a mix of off road trails connected with the use of roads.  Trails are used with permission and/or permits through the USFS, County forests, and private landowners. Trails range from 2 track, gravel, minimal pavement (as little as we can), and 20+ single track (Hero) sections that are optional - Saturday's route is usually about 125 miles and Sunday's route is usually about 75 miles (though miles and routes change often yearly). The motorcycles are street legal motorcycles that are fully off road capable. Knobby tires strongly recommended for the "Hero Sections"


Dual Sport GGR(Guided Group Ride)
As an alternative to Saturday’s main Dual Sport route, we also offer a Dual Sport Guided Group Ride (GGR). GGR is designed for riders who want to enjoy forest roads and trails (some mud, sand, single track, two track, and gravel) on a route that minimizes contact with the faster main route riders. Men and women of all ages are invited to participate. A pair of WDSR club members provide the navigation and support along the way. Riders can also use their own navigation without worrying of missing a turn nor getting lost. The GGR Trail Guide will ensure that all riders get to the Saturday lunch stop and then back to the Wabeno Fairgrounds in the afternoon – no rider will be left behind. We will have a short GGR Rider Meeting after Saturday’s main Rider Meeting before heading out on the GGR route. All GGR riders start out as a large group leaving the Wabeno Fairgrounds and then naturally separate into smaller faster/slower sub-groups in the initial few miles of the route. This allows the riders to complete the route at an enjoyable pace that more closely matches up to their abilities and experience. While we don’t offer WDSR GGR Trail Guides for the Sunday route, we typically see riders from Saturday form bonds, group up, and venture out on Sunday on their own. WDSR members cannot teach a person how to ride a motorcycle, but there’s a lot that can be learned when talking with experienced riders. For additional bike/rider prep tips click on the "About" tab on the WDSR home page.

Adventure Route
This ride is for larger multi-cylinder and big single-cylinder bikes, like the 1090R, GS1200, GS800, V-Strom, Super Tenere, Tiger, KLR650, and others, but all bikes are welcome. The route involves plenty of 4wd roads miles to develop new skills plus sandy roads, gravel roads, maybe a touch of mud or deeper sand, and very little asphalt. This ride will contain some more challenging, but optional "Hero" type off-road sections based upon rider input from previous events. Saturday's route is usually ~130 miles and Sunday's route is usually ~100 miles. Suitable off-road tires are required!

Lodging and Meals

This event is held in Wabeno, WI. Includes:

• Saturday Chili Feed Lunch and our Infamous Steak Dinner; and Sunday breakfast
• Paper Roll Chart and/or .gpx tracks
• Event T-shirt
• Free on-premises camping with NEW showers. No reservations. Limited hook-ups but we make space for all.
For non-rider guests a three-meal package can be purchased for $65, including a TShirt, or  $50 Without a TShirt (A $0 cost version of the package is for sponsor use only.)

The fairgrounds will be the central location for ride main activities - registration, start, finish, breakfast and dinner. Free camping is available at the fairgrounds. Lodging is also available at these local motels. Please call for rates and reservations.
1. Potowatomi Hotel & Casino(Carter WI) : (715) 473-6785. Located four miles south.  https://www.cartercasino.com/hotel 
2. Camp 20 Cabins Laona - Just South of Laona, 8 Mi No ot Wabeno fairgrounds, easy access to the ATV / Dual Sport Grade trail
3. Try VRBO.com or AirBnB.com for local homes for rent



Other Event Rules:

Max sound level=96 decibels. On premise sound testing will occur