The Big Woods 200 is a two-day American Motorcyclist Association National Event that’s also a fund raiser for various local charities in Wisconsin’s Forest County and surrounding areas. All raffle and auction proceeds are donated to those great causes.

The event includes a dual sport route with trails that are used with permission and/or permits through the USFS, County forests, and private landowners. Trails range from two-track, gravel, minimal pavement (as little as we can), and more than 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).

As an alternative to Saturday’s main Dual Sport route, organizers also offer a Dual Sport Guided Group Ride (GGR). The 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.

Organizers are also offering an adventure ride for larger multi-cylinder and big single-cylinder bikes. The route involves plenty of 4WD roads 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” sections based upon rider input from previous events. Saturday’s route is usually about 130 miles and Sunday’s route is usually about 100 miles.

Details: Big Woods 200 2024