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  • About Us

      Join us for our annual ride!

      About the Ride

      The Higround Bicycle Tour has been going on for over 40 years!

      Sponsorship

      There are plenty of opportunities to sponsor the ride, check here for all of our opportunities to show our riders the support they deserve!

      The History of the Ride

      What is the history of the Heroes Ride?

      Contact Us

      Want to know more about the ride? Find out how you can contact us!

  • Join Us

      Join one of our many routes! 

      Northern Route

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      Eastern Route

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The 41st Annual Heroes Ride Raises Over $62,000 for The Highground

The 41st Annual Heroes Ride Raises Over $62,000 for The Highground

Aug 12, 2025 | Events, Featured News, Heroes Ride News, Highground Heroes Ride, HomePageNews, News, PressRoom

Riders wave to the welcoming crowd as they arrive at The Highground on August 3 From August 1-3, 2025, cyclists from the Northern, Western, Eastern and Southwestern routes set off once again on their annual journey to The Highground. Three of these routes spanned...
41st Annual Heroes Ride: The Legacy Rolls on in La Crosse August 1

41st Annual Heroes Ride: The Legacy Rolls on in La Crosse August 1

Jul 10, 2025 | Events, Featured News, Heroes Ride News, Highground Heroes Ride, HomePageNews, News, PressRoom, Veterans Reads

On Saturday, August 2, a dedicated family of three will pack their support gear and lead the Southwestern Route riders for the 41st Annual Heroes Bike Tour—a ride rooted in remembrance and purpose.  This meaningful tradition began in 1985 when Tom Miller biked...
41st Annual Heroes Ride: The Legacy Rolls on in New Richmond August 1

41st Annual Heroes Ride: The Legacy Rolls on in New Richmond August 1

Jul 10, 2025 | Events, Featured News, Heroes Ride News, Highground Heroes Ride, HomePageNews, News, PressRoom, Veterans Reads

On Friday, August 1, cyclists with the Western Route will load up their support vehicles and set out on a meaningful three-day trek for the 41st Annual Heroes Bike Tour.  This ride traces its roots back to 1985 when Tom Miller pedaled 1,244 miles—each mile...
41st Annual Heroes Ride: The Legacy Rolls on in Appleton August 1

41st Annual Heroes Ride: The Legacy Rolls on in Appleton August 1

Jul 9, 2025 | Events, Featured News, Heroes Ride News, Highground Heroes Ride, HomePageNews, News, PressRoom, Veterans Reads

On Friday, August 1, bicyclists with the Eastern Route will pack their support vehicles and embark on a powerful three-day ride for the 41st Annual Heroes Bike Tour.  This longstanding event began in 1985 when Tom Miller cycled 1,244 miles—one for each Wisconsin...
41st Annual Heroes Ride: The Legacy Rolls on in Hayward August 1

41st Annual Heroes Ride: The Legacy Rolls on in Hayward August 1

Jul 9, 2025 | Events, Featured News, Heroes Ride News, Highground Heroes Ride, HomePageNews, News, PressRoom, Veterans Reads

On Friday, August 1, cyclists with the “Awesome Northern Route” will load their support vehicles and begin a three-day journey as part of the 41st Annual Heroes Bike Tour.  This powerful tradition began in 1985 when Tom Miller rode 1,244 miles across...
The Highground’s 41st Annual Heroes Ride: The Legacy Rolls On

The Highground’s 41st Annual Heroes Ride: The Legacy Rolls On

Jul 8, 2025 | Events, Featured News, Heroes Ride News, Highground Heroes Ride, HomePageNews, News, PressRoom, Veterans Reads

The Northern (top) and Southwestern (bottom) routes were all smiles after the milestone 40th ride Neillsville, Wis., July 8, 2025—On August 1, 2025, the longtime Northern, Western, Eastern and Southwestern routes will again begin their annual bicycle ride toward The...
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