Cheese Wheel Classic Bike Race

The Tour of America's Dairyland Comes to West Allis!

West Allis Cheese WHeel Classic Brought to
You by West Allis Cheese & Sausage Shoppe

An exciting new leg of the 2022 Tour of America’s Dairyland is hitting the streets of West Allis! This annual 11-day bike race was founded in 2009 and brings tours to 11 different communities in Southeast Wisconsin, making it the largest competitive road cycling series in the nation. However, this is the first time it is coming to the City of West Allis!

Tuesday, June 21 will feature a Becher Street neighborhood route for the “Cheese Wheel Classic” brought to you by West Allis Cheese and Sausage Shoppe. We are so excited for this race, brought to you in partnership with the City of West Allis and presented by New Glarus.

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FAQs About the Bike Race

What is the Tour of America’s Dairyland (ToAD)? 

According to ToAD, the Tour of America’s Dairyland launched in 2009 when several Milwaukee-area cycling enthusiasts came together to start this multi-day road race. Each year, they welcome nearly 1,100 men and women pro and amateur athletes from more than 40 U.S. states and 15 countries, with an average of 450 people racing daily. But ToAD is more than cycling…it’s a massive neighborhood block party complete with entertainment, family fun, and kids’ activities. And it’s free to come and watch. 

What day and time does this start, and how long does it go? 

The race will be held Tuesday, June 21 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

I'm a resident. Will there be changes to my garbage and recycling pickup? 

There will not be disruptions to your garbage or recycling pickup. We are avoiding any servicing concerns with the race being held on Tuesday, June 21. 

What are the races?

Please view the latest race schedule (PDF).

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How is this being paid for? Where will the City come up with the money? 

Sponsorships will fund the event and no City property tax dollars will be used. 

What is the route and who chose the route? 

The course experts at ToAD evaluated and chose the race route for maximum functionality and enjoyment. Please find the route pictured to the right, with the expectation that the race start/finish is near W. Becher St. and S. 71st Street.

Will there be food available? 

There will be food available and there will also be porta-potties on site. Also, you are not allowed to carry in alcohol. 

West Allis 2022 Bike Race Map - corrected

Skylar & Sam Schneider

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