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2020 Michigan
Ride Calendar
the essential guide to organized bicycling events
RIDE WITH LMB IN 2020
JUNE 6
JUNE 18-21
JULY 11-18
AUG 1-8
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Wouldn’t you rather be on a bike right now?
Flying along with nothing between you and the
ground but two tubes of pressurized rubber? Feel-
ing the burn in your legs as they power you through
yet another mile of pure unadulterated freedom?
Because that’s exactly what a bike means: freedom.
Freedom from gas prices, car repairs, bad traffic,
sitting too long. The chance to move like the wind on
your own steam. Trouble is, it’s tough out there for
people on bikes. No respect. Nobody in your corner.
Well, you’ve got us. We’re the League of Michigan
Bicyclists. We’ve got your back. We tell the folks in
Lansing what people on bikes need to be safe. We get
laws passed - like the law that drivers have to give
at least 3 feet of space when they pass you on your
bike. That was us. We got that one through. That’s
not all. We’ve got plans. Big plans. Just one thing: they
can’t happen without you. Time to step up. Become
a member today at LMB.org/join. Let’s ride.
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GRETCHEN WH
ITMER STATE OF MICHIGA
GOVERNOR
DE PA RT M EN T N
O F TR AN SP O RT
LANSING
AT IO N
PAUL C. AJEGBA
DIRECTOR
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MICHIGAN RIDE ABOUT THE LEAGUE OF
MICHIGAN BICYCLISTS
CALENDAR 2020 The League of Michigan Bicyclists (LMB) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3)
statewide membership organization working to promote bicycling
and the safety of all bicyclists on Michigan roadways, and to improve
lives through bicycling.
The Michigan Ride Calendar is a signature annual publication of the League of
Michigan Bicyclists (LMB). LMB distributes over 40,000 copies annually, making it the Through promotion, education, and advocacy, LMB works to create
essential resource for cycling enthusiasts in Michigan and beyond. This publication is a state where cycling is safe, comfortable, and convenient for all. We
made possible by the support of LMB members and donors, the Michigan Department believe that a connected, engaged, and thriving cycling community
of Transportation, and our advertisers. will lead to a stronger, sustainable, and healthier Michigan. We seek
equality for and engagement from all cyclists across Michigan, and
The online version of the Michigan Ride Calendar is regularly updated by event strive to be the voice of cyclists and represent their interests at all
organizers. View the most current listings at LMB.org/ridecal. levels of state and local government.
LMB supports and leads efforts to preserve and rebuild safe neigh-
borhoods and streets. We partner and cooperate with state and local
agencies and other like-minded groups to encourage various cycling
programs and projects. LMB seeks to educate bicyclists, motorists,
engineers, and law enforcement. Our effort to do this includes the
development of the award winning What Every Michigan Bicyclist Must
LMB TOURS & EVENTS Know booklet, training programs for law enforcement, and resources
for parents, bicycle commuters, and everyone who rides a bike.
LMB Tours underwrite the education and advocacy work of LMB. Our fully supported
tours are designed to show off the very best bicycling in Michigan. Join us in 2020 as The easiest way to get involved in LMB is by becoming a member or
we cycle Michigan’s picturesque Great Lakes’ shorelines, canopied forest roads, and making a donation. Each supporter helps to amplify our voice and
through historic and friendly towns. Tour proceeds fund LMB’s Micro-Grant Program political clout, moving us towards a more bicycle-friendly Michigan.
for bicycling initiatives across the state and support LMB’s advocacy and education
efforts, including our Bike and Ped Safety Education series and What Every Michigan
Bicyclists Must Know booklets. In addition to our tours, LMB also hosts an annual Learn more at www.LMB.org
Bicycle and Trail Advocacy Day at the State Capitol (see ad on page 8). Look for events
with the LMB label to support making Michigan bicycling better!
Board of Directors:
$1 PER RIDER EVENTS Meredith Begin, Vice Chair
Tracy Besek
Henry Ford II
Stephen Hannon, AICP
LMB’s $1 Per Rider Program ($1PR) gives cycling events a simple way to support Beth Brandvain Micheal Reuter, Treasurer
LMB’s mission. These events pledge to donate $1 to LMB for every rider that registers. Norman Cox, Secretary Steven Roach
Your participation helps fund important LMB projects. They are highlighted in blue Bill Danly Bryan Waldman
throughout the publication. Lindsey DesArmo, Chair Jeff Wirth
LMB MEMBER EVENTS Staff:
Current member shops, clubs, businesses, and organizations (as of 2/1/20) are listed on John Lindenmayer Terry Barnes
page 30. Please support these fantastic partners that join us in making Michigan Executive Director Director of Tours
bicycling better! Learn more about LMB membership at www.LMB.org/join or on the Allison Quast Scott Neumann
inside back cover.
KEY
Development Director Outreach Coordinator
Matt Penniman Erin Sloan-Turner
EVENT CATEGORY: Communications Director Education Coordinator
LMB Event LMB
(All proceeds support LMB programs)
$1 Per Rider Event The Michigan Ride Calendar is mailed to all LMB members. This
(Event donates $1 per rider to LMB)
$1PR publication is also available at MDOT Welcome Centers, Convention
& Visitors Bureaus, bicycle shops, and at numerous bicycle-related
EVENT TYPE: events throughout the year.
Road/Multi-Use Trail Event Submissions: To appear in the Michigan Ride Calendar,
Mountain Bike event organizers must submit their bicycle-related events online every
fall. To ensure your event appears in the 2021 publication, submit your
Multi-Sport event at LMB.org/ridecal before October 31, 2020.
Gravel Advertising: Reach more than 40,000 bicycle enthusiasts! Learn
Other more about advertising opportunities in the Michigan Ride Calendar
and other LMB publications by contacting us at (517) 334-9100.
DOE: Day of event registration
Max: Maximum number of riders permitted
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1/1 Wed (& 2021) 1/20 Mon (& 2021) 3/15 Sun 3/28 Sat
POLAR RHINO RIDE AND MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WATERLOO G&G GRAVEL DIRTY 30 GRAVEL
CHILI COOKOFF MEMORIAL RIDE 2020 ROAD RACE BIKE RACE
Start: Clarkston - Campbell- Start: Detroit - Wayne State: Start: Grass Lake - Big Portage Start: Saranac - Ionia County, Saranac
Richmond American Legion DOE: Yes McGregor Memorial Conference Lake State Park DOE: Yes Distance: Michigan DOE: Yes Distance: 16, 30 &
Distance: 7, 16 mi $: $25, after 12/27 Center DOE: Yes Distance: 10 miles 50K/100K $: $60 50 miles $: $30+
$30, ch/sr. disc $: Free 3rd Annual Max: 600 Dirty 30 Gravel
8th Annual Tour de Troit | info@tour- 5th Annual Max: 700 Epic Races Bike Race | Raymond Passchier (616)
32nd Annual Max: unlimited de-troit.org https://tour-de-troit.org/ Eva Solomon (734) 585-7101 821-3948 | rpasschier@yahoo.com
Flying Rhino Cycling Club mlk-memorial-ride info@epicraces.com dirtythirtygravelgrinder.com
Anne Schwartz (248) 625-7000 waterloogritandgravel.com
cycloanne@yahoo.com 2/9 Sun 4/1 - 11/1 Daily
flyingrhinocc.com/flying-rhino-back- 3/21 Sat $1PR
40-events CYCLEFIT ANNUAL WHEELHOUSE DETROIT
ENDURANCE SPORTS MELTING MANN DIRT BICYCLE TOURS
1/12 Sun (& 2021) $1PR SWAP MEET ROAD BIKE CHALLENGE Start: Detroit - Wheelhouse Detroit
Start: Fenton - Fenton Winery & Start: Vandalia - Vandalia Village DOE: Yes Distance: ranges 5-40
FROSTED FAT TIRE Brewery DOE: Yes Distance: 0 $: Free Office/Youth Cente DOE: Yes miles; typically 10-15
FAT BIKE RELAYS Entry / $10 bike / $25 Table Distance: 24 Mile, 25 Mile and 60 $: $35 per rider / $45 w/ bike rental
Start: Three Rivers - The Pit DOE: Yes 6th Annual Max: 500 Cyclefit Mile $: $50
Distance: 25 Mile & 50 Mile $: $50 Melting Mann is a Dirt Road 13th Season Wheelhouse Detroit
Sports Club | Matt (810) 750-2348 Kelli B Kavanaugh (313) 971-6672
per rider/ $200 per team hes92861@charter.net Challenge for Mountain Bike, Fat Bike, info@wheelhousedetroit.com
Don’t wait, act now. Form a winning cyclefitmultisport.com Tandem and/or Cycle Cross Bikes of wheelhousedetroit.com
TEAM of 4 Fat Tire Fat Bike riders for all skill levels. First time racers and
this challenging relay race on a flat, 3/15 Sun experts welcome! You’ll race through
groomed,1/2 mile track. TEAM EVENT: challenging gravel roads in southwest 4/11 Sat
Women, Men and Coed Teams of 4 (50 WATERLOO G & G Michigan’s scenic Cass County. HART HILLS GRAVEL
Mile Race & 25 Mile Race) Start: Grass Lake - Big Portage Lake
State Park734-585-7101 DOE: No BIKE RACE
7th Annual Max: 1,000 Heart Smart Start: Hart - Hart Pizza DOE: Yes
3rd Annual Max: 320 Heart Smart Distance: 100K, 50K, 10 MILE $: Events, LLC | Jamie Stafne (574) Distance: 5, 10, 25 & 50 miles
Events, LLC | Mark Wright (269) $50-$100 855-7294 | jamie@meltingmann.com $: $10+
816-1070 | mark@meltingmann.com Max: 700 Epic Races | Epic Races (734) meltingmann.com/home 3rd Annual Max: 600 Mark Slagle
frostedfattire.com 585-7101 | epicraces.com/events/ (231) 750-1267 | mslagle1@yahoo.com
waterloo-g-g/ harthills.com
REQUEST A FREE COPY TODAY!
For cyclists in need of representation
Contact Author & Attorney
Bryan Waldman
MichiganBicycleLaw.com | 866-758-0031 bryan@michiganbicyclelaw.com
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4/18 Sat $1PR 642-6639 | bikeshow@aol.com 5/3 Sun $1PR 5/6 - 8/26 Wed
ann-arbor-bicycleshow.com
FOUNDERS BARRY METRO GRAND GRATTAN RACE SERIES
ROUBAIX
Start: Hastings - Hastings, MI DOE:
5/2 Sat $1PR SPRING TOUR
Start: New Boston - Willow Metro
Start: Belding - Grattan Raceway
DOE: Yes Distance: 25+
No Distance: 18, 36, 62, 100 mile HOUGHTON LAKE Park DOE: Yes Distance: 25,50,75, $: $20/nightly
$: $60/81,36,62 and $75/100 BIKE-A-THON PLUS 100 miles $: $29 Ind/$35 after 4/30 40th Annual Bryan Obermeyer
Join us in Hastings MI on April 18, Start: Houghton Lake - Shenanigan’s Downriver Cycling Club’s 37th annual grattanraceseries@gmail.com
2020 for the 12th annual Founders Pub DOE: Yes Distance: 30m $: $11 Metro Grand Spring Tour happens on mwsport.com
Barry Roubaix. Register at bikereg. Ind, after 4/1 $21 Sunday May 3, 2020. Leaving from
com 30 Mile bike ride around beautiful Willow Metro Park in New Boston, MI 5/7 - 5/30 Thu-Sat $1PR
Houghton Lake starting at we have 6 routes using many newly KBC’S BIKE CAMP
12th Max: 3850 | barryroubaix1@ Shenanigan’s pub. Friday night band/ repaved roads. Chris Cakes is serving Start: Portage - Portage YMCA DOE:
gmail.com barryroubaix.com pre ride party, Saturday post-ride breakfast and our food stop is best. No Distance: 5, 10, 15, 20 m $: $60
pizza party at Shenanigan’s additional Ind/$75 Fam
info contact Jim Ringwald 248-719- 37th Annual Max: 1000
4/25 Sat Downriver Cycling Club | Ashley Learn how to properly, efficiently,
2682, HLCC 989-366-5644, Meg and safely ride your bike on the road.
HOWARD’S FRIEND 989-741-0776 Duncan (734) 735-4102 | mgst_
director@ downrivercycling.org Topics include bike fit, rules of the
BIKE RIDE 5th Annual Max: 100 Shenanigan’s Downrivercycling.org road, maintenance, riding proficiency,
Start: Midland - Emerson Park DOE: and fitness goals.
Yes Distance: 5,10,20,40 or 60 M $: Meg Rourke (989) 422-3257
cabstar77@gmail.com facebook.com/ 5/4 - 8/31 Mon
$25 ind/$28 web/$30 day of ride 16th Annual Max: 60 Kalamazoo
HLBikeathonPlus ADA TIME TRIALS
8th Annual | Friends of the Pere Bicycle Club | Paul Wells
Marquette Rail Trail | Shelley A Start: Ada - Buttrick Park DOE: Yes (269) 532-2961 | bikecamp@
5/2 Sat Distance: 15 $: Free to Members |
Schoenherr | schoenherrshelley@ kalamazoobicycleclub.org
gmail.com CRUISIN’ FOR THE TRAILS - Rapid Wheelmen | Dave Durkee | kalamazoobicycleclub.org
howardsfriendbikeride.com BIKE & BREW RIDE timetrials@rapidwheelmen.com
Start: Rochester - Rochester Mills rapidwheelmen.com
Beer Company DOE: Yes Distance: 10 5/9 Sat
4/25 - 4/26 Sat-Sun
miles $: see website TRAILBLAZER
ANN ARBOR CLASSIC
8th Annual Max: 250 Motor City Brew Start: Kalamazoo - Kal-Haven Trail
BICYCLE SHOW AND Tours | Steve Johnson (248) 825-3085 (Start at Kalamazoo, South Haven, or
SWAP MEET info@motorcitybrewtours.com Bloomingdale.) DOE: Yes Distance:
Start: Ann Arbor - Washtenaw Farm DetroitBikeTours.com
Council Grounds DOE: Yes Distance: 0 Trail 34 m. Road 25, 45, 70, 100m $:
$: $5/day -Kids 10 and under free $25 Ind/$40 Fam; after 5/5 $30/$45
40th annual Max: 3,000 Paul and Join us & help support the Friends Friends of Kal-Haven Trail & of Friends
Anne Kleppert | Paul Kleppert (248) of the Pere Marquette Rail Trail of the Kalamazoo River Valley Trailway
| Paul Banner (269) 501-4480 |
April 25, 2020 paulbanner@gmail.com
Friends of the
Kal-Haven Trail www.howardsfriendbikeride.com kalcounty.com/parks/krvt
P.O. Box 191
Bloomingdale, MI
49026
501c3 organization
Annual Event Trailblazer Bicycle Ride
34 Miles On-Trail Riding Route or 25, 45, 70 Always
and 100 Mile Road Routes Available. the 2nd
Saturday
Come see what the Kal-Haven Trail has to offer ! in May
KalHaven.org
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5/10 Sun 5/22 - 5/24 Fri-Sun
MOTHER’S DAY BACK 40 EXPERIENCE THE
CHALLENGE AND PANCAKE KEWEENAW
BREAKFAST Start: Copper Harbor - Copper Harbor
Start: Clarkston - Campbell-Richmond Trails DOE: Yes $: Group Rides Free!
American Legion DOE: Yes Distance: Copper Harbor Trails Club | Nathan
10, 16, 24, 34, 48, 62 miles Flying Miller | nathan@copperharbortrails.
Rhino Cycling Club org https://copperharbortrails.org/
Jim Vassallo (248) 625-7000 event/experience-the-keweenaw
rhinowebmaster@gmail.com
flyingrhinocc.com 5/23 Sat $1PR
HOLY SPOKES
5/15 - 5/16 Fri-Sat Start: Oscoda - Oscoda United
RIDE OF SILENCE - Methodist Church DOE: Yes Distance:
MICHIGAN EVENTS 9, 20, and 50 miles $: $25
Start: East Lansing - Wells Hall A great spring warm up ride through
Courtyard, MSU campus DOE: Yes the countryside! Ride lengths for any
Distance: 8 mi $: Free fitness level. Volunteers at every turn
to support riders. Proceeds benefit
17th Annual Max: 250 Ride of Silence the church youth group for a mission/
Tim Potter | secretary@rideofsilence.org service trip. Come see the Sonrise side!
rideofsilence.org/locations-domestic. Church #989-739-8591.
php?s=MI#MI
8th Annual Max: 200 Oscoda UMC
5/16 Sat Youth | Jeffrey Senn (989) 305-1375
MICHAWANA BIKE 42 jsennfamily@gmail.com
Start: Greenville - Jackson’s Landing oscodaumc.weebly.com
Park DOE: No Distance: 42m $: $50
pledge/person 5/30 Sat $1PR
11th Annual Max: 100 Camp
Michawana | Rochelle Visser (269) T-SHIRT RIDE
Start: Potterville - Potterville High
623-5168 | rvisser.michawana@gmail. School DOE: Yes Distance: 62m, 34m,
com | michawanacamp.org/bike 18m $: see website
Riders may choose from several loops
5/16 Sat from Potterville High School on this
BIKE & BREW TOUR - one-day tour of scenic Eaton, Barry
MIDTOWN DETROIT and Ionia Counties. Rest stops with
Start: Detroit - Traffic Jam & Snug restrooms and snacks are provided.
Restaurant & Brewery (Parking Lot) Lunch provided at the High School.
DOE: Yes Distance: 10 miles $: $35 SAG service provided on all loops.
6/1 - 6/5 Mon-Fri
10th Annual Max: 20 Motor City Brew 41st Annual Max: No Maximum Tri- eat donuts. 2 different races in 1.
Tours | Steve Johnson (248) 825-3085 County Bicycle Association | Bob Noble Awards for both categories. Winner HOLLAND/ZEELAND GREEN
info@motorcitybrewtours.com tshirt@biketcba.org biketcba.org jerseys, trophies, and medals for both COMMUTE WEEK
DetroitBikeTours.com races. Most fun event on gravel! Not Start: Holland - Macatawa Area
just for hardcore racers, this event has Coordinating Council DOE: Yes
5/17 Sun 5/31 Sun $1PR something for all. Macatawa Area Coordinating Council
Carolyn Ulstad (616) 395-2688
TOUR D’EASTSIDE 2020 DIRTY DONUT 2nd Annual Max: 1,000 | Dan Frazier culstad@the-macc.org the-macc.org
Start: Detroit - Alfred Brush Park DOE: Start: Martin - Martin High School
Yes Distance: 20m $: $25 - $40 (269) 720-1760 | danfrazier96@gmail.
DOE: Yes Distance: 22mi, 41mi, 64mi com dirtydonutrace.com
Tour de Troit | info@tour-de-troit. $: $50/70 Increases each month
org https://tour-de-troit.org/tour-d- Race and eat donuts, or race and don’t
eastside
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Our loop will tour the Trails of Madison
County on the Illinois side of the
• 250 rider max St. Louis area.
• Fully supported
• Camp & Hotel options More information, and registration, at rideillinois.org
• 200-375 miles
2020 LMB ad v7.indd 1 12/10/2019 3:34:42 PM
6/6 - 6/7 Sat-Sun Gravel Grinder (35 or 65 mi): Dirt save!12th Annual Max: 400 Benzie 35 miles each day $: See website
and gravel loops on some of the most Rotary Bill Kennis (231) 251-9002 Get your trail on! Ride the Kal-Haven
BIKE MS: GREAT LAKES remarkable roads in Lenawee County. bill@benziebus.com | bikebenzie.org Trail out & back, and enjoy an
WEST MICHIGAN Vino Velo (28 mi): A leisurely jaunt overnight in South Haven. Camping
BREAKAWAY featuring tastings from three local 6/6 Sat and hotel options available, plus
Start: Holland - Hope College, Dow wineries. optional Friday riding around
Center DOE: Yes Distance: 30, 50, Road Ramble (40, 62, 100 mi): MILFORD BIKE FEST & Kalamazoo. Sign up today!
75, 100 Miles $: $40-$60, $250 min. Routes that climb the Irish Hills and TRAIL CHALLENGE
pledge take you through beautiful rural Start: Milford - Main Street Grill & 10th Annual Max: 100 Bike Tour
National MS Society | Jeanne Langley countryside. Tavern DOE: Yes Distance: 5 - 100 m Vacations LLC | Jim Plaunt (248) 345-
(248) 936-0348 | Jean.Langley@nmss.org The Hub Fest After-Party will feature $: $20 Ind./ after 5/31 $25 Ind. 6929 | jim@biketourvacations.com
https://bit.ly/32WaJ3P local food trucks, Michigan craft beer 14th Annual Max: 800 Motor City biketourvacations.com
in the beer garden, live music, and fun Mountain Bike Org. | Bill Hermann
6/6 Sat LMB activities for youth. (248) 515-9955 | events@mcmba.org 6/6/2020 Sat
mcmba.org
HUB FEST 2020 BIKE & BREW RIDE -
Start: Adrian - Croswell Opera House 3rd Annual | League of Michigan
DOE: Yes Distance: Variable Bicyclists | Terry Barnes 517-334-9100 6/6 Sat MICHIGAN AIR LINE TRAIL
terry@lmb.org | LMB.org/hubfest Start: Wixom - Drafting Table
100 GRAND BICYCLE TOUR Brewing Co DOE: Yes Distance: 15
Start: GRAND RAPIDS - West Side miles $: See ticketing page
6/6 Sat $1PR Christian School DOE: Yes Distance:
17, 36, 100k, 100mi
1st Annual Max: 125 Motor City Brew
Tours | Steve Johnson (248) 825-3085
UP NORTH TOUR, RACE & $: $25 Member /$30 Non-Member info@motorcitybrewtours.com
TEAM TIME TRIAL 47th Annual Max: 400 DetroitBikeTours.com
Start: thompsonville - Crystal Mtn. Rapid Wheelmen | Evan Wilson
Choose from one of HUB Fest’s distinct Resort DOE: Yes Distance: 30, 45,62 100grand@rapidwheelmen.com 6/13 Sat $1PR
routes before coming together for &100 mi. $: $55 ind. $135 Family rapidwheelmen.com/rides/100-
an evening celebration in historic or Team. Spectacular views, Iron grand/ NORTHVILLE
downtown Adrian. Fish Team Time Trial 62 mi. event 4 TOUR DE VILLE
man/3woman or Ind. Tour. Best food 6/6 - 6/7 Sat-Sun $1PR Start: Northville - The Village
Hadrian Hoopla (3, 7, or 15 mi): A stops w/Cherry Pie, Craft Beer and Workshop DOE: Yes Distance: 10m,
car-free ride along the Kiwanis Trail Crystal Mtn. lunch buffet. Stay-n- KAL-HAVEN TRAIL TOUR 10-30m, 54m, & Gravel Route $: TBD
that includes lunch, a bicycle skills play at Crystal Mtn. 12th year - 90% Start: Kalamazoo - Kal-Haven Trail The 7th annual “2020 Tour de Ville
course, and other fun youth-friendly + happy riders, register early and (Start at Kalamazoo, South Haven, or Benefit Bike Ride” starting and ending
activities. Bloomingdale.) DOE: Yes Distance:
10A bike ride and street party
for everyone. Ramble the
roads, grind the gravel, ride
the trails with family, or tour
the wineries of Lenawee
County. 7 to 100 miles.
I D E T O END
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JUNE 6 T R A C T E D
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LMB.ORG/HUBFEST DRIVING
11the 16-mile Pumpkinvine Nature Trail
lined with flowers and trees. Bicycle
to the Carriage House, an Amish home
near Topeka, and enjoy a Thresher’s
ADVENTURE Dinner on Friday, June 19.
Join the League of Michigan Bicyclists 21st Annual Max: 2,000 Friends of
for a Sunrise Adventure in Alpena, the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail | Tim
Sanctuary of the Great Lakes. Cycle Drescher | BikeRide@pumpkinvine.org
your choice of routes, either short, ride.pumpkinvine.org
medium or long, down forested roads
and past historic lighthouses. Enjoy
a glass-bottom boat cruise to see 6/20 Sat $1PR
some of the 200 shipwrecks lying just RIDE UNITED
off the Lake Huron coast, learn their Start: Muskegon - The Sweet Spot
history at the Great Lakes Maritime
Heritage Center, kayak the beautiful DOE: Yes Distance: 6, 25, 50, 100m
inland waters of Thunder Bay River, $: $35
and leave your worries behind as you United Way of the Lakeshore’s eighth
relax in Alpena’s peaceful downtown. annual Ride United bike event will
take place June 13, 2020. This year,
Max: 200 League of Michigan riders will bike 6, 25, 50, and 100-
Bicyclists | Terry Barnes (517) 334-9100 mile routes. Once again we will be
terry@lmb.org | LMB.org/sunrise partnering with Taste of Muskegon for
our finish line party.
in Northville is Northville Rotary’s Sprint, Olympic, Half, Kids Tri $: $40+
6/20 - 6/26 Sat Fri $1PR
major fundraising event for the year 10th Annual Max: 2000 Tris4Health PEDAL ACROSS LOWER 8th Annual Max: No Limit United Way
of the Lakeshore | Kayla May | kayla@
and in our first six years we attracted Lori Ott | lorio@tris4health.com MICHIGAN (PALM) unitedwaylakeshore.org ridemi.org
over 2,500 riders and raised over grandrapidstri.com Start: Whitehall - Whitehall Middle
$100K for local charities. School DOE: No Distance: 30-65
6/14 - 6/19 Sun-Fri $1PR miles per day $: $140 adult/$80 6/20-6/21 Sat-Sun
7th Annual Northville Rotary | Guy youth/$70 child NATIONAL 24 HOUR
Bardsley | info@tourdeville.org GRAND TRAVERSE TOUR PALM is Michigan’s premier family
tourdeville.org Start: Traverse City - Traverse City CHALLENGE
Quality inn DOE: No Distance: 200 oriented bike tour since 1982. PALM Start: Middleville - Middleville-
miles over 5 days $: see website covers 250 total miles with longer Thornapple Kellogg Middle School
6/13 Sat optional miles each day. Optional
Our Vegan-friendly Tour! Take in DOE: No Distance: As far as you can
HARBOR SPRINGS Traverse City, tour on Old Mission meals and bus purchases. Paved ride $: $135 through 5/1
CYCLING CLASSIC Peninsula, and add 3 days in Leelanau roads,. Suitable for the novice or 38th Annual Max: 500 National
Start: Harbor Springs - Harbor County. Ride on quiet roads, paved veteran rider. We are eBike friendly. 24 Hour Challenge Inc. | Executive
Springs - Birchwood Inn DOE: Yes trails; see orchards, lighthouses, Director (616) 953-0234
Distance: 14-30 paved trail, 20, 45, wineries. Register today! 39th Annual Max: 700 | PALM
Ellie Knesper (734) 669-0172 national24hour@gmail.com
60 $: $30 Ind, after 6/11 $35 n24hc.org
30th Anniversary Max: 200 palmbiketour.org
Max: 100 Bike Tour Vacations LLC
Birchwood Inn | Front Desk Clerk Jim Plaunt (248) 345-6929 6/27-6/28 Sat-Sun
frontdesk@birchwoodinn.com 6/20 Sat
jim@biketourvacations.com COAST TO COAST GRAVEL
birchwoodinn.com/hscyclingclassic. biketourvacations.com MICHIGAN MOUNTAIN
html MAYHEM SPRING CLASSIC GRINDER
6/17-6/21 Wed-Sun Start: Boyne City - Peninsula Beach Start: Au Gres - Point Au Gres Marina
6/13 Sat Park DOE: No Distance: 50K, 100K, DOE: No Distance: 210 m or 100 m
NORTHWEST TOUR 160K & 200K $: $85 $: varies
BIKE & BREW TOUR - Start: Empire - Empire-Indigo Bluffs Michigan Adventure Racing
10th Annual Max: 1500
MIDTOWN DETROIT Resort DOE: No Distance: Daily Northern Michigan Cycling Club Mark VanTongeren | mark@
Start: Detroit - Traffic Jam & Snug miadventureracing.com
Restaurant & Brewery (Parking Lot) choices, 30-100m $: $190 Paul Nicholls (231) 675-0789
mmm10000feet@gmail.com micoasttocoast.com
DOE: Yes Distance: 10 miles $: $35 14th Annual Max: 300 Tri-County
Bicycle Assoc. | Jeff Dillingham (231) michiganmountainmayhem.com/
10th Annual Max: 20 Motor City Brew mmmspringclassic/ 6/27 Sat
Tours | Steve Johnson (248) 825-3085 357-8330 | nwtour@biketcba.org
https://biketcba.org/nwtour MSU GRAN FONDO
info@motorcitybrewtours.com 6/20 Sat $1PR Start: Grand Rapids - Downtown
DetroitBeerTours.com
6/18 - 6/21 Thu-Sun LMB PUMPKINVINE BIKE RIDE Grand Rapids DOE: No Distance: 12,
Start: Goshen - Elkhart County 25, 40 and 80 miles $: 90
6/14 Sun SUNRISE ADVENTURE 8th Annual Max: 2500 Michigan State
Fairgrounds DOE: Yes Distance: 22
GRAND RAPIDS 2020 to 100 m $: $35/ind, after 5/20 $50, University College of Human Medicine
TRIATHLON Start: Alpena - Alpena Community 6/14 $65 Ellen Harburn (616) 234-2613
Start: Ada - Thornapple River - Ada College DOE: No Distance: 21-69 Bicycle beside horses and buggies msugranfondo@hc.msu.edu
Boat Launch DOE: No Distance: miles per day past traditional Amish farms. Enjoy msugranfondo.com
12Visit historic lighthouses
and forested roads, see
shipwrecks on a glass-bottom
boat cruise, or kayak the
Thunder Bay River.
JUNE 18-21 ADVENTURE
LMB.ORG/SUNRISE
136/27 Sat $1PR 6/27 Sat and bike repair. Great ride for all! Net
BIKE & BREW TOUR - club proceeds to local bike related
MICK WEBSTER charities.
MEMORIAL BICYCLE TOUR DETROIT - CORKTOWN
(MICK’S RIDE) Start: Detroit - Brew Detroit DOE: Yes 39th Annual Max: 1400 Clinton River
Distance: 10 miles $: $35 Riders | Craig Plesco (586) 738-
Start: Jackson - P&T Fitness DOE: 10th Annual Max: 20 Motor City Brew
Yes Distance: 18, 28, 50 & 62 $: $20 Tours | Steve Johnson (248) 825-3085
0539 bwr@clintonriverriders.org |
Ind/25 Fam, After 6/22 $30/35 info@motorcitybrewtours.com
bluewaterramble.com
Mick passed away May 17th, 2006 DetroitBeerTours.com
after a 6 year battle with malignant 7/4 Sat
melanoma. All Proceeds from the ride 6/28 Sun $1PR BIKE & BREW TOUR -
will go to the Relay for Life, helping ROYAL OAK
to someday find a cure for this disease KALAMAZOO SCENIC Start: Royal Oak - River Rouge Kalamazoo
and more. Registration is at 7am with BICYCLE TOUR (KALTOUR) Brewing Co DOE: Yes Distance: 14
a mass start at 8:30. Start: Schoolcraft - Schoolcraft High miles $: $35
Bicycle Club
School DOE: Yes Distance: 100, 62, Max: 25 Motor City Brew Tours presents:
12th Annual Max: P&T Fitness Relay 31, & 15 / 30 & 60 gravel $: 25 until
for Life Team | George E Webster (517) Steve Johnson (248) 825-3085
789-6362 | george@pandtfitness.com
PandTFitness.com
5/1; 30 until 6/24; 35 DOE
KalTour travels the low-traffic back info@motorcitybrewtours.com
DetroitBikeTours.com
KalTour
roads of Kalamazoo County, passing Sunday, June 28
$1PR
orchards vineyards, fields, wetlands, 7/11-7/18 Sat-Sat LMB
6/27-6/28 Sat- Sun and wooded hills. Food stops at parks Enjoy the scenic
and fish hatchery. 100 mile loops MUP TOUR 2020 -
RIDE THE WHITE around the county. Gravel routes: 30 MICHIGAN UPPER back roads of
PINE TRAIL mile flat and hilly 60. PENINSULA Kalamazoo County.
Start: South Lyon - Fifth Third
Ballpark DOE: Yes Distance: Up to 100 Start: Marquette - Superior Dome
29th Annual Max: Kalamazoo Bicycle DOE: No Distance: 275 - 403 miles Paved: 100 • 62 • 31 • 15
miles over 2 days $: see website Club | Michael Krischer (269) 823-2819
Come ride on the 92-mile White Pine kaltour@kalamazoobicycleclub.org Gravel: 60 • 30
Trail. We bus you from Grand Rapids to kalamazoobicycleclub.org
Cadillac, with an overnight stop in Big KalamazooBicycleClub.org
Rapids. Options for hotel or camping.
Come a day early to Grand Rapids and 6/28 Sun $1PR
tour on their great urban bike lanes. BLUE WATER RAMBLE
It’s going to be fun! Start: Algonac Jr/Sr High School 29th Annual
Even though this tour often sells out,
3rd Annual Max: 100 Bike Tour
DOE: Yes Distance: 27, 46, 63, &
100mi curated routes $: See website we couldn’t resist making it even Michigander
Vacations LLC | Jim Plaunt (early discount) better! This year our tour begins with
two nights in Marquette followed
Bicycle Tour
(248) 345-6929 Tour the beautiful Blue Water region michigander.bike
jim@biketourvacations.com with views of the St Clair River, and by three nights in Munising. A mid-
biketourvacations.com a ferry to Harsen’s Island. Great food tour layover day in Munising gives
you plenty of time to explore nearby Tour the Two Peninsulas
and music at the end. Rest stops, SAG, July 13-18, 2020
Grand Island National Recreation
Area and Pictured Rocks National 28th Annual
Lakeshore which is unlike any other Michigander Bicycle Tour
we
place in Michigan. We’ll pedal down 2-Day Tour July 13-14 Join for
through Hiawatha National Forest to 6-Day Tour July 13-18 1- 6 days
Manistique and Lake Michigan before
are
taking two days back to Marquette. A classic cycling vacation
Each day is fully paved and suitable
for road bikes, but if you need a little
dirt on your shirt, ask about the dirt
rolling
road options.
19th Annual Max: 250 League of
Michigan Bicyclists | Terry Barnes on Michigan’s trails and
(517) 334-9100 | terry@lmb.org Tour the sunrise side
LMB.org/MUP
•Explore the Iron Belle Trail
7/11 Sat $1PR & Michigan State Parks on
their 100th Birthday
BIKE BENZIE TRI-UP NORTH PEAK2PEAK MTN FAT CHANCE
FONDO & TOUR TRIATHLON BIKE CLASSIC FAT TIRE RACE ONE HELLUVA RIDE •Enjoy catered cuisine,
Start: Chelsea - Chelsea Fairgrounds gourmet coffee, beaches
back country roads
June 6, 2020 Sept. 12, 2020 Oct. 24, 2020 TBD Jan. 2021 and brewpubs
DOE: Yes Distance: 15, 39, 62, 100 •Travel through quaint
The Benzie County area has mi; 50 gravel $: $35 / $17 minors/ Traverse City ~ Old Mission
towns along eastern
over 100 miles of trails for your $45 DOR Point ~ Suttons Bay ~ Sleeping
lakes and rivers
biking and hiking pleasure. Enjoy scenic bicycle touring over tree- Bear Dunes Natl. Lakeshore ~
Frankfort ~ Crystal Mountain
Registration/information:
lined, paved roads through rural and
visitbenzie.com
recreation areas. Four loop options are WWW.MICHIGANDER.BIKE
Michigan Trails & Greenways Alliance
14Rugged natural beauty,
Pictured Rocks, majestic
waterfalls, old-growth forests,
and more await you in
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
JULY 11-18
LMB.ORG/MUP
15An Epic End-of-Summer Bicycle Camping Tour
Wednesday, September 2 – Sunday, September 6, 2020
Main Photo: Jason Lambright
Main Photo: Jason Lambright
Above Clockwise from upper left:
Shawn & Stacie Ballard, Charlotte Stafford
Thomas Baumann, Kyle Harr, Pete Derkos
All Other Photos (Left & Right Columns): Courtesy of Steve Leiby
16Dick Allen Lansing to Mackinac • 1971 - 2020
50 YEARS
Register On-Line: www.DALMAC.org
Most routes are filled • Check now for availability
• Registration opened January 1, 2020
• 7 routes to choose from, 2, 3, 4 and 5 day tours
• Expanded 2 Day Trail route
• Daily SAG service
• Baggage transport and overnight camping included
• Breakfast and dinner provided
• Special 50th DALMAC jersey available
• If you miss DALMAC 2020, join us next year
TRI-COUNTY BICYCLE ASSOCIATION
www.DALMAC.org
17available plus a gravel route. Snacks 7/12 Sun 31st Annual Max: 150 Ginger Royston 7/18 Sat
& beverages stops provided in route BIKE & BREW TOUR - (734) 330-2283 | SummerTour@ BIKE & BREW RIDE -
with a lunch at the end. SAG support biketcba.org biketcba.org
and mechanics on duty. DOWNTOWN DETROIT - MACOMB ORCHARD TRAIL
MIDTOWN 7/17 Fri Start: Romeo - Westview Orchards &
44th Annual Max: 1500 Ann Arbor Start: Detroit - Traffic Jam & Snug Winery DOE: Yes Distance: 32 miles
Restaurant & Brewery (Parking Lot) TOUR DE TART $: see website
Bicycle Touring Society | Jim Snyder Start: Traverse City - Darrow Park
(734) 719-0647 | ohrinfo@aabts.org DOE: Yes Distance: 10 miles $: $35 1st Annual Max: 125 Motor City Brew
10th Annual Max: 20 Motor City Brew DOE: Yes Distance: 17 miles $: TBD Tours | Stephen Johnson (248) 825-
aabts.org/one_helluva_ride.php 20th Annual Max: 600 TART Trails
Tours | Steve Johnson (248) 825-3085 3085 | steve@motorcitybrewtours.
info@motorcitybrewtours.com Kate Lewis (231) 941-4300 | kate@ com DetroitBikeTours.com
7/11 Sat DetroitBikeTours.com traversetrails.org | traversetrails.org
TOUR FOR TEENS 7/18 Sat $1PR
Start: Richland - Gull Meadows Farm 7/13-7/18 Mon-Sat $1PR 7/18-7/19 Sat-Sun
IBIKEFLINT BIKE TOUR
DOE: Yes Distance: 15mi, 31mi, 62mi
MICHIGANDER BIKE MS: GREAT Start: Flint - Old Flint Farmers Market
$: $35, $40 day of LAKES MID MICHIGAN DOE: Yes Distance: 10-15 miles
3rd Max: 250 Kalamazoo YFC | Liz BICYCLE TOUR round trip $: $35 Ind./$40 DOE
Young | tourforteens@kalamazooyfc. Start: Traverse City - Grand Traverse BREAKAWAY
County Civic Center DOE: Yes Start: East Lansing - Michigan State A leisurely tour of one of Flint’s many
org https://kalamazooyfc.org/event- University, Brody Hall DOE: Yes historical neighborhoods.
links/tourforteens Distance: 45+miles/day $: TBD
The 29th Annual Michigander Bicycle Distance: 30, 50, 75, 100 Miles
$: $40-$60, $250 min. pledge 3rd Annual Kentakee Athletic & Social
7/11 Sat $1PR Tour explores the Land of Delight July
13-18, 2020. Discover picturesque Max: n/a National MS Society | Jean Clubs | Angela Stamps
BLACK BEAR GRAN FONDO Traverse City, Old Mission Peninsula, Langley (248) 936-0348 | Jean. kentakee@ymail.com
Start: Grayling - Hanson Hills Suttons Bay, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Langley@nmss.org | bikemsmi.org kentakee.org
Recreation Area DOE: Yes Distance: Frankfort, and Crystal Mountain on $1PR
45, 62, 100 $: $35 until 1/31,$60 DOE, their choice of a 1-6 day ride. 7/18 Sat
$25 Student HOLLAND 100
It’s a race, it’s a ride & it’s an event 29th Annual Max: n/a Michigan Trails Start: Holland - Herman Miller ID
WHEEL
for cyclists of all abilities with a and Greenways Alliance | Amanda Greenhouse DOE: Yes Distance: 18,
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celebration at the finish line! Gran Hathaway Frattarelli (517) 485- 36, 67, or 100 miles $: $35, after 7/10
fondo start. Challenging elevations 6022 amanda@michigantrails.org $40, day-of $45
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and tell your friends about this G-R-R- of the most beautiful areas of West
R-R-R-R-e-a-t ride! 7/15-7/19 Wed-Sun Michigan. 100% of proceeds donated Mon. Time Trials - May to Aug.
to charity partners. RAKC - May
20th year Max: 500 Rotary Club of SUMMERTOUR 2020 100 Grand Tour - June
Grayling | Stephanie Riemer (989) Start: Marion - Veteran’s Memorial 46th Annual Max: Events For Good | Maple Leaf Tour - Aug.
387-9990 | blackbeargranfondo@ Park Campground DOE: No Distance: Nicole Lewis (616) 264-2919 | ride@ Colorburst Tour - Oct.
gmail.com blackbeargranfondo.com 25 to 75 miles daily $: $225 Ind, $100 holland100.com | holland100.com rapidwheelmen.com
ages 13 to 17 Ind
18Traverse City, Michigan
Northern Michigan Biking at its Best!
TWO Great One Day Tours:
Ride Around Torch
Sunday, July 19, 2020
Multiple routes from Elk Rapids, around
beautiful Torch Lake, and alongside
Grand Traverse Bay
Leelanau Harvest Tour
Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020
Multiple routes from Suttons Bay,
around Lake Leelanau, through
Michigan’s premier wine country
Four distance options. Five food stops
plus lunch afterward at each event.
E-Bikes welcome!
Registration/Info:
cherrycapitalcyclingclub.org
197/25-7/26 Sat-Sun 14th Annual Max: 700
CELEBRATE DETROIT’S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND AMISHLAND AND LAKES Loose Spokes Inc. | Christian Miller
WITH A SPIN AROUND THE 313 Start: LaGrange - Lakeland High (616) 847-1980 | jack@loosespokes.
School DOE: Yes Distance: Sat 22 36 com https://facebook.com/
There’s nothing better than summer in the city – especially 50 64 100 Sun 23 29 39 50 events/2537064406524943/
a summer ride in the city. Choose from four urban routes: $: $35 ind/65 fam thru Feb 28
20, 37, 62 and 100 miles. 47th Annual Max: 1000 Michiana 7/26 Sun
Bicycle Association
Then, join us for a legendary post-ride party that includes Chris VandenBossche BIKE & BREW TOUR -
lunch and craft beer on Wayne State’s Midtown Detroit info@amishlandlakes.com DOWNTOWN DETROIT -
campus. amishlandandlakes.com/index.html CORKTOWN
Start: Detroit - Brew Detroit DOE: Yes
Sign up today for the best ride in Detroit!
7/25 Sat $1PR Distance: 10 miles $: $35
SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2020 10th Annual Max: 20 Motor City Brew
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY Tours | Steve Johnson (248) 825-3085
BAROUDEUR info@motorcitybrewtours.com
Start: Detroit - Wayne State: DetroitBeerTours.com
McGregor Memorial Conference
Center DOE: No Distance: 20, 37, 62, 8/1 Sat $1PR
100 miles $: $65 prior 5/25, $75 prior
6/25, $85 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY -
Join us for The Baroudeur, WSU’s BIKE TO BUILD
cycling event to support student Start: DeWitt - Northpointe
scholarships. The Baroudeur is a fun, Community Church DOE: Yes
noncompetitive event that gives Distance: 20mi, 35mi, 50mi, 75mi
riders of all abilities an opportunity to $: $35
explore the Motor City on two wheels. Train for DALMAC while touring
6th Wayne State University Clinton & Gratiot Cos. to benefit
baroudeur.wayne.edu
Matt Lockwood (313) 577-9098 Habitat For Humanity. Rest stops w/
mlockwood@wayne.edu restrooms and snacks are provided.
baroudeur.wayne.edu Lunch is provided. Reg by 7/21 for a
free t-shirt. Donations/sponsorships
7/25-7/31 Sat-Fri $1PR of $250 earns a 2020 BTB cycle jersey.
GREAT WATERS TOUR 11th Annual Max: No Maximum
Start: St. Ignace, - Boardwalk Inn Clinton-Gratiot Habitat For Humanity
Bed & Breakfast DOE: Yes Distance: L Quinn Lincoln-Keon (989) 227-1771
300 miles $: See website director@habitatclinton.org
habitatclinton.org
Seven days & six nights, three Great
Lakes, two big waterfalls, the Soo
Locks, and a load of fun! There’s a 8/1 Sat $1PR
layover day in Paradise, and the PEDAL & WHINE BIKE
7/19 Sun $1PR miles $: $50/50, $95/300 until 4/1 Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish TOUR
33rd Annual Max: 1000 Point. Nice hotels, good food, great Start: Jackson - Sandhill Crane
RIDE AROUND TORCH Make-A-Wish Michigan | Kedrin Gall riding. Register today! Vineyards DOE: Yes Distance:
Start: Elk Rapids - Elk Rapids High (810) 522-6510 | kgall@michigan. 8,16,31,53,68 $: 25Ind/55Fam aft4/1
School DOE: Yes Distance: 26, 40, 63, wish.org wishamile.org 10th annual Max: 100 Bike Tour 30/65 7/27 40/80 Bike the beautiful
100 mi $: $35 Ind before May 20 Vacations LLC | Jim Plaunt (248) 345- countryside of Jackson County. The
Enjoy great views of Torch Lake and $1PR 6929 | jim@biketourvacations.com 5 routes will be well marked & SAG
Lake Michigan while riding around 7/24-7/31 Fri-Fri biketourvacations.com supported. Routes are paved, rolling,
one of Michigan’s premier lakes on THE DRAGYN RIDE shaded & low traffic. A lunch will
lightly traveled roads, past scenic Start: Hart - John Gurney Park 7/26 Sun $1PR be provided between 10 & 3 for all
farms and orchards. Great food stops DOE: No Distance: 143 miles $: 0 pre-registrants. Register online at
and after ride picnic lunch is included We are The Dragyn Ride Collective, COAST GUARD CITY
CENTURY BICYCLE TOUR Active.com
at Elk Rapids Beach, with swimming. a bicycle-gang of women from
here and there and we’re hosting a Start: Grand Haven - Mulligan’s
Max: 1200 Cherry Capital Cycling Hollow Rec Area DOE: Yes Distance: Max: 450 Cascades Cycling Club
Club Paula Anderson (231) 499-7625 relaxed bikepacking adventure for Ron Utter (734) 904-0804
21 interested women (18+) along 33, 62, 100 m $: $39 Ind/77 Fam -
ratdirector@cherrycapitalcyclingclub.org after 7/4 $45/89 cascadescyclingclub@gmail.com
cherrycapitalcyclingclub.org the western shore of Michigan! July https://cascadescyclingclub.com/
24th - July 31st, from Hart Michigan Cyclists ride some of West Michigan’s pedal-whine-bike-tour/
to Wayland! most prestigious shoreline. Miles
7/23-7/26 Thu-Sun
6th Max: 21 The Dragyn Ride of mixed “roller coaster “hills and 8/1 Sat
WISH-A-MILE BICYCLE beautiful farm land dot the routes.
TOUR Collective | Dragyn Ride (573) 544- Live music, BBQ grill & catered picnic, BIKE & BREW TOUR -
Start: Marshall - Eaton Proving 8085 | dragynride@gmail.com beverage tickets, SAG, 5 rest areas, DOWNTOWN DETROIT -
Grounds DOE: Yes Distance: 50, 300 dragynride.org mechanic on staff. MIDTOWN
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21Start: Detroit - Traffic Jam & Snug Mark your calendar for ODRAM 8/16 Sun $1PR
Restaurant & Brewery (Parking Lot) 2020. We will follow the 150ish
DOE: Yes Distance: 10 miles $: $35 mile ODRAM route, from Rothbury ASSENMACHER 100
10th Annual Max: 20 Motor City Brew Michigan, across the state to Bay City Start: Swartz Creek - Swartz Creek
Tours | Steve Johnson (248) 825-3085 State Recreation Area. Lunch and Middle School parking lot DOE: Yes
info@motorcitybrewtours.com finish cookout included. Visit odram. Distance: 20, 34, 56, 66, 100 miles
DetroitBikeTours.com com for more details. $: $15 Ind/$45 Fam after 7/1 $25/$55
roadways and past breathtaking The Assenmacher 100 is a recreational
8/2 - 8/6 Sun-Thu $1PR waterfront views. Enjoy local
11th Annual Max: 1000 Third Coast
Cycling LLC | Chris Radford (616) 304-
and social fun ride through the
wineries, brewpubs, farmer’s markets, farmland and villages of mid-
TOUR DA U.P. crystal-clear lakes, historic resort
4250 | info@odram.com odram.com Michigan. Started in 1980 and
Start: Baraga - Baraga High School distances from 20 to 100 miles it has
DOE: Yes Distance: 50 per day $: see towns, and the iconic Sleeping Bear
Dunes National Lakeshore, voted Most 8/9 Sun
website
5-day onroad loop tour of Keweenaw Beautiful Place in America! This fully BIKE & BREW TOUR -
Peninsula. Layover day in Copper supported tour begins in Montague DOWNTOWN DETROIT -
Harbor. Visit many historic and and ends at the head of the world-
famous Mackinac Bridge. Come and MIDTOWN
scenic destinations as well as side
trip excursions. Camping, catered see why the west side of Michigan is a Start: Detroit - Traffic Jam & Snug
meals,excellent SAG suppport. must-cycle destination for all ages. Restaurant & Brewery (Parking Lot)
Proceeds benefit youth and family DOE: Yes Distance: 10 miles $: $35
programs. 34th Annual Max: 500 League of 10th Annual Max: 20 Motor City Brew
Michigan Bicyclists | Terry Barnes Tours | Steve Johnson (248) 825-3085
30th Max: 100 Teaching Family (517) 334-9100 | terry@lmb.org info@motorcitybrewtours.com
Homes of Upper Michigan | Mike LMB.org/west DetroitBikeTours.com
Smith (906) 249-5437 | msmith@
tfhomes.org tourdaup.org 8/3 - 8/8 Mon-Sat $1PR 8/14 - 8/16 Fri-Sun $1PR
8/2 - 8/7 Sun-Fri $1PR 2020 WOMBAT RIDE TOUR DA YOOP,
Start: Glen Arbor - The Leelanau
RIDE TO PICTURED ROCKS School DOE: Yes Distance: 50, 75 or EH 3 IN 3 RIDE
Start: Manistique - Gray Wolf Lodge 100 mile options each day $: $240 Start: Iron Mountain - Upper
DOE: No Distance: 250 miles $: See before May 1st Peninsula DOE: Yes Distance: 300
website The 2020 ride will take us from quaint Miles total $: $250+
Join the best tour in the Upper Glen Arbor to the Straits of Mackinac. Our 3 in 3 Ride has you riding 300
Peninsula, ride through pristine Optional distances will be offered miles in 3 days:
forests, see Pictured Rocks from land each day. You will find this group very Day 1 - St. Ignace to Manistique
and sea. Enjoy comfortable lodging supportive regardless of your riding Day 2 - Manistique to Escanaba
and great dining along the way. Our ability. We look forward to new riders Day 3 - Escanaba to Iron Mountain
most popular tour, register today! joining us. Day 4 - Shuttle Back to St. Ignace
10th annual Max: 100 Bike Tour 11th Annual Max: 60 Wheels Over 2nd Annual Tour Da Yoop, Eh
Vacations LLC | Jim Plaunt (248) 345- Michigan Bike-a-thon | Ron White Kim Mellon (313) 588-0200
6929 | jim@biketourvacations.com (231) 598-1727 | drrwhite5981727@ kim@tourdayoopeh.com
biketourvacations.com gmail.com wombatride.org tourdayoopeh.com
8/1-8/8 Sat-Sat LMB 8/8 Sat $1PR
ODRAM - ONE DAY RIDE
SHORELINE WEST 2020
Start: Montague - Montague High
School DOE: No Distance: 386 miles
for 7-day; 159 miles for 3-day
ACROSS MICHIGAN
Start: Rothbury - Double JJ Resort
41st
Sunday - August 16th - 2020
100
Swartz Creek, Michigan
Be part of an unforgettable seven-day DOE: Yes Distance: 150 miles $: $70 Reg & Info at www.assenmachers.com
vacation as you pedal tree-lined up to 350 riders, $80 after 350
NORTHERN WOODS
& WATERS TOUR
www.aroundwisbike.com • aroundwisbikemj@gmail.com AUG. 8-14, 2020
22An unforgettable route from
Montague to the Mackinac
Bridge, through breathtaking
Lake Michigan views, Sleeping
Bear Dunes, and the Tunnel of
Trees. 3 and 7 day tour options.
AUGUST 2-9
LMB.ORG/WEST
23become one of Michigan’s premier 2 of our 3 in 3 ride. 2nd Annual | Tour Da Yoop, Eh | Kim Orchard, Clinton River or Clinton
century rides. 8/16: ESCANABA Mellon (313) 588-0200 | kim@ River/Paint Creek Trails, each offering
DOE: Yes Distance: 113 Miles tourdayoopeh.com their own soothing scenery, bridges/
41st Annual Max: 500 Genesee https://tourdayoopeh.com streams. Pre/Post ride snacks provided
Wanderers | Matt Assenmacher (810) Escanaba to Iron Mountain is section
635-7844| ride531@assenmachers.com 2 of our 10 section challenge, it is also
assenmachers.com day 3 of our 3 in 3 ride. 8/22 Sat $1PR 16th Annual Chalfonte Foundation
Rich & Cindy Giannini (586) 623-0318
8/17: IRON MOUNTAIN BIG BEAR BUTT CRUISE giannini@cocmast.net
8/16/2020 Sun DOE: Yes Distance: 131 Miles
Iron Mountain to Ironwood. Section Start: Kaleva - Kaleva - Big Bear 11-leggedlaketour.weebly.com
MICHIGAN TITANIUM 3. Longest day of riding at 131 miles. Sportsman’s Club DOE: Yes Distance:
Start: Grand Rapids - Versluis Park 8/22 Sat
DOE: No Distance: Full, Half, Olympic, 8/18: IRONWOOD 60k, 130k, 170k, 210k $: $65; $70
Kids Tri $: $45+ DOE: Yes Distance: 122 Miles after 8/1; $75 DOE BIKES AND BEERS
9th Annual Max: 1000 Tris4Health Ironwood to Houghton. Section 4. One Routes cross Big Manistee River, to LANSING 2020
Lori Ott | lorio@tris4health.com of the toughest days of riding. M22 along Lake Michigan coast from Start: Lansing - Lansing Brewing
mititanium.com/ 8/19: COPPER HARBOR Manistee to Frankfort. 8 food stops, 7 Company DOE: Yes Distance: 15, 30,
Distance: 116 Miles are on water. Free camping, breakfast, 50 $: $50 Max: 500 Bikes and Beers
8/14 -8/23 Fri-Sun $1PR Copper Harbor Loop. One of the most dinner, and t-shirt. Music, bonfires, Samuel Accardi (609) 231-4049
scenic sections we ride. wineries and brewery. Pedal & Paddle sam@bikesandbeers.com https://
TOUR DA YOOP, EH and Mountain bike option. active.com/lansing-mi/cycling/
Each section offers beautiful views, 8/20: HOUGHTON bikes-and-beers-michigan-lansing-
exciting challenges and the SAFEST DOE: Yes Distance: 118 Miles 8th Annual Max: 350 Big Bear brewing-company-2020?int=
roads you’ll ever ride. Offers a variety of Houghton to Marquette. One of the Sportsman’s Club | Bob Schuelke (574)
ride packages. toughest sections we ride. 229-1764 | schuelke@comcast.net 8/22/2020 Sat
8/14: ST. IGNACE 8/21: MARQUETTE bigbearbuttcruise.com
BIKE & BREW TOUR -
Start: St. Ignace - Upper Peninsula
DOE: Yes Distance: 122 Miles
DOE: Yes Distance: 109 Miles
Marquette to Grand Marais. 8/22/2020 Sat $1PR ATWATER 2 ATWATER RIDE
$: $200+ depending on # of days Start: Detroit - Atwater Brewery DOE:
Great start to TDY 2020. St. Ignace to 8/22: GRAND MARAIS 11 LEGGED LAKE TOUR Yes Distance: 16 $: $35
DOE: Yes Distance: 114 Miles Start: Shelby Charter Twp - Stoney Max: 25 Motor City Brew Tours
Manistique. Beautiful views and safe Creek Metropark DOE: Yes Distance:
roads. Grand Marais to Sault Ste. Marie. Steve Johnson (248) 825-3085
6,14,38,48,58 $: $35 Ind/$75 Fam, info@motorcitybrewtours.com
8/15: MANISTIQUE 8/23: SAULT STE. MARIE after 7/22 $40/$80 DetroitBikeTours.com
DOE: Yes Distance: 104 Miles DOE: Yes Distance: 118 Miles Children’s charity FUNdraiser.
Manistique to Escanaba is section 1 of Sault Ste. Marie to St. Ignace. Great Choice to ride at Stoney Creek’s Trail
our 10 section challenge, it is also day way to end TDY 2020. or Mountain Bike Loop, Macomb
AUG 22
photo: arcadia overlook along M-22
a ride with a view 2020
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camping breakfast t-shirt SAG stops
live music & bonfire local vendors
[all included]
early bird registration : $65/rider
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AMERICA'S FAVORITE CYCLING &
BREWERY EVENTS
COMING TO MICHIGAN
LANSING, MI KALAMAZOO, MI
AUGUST 22, 2020 AUGUST 23, 2020
REGISTER: BIKESANDBEERS.COM 258/23 Sun 9/5 Sat views of Lake Huron, beautiful rural
BIKES AND BEERS BIKE & BREW TOUR - scenery, lighthouses, quaint towns,
DOWNTOWN DETROIT - and wind turbine farms.
KALAMAZOO 2020
Start: Kalamazoo - Bell’s Eccentric MIDTOWN Greater Port Austin Area Chamber of
Cafe DOE: Yes Distance: 15, 30, 50 Start: Detroit - Traffic Jam & Snug Commerce | Tom Fisher (989) 738-
$: $50 Restaurant & Brewery (Parking Lot) 7600 | chamber@portaustinarea.com
4th Annual Max: 500 Bikes and Beers DOE: Yes Distance: 10 miles $: $35 portaustinarea.com/tourdilago
Samuel Accardi (609) 231-4049 10th Annual Max: 20 Motor City Brew
sam@bikesandbeers.com https:// Tours | Steve Johnson (248) 825-3085 9/13 Sun
active.com/kalamazoo-mi/cycling/ info@motorcitybrewtours.com
bikes-and-beers-kalamazoo-bells- CATA COME CLEAN
brewery-2020?int= DetroitBikeTours.com DUATHLON
Start: Haslett - South Lake Lansing
8/29 Sat 9/12 Sat Park DOE: Yes Distance: 1.5mi
run/12.5mi bike/ 5k run $: Varies on Now riding in the fall
BIKE & BREW TOUR - PEDAL THE PROVINCES sign up date September 12, 2020
Start: Holland - Windmill Island
CORKTOWN Gardens DOE: Yes Distance: 14, 25, 7th Annual Capital Area Transportation
Start: Detroit - Brew Detroit DOE: Yes 44, 62 mi $: $35/Ind, after 7/31 $40 Authority | Taylor Hodge (517)
Distance: 10 miles $: $35 5th Annual Max: Tulip Time Festival 394-1100 | thodge@cata.org
10th Annual Max: 20 Motor City Brew Kara DenUyl | kara@tuliptime.com comecleanduathlon.org
Tours | Steve Johnson (248) 825-3085 tuliptime.com/bike
info@motorcitybrewtours.com 9/13 Sun $1PR
DetroitBikeTours.com www.abilitytour.org
9/12 Sat IRISH HILLS TOUR
LORD OF THE SPRINGS Start: Sylvania - Sylvania-Centennial
8/30 Sun Terrace DOE: Yes Distance: 10, 30,
MISCA HICKORY GLEN MTB SINGLETRACK+GRAVEL 62, 100 $: $20/$10/$5, $25/$15/$10
XC RACE BIKE RACE Day-of
Start: Commerce Charter Twp - Start: Middleville - Camp Manitou- The ride traverses varied terrain of NW
Hickory Glen Park DOE: Yes Lin DOE: No Distance: 37 mi or 24 mi Ohio and SE Michigan. Longer routes
$: $15-$40 $: varies enter rolling Irish Hills. Lunch is served
4th annual Max: 500 Michigan on 62 and 100 mile route. There are
Michigan Scholastic Cycling
Association | Sean Warren (248) Adventure Racing | Mark VanTongeren snack stops and Mayberry Ice Cream 9/13 Sun $1PR
671-3090 | swarren@miscabike.org mark@miadventureracing.com vouchers on all routes. RIDE FOR WARRIORS
miscabike.org lordofthesprings.com Start: Alto - Alto Veteran Park DOE:
Max: Maumee Valley
9/2-9/6 Wed-Sun $1PR 9/12 Sat
$1PR 48th Adventurers | (419) 482-8225
Yes Distance: 12, 21, and 50 $:
$25-$50
ROTARY CLUB OF CADILLAC IrishHills@register.mvadventurers.org The Ride for Warriors is a one day
DALMAC mvadventurers.org bicycling event in honor of the brave
Start: Lansing - MSU Pavillion WHITE PINE RIDE
DOE: No Distance: 73 to 500 Start: Cadillac - Cadillac downtown
miles depending on route $: Varies Lake and Chapin Streets DOE: Yes
Distance: 12, 24, 48, 83 mi $: $35
depending on the route White Pine Ride
Michigan’s Epic End of Summer bicycle Indv; $30 groups 3+
tour, DALMAC, turns 50. Come join the Ride the scenic north end of the White SEPTEMBER
Starts In
12th, 2020
Cadillac, MI!
celebration! Experience gorgeous Pine Trail with Rotary Club of Cadillac
scenery, varied terrain, and amazing and friends for our Second Annual 4 Rides: 12/24/58/83 mile
vistas. 7 route options to choose ride. Proceeds support the trail and Picnic & Live Music to Follow
from. Ride at your own pace. Fully other Rotary charities. Registration www.WhitePineRide.Com
supported camping tour. Friday night. Sponsored by:
50th DALMAC Max: 1,400 Tri-County 2nd Annual Max: 400 Rotary Club
Bicycle Association | Steven Leiby of Cadillac | Mark Lagerwey (231)
Director@dalmac.org 357-0851 | mlager02@baker.edu
dalmac.org whitepineride.com
9/4 - 9/6 Fri-Sun 9/13 Sun $1PR
BELL’S BEER COPPER TOUR DI LAGO
Start: Port Austin - Veterans
HARBOR TRAILS FEST Waterfront Park DOE: Yes Distance:
Start: Copper Harbor - Copper Harbor
Trails DOE: Yes Under 20mi, 28mi, 39mi, 66mi $: $30
27th Annual Copper Harbor Adult/$15 under 16 DOE $35
Trails Club | Nathan Miller This family-friendly ride takes you on
nathan@copperharbortrails.org a tour of the “Thumb” along either
copperharbortrails.org/event/copper- low-traffic paved or gravel roads.
harbor-trails-fest Along the way you will see stunning
26men and women that fight and have 9/19 Sat $1PR 9/19 Sat $1PR
fought for our freedom. Max: 1000 Cherry Capital Cycling RIDE FOR THE RAILS: THE TOUR DE TROIT 2020
Club | Skip Miller (703) 595-8145 IRON HORSE TOUR Start: Detroit - Roosevelt Park DOE:
9th Annual Max: 50 Ride for lhtdirector@cherrycapitalcyclingclub. Start: Durand - Iron Horse Park DOE: Yes Distance: 26.5mi $: $45 - $80
Warriors | Ellen Seese (616) 987- org cherrycapitalcycling club.org Yes Distance: 16, 56,32 100 mi A bike ride that explores some of the
0939 | rideforwarriors@gmail.com $: $15Ind/$40Fam, after 9/1 $20/45 city’s historic areas, showcases its
rideforwarriors.info/ 9/19 Sat The Iron Horse Tour is a recreational magnitude, and provides bicyclists
HARBOR SPRINGS ride through Shiawassee County. a unique opportunity to experience
9/13 Sun Along the way you will see train Motown sans Motor. Includes police
CYCLING CLASSIC related local spots of Interest. All escort, sweeper- and SAG-support,
MISCA ADDISON OAKS MTB Start: Harbor Springs - Harbor Springs three mechanic “pit stops,” and one
XC RACE - Birchwood Inn DOE: Yes Distance: Funds raised will be used to build a
Start: Leonard - Addison Oaks County 14-30 paved trail, 20, 45, 60 $: $30 park in Durand to honor the men and rest stop that includes a snack and
Park DOE: Yes $: $15-$40 Ind, after 9/17 $35 women of the railroad. mechanical support.
30th Anniversary Max: 200 Birchwood 19th Annual Max: Tour de Troit
Michigan Scholastic Cycling Inn | Front Desk Clerk frontdesk@ 11th Annual Max: 500 National
Association | Sean Warren (248) birchwoodinn.com birchwoodinn. Railroad Memorial, Inc. | Jan info@tour-de-troit.org
671-3029 | swarren@miscabike.org com/hscyclingclassic.html Brownson (989) 791-1046 | janbro1@ https://tour-de-troit.org/tour-de-troit
miscabike.org charter.net railroadmemorial.org
9/19 Sat
9/19 Sat $1PR LAKESHORE
LEELANAU HARVEST TOUR HARVEST RIDE BFK’s Fall Bike Celebration
Start: Suttons Bay - Suttons Bay High Sun. Sept. 20 – Beautiful Rural Routes
Start: Douglas - Schultz Park DOE:
School DOE: Yes Distance: 20, 40, 65, Yes Distance: 15, 25, 46, 60 $: $40 Shipshewana, Climax, Scotts Mill Park,
Vicksburg Quilt Trail, Family, Etc.
& 100 mi $: $35 Ind before July 14 pp/$35 group, after 8/23 $50/45 Century Route & More!
The Leelanau Harvest Tour is a great 9th Annual Max: 600 Friends of the
biking adventure for both families and Blue Star Trail | Clark Carmichael
single riders as the fall colors begin to fotbst@gmail.com LHRide.com
show and apple trees are laden with
fruit. Leaving from the Suttons Bay Celebrate the charm of cycling in southwest Michigan
High School, routes of approximately www.FallBikeCelebration.org
20, 40, 65, and 100 mi.
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