The League of Michigan Bicyclists LMB Events

The League of Michigan Bicyclists (LMB) is a non-profit, state- The Shoreline Tours are a major source of funding for LMB.
wide membership organization that promotes bicycling and Join us in 2010 as the Shoreline Tours travel down Michigan’s
the safety of bicyclists on the roadways in Michigan canopied forest highways, past beautiful inland lakes and along
LMB Board: Vacant – Region 10 picturesque Great Lakes’ shorelines. We’ll show you breathtak-
Steven Roach – Region 1 Mike Sheean – Region 11 ing scenery, magnificent beaches, unique shoreline communities
Michael Sproul – Region 2 Christina Riddle – Region 12 and lots of picturesque lighthouses.
Dante Lanzetta – Region 3 Fred Dore – At-Large
Jim Carpenter – Region 4 Dave Duffield – At-Large You can also support LMB’s education and advocacy efforts by
Rory Neuner – Region 6 Phil Wells – At-Large attending events labeled throughout this publication with the
Mike Boersma – Region 7 LMB Event tag such as the 2010 Michigan Bicycle Summit
LMB Staff:
Barbara Schmid – Region 8
Rich Moeller - Executive Director and our annual Advocacy Day held at the State Capitol.
Vacant – Region 9 John Lindenmayer - Associate Director
$1-Per-Rider Events
The LMB Ride Calendar
In 2010 25 rides have pledged to donate $1 to the LMB for every
The Michigan Ride Calendar continues to be LMB’s signature publication and an rider that participates in their events. We are extremely grateful to
essential resource for bicycle enthusiasts in Michigan and beyond. With support the participating 2010 rides for their generous contributions to our
from MDOT, the League annually publishes and distributes 50,000 Ride Calendars. efforts to promote bicycling and increase the safety of bicyclists on
The 2010 Ride Calendar lists over 250 Michigan bicycling events. For many, the the roadways in Michigan. These dollars add up quickly, providing
Ride Calendar is the primary means of event promotion, as it is distributed exten- LMB with much needed funds that help with our education and
sively throughout the state at MDOT Welcome Centers, Convention & Visitors advocacy efforts. By choosing a $1-Per-Rider Event, you will enjoy a
Bureaus, all known bicycle clubs and shops, and numerous bicycle-related events. great ride, support local groups, see beautiful countryside and sup-
Ride Calendars are distributed to all LMB members and to individuals requesting port the LMB all at the same time. The complete list of participating
Michigan biking and tourism information. The League also delivers copies of this $1-Per-Rider events are listed on the next page and are highlighted
publication to all Michigan legislators who distribute them to constituents. throughout this publication in BOLD RED TEXT.

Ride Calendar Online LMB Member Events

The online version of this Calendar is updated regularly at:
www.LMB.org/ridecal.htm. Please email updates to: john@LMB.org.
2011 Ride Calendar Submissions
LMB member clubs and organizations host many fantastic bicycle
events each year in Michigan. We strongly encourage you to support
the groups that support us. Look for events throughout this publica-
tion with a LMB logo next to them.

To submit your event and/or photos for the 2011 Ride Calendar, or to request Becoming a League member ensures that full-time bicycle-advocacy
additional copies of this publication, please contact John Lindenmayer by professionals are protecting your interests, keeping the roads open
phone at: 1-888-642-4537 or email at: john@LMB.org. to bicyclists and working to educate government and the public
about the benefits of cycling and the rights of bicyclists. Learn more
about League membership at: www.LMB.org/membership.htm
Advertising Opportunities or join today by using the form on the inside back cover. The next
Reach 50,000 bicycle enthusiasts! Learn more about advertising page lists current LMB member clubs, shops, and organizations (as
opportunities in the 2011 Ride Calendar and other LMB publications; of 1/1/10).
contact John Lindenmayer by phone at: 1-888-642-4537 or email at:
john@LMB.org. Legend
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Anne Harrigan, Scott Harrison, Ellie Knesper, A. Laird, John Lindenmayer, Sean
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their owners.
DISTANCE: IN MILES, UNLESS NOTED
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One of the easiest ways to support LMB’s mission
to promote bicycling and the safety of bicyclists
on the roadways of Michigan is by participating in
our events. Look for this purple box throughout
for LMB sponsored events, including our popular
Shoreline Bicycle Tours.
RIDE RED IN ‘10
LMB salutes this year’s $1-Per-Rider events. $1
from every rider is donated to LMB’s efforts to
make Michigan a safe bicycling state. We encour-
age you to support our supporters by participat-
ing in the following rides listed in red throughout
this publication
5/2 METRO GRAND SPRING
TOUR - New Boston, Willow Metropark
5/15 MSU FARM DAZE TOUR - E. Lansing
6/5 MICHIGAN HUMAN POWERED
VEHICLE RALLY - Waterford
6/19 PEDAL ACROSS LOWER
MICHIGAN (PALM) - South Haven
6/19 PUMPKINVINE BIKE RIDE - Goshen, IN
6/27 TOUR DI LAGO - Port Austin
MEMBER CLUBS,
SHOPS & ORGS.
The LMB graciously acknowledges the
support of our members.
LMB MEMBER SHOPS
• Alger Cycling & Fitness - Kentwood
• American Cycle and Fitness - Grosse Pointe Woods, Grosse
Pointe Park, Kentwood, Royal Oak, Sterling Heights, Commerce
• Anchor Bay Bicycle & Fitness - New Baltimore
• Assenmacher Cycles - Swartz Creek
• Bicycle Headquarters, Inc - Midland
• Bike Fix Cycling Center - Boyne City
• California Cruisers Bicycle Shop - Romeo
• Chicago Drive Cycling & Fitness - Grandville
• Continental Bike Shop - Hazel Park
• D & D Bicycles and Fitness - Westland
• Denny’s Central Park Bicycles - Okemos
• Holland Cycle - Holland
• House of Wheels Inc. - Owosso
• Kentwood Cycle - Kentwood
• Latitude 45 Bicycles & Fitness - Petoskey
• Macomb Bike & Fitness - Warren
• Metro Bike-N-Sport - Clinton Twp
• MSU Bikes - Lansing
• On Two Wheels - Jackson
• P & T Fitness - Jackson
• Paint Creek Bicycles - Flint
• Pro Sports & Cycle - Sault Ste Marie
• Rock ‘n’ Road Cycle - Grand Haven
• South Lyon Cycle - South Lyon
• The Hub - Detroit
• The Stable of Saginaw - Saginaw
• Tim’s Bike Shop - St. Clair Shores
• Velo City Cycles - Holland
• Wheelhouse Detroit - Detroit
* Lifetime Members
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3/6 24TH ANNUAL BIKE FEAST
3/27 MICHIGAN BICYCLE SUMMIT
5/28 LUCINDA MEANS BICYCLE
ADVOCACY DAY
6/5 PEDAL & PADDLE BICYCLE TOUR
6/18 SUNRISE ADVENTURE BICYCLE TOUR
7/18 RIDE AROUND
TORCH (RAT) - Elk Rapids
7/24 RURAL PEARL OF A RIDE - Oxford
7/25 AVITA WATER BLACK BEAR
BICYCLE TOUR - Grayling
7/31 CASS RIVER HABITAT’S RIDE
FOR HOME - Vassar
8/1 TOUR DA U.P. - St. Ignace
8/15 ASSENMACHER 100 - Swartz Creek
8/21 PAUL BAKER MEMORIAL CHARITY
BICYCLE EVENT - Milford
8/21 M.A.D RIDE - Ludington
8/22 MOST (MUSKEGON OCEANA
SCENIC TOUR) - Montague
8/22 CEREAL CITY CENTURY - Battle Creek
LMB MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS
• Alzheimer Association - Harrison Twp.
• American Diabetes Association- Bingham Farms
• Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living - Ann Arbor
• Associated Charities of Lenawee County - Adrian
• Benzie Sunrise Rotary Club - Beulah
• Berrien County Cancer Service - Stevensville
• Bike4BreastCancer - East Jordan
• Boyne Valley Lions Club - Boyne City
• Briggs Colegrove, P.C. Attorneys at Law - Detroit
• Cass River Habitat for Humanities - Caro •
• Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness of Hillsdale County
• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Grand Rapids
• Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn - Frankenmuth
• Friends of Camp Mak-A Dream - Bloomfield Hills
• Friends of the Clinton River Trail - Rochester Hills
• Friends of the Pere Marquette Rail Trail - Midland
• Friends of the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail, Inc. - Goshen, IN
• Friends of the White Pine Trail - Belmont
• Friends Promoting Port Austin - Port Austin
• Gould Engineering, Inc - Flint
• Grayling Recreation Authority - Grayling
• Grayling Rotary Club - Grayling
• Habitat for Humanity of St Joseph Co. - Three Rivers
• Hands Extended Loving People - HELP - Ludington
• Hospice of Lenawee - Adrian
• Hostelling International - Toledo - Toledo, OH
• HSCC - Harbor Springs •
• Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce - Mackinaw City
• Michigan Bicycle Racing Association - Michigan
• Michigan Trails & Greenways Alliance - Lansing
• National 24 Hour Challenge - Grand Rapids •
• National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Dimondale
• PALM - Ann Arbor
• Paw Paw Service League - Paw Paw •
• Peckham - Lansing
• Pine Grove Athletic Club - Cadillac
• Pittsfield Charter Twp. Parks & Rec. - Ann Arbor
• Program to Educate All Cyclists (PEAC) - Saline
• Shuttleguy Tours - Dodgeville
• TART Trails - Traverse City
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7/17 MUP TOUR EN B
TS
(MICHIGAN’S UPPER PENINSULA)
8/8 24TH ANNUAL
SHORELINE WEST 7-DAY
8/12 24TH ANNUAL
SHORELINE WEST 3-DAY
8/28 POTAWATOMI PEDAL AND
PADDLE EVENT - Athens
9/4 LABOR DAY 30K FAT TIRE
AND CYCLE CROSS - Milford
9/12 MICHIGAN TOUR DE PINK - Oxford
9/18 CLINTON RIVER TRAIL FALL
CLASSIC RIDE - Auburn Hills
9/25 MIDDLE OF THE MITTEN
CENTURY - Midland
10/3 BLUE WATER RAMBLE - St. Clair
10/8 WALLOON LAKE TANDEM
WEEKEND - Walloon Lake
10/9 COLORBURST - Lowell
10/10 TOUR DE LIVINGSTON - Brighton
• The Greenway Collaborative - Ann Arbor
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Top of Michigan Trails Council - Petoskey
Tour de Pink Team Michigan - Oxford
• Two Bicycles & a Map - Madison, WI
• Zoo de Mackinac, Inc - Grosse Pointe Park
LMB MEMBER CLUBS
• Battle Creek Bicycle Club - Battle Creek
• Big Rapids Bicycle Club - Big Rapids
• Bike Ypsi - Ypsilanti
Cascades Cycling Club - Jackson
• Chain Gang Bicycle Club - Galesburg
• Cherry Capital Cycling Club - Traverse City
• Clinton River Riders Bicycle Club - Fraser
• Crankin Rankin Bicyclists - Rankin
• Cycling Saddlemen Bicycle Club - Dearborn
• Downriver Cycling Club - Trenton
• Flying Rhino Cycling Club - Clarkston
• Genesee Wanderers Bicycle Club - Flint
• Harbor Springs Cycling Club - Harbor Springs
• Huron Valley Running Club - Milford
• Kalamazoo Bicycle Club - Kalamazoo
• Macatawa Cycling Club* - Holland
• Michiana Bicycle Association - Granger, IN
• MI Human Powered Vehicle Assoc. - St Clair Shores
• Michigan Mountain Bike Association - Western Chapter
• Michigan United Tandem Society* - Grand Rapids
Miller Canfield Cyclists - Detroit
• Motive Force Loose Spokes - Southfield
• MSU Triathlon Club - East Lansing
• Potawatomi Pedal Paddle - Sherwood
Rapid Wheelmen Inc - Grand Rapids
• Shoreline Cycling Club - Ludington
• Slow Spokes Bicycle Club - Sterling Heights
Three Oaks Spokes Inc. - Three Oaks
• Tri-City Cyclists - Midland
• Tri-County Bicycle Association - Lansing
• Washtenaw Biking & Walking Coalition - Ann Arbor
• West Michigan Coast Riders - Fruitport
• Wolverbents Recumbent Cyclists - Ypsilanti
• Wolverine Sports Club - Royal Oak
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C = criterium V = velodrome (track)
Recognized by the United States Olympic Committee and USA Cycling, CR = circuit race CX = cyclocross
the Michigan Bicycle Racing Association (MBRA) is the governing RR = road race TOUR = tour (non-competitive)
body that oversees the sanctioning of 35+ competitive and non- TT = time trial
competitive events throughout Michigan each year. Additionally, Michigan Challenge
Schedule updates and more info at: MBRA works to identify, develop, and support Michigan cyclists (A season long race series. Points are given to the top 15 placed riders in each
www.mbra.org through various initiatives and programs. category and at the end of the season the leader of the series is declared the winner.)

DATE EVENT TYPE PROMOTER/CLUB CONTACT
MARCH
21 Fisk Knob TT TT River City Velo Club Eric Kimber
27 FRCC Spring Fling # 1 CR Flying Rhino CC Gary Oliveira - frccp@hotmail.com
28 AAVC STS #1 C AAVC Juniors Team TBD
APRIL
3 FRCC Spring Fling # 2 CR Flying Rhino CC Gary Oliveira - frccp@hotmail.com
10 FRCC Spring Fling # 3 CR Flying Rhino CC Gary Oliveira - frccp@hotmail.com
11 AAVC STS #2 C AAVC Juniors Team TBD
18 AAVC STS #3 C AAVC Juniors Team TBD
22 FRCC "Thursday Night Worlds" Summer Series CR Flying Rhino CC Gary Oliveira - frccp@hotmail.com
24 Willow Time Trial TT Fredrick James LLC Fred Nemenski - fredericjames@live.com
25 AAVC STS #4 C AAVC Juniors Team TBD
MAY
2 Cone-Azalia Spring Classic RR AAVC Juniors Team Lucas Wall - lucasjw@gmail.com
6 FRCC "Thursday Night Worlds" Summer Series CR Flying Rhino CC Gary Oliveira - frccp@hotmail.com
20 FRCC "Thursday Night Worlds" Summer Series CR Flying Rhino CC Gary Oliveira - frccp@hotmail.com
22 West Branch Classic Road Race RR MPI - Main Street Racing Team Karey Collins - tkcollins1@charter.net
23 West Branch Criterium C MPI - Main Street Racing Team Karey Collins - tkcollins1@charter.net
29 Das Tour de Frankenmuth RR Tri-City Cyclists Steve Weckle - srweckle@chartermi.net
30 Gran Fondo di Thumb TOUR Tri-City Cyclists Steve Weckle - srweckle@chartermi.net
JUNE
3 FRCC "Thursday Night Worlds" Summer Series CR Flying Rhino CC Gary Oliveira - frccp@hotmail.com
6 Duck Lake Beach Time Trial TT West Michigan Coast Riders TBD
11 Velodrome @ Bloomer Park V USAC Jr & Master National Qualifying Dale Hughes - dale@nas-track.com
12 Le Tour de Mont Pleasant - Criterium C Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Jack White - jwhite@mt-pleasant.net
13 Le Tour de Mont Pleasant - Road Race RR Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Jack White - jwhite@mt-pleasant.net
17 FRCC "Thursday Night Worlds" Summer Series CR Flying Rhino CC Gary Oliveira - frccp@hotmail.com
20 MI State TT Championship TT Fredrick James LLC Fred Nemenski - fredericjames@live.com
25 Superior Bike Fest - Downtown Criterium C Lake Superior Community Partnership Don Wolfe - superiorbikefest@chartermi.net
26 Superior Bike Fest - Marquette Co. Road Race RR Lake Superior Community Partnership Don Wolfe - superiorbikefest@chartermi.net
27 Superior Bike Fest - Presque Isle Circuit Race CR Lake Superior Community Partnership Don Wolfe - superiorbikefest@chartermi.net
JULY
1 FRCC "Thursday Night Worlds" Summer Series CR Flying Rhino CC Gary Oliveira - frccp@hotmail.com
2- 4 Velodrome @ Bloomer Park V NA Dale Hughes - dale@nas-track.com
9 Velodrome @ Bloomer Park V NAS-TRACK # 4 Dale Hughes - dale@nas-track.com
10 USAC NRC EVENT - Meijer Grand Cycling Classic C Arlington Sports Rob Layborn - info@arlingtonsports.org
11 Terry Reisch Memorial Race (Circuit) CR Dan Herzberg Dan Herzberg - treisch.memorialrace@gmail.com
15 FRCC "Thursday Night Worlds" Summer Series CR Flying Rhino CC Gary Oliveira
17 BTR Park Criterium C WMU Cycling Dave Boboltz - yeljersey@comcast.net
23 Velodrome @ Bloomer Park V NAS-TRACK # 5 Dale Hughes - dale@nas-track.com
24 Maillot Jaune RR Cycle Fit Sports Club Karey Collins - tkcollins1@charter.net
29 FRCC "Thursday Night Worlds" Summer Series CR Flying Rhino CC Gary Oliveira - frccp@hotmail.com
30 Velodrome @ Bloomer Park V NAS-TRACK # 6 Dale Hughes - dale@nas-track.com
AUGUST
1 Milford Criterium C Huron Valley Running & Athletic Club Joe Dolan - hvrac@comcast.net
6 Velodrome @ Bloomer Park V NAS-TRACK # 7 Dale Hughes - dale@nas-track.com
7 Ada Criterium C Ada Bike Club Dan Johnson - race@adabike.com
8 Hines Park TT TT Cycling Saddlemen Allen Duncan - all_duncan@sbcglobal.net
10-15 Velodrome @ Bloomer Park V Bloomer Velodrome SIX-day Dale Hughes - dale@nas-track.com
12 FRCC "Thursday Night Worlds" Summer Series CR Flying Rhino CC Gary Oliveira - frccp@hotmail.com
20 Battle Creek Friday Night Steet Sprints C Team Active Racing Dan Wolin - dwolin01@mac.com
21 Battle Creek Criterium C Team Active Racing Dan Wolin - dwolin01@mac.com
22 East Grand Rapids (Gasight) Criterium C Bissell Cycling Club Craig Rawlings - craig.rawlings@selective.com
26 FRCC "Thursday Night Worlds" Summer Series CR Flying Rhino CC Gary Oliveira - frccp@hotmail.com
27 Velodrome @ Bloomer Park V Can-Am Championships Dale Hughes - dale@nas-track.com
27 - 29 Cherry-Roubaix Race Weekend C, C, RR Hagerty Cycling Club Bob McLain - bob@mclaincycle.com
SEPTEMBER
5 Tour di Via Italia Criterium C Windsor, Ontario CANADA Aldo Sfalcin - aldo@mapleleafcycling.com
6 Debaets-DeVos Criterium C Cadiuex BC Bernie Clinke - fastcadence@aol.com
11 - 12 Velodrome @ Bloomer Park V USAC Elite National Qualifying Dale Hughes - dale@nas-track.com
18-19 Michigan Double-X Cyclocross CX Tailwind Robert Linden - tailwind@tir.net
26 Ithaca Grand Prix CX CX Team Sandbag Brian Hancock - racepromoter@gmail.com
OCTOBER
23 Mad Anthony Cyclocross CX Midwest Cycling Group Joe Lekovish - jlekovish@hotmail.com
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May 19, 2010, 7pm
The Ride of Silence exists:
• to mourn cyclists killed by motorists
• to raise awareness (among motorists,
police, and city officials) of cyclists on
the road
• to have motorists know we only want
to share the road
• to show that cyclists are not going away
On the third Wednesday of May, at 7:00
pm local time, cyclists across the state, in
30 confirmed locations, will join cyclists
across the U.S.A. and around the world,
by taking to the roads in remembrance of
fellow cyclists who have been injured and
killed by motorists.
Chris Phelan organized the first Ride
Of Silence in Dallas in 2003 after endurance
cyclist Larry Schwartz was killed by a pass-
ing bus, on an empty road. It has grown
from that single Ride, to nearly 300 the past
two years, in 19 countries in 2009.
The Ride Of Silence is a free ride that
asks its cyclists to ride no faster than 12
mph and remain silent during the ride.
Rides are typically 8 to 12 miles long.
The Ride hopes to raise cycling aware-
ness during national bike safety week
and month to motorists, police, and city
officials.
The Ride is also a chance to mourn, in
funeral procession style, cyclists who have
been killed. The Ride requests black arm-
bands be worn to honor cyclists who have
been killed and red arm-bands if you have
had a bike/motor vehicle accident. (many
locations will have these available)
Mark Hagar, Ride of Silence MI Director
Mark.Hagar@rideofsilence.org | 616-389-3552
Learn more and view updates
to Michigan locations at:
rideofsilence.org
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2010 Michigan Ride of Silence Locations
Adrian Jackson (Cascades Cycling Club)
Start: Behind Croswell Theater, city lot Start: TBD
Contact: Jim Dickson Contact: Dave Spencer
james.dickson@comcast.net spencerd_co_washtenaw@hotmail.com
Ann Arbor (Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society) Kalamazoo (The Chain Gang)
Start: Wheeler Park, corner of N. 4th Ave & Depot St. Start: TBD
Contact: Kathleen Donahoe Contact: Mark Rose
kdonahoe@umich.edu | 734-996-4985 m.rose@morrisrose.com | 269-345-0123
Battle Creek (Battle Creek Bicycle Club) Kingsford
Start: Getaway Sports, 636 Capital Ave. Start: TBD
Contact: Chad Curtis Contact: Kevin Socia
getawaysports@yahoo.com | 269-979-1996 postal_1999@yahoo.com
Bay City (Tri-City Cyclists) Lapeer
Start: Bay County Health Dept., across from Empire Theater Start: TBD
Contact: John Geminder, Bicycle Headquarters Inc. Contact: Rebecca Forfar
jgeminder@aol.com | 989-496-2810 iron.faith@yahoo.com
Boyne City (North Country Bicycle Club) Lennon (Genessee Wanderers Bicycle Club)
Start: Veterans Park Start: OK Ind. parking lot, corner of Oak St & Lennon
Contact: Mike Sheean Contact: Dave Otto
m_sheean@yahoo.com | 231-582-4030 dctoot@yahoo.com | 810-744-2471
Cadillac Marquette (Kitchi-Mi-Kana [KMK] Cycling Club)
Start: City Pavillion Start: Lower Harbor parking lot
Contact: Kamie Wade Contact: Sarah Anderson
upnorthtriathlete@gmail.com sba407@gmail.com
Detroit - Belle Isle (Wheelhouse Detroit) Menominee
Start: Belle Isle, fountain area Cycle Path Bike Shop Spokes & Folks
Contact: Steve Roach Start: Menominee Yacht Club (MMYC), First St.
Roach@MillerCanfield.com | 313-496 7933 Contact: Bill St Martin
cycle_path_mi@yahoo.com | 810-744-2471
East Lansing (MSU Bikes)
Start: MSU Bikes Service Center, Bessey Hall Midland (Tri-City Cyclists)
www.bikes.msu.edu/maps.html Start: Midland Civic Arena on Fast Ice Dr.
Contact: Tim Potter Contact: John Geminder, Bicycle Headquarters Inc.
flyingdutchman63@gmail.com | 517-432-3414 jgeminder@aol.com | 989-496-2810
Grand Rapids (Rapid Wheelmen Bicycle Club) Oakland Co.
Start: Riverside Park, Monroe Ave, 2nd park entrance (Wolverine Sports Club/Riders4Research/ CadieuxBC)
Contact: Mark Hagar Start: Velodrome at Bloomer Park,
Mark.Hagar@rideofsilence.org | 616-389-3552 road ride and simultaneously track ride
Contact: Colleen Brown
Grand Rapids - Spin for Silence (WMCA) RideofSilence4OaklandCo@gmail.com | 248-417-6235
Start: WMCA Health Club, Lake MI Dr.
Contact: Deborah McDonald (contact for availability for non-WMCA members) Saginaw (Tri-City Cyclists)
dmacdonald@grwmca.org Start: Stable Bicycle Shop, 300 S. Hamilton St.
Contact: Larry Tesch
Grayling (The Bicycle Shop)
jamal2kt@yahoo.com
Start: City Building, 1020 City Blvd.
Contact: Margaret Creps Saulte St Marie (Pro Sports, Soo Bike Club)
margaret55@charter.net | 989-348-9691 Start: Pro Sport
Grosse Pointe (Wolverine Sports Club) Contact: Anthony Talentino
Start: American Cycle & Fitness, Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods TTalentino@stelectrical.com | 906-632-2775
Contact: Russ St. John Spring Lake/Muskegon (West MI Coast Riders)
surfkumu@sbcglobal.net Start: Central Park
Harbor Springs Contact: Mark Stoll
Start: Bay & State Sts., outside Stafford’s Pier Restaurant mestoll@sbcglobal.net | 616-402-1359
Contact: Christopher Benson
cjbenson516@gmail.com Traverse City (TART Trails & Cherry Capital Cycling Club)
Start: Old Railroad Depot , near Woodmere Ave & Eighth St.
Haslett (Tri-County Bicycle Assoc.) Contact: Fred Schaafsma
Start: Haslett Middle School safetyandeducation@cherrycapitalcyclingclub.org
Contact: Lenny Provencher
provenc@msu.edu | 517-204-2971 Westland/Dearborn/Livonia
(Metro South Chapter of the MI Mountain Biking Assoc.)
Holland (Cross Country Cycle) Start: Nankin Mills Pavilion, Hines Dr.
Start: Holland Civic Center, W 8th St. Contact: Dave Duffield
Contact: Laura Harris capops2@ameritech.net
info@crosscountrycycle.com | 616-396-7491 Ypsilanti
Start: Recreation Park, 1015 Congress St.
Contact: Robert Krzewinski wolverbob@yahoo.com
 Bike Month
- May 2010 -
Bike Month: May Program hosts other fun events during the month of May, including Bike to Work Day.
Bike-to-Work Week: May 17-21
Bike-to-Work Day: May 21
Americans have been commemorating
National Bike Month in May for 54 years,
thanks to advocacy groups like the
League of American Bicyclists and the
League of Michigan Bicyclists (LMB).
Timed to coincide with the arrival of
warmer weather, the event has inspired
countless bike rides, safety inspections,
commuter challenges, ribbon-cuttings,
“share the road” promotions, and other
varied celebrations of bicycling in
communities across the nation.
The LMB is promoting Bike-to-Work Week
from May 17-21. One of the most popular
activities in Bike Month is encouraging
people to bicycle to work and forsake
their motor vehicles for at least one day.
Friday, May 21 is designated as National
Bike-to-Work Day (this date is also part of
National Transportation Week), although
many communities pick other dates in the
month for this particular event.
Hundreds of people in Ann Arbor, Flint,
Holland, Jackson, Lansing, Manistee and
Traverse City will bike, walk, carpool, take
the bus to work, or telecommute during
Smart Commute ‘10. Smart Commute is
part of a national celebration of Bike-to-
Work Week.
For Bike-to-work resources visit:
www.bikeleague.org/programs/bikemonth/
For tips and resources on Smart Commuting visit:
www.MIsmartcommute.org
Smart Commute 2010
Ann Arbor — May 1 – 31
In May, the getDowntown Program hosts the Commuter Challenge-a month long competition that encourages
downtown Ann Arbor commuters to walk, bus, bike, etc. to work. During the Challenge individuals and organizations
can win prizes, check out stats, and have a great time! In addition to the Commuter Challenge, the getDowntown
getDowntown Program - Nancy Shore
(734) 214-0100 | nancy@annarborchamber.org | www.getdowntown.org
Flint — TBD
Think outside the glove box!” Instead of driving a car, try people powered transportation: bicycling, walking, carpooling,
or public transit. The Safe and Active Genesee for Everyone (SAGE) Collaborative is celebrating active transportation with
Smart Commute events.
Safe and Active Genesee for Everyone (SAGE) - Lauren Holaly
(810) 235-3396 | lholaly@crim.org | www.crim.org/smartCommute/index.htm
Holland - Zeeland — May 17 – 22
Green Commute Week will be launched with a community-wide educational forum and series of community events
to include a commuter challenge, practical tips for bicycle commuters, and a leadership ride in the Holland-Zeeland
area. Organized by the Macatawa Area Coordinating Council, and representatives from local businesses, health care
professionals, and bike shops, Green Commute Week will highlight cost savings and health benefits of alternative
transportation options.
Green Commute Program – Elisa Hoekwater
(616) 395-2688, ext. 109 | ehoekwater@the-macc.org
Jackson — May 21
Get fit. Be green. Save money. Join us in celebrating the joys of walking, biking, and riding the bus! The Smart Commute
kicks off on May 21. Events include Leader Ride, Smart Commute Morning Meet-ups, and a lunch party. The Smart
Commute continues through the summer with monthly Smart Commute Days and a Corporate Commuter Challenge.
Fitness Council of Jackson - Scott TenBrink
(517) 990-9798 | scott@fitnesscouncil.org | www.fitnesscouncil.org
Lansing — April - June
Smart Commute helps people in the Capital Area discover the joys of walking, bicycling, riding the bus, carpooling,
and telecommuting instead of driving. Smart Commute will include bicycle commuting classes, festivals, a company
competition, monthly prize drawings for members of the Smart Commute Club, and more.
Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council - MC Rothhorn
(517) 203-8937 | info@midmeac.org | www.midmeac.org
Manistee — TBD
Healthy Active Manistee (HAM it up!) is a program that encourages walking, biking, carpooling and using public
transportation in the Manistee area.
Manistee Nonmotorized Transportation Committee - Christa Johnson
christajohnsondc@gmail.com
Traverse City — June 1 - 5
Smart Commute Week is a program that encourages ‘smart’ transportation that includes: walking, biking, carpooling,
using public transportation, or any other form of transportation that does not include driving alone. The event
showcases, promotes and encourages alternative transportation options in Traverse City. Events include free commuter
breakfasts, a commuter cup challenge, prizes and more.
TART Trails, Inc. - Missy Luyk
missy@traversetrails.org | www.smartcommutetc.org
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2010 MICHIGAN MOUNTAIN
BIKE RACE SCHEDULE
Guts and Gravel
Yankee Springs Time Trial *
Pontiac Lake Time Trial †
Fort Custer Stampede *
Brighton Stage Race †
6 & 12 Hours of Stony Creek ◊
Bloomer Park XC * †
12 & 24 Hours of Boyne ◊
Hansen Hills Challenge *
8 Hours of Cannonsburg ◊
Ruby Campground XC
Lumberjack
Big-M XC †
Stony Creek Marathon †
Boyne Marathon *
6 & 12 Hours of Ithaca ◊
Stony Creek Time Trial * †
8 Hours of Blommer Park ◊
Pontiac Lake XC †
Ore to Shore
6 & 12 Housrs of Pando ◊
Maybury State Park *
Fort Custer Time Trial †
Stony Creek XC †
6 & 12 Hours of Drummond Isd. ◊
Waterford CX Clinic †
Addison Oaks Fall Classic *
12 & 24 Hours of Hansen Hills ◊
Michigan Double Cross -1 †
Michigan Double Cross -2 †
Pando Challenge *
Munson-Night CX-3 †
6 & 12 Hours of Addison Oaks ◊
TBD CX-4 †
Vets Park CX-5 †
Vets Park CX-6 †
Iceman
TBD CX-7 †
TBD CX-8 †
Peak to Peak
Springfield Oaks CX-9 †
Endurance
XC/TT (Cross Country/Time Trial)
XC/TT, part of MMBA CPS Mountain Bike Race Series
CX (Cyclo-Cross Race Series )
More Info/Updates:
* www.mmba.org
† www.tailwind.net
◊ www.funpromotions.com
January 2010
1/24 Sunday
WORST DAY OF THE YEAR RIDE
Start: Ann Arbor
Distance: 6, 12, 20, 40 Fee: free
The third weekend of January is notoriously the worst day so
what else is there to do but ride!
Wheels in Motion Cycling and Fitness
(734) 971-2121 | wheelsinmotion3400@comcast.net
wheelsinmotion.us
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MICHIGAN BICYCLE SUMMIT
April 10 4/6 - 11/23 The theme of this year’s summit is “Providing tools for a
April 18
MOTIVEFORCE-LOOSE SPOKES brighter bicycling future in Michigan.” The keynote speaker
Start: Birmingham, Barnum Park Distance: Up to 55 miles will be Andy Clarke, Executive Director of the League of
April 25 Fee: $5.00 American Bicyclists. The event is designed for anyone that
May 2 From April through Sept. 14 a road ride starting from Derby wants to make a difference in promoting bicycling and the
May 15/16 School in Birmingham - Derby at Adams Rds. Fast training safety of bicyclists in Michigan. It will be held in Lansing at
May 15 rides offered. Three groups. 6pm start. From Sept. 21 through Peckham Industries...see website for details.
May 29 November a night dirt road night ride of about 32 miles. League of Michigan Bicyclists
May 29/30 Motive Force-Loose Spokes office@LMB.org | www.lmb.org
June 6 (248) 388-3854 | EJLMotiveForce@bikerider.com
www.LMB.org/MFLS
June 12
June 13
June 19
5/3 - 9/20
R4RWOMENSRIDE
April
June 27 Start: Birminhgham Distance: 15 – 28 Fee: None
July 3 An opportunity for women to meet and ride and learn skills, this 4/25 - 4/26 Sunday - Monday
July 10 social/casual/recovery paced ride will travel on paved suburban ANN ARBOR CLASSIC BICYCLE AND
July 17 roads. Leave from Barnum Park in Birmingham on Pierce St. at MINIBIKE SHOW AND SWAP MEET
George at 6:30 pm Mondays through the summer. Start: Ann Arbor/Saline
July 25
CadieuxBC/Team o2/Riders4research Fee: $3, free parking, kids under 10 are free
July 31 (248) 388-3854 | EJ@riders4research.com Biggest, oldest and best classic bicycle and minibike show and
August 8 www.riders4research.com swap meet in the country. Over 7,000 bicycles at last year’s show.
August 14 Four bicycles to be given away free. Washtenaw Farm Council
August 14 5/2 - 10/31 Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor/Saline Rd. 8am-3pm. Auction is at 11:30.
August 21 FLINT RIVER TRAIL Paul and Anne Kleppert
August 22 Start: Flint Distance: 13 – 17 Fee: free (248) 642-6639 | bikeshow@aol.com
August 29 Short, free, no-drop rides every Sunday from May - October, www.ann-arbor-bicycleshow.com
Sep. 4 along the Flint River Trail. They all start at 2:00 pm at the
Flint Farmers Market at Longway Blvd. and the river. Three
Sep. 11
Sep. 12 variations of the ride are held once each month with the May
remaining Sunday saved for exploratory rides or repeats. We
Sep. 18/19
ride at about 10 -11 miles an hour. There are leaders and
Sep. 18 5/2 Sunday
sweeps for each group of 20 riders.
Sep. 19 The Friends of the Flint River Trail
METRO GRAND SPRING TOUR
Sep. 26 Start: New Boston - Willow Metropark
(810) 742-0071 | bnbaton@gmail.com
Distance: 12, 25, 45, 60 Fee: $16 Ind/$43 Fam, after 4/28
Oct. 2 http://edtech.mcc.edu/ffrt
$22/55, DOE
Oct. 9 Join the DCC for the 27th annual Metro Grand Spring Tour (The
Oct. 17 5/16 - 6/12 Saturdays Homemade Cookie Tour) on routes along the Huron River and on
Oct. 30 KBC - BIKE CAMP 2010 scenic country roads. A great pancake breakfast is included to all
Start: YMCA - Portage who sign up for the ride that begins the riding season.
Oct. 31
Distance: 5-15 Fee: $50.00 Downriver Cycling Club
Nov. 6 KBC Bike Camp is run on five consecutive Saturday mornings (313) 381-2833 | dcc.mgst@yahoo.com
Nov 14 starting in mid-May. Learn how to ride a bike properly, www.lmb.org/dcc
Nov. 21 efficiently and safely on public roads. Bike fitting, fitness goals,
Oct. 16 nutrition and maintenance are covered. Orientation 5/11/10.
Kalamazoo Bicycle Club 5/2 Sunday
Dec. 5
(269) 217-9082 | BikeCamp@KalamazooBicycleClub.org BIKE YPSI SPRING RIDE & FESTIVAL
www.KalamazooBicycleClub.org Start: Ypsilanti
Distance: 15, 30 Fee: free
Group rides of varying lengths with option to ride in slower or
faster groups. Plus a neighborhood family friendly scramble.
March Festival at noon: Barbeque, bike games, info booths & more. No
formal SAG. Rides leave park at 10 am.
Bike Ypsi(734) 330-0550 | bikeypsi@gmail.com
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24TH ANNUAL BIKE FEAST
Livonia - Clarenceville United Methodist Church - 20300 5/8 Saturday
Middlebelt Rd., (just S. of 8 Mile on E. side of street) MICHIGAN RECUMBENT RALLY EAST
Fee: $10 (no potluck) Start: Willow Metropark
The Bike Feast is back again! All cyclists are welcome to enjoy Distance: 10, 25, 45, 62 Fee: Free
Experience the total comfort of recumbent riding! Recumbent
an evening of dining, entertainment and prizes. Wear your
favorite cycling shirt or jersey. 5 pm social hour (no alcohol), bicycle displays, dealers, test-rides, used recumbents for sale.
6 pm dinner. Space is limited - register online at “Buying Your First Recumbent” talk at 11 am and 1pm. Sheltered
www.LMB.org early. area in case of rain. Group ride at noon. Park located off Exit 11 of
League of Michigan Bicyclists - Dave Duffield I-275, south of Detroit Metro Airport.
(248) 347-0136 | dduffield@LMB.org Wolver-Bent Recumbent Cyclists
www.LMB.org wolverbob@gmail.com
www.wolverbents.org
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Start: Kalamazoo/South Haven BICYCLE ADVOCACY DAY
Distance: 25,45, 70, 100 Fee: $15 Ind/$30 Fam, after 5/1 Hosted by LMB, MMBA & MTGA
$20/$40, DOE Bike Tour Guide Books
Ride the KalHaven Trial and the new 5 miles extension open to for ‘rounding Lakes Superior,
downtown Kalamazoo or choose from four road routes through Michigan, Huron, & Erie
Kalamazoo and Van Buren countries. Shuttles available.
Friends of the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail Start: E. Lansing - MSU Campus Cyclotour Guide Books
(269) 381-5043 | krvt@kalcounty.com Distance: 3 mi. to State Capitol + optional afternoon ride www.cyclotour.com
www.kalcounty.com/parks/krvt/trailprogramming Fee: $10
All bicyclists, whether they enjoy on-road or off-road riding, cyclotour@cyclotour.com
5/9 Sunday need safe accommodations to get to their destinations. That’s
why the League of Michigan Bicyclists, Michigan Trails &
SPRING BACK 40 CALLENGE
Greenways Alliance and Michigan Mountain Biking Association
Start: Clarkston
are joining forces in 2010 to advocate for Complete Streets and
Distance: 8, 14, 24, 48 Fee: $20 adult, $12 seniors & juniors
other issues key to all bicyclists. The day will start with a short
A Mother’s Day back roads tour over the rolling hills of North
road rally to the State Capitol where volunteers from all three
Oakland County. Fat tire or cyclocross bikes are recommended
organizations will educate legislators on policy issues that
for this ride on dirt roads. Registration will be available via our
facilitate a bicycle-friendly Michigan. Lunch will be provided
website.
after legislative visits, followed by an optional afternoon ride.
Flying Rhino Cycling Club
Details on the agenda and how to register will be listed at:
secretary@flyingrhinocc.com
www.LMB.org/advocacyday.htm
www.flyingrhinocc.com

5/15 Saturday
5/29 Saturday
MSU FARM DAZE TOUR
Start: E. Lansing - MSU Pavilion, Forest & College
DAS TOUR OF FRANKENMUTH
Start: Frankenmuth
Distance: 25, 50, 75, 100 km
Fee: $30 Ind/$25 (17 & under)/$55 Fam, After 5/1 $35/30/65, DOE
Distance: 15 - 75, depending on category Fee: $35 June
This is an USCF sanctioned road race. Beginners, amateurs and
Meander through MSU farmlands and the surrounding
professionals are all welcome.
countryside on this tour supporting the Michigan State E V LM
Triathlon Club. The tour starts at MSU Pavilion. See website for
Tri City Cyclists 6/5 - 6/6 Saturday - Sunday EN B
(989) 839-2034 | Srweckle@chartermi.net PEDAL & PADDLE BICYCLE TOUR T
map, registration and more details.
www.tricitycyclists.org Start: Montague
available from 8 am to 10 am.
MSU Triathlon Club - Alex Douglass Distance: 20-40 miles a day Fee: See website
(248) 890-4777 | dougl122@msu.edu 5/29 Saturday Saturday morning, cycle 20-50 peaceful miles primarily on the
www.msutriathlon.com BICYCLE EXPO/SWAP MEET Hart-Montague Trail; return that afternoon to canoe or kayak
Start: Frankenmuth on the White River. Sunday morning, bike another 20-50 miles
Distance: NA Fee: Free past beautiful inland lakes and Lake Michigan shores.
5/16 Sunday League of Michigan Bicyclists
2nd Annual Frankenmuth Antique and Classic Bicycle Swap/
FAHRRAD TOUR Show. This event is being held in conjunction with the Tour de (888) 642-4537 | office@lmb.org
Start: Frankenmuth Frankenmuth, which is a USA cycling sanctioned bike race. www.lmb.org
Distance: 25, 50, 100 km Fee: $15, after 5/1 $20 Tri City Cyclists
The routes wind out of the village, along the Cass River, across (989) 839-2034 | bishopdansue@aol.com
the lush farmlands of the Saginaw Valley and end back at the www.tricitycyclists.org 6/5 Saturday
middle school. The roads have light traffic and are mostly flat SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN TOUR DE CURE
with a few hills for variety. This is our 25 year for this ride. Start: Brighton High School
Optimist Club of Frankenmuth 5/30 Sunday
Distance: 10, 25, 50, 75 & 100 (road) / 5, 9, & 14 (mtn.)
(989) 652-2557 | drnancy94@yahoo.com BABA WOOLY BIKE RALLY
Fee: $15, after 3/22 $25
Start: Coldwater
Ride includes stocked rest stops, lunch and live entertainment
Distance: 15, 25, 40, 62, 100 Fee: $20, after 4/30 $25
5/19 Wednesday Routes are along the Branch County Chain of Lakes, scenic Amish
at the finish; SAG and medical support with an additional lunch
RIDE OF SILENCE country, and rolling hills. Start times are 7:30 to 10:30 am inclusive.
stop provided on our 75 & 100-mile routes. All riders will also
See page 4 receive a T-shirt and goodie bag. Ride for an excellent cause and
Branch Area Bike Association
help to STOP DIABETES in Michigan.
(517) 617-7506 | info@bikebranch.org
American Diabetes Association
5/22 Saturday bikebranch.org
(248) 433-3830 | ahalladay@diabetes.org
21ST ANNUAL ZOO-DE-MACKINAC http://main.diabetes.org/SoutheastMItourdecure
Start: Harbor Springs 5/31 Monday
Distance: 51 Fee: $50, after 5/8 $60 MEMORIAL DAY CANADIAN CENTURY
This is not a race! The Zoo-de-Mack is a scenic 51 mile bicycle Start: Grand Haven 6/5 Saturday
ride and a weekend of huge parties in one of the most beautiful Distance: 100 km Fee: Free HARBOR SPRINGS CYCLING CLASSIC
areas of Michigan. More than 2500 outdoor enthusiasts Ride 100 kilometers through the valley of the Grand River. Start: Harbor Springs
gather each year to take part in this fun filled weekend. Breakfast in Allendale, returning well before noon for family Distance: 20, 42 , 61
Zoo-de-Mackinac, Inc. activities. Meet at Rock ‘n’ Road Cycle by 6:45 am to split in two Fee: $25 advance, $30 on site
(313) 821-8414 | sarah@zoo-de-mack.com groups. Leave at 7:00 sharp. Pump tires and find your shoes the 20th Anniversary! Join us for a great celebration. “Tunnel of
www.zoo-de-mack.com night before. Don’t forget breakfast money. Trees” (M-119) is a part each route, refreshment stops, sag
team yogurt / Rock ‘n’ Road Cycle service, bbq lunch all included. T-shirts and lodging pacakges
(616) 846-2800 | tim@rocknroadcycle.com available. This is a great ride with lots of friendly people!
www.rocknroadcycle.com HSCC c/o Birchwood Inn
(231) 526-2151 | frontdesk@birchwoodinn.com
www.birchwoodinn.com/specialevents.html
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100 GRAND BIG MAC SHORELINE SPRING SCENIC T-SHIRT RIDE
Start: Grand Rapids BIKE TOUR & RIDE ACROSS BRIDGE Start: Laingsburg High School
Distance: 17, 35, 65, 100 Start: Mackinaw City Distance: 25, 50, 100 km
Fee: $20 Ind/$40 Fam, Add $5 after 5/24 Distance: 25, 50, 75,100 Fee: $15, ages 6-16 $8, under 5 free
Lunch provided for ALL entrants: BBQ sandwiches, pita wraps Fee: TBD A fun family orientated ride through the country roads of
(with vegetarian option), tons of fruit, soda, homemade Four inland and shoreline routes available with marked routes Shiawassee County with fruit and cookie stops. Lunch is served
cookies, and other snacks. Rest stops are every 20 miles or so direct you. SAG safety wagons patrol the routes and designated at the high school after the ride.
along each route and are stocked with home-made cookies, rest areas. Incredible scenery and a light cook-out lunch at rides Tri-County Bicycle Association
fruit, snacks, Gatorade, and water. 17 mile riders also have a end. On Sunday, 400 riders over 13 will climax their adventure (517) 882-3200 | tshirt@biketcba.org
rest stop near their half-way point. Road Bike 101 available for with a ride across the magnificent Mackinac Bridge. www/iketcba.org
new/inexperienced riders! Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce
Rapid Wheelmen (231) 436-5574 | info@mackinawchamber.com 6/12 Saturday
(616) 915-2048 | 100grand@rapidwheelmen.com www.mackinawchamber.com GEARS & BEERS - RIDE TO CURE ALS
www.lmb.org/rapidwheels/100_Grand/100grand_ride htm Start: Ann Arbor-Olson Park
Distance: 25, 67, 100
6/12 - 6/13 Saturday - Sunday 6/12 - 6/13 Saturday - Sunday
Fee: $75, After 5/8 $100, DOE
BIKE MS RIDE, GREAT LAKES MICHIGAN HUMAN POWERED A scenic ride along the Huron river and throughout Ann
BREAKAWAY - WEST MICHIGAN VEHICLE RALLY Arbor. Enjoy a day of fun, hope and beer - to cure Lou
Start: Waterford Gehrig’s Disease. Family and friends can join you at the
Start: Holland
Distance: See Description after party featuring live music, beer by Arbor Brewing and
Distance: 30, 50, 75 & 100 per day
Fee: $35 great Mexican food. All money raised goes to local patient
Fee: $60 registration fee + pledges
One-Hour Time Trials, Top Speed Event, Hill Climb, Kilometer services & research to find a cure.
Bike MS is a premier cycling series in Michigan to raise
Race and Road Races. Recumbents, tricycles, bicycles, tandems ALS Association-Michigan Chapter
awareness and funds for the National MS Society. All routes are
and TT bikes welcome. Two days of action with dinner Saturday (248) 680-6540 | susan@alsa-michigan.org
fully supported with rest stops every 10 - 15 miles, SAG vehicles,
evening. Spectators welcome. (Dates tentative) http://web.alsa.org/gearsbeers
mechanical support and medical volunteers.
Michigan Human Powered Vehicle Association
National MS Society
(586) 863-3902 | mowett@aol.com
(517) 646-0807 | bike@mig.nmss.org
http://www.wisil.recumbents.com/wisil/calendar.asp
www.bikemsmi.ort

Determination. Control. Expertise.

Miller Canfield
– proudly supports the –

LEAGUE OF MICHIGAN BICYCLISTS

Steven A. Roach • 313.496.7933 • roach@millercanfield.com

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MICHIGAN MOUNTAIN MAYHEM EN B NATIONAL 24-HOUR CHALLENGE
Start: Boyne City SUNRISE ADVENTURE T Start: Middleville
Distance: 30, 68, 100, 130 BICYCLE TOUR Distance: 122, 25, 5.5-mile loops
Fee: $35 Start: Rogers City Fee: $75, after 4/30 $95, after 5/31, $120
The Michigan Mountain Mayhem is a (Road Bike) cycling Distance: 40-60 miles daily Personal Best On-Road Endurance Ride for multiple classes:
event which will test you both mentally and physically. It is Fee: See website male and female, ages 18 through 70+; tandems and
one of the most grueling and challenging rides you will ever Experience the spectacular Lake Huron coastline of recumbents. In 2009, riders from 24 states, Canada, Poland and
participate in. Can you handle 10,000 feet of climbing? Michigan’s Northeast Lower Peninsula. Rogers City will be Switzerland. Traditional bagpipe sendoff. Certificates, mileage
Northern Michigan Cycling Club home base for our three 40-to-60-mile days of scenic riding. pins, results booklet and special 1000-mile jersey. Register
(231) 582-0542 | paul@michiganmountainmayhem League of Michigan Bicyclists online at Active.com
www.michiganmountainmayhem.com (888) 642-4537 | office@lmb.org National 24-Hour Challenge - Pete & Kathy Steve
www.lmb.org (616) 656-0275 | n24hc@charter.net
www.n24hc.org
6/16 - 6/20 Wednesday - Sunday
TCBA N.W. TOUR
Start: Empire, Sleepy Bear Campground 6/19 - 6/25 Saturday - Friday 6/19 Saturday
Distance: TBD PALM PUMPKINVINE BIKE RIDE
Fee: $140 (PEDAL ACROSS LOWER MICHIGAN) Start: Goshen, IN
Different routes each day in beautiful Leelanaw County. Tents Start: South Haven Distance: 10, 15, 26, 44, 67, 104
will not be moved each day. Price includes sags, food (breakfast Distance: 35-55 miles per day w/ longer options Fee: $21 Ind/$42 Fam pre-registration
and dinner), maps, restrooms, pool and great beach in Empire. Fee: $110 (17 & older), $65 (11-16), $55 (<11) 11th Annual Pumpkinvine Bike Ride supports development
Great food! 29th Annual Pedal Across Lower Michigan (PALM). The ride of 17-mile rail-trail between Goshen, Middlebury and
Tri-County Bicycle Association is approximately 260 miles, with optional longer routes Shipshewana. Ride starts on 5.4 miles of trail which passes
nwtour@biketcba.org each day. South Haven to Lake Erie. Optional meal and bus through wooded areas and across cultivated fields. Then the
www.biketcba.org purchase. Registration accepted until 4/1 or until 700 ride limit. routes continue on county roads. Join over 1000 bicyclists and
Michigan’s premier family cycling tour. Paved roads, suitable for enjoy generous SAGs and home-made pie and ice cream. The
novice or veteran tour rider. 44, 67 and 104-mile routes serve cold cut sandwiches for lunch.
PALM (Pedal Across Lower Michigan) Experience Amish countryside, new born colts in pastures and
(734) 669-0172 | palmbiketour@yahoo.com Amish stores. The 15-mile Country-life Loop stops at an Amish
www.lmb.org/palm farm, Chief Shipshewana Memorial, a round barn, etc.
Friends of the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail, Inc.
(574) 266-1362 | rjcarrico1@verizon net
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WEST BRANCH HILLS & THRILLS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY TOUR DI LAGO
Start: West Branch BIKE TO BUILD Start: Port Austin
Distance: 35, 47, 62, 100 Start: Centreville Distance: 12, 25, & new 62 mile route
Fee: $15 Ind/$25 Fam, after 6/5 $20/$30; Distance: 10, 25, 40, 72 Fee: $15 Ind/$30 Fam
Join us the Tri City Cyclists on this challenging tour around West Fee: Pre-registration $20 Ind/$50 Fam 3rd annual multi-distance tour is on paved, low traffic, rural
Branch. The rolling hills, beautiful countryside and lakes make Register: 7-10 am. All scenic routes are mainly flat, family roads along the Thumb’s Lake Huron shoreline. Two lighthouses
the ride a memorable experience. The ride is SAG supported friendly, pass through covered bridge on St. Joe River, and are along the route with the opportunity to tour historic Pointe
along with three official rest stops, with refreshments Amish farm district. SAG support, rest stops, refreshments, Aux Barques Lighthouse at mid-point. SAG and refreshments
and snacks and at end of the ride! Come have fun with us! lunch, provided, at end of ride. Proceeds benefit Habitat provided. Local lighthouses benefited.
Registration Starts: 7am to 10am. for Humanity. Friends Promoting Port Austin
Tri-City Cyclists Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County, MI (989) 738-1338 | tourdilago@comcast.net
(989) 753-6038 | Dauerhome@juno.com (269) 535-0124 | carol@arrowheadcove.com www.friendspromotingportaustin.com
www.tricitycyclists.org/westbranch
6/26 Saturday 6/27 Sunday
6/19 Saturday JESSE ESCAMILLA HOSPICE OF LENAWEE
CHARLEVOIX/EMMET MEMORIAL BIKE RIDE RUN, WALK & BIKE TOUR
COUNTY PINK RIBBON RIDE Start: Harrisville Start: Blissfield
Start: Boyne City Distance: 126 Distance: 50 km
Distance: 7, 20, 42, 55 Fee: Donations Fee: $15, after 6/19 $20
Fee: $30 Ind/$50 Fam; DOE: $35/$60 Jesse Escamilla was a good friend and we were training for 50 km non-competitive scenic ride beginning and ending at
The Pink Ribbon Ride raises money annually to benefit breast a ride from Harrisville to Mackinaw City, when he found Blissfield High School.
cancer programs offered through Charlevoix Area Hospital and out he had liver cancer. He passed away before we made Hospice of Lenawee
Northern Michigan Regional Hospital, including life-saving our ride to Mackinaw City, so on June 26, we will ride the (517) 263-2323 | info@hospiceoflenawee.org
tests for under and uninsured women. 126 miles for him. www.hospiceoflenawee.org
Bike4breastcancer rickyd@chartermi.net
(231) 536-7066 | penbryn@charter.net http://www.livestrong.org/grassroots2010/jembb
www.bike4breastcancer.org

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7/4 Sunday
FOURTH OF JULY
CANADIAN CENTURY
Start: Grand Haven
Michigander Bicycle Tour Distance: 100 K Fee: none
Ride 100 kilometers through the valley of the Grand River,
July 17-23, 2010 breakfast in Allendale, returning well before noon for family
activities. Meet at Rock ‘n’ Road Cycle by 6:45 am to split in two
Its a Ride for Everbody groups, leave at 7:00 sharp. Pump tires and find your shoes the
Its a family-friendly tour ideal for hybrid, night before. Don’t forget breakfast money.
mountain and road bikes. All you need to team yogurt / Rock ‘n’ Road Cycle
do is ride and enjoy the beautiful scenery (616) 846-2800 | tim@rocknroadcycle.com
of Michigans www.rocknroadcycle.com
trails and
back roads. 7/10 Saturday
ONE HELLUVA RIDE 34TH ANNUAL
Start: Chelsea
Distance: 15, 30, 39, 63, 76,100
Learn More Fee: $20, after 6/1 $25, Day of $30,
Visit www.michigantrails.org to learn more The Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society presents the 34th
about the Michigander 2010 Annual One Helluva Ride on Saturday, July 10, 2010. Join us
for scenic bicycle touring over tree-lined, paved roads winding
through rural and recreation areas on beautiful rolling terrain in
6/27 Sunday Southeast Michigan which varies enough to appeal to a broad
BERRIEN COUNTY range of bicyclists.
CANCER SERVICE BIKE RIDE Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
Start: Stevensville ohrinfo@aabts.org
Distance: 15, 25, 42 mile & 100 K Fee: $20 Ind/ 35/Fam www.aabts.org
All new routes are being designed for our 2010 Bike Ride! You
will ride over lightly traveled, picturesque roads in Berrien 7/11 Sunday
County through scenic, winding farmland and vineyards.
Family friendly with several rest and refreshment stops
KALAMAZOO SCENIC BICYCLE
throughout.
TOUR (KALTOUR)
Start: Kalamazoo
Berrien County Cancer Service
Distance: 100 m, 62 m (100 k), 31 m (50 k), 15 m, 12 m
(269) 429-3281 | staff@bccancerservice.org
Fee: $20 Ind/$35 Fam, after 7/1 $25/$45
www.bccancerservice.org
KalTour is noted for scenic rolling countryside with just a
few hills, low traffic roads, well marked routes, and plenty of
sandwiches, fruit, and cookies. All routes meet at a common
July lunch stop. Come enjoy a pleasant ride in the country!
Kalamazoo Bicycle Club
(269) 823-2819 | kaltour@kalamazoobicycleclub.org
7/3 Saturday www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org
ALGONAC LIONS
PICKEREL BIKE TOUR 7/11 Sunday
Start: Algonac/Clay Twp. 16TH ANNUAL COVERED
Distance: 25, 40 Fee: $20 pre-register, $30 day of BRIDGE BIKE TOUR
An annual fundraiser held during the traditional Algonac Lions Start: Lowell
Pickerel Tournament. The Bike Tour benefits Lions charities Distance: 12, 28, 40, 50, 62, 78, 100
and the Access to Recreation fundraiser. Both routes include Fee: $15 Ind/$30 Fam, before 7/6
Harsens Island. Surrounded by the blue waters of the South, A wonderful ride through some of West Michigan’s scenic areas
North and Middle Channels of the St. Clair River, riders enjoy an with tasty goodies at our rest stops and a great homemade meal
“away from it all” feeling! The long route adds a ride through at the end. Our volunteers work hard to make your ride safe and
the State Park located along the banks of the St. Clair River. enjoyable. All routes begin and end in historic Fallasburg Village.
We are back for our third year with more improvements and Proceeds go for the preservation of historic Fallasburg Village.
amenities! We want to keep you coming back for more! Fallasburg Historical Society
Algonac Lions Club - Cindy Babisz (616) 897-7161 | Fallasburg@yahoo.com
(810) 794-7634 | cab8260@comcast.net www.fallasburg.org
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SUMMER TOUR MICHIGANDER BICYCLE TOUR MAGIC RIDE
Start: Almont High School Start: Indian River Start: Hillsdale
Distance: 35-70 per day Fee: $170 Distance: 35 miles per day Distance: 1 - 50 miles
The 21st annual tour is a five day circle route on the Lake Huron Fee: $95 Fee: $5/person
and St. Clair River shores in east Michigan. It is a bicycle camping Michigander is a family-friendly ride that includes camping, Choose from eight different routes. Very family friendly activities
tour with only two overnight locations, Algonac and Lakeport two meals each day, with shuttle service for your luggage. It is as well as a 50 mile route for the avid cyclist. Visit our website
State Parks. There are two layover days. Limit 150 riders. a tour ideal for mountain or hybrid bikes, with a paved route for a pledge collection form. Top pledge earners receive prizes.
Tri-County Bicycle Association option for road bikes. T-shirt and lunch provided.
(517) 882-3700 | summertour@biketcba.org Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness
www.biketcba.org (517) 485-6022 | michigander@michigantrails.org (517) 437-3100 | capahillsdale@sbcglobal.net
www.michigantrails.org www.capahillsdale.org

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7/17 - 7/24 Saturday - Saturday EN 7/17 - 7/18 Saturday - Sunday 7/17 Saturday
T
MUP TOUR BIKE MS RIDE, GREAT LAKES HOLLAND HUNDRED
(MICHIGAN’S UPPER PENINSULA) BREAKAWAY - MID MICHIGAN Start: Holland
Start: St. Ignace Start: Fenton Distance: 18, 36, 67, 100
Distance: 334 Distance: 60, 75, 100 Fee: $20 Pre Registar by July 1st. DOE
Fee: See website for details Fee: $60 registration fee, $250 min. pledges The ride starts at the Herman Miller Greenhouse located at
The MUP Tour explores the Eastern UP. Rider’s have the Bike MS is a premier cycling series in Michigan to raise 10201 Adams St. (16th St), Holland, MI 49423. Rides leave
option to visit Mackinac Island on Sunday. The ride will take awareness and funds for the National MS Society. Routes between 7-10 am. We recommend 67-100 mile rides depart
you past the Soo Locks, Whitefish Point Lighthouse and are fully supported with rest stops every 10 - 15 miles, SAG by 8 am.
Tahquemenon Falls. You will ride along three of the Great vehicles, mechanical support and medical volunteers. Macatawa Cycle Club
Lakes - Huron, Superior and Michigan. National MS Society, Michigan Chapter www.macatawacyclingclub.org/hollandhundred
League of Michigan Bicyclists (517) 646-0807 | bike@mig.nmss.org
office@LMB.org www.bikemsmi.org
www.LMB.org

J U LY 1 7 , 2 0 1 0 Join us on July 17th, 2010

for the 36th Annual Holland
Hundred B i cycl e To u r ,
hosted by the Macatawa
Cycling Club and their
sponsors. The event takes
place in Holland, MI and
benefits the Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundations (JDRF)
and Holland area charities.
The event features scenic
r i d e s t h r o u g h We s t M i c h i g a n
farmland, orchards, vineyards,
and along the lakeshore.

To u r i n c l u d e s t h e f a m o u s p a n c a k e b r e a k f a s t a t
t h e E a s t S a u g a t u c k r e s t s t o p . L a s t y e a r ’s e v e n t
attracted more than 1,200 riders of all ability
levels. For more information visit our website at
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 7/18 - 7/23 Sunday - Friday 7/20 Tuesday 7/23 - 7/25 Friday - Sunday
MICHIGANDER BICYCLE TOUR DAY AND NIGHT FOR MILES RIDE 3 TRAILS IN 3 DAYS & 17TH ANNUAL
Start: Indian River Start: Darby School (tentative) FOPMRT SKATE & RIDE
Distance: 250-300 Distance: Road ride with three skill levels + night ride Start: Saginaw
Fee: $298 Fee: TBD Distance: Up to 70 miles
Michigander is a family-friendly ride that includes camping, Commemorating the life of Miles Levin, son of Nancy and Jon Fee: To be published in spring 2010
two meals each day, with shuttle service for your luggage. It is Levin, who died in 2007 of a sarcoma. Meet at 5:45 pm. Night The 3 Trails 3 Days event is a fundraiser in support of the
a tour ideal for mountain or hybrid bikes, with a paved route riders will require proper lighting and mountain or cross bikes. future Midland/Bay City/Saginaw connector trails. This
option for road bikes. Jon Levin event enables you to visit any or all of the current Saginaw
Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance joni11@comcast.net Valley, Pere Marquette and Bay City RiverTrail/RiverWalk
(517) 485-6022 | michigander@michigantrails.org trails including a picnic & raffle on Sunday afternoon. See
www.michigantrails.org the web site for more details.
7/22 - 7/25 Thursday - Sunday Bay County/Midland/Saginaw Friends Groups
WISH-A-MILE 300 BICYCLE TOUR http://www.lmb.org/pmrt/
7/18 Sunday Start: Traverse City/Chelse
RIDE AROUND TORCH Distance: 300
Start: Elk Rapids, Michigan Fee: $95 Registration $750 Fundraising Goal 7/24 Saturday
Distance: 25, 62,100 The Wish-A-Mile 300 is a three-day, 300-mile ride RURAL PEARL OF A RIDE
Fee: $23, after 7/1 $28 $35 DOE benefitting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan. Please Start: Oxford
Ride around one of the loveliest (and longest) lakes in join us July 22-25, 2010 for our 23rd year. WAM unites cyclists Distance: 15, 30, 48
Michigan. Lightly trafficked rural roads past farms and orchard of all levels for a common goal to grant wishes to children with Fee: $18 by July 16th; $25 day of
with fantastic views of Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Cookout/ life-threatening medical conditions. A one day scenic tour traversing northern Oakland and Macomb
picnic on the beach after is included and swimming is an Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan counties using the Polly Ann, Paint Creek, Macomb Orchard and
option. Applications available at our website late April/early (616) 363-4607 | jgunn@wishmich.org Clinton River trails as well as Stony Creek Metro Park. Numerous
May. Optional T-Shirts available to buy. www.wishamile.org rest stops along the way will feature fruit and snacks and drink
Cherry Capital Cycling Club prepared by the chefs of local restaurants.
info@ridearoundtorch.org Oxford Addison Youth Assistance
www.cherrycapitalcyclingclub.org (248) 969-5177 | szlenkierh@oak.gov
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CASS RIVER HABITAT’S GREAT LAKES
RIDE FOR HOME INDEPENDENCE RIDE (IRIDE)
Start: Vassar High School Start: New Buffalo
Distance: 10, 15, 32, 64 Fee: $15 Ind/$33 Fam, after 7/16 Distance: 200 miles Fee: $300 for 4 days - single day
$20/$40, DOE ride options
Enjoy a scenic bike tour through Tuscola County and the lovely IRide is a four day inclusive cycling ride from New Buffalo to
towns of Frankenmuth and Vassar, ending at the Vassar High Ann Arbor MI. Open to all ages and abilities, bikes, trikes and
School for a lunch buffet. Come help build a home! 64 mile handcycles. Meals and lodging included. 50-60 miles each day
must start by 8:00 am. Helmets are recommended. We have with breaks every 15 miles.
maps, some of the best marked routes, SAG service, foodstops Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living
lunch, showers and T-shirts. (734) 971-0277 | iride@aacil.org
Cass River Habitat for Humanity - Vassar- Jerry Peterson IndependenceRide.org
(989) 823-2228 | d.gillies@charter.net
www.cassriver.com 8/7 Saturday
RIDE THE CHARX
Start: Boyne City
August Distance: 20,43,62,105 Fee: $20, after 7/30 $25, DOE
10th Annual Ride Around Lake Charlevoix. Bike the shoreline of
Lake Michigan on a paved path. Free ride on the Ironton Ferry
on some routes. Our metric century is the hilliest in Michigan
8/1 - 8/5 Sunday - Thursday featuring “The Wall.” Lunch, SAG service & food stops.
TOUR DA U.P. Boyne Valley Lions Club & North Country Bicycle Club
Start: St. Ignace (231) 582-6421 | charx@att.net
7/24 Saturday Distance: 50-60 miles per day or approx. 225 for entire loop www.ridethecharx.org
ABILITY TOUR Fee: $375, after 7/1 $400
Start: Lansing 5-day on road cycling tour of Eastern Upper Peninsula. Stops
Distance: 8, 30, 50 on route Mackinac Island, Soo Locks, Tahquamenon Falls. Fully 8/7 Saturday
Fee: $25 supported, SAG, camping and meals included. Proceeds benefit TOUR DES LACS
The Ability Tour is a ride to raise awareness for people abused and neglected youth in Northern Michigan. Start: Fenton
overcoming disabilities. This event will include SAG and aid Teaching Family Homes of Upper Michigan Distance:15 km, 50 km, 100 km, Century (100 mile) & Tiny Tot
stations while you enjoy a scenic ride through Dewitt and St. (906) 249-5437 | mikesmith@tfhomes.org Tour Fee: $10-$50
Johns. People of all abilities are encouraged to ride. teachingfamilyhomes.org The 8th Annual TDL takes cyclists further thru the incredible
Peckham landscapes of the area with the addition of a Century ride. All
(517) 316-4017 | abilitytour@peckham.org routes meander along many MI lakes with just enough climbs to
8/1 Sunday make you appreciate the finish-line-prizes for biggest team.
www.abilitytour.org MILFORD CRITERIUM CycleFit Sports Club
Start: Milford (810) 750-2348 | kfoerster@charter.net
7/24 Saturday Distance: 30 Fee: TBD www.cyclefitmultisport.com
WOMEN ON WHEELS RIDE Racers, this unique and challenging .92 mile course has a Main
Start: Mason High School Street start/finish that’s sure to provide that adrenaline fix. For
Distance: 17, 32 & 50 mile loops the fans, there’s something for everyone, fine curbside eateries, 8/7 Saturday
Fee: $15 for adults, $8 ages 6 to 16, 5 and under free quaint shops and a Healthy Lifestyle Expo. For kids, there’s a MIND OVER MATTER 2010 (6TH ANNUAL)
Registration day of ride 7:00 am -10:00 am. Ride includes playground and an all ages Kid’s Race. ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
maps, scenic roads, rest stops, lunch (10:30am-2:00pm), ride Milford Athletic Club Start: Harrison Township MI
support (7:00 am - 3:00 pm) and showers (bring own soap (248) 330-2535 | Info@milfordcrit.org Distance: 5, 25, 40 Fee: $10-$40 (No Pledges)
and towel). Must wear helmet, carry water bottle and follow www.milfordcrit.org For all ages! T-shirt, food, water stops, ice cream cart included
rules of the road. to all riders. All different ride distances have scenic water view.
TCBA Pre-registration highly recommended to 1st 400 riders. Mind
8/1 Sunday
(517) 822-3700 | wow@biketcba.org Over Matter 2010 jersey option for donation $250.
DEARBORN HEIGHTS LIONS Mind Over Matter 2010 (Alzheimer’s Association)
www.biketcba.org CHARITY BICYCLE RIDE FOR SIGHT (586) 876-0827 | kristine@mindovermatter2010.com
Start: Livonia www.mindovermatter2010.com
7/25 Sunday Distance: Riders Choice
AVITA WATER BLACK Fee: $20 Donation to Dbn. Hts. Lions Club
BEAR BICYCLE TOUR Charity ride in Hines Park on a bright August morning. All E V LM
Start: Grayling riders are invited from casual to proficient. 8/8 - 8/14 Sunday - Saturday EN B
24TH ANNUAL T
Distance: 100 miles or McKinley Class 2 riders 50 miles each Dearbron Heights Lions Club
Fee: $20, after 3/1 $25, after 7/1 $35 (734) 729-2240 | ttreppa@mindspring.com SHORELINE WEST 7-DAY
100 Mile Century Ride Grayling to Oscoda, MI along River Valley Start: Montague
following AuSable Canoe Marathon. Ten riders per minute. Distance: 384 Fee: See Website for Details
Timing provided, certificates available. Only 12 stop signs. 100 This seven day tour explores the coastline of Lake Michigan.
raffle prizes- top prize new bike. Enter early - save money. Ride past pristine beaches, cherry orchards, sand dunes,
Grayling Rotary Club historical lighthouses and spectacular views. This is one of
(989) 370-5757 | Jerrygosnell@hotmail.com the best bicycle “vacations” in the entire country.
www.grayling-area.com/blackbear2010 League of Michigan Bicyclists
office@LMB.org
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HINES PARK TIME TRIAL GFWC SWARTZ CREEK
Start: Hines Park Westland WOMEN’S CLUB BIKE A THON
Distance: 12 Fee: $15 Juniors, $25 Seniors Start: Swartz Creek
Race against the clock on a out and back course closed to Distance: 5, 10, 20
motorizes traffic. Great first timer time trial. Open to cyclist of Fee: $10 Adult, $5 under 13 or free with $20 donation
all abilities and ages. A racing license is required for this U.S.A. Starting at 9 am at the pavilion on Holland Drive in Swartz
Cycling event. A one day license is available Creek, the 20 mile route will start, at 9:30 am, same location
Cycling Saddlemen the 10 mile group will start and then at 10 am the 5 mile group
(313) 274-7465 | saddlem@yahoo.com will start. All routes are well marked.
www.saddlemen.org GFWC Swartz Creek Women’s Club
(810) 635-9224 | messer1@chartermi.net
8/21 Saturday
M.A.D. RIDE
Start: Ludington
Distance: 20, 62, 100 Fee: $25, after 8/7 $30
M.A.D. Ride routes are in scenic Mason county. Routes have
rest stops with snacks at convenient intervals. The 20 mile
route hugs Lake Michigan and is flat. The 62 and 100 mile
routes finish with a hilly 22-mile stretch. Finish line picnic
included.
H.E.L.P Ministry - Gene McClellan
(231) 843-6811 | help@help-ministry.org
www.helpmadride.com

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8/12 - 8/14 Thursday - Saturday EN B 8/14 Saturday 08/21 Saturday
24 ANNUAL
TH T CYCLE TO SERVE ONE DAY RIDE ACROSS MICHIGAN
SHORELINE WEST 3-DAY Start: Grand Rapids Start: Meinert County Park, Montague
Start: Traverse City Distance: 5, 15, 30, 60 Distance: 150 Fee: TBD
Distance: 158 Fee: See website for details Fee: $40 adults, $30 children & seniors ODRAM is coming back! More info coming soon. The route will
Explore the coastline of Lake Michigan by bicycle for 3 A family-friendly ride in southwest Grand Rapids which be the same as it’s been in the past. New this year, ODRAM
wonderful days of bicycling. Wonderful beaches, cherry also serves as a great tune-up for the DALMAC ride. Pledges will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
orchards, lighthouses and spectacular views await you. encouraged as all proceeds support Volunteers In Service and (JDRF) to help the effort to cure Type 1 Diabetes!
League of Michigan Bicyclists the hundreds of families they serve every year. Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
(517) 334-9100 | office@lmb.org Volunteers In Service ODRAM2010@gmail.com
www.LMB.org (616) 459-7500 | info@visgr.org
www.visgr.org 8/21 Saturday
TOUR DE DICKINSON
8/14 Saturday 8/15 Sunday Start: Iron Mountain
GREEN CRUISE FAMILY RIDE ASSENMACHER 100 Distance: 9, 32, 45, 90, 100K Fee: $5-$25, DOE
Start: Ferndale Start: Swartz Creek Beginner to advanced riders welcome. SAG support, food and
Distance: 5 Fee: Free Distance: 20, 32, 50, 62, 100 Fee: $12/$17 beverages supplied. This is a day of fun for the entire family.
Family ride around Ferndale. 9 am start. Start and finish at 31st year for this popular multi-distance ride on paved low Come and ride with us in the beautiful Upper Peninsula and
the Green Alley. Helmets and signed waivers are required. traffic rural roads through the farmland and villages of Mid- join downtown Iron Mountain’s Italian Fest for free! Visit our
Riders must obey all traffic laws. Riders under 12 must be Michigan. Started in 1980, it has become one of Michigan’s website for early registration discounts and other information.
accompanied by an adult. premier century rides and is a popular DALMAC warm-up event. Dickinson County Hospital Foundation
Sierra Club Riders of all abilities welcome and encouraged to participate. (906) 776-5790 | erika.justus@dchs.org
(248) 549-6216 | greencruise@ michigan.sierraclub.org Genesee Wanderers Bicycle Club www.tourdedickinson.com
http://michigan.sierraclub.org/semg/Green_Cruise.html (810) 635-7844 | ride531@assenmachers.com
http://www.assenmachers.com 8/22 Sunday
8/14 Saturday CEREAL CITY CENTURY
GREEN CRUISE PROGRESSIVE RIDE 8/21 Saturday Start: Battle Creek
Start: Ferndale PAUL BAKER MEMORIAL Distance: 5, 50, 62, 100
Distance: 23 Fee: none CHARITY BICYCLE EVENT Fee: $20/$35, after 8/15 $25/$45, DOE
Progressive ride starting at the Green Alley in downtown Start: Milford or S. Lyon Start/finish in the State St. parking lot behind Team Active Bike
Ferndale. Stopping to pickup riders in: Huntington Woods, Distance: 9, 16, 30 Fee: $25 Shop. New routes for 2010. Come early, Sat races downtown.
Southfield, Beverly Hills, Birmingham and two stops in Royal Pay tribute to our dear friend Paul Baker. Bike the beautiful, Hotel discounts available. Full lunch halfway at Stewart’s
Oak. Helmets and signed waivers are required. scenic Rails to Trails, Kensington or Island Lake bike paths. Landing in Marshall.
Sierra Club Proceeds will be donated to The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Battle Creek Bicycle Club
(248) 549-6216 | greencruise@ michigan.sierraclub.org Ronald McDonald (269) 969-0674 | bikerider@battlecreekbicycleclub.org
http://michigan.sierraclub.org/semg/Green_Cruise.html House and The Michigan Arthritis Foundation. www.battlecreekbicycleclub.org
Michael O’Neill
(248) 421-7977 | elvis.77@comcast.net 8/22 Sunday
MOST
(MUSKEGON OCEANA SCENIC TOUR)
Start: Montague
Distance: Family Friendly 25, Challenging 50, and Hilly 75
Fee: $15 Ind/$30 Fam, after 8/14 $20/$40, DOE
Ride past orchards, fruit stands and stop at local Lake Michigan
beaches. In addition to beautiful natural scenery we provide
maps, SAG stops with food and lunch for all riders. Clean up at
Montague Middle school. Tour limited to 300.
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BIKE BENZIE TOUR PEACH OF A RIDE 46TH ANNUAL DEBAETS-DEVOS PRO AM
Start: Thompsonville Start: Memphis CRITERIUM CHAMPIONSHIPS
Distance: 15, 25, 45, 62 miles Fee: $24, after 8/13 $28 Distance: 23, 32, 60 100 Fee: $18, after 8/20 $25, DOE Start: Auburn Hills
Bike Benzie Tour is hosted by Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, The Peach of a Ride traverses the countryside of rural northern Distance: Varying depending on race category Fee: TBD
Thompsonville, MI. Proceeds for the tour benefit Benzie Sunrise Macomb and St. Clair counties. The slightly rolling terrain is lush The longest ongoing race in the Midwest, these criterium races
Rotary Club foundation and Rotary International Foundation. farmland, apple orchards and forests making for an exhilarating bring in nationally ranked racers on a fast, closed course in
All routes feature great food stops and picturesque rides that escape from the suburban routine. Rest stops are plentiful and Auburn Hills, near Oakland U and Chyrstler headquarters. Junior
challenge riders of all ages. Benzie County’s forests, 57 lakes, well stocked with fruit and the famous Slow Spokes homemade racers race for free.
rolling hills, orchards, the Sleeping Bear Dunes Lakeshore, the cookies. Complete the day with a light lunch including delicious Cadieux Bicycle Club/Team o2
Bestie Valley Trail and our one traffic light welcome riders. homemade peach shortcake back at the school after the ride. (248) 388-3854 | EJ@riders4research.com
Benzie Sunrise Rotary Club Slow Spokes Bicycle Club www.riders4research.com
(231) 882-0791 | tjkrause1@aol.com (586) 247-6397 | jpwilhelm@hotmail.com
www.benziesunriserotary.org www.slowspokes.org 9/11 Saturday
TOUR DA WOODS
8/28 - 8/29 Saturday - Sunday MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE
POTAWATOMI PEDAL September Start: Chatham
AND PADDLE EVENT Distance: 15, 30 Fee: $35 - $55
Start: Athens Point to Point mountain bike race. 30 mile leave from Chatham
Distance: 12, 25, 40, 62 Fee: $125 Adult, $100 under 12, $100 9/1 - 9/5 Wednesday - Sunday Fairgrounds to Munising. 15 mile leaves from Valley Spur ski
non-riders DICK ALLEN LANSING TO MACKINAW chalet to Munising.
Ride & Float through a Native American countryside BICYCLE TOUR (DALMAC) Anna River Pedalers
connecting four counties and two nations. Weekend includes Start: MSU Pavillion - E Lansing (906) 439-5319 | contact@annariverpedalers.org
Native American experiences, canoeing, and camping on the Distance: 303 – 414 Fee: $195 -$215 Tourdawoods.org
Reservation. Travel historic routes and explore Native American The objectives of DALMAC are to develop an awareness of
history and culture. bicycling and its needs in Michigan, to promote bicycling 9/11 Saturday
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi and AACF as a healthy means of transportation and recreation, and to MICHIGAN RECUMBENT RALLY - WEST
(269) 729-5151 | bphillips@nhbpi.com encourage wider participation in bicycle use. Start: Kalamazoo
http://www.nhbpi.com/pedalpaddle/ Tri-County Bicycle Association Distance: NA Fee: Free
(517) 882-3700 | dalmac@biketcba.org Not an organized ride as such, but a chance to meet, discuss,
dalmac.org test ride a variety of recumbent bikes and trikes. Friendly and
knowledgeable owners and a few dealers will be present. Safe
9/4 Saturday campus roads for test rides. Free and open to the public.
LABOR DAY 30 K Wolverbents
FAT TIRE AND CYCLE CROSS (269) 373-5413 | Paul.Pancella@WMich.edu
Start: Milford
Distance: 30 k Fee: $25 - $55 9/11 Saturday
A challenging 30 Km fat tire or cycle cross ride/race. Lots of fun MAPLE LEAF
with great beverages, hamburger or chicken sandwiches and Start: Cedar Springs
entertainment at the finish. Distance: 30 Hilly, 30 Rolling, 20 Flat Fee: $25 Ind/$50 Fam
Huron Valley Running & Athletic Club This unique ride offers three “mix and match” loops. This allows
(248) 685-7580 | racedirector@laborday30k.com more social time between riders of different paces as all the
www.laborday30k.com routes loop back to Long Lake Park where our Cool Cooks with
Hot Coals will be cooking up steaks, dogs, and veggie burgers!
9/6 Monday Rapid Wheelmen
LABOR DAY CANADIAN CENTURY (616) 531-6153 | mapleleaf@rapidwheelmen.com
Start: Grand Haven http://RapidWheelmen.com/MapleLeaf
Distance: 100 Km Fee: Free
Ride 100 kilometers through the valley of the Grand River, 9/11 Saturday
breakfast in Allendale, returning well before noon for family BIKE MS RIDE - FALL BREAKAWAY
activities. Meet at Rock ‘n’ Road Cycle by 7:15 am to split in two Start: Brighton
groups, leave at 7:30 am sharp. Pump tires and find your shoes Distance: Mtn. Bike - 5 & 9 miles, Road 12 & 24 Fee: $40
the night before. Don’t forget breakfast money. registration fee, $250 min. pledges
team yogurt / Rock ‘n’ Road Cycle Bike MS is a premier cycling series in Michigan to raise
(616) 846-2800 | tim@rocknroadcycle.com awareness and funds for the National MS Society. Routes
www.rocknroadcycle.com are fully supported with rest stops, SAG vehicles, mechanical
support and medical volunteers.
National MS Society, Michigan Chapter
(517) 646-0807 | bike@mig.nmss.org
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9/12 Sunday
MICHIGAN TOUR DE PINK
Start: Oxford
Distance: 45, 71, 100 Fee: $35
One tour to raise money for breast cancer. Three loops to pick
from that start and finish in Oxford, lots of food and support.
MPI Main Street, Kuhnhenn Brewing Team
(248) 505-0221 | tkcollins1@charter.net
tourdepinkmichigan.com 9/18 Saturday 9/25 - 9/26 Saturday - Sunday
CELEBRATION OF CYCLING BIKE MS RIDE, GREAT LAKES
9/12 Sunday Start: Dearborn Heights BREAKAWAY - NEW ROUTE!
VINYARD CLASSIC Distance: 12, 35, 50, 75, 100 Fee: $20 Ind/$40 Fam; Start: Frankenmuth
Start: Paw Paw after 9/8 $30/$60 Distance: 50, 75, 100 Fee: $60 registration fee,
Distance: 22, 39, 60 Have a great time riding your bike and helping individuals $250 min. pledges
Fee: $15, under 12 free w/ adult, after 8/13 $20 with disabilities become cyclists! This ride is truly for everyone, NEW RIDE - Bike MS is a premier cycling series in Michigan to
Part of the Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival, this tour travels featuring a family friendly 12 miles traffic-free route, while raise awareness and funds for the National MS Society. Routes
past lush vineyards and orchards at the peak of the season. more experienced cyclists can ride up to a century! are fully supported with rest stops every 10-15 miles, SAG
Other activities include arts and crafts, grape stomping, winery Programs to Educate All Cyclists (PEAC) vehicles, mechanical support and medical volunteers.
tours, entertainment, and a parade. Homemade cookies! (734) 484-2758 | info@bikeprogram.org National MS Society, Michigan Chapter
Paw Paw Service League www.bikeprogram.org/coc (517) 646-0807 | bike@mig.nmss.org
(269) 657-6309 | oas@wmich.edu www.bikemsmi.org
www.wineandharvestfestival.com/biketour.html 9/18 Saturday
HARBOR SPRINGS CYCLING CLASSIC 9/25 Saturday
9/18 - 9/19 Saturday - Sunday Start: Harbor Springs TOUR DE TROIT
BIG MAC SHORELINE FALL SCENIC Distance: 20, 42, 61 Fee: $25, $30 day of Start: Detroit
BIKE TOUR & RIDE ACROSS BRIDGE 20th Anniversary of our semi-annual ride! “Tunnel of Trees” Distance: 30 miles, 100 km Fee: $30 - $40
Start: Mackinaw City (M-119) a part of each route, refreshment stops, sag service, Ninth Annual! A leisurely, 30-mile, police-escorted ride that
Distance: 25, 50, 75 100 Fee: TBA bbq lunch all included. T-shirts and lodging packages available. allows cyclists to explore Detroit’s historic areas and most
Four inland and shoreline routes available with marked routes. Join us for a great ride with lots of friendly people. breathtaking sights free of cars and traffic signs. Unescorted
SAG safety wagons patrol the routes and designated rest areas. HSCC c/o Birchwood Inn metric century option also available.
Incredible scenery and a light cook-out lunch at rides end. On (231) 526-2151 | frontdesk@birchwoodinn.com Tour de Troit/Greater Corktown Development Corp.
Sunday, 400 riders over 13 will climax their adventure with a http://www.birchwoodinn.com/specialevents.html (313) 962-2425 | info@tour-de-troit.org
ride across the magnificent Mackinac Bridge. www.tour-de-troit.org
Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce 9/19 Sunday
(231) 436-5574 | info@mackinawchamber.com LEELANAU HARVEST TOUR 9/25 Saturday
www.mackinawchamber.com 27TH ANNUAL MIDDLE OF THE MITTEN CENTURY
Start: Maple City Start: Emerson Park, Orchard Dr & W. Main, Midland
9/18 Saturday Distance: 15, 25, 45, 67, 100 Fee: TBD Distance: 62, 102 Fee: $15, after 9/15 $20
CLINTON RIVER TRAIL The Leelanau Harvest Tour is hosted by the Cherry Capital Cycling Ride and support the TCC MS150 Team in 2010. An Un-
FALL CLASSIC RIDE Club as a benefit for TART Trails, Inc. Leelanau County is one of supported century (100 miles) with metric option (62 miles).
Start: Auburn Hills the most picturesque counties in Michigan. It offers stunning No SAG or sponsored rest stops. We provide route maps,
Distance: 5, 15, 25, 40 Fee: $20, $25 day of, family vistas of sand dunes, water and farmlands. The food stops directions, & clearly marked route. Maps include, markings for
rates available feature local produce and products and are located at waterfront food, & water at (stores etc). Come enjoy the flattest century in
Enjoy the beauty of Oakland County’s five-community Clinton parks. Free camping is available at the Glen Lake School. The Michigan. Start time: 8:00 am to 9:30 am
River Trail at the 6th annual FCRT Fall Classic Ride. Auburn Hills area has many great activities and attractions for both riders and Hobart Barker
Riverside Park registration, lunch & displays. Several route non-riders. Make plans to join us for the entire weekend! (989) 839-5788 | hobe_midland@yahoo.com
options, rest stop, trail map provided. Enjoy a scenic ride. Cherry Capital Cycling Club www.tcc.clubexpress.com
Friends of the Clinton River Trail (231) 941-4300 | info@leelanauharvesttour.org
(248) 342-8795 | info@clintonrivertrail.org leelanauharvesttour.org
www.clintonrivertrail.org
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 10/9 Saturday
FITZGERALD PARK FAMILY
BICYCLE COLOR TOUR
Start: Grand Ledge
Distance: 12 mile one-way/24 mile round trip
Fee: $3 adult, $2 12 & under, $8 family
Scenic, leisurely ride to the Country Mill (cider mill) on Otto Rd.
Participants may want to bring additional money to purchase
items at the Country Mill.
Eaton County Parks
(517) 627-7351 | parksdept@eatoncounty.org
www.eatoncountyparks.org

9/26 Sunday 10/3 Sunday 10/9 Saturday

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EXHALE CHARITY RIDE FOX PARK FAMILY
Start: Three Oaks Start: Metamora BICYCLE COLOR TOUR
Distance: 15, 25, 37, 50, 62, 75, 100 Distance: 20 - 40 on dirt, 23 paved Fee: TBD Start: Potterville
Fee: $25, after 12/31, $30 until 5/31 Staging from the Historic White Horse Inn in Metamora, the Distance: 4 mile round trip Fee: $2 per person, $8 per family
A recreational tour for families and casual riders of orchards, Exhale ride is a fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Scenic, leisurely ride to the Country Mill (cider mill) on Otto Rd.
forests and wine country. Pre-ride ice cream social/ Foundation. Dirt roads in the area are spectacular as are paved Participants may want to bring additional money to purchase
entertainment on Saturday evening, an all you can eat roads for road riders are a great option. Ride leaders. items at the Country Mill.
Spaghetti Dinner following ride. SAG service along routes, Team o2/Cadieux BC, Riders4Research Eaton County Parks
includes food, restrooms, repairs and EMT’s. (248) 388-3854 | EJ@riders4research.com (517) 627-7351 | parksdept@eatoncounty.org
Three Oaks Spokes Bicycle Club www riders4research.com, www.exhaleride.com www.eatoncountyparks.org
(888) 877-2068 | applecidercentury@sbcglobal.net
www.applecidercentury.com 10/8 - 10/10 Friday - Sunday 10/10 Sunday
WALLOON LAKE TANDEM WEEKEND TOUR DE LIVINGSTON
October Start: Walloon Lake
Distance: 25, 40, 60, 80
Start: Brighton
Distance: 5, 10, 28, 38, 62,100
Fee: $225 per Team, includes room and board Fee: $25, after 10/08 $35, DOE
Spend the weekend at the Boyne Valley Lodge riding the roads Enjoy the beautiful fall colors thru Livingston County on the
10/2 - 10/3 Saturday - Sunday rural roads, bike paths and thru state parks. Event includes
TOUR OF THE WHITE PINE TRAIL around scenic Lake Charlevoix and Walloon Lake, Meet new
friends and ride with old Fun for the whole Family. bfast, lunch, snacks. Long sleeve shirt available for $10. $200
Start: Comstock Park pledges includes custom jersey and entry.
Distance: up to 184 Fee: $60 Midwest Bike and Tandem
(734) 213-7744 | midwesttandems@comcast.net Howell Rotary Club
TWPT is a two-day, 184 mile color tour of the Fred Meijer (810) 494-3000 | info@tourdelivingston.org
White Pine Trail State Park from Grand Rapids to Cadillac and midwesttandems.com
www.tourdelivingston.org
back. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the White Pine Trail, who
promote, develop, and maintain the trail. 10/9 Saturday
Friends of the White Pine Trail COLORBURST BICYCLE TOUR - 10/10 Sunday
(616) 516-6193 | tourwpt1@gmail.com FALLASBURG PARK BIKE YPSI FALL RIDE 2010
www.TourWPT.org Start: Lowell Start: Ypsilanti
Distance: 17, 30, 62, 100-paved, 30 & 62-unpaved Distance: 15, 30 Fee: none
Fee: $20 Ind/$40 Fam, after 9/29 $30 No frills group rides of varying lengths with option to ride in
10/2 Saturday slower or faster groups. Fall rides begin and end at the Corner
GREATER ALGONAC CHAMBER OF Since 1983, charity tour honoring Donna Ryskamp and Craig
Campbell, cyclists killed by drunk drivers. Pancake breakfast, Brewery. Further details can be found at bikeypsi.org. Ride on!
COMMERCE FALL COLORS BIKE TOUR Bike Ypsi
Start: Clay Township homemade cookies, hot beverages, soup lunch, and fantastic
fall colors. Full SAG on paved roads. Try our fun gravel road (734) 330-0550 | bikeypsi@gmail.com
Distance: 24, 42 Fee: $25, DOE www.bikeypsi.org
The 24 mile ride will start in Algonac and go through a 24 mile routes.
loop including the river and the state park. The 42 mile ride will Rapid Wheelmen Bicycle Club
take you across the ferry and around Harsen’s Island. colorburst2010@rapidwheelmen.com 10/10 Sunday
Greater Algonac Chamber of Commerce http://www.rapidwheelmen.com/colorburst FALL BACK 40 CHALLENGE
(810) 794-5511 | execdirector@algonacchamber.com Start: Clarkston
www.algonacchamber.com 10/9 Saturday Distance: 8, 14, 24, 48, 66 Fee: $20 adults, $12 seniors
MACOMB BIKE BREAST CANCER & juniors
A back roads tour over the rolling hills of North Oakland County.
10/3 Sunday AWARENESS RIDE Fat tire or cyclocross bikes are recommended for this ride on dirt
BLUE WATER RAMBLE Start: Warren
roads. Registration will be available via our website.
Start: St. Clair Distance: 10, 35 Fee: $25
Flying Rhino Cycling Club
Distance: 100, 65, 45, 30 Fee: $18, after 8/23 $25 Scenic 35 mile route along Lake Shore Drive or 10 mile route
secretary@flyingrhinocc.com
This will be the 29th international bike tour. Optional route to through neighborhood streets. Both rides begin at 10 am. All
www.flyingrhinocc.com
Canada crosses the St. Clair river by ferry. Passport required for proceeds go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Lunch
border crossing. Fee includes ferry to and from Canada. See to follow. Don’t forget to wear a little pink!
fall colors and freighters on river. Hot lunch served in US on all Macomb Bike & Fitness
routes. Post ride showers included. No day of event registration. (586) 756-5400 | ride@macombbike.com
Clinton River Riders www.macombbike.com
bluewaterramble@yahoo.com
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11/17 Wednesday
IT’S THE LAW!
WAYNE COUNTY BIKE MICHIGAN BICYCLE LAWS
THROUGH THE LIGHTS excerpts from the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code
Start: Westland
Distance: 16K Fee: TBD
Wayne County Parks offers bike riders a chance to “Bike through Sec. 257.257 - Each person riding a bicycle upon a roadway has all of
the Lights” of the Wayne County Annual Lightfest. This is a the rights and is subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a
point to point event and totals 16K. vehicle …
Wayne County Parks
(734) 261-1990 | kfernley@co.wayne.mi.us Sec. 257.660b - Individuals operating bicycles upon a highway or street
http://waynecounty.com/mygovt/dps/depts/parks/ shall not ride more than 2 abreast except upon a path or portion of the
highway or street set aside for the use of bicycles.

January 2011 Sec. 257.660a - A person operating a bicycle upon a highway or street at
less than the existing speed of traffic shall ride as close as practicable to
the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway except as follows:
1/1 Saturday (a) When overtaking and passing another bicycle or any other
FIRST DOZEN vehicle proceeding in the same direction.
Start: Dearborn (b) When preparing to turn left.
Distance: 12 Fee: $10 / $12 DOE (c) When conditions make the right-hand edge of the roadway
Start the New Year off right with a 12 mile ride through the unsafe or reasonably unusable by bicycles, including, but
streets of west Dearborn. Snacks and hot soup at the end of not limited to, surface hazards, an uneven roadway surface,
the ride. drain openings, debris, parked or moving vehicles or bicycles,
Cycling Saddlemen pedestrians, animals, or other obstacles, or if the lane is too
(313) 562-3318 | saddlemen@yahoo.com narrow to permit a vehicle to safely overtake and pass a bicycle.
www.saddlemen.org (d) When operating a bicycle in a lane in which the traffic is
turning right but the individual intends to go straight through the
1/1 Saturday intersection.
FLYING RHINO POLAR RIDE (e) When operating a bicycle upon a 1-way highway or street that
Start: Clarkston has 2 or more marked traffic lanes, in which case the individual
Distance: 16 Fee: $15 adults, $10 juniors & seniors may ride as near the left-hand curb or edge of that roadway as
A beautiful winter wonderland ride on snow covered dirt roads practicable.
over the rolling hills of North Oakland County. Registration will
be available via our website. Sec 257.648 - Signals for stopping or turning; violation as civil infraction.
Flying Rhino Cycling Club (3). When a signal is given by means of the hand and arm …
secretary@flyingrhinocc.com (a) Left turn - hand and arm extended horizontally.
www.flyingr hinocc.com (b) Right turn - hand and arm extended upward.
(c) Stop or decrease speed - hand and arm extended downward.
(4) A person who violates this section is responsible for a civil infraction.
1/23 Sunday
WORST DAY OF THE YEAR RIDE Sec. 257.612 - Traffic control signals
Start: Ann Arbor (1) When traffic is controlled by traffic control signals …
Distance: 6, 12, 20, 40 Fee: none (c)(i) Vehicular traffic facing a steady red signal alone shall stop
The third weekend of January is notoriously the worst day so (3) A person who violates subsection (1) or (2) is responsible for a
what else is there to do but ride! civil infraction.
Wheels in Motion Cycling and Fitness
(734) 971-2121 | wheelsinmotion3400@comcast.net Sec. 257.671 - Stop Signs
wheelsinmotion.us (3) A person who fails to obey a stop, yield, or merge sign erected
pursuant to this section is responsible for a civil infraction.

Bike Advocacy & Sec. 257.662 - Bicycle Equipment

(1) A bicycle being operated on a roadway between 1/2 hour after
Education Toolkits sunset and 1/2 hour before sunrise shall be equipped with a lamp on
the front which shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at
Spring 2010 least 500 feet to the front and with a red reflector on the rear which
shall be visible from all distances from 100 feet to 600 feet to the
rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a
motor vehicle. A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of
500 feet to the rear may be used in addition to the red reflector.

For a complete list of Michigan bicycle laws visit:

www.LMB.org
www.LMB.org

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