Sponsored by Boyne Valley Lions Club
Join us on a bicycle ride
around Lake Charlevoix,
including Charlevoix, Emmet, and Antrim Counties,
on Saturday, August 1, 2009
There are 4 routes:
The 20-mile route follows the southwest shore of Lake Charlevoix from Boyne City to the Ironton Ferry and back. This can be a leisurely ride, great for young families as well as for those with little touring experience. Since this is an out and back route, you can turn around any time you want. The terrain is fairly flat, and the only steep hill is at the Ironton Ferry.
The 43-mile route includes scenic shores of Lakes Charlevoix and Michigan. There are interesting stops along the way, including historic Horton Bay (Ernest Hemingway slept here), shopping in Charlevoix, and crossing on the Ironton Ferry. The route is fairly flat to moderately rolling. There is one hilly section.
The 62-mile route starts in Boyne City and includes a section of the scenic Little Traverse Wheelway bike path along the shore of Lake Michigan, some of our favorite country roads through Charlevoix, Emmet and Antrim counties, and the challenging climb of The Wall outside East Jordan. This route has hills! Previous riders have said, "This is a great ride. It is the hilliest metric century in Michigan. You ought to tell everyone!" OK, we are. Do you love hills? Then, you'll love this route.
For the extreme riding enthusiasts, there is a 105-mile route, which is the 62-mile route, a lunch break and then the 43-mile route. The after lunch route will be on your own with maps only, but without SAG support or refreshments.
Non-riders are welcome to shop in Boyne City's stores, swim at the city beaches, and the kids have a large playground to entertain them. You may join your riding friends for lunch for $10. Prior registration is encouraged.
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Veterans Park Pavilion
We are known as the ride with the great food with our catered BBQ and Vegetarian Menu
Ride the Ironton Ferry on the scenic 43-mile route
All rides start and finish at
Veterans Park on
Lake Charlevoix in Boyne City
* for the 105-mile, 62-mile and 43-mile rides starts
at 7:00 AM. Riders should depart no later than
8:30 AM.* for the 20 mile ride starts at 10:00 AM
Riders should depart no later than 11:30 AMIn addition we will provide:
* Lunch
* Maps
* On-the-road-refreshments
* SAG Service with flat repair
* Painted route indicators on the roads
* Showers, please bring your own towel
The Charx is a charitable ride sponsored by the Boyne Valley Lions Club. The Lions Club supports various projects involving sight preservation and restoration, and local youth programs.
$20
for
registrations postmarked by July 25th;
$25 after July 25th
Prior registration encouraged. We can’t give refunds after July 25th.
Ride and lunch rain or shine.
Non-riders:
are welcome to join the riders for lunch. Prior registration encouraged.
$10 for non-riders (lunch only)
* All riders ride at their own risk
* Helmets required
* All riders must obey all applicable laws
* Be sure your bike is in good working order
* Children 16 and under must be accompanied
by an adult
Tired of bike ride T-shirts?
Get a Charx Ride Polo Shirt, available at a discounted rate of $25 with your pre-registration. Shirts will also be available on the day of the ride for $30. These high quality, 100% cotton shirts, in rich red or primary yellow, have a Charx logo on the left front. These versatile shirts can be worn anywhere casual attire is appropriate. You may pick up your shirt on the day of the ride. If you guess wrong on the size we will be happy to make an exchange.
