2008 Calendar of Michigan Bicycling Events
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AUGUST 2008
8/2/08 Saturday
3rd Annual Detroit Bikes! Tour de Dearborn
Start: TBD Distance: 20-25 Fee: None; DOE
A two-wheeled tour of the City of Dearborn. Pass by Fairlane Estate, Ford World Headquarters, City Hall, the Ford Rouge Complex, Greenfield Village, W. Dearborn, and end at Ford Field to celebrate the Dearborn Homecoming Festival.
Detroit Bikes! / Detroit Synergy - Alexander Froehlich
detroitbikes@detroitsynergy.org
www.detroitsynergy.org/projects/detroitbikes
8/2/08 Saturday
MIND OVER MATTER - 4th Annual
Start: Harrison Twp - Metro Park Beach
Distance: 5 , 25, 40
Fee: $10-$50 (see website); DOE
5 mile bike ride in Metro Beach Area on bike path. 25 mile ride ventures on the bike path to Freedom Hill Concert Loop in Sterling Heights and back . 40 mile “avid” riders get adventurous along the water view to Windmill Pointe Park in Grosse Point and back.
Alzheimer’s Association - Kristine Korpal
(586) 876-0827 | kristine@mindovermatter2008.com
www.mindovermatter2008.com
8/2/08 Saturday
Top of Michigan Trails Council Twilight Family
Ride on the Little Traverse Wheelway
Start: TBD Distance: 18, or turn around at any point
Fee: $5, for non-members; DOE
Ride the Little Traverse Wheelway between Petoskey and Harbor Springs. Meet at 6:30 pm. All bikes welcome.
Top of Michigan Trails Council - Anne McDevitt
(231) 348-8280 | info@trailscouncil.org
www.trailscouncil.org
8/2 - 9/08 Sunday - Saturday
SHORELINE WEST (7-Day)
Start: Spring Lake
Distance: 70 per day Fee: See website
Our 22nd year offers our riders some of the most beautiful cycle touring in the world. Following Lake Michigan’s spectacular shoreline, we’ll visit historic lighthouses, pristine orchards and farms; we’ll swim at sugar-sand beaches, climb the dunes and ride through the noted “Tunnel of Trees.”
League of Michigan Bicyclists
Learn more and register here
8/2/08 Saturday
RIDE THE CHARX
Start: Boyne City - Veteran’s Park Pavilion
Distance: 20, 43, 62, 105
Fee: $16; After 7/25 $25; DOE
8th 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 62 mile route is the hilliest metric century in Michigan, and includes “The Wall.” Catered lunch. The Charx is now a Lions Club charity ride.
Ride the Charx
(231) 582-3468 | charxride@aol.com
www.lmb.org/nmb
8/3 - 7/08 Sunday - Thursday
Tour Da U.P.
Start: Escanaba
Distance: 40 to 60 miles per day, longer options available
Fee: $375; After 6/30 $395
The 18th Annual on-road bike tour visits a different location each day with a chance to see many historic sites, natural areas, and remote Upper Peninsula locations. Camping, meals and SAG support are included each day. The route is a loop. Family and friends are encouraged to support this “Ride for a Cause.” This event is a fundraiser for abused and neglected children served through Teaching Family Homes of Upper Michigan.
Teaching Family Homes of Upper Michigan - Mike Smith
(906) 249-5437 | mike.smith@teachingfamilyhomes.com
www.teachingfamilyhomes.org/tourdaup
8/3/08 Sunday
MINARD MILLS BICYCLE TOUR & WIENIE ROAST
Start: Jackson - R.J. Kidder Middle School
Distance: 17 - 100
Fee: $15 Ind/$32 Fam; After 7/21 $20/$42; DOE
Ride loops through scenic Minard Mills Park for refreshments. Ride one or a combination of loops. Enjoy beautiful flat to rolling country roads with light traffic. Wienie roast or veggie dog lunch, door prizes (pre-registered riders), and entertainment provided to riders. T-shirts available thru pre-registration.
Cascades Cycling Club - Dennis Grieb
(517) 262-0018 | ddgrieb50@aol.com
www.cascadescyclingclub.org
8/3/08 Sunday
Lions Charity Ride For Sight
Start: Nankin Mills Interpretative Center
Distance: Riders Choice Fee: $20; DOE
Relaxing ride through Hines Park on a Sunday morning. Donations go to the Dearborn Heights Lions Club. The club donates over $10,000 a year to various blind charities such as Leader Dog, Midwest Eye Bank, Penrickton Center, Bear Lake Camp, etc.
Dearborn Heights Lions Club - Terence F. Treppa
(734) 729-0150 | ttreppa@mindspring.com
8/7 - 9/08 Thursday - Saturday
SHORELINE WEST (3-Day)
Start: Traverse City Distance: 70 per day Fee: See website
Last 3-days (Traverse City to Mackinaw City) of our 7-day Shoreline West. Ride around Lake Charlevoix, through the famed “Tunnel of Trees” and along the coast of Lake Michigan to Mackinaw City. The route into Mackinaw City will give you fabulous views of the Mackinac Bridge.
League of Michigan Bicyclists
Learn more and register here
8/8 -10/08 Friday-Sunday
AMISHLAND AND LAKES Bicycle Tour
Start: Howe, IN - Howe Military Academy
Distance: 23, 35, 56, 67, 100
Fee: $25 Ind/$56 Fam (3 or more); After 7/1 $37/$87; DOE
Experience our backroads by the seat of your bicycle. Discover the beautiful countryside, quaint towns, general stores and warm hospitality this charming county has to offer. bring the camper or stay in one of the dorms. Come experience Amish country like you’ve never experienced it before.
Michiana Bicycle Association
(574) 271-0011 | clark4896@sbcglobal.net
www.mbabike.com
8/9/08 Saturday
FRIENDS OF THE PERE MARQUETTE RAIL TRAIL
15th ANNUAL RIDE AND SKATE
Start: Midland - Farmer’s Market, bottom of Ashman St. at the river
Distance: 8 to 100
Fee: TBD; DOE
Ride takes place on Michigan’s premier rail trail, a 30 mile paved linear park from Midland to Clare. The century route enjoys beautiful flat lightly traveled country roads in addition to the trail to avoid repeating parts of the route. This well maintained trail is ideal for skating. Check the website for further details.
Friends of the Pere Marquette Rail Trail - Joyce Halstead
(989) 835-9685 | JLHalste@tm.net
www.lmb.org/pmrt
8/9/08 Saturday
RYAN GIANNINI 11 LEGGED LAKE TOUR
Start: Elk Rapids - Cherryland Middle School, 707 E. 3rd St.
Distance: 15, 30, 60 Fee: $35; After 8/1 $45; DOE
All routes tour the Chain o’ Lakes, including Torch Lake which was rated 3rd most beautiful lake in the world by National Geographic. Your ride includes a pancake breakfast, copious rest stops and celebratory meal afterwards. SAG service from
7am – 4 pm, to keep our riders safe. This is a ride you won’t forget.
Chalfonte Foundation - Jon Piercey
(248) 765-5752 | piecey44@hotmail.com
www.chalfonte.org
8/9/08 Saturday
Sierra Club Green Cruise
Start: Ferndale - Geary park on Pinecrest Ave, N of Nine Mile Rd.
Distance: 5, 25 Fee: None; DOE
Be the pollution solution! The Green Cruise is a parade that celebrates forms of transportation that do not burn fossil fuels by celebrating the people that use them—cyclists, walkers, kayakers, etc. Before the Green Cruise begins, cyclists can enjoy a 5 or 25 mile bike ride that goes through Ferndale and neighboring communities.
Sierra Club - Melissa Damaschke
(248) 549-6213 | melissa.damaschke@sierraclub.org
www.sierraclub.org/greencruise
8/10/08 Sunday
HINES PARK TIME TRIAL
Start: Hines Park - Nankin Mills Picnic Area
Distance: 20k (12mi)
Fee:$20 Juniors/ $25 Seniors & Masters; DOE
A fast and furious race against the clock on an out-and-back course, which is closed to traffic. This event is open to cyclists of all ages and abilities. Individual, 2-Person and 4-Person Team events. A race license is required for this USCF sanctioned event. A one-day license will be available for $10.
Cycling Saddlemen Bicycle Club
(313) 274-7465 | saddlemen@yahoo.com
www.saddlemen.org
8/16/08 Saturday
Ludington/Mason County MAD Ride
Start: United Methodist Church, Bryant Rd.
Distance: 14, 26, 62, 100 Fee: $15; DOE
The MAD Ride features routes in scenic Mason County. All routes have rest stops with great snacks at convenient intervals. The short routes hug Lake Michigan and are relatively flat. Both the 62 and 100 mile routes finish with a hilly 22-mile stretch along Pentwater Lake and Lake Michigan to Ludington. Finish line picnic included.
H.E.L.P Ministry - Gene McClellan
(231) 843-6811 | helpministry@t-one.net
www.help-ministry.org
8/16/08 Saturday
Top of Michigan Trails Council Millersburg to Metz
Start: Millersburg Depot
Distance: 21 (round trip) Fee: $5 for non-members; DOE
Millersburg to Metz. Return on Alpena to Mackinaw Trail w/ local road return option. Hybrid or mountain bikes recommended.
Top of Michigan Trails Council - Anne McDevitt
(231) 348-8280 | info@trailscouncil.org
www.trailscouncil.org
8/16/08 Saturday
GFWC Swartz Creek Women’s Club Charity Bike A Thon
Start: Swartz Creek - 8053 Miller Rd. Distance: 4.5
Fee: $10 (Adult) $5 (12 & under), waived w/ $20+ in donations; DOE
Second year for a family friendly bike ride on low traffic paved roads through the Swartz Creek Area. Funds raised are used for local community projects including the Women’s Club Scholarship Fund. This ride is held in conjunction with the SCPD Bicycle Rodeo and one day before the Assenmacher 100.
GFWC Swartx Creek Women’s Club - Boots Abrams
(810) 635-9224 | messer1@charter.net
8/16/08 Saturday
Tour de Dickinson
Start: Iron Mountain - Pine Mountain Resort, N3332 Pine Mtn. Rd.
Distance: 6, 18, 28, 53, 62
Fee: $5-$25; DOE
Beginner to advanced riders welcome. Sag support, food and beverages supplied. This is a day of fun for the entire family. Ride with us in the beautiful Upper Peninsula. Awesome scenery. Visit our website for early registration discounts and other info.
Dickinson County Hospital Foundation
(906) 776-5790 | erika.justus@dchs.org
www.tourdedickinson.com
8/17/08 Sunday
Assenmacher 100
Start: Swartz Creek - 8035 Miller Rd.
Distance: 20, 32, 50, 62, 100
Fee: $12; After 8/1 $17; DOE
The 29th year for this popular multi-distance ride on paved low traffic rural roads through the farmland and villages of Mid-Michigan. Started in 1980, it has become one of Michigan’s premier century rides and is a popular DALMAC warm-up event. Riders of all ability levels welcome and encouraged to participate.
Genesee Wanderers Bicycle Club - Matt Assenmacher
(810) 635-7844 | ride531@assenmachers.com
www.assenmachers.com
8/24/08 Sunday
MOST (Muskegon Oceana Scenic Tour)
Start: Montague Middle School (aka Chisholm Middle School)
Distance: 25, 50, 75
Fee: $15 Ind/$30 Fam; After 8/18 $20/$40; DOE
Ride past orchards, fruit stands and stop at local beaches. Family-friendly 25-mile, 50 or 75 mile routes. In addition to beautiful natural scenery, we provide the food with sag stops and lunch for all riders. Cool off in the lakes and clean up in Montague Middle School’s showers. Maps include the route plus places to replenish all those calories you’ve burned.
West Michigan Coast Riders - Bill Schouman
(231) 865-8765 | bschouman@msn.com
www.wmcoastriders.org
8/27 - 31/08 Wednesday - Sunday
DALMAC - Dick Allen Lansing to MACkinaw Bicycle Tour
Start: East Lansing
Distance: 290, 330, 380, 409
Fee: $185 - $210; After 7/1 $210 - $235
The 38th Annual DALMAC is a 4 or 5-day camping tour from E. Lansing to Mackinac City or across the Mackinac Bridge into Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Riders pedal over Michigan’s scenic secondary roads. Applications available in Feb. Routes fill quickly. Proceeds from DALMAC fund cycling projects throughout MI.
Tri-County Bicycle Association - Al Simons
(517) 882-3700 | dalmac@biketcba.org
www.dalmac.org
