
2008 Calendar of Michigan Bicycling Events
October 2008 - January 2009
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10/11/08 Saturday
COLORBURST
Start: Lowell - Fallasburg Park, 1224 Fallasburg Rd.
Distance: 17, 32, 62,102
Fee: $20 Ind/$40 Fam; After 9/30 $30/$60; DOE
The 26th Colorburst Bicycle Tour honors two local cyclist killed by drunk drivers. In the 25 year history of this event, we’ve raised over $90,000 for MADD and other charities. Enjoy pancake breakfast, 8-9:30 am, and a post-ride soup bar until 4:30 pm. Three rest stops stocked with cookies, fruit, refreshments and SAGs.
Rapid Wheelmen Inc - Josh Duggan
(616) 245-3341 | colorburst@rapidwheelmen.com
www.rapidwheelmen.com/colorburst
10/11/08 Saturday
FITZGERALD PARK FAMILY BICYCLE COLOR TOUR
Start: Grand Ledge - 133 Fitzgerald Park Drive
Distance: 12, 24 Fee: None; DOE
Scenic, leisurely ride to the Country Mill (cider mill) on Otto Rd. Participants may want to bring money to purchase items at the Country Mill. Start at 10 am.
Eaton County Parks - Missy Norris
(517) 627-7351 | mnorris@eatoncounty.org
www.eatoncountyparks.org
10/11/08 Saturday
Fox PARK FAMILY
BICYCLE COLOR TOUR
Start: Potterville - Fox Memorial Park, 3981 E. Graham Hwy.
Distance: 4 mile round trip Fee: None; DOE
Scenic, leisurely ride to the Country Mill (cider mill) on Otto Rd. Participants may want to bring money to purchase items at the Country Mill. Start at 11 am.
Eaton County Parks - Missy Norris
(517) 627-7351 | mnorris@eatoncounty.org
www.eatoncountyparks.org
10/12/08 Sunday
FALL BACK 40 CHALLENGE
Start: Clarkston - Independence Elementary
Distance: 8, 14, 24, 48, 66 Fee: TBD; DOE
Back roads tour over gently rolling hills of N. Oakland Co. Fat-tire or cyclo-cross bikes recommended on the ride over dirt/gravel roads.
Flying Rhino Cycling Club - Jim Owens
frccp@hotmail.com | www.flyingrhinocc.com
JANUARY 2009
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1/1/09 Thursday
Flying Rhino Polar Ride
Start: Clarkston - Independence Elementary
Distance: 5, 14 Fee: TBD; DOE
Back roads tour over gently rolling hills of Northern Oakland County. Fat-tire bikes recommended for ride over snow covered dirt roads.
Flying Rhino Cycling Club - Jim Owens
frccp@hotmail.com | www.flyingrhinocc.com
1/1/09 Thursday
FIRST DOZEN Bike Ride
Start: Dearborn
Distance: 12 Fee: $10; After 12/7 $12; DOE
Come join your bicycling friends on this first organized bicycle ride of the year to usher in the 2009 bicycling season. The route proceeds through the streets of Dearborn, MI.
Cycling Saddlemen Bicycle Club - Jim Boylan
(313) 562-3318 | saddlemen@yahoo.com