MAY

5/7/06 Sunday
METRO GRAND SPRING TOUR
New Boston - Willow Metropark 25, 45, 62 mi.
$16; After 4/26/06 $22
Come join the DCC for the 24th annual Metro Grand Spring Tour
(The Homemade Cookie Tour), on routes along the Huron River and
on scenic country roads in Wayne and Monroe counties. We offer a
GREAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST to all who sign up for the ride that
begins the season.
Downriver Cycling Club - Al Petri
www.lmb.org/dcc
mgst@wowway.com
(313) 381-2833

5/13/06 Saturday
KAL-HAVEN TRAIL BLAZER XXII
Kalamazoo & South Haven 25, 45, 70, 100 mi.
$15 Ind/$32 Fam; After 5/4/06 $20/$42
A tour of the Kal-Haven Trail with shuttle service available or road
routes between Kalamazoo, Bloomingdale and South Haven.
Friends of the Kal-Haven Trail - Carl Christensen
www.kalhaventrail.org
kalhaventrail@yahoo.com
269-343-3487

5/13/06 Saturday
MICHIGAN RECUMBENT RALLY- EAST
New Boston - Willow Metropark Pool Shelter 8, 27, 45, 62 mi.
No Fee
9am-3pm. Recumbent bicycle displays, dealers, test-rides, used
recumbents for sale. “Buying your first recumbent” talks at 11am & 1
pm. Sheltered display area in case of rain. Group ride at 12 noon. Park
located off exit 11 of I-275, south of Detroit Metro airport. SASE for
more information. Free.
Wolverbents Cycling - Robert Krzewinski
www.wolverbents.org
wolverbob@cs.com
(734) 487-9058

5/13/06 Saturday
PITTSFIELD HERITAGE HIKE ‘N’ BIKE TOUR
Ann Arbor - Lillie Park South, 4365 Platt Rd 1, 2 ½, 3 1/2 trail loops
Free
Enjoy this 124 acre park with ponds, wetlands, wooded trails,
boardwalk, fishing and observation docks, interpretive pavilion,
picnicking, play structures, interpretive signage. Special education
and food stops along the way.
Pittsfield Charter Twp Parks & Rec - Dan Cooperrider
www.pittsfieldtwp.org
djcooperrider@pittsfieldtwp.org
(734) 822-2120



5/20/06 Saturday
TOP OF MICHIGAN TRAILS COUNCIL
- Varying Starting Locations 15-25 mi.
Fee: None
The Top of Michigan Trails Council offers a series of 8 summer
rides, Indian River to Vanderbilt, National Trails Day Ride, Petoskey
Historic Festival Ride, Millersburg. All rides take place on Saturdays
and are 15-25 miles in distance. For further information, contact
www.trailscouncil.org

5/20/06 Saturday
MSU FARM DAZE TOUR
East Lansing - MSU Physical Plant Building 25, 50, 75, 100K
$25 adult; $15 children 17 and under; $50 family of four;
This tour will start at the MSU Physical Plant Building and meander
in the MSU farm areas and surrounding countryside. There will be a
25, 50, 75 and 100 K routes. Registration form available at the MSU
Bike Project
web site: www.bikes.msu.edu. On-site registration will be accepted
from 8 to 11AM. T-Shirts available for $15.
Lunch-Coupon for a meal at Owen Grad Center Cafeteria.
MSU Bike Project - Gaston Gosselin
www.bikes.msu.edu
gasgoss@hotmail.com
517-432-1160

5/27/06 Saturday
Wolverine 200 Belle Isle Bicycle Marathon
Detroit - North end of Belle Isle
$30; After 5/5/06 $40
A New Date - Memorial Day Weekend.  Beginning Friday, May 26th participants may begin setting up camp and pre-riding the course. A New Course - That's right!  Gone is that section through the woods with its broken pavement and potholes.  The new course is almost all brand new pavement and stretches the entire length of the Island from the Scott Fountain, along the Strand, past the Coast Guard Station and back again. Nearly 5 miles in length, this new route is longer, smoother, and much more scenic than in the last number of years. A New Format - Let's get in shape everyone, because this year, it's a 12-hour event rather than the previous 24-hour marathon.  Beginning an hour earlier, at 9am Saturday, riders will have 12 hours to pile on as many hours as possible.  Lights will not be necessary as this new format will allow us to concentrate our efforts to make this one of the best Wolverine 200 Marathons in recent memory.
Wolverine Sports Club - Duane Menter
www.wolverinesportsclub.com
Wolverine200@Wolverinesportsclub.com
(248) 988-1336

5/21/06 Sunday
6TH ANNUAL LUPUS LOOPS BIKE RIDE
Shelby Twp - Stony Creek Metropark Eastwood Beach Shelter,
Scenic 6.5 Mi. Loop, 31 & 62, $25; After 5/16/05 $30
Help raise awareness and much needed research dollars. 4 ride
distances to choose from $20 of your entry is tax deductible. Lunch
and raffle prizes at conclusion of ride. Family Fee is available. Pledges
are optional.
Lupus Alliance of MI & IN - Charles Pottinger
www.milupus.org
chuck@milupus.org
586-775-8310

5/21/06 Sunday
FAHRRAD TOUR
Frankenmuth - 525 E. Genesee St 25, 50, 100K
$15; After 5/1/06 $20
All routes begin and end at the High School in the beautiful Bavarian
Village of Frankenmuth. The routes wind out of the village, along
the Cass River, across the lush farmlands of the Saginaw Valley and
end back at the high school. The roads are good for bicycling and are
mostly flat with a few hills for variety.
Optimist Club of Frankenmuth - Nancy Haskin
drnancy94@yahoo.com
(989) 652-9018

5/21/06 Sunday
BABA WOOLY BIKE RALLY
Coldwater - Heritage Park 7,15,25,62,100 mi.
$16; After 4/29/06 $20
Routes along the Branch County Chain of Lakes, scenic Amish county
and rolling hills. Start any time between 7:30 and 10:30 am. T-shirt
available for purchase.
Branch Area Bike Association - Beverly Ohm
www.bikebranch.org
bohmmk@hotmail.com
517-278-7506

5/29/06 Monday
TOUR-DE-LAKES 2006
Commerce - Richardson Community Center, 1485 E Oakley Park Rd
8, 31, 45, 62 mi.
$18 Ind/ $25 Family; After 5/13/06 $25/$50
A tour on paved roads through scenic lake country of western
Oakland County. Be sure to join us for the world-famous Sisters
Cycling picnic. Added this year - massages available at end of ride!
Sisters Cycling Bicycle Club - Charlene McNary
camcnary@aol.com
(248) 576-5577

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JUNE

6/3/06 Saturday
HARBOR SPRINGS CYCLING CLASSIC - SPRING
Harbor Springs - 7077 Lake Shore Dr 20, 42, 64 mi.
$20
Novice to advanced cyclists are accommodated on these three routes.
Each includes scenic M-119 known as the “Tunnel of Trees”, which in
the spring is lined with trillium. Refreshment stops with great cookies
and a superb BBQ lunch completes a fabulous day!
Harbor Springs Bicycle Club - Janece Clark
www.birchwoodinn.com
tjclark@chartermi.net
(231) 347-6269

6/3/06 - 6/4/06 Saturday Sunday
SHORELINE BICYCLE TOUR-SPRING PEDAL & PADDLE
Montague - White River Campground 10-50 mi. per day
$95 Adult, $85 Teen, $65 Child; After 5/5/06 $20
Spend Saturday morning biking the Hart/Montague Trail, enjoy a
picnic lunch in Manistee National Forest, then spend the afternoon
canoeing down the White River. BBQ chicken dinner in campground.
Campfire with S’mores and Hobo Pies. Sunday bike around 4 inland
lakes and along Lake Michigan. See the Blockhouse, White Lake
Lighthouse/Museum, and the World’s Largest Weathervane.
League of Michigan Bicyclists - Registrar
www.lmb.org
office@LMB.org
(517) 334-9100


6/3/06 Saturday
100 GRAND
Grand Rapids - West Side Christian School, 15, 30, 62, 100 mi.
$20 Ind/$40 Family; After 5/15/06 $25/$50
Ride the beautiful and scenic roads near the Grand River in Kent and
Ottawa Counties. 100 mile route goes to Lake Michigan for lunch.
Rapid Wheelmen Inc - Geri Mariano
www.lmb.org/rapidwheels
Mapleleaf@RapidWheelman.com
(616) 987-9198

6/4/06 Sunday
FARM LAKE TOUR Plymouth - 15, 32, 63 miles
Fee TBD
30th Farm Lake Tour bicycle ride. After returning to the Plymouth
area in 2005, the 2006 Farm Lake Tour has been improved by
responding to rider feedback. New route for 2006, Beck road over
M-14 has been eliminated. Scenic routes through western Metro
Detroit demonstrating excellent cycling opportunities exist right in
your back yard.
Cycling Saddlemen Bicycle Club - Al Duncan
www.saddlemen.org
saddleman@yahoo.com
(313) 274-7465

6/10/06 - 6/11/06 Saturday Sunday
BIG MAC SHORELINE SPRING SCENIC BIKE TOUR & BRIDGE RIDE
Mackinaw City - Mackinaw City Public School Pavilion
25, 50, 75, 100 mi.
Fee TBD
This scenic tour takes cyclists through Mackinaw City and Harbor
Springs. With routes for all types of cyclists, there is something for
everyone to enjoy along the Lake Michigan shoreline and through
the tunnel of trees. Bicyclists who participate in Saturday’s tour can
enjoy a leisure ride across the beautiful Mackinac Bridge on Sunday
morning.
Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce - Kelly Vieau
www.mackinawchamber.com
Kelly@mackinawchamber.com
(231) 436-5574

6/10/06 - 6/11/06 Saturday–Sunday
MICHIGAN HUMAN POWERED VEHICLE COMPETITION
Clarkston - Waterford Hills Race Track Various events on racetrack
$25; After 6/10/06 $35
Annual HPV competition on the Waterford Hills Sports Car Track.
Road
races, time trials, maximum speed sprints, timed hill climbs, distance
coast downs, one-kilo race, practical vehicle contest. Several racing
classes for recumbents, streamliners, trikes, upright bikes, women,
and juniors. No fee for spectators. Helmets with mirrors are required.
Michigan Human Powered Vehicle Assoc. - Walter Kiehler
www.lmb.org/mhpva
wkiehler@comcast.net
(313) 884-0109

6/10/06 Saturday
100,000 METRE T-SHIRT RIDE
Laingsburg - Laingsburg HS, Woodbury Rd. 17, 34, 62 mi.
$15 Adult/$8 Kids; After 5/21/05 $15/$20
All routes 25K (17 miles), 50K (34 miles), and 100K (62 miles) use
rural Shiawassee County roads. The terrain is flat to rolling. With this
exercise comes lots of great food. All rest stops serve assorted fruits,
beverages, and cookies. All riders are served lunch at the high school.
Tri-County Bicycle Association - Allan Simons
www.biketcba.org
alsimons@charter.net
(517) 882-3700

6/11/06 Sunday
TOUR DE YAC
Battle Creek - Kellogg’s Cereal City USA 10, 31, 62 mi.
$15/Indv; $30 Family; After 5/31/06 $20/$40
Enjoy the rolling hills to the north and west of Battle Creek. 62 mile
route takes riders around scenic Gull Lake. Come for the weekend
and enjoy the Cereal Fest, including a 5 k run and the World’s Longest
Breakfast Table on Saturday morning. New routes and well-stocked
rest stops with assistance from the Battle Creek Bike Club. All
proceeds to benefit the Youth Alliance Committee.
Battle Creek Community Foundation - Joann Farnham
www.bcfoundation.org
bccf@bccfoundation.org
269-962-2181

6/11/06 Sunday
TOUR DE CURE - BRIGHTON
Brighton - Island Lake Recreation Area 7 - 70 mi. road / 8, 14 mi. mtn
$15/$20; After 6/11/06 $25
Tour de Cure, an event of the American Diabetes Association, is the
largest ride for Diabetes in the country. Michigan offers two 1-day
non-competitive events that raise funds towards the prevention
of diabetes, the search for a cure and support for those living with
diabetes. Pledges: $125 min.
American Diabetes Association - Meagan Lewis
www.diabetes.org
mlewis@diabetes.org
(800) 799-8908

6/14/06 - 6/18/06 Wednesday–Sunday
SHORELINE BICYCLE TOUR - GRAND TRAVERSE ADVENTURE
Traverse City - Northwestern Michigan College 20-50 mi. per
day, plus sailing &
$245; After 5/1/06 $280
Choose to camp, stay in the dorm or motel as you spend four nights
in Traverse City. Bike the most beautiful areas of Michigan in the
morning, then spend the afternoon/evening doing a thrilling
adventure ranging from tall ship sailing, to kayaking, to climbing
enormous sand dunes. Wine taste and compare the wines of the
Leelanau Peninsula and Old Mission Peninsula. Exceptional scenery
at every turn.
League of Michigan Bicyclists - Registrar
www.lmb.org
office@LMB.org
(517) 334-9100

6/17/06 - 6/18/06 Saturday–Sunday
NATIONAL 24-HOUR CHALLENGE
Middleville - Thornapple Kellogg Middle School
126.1, 23.7 and 7.5 mi. loops $65
Personal Best On-Road Endurance Ride for multiple classes male and
female, ages 18-70+; tandems and recumbents. In 2005, riders
from 21 states, Canada, Denmark, and New Zealand participated.
Traditional bagpipe sendoff. Certificates, mileage pins, Results
Booklet, and special 1000 mile jersey. Food concessions on site. Held
annually since 1983. Late Fees: $80 after April 30; $100 after May 31.
No entry after June 10, midnight. Online entry at active.com.
National 24 Hour Challenge - John & Diane Obermeyer
www.n24hc.org#
n24hc@aol.com
(616) 241-1969

6/17/06 - 6/18/06 Saturday–Sunday
LIFE RIDE
Lansing - Two consecutive 60 mi. days
$25/day; After 6/10/06 $35
Liferide offers riders 2 consecutive metric centuries while raising
money to fight HIV and AIDS in Mid-Michigan. The ride will circle
the Lansing area. Sunday afternoon will feature a family ride option
of 15 miles. Fee waived for riders who raise $100 or more.
Registration forms online.
Lansing Area Aids Network - Patrick Lombardi
www.myne.com/501c/laan/
patricklombardi@hotmail.com
(517) 394-3719

6/17/06 Saturday
CHARLEVOIX/EMMET COUNTY PINK RIBBON RIDE
Boyne City - Veterans Park 7, 20, 42 & 65 mi.
$25 Ind/$40 fam.; After 6/17/06 $30/$50
The 2006 ride features four route options with scenic highlights
along Lake Charlevoix, Lake Michigan, Deer Lake, through rolling
farmland, and a free ride on the historic Ironton Ferry for the 42 and
65 routes. Breakfast, water, fruit stops and lunch. We are raffling off a
bicycle and have prizes for the highest individual fundraising efforts.
You can register online. Monies raised go to local breast cancer
programs in Charlevoix and Emmet County.
Bike4BreastCancer - Susan Morris
www.bikeforbreastcancer.org
suemorris@bike4breastcancer.com
231-536-7066

6/24/06 - 6/30/06 Saturday–Friday
PEDAL ACROSS LOWER MICHIGAN (PALM)
South Haven - Daily mileage 35-55 miles,
$90-17 and older, $55 11-16, $45 less than 11yrs
25th ANNUAL-approx. 280 mi. Optional longer routes each day. $90
fee by 5/1 or until 700 limit. Michigan’s premier family cycling tour.
Paved roads. Suitable for novice or veteran tour rider.
PALM - Mark Barkey
www.lmb.org/palm
judymark@ameritech.net
(734) 665-6327

6/24/06 Saturday
TOUR DE CURE - GRAND RAPIDS
Grand Rapids - Townsend Park
5 mi Family Ride, 14 mi, 25 mi, $15
Tour de Cure is a wonderful one-day non-competitive ride for cyclists
of all abilities. The ride starts at a new location and is well marked
and supported. All riders get a delicious lunch when finished. Funds
raised support local diabetes research, programs and services. The
Tour de Cure staff is here to help you train and riase funds. $125
minimum pledge required.
American Diabetes Association - Sharice Purman
www.diabetes.org
spurman@diabetes.org
(800) 799-8908

6/24/06 Saturday
MICHIGAN RECUMBENT RALLY-CENTRAL
Holt - 1830 North Cedar St. Various ride options
No Fee
10am-3pm. Discover recumbent cycling through displays, test rides,
and demos of recumbent bikes. “Buying your first recumbent” talk
at 11am.
Group ride loops. All cyclists welcome.
Wolverbents Cycling - Jim Blais
www.wolverbents.org
vk1pilot@comcast.net
(517) 694-6702

6/24/06 Saturday
BIKE TO BUILD
Centreville - St. Joseph County Fairgrounds 10, 25, 40, 72 mi.
$20 Ind/$50 Fam
A pleasant tour through rural, southwestern Michigan. Gentle hills.
All routes pass through the 1887 Langley Covered Bridge. See Amish
country. Ride through marshlands with numerous lakes and streams.
Proceeds support the work of Habitat for Humanity in St. Joseph
County
Habitat for Humanity of St Joseph C - Dara McLeod
dmcleod853@aol.com
(269) 244-8734

6/25/06 Sunday
RIDE FOR HOPE
Shelby Twp - Stony Creek Metro Park 6. or 11 mi. mtn/30 - 103
$40; After 4/15/06 $50
Fun for the entire family, this charity bike ride offers it all! Come join
us for a day of music, fun and food. All to benefit Extreme Response, a
humanitarian outreach organization.
Ride For Hope - Kelly Forfar
www.extremeresponse.org Rideforhope1@aol.com
(248) 672-8696

6/25/06 Sunday
HOSPICE OF LENAWEE RUN, WALK & BIKE TOUR
Adrian - Siena Heights University 32 mi.
$15; After 6/17/06 $20
Supports Hospice of Lenawee. Bike tour starts in Adrian through
country to Blissfield where riders may run 5K, 10K or 1 mile race.
Riders will then return to Adrian.
Hospice of Lenawee - Wendy Knox
www.hospiceoflenawee.com
hospicelenawee@TC3net.com
517-263-2323

6/25/06 Sunday
BERRIEN COUNTY CANCER SERVICE BIKE TOUR
Stevensville - 7301 Red Arrow Hwy 15, 25, 50, 100 mi.
$15/Indv, $30/Family; After 6/19/06 $15/$30
Takes riders through some of the most beautiful countryside in SW
Lower Michigan. The routes, from flat to rolling terrain, will take you
by small ponds and lakes, while traversing through Berrien County’s
orchard and vineyard country. BCCS is a non-profit agency which
provides in-home nursing services free-of-charge for cancer patients.
Berrien Co Cancer Service - Barb Lane
www.bccancerservice.org/
staff@bccancerservice.org
(269) 429-3281

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JULY

7/8/06 Saturday
ONE HELLUVA RIDE 30TH ANNUAL
Chelsea - Chelsea Fairgrounds 15, 30, 34(fat tire), 39, 54, 63,
A wonderful ride over scenic, tree-lined, paved (and gravel on the fat
tire route), roads in Washtenaw, Ingham, Jackson, and Livingston
counties. Wind through rural and recreation areas on beautiful
rolling terrain appealing to a broad range of bicyclists. Fees: $17 by
5/31; $20 by 7/1; $25 after 7/1.
Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society - Jan Warren
www.aabts.org
jcw22@charter.net
(734) 913-9851

7/15/06 Saturday
NORTH COUNTRY 100
Wakefield - Eddy Park 100, Mile, 100 Km & 25 mile
$15
Annual Bike Tour in scenic Upper Peninsula on paved roads. Route
will be marked by color coded arrows and check point signs. Four
food stops for 100 Mi, 3 for 100 Km, 2 for 25 Mi. Lunch at check
points enroute. Community dinner. Camping available in adjacent
city park. Showers will also be in the camping area.
Wakefield Chamber of Commerce - Norman Niemi
nniemi@chartermi.net
(906) 229-5662

7/15/06 - 7/21/06 Saturday–Friday
MICHIGANDER XV MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR
Evart - Evart High School 35-55 mi. per day
$263-$300; After 5/1/06 $293-330
Experience the rail-trails and back roads of Michigan. 6 & 7-Day
options. Baggage transport.
Michigan Trails & Greenways Alliance - Barry Culham
www.michigantrails.org
barry@michigantrails.org

7/15/06 - 7/16/05 Saturday–Sunday
MICHIGANDER XV 2 DAY MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR
Evart - Evart High School 25-30 mi./day
$90; After 5/1/06 $105
Experience the rail-trails and back roadsof Michigan for two days.
Package includes baggage transport, meals, etc.
Michigan Trails & Greenways Alliance - Barry Culham
www.michigantrails.org
barry@michigantrails.org

7/15/06 Saturday
HOLLAND HUNDRED BICYCLE TOUR
Holland - Holland Christian HS 18, 36, 67, 100 mi.
$15; After 7/1/06 $20
We invite you to join us at the 32nd Annual Holland Hundred Tour,
one of the premier bicycling events in Michigan. Four route options
feature rolling farmland, a free ride on the Saugatuck Chain Ferry, a
pancake breakfast, lakeshore views, and the quaintness of Saugatuck.
Macatawa Cycling Club - Corey Schaefer
www.hollandhundred.com
cschaeffer@wmol.com
(269) 857-7648

7/15/06 - 7/16/06 Saturday Sunday
GENERAL MOTORS MS 150 BIKE TOUR (METRO DETROIT)
Davisburg - Oakland County Springfield OaksPark
75 or 100 mi. daily
$40; After 4/14/06 $50
Come Join your fellow cyclists as they ride from Davisburg to Lansing,
raising funds to help end the devastating effects of Multiple Sclerosis.
This well supported ride will overnight at MSU with a great dinner at
the finish on Sunday.
National MS Society, MI - Leslie Kota
leslie.kota@mig.nmss.org
(616) 942-5505

7/16/06 Sunday
RIDE AROUND TORCH
Elk Rapids - Elk Rapids High School 25, 62, 100 mi.
$17; After 7/15/06 $25
Ride around one of the loveliest (and longest) lakes in Michigan.
Lightly trafficked rural roads past farms and orchard with fantastic
views of Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Cookout/picnic on the beach
after is included and swimming is an option. Applications available at
our website late April/early May. Optional T-Shirts available to buy.
Cherry Capital Cycling Club - Michael Schaeffer
http://www.cherry-capital.com/cccc/
RAT@cherry-capital.com
231-947-9379

7/16/06 Sunday
FLOWERFEST BICYCLE TOUR
Kalamazoo - Kalamazoo Valley Community College
15, 30, 62, 100 mi. plus a 12
Fee TBD
Ride through some of SW Michigan’s most scenic farmlands and
vineyards. A mixture of flat and rolling terrain for all abilities.
Kalamazoo Bicycle Club - Mike Krisher
www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org
flowerfest@kalamazoobicycleclub.org
269-323-2014

7/22/06 Saturday
WOMEN ON WHEELS
Mason - Mason High School 17, 32, 50 mi.
$15; After 6/24/05 $20
Join over 500 women, men, and children for the 26th Annual WOW
bicycle tour. The tour travels the scenic country roads southeast of
Lansing in the Mason area
Tri-County Bicycle Association - Joan Gruizenga
www.biketcba.org
mikeg53237@aol.com
(517) 882-3700

7/22/06 - 7/28/06 Saturday–Friday
SHORELINE BICYCLE TOUR-MIDDLE OF THE UP
Manistique - Avg mi. 60 per day
under 5 yrs Free, 6-12 yrs $210, 13-17 yrs $260, Adult $310
After 6/15/16 Add $35
Gear transport, flag, gift, mechanic support, Loop tour starting and
ending in Manistique. Six day, 300 mile paved road tour with one
layover day in Marquette. Join us as we travel down canopied forest
highways and along picturesque Great Lakes shorelines. White Water
U.P. folk group live performance, optional Pictured Rocks boat tour.
200 rider max.
League of Michigan Bicyclists - Registrar
www.lmb.org
office@LMB.org
(517) 334-9100

7/27/06 - 7/30/06 Thursday–Sunday
WISH-A-MILE (WAM) 300 BICYCLE TOUR
Chelsea - 300 miles
$75; After 7/1/06 $95
19th Annual Wish-A-Mile (WAM) 300 Bicycle Tour, presented by
UAW-GM, sure to inspire and change lives as the participants bring
hope strength and joy to some very special children suffering with
life-threatening medical conditions. In 2005, WAM raised more than
$775,000 for the children of Make-A-Wish! Come join us this year,
as we aim to raise $800,000 to make more wishes come true!. WAM
is fully catered. Also provides medic, massage therapy, and training
support. Premuim jersey is included in registration fee, along with
food. Transportation will be available to cyclists and volunteers to the
starting destination of this tour.
Make A Wish Foundation of Michigan - Rebecca Bunting
www.wishmich.org
rbunting@wishmich.org
(734) 994-8628

7/29/06 Saturday
RIDING FOR HOME TOUR
Vassar - Routes of 10, 25, 32, and 64 miles. All routes begin and end at Vassar high school. The routes wind across the lush farmlands of the Saginaw valley through the lovely community of Frankenmuth. The roads are good for biking, have light traffic and are mostly flat with a few hills for variety.
$15 Single, $33 Family by 7/15/06
Cass River Habitat for Humanity - Donna Gillies
www.CassRiver.com
TourFeedback@CassRiver.com
(989) 823-2228

7/30/06 - 8/5/06 Sunday–Saturday
SHORELINE BICYCLE TOUR-WEST 7-DAY
(20TH ANNIVERSARY)
Spring Lake - Spring Lake Middle School
Variable mi. 38-65 mi. per day
under 5 yrs Free, 6-12 yrs $210, 13-17 yrs $260, Adult $310
After 6/15/06 Add $35
Come join the 20th Anniversary of this tour. Cycle 7-days along Lake
Michigan’s shoreline experiencing breathtaking scenery, magnificent
beaches, picturesque lighthouses, unique shoreline communities and
beautiful inland lakes. Optional 8th day on Mackinac Island avail.
Optional pre/post bus. Gear transport, Mechanic support, flag.
League of Michigan Bicyclists - Registrar
www.lmb.org
office@LMB.org
(517) 334-9100

7/30/06 Sunday
AVITA WATER BLACK BEAR BICYCLE TOUR
Grayling - Downtown 100 mi. Grayling to Oscoda, MI
$20; After 7/1/05 $35
Chase racing canoes to Oscoda.Ride it fast or ride it slow. Only 12
stop signs in 100 miles. Ride century or split distance with a partner
in the McKinley class.Start at 8am. Benefits Grayling Rotary who
supports Grayling Bicycle Turnpike and Bicycle Safety Rodeo. Please
register early.
Grayling Rotary Club - Wayne Koppa
www.grayling-area.com/blackbear2006
koppa@compuserve.com
989-370-5757

 

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AUGUST

8/2/06 - 8/6/06 Wednesday–Sunday
SHORELINE BICYCLE TOUR-WEST 4 DAY
Traverse City - Ave. 48 mi/day
under 5 yrs Free, 6-12 yrs $200, 13-17 yrs $215, Adult $250
After 6/15/06 Add $35
Explore the most beautiful scenery in Michigan. Starting in Traverse
City, ride along beautiful shorelines to Mackinaw City. Enjoy Old
Mission Peninsula, Elk Rapids, Harbor Springs, and “The Tunnel
of Trees”. Spend Sunday exploring Mackinac Island. Gear transport,
Mechanic support.
League of Michigan Bicyclists - Registrar
www.lmb.org
office@LMB.org
(517) 334-9100

8/5/06 Saturday
MIND OVER MATTER
Harrison Twp - Metro Beach 5 & 25 mi. ride
Fee TBD
5 Mile Bike Riders will stay in the Metro Beach Area on Bike Path
while 25 Mile Bike Riders will get more adventurous out of the Park
on the Bike Path, in & out of woods to Freedom Hill Loop in Sterling
Heights & back.
Alzheimer Association - Kristine Korpal
www.mindovermatter2006.com
korpal5@wideopenwest.com
(586) 954-0893

8/5/06 - 8/11/06 Saturday-Friday
SHORELINE BICYCLE TOUR - CROSS LAKE ADVENTURE
Muskegon - Michigan -to Wisconsin to Michigan
60 mi longest, 30 mi shortest
$495; After 6/15/06 $530
Explore both sides of Lake Michigan as you bike this exceptional shoreline.
Spend two nights in Milwaukee, visit the Miller Brewing Co. and see the
city sights. Enjoy fresh brats, cheese, beer and ice cream in Wisconsin.
Two ferry crossings are included in the cost: Muskegon to Milwaukee is 2
1/2 hours and Manitowac to Ludington is 4 hours. This is a good time to
relax and enjoy the vastness of “this inland sea.” Enjoy the many beaches
along the Michigan side of the Lake. Take a Dune Scooter Ride at Silver
Lake (included). Compare Michigan’s and Wisconsin’s cheese and ice
cream. Optional: Milwaukee River Boat Cruise and Michigan Adventure
Amusement/Water Park. Fee also inlcudes: 2 nights dorm lodging.
League of Michigan Bicyclists - Registrar
www.lmb.org
Office@LMB.org
(517) 334-9100

8/6/06 - 8/10/06 Sunday–Thursday
TOUR DA UP
Baraga - 40-60 mi.
$350; After 7/1/06 $25
This 15th annual fundraiser for Teaching-Family Homes of Upper
Michigan begins in Baraga and travels thru the Keweenaw Peninsula
with stops at scenic campgrounds. Limited number of cyclists for
this event ensures a friendly, small group atmosphere. Extra miles
available if interested. Proceeds from event benefits youth foster care
and group home programs. Pledge info is available.
Teaching-Family Homes of Upper Michigan - Michael Smith
www.teachingfamilyhome.org/tourdaup
mike.smith@teachingfamilyhomes.com
(906) 249-5437

8/6/06 Sunday
MINARD MILLS BICYCLE TOUR & WIENIE ROAST
Jackson - Kidder Middle School 17 to 100 mi
$15 Ind/ $32 Fam; After 7/22/06 $20/ $42
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-shirt
is available.
Cascades Cycling Club - Robert Riley
http://www.cascadescyclingclub.org
robert.riley@tenneco-automotive.com
(517) 796-6797

8/10/06 Thursday
2ND INTERNATIONAL FIXEDGEAR SYMPOSIUM
Traverse City - 20 to 50 mi $50
A three-day world-wide celebration of Fixed Gear bicycles on the lawn
at Grand Traverse Commons. Expo tent with frame builders and
component manufacturers. 20 to 40 mile rides each day. Concours
Saturday afternoon. Alley cat or grass track races. Saturday evening
Bar-B-Que. Sunday morning breakfast ride.
International Fixed Gear Symposium - Dennis Bean-Larson
www.fixedgearsymposium.com
fixedgearwizard@yahoo.com
(231) 342-1546

8/13/06 Sunday
HINES PARK TIME TRIAL
Dearborn Heights - Helms Haven Picnic Area 12mi (20km) $20
A fast-n-furious, short-n-sweet race against the clock on an out-andback
course, which will be closed to traffic. This event is open to
cyclists of all ages and abilities. Awards will be distributed for each
race category. Computerized timing ensures quick and accurate results.
Individual and 2-Person Team events. A race license is required for this
USCF sanctioned event. A one-day license will be available for $5.
Cycling Saddlemen Bicycle Club - John Laidlaw
www.saddlemen.org
saddlemen@yahoo.com
313-278-7009

8/20/06 Sunday
27TH ASSENMACHER 100
Swartz Creek - 8053 Miller Rd. 20, 32, 50, 62, 100 mi.
$11; After 8/1/06 $16
A popular multi-distance one-day ride on generally good traffic roads
through the farmland and villages of mid-Michigan. Started in 1980,
ride has turned into one of Michigan’s premier century rides and a
popular DALMAC warm-up event. Riders of all ability levels welcome
and encouraged to participate.
Genesee Wanderers Bicycle Club - Matt Assenmacher
www.Assenmachers.com
ride531@assenmachers.com
(810) 635-7844

8/26/06 Saturday
PEDAL AND PICNIC
Belmont - Rogue River Park 10, 15, 25, 50, 65 mi.
$15 ind, $30 Fam; After 8/24/06 $20/$40
Explore the old Indiana-Grand Rapids RR while raising awareness
and proceeds to help continue the process of converting this bed to a
paved corridor between G. Rapids and Cadillac. Enjoy a casual tour
of the area and then enjoy a full lunch at our new location adjacent to
the White Pine Trail.
Friends of the White Pine Trail - John Prussner
www.nrwpt.org
pedalpicnic@yahoo.com
(616) 785-9182

8/30/06 - 9/3/06 Wednesday–Sunday
DALMAC - 4 DAY East Lansing - 275
$160; After 7/1/06 Add $25
The 36th annual DALMAC is a 4-day camping tour from East Lansing
to and/or across the Mackinac Bridge. Riders choose one of four
routes over Michigan’s scenic secondary roads. Applications available
in February. Routes fill quickly. Proceeds from the DALMAC tour
fund a variety of cycling projects throughout Michigan.
Tri-County Bicycle Association - Darryl Burris
www.biketcba.org
bikenote@aol.com
(517) 882-3700

8/31/06 - 9/3/06 Thursday–Sunday
DALMAC - 5 DAY
East Lansing - 400 mi.
$195; After 7/1/06 Add $25
The 36th annual DALMAC is a 5 day camping tour from East Lansing
to and/or across the Mackinac Bridge. Riders choose one of four
routes over Michigan’s scenic secondary roads. Applications available
in February. Routes fill quickly. Proceeds from the DALMAC tour
fund a variety of cycling projects throughout Michigan.
Tri-County Bicycle Association - Darryl Burris
www.biketcba.org
bikenote@aol.com
(517) 882-3700

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SEPTEMBER

9/9/06 Saturday
HERITAGE RIDE
Grass Lake - Grass Lake Middle School 17, 25, 50, 65, 75 mi.
$15/$32 Fam; After 8/25/06 $20/$42
Ride through the scenic flat to rolling country roads around this
historic community. The 50-mile plus routes are more challenging
through parts of the Waterloo Recreation Area. All routes are
continuous and non-repetitive. Great lunch at the end with chefprepared
soup choices.Grass Lake Schools Nature Center - Thom
Baird
www.grasslakeschools.com
baird@grasslakeschools.com
517-522-8494

9/9/06 Saturday
MAPLE LEAF
Grand Rapids - Long Lake Park One 20-mile flat loop; Two
$20 Ind/$40 Family; After 8/21/06 $25/$50
Three scenic routes mix and match to get the distance you want!
Charcoal fired grills! First-class cooks! Register by August 27th to
guarantee your steak!
Rapid Wheelmen Inc - Geri Mariano
www.lmb.org/rapidwheels
Mapleleaf@RapidWheelman.com
(616) 987-9198

9/9/06 Saturday
ODRAM: ONE DAY RIDE ACROSS MICHIGAN
Montague - Meinert County Park 8390 W Meinert Rd
152 mile cross state ride
$35; After 9/1/06 $10
This one day personal challenge ride across Michigan is patterned
after the Race Across America. Riders responsible for repair and
personal ride support. Lunch is provided just past the mid-point.
Both front and rear lighting is required since start and finish time may
be in darkness. This ride is for experienced riders in good condition.
League of Michigan Bicyclists - Registrar
www.lmb.org
office@LMB.org
(517) 334-9100

9/10/06 Sunday
PEACH OF A RIDE
Memphis - Memphis Junior High School
25, 55, 62, 85 mi. (25 & 31 mi
Fee TBD
New location and routes, same great food and friendly faces. All
routes travel through rustic farm country that abounds with many
apple orchards as well as stately old trees. Entry fee includes a
delicious hot lunch at the end of the ride. Rest stops feature our
famous home-made cookies and peaches.
Slow Spokes of Macomb - J. Paul Wilhelm
www.lmb.org/spokes
jpwilhelm@hotmail.com
(586) 247-6397

9/10/06 Sunday
BANG TOUR (BICYCLE AROUND NATURE’S GRANDEUR TOUR)
Muskegon - Mullally Field 15, 40, 65, 100 mi.
$15 Ind, $30 Fam; After 9/1/06 $20/$40
The Bang Tour is an enjoyable ride on flat to gently rolling terrain
in Northern Muskegon County. The BANG Tour goes along Lake
Michigan and passes by inland lakes, parks, and farms. Great Roads,
Great Food -This is a wonderful tour for all abilities.
West Michigan Coast Riders - Bill Schouman
www.wmcoastriders.org
shoepop@aol.com
(231) 865-8765

9/16/06 - 9/17/06 Saturday–Sunday
BIG MAC SCENIC SHORELINE FALL BIKE TOUR & BRIDGE RIDE
Mackinaw City - 609 W. Central Ave. 25, 50, 75, 100 mi.
Fee TBD
This scenic tour takes cyclists through Mackinaw City and Harbor
Springs. With routes for all types of cyclists, there is something for
everyone to enjoy along the Lake Michigan shoreline and through
the Tunnel of Trees. Bicyclists who participate in Saturday’s tour can
enjoy a leisure ride across the beautiful Mackinac Bridge on Sunday
morning. Helmets required for bridge ride.
Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce - Kelly Vieau
PO Box 856
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
www.mackinawchamber.com
Kelly@mackinawchamber.com
(231) 436-5574

9/16/06 - 9/17/06 Saturday–Sunday
SHORELINE BICYCLE TOUR-FALL PEDAL & PADDLE
Montague - White River Campground 10-50 mi. per day
$95 Adult, $85 Teen, $65 Child; After 8/11/05 Add $20
Spend Saturday morning biking the Hart/Montague Trail, enjoy a
picnic lunch in Manistee National Forest, then spend the afternoon
canoeing down the White River. BBQ chicken dinner in campground.
Campfire with S’mores and Hobo Pies. Sunday bike around 4 inland
lakes and along Lake Michigan. See the Blockhouse, White Lake
Lighthouse/Museum, and the World’s Largest Weathervane.
League of Michigan Bicyclists - Registrar
www.lmb.org
office@LMB.org
(517) 334-9100

9/16/06 Saturday
THE CELEBRATION OF CYCLING
Dearborn Hts - Warrendale Shelter, Hines Park
12, 25, 35, 50, 75, 100 mi
$18/Ind, $36/Fam; After 9/6/06 $26/$50
This ride benefits PEAC, which trains individuals with disabilities to
become cyclists. Join us to for a true celebration of the sport, whether
it is on a traffic-free 12-mile ride, or a scenic century course. In
addition to riding, come decorate your bike, eat some ice cream, listen
to some music, and enjoy meeting other cyclists. Ice cream sundae bar
at end of ride.
PEAC Programs to Educate All Cyclists - Erin Shelton
www.bikeprogram.org
erin@bikeprogram.org
734 484 2758

9/17/06 Sunday
CEREAL CITY CENTURY
Battle Creek - Harper Creek Jr. High School 32, 45, 62, 100 mi.
$15 Ind, $30 Fam; After 9/1/06 $20/ $40
Enjoy the back county roads and farmlands of southeast Calhoun
County, with lunch in historic Marshall. Great chance to do your first
century on a fairly flat route with cold treats at the finish. Good food
and friendly volunteers make for great experience, so please gome
and join us.
BATTLE CREEK BICYCLE CLUB - Randall Kopf
http://bcbikeclub.home.comcast.net
vg1220@comcast.net
(269) 962-7718

9/22/06 - 9/24/06 Friday Sunday
HERMON HOFFER HARVEST ADVENTURE!
Ithaca - Ithaca Fairgrounds 12, 40, 70 mi.
3-day $70; 2-day $52; 1-day $30; After 9/18/06 Add $10
Tour of farm country and small towns of central Michigan during
harvest season. The tour commemorates Hermon Hoffer who rode
100,000 mi. between the ages of 64 and 92.
Hermon Hoffer Harvest Adventure - Nellie Simmons
nsimmons@nethawk.com
989-875-4761

9/23/06 Saturday
HARBOR SPRINGS CYCLING CLASSIC - FALL
Harbor Springs - 7077 Lake Shore 20, 42, 64 mi
$20
Novice to advanced cyclists are accommodated on these three routes.
Each includes scenic M-119 known as the “Tunnel of Trees,” which in
the fall islined with fall colors. Refreshment stops with great cookies
and a superb BBQ lunch completes a fabulous day!
Harbor Springs Bicycle Club - Janece Clark
www.birchwoodinn.com
tjclark@chartermi.net
(231) 347-6269

9/23/06 Saturday
TOUR DE TROIT
Detroit - Roosevelt Park:Michigan Ave & 14th 35 mi.
$20; $10 student
Tour the Motor City on two wheels! The ride is accompanied by the
Detroit Police Department to ensure safety at all intersections. The
ride raises funds for the Corktown-Mexicantown Greenlink and
works to promote biking in the city.
Greater Corktown Development Corp - Kelli Kavanaugh
www.corktowndetroit.org
gcdc@sbcglobal.net
313-965-5853

9/24/06 Sunday
IRISH HILLS TOUR
Sylvania, OH - Centennial Terrace 5773 Centennial Rd
10, 31, 65, 100 mi.
$20; After 9/20/06 $25
Traverse the varied terrain of the back roads of Northwest Ohio and
Southeast Michigan. The shorter loops are mostly flat, while the
longer routes enter rolling hills, passing horse farms and lakes. Parts
of this route include a bicycle trail. This is an ideal tour for both
novice and the experienced riders.
Hostelling Internatl-Toledo - Judy Wright
www.freewheel.com/hiayh
jawright@accesstoledo.com
(419) 410-008

9/30/06 - 10/1/06 Saturday Sunday
NEW RIDERS OF THE WHITE PINE TRAIL
Comstock - Fifth-Third Park 90 or 180 mi.
$25 Ind/$40 Family; After 9/15/06 $30/$45
A Fall color tour of the White Pine Trail from Grand Rapids to
Cadillac. 1 or 2-day options.
Friends of the White Pine Trail - Dennis Demilner
www.nrwpt.org
dcdemilner@yahoo.com
(616) 785-9182

 

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OCTOBER

10/1/06 Sunday
BLUE WATER RAMBLE
St. Clair - St. Clair High School 40, 60, 80, 100 mi.
$15; After 8/19/06 $18
Join our 25th annual international bicycle tour. Hot lunch and cider
is served in Canada. Routes cross into Canada by ferry across the St.
Clair River. Proof of citizenship is required for border crossing. Fee
includes ferry to and from Canada. See the Fall colors from both
sides of the river and catch glimpses of passing Great Lakes and ocean
freighters. Rider gift.
Clinton River Riders - William F Duemling
www.lmb.org/crr
email: (click here)
(586) 819-0209

10/1/06 Sunday
APPLE CIDER CENTURY
Three Oaks - River Valley HS 25, 50, 62, 75, 100 mi.
$25; After 3/31/06 Max $45
The largest one day cycling event in Michigan, with 5,000 riders.
Routes over rolling hills and past orchards and vineyards. ACC is a
recreational and social tour, not a race. Fresh Apples and Cider!!
Three Oaks Spokes Inc - Brian Volstorf
www.applecidercentury.com
Bryan@appleCiderCentury.com
(888) 877-2068

10/7/06 Saturday
24TH ANNUAL FALL COLORBURST TOUR
Lowell - Fallasburg Park 17, 32, 62, 100 mi
$20 Ind/$40 Family; After 9/30/06 $30/$60
Colorburst is a memorial ride for two Rapid Wheelmen who were
struck and killed by drunk drivers. Proceeds benefit Mothers Against
Drunk Driving (MADD) and law enforcement agencies. A good
family ride up to a century. Course is rolling. Pancake breakfast,
home-made cookies, deli, soup and bakery bread. Warm fire. Long
sleeve “T” or sweatshirt & water bottle for sale.
Rapid Wheelmen Inc - Mark Hagar
www.lmb.org/rapidwheels
markpedal1@highstream.net
(616) 987-9198

 

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JANUARY

January 1, 2007 Monday
First Dozen Bicycling Tour
Starting Point: Dearborn, 12 miles
Fee: $8 Late Fee: $10 Late Entry Date: 12/10 DOE: Yes
Come join your bicycling friends on this first organized bicycle ride
of the year to usher in the 2006 bicycle season. The route proceeds
through the streets of Dearborn, MI.
Cycling Saddlemen Bicycling Club - Jim Boylan
www.saddlemen.org saddlemen@yahoo.com
(313) 562-3318

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