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JULY 2008

7/4/08 Friday
Independence Day Canadian Century
Start: Grand Haven - Rock ‘n’ Road Cycle, 300 N. Seventh St.
Distance: 40-60 Fee: None; DOE
Ride 100 kilometers through the valley of the Grand River, breakfast in Allendale, returning well before noon for family activities. Meet at ROCK ‘n’ ROAD Cycle by 6:45 to split in two groups, leave at 7:00 sharp. Pump tires and find your shoes the night before. Don’t forget breakfast money.
Rock ‘n’ Road Cycle - Tim Meyer
(616) 846-2800 | tim@rocknroadcycle.com
www.rocknroadcycle.com

7/7/08 Saturday
ALGONAC PICKEREL TOURNAMENT BIKE TOUR
Start: Algonquin Middle School, 9185 Marsh Road, Algonac, MI 48001
Distance: 23, 42
The Algonac Lions Club is pleased to announce the first annual Algonac Pickerel Tournament Bike Tour. It is to be held Saturday, July 5 with checking starting at 8 am at Algonquin Middle School, 9185 Marsh Road, Algonac, MI 48001. There will be two routes of 23 and 42 miles that will tour southern St Clair County and Harsens Island.  Both routes include a lunch stop at the Old Club turnaround on Harsens Island. Proceeds from the ride will go towards the Algonac Pool Access Fund which will make the pool ADA compliant and accessible to all persons with disabilities.
Algonac Lions Club - Al Lauland
alan.lauland@med.ge.com
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7/12 - 13/08 Saturday-Sunday
MICHIGANDER Bicycle Tour - 2 Day
Start: Grand Rapids
Distance: 32 miles per day Fee: $95; After 5/1 $110
16th Annual 2-Day Tour of the paved Musketawa Rail Trail from Grand Rapids to Muskegon on Saturday and back to Grand Rapids on Sunday. Approximately 32 miles each day. Package includes baggage transport, two meals per day, showers
and camping.
Michigan Trails & Greenways Alliance - Barry Culham
(517) 485-6022 | michigander@michigantrails.org
www.michigantrails.org

7/12 -13/08 Saturday - Sunday
Bike MS, Presented by Dow, Mid-Michigan
Start: Fenton
Distance: 65, 75, 100 per day
Fee: $60, $250 min. pledge amount; After 7/1 $80; DOE
Join the Movement with fellow cyclists to end the devastating effects of Multiple Sclerosis. This well supported road ride includes one and two day options, SAG vehicles, rest stops and mechanic support. Overnight accommodations are provided for two day riders at MSU.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Tammy Willis
(517) 646-0807 | tammy.willis@mig.nmss.org
www.nmss.org/mig

7/12/08 Saturday
ONE HELLUVA RIDE 32nd Annual
Start: Chelsea - Chelsea Fairgrounds
Distance: 15, 30, 39, 63, 76, 100, (34 fat tire)
Fee: $17; After 7/2 $20-$30; Reduced rates 7-17 yrs; DOE
A wonderful ride over scenic, tree lined, paved 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. You will receive maps, marked routes, sag service, food stops, and large lunch stop with music.
Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
(734) 913-9851 | ohrinfo@aabts.org
www.aabts.org

7/13 -18/08 Sunday-Friday
MICHIGANDER Bicycle Tour - 6 Day
Start: Muskegon - Clare High School
Distance: 30-60 miles per day Fee: $298; After 5/1 $333
16th Annual 6-Day Tour of railtrails and back roads of Michigan. This year’s route is from Muskegon to St. Clair. Mountain and hybrid bike tour with full paved road bike option. Package includes baggage transport, two meals per day, showers and camping.
Michigan Trails & Greenways Alliance - Barry Culham
(517) 485-6022 | michigander@michigantrails.org
www.michigantrails.org

7/13/08 Sunday
Kalamazoo Scenic Bicycle Tour/KalTour
Start: Kalamazoo - KVCC Texas Township Campus, 6767 W. “O” Ave.
Distance:15, 31, 62, 100
Fee: $20 Ind/$35 Fam; After 7/30 $25/$45; DOE
KalTour (formerly Flowerfest) travels the back roads of Kalamazoo and Van Buren Counties among apple trees, grape vines, blueberry bushes, lakes, prairies and wooded hills. Choose your distance, enjoy our scenery and get plenty to eat! All routes meet at a common lunch stop.
Kalamazoo Bicycle Club
(269) 823-2819 | kaltour@kalamazoobicycleclub.org
www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org/rides/kaltour

7/13/08 Sunday
14TH ANNUAL COVERED BRIDGE BIKE TOUR
Start: Lowell - 13944 Covered Bridge Rd
Distance:12, 28, 40, 50, 62, 78, 100
Fee: $15 Ind/$25 Fam; After 7/7 $20/$30; DOE
A wonderful ride through scenic areas of West Michigan; with tasty goodies at our rest stops and a great homemade meal at the end. Our volunteers work hard to make your ride safe and enjoyable. All routes begin and end in historic Fallasburg Village. Proceeds go for the preservation of Fallasburg Historic Village.
Fallasburg Historical Society - Ken Tamke
(616) 897-7161 | Falllasburg@yahoo.com
www.Fallasburg.org

7/15/08 Tuesday
Day & Night Miles Ride
Start: Birmingham - Derby School, Derby Rd. and Adams
Distance: 15, 35, 65 Fee: Donations; DOE
This event is in memory of Miles Levin, and is a fundraiser to find a cure for Rhabdomyosarcoma and other pediatric cancers. There is no formal registration but donations can be made to UJF-Miles Alpern Levin Fund. The road ride is followed by a night ride on mountain or cross bikes with lights for experienced riders.
Team o2/Cadieux Bicycle Club & Motive Force-Loose Spokes
(248) 388-3854 | ejlmotiveforce@comcast.net
www.riders4research.com

7/19 - 26/08 Saturday-Saturday
MICHIGAN’S UPPER PENINSULA (MUP)
Start: St. Ignace Distance: 60 per day Fee: See website
This year’s MUP Tour will explore the eastern tip of the Upper Peninsula. We begin and end at St. Ignace; our mid-tour layover day in Sault Ste. Marie will give you plenty of time to discover its treasures. From St. Ignace, you (and your bike) can also ferry over to experience the magic of Mackinac Island.
League of Michigan Bicyclists
Learn More and register here

7/19/08 Saturday
HOLLAND HUNDRED BICYCLE TOUR
Start: Holland - Holland Christian HS
Distance: 18, 36, 67, 100 Fee: $20; After 7/6 $25; DOE
Join us for the 34th Annual Holland Hundred Bicycle Tour, brought to you by the Macatawa Cycling Club and their sponsors. The event takes place in Holland, MI and benefits area charities. The event features scenic rides through West Michigan and the lakeshore.
Macatawa Cycling Club
info@macatawacyclingclub.org
www.macatawacyclingclub.org/hollandhundred

7/19/08 Saturday
WOMEN ON WHEELS
Start: Mason - Mason High School
Distance: 17, 32, 50 Fee: $15; After 6/22 $20; DOE
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 - TCBA
(517) 882-3700 | wow@biketcba.org
www.biketcba.org

7/20/08 Sunday
RIDE AROUND TORCH (RAT)
Start: Elk Rapids - Elk Rapids High School
Distance: 25, 62, 100 Fee: $20; After 6/28 $25; DOE
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 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 - Mike Schaeffer
chiefrat2006@yahoo.com
www.cherrycapitalcyclingclub.org

7/24 - 27/08 Thursday-Sunday
WISH-A-MILE 300
Start: Traverse City
Distance: 300 Fee: $95 + $750 minimum pledges
Wish-A-Mile 300 is celebrating 21 years of making Michigan children’s wishes come true! Ride starts in Traverse City and ends in Chelsea. Fully catered, transportation to TC, SAGs, medics, message therapists, and training support. Each rider is paired with a Wish Hero who will present you with a medal at the finish line.
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan
(734) 994-8620 | wish@wishmich.org
www.wishmich.org

7/26/08 Saturday
CASS RIVER HABITAT
“RIDE FOR HOME”
Start: Vassar - Vassar High School, 220 Athletic St.
Distance: 10, 15, 32, 64
Fee: $15 Ind/ $33 Fam; After 7/11 $20/$40; DOE
Enjoy a scenic bike tour through Tuscola County and the lovely towns of Frankenmuth and Vassar, ending at the Vassar High School for a lunch buffet. Come help build a home! 64 mile must start by 8am. Helmets are recommended. We have maps, marked route, SAG service, food stops, lunch, showers and a T-shirt.
Cass River Habitat for Humanity - Vassar - Jerry Peterson
(989) 823-2228 | d.gillies@charter.net
www.cassriver.com

7/26/08 Saturday
Rural Pearl of a Ride
Start: Oxford - Oxford Village Office on W. Burdick
Distance: 15, 25, 48 Fee: TBD; DOE
A one-day tour on the Polly Ann Trail, Macomb Orchard Trail, Clinton River Trial, Paint Creek Trail and parts of Stoney Creek Metropark. Rail trails and dirt roads.
Oxford Addison Youth Assistance - Hank Szlenkier
(248) 969-5177 | jpwilhelm@hotmail.com
www.oxfordride.com

7/27/08 Sunday
AVITA WATER BLACK BEAR BICYCLE TOUR
Start: Grayling - Downtown
Distance: 50, 100
Fee: $25; After 8/1 $35-40; DOE
Chase racing canoes to Oscoda along the AuSable River corridor. Only 12 stop signs in 100 miles. Ride century or split distance with another rider in the McKinley Class. Start at 8 AM. Benefits Grayling Rotary local and global service projects that support the Grayling bicycle Turnpike and Bicycle Safety Rodeos.
Grayling Rotary Club - Wayne Koppa
(989) 370-5757 | jerrygosnell@hotmail.com
www.grayling-area.com/blackbear2008

7/27/08 Sunday
Top of Michigan Trails Council Wolverine to Cheboygan Ride
Start: Wolverine - Old depot on trail near Sturgeon River
Distance: 25 (one way) Fee: $5 for non-members; DOE
Ride from Wolverine to Cheboygan and return on the Gaylord to Mackinaw City Trail. Shuttle available for pre-registrants. Start at 2pm. All bikes welcome.
Top of Michigan Trails Council - Anne McDevitt
(231) 348-8280 | info@trailscouncil.org
www.trailscouncil.org