2021 Michigan Ride Calendar the Essential Guide to Bicycling Events

2021 Michigan Ride Calendar the essential guide to bicycling events

1 ABOUT THE LEAGUE OF MICHIGAN RIDE MICHIGAN BICYCLISTS The League of Michigan Bicyclists (LMB) is a non-profit, 501(c) (3) statewide membership organization working to improve life CALENDAR 2021 through bicycling. The Michigan Ride Calendar is a signature annual publication of the League We envision a state where bicycling makes life better for every- of Michigan Bicyclists (LMB) and the essential resource for cycling enthusiasts one; serves as an everyday option for more people to commute, in Michigan and beyond. It is made possible by the support of LMB members get around and have fun on roads and trails; and connects us and donors, the Michigan Department of Transportation, and our advertisers. to the natural world and each other. Our communities benefit through healthier people and stronger economies. Our transpor- The online version of the Michigan Ride Calendar is regularly updated tation system becomes more equitable and environmentally sus- by event organizers. View the most current listings at LMB.org/ridecal. tainable. Our streets and trails are safe and accessible to people of every age, race, gender, ability, and economic status. LMB supports and leads efforts to preserve and rebuild safe neighborhoods and streets. We partner and cooperate with state and local agencies and other like-minded groups to encourage various cycling programs and projects. LMB seeks to educate A NOTE ON COVID AND 2021 bicyclists, motorists, engineers, and law enforcement. Our effort LMB is committed to offering great experiences for bicycle riders to enjoy to do this includes the development of the award winning What Michigan’s natural beauty and friendly communities. Unfortunately, we are Every Michigan Bicyclist Must Know booklet, training programs for not confident that this is possible for LMB in 2021. Public safety has to be our law enforcement, and resources for parents, bicycle commuters, first priority, ahead of our own preferences or financial interests, to protect and everyone who rides a bike. our riders, volunteers, staff, and the Michigan communities we pass through. The easiest way to get involved in LMB is by becoming a mem- We encourage riders to take all appropriate safety precautions, and recognize ber or making a donation. Each supporter helps to amplify our that each rider is ultimately responsible for their own safety and decisions. voice and political clout, moving us towards a more bicycle- We also recognize that other tour organizers may reach different conclusions friendly Michigan. based on the size of their ride or logistical solutions, and we respect their decisions about how best to proceed for their own events. We believe it is in Board of Directors: Meredith Begin, Vice Chair Henry Ford II the best interest of our riders, staff, and volunteers to postpone the LMB tours Tracy Besek Stephen Hannon, AICP to 2022. LMB is instead offering a mountain bike skills series starting April 24, Beth Brandvain Michael Reuter, Treasurer and our Bike it! Commuter Challenge in the month of June. Norman Cox, Secretary Nancy Short Melissa Werkman Bryan Waldman Lindsey DesArmo, Chair Jeff Wirth $1 PER RIDER EVENTS LMB’s $1 Per Rider Program ($1PR) gives cycling events a simple way to support Staff: LMB’s mission. These events pledge to donate $1 to LMB for every rider that John Lindenmayer Erin Sloan-Turner registers. Your participation helps fund important LMB projects. They are Executive Director Education Director highlighted in blue throughout the publication and listed on page 5. Allison Quast Matt Penniman Development Director Communications Director KEY EVENT CATEGORY: LMB Event The Michigan Ride Calendar is mailed to all LMB members. (All proceeds support LMB programs) LMB This publication is also available at MDOT Welcome Centers, $1 Per Rider Event $1PR Convention & Visitors Bureaus, bicycle shops, and at numerous (Event donates $1 per rider to LMB) bicycle-related events throughout the year. EVENT TYPE: Event Submissions: To appear in the Michigan Ride Road/Multi-Use Trail Calendar, event organizers must submit their bicycle-related events online every fall. To ensure your event appears in the Mountain Bike 2022 publication, submit your event at LMB.org/ridecal before Multi-Sport October 31, 2021.

Gravel Advertising: Reach more than 40,000 bicycle enthusiasts! Other Learn more about advertising opportunities in the Michigan Ride Calendar and other LMB publications by contacting us at DOE: Day of event registration (517) 334-9100. Max: Maximum number of riders permitted

2 JULY 9-16 AUG. 6-13 WE’LL BE BACK IN 2022! LMB has decided to postpone our 2021 tours to next year. We came to the difficult decision that we are not confident we will be able to offer a safe and enjoyable experience to all of our riders this summer. We look forward to riding with you next year on Shoreline West, MUP, Sunrise Adventure and HUB Fest!

JUNE 17-19 TBD

ADVENTURE

3 4 Thank you to all our $1 Per Rider participants! The events below pledged to donate $1 to LMB for each rider!

4/24 WILLOW TIME TRIAL —NEW BOSTON 8/7 PEDAL & WHINE BIKE TOUR—JACKSON DOWNRIVERCYCLING.ORG CASCADESCYCLINGCLUB.COM

5/2 METRO GRAND SPRING TOUR—NEW BOSTON 8/15 ASSENMACHER 100—SWARTZ CREEK DOWNRIVERCYCLING.ORG ASSENMACHERS.COMURDEILE.COM

5/22 KAL-HAVEN TRAIL TOUR—KALAMAZOO 8/21 UP NORTH BIKE FEST—THOMPSONVILLE BIKETOURVACATIONS.COM BIKEBENZIE.ORG

5/29 HOLY SPOKES BIKE TOUR—OSCODA 8/28 BIG BEAR BUTT CRUISE—KALEVA FACEBOOK: HOLY SPOKES BICYCLE TOUR BIGBEARBUTTCRUISE.COM

6/12-6/13 RIDE THE WHITE PINE TRAIL—SOUTH LYON 9/1 - 9/5 DALMAC—EAST LANSING BIKETOURVACATIONS.COM DALMAC.ORG

7/11-7/16 RIDE TO PICTURED ROCKS—MANISTIQUE 9/12 RIDE FOR WARRIORS—ALTO BIKETOURVACATIONS.COM RIDEFORWARRIORS.INFO

7/17-7/23 GREAT WATERS TOUR—ST. IGNACE 9/18-9/24 BIKES, BBQ & BEER—SOUTH HAVEN BIKETOURVACATIONS.COM BIKEREG.COM/48822

7/18 RIDE AROUND TORCH—ELK RAPIDS 9/19 BFK’S FALL BIKE CELEBRATION—VICKSBURG RIDEAROUNDTORCH.ORG FALLBIKECELEBRATION.ORG

7/25-7/30 RIDE TO PICTURED ROCKS #2—MANISTIQUE 9/19 IRISH HILLS TOUR—SYLVANIA BIKETOURVACATIONS.COM MVADVENTURERS.ORG

8/7 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BIKE TO BUILD—DEWITT 10/2 NORTHVILLE TOUR DE VILLE—NORTHVILLE CGHABITAT.ORG TOURDEVILLE.ORG

WHAT TO KNOW, WHERE TO GO Check out LMB’s award-winning booklets, What Every Michigan Bicyclist Must Know and What Every Young Michigan Bicyclist Must Know. Available in PDF or for purchase on our website. The Michigan Trails magazine is also available, with maps of bicycle trails around the state.

WHAT EVERY MICHIGAN What Every Young Michigan BICYCLIST MUST KNOW Bicyclist Must Know

A Guide for Youth

Tips for Riding TIPS FOR RIDING Legally and Safely

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5 1/1 (& 2022) Fri [email protected] Are you new to mountain biking 4/24 at Luton Park, Rockford DEARBORN FIRST www.wheelhousedetroit.com but find you’re nervous on the - Mountain Biking 101 – Basic Skills DOZEN RIDE trail? Have you wanted to try but 5/22 at Whafield Park, Plainfield Start: Dearborn - TBD DOE: Yes 4/24 Sat $1PR feel intimidated to jump into it? Or - Roots, Rocks, Bridges Distance: 12 mi $: FREE WILLOW TIME TRIAL maybe you’ve been at it for a bit 6/19 at Merrell Trail, Rockford 49th | Bike Dearborn | Tracy A Start: New Boston - Willow Metro but would have more fun and feel - Wheel Lifts, Cornering, Berms Besek | [email protected] Park DOE: No Distance: 13.2 mi more in control if you learned a bikedearborn.com/first-dozen/ $: $35 few fundamental skills. As the clinics build on each other from week to week, registration 4/1 - 10/31 Thu-Sun The Willow Time Trial is back, If any of these are true, LMB for all three is encouraged but not now presented by the Downriver is pleased to offer the first required. WHEELHOUSE DETROIT Introduction to Mountain Biking – BICYCLE TOURS Cycling Club - USAC Permit #2021- 3276 Register via https://www. Fundamental Skills Series. This series is designed for Start: Detroit - Wheelhouse participants ages 14 and older Detroit DOE: Yes Distance: ranges bikereg.com/willow-time-trial The Willow Time Trial is held at An introductory mountain bike (18 and under must have signed 5-40 miles; typically 10-15 $: $35 skills clinic, taught by experienced, waiver from parents). Each per rider / $45 w/ bike rental Willow MetroPark, located near Romulus Michigan, east of I-275 certified coaches who are also session will be limited to up to certified in First Aid and CPR, 16 participants. COVID safety Wheelhouse Detroit bike tours and emphasizing fundamental protocols will be required of all are fun, safe, and informative. 1st Annual Max: 200 Downriver Cycling Club | Mark Eelnurme mountain biking skills, safety and participants. Offerings cover many trail etiquette. neighborhoods (Corktown, SW racing_director@downrivercycling. org Downrivercycling.org Max: 16/session | League of Detroit, Eastern Market) and topics Hosted by LMB Board Member and Michigan Bicyclists | Melissa (Architecture, Urban Agriculture, 4/24 - 6/19 Sat-Sat LMB experienced Level 1 coach, Melissa Werkman | (517) 334-9100 Music, Sports). Private and Virtual Werkman, each half-day clinic is [email protected] | LMB.org/MTB-Skills options available. MOUNTAIN BIKING - designed to build on the former FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS and showcases three different 14th Season Max: 20 (COVID-19 Start: Luton Park, Rockford / West Michigan trails, each might lower this number) Whafield Trail, Plainfield / Merrill presenting different opportunities Wheelhouse Detroit Kelli Trail, Rockford DOE: No Distance: for skill building: Kavanaugh varies $: $50 single / $125 all three Check LMB.org/ridecal for the latest updates – all events subject to change due to COVID-19

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6 5/1 - 5/31 Sat-Mon 5/12 Wed Parking lot of the Harbormaster ANN ARBOR VIRTUAL CHARITY BIKE RIDE OF SILENCE – DOE: Yes Distance: 8 mi $: FREE Start: Ann Arbor - Kerrytown RIDE – PAINT CREEK TRAIL MUSKEGON Christopher Benson | Farmer’s Market Distance: 7 miles Start: Rochester - Rochester Mills Start: Muskegon - Muskegon [email protected] Suzette Wanninkhof (305) 794- Beer Company DOE: Yes Distance: Farmers Market DOE: Yes 5584 | [email protected] 20 miles $: see website Distance: 8 miles $: Free MENOMINEE Max: 150 Muskegon County Start: Menominee - Menominee We have adjusted this event due Bicycling Coalition | Tom Lindrup Marina Park, Bandshell DOE: Yes HOLLAND Start: Holland - Holland Civic to COVID-19 safety precautions (616) 450-6584 | tlindrup1@gmail. Distance: 10 mi $: FREE Ride of Silence | Ralph Muccelli | Center DOE: No Distance: 7 mi and taken it virtual this year. com Facebook: Muskegon County 13th Annual | Ride of Silence Enjoy a 20-mile bike ride on the Bicycling Coalition [email protected] Mark Hagar (616) 510-1920 Paint Creek Trail on your own. Net [email protected] proceeds benefit the Friends of the 5/15 Sat PLYMOUTH Paint Creek Trail. Start: Plymouth - Wilcox Lake BIKE & BREW TOUR – TRAVERSE CITY Recreation Center DOE: Yes MIDTOWN Start: Traverse City - The Filling 8th Annual | Motor City Brew Tours Start: Detroit - Traffic Jam & Snug Distance: 8-10 m $: FREE Steve Johnson (248) 825-3085 18th Annual Max: No Limit Ride of Station Microbrewery DOE: Yes Restaurant & Brewery (Parking Distance: 5 miles $: FREE [email protected] Lot) DOE: Yes Distance: 10 miles Silence | Dave Duffield (248) 982- motorcitybrewtours.com 8776 | [email protected] Cherry Capital Cycling Club | Steve $: see website for pricing Mitton | [email protected] cherrycapitalcyclingclub.org 5/1 Sat Enjoy a guided small group bike CADILLAC Start: Cadillac DOE: Yes THE ANGEL tour with a historical theme RIDE-RUN-WALK in downtown Detroit. Beer is Distance: 10 miles $: free Start: Big Rapids - Northend included at Traffic Jam & Snug. Cadillac Cycling Club | Christina Riverside Park DOE: Yes Distance: Subject to change. Vipond | [email protected] 13, 26, 52, 72, 100 miles $: $45 10th Annual Max: 20 Motor Ind/20 Stud/40 Team/100 Fam City Brew Tours | Steve Johnson (248) 825-3085 | info@ Choose your distance, choose your motorcitybrewtours.com pace, take action and ride to fight DetroitBikeTours.com childhood hunger. Ride 13, 26, 52, 72, or 100 miles, or Run or Walk 5/19 Wed our 5K. Raise money by collecting pledges. RIDE OF SILENCE Join your fellow cyclists at 9th Annual Max: 500 Angels of locations all over Michigan (25- Action | Jenae Bronkema (231) 30 each year). 629-8140 | jenae@angelsofaction. You’ll also be org angelriderunwalk2021. joining cyclists eventbrite.com worldwide in this silent slow-paced 5/2 Sun $1PR ride (max. 12 METRO GRAND mph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling SPRING TOUR on public roadways. Start: New Boston - Willow Metro Park DOE: No Distance: 15 to 100 miles $: $29 GREATER LANSING, MSU, Join Downriver Cycling Club on E. LANSING Start: East Lansing - Wells Sunday, May 2nd, for the 38th Annual Metro Grand Spring Tour Hall Courtyard, MSU DOE: Yes Distance: 8 mi $: free (MGST). MGST is one of Michigan’s oldest, continually recurring rides 14th annual Max: 250 Ride of and is generally acknowledged to Silence - Greater Lansing, MSU, be the start of the ride season in SE E. Lansing | Tim Potter (517) 618- Michigan. 1771 | tim.potter@rideofsilence. org http://www.rideofsilence.org/ 38th Annual Max: 1000 Downriver locations-domestic.php?s=MI#MI Cycling Club | Ashley Duncan HARBOR SPRINGS mgst_director@downrivercycling. org Downrivercycling.org Start: Harbor Springs - City

7 5/22 - 5/23 Sat-Sun $1PR every turn for support and traffic 6/12 - 6/13 Sat-Sun $1PR Leisure ride, Tunnel of Trees KAL-HAVEN TRAIL TOUR control. Proceeds benefit the youth RIDE THE WHITE PINE included. Paved trail option Start: Kalamazoo - Kal-Haven group for a domestic mission/ TRAIL available. Trail (Start at Kalamazoo, South service trip. See the Sonrise side. Start: South Lyon - Fifth Third Birchwood Inn | Front Desk Haven, or Bloomingdale.) DOE: Yes COVID safe. Ballpark DOE: Yes Distance: Up (231) 526-2151 | frontdesk@ Distance: 35 miles each day to 100 miles over 2 days $: see birchwoodinn.com 8th Annual Max: 200 Oscoda website birchwoodinn.com/ Get your trail on! Ride the Kal- United Methodist Youth | Jeff Senn hscyclingclassic.html Haven Trail out & back, and enjoy (989) 305-1375 | Oscodaumc@live. Come ride on the 92-mile White an overnight in South Haven. com FB: Holy Spokes Bicycle Tour Pine Trail. We bus you from 6/26 Sat Camping and hotel options Grand Rapids to Cadillac, with COAST TO COAST GRAVEL available, plus optional Friday 6/1 - 6/30 Tue-Wed LMB an overnight stop in Big Rapids. GRINDER riding around Kalamazoo. BIKE IT! COMMUTER Options for hotel or camping. Start: Au Gres - Point Au Gres CHALLENGE Come a day early to Grand Rapids Marina DOE: No Distance: 210 m 10th annual Max: 100 Bike Tour Start: Virtual DOE: Yes Distance: and tour on their great urban bike or 100 m $: varies Vacations | Jim Plaunt (248) 345- varies $: free lanes. It’s going to be fun! 6929 | [email protected] Traverse 210 miles of fast gravel www.biketourvacations.com Join the League of Michigan 4th annual Max: 100 Bike Tour roads and signature two-tracks, Bicyclists in our commuter Vacations LLC | Jim Plaunt (248) spanning Michigan’s lower 5/29 Sat $1PR challenge to BIKE IT! Our goal 345-6929 | jim@biketourvacations. peninsula. is 20,000 miles bicycled across com www.biketourvacations.com Too many miles? No support crew? HOLY SPOKES BIKE TOUR Choose our convenient 100 mile Start: Oscoda - Oscoda United Michigan and we need YOUR help! 6/12 Sat Learn more and sign up today at loop out of Ludington. Methodist Church DOE: Yes HARBOR SPRINGS Distance: 9,20, and 50 miles $: LMB.org/bike-it! CYCLING CLASSIC $25 Start: Harbor Springs - Harbor 3rd Annual Max: 500 2nd Annual | League of Michigan Michigan Adventure Racing Bicyclists | Allison Quast (517) 334- Springs - Birchwood Inn DOE: Yes Always a GREAT spring warm-up Distance: 20, 45, 60 m $: $30/ Mark VanTongeren | mark@ ride through the countryside. Rides 9100 | [email protected] miadventureracing.com LMB.org/bike-it adult, extra $5 at event for any fitness level. Volunteers at www.micoasttocoast.com Check LMB.org/ridecal for the latest updates – all events subject to change due to COVID-19

8 BCV 4856 League of MI Bicyclists Ride Calendar.indd 4 1/5/21 4:56 PM 6/26 Sat Enjoy a guided small group bike 10th Annual Max: 20 Motor the Soo Locks, and a load of fun! MSU GRAN FONDO tour with a historical theme in City Brew Tours | Stephen There’s a layover day in Paradise, Start: Grand Rapids - Downtown downtown Detroit. Beer included Johnson (248) 840-2370 | info@ and the Shipwreck Museum at Grand Rapids DOE: No Distance: at Brew Detroit at end of ride. motorcitybrewtours.com Whitefish Point. Nice hotels, good 12, 25, 40 and 80 miles $: 90 DetroitBikeTours.com food, great riding. Register today!

8th Annual Max: 20 Motor City Join us in the ride against skin Brew Tours | Stephen Johnson 7/11 - 7/16 Sun-Fri $1PR 11th annual Max: 100 Bike Tour cancer. Cyclists of all skill levels can (248) 825-3085 | steve@ Vacations LLC | Jim Plaunt (248) ride along scenic 12, 25, 40 or 80- motorcitybrewtours.com RIDE TO PICTURED ROCKS 345-6929 | jim@biketourvacations. Start: Manistique - Gray Wolf mile routes from downtown Grand DetroitBikeTours.com com www.biketourvacations.com Rapids to Lake Michigan with Lodge DOE: No Distance: 250 miles $: See website gourmet food stops and a Finish 7/3 Sat $1PR Line Festival. 7/18 Sun BIKE & BREW TOUR - Join the best tour in the Upper RIDE AROUND TORCH ROYAL OAK Peninsula, ride through pristine 8th Annual Max: 2500 Michigan Start: Elk Rapids - Elk Rapids- Start: Royal Oak - River Rouge forests, see Pictured Rocks from Elk Rapids High School DOE: No State University College of Human Brewing Co DOE: Yes Distance: 12 land and sea. Enjoy comfortable Medicine | Ellen Harburn (616) miles $: see website for pricing Distance: 26, 40, 63 and 100 mile 234-2613 | msugranfondo@ lodging and great dining along routes $: $45 the way. Our most popular tour, hc.msu.edu | msugranfondo.com Enjoy a bike ride on side streets register today! and bike lanes from Royal Oak to The Ride Around Torch is an 6/26 Sat annual one-day 26, 40, 63, or 100 visit Woodlawn Cemetery and the 11th annual Max: 100 Bike Tour mile bicycle tour primarily along BIKE & BREW TOUR - Palmer Park and Palmer Woods Vacations LLC | Jim Plaunt (248) CORKTOWN subdivision in Detroit. Learn the scenic shores of Torch Lake, Start: Detroit - Brew Detroit DOE: 345-6929 | jim@biketourvacations. Michigan’s longest and one of its about the famous folks that are com www.biketourvacations.com most beautiful inland lakes with Yes Distance: 10 miles $: see buried in Woodlawn and the fancy website for pricing mansions. unusually clear, bright turquoise 7/17 - 7/23 Sat-Fri $1PR hued waters.

GREAT WATERS TOUR 34th Annual Max: 250 Start: St. Ignace, - Boardwalk Cherry Capital Cycling Club Inn Bed & Breakfast DOE: Yes Paula Anderson (231) Distance: 300 miles 499-7625 | ratdirector@ $: See website cherrycapitalcyclingclub.org

Seven days & six nights, three www.ridearoundtorch.org Sunday, August 15th, Swartz Creek, MI Great Lakes, two big waterfalls,

www.cghabitat.org !

The finest handcrafted bamboo frames from Uganda, the Pearl of Africa Saturday, September 18, 2021 Boogaali is proud to support the work of Good Gaali in Uganda “It’s a Harvest for your senses.” www.goodgaali.org Get ready for riding, tasting, shopping and sharing. Pre-register by August 22 and save 20% LHRide.com www.boogaalibikes.com Proceeds support the Friends of the Blue Star Trail 9 7/22 - 7/25 Thu-Sun 11th Annual Max: 100 Bike Tour 8,16,31,53,68 mi $: 30Ind/65Fam 8/14 Sat WISH-A-MILE Vacations LLC | Jim Plaunt (248) after 8/1 40Ind/80Fam FRANKENMUTH FONDO BICYCLE TOUR 345-6929 | jim@biketourvacations. Start: Frankenmuth - Start: Marshall - Eaton Proving com www.biketourvacations.com Bike the beautiful countryside of Frankenmuth River Place DOE: Grounds DOE: Yes Jackson County. Our paved 8-68 Yes Distance: 25K/50K/100K Rec; Distance: 50mi & 300mi $: $50/ 8/7 Sat $1PR mile low traffic routes are marked 50K/100K Comp. $: $55 til Jul 23; WAM 50 and $95/WAM 300 & SAG supported. $65 after Jul 24 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BIKE TO BUILD WAM is truly the best weekend Lunch will be provided at 100K or 50K competitive timed of the year! Join us while we ride Start: DeWitt - Northpointe Community Church DOE: Yes Sandhill Crane Vineyards route or 100K, 50K or 25K casual to grant wishes along Michigan for all pre-registrants. Visit ride. Ride is on flat, rural course countryside. There are two Distance: 20mi, 35mi, 50mi, 75mi $: $35 cascadescyclingclub.com for more and all roads are paved. Top 3 different route options as well as a info. finisher awards in 6 different age ride for kids ages 5-13. groups - Men and Women Train for DALMAC while touring Clinton & Gratiot Cos. to benefit 8th annual Max: 200 Cascades 34th Annual Max: 1,000 Make-A- Cycling Club | Ron Utter (734) 3rd Annual Max: Frankenmuth Wish Michigan | Kedrin Gall (734) Clinton-Gratiot Habitat For Humanity. Rest stops with 904-0804 | [email protected] Noon Rotary Club | Dan Bade 904-2601 | [email protected]. https://cascadescyclingclub.com (989) 262-0620 | info@ org www.wishamile.org restrooms and refreshments are provided. Lunch is provided. SAG cyclefrankenmuth.com www. frankenmuthfondo.com 7/25 - 7/30 Sun-Fri $1PR service is provided. Register by Are you a Bicycle-Friendly Driver? 7/28 and receive a free t-shirt. RIDE TO PICTURED 12th Annual Max: No Maximum Test your knowledge. ROCKS #2 Clinton-Gratiot Habitat For Take the free, online Start: Manistique - Gray Wolf Humanity | L Quinn Lincoln- interactive class on Lodge DOE: No Distance: 250 Keon (989) 227-1771 | director@ Miles $: See website cghabitat.org www.cghabitat.org the best and safest ways to share the Our most popular tour, so we’re running it twice for 2021! Ride road with cyclists. B 8/7 Sat $1PR IC R through clean forests, see the Y E C I V LMB.org/Bicycle L R Pictured Rocks, Lake Superior E D PEDAL & WHINE BIKE TOUR F R I E N D LY FriendlyDriver and Lake Michigan. Comfortable Start: Jackson - Sandhill Crane lodging, good food, great times! Vineyards DOE: Yes Distance: 50 YEARS Dick Allen Lansing to Mackinac • 1971 - 2021

Wednesday, September 1 – Sunday, September 5, 2021 An Epic End-of-Summer Bicycle Camping Tour

• Registration opens February 15, 2020 • 7 routes to choose from, 2, 3, 4 and 5 day tours • Expanded 2 Day Trail route • Daily SAG service • Baggage transport and overnight camping included • Breakfast and dinner provided • Special 50th DALMAC jersey available

Register On-Line: www.DALMAC.org • TRI-COUNTY BICYCLE ASSOCIATION 10 $1PR 8/15 Sun 8/21 Sat $1PR 8/22 Sun Mountain bike option. ASSENMACHER 100 UP NORTH BIKE FEST BIKE & BREW TOUR - Start: Swartz Creek - Swartz ATWATER 2 ATWATER 8th Annual Max: 350 Big Bear Start: Thompsonville - Crystal Creek Middle School Parking Lot Mountain Resort DOE: Yes RIDE Sportsman’s Club | Bob Schuelke DOE: Yes Distance: 20, 34, 56, 66, Start: Detroit - Atwater Brewery (574) 229-1764 | schuelke@ Distance: 20 & 36 Gravel, 45 100 mi $: $15 Ind/$30 Fam, after Team Time Trial $: $45 racers, $40 DOE: Yes Distance: 16 mi comcast.net 8/1 $20/$45 team members $: see website for pricing bigbearbuttcruise.com

A popular 1 day multi-distance Gonzo Gravel race 20 & 36 Enjoy a guided bike ride from 9/1 - 9/5 Sat ride through the farms and mi, ceramic medals & jerseys Atwater Brewery to Atwater in the DALMAC (DICK ALLEN villages of Mid-Michigan. Started for winners. Team Time Trials Park for a beer and bike back for LANSING TO MACKINAC) in 1980 it has become one of 3-women or 4-man 45 mi, another round at the end. Start: Varies by route DOE: No Michigan’s premier Century Rides. ceramic medals. Tour de Pie 30, Distance: Varies by route Featuring 5 routes for the novice 45 & 62 mi. Finish Line Party Max: 25 Motor City Brew Tours $: see website for pricing to experienced cyclist. 42nd luncheon, music and Crystal Mtn. Steve Johnson (248) 825-3085 Max: 500 Genesee Wanderers Fun. [email protected] 50th Annual (1971-2021) Matt Assenmacher (810) 635- DetroitBikeTours.com Tri-County Bicycle Association 7844 | ride531@assenmachers. 13th Annual | Max: 500 Benzie $1PR DALMAC.org com Assenmachers.com Sunrise Rotary | Bill Kennis (231) 8/28 Sat 251-9002 | [email protected] BIG BEAR BUTT CRUISE 9/4 Sat bikebenzie.org Start: Kaleva - Kaleva - Big BIKE RIDE - DOWNTOWN 8/15 Sun Bear Sportsman’s Club DOE: Yes DETROIT BIKE RIDE - DOWNTOWN 8/21 Sat Distance: 60k, 130k, 170k, 210k Start: Detroit - Traffic Jam & Snug $: $65; $70 after 8/1; $75 DOE HELP M.A.D. RIDE Restaurant & Brewery (Parking DETROIT Lot) DOE: Yes Distance: 10 miles Start: Ludington - Trinity Routes cross Big Manistee River, Start: Royal Oak - River Rouge Evangelical Free Church DOE: Yes $: see website for pricing Brewing Co DOE: Yes Distance: to M22 along Lake Michigan coast Distance: 14, 20, 44, 62 & 100 from Manistee to Frankfort. 8 12 miles $: see website for pricing miles $: $35/person includes Max: 20 Motor City Brew Tours food stops, 7 are on water. Free Stephen Johnson (248) 825-3085 T-shirt camping, breakfast, dinner, and Enjoy a bike ride on side streets [email protected] t-shirt. Music, bonfires, wineries DetroitBikeTours.com and bike lanes from Royal Oak Five scenic routes (14, 20, 44, and brewery. Pedal & Paddle and (or Ferndale) to visit Woodlawn 62 or 100 miles) in Mason and Cemetery and the Palmer Park Oceana Counties to choose from and Palmer Woods subdivision in plus a 10 mile off-road course. Detroit. Learn about the famous Ride through farmlands and along folks that are buried in Woodlawn the coast of Lake Michigan. Lunch GRAND ILLINOIS and the fancy mansions. served after the riders return to BIKE TOUR the church. June 13-18, 2021 10thHANDS Annual Max: 20 Motor FREE IS City Brew Tours | Stephen 21st annual | HELP Ministry Johnson (248) 825-3085 | info@ Explore the Trails of Madison County and the (231) 843-6811 | help@help- • 250 person limit Metro East area on our fully-supported ride. motorcitybrewtours.com ministry.org | helpmadride.com • Fully supported DetroitBikeTours.comTHE WAY• 200 to 375TO miles Learn moreBE at rideillinois.org GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF YOUR APPS LMB is rin t en istracte riin it a ansree a t rtect ee a an ie Learn re at LMBristracte r Text “RIDE” to 313131 to take action today! (just not while driving or riding)

11 9/11 Sat Max: 100 Ride for Warriors 10th Annual Max: 600 Friends of motorcitybrewtours.com LORD OF THE SPRINGS Ellen Seese (616) 987-0939 the Blue Star Trail | Jack Eisinger DetroitBikeTours.com Start: Middleville - Camp [email protected] http:// (847) 682-5279 | fotbst@gmail. Manitou-Lin DOE: No Distance: 37 rideforwarriors.info/ com www.LHRide.com 9/26 Sun

m or 24 m $: varies APPLE CIDER 9/18 - 9/24 Sat-Fri $1PR Weave through the epic singletrack 9/19 Sun $1PR CENTURY TOUR BIKES, BEER & BBQ Start: Three Oaks - Three trails at Yankee Springs Recreation BFK’S FALL BIKE Area.Hammer the fast but hilly Start: South Haven - South Beach CELEBRATION Oaks Elementary School DOE: DOE: No Distance: 268 miles No Distance: 15, 25, 37, 50, gravel roads and two-tracks of Start: Vicksburg - Vicksburg Barry County. $: see website Historical Village DOE: Yes 62, 75 and 100 Mile $: Ind. Distance: Century, Metric Century, $45/$55/$65//$75 12 U Free Conquer both and you will be a Bikes, Beer & BBQ is a relaxed tour many more Lord of the Springs. of Michigan’s craft beer and BBQ Recreational tour of Southwest culture in Southern Michigan. Hauntingly beautiful SW MI Michigan and Northwest Indiana 4th annual Max: 500 A bicycle touring experience for county-side routes include over rolling hills, past swamps / Michigan Adventure Racing those who enjoy riding their bike, stunning photo ops: historic mill, rivers and along the shores of Lake Mark VanTongeren | mark@ small groups, and the comforts of covered bridge, Amish buggies. Michigan and winding through miadventureracing.com www. civilization. Sharp-eyed riders will spot wine country. Ice Cream Social and lordofthesprings.com Vicksburg Quilt Trail paintings on Spaghetti Dinner. Inaugural Max: 48 all routes! Start/finish in charming

9/11 Sat Port Haven Trail | Terry Barnes Vicksburg Historic Village. 48th Annual Max: 5000 Three [email protected] Oaks Spokes B.C. | Bryan Volstorf HARBOR SPRINGS www.bikereg.com/48822 3rd Annual Max: Bike Friendly (269) 756-3361 | bryanvolstorf@ CYCLING CLASSIC Kalamazoo | Paul Selden | fbc@ sbcglobal.net applecidercentury. Start: Harbor Springs - Birchwood 9/18 Sat bikefriendlykalamazoo.org com Inn DOE: Yes Distance: 20, 45, 60 www.fallbikecelebration.org $: $30/adult extra $5 at event LAKE ERIE FALL RIDE Start: Monroe - Monroe County 10/2 Sat $1PR Community College DOE: Yes 9/19 Sun $1PR Birchwood Inn | Front Desk NORTHVILLE TOUR (231) 526-2151 | frontdesk@ Distance: 100m/100k/100k/50k IRISH HILLS TOUR DE VILLE $: $40ind, after 9/8 $50ind Start: Sylvania - Centennial Terrace birchwoodinn.com Start: Northville - Location TBD, birchwoodinn.com/ DOE: Yes Distance: 10, 30, 62, 100 Northville DOE: Yes Distance: hscyclingclassic.html Join us at the 2021 Lake Erie Fall miles $: $20/$10/$5, $25/$15/$10 10m, 10-30m, 54m, & Gravel Ride to benefit ALS of Michigan Day-of-event 9/11 Sat brought to you by Monroe Cycling The 7th annual “2021 Tour de Ville Club. Come Ride Michigan’s The ride traverses varied terrain of Benefit Bike Ride” starting and RIDE 2 END SUICIDE Cornerstone on any of our four NW Ohio and SE Michigan. Longer ending in Northville, is our major Start: Washington - Capital available routes. A full century Banquet Center DOE: Yes routes enter rolling Irish Hills. fundraising event for the year. In 100m road ride, a 100k road or Lunch is served on 62 & 100 mile our first six years, we’ve attracted Distance: 30 miles $: 60 Virtual/50 gravel route, or a 50k road. routes. There are snack stops and over 2,300 riders. We’ve raised over Ride/70 Ride+Lunch Mayberry Ice Cream voucher for all $120,000 for charities and causes. Max: 1000 | Monroe Cycling Club routes. Subject to change. 6th Annual Max: Ride 2 End Samantha Stevens (734) 755-6049 7th Annual | Northville Rotary Suicide | Terri Jozefiak (586) 496- [email protected] 48th Annual Max: Maumee Valley Kevin Kelly | kevin.kelly@rotary. 3600 | [email protected] https://www.bikereg.com/48590 Adventurers | (419) 482-8225 org | www.tourdeville.org www.bikereg.com/ride-2-end- [email protected] suicide-2021 9/18 Sat mvadventurers.org LAKESHORE HARVEST 10/3 Sun 9/12 Sun $1PR RIDE 9/19 Sun BIKE TOUR - DOWNTOWN RIDE FOR WARRIORS Start: Douglas - Schultz Park DOE: BIKE TOUR - DOWNTOWN DETROIT

Start: Alto - Alto Veteran Park Yes Distance: 15, 25, 46, 60 $: $40 DETROIT Start: Detroit - Traffic Jam & Snug DOE: Yes Distance: 10m, 21m, Ind/$35 Fam, after 8/22 $50/45 Start: Detroit - Traffic Jam & Snug Restaurant & Brewery (Parking 50m $: Ind $25/Fam $30/Group Restaurant & Brewery (Parking Lot) DOE: Yes Distance: 10 miles $50 The Ride is a fun and scenic tour Lot) DOE: Yes Distance: 10 miles over rolling countryside near the 10th Annual Max: 20 Motor Ride for Warriors is a one day shores of Lake Michigan. Cyclists 10th Annual Max: 20 Motor City Brew Tours | Stephen bicycling event in support of the can visit and make purchases at City Brew Tours | Stephen Johnson (248) 825-3085 | info@ brave men and women that fight many art studios, wineries, cider Johnson (248) 825-3085 | info@ motorcitybrewtours.com and have fought for our freedom. mills, family farms and orchards. DetroitBikeTours.com Check LMB.org/ridecal for the latest updates – all events subject to change due to COVID-19 12 Wouldn’t you rather be on a bike right now? Flying along with nothing between you and the ground but two tubes of pressurized rubber? Feeling the burn in your legs as they power you through yet another mile of pure unadulterated freedom? Because that’s exactly what a bike means: freedom. Freedom to see the world on your own terms, at your own pace. The chance to move like the wind. Trouble is, it’s tough out there for people on bikes. No respect. Nobody in your corner. Well, you’ve got us. We’re the League of Michigan Bicyclists. We’ve got your back. We tell the folks in Lansing what people on bikes need. We get laws passed — like the law that said a bike rack over your license plate doesn’t deserve a ticket, and the one that said e-bikes are a thing and not the same as mopeds. That was us. We got those ones through. That’s not all. We’ve got plans. Big plans. Just one thing: they can’t happen without you. Time to step up. Become a member today at LMB.org/join. Let’s ride.

13 LMB Member Shops, Clubs, Organizations, & Businesses * LIFETIME MEMBER

• Sweet Bikes, Canton • Tour de Troit, Detroit, tour-de-troit.org SHOPS sweetbikesonline.com ORGANIZATIONS • Tri-County Bicycle Association • Al Petri & Sons Cycling, Lincoln Park • Terry’s Cycle, Alma, terryscycle.com • Angels of Action, Big Rapids Lansing, biketcba.org petribikes.com angelsofaction.org • *Velo City Cycles, Holland, velo-citycycles.com • Washtenaw Bicycling & Walking Alger Bikes, Grand Rapids, algerbikes.com Beaver Island Bike Festival, Traverse • • Village Bike & Fitness, Jenison • Coalition, Ann Arbor, wbwc.org Electric Ave City, beaverislandbikefestival.com • American Cycle & Fitness, villagebikeshop.com Wayne State University, Detroit Bikes, Grosse Pointe, Grand Ledge, Okemos, Pontiac, visitbenzie.com • West Michigan Bike & Fitness • Benzie County CVB, wayne.edu Royal Oak, Walled Lake & Macomb Township, • Kentwood, westmichiganbike.com Big Bear Sportsmans Club, Kaleva americancycleandfitness.com • • Wheelhouse Detroit, Detroit • Bike Dearborn, Dearborn • Anchor Bay Bicycle & Fitness wheelhousedetroit.com BUSINESSES New Baltimore, anchorbaybicycleandfitness.com • Bike Friendly Kalamazoo, Portage bikefriendlykalamazoo.org • 131 Cycling Series, LLC, Mattawan • Assenmacher’s Cycling Center, Flint, • Clinton River Area Mountain Bike • Around Wisconsin Bicycle Tours, assenmachers.com CLUBS Antigo Association, Utica, cramba.org • Bicycle Headquarters Inc, Midland • 15th Street Block Club Association, Bike Tour Vacations, LLC, South Lyon bicyclehq.com • Madison Heights • Common Cycle, Ann Arbor, commoncycle.org biketourvacations.com • Bicycle Village, Saginaw Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society • Crim Fitness Foundation, Flint, crim.org Bikes and Beers, Philadelphia bicyclevillagesaginawvalley.com • • Ann Arbor, aabts.org • Cycle-Re-Cycle, Benton Harbor bikesandbeers.com Bikes Blades and Boards • Cascades Cycling Club cycle-re-cycle-swm.org • Birchwood Inn, Harbor Springs Grosse Pointe, bikesbladesandboards.com • Jackson, cascadescyclingclub.org • Detroit Fitness Foundation - Lexus birchwoodinn.com Brick Wheels, Traverse City, brickwheels.com • • Cherry Capital Cycling Club Velodrome, detroitfitness.org • Byk-Rak LLC, Owosso bykrak.com • Denny’s Central Park Bicycles Okemos, Traverse City, cherrycapitalcyclingclub.org Creative Magnets, Kalamazoo dennyscentralparkbikes.com • Flint River Watershed Coalition, • • Detroit Randonneurs flintriver.org • *Cycle Safe, Inc., Grand Rapids Fraser Bicycle, Fraser, fraserbicycle.com Huntington Woods, detroitrandonneurs.org • • Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle cyclesafe.com Hometown Bicycles, Brighton Downriver Cycling Club • • Coalition, Grand Rapids, bikegr.org • Danto Furniture Company, Detroit myhometownbicycles.wordpress.com Trenton, downrivercycling.org • Hands Extended Loving People dantos.com • House of Wheels, Owosso • Flying Rhino Cycling Club • Greater Port Austin Area Chamber facebook.com/houseofwheelsmi Clarkston, flyingrhinocc.com (HELP), Ludington, help-ministry.org of Commerce • Human Electric Hybrids, Ypsilanti • Genesee Wanderers • Holy Spokes, Lake Orion, holyspokes.org *Go Green Trikes, LLC, Lansing, human-electric-hybrids.com Flint, geneseewanderers.clubexpress.com Howell • • Howell Rotary Club, gogreentrikes.com • Jack’s Bike Shop, Bay City, jacksbikeshop.com • Harbor Springs Cycling Club howellrotary.org • Isabel’s Market + Eatery, Douglas • Macomb Bike & Fitness, Warren Harbor Springs • Huron Clinton Metroparks, Brighton macombbike.com • Kalamazoo Bicycle Club metroparks.com isabelsmarket.com • Mike’s Team Active Bikes, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, kalamazoobicycleclub.org • Kent District Library, Grand Rapids kdl.org/ • Maumee Valley Adventurers, Toledo teamactive.com • *Macatawa Cycling Club • Make-A-Wish Foundation of mvadventurers.org Holland, hollandhundreed.com Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau, • MSU Bike Service Center, East Lansing, Michigan, Brighton, www.wishmich.org • msu-bike-service-center.shoplightspeed.com *Michigan United Tandem Society, www.petoskeyarea.com • • Michigan Scholastic Cycling • Moosejaw Mountaineering Madison Grand Rapids www.muts.club • Rapid Fire Protection, Inc., Grand Rapids Heights, moosejaw.com • Michiana Bicycle Association Association, West Bloomfield,miscabike.org rapidfireprotection.com • Northern Fun Wheels Granger, www.mbabike.com • Michigan Trails & Greenways • Third Coast Cycling, LLC - ODRAM, Houghton Lake, northernfunwheels.com • Monroe Cycling Club, Monroe Alliance, Lansing, michigantrails.org Rockford, odram.com • P & T Fitness (Pedal & Tour), Jackson • PALM, Inc., Ann Arbor • MoGo, Detroit, mogodetroit.org • Urban Rider Cargo Bikes, Ann Arbor pandtfitness.com urbanrider.bike • R3, Livonia • National Railroad Memorial, Inc • Pedal Bicycles Kalamazoo Rapid Wheelmen Cycling Club Saginaw, railroadmemorial.org pedalbicycle.com • Grand Rapids, rapidwheelmen.com • Norte!, Traverse City, elgruponorte.org Pedal Bicycles Portage • Shoreline Cycling Club, Ludington • PEAC, Ypsilanti, bikeprogram.org pedalbicycle.com • shorelinecyclingclub.org • Pedal Holland, Holland, pedalholland.org • Pedego Junction Electric Bikes Slow Spokes Bicycle Club Harrison Twp., pedegojunction.com • • Ride for Warriors, Alto Sterling Heights , slowspokes.org • Rotary Club of Grayling, Grayling • Re-Bicycle Lenawee, Adrian • Team O2/Cadieux Bicycle Club • Rochester Bike Shop Rochester Hills • Rotary Club of Northville, Northville Rochester, rochesterbikeshop.com northvillerotary.org • *Three Oaks Spokes Inc, Three Oaks, • Rock ‘n’ Road Cycle, Grand Haven and applecidarcentury.com/three-oaks-spokes • TART Trails, Traverse City Holland, rocknroadcycle.com traversetrails.org • Tri-City Cyclists, Midland, tricitycyclists.org • Tawas Bay Tourist & Convention • South Lyon Cycle, southlyoncycle.com • West Michigan Coast Riders • SPIN Bicycle Shop Spring Lake, wmcoastriders.org Bureau, Tawas City Lansing, spinbicycleshop.com • Wolverine Sports Club, Novi • Top of Michigan Trails Council • Suttons Bay Bikes wolverinesportsclub.com Petoskey, trailscouncil.org Suttons Bay, suttonsbaybikes.com • Tour Da Yoop Eh, tourdayoopeh.com

1414 League of Michigan Bicyclists Membership & Donation Form Annual Memberships New Renewal Student ...... $20 Individual ...... $40 Family/Household ...... $60 Organization/Business/ Club/Shop/Industry ...... $100 Lifetime Memberships New Renewal Individual ...... $650 Organization/Business/ Club/Shop/Industry ...... $1500

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Optional Tax Deductible Donation Despite all that divides us, we can still unite for better ...... $500 bicycling. LMB is proud to work with lawmakers from both ...... $250 Despitesides all thatof the divides aisle to improveus, we canlife through still unite bicycling, for better working bicycling...... $125* LMB isfor proud laws andto workpolicies with that ghtlawmakers distracted from driving, both establish sides of the ...... $75 aisle tosafer improve speed limits, life throughand build better bicycling, places to working ride on Michigan for laws and Other ...... $ policiesroads that and fight trails. Red distracted or blue, we can'tdriving, do it withoutestablish you! saferJoin speed I am interested in setting up a recurring donation. limits, LMBand today: build LMB.org/members better places to ride on Michigan roads and * Most people give this amount. trails. Red or blue, we can’t do it without you! Join LMB today.

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City State Zip MEMBER BENEFITS INCLUDE: • Representation on bicycle-related legislation and policies Phone • Copy of annual Ride Calendar (before general public) E-mail • Subscription to Michigan Bicyclist Magazine • Discounts on LMB Bicycle Tours Name on Credit Card • Advertising discounts in our magazine and Ride Calendar Credit Card # • Discounts on LMB merchandise • E-News updates and action alerts Credit Card Address • Access to LMB staff Same as Above I’d like to cover credit card fees as well

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15 Improving life through bicycling. Yesterday, today and tomorrow.

40TH ANNIVERSARY 1981 2021

We envision a state where bicycling makes life better for everyone; serves as an everyday option for more people to commute, get around and have fun on roads and trails; and connects us to the natural world and each other. Our communities bene t through healthier people and stronger economies. Our transportation system becomes more equitable and environmentally sustainable. Our streets and trails are safe and accessible to people of every age, race, gender, ability, and economic status. Help us celebrate 40 years – join today: LMB.org/members. 16