BIKE THE LAKESHORE EVENTS & ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES BIKE MS GREAT LAKES BREAKAWAY Early June – Start and fnish in Holland; overnight at Hope College. One and two day events: 30, 50, 75, or 100 miles each day. Start and fnish location: Hope College Dow Center, 168 E. 13th Street, 49423 (248) 351-2190 • www.bikeMSmi.org
CANADIAN CENTURY RIDES Memorial Day and Independence Day Rides;100k through the Grand River Valley, breakfast in Allendale, return before noon for family activities. Start and fnish location: Rock n’ Road Cycle, 300 N. 7th St., Grand Haven 49417 (616) 846-8200 or (616) 796-0010 • www.rocknroadcycle.com
HOLLAND HUNDRED TOUR July – Starts at Herman Miller Greenhouse Facility. 18, 36, 67 or 100 mile rides through West Michigan; includes historical sites. 10201 Adams St., 49423 (269) 857-7648 • www.macatawacyclingclub.org
BIKE THE HOLLAND AREA MICHIGANDER BICYCLE TOUR July – 2, 6, or 8 day bike tour; experienced and beginner rides. Cyclists of all ages will The greater Holland area is home to over 150 miles of bike trails and off-road enjoy this ride on rail trails and back roads. trails. Choose from pathways that are perfect for a leisurely ride around town (517) 485-6022 • www.michigantrails.org or others that offer the thrill of off-road mountain biking. Several looped routes in Holland’s bike-path network incorporate popular city, county, and state parks, SHORELINE WEST BICYCLE TOUR including Holland State Park, Laketown Beach, Kirk Park, and Tunnel Park. Along August – 3 or 7 day options. Follow the western shoreline of Lake Michigan; visit these routes you’ll fnd picnic areas, beaches, scenic views of Lake Michigan, historic lighthouses, orchards, farms and beaches. and Holland’s iconic DeZwaan windmill. Connector paths to area towns allow Starts in Montague; fnishes at Mackinac Bridge you to explore the neighboring communities of Saugatuck, Grand Haven, and (888) 642-4537 • www.lmb.org Zeeland. There are recommended bike crossing locations along U.S. 31 which WEEKLY RIDES have dedicated bicycle-safe intersections. In addition, there are family-friendly MACATAWA CYCLING CLUB routes and recommended 40 mile loop routes for those who want more than Weekly rides from the Holland Aquatic Center, Monday at 6:30pm, 3 groups. Weekly a leisure ride. ride from West Ottawa High School to Grand Haven, Monday at 8am. Stop for sweet rolls, then ride back; easy pace. The greater Holland area offers a number of bike rental locations; if you are in Holland Aquatic Center: 550 Maple Ave., Holland, 49423 need of assistance with bike repairs, we have shops that can accommodate you! West Ottawa High School: 3685 Butternut Dr., Holland, 49424 www.macatawacyclingclub.org SAFETY FIRST Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as the driver of any other MAIN STREET BICYCLE CO. vehicle and can be ticketed for violating Michigan traffc laws. Holland offers a Spring, Summer, and Fall weekly rides in the Upper Macatawa Natural Area, Wednesday at 6pm. Offers mountain, family, and road rides. variety of riding trails, share the road riding, dedicated bike lanes, and multi-use 1300 84th Ave., Zeeland, MI 49464 paths. Bicyclists may “claim the lane”, but are not to ride more than two abreast (616) 772.6223 • www.MainStreetBicycleCo.com in the travel lane. Where motor-vehicle speeds exceed 45 miles per hour, it is recommended that avid bicyclists “ride in bike lanes, or on paved shoulders”. ROCK ‘N’ ROAD CYCLE Weekly rides in Holland; Wednesday at 6pm, 2 groups, leaves from Turk’s Inn. Saturday The greater Holland area multi-use network may be used by walkers, joggers 8am from the store. Weekly ride in Grand Haven, Thursday at 6pm, 3 groups. and cyclists of all ages and abilities. Sidewalk riding is legal in the Holland area 977 Butternut Dr., 49424 except for downtown where signs are posted. Look for Wheel Control Zone www.rocknroadcycle.com • (616) 796.0010 signs prohibiting bicycling, rollerblading, and skateboarding. VELO CITY CYCLES Weekly rides from downtown Holland, including a Weekly Tuesday Night Road Ride, Monday Mellow Ride and Ice Cream Family Rides! 326 River Ave., 49423 www.velo-citycycles.com • (616) 355.2000 ELFSTEDENFIETSTOCHT (ELEVEN CITY BIKE TOUR) Our Elfstedenfetstocht cycling tour is a great way to see the countryside Tour “old” Holland and visit historical landmarks surrounding the greater and explore the communities that were founded by Dutch immigrants Holland area. This tour is modeled after the Elfstedentocht in the in the 1800s. Maps contain descriptions and photographs of the small Netherlands, which consists of an ice-skating tour to eleven cities in the towns along the tour. northern provinces that is held when the canals are frozen solid. The Holland Visitors Bureau has complimentary maps; an historic book about the communities can be purchased at The Holland Museum.
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