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Single-day and multi-day organized bicycling events for all ages and abilities.
Road Tours Criteriums Races Time Trials Cyclocross Veledrome Trail Tours Mountain Biking Cross Country Relays Snow Bike Multisport Smart Commute Ride of Silence And More

by Kirsten Dykstra

FATHER - SON BONDING

2013 MICHIGAN BICYCLING PHOTO CONTEST WINNER

See additional winners page 20.

League of Michigan Bicyclists

The League of Michigan Bicyclists (LMB) is a non-profit, statewide membership organization that promotes bicycling and the safety of bicyclists on the roadways in Michigan. LMB Board:
Erica Briggs Dave Bourgeault Jim Carpenter Sarah Colegrove David Jones, Promotion Committee Chair Vic Lukasavitz, Board Treasurer,
Finance Committee Chair Steven Roach, Chair

LMB TOURS & EVENTS

Join us in 2014 as we bicycle down Michigans canopied forest roads, past beautiful inland lakes and along picturesque Great Lakes shorelines. Well show you breathtaking scenery, magnificent beaches, unique shoreline communities and picturesque lighthouses. LMBs Bicycle Tours are a major source of funding for the Leagues efforts to promote bicycling and the safety of bicyclists on the roadways in Michigan. In addition to our tours, LMB also hosts law enforcement trainings and an annual Advocacy Day held at the State Capitol. You can support LMBs bicycle education, advocacy, and promotion efforts by attending events highlighted throughout this publication with a blue LMB Event box.

Barbara Schmid, Board Secretary Mike Sheean, Education Committee Chair Michael Sproul

LMB Staff:

Rich Moeller,

Executive Director

John Lindenmayer,

Advocacy & Policy Director

$1-PER-RIDER EVENTS
In 2014, 62 events have pledged to donate $1 to LMB for every event participant. We are extremely grateful to the participating rides for their generous contributions to our efforts to promote bicycling and increase the safety of bicyclists on the roadways in Michigan. These dollars add up quickly, providing LMB with much needed funds that help with our education, advocacy, and promotion efforts. By choosing $1-Per-Rider Events this season, you will be supporting LMBs efforts to make Michigan a safer state for bicyclists. The complete list of participating $1-Per-Rider Events is listed on the next page and are highlighted throughout this publication in bold red type.

Michigan Ride Calendar

LMB MEMBER EVENTS

The Michigan Ride Calendar continues to be LMBs signature publication and an essential resource for bicycle enthusiasts in Michigan and beyond. With support from the Michigan Department of Transportation and our advertisers, LMB annually publishes and distributes 45,000 Ride Calendars. The 2014 Ride Calendar lists 200 Michigan bicycling events. Ride Calendars are mailed to all LMB members each year. This publication is also available via MDOT Welcome Centers, Convention & Visitors Bureaus, bicycle clubs and shops, and at numerous bicycle-related events throughout the year.
Design & Layout: John Lindenmayer

LMB member clubs, shops, and organizations host many fantastic bicycle events each year in Michigan. We strongly encourage you to support the groups that support us. Look for events throughout this publication with a blue LMB logo next to them. Non-member events appear in gray with smaller text size. Becoming a League member ensures that full-time bicycle-advocacy professionals are protecting your interests, keeping the roads open to bicyclists, and working to educate the government and public about the benefits of cycling and the rights of bicyclists. Learn more about League membership on the inside back cover. Page 32 lists current LMB member clubs, shops, and organizations as of 1/21/14.

Ride Calendar Online

The online version of the Ride Calendar is updated regularly by event organizers. View updates at www.LMB.org/ridecal or scan this QR code using a barcode reader app on your smart phone.

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(ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT LMB PROGRAMS)

LMB EVENTS

(NAME IN RED)

$1-PER-RIDER EVENT

(DONATES $1-PER-RIDER TO LMB)

2015 Ride Calendar Submissions

Event Submissions: Rides and other bicycle-related events must be submitted to the LMB website by October 31st, 2014 to ensure that they will appear in the 2015 publication. Advertising: Reach 45,000 bicycle enthusiasts! To learn more about advertising opportunities in the 2015 Ride Calendar and other LMB publications; contact John Lindenmayer at 1-888-642-4537 or [email protected].

(NAME BOLDED) LMB MEMBER EVENT NON LMB MEMBER EVENTS Events in Gray (HIGHLIGHTED IN SMALLER GRAY TEXT)
*RE

DOE: SAG: (SUPPORT VEHICLES &/OR STAFFED REST STOPS) HELMETS: R = REQUIRED, NR = NOT REQUIRED, E = ENCOURAGED MAX: MAXIMUM # OF RIDERS PERMITTED
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RECURRING EVENT DAY OF EVENT REGISTRATION SUPPORT ASSISTANCE GROUP

2014 $1 PER RIDER EVENTS

LMB salutes this years $1-Per-Rider Events. $1 from every rider is donated to LMBs efforts to make Michigan a safer bicycling state. We encourage you to support our supporters by participating in the following rides, which are also listed in red throughout this publication.

$1

7/19 7/19 7/20 7/20 - 25 7/21 - 29 7/22 7/26 7/27 7/27 7/27 8/2 8/3 - 7 8/9 8/9 8/16 8/16 8/16 8/17 8/24 8/24 8/30 9/13 9/13 9/14 9/14 9/14 9/27 9/27 9/27 9/27 9/28 10/12

HOLLAND HUNDRED BICYCLE TOUR HOLLAND CHRISTIAN ADVENTURES RACE RODNEY RIDE AROUND TORCH ELK RAPIDS ADVENTURE UP! TOUR ST. IGNACE

WWW.MACTWA.CC/LMB2014 (PG 18)

WWW.CHRISTIANADVENTURES.ORG (PG 18)

WWW.CHERRYCAPITALCYCLINGCLUB.ORG (PG 19) WWW.BIKETOURVACATIONS.COM (PG 19)

MICHIGAN SHORELINE TOUR NEW BUFFALO DAY & NIGHT FOR MILES BIRMINGHAM CASS RIVER HABITATS RIDE FOR HOME TOUR VASSAR AVITA WATER BLACK BEAR BICYCLE TOUR GRAYLING COAST GUARD CITY BICYCLE TOUR GRAND HAVEN XTERRA IONIA IONIA

WWW.CHRISTIANADVENTURES.ORG (PG 19) WWW.LEVINSTORY.COM (PG 19) WWW.CASSRIVER.COM (PG 22)

2/21 - 22 4/12 5/4 5/17 - 6/7

ULTIMATE CYCLE CHALLENGE HOLLAND ASSOCIATED CHARITIES DONATE AND CYCLE (ACDC) RIDE ADRIAN METRO GRAND SPRING TOUR NEW BOSTON KBC BIKE CAMP 2014 PORTAGE

WWW.ULTIMATECYCLECHALLENGE.COM (PG 5) WWW.TWITTER.COM/VELOFOLK (PG 5) WWW.LMB.ORG/DCC/MGST (PG 7)

WWW.BLACKBEARBICYCLETOUR.COM (PG 22) WWW.LOOSESPOKES.COM (PG 22) WWW.XTERRAIONIA.COM (PG 22)

WWW.KALAMAZOOBICYCLECLUB.ORG (PG 8) WWW.BIKETOURVACATIONS.COM (PG 8)

5/17 - 5/18 KAL-HAVEN TRAIL TOUR KALAMAZOO 5/17 - 5/18 MICHIGAN HUMAN POWERED VEHICLE RALLY CLARKSTON
WWW.MHPVA.ORG (PG 8)

TOUR DES LACS FENTON

WWW.TDL4CHARITY.COM (PG 22) WWW.TOURDAUP.ORG (PG 23) WWW.ODRAM.COM (PG 23)

5/18 5/30 - 6/1 6/7 6/14 6/18 - 21 6/20 - 22 6/21 6/21 6/21

WHEELS OF FIRE BRIGHTON WINE & CHEESE WEEKEND RETREAT SOUTH HAVEN LESS WHINE, MORE WINE BIKE RIDE LEXINGTON BIKE BENZIE TOUR THOMPSONVILLE THUMBS UP BICYCLE TOUR LAKEPORT (PG 12) INDIANA MICHIGAN TANDEM RALLY EAST LANSING TOUR DI LAGO PORT AUSTIN PERE MARQUETTE RAIL/TRAIL WILDERNESS RIDE CLARE PUMPKINVINE BIKE RIDE GOSHEN AND SHIPSHEWANA

TOUR DA U.P. GLADSTONE ONE DAY RIDE ACROSS MICHIGAN MONTAGUE RAYA TRI-RAILS TO TRAILS RIDE ROCHESTER HELP MAD BIKE RIDE LUDINGTON LAKESHORE HARVEST COUNTRY BIKE TOUR SOUTH HAVEN 11 LEGGED LAKE TOUR ELK RAPIDS ASSENMACHER 100 SWARTZ CREEK

WWW.AISHDETROIT.COM (PG 9)

WWW.BIKETOURVACATIONS.COM (PG 10) WWW.BIKEMICH.COM (PG 11)

WWW.RAYA-MI.ORG (PG 23)

WWW.BIKEBENZIE.ORG (PG 12)

WWW.HELPMADRIDE.COM (PG 25) WWW.LHCBT.COM (PG 25)

WWW.IMTR.ORG (PG 12)

WWW.11LEGGEDLAKETOUR.WEEBLY.COM (PG 25) WWW.ASSENMACHERS.COM (PG 25)

WWW.PORTAUSTINKAYAK.COM (PG 13)

WWW.CLARECOUNTYRECREATION.ORG (PG 13) WWW.PUMPKINVINE.ORG (PG 13)

BIRMINGHAM BIKE FESTIVAL BIRMINGHAM PEACH OF A RIDE MEMPHIS LABOR DAY 30K MILFORD NORTH BANK BIKE TOUR FERRYSBURG ICH LIEBE BIER! BIKE RIDE FRANKENMUTH CELEBRATION OF CYCLING DEARBORN HEIGHTS RIDE FOR WARRIORS ALTO HARVEST BICYCLE CENTURY TOUR

WWW.BIRMINGHAMBIKEFESTIVAL.ORG (PG 25) WWW.SLOWSPOKES.ORG (PG 25)

6/21 - 6/27 PALM (PEDAL ACROSS LOWER MICHIGAN) HOLLAND

WWW.PALMBIKETOUR.ORG (PG 13)

6/21

FERRIS STATE BULLDOG BIKE TOUR BIG RAPIDS

WWW.FERRISALUMNI.ORG (PG 13)

WWW.LABORDAY30K.COM (PG 26)

6/22 6/22 - 27 6/25 - 28 6/28 6/28 6/29 6/29 7/5 7/10 -13 7/12 7/13 - 18 7/13

BLUE WATER RAMBLE ST. CLAIR THE AUTO HERITAGE TOUR KALAMAZOO SHORE TO SHORE EQUALITY RIDE DETROIT THE BIG RIDE RODNEY MICKS RIDE JACKSON

WWW.NORTHBANKBIKETOUR.COM (PG 27) WWW.BIKEMICH.COM (PG 27)

WWW.LMB.ORG/CRR/BWR2014.HTML (PG 15) WWW.BIKETOURVACATIONS.COM (PG 15) WWW.GOEQAULITYRIDE.COM (PG 15) WWW.CHRISTIANADVENTURES.ORG (PG 16) WWW.PANDTFITNESS.COM (PG 16)

WWW.BIKEPROGRAM.ORG (PG 27)

WWW.SITES.GOOGLE.COM/SITE/RIDEFORWARRIORS (PG 27) WWW.ROLLINGPRAIRIELIONS.ORG (PG 27) WWW.ANGELSOFACTION.ORG (PG 29)

THE ANGEL RIDE, UP TO 100 MILE BIKE RIDE BIG RAPIDS MAGICAL MYSTERY BICYCLE TOUR YPSILANTI CLINTON RIVER TRAIL FALL CLASSIC AUBURN HILLS 2014 TRAIN~N~WHEELS BIKE TOUR DURAND BIKE FOR THE RAILWAY ST. JOHNS

MOST TOUR MONTAGUE

WWW.WMCOASTRIDERS.ORG (PG 16)

KALAMAZOO SCENIC BICYCLE TOUR (KALTOUR) KALAMAZOO ALGONAC LIONS PICKEREL TOURNAMENT BICYCLE TOUR CLAY TWP. SHORE 2 SHORE PEDAL & PADDLE OSCODA ONE HELLUVA RIDE CHELSEA

WWW.MAGICALMYSTERYBIKETOUR.WORDPRESS.COM (PG 29) WWW.CLINTONRIVERTRAIL.ORG (PG 29)

WWW.KALAMAZOOBICYCLECLUB.ORG (PG 16) WWW.ALGONACLIONS.ORG (PG 17)

WWW.NATIONALRAILROADMEMORIAL.ORG (PG 29) WWW.CLINTONNORTHERNRAILWAY.ORG (PG 29) (PG 30)

WWW.CHRISTIANADVENTURES.ORG (PG 17) WWW.AABTS.ORG/OHR (PG 17)

GREATER ALGONAC CHAMBER FALL COLOR BIKE TOUR CLAY

RIDE TO PICTURED ROCKS MANISTIQUE COVERED BRIDGE BIKE TOUR LOWELL

WWW.BIKETOURVACATIONS.COM (PG 18) WWW.FALLASBURG.ORG (PG 18)

10/18 -19 TO HELL AND BACK EASTPOINTE

WWW.TOHELLANDBACKRIDE.COM (PG 30)

Celebrating our recent victories! Your LMB advocating for you and the rights of all bicyclists in Michigan!

Make your pledge today to share the road and be a safer driver and bicyclist shareMIroads.org

TAKE THE PLEDGE!

In September of 2013, after years of pressure by LMB, Amtrak announced that they now allow roll on bikes on their Blue Water line. Make your reservation at: amtrak.com/tickets-reservations.

In January 2014 Governor Snyder signed HB 4866 into law, allowing bicyclists to use an alternative method to signal right turns. Bicyclists can now opt to point to the right to signal right turns.

A campaign by the League of Michigan Bicyclists in partnership with Transportation for Michigan.
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LMB ANNUAL AWARDS

Annually, LMB recognizes bicyclists across the state who embody the mission of our organization and our work to promote and advance Michigan bicycling. See past award recipients and nominate worthy candidates in 2014 at: www.LMB.org/awards

KNOW THE LAW!

MICHIGAN BICYCLE LAWS
excerpts from the Michigan Vehicle Code

Sec. 257.257 - Each person riding a bicycle upon a roadway has all of the rights and is subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle This includes speed limits, stop signs and stop lights. Sec. 257.660a - A person operating a bicycle upon a highway or street at less than the existing speed of traffic shall ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway except as follows: (a) When overtaking and passing another bicycle or any other vehicle proceeding in the same direction. (b) When preparing to turn left. (c) When conditions make the right-hand edge of the roadway unsafe or reasonably unusable by bicycles, including, but not limited to, surface hazards, an uneven roadway surface, drain openings, debris, parked or moving vehicles or bicycles, pedestrians, animals, or other obstacles, or if the lane is too narrow to permit a vehicle to safely overtake and pass a bicycle. (d) When operating a bicycle in a lane in which the traffic is turning right but the individual intends to go straight through the intersection. (e) When operating a bicycle upon a 1-way highway or street that has 2 or more marked traffic lanes, in which case the individual may ride as near the left-hand curb or edge of that roadway as practicable. Sec 257.648 - Signals for stopping or turning (1) The driver of a ... bicycle ... shall give a signal as required by this section. (3) When a signal is given by means of the hand and arm (a) Left turn - hand and arm extended horizontally. (b) Right turn - left hand and arm extended upward [90 degrees] or hand and arm extended horizontally. (c) Stop or decrease speed - hand and arm extended downward. Sec. 257.662 - Bicycle Equipment (1) A bicycle being operated on a roadway between 1/2 hour after sunset and 1/2 hour before sunrise shall be equipped with a lamp on the front which shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front and with a red reflector on the rear which shall be visible from all distances from 100 feet to 600 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle. A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear may be used in addition to the red reflector. Sec. 257.636 - Safe Passing Distance; violation as civil infraction (1)(a) The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass at a safe distance to the left of that vehicle, and when safely clear of the overtaken vehicle shall take up a position as near the right-hand edge of the main traveled portion of the highway as is practicable.

Congratulations to our 2013 Award Winners

BICYCLE ADVOCATE AWARD BRYAN WALDMAN BICYCLE EDUCATOR AWARD FRED SCHAAFSMA LMB VOLUNTEER AWARD TERRI RIOPELLE COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR BICYCLING AUBURN HILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO LMB AWARD MICHAEL SPROUL RALPH FINNEREN ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD RE-BICYCLE LENAWEE BOB GIBBS PASSION FOR PEDALING AWARD DONNA MOLL

Bryan Waldman accepting the 2013 Bicycle Advocate Award during the Lucinda Means Bicycle Advocacy Day at the State Capitol with LMB Executive Director, Rich Moeller.

Sec. 257.660b - Individuals operating bicycles upon a highway or street shall not ride more than 2 abreast except upon a path or portion of the highway or street set aside for the use of bicycles.

For more information visit: www.LMB.org

COME RIDE
WITH US
RIDE FUNDRAISER

2014 RIDE EVENTS

June 28

Paws Ride
August 16

Pedal For

4/12 Saturday

28411 Schoenherr Warren, MI 48088

586.756.5400

Breast Cancer Ride

For more events, visit macombbike.com

October 11

February
2/21 - 2/22 Friday - Saturday Start: Holland - Ridge Point Community, 340 104th St Distance: NA Fee: $35 Adult/$15 Student, DOE The UCC is a 24-hour indoor cycling fundraiser to remember, celebrate, and support those impacted by cancer. Family & friends form teams to ride as a relay to keep stationary bikes in motion while enjoying 24 hours of entertainment. 9th Annual. Tags: Other Max: NA Helmets: NR Ultimate Cycle Challenge | Tony Charameda (616) 403-3325 | [email protected] www.ultimatecyclechallenge.com

3/27 - 3/30 Thursday - Sunday Start: Detroit - Cobo Center, 1 Washington Blvd Distance: NA Fee: $10, DOE The 3rd Annual Detroit Bike City becomes even bigger with more days, events, rides, demos, parties, locations and a new name. Expanding into a national bike week filled with City wide events and one of the Midwests biggest bicycle show and expo. 3rd Annual. Tags: Other Max: NA Helmets: E Detroit Bike City | Mike MacKool (313) 399-2898 | [email protected] www.detroitbikecity.org 3/30 - 10/27 Monday Nights *RE Start: Detroit - Rotating Distance: 10-15 m Fee: Free, DOE A monday night bike ride in Detroit, set at a slow pace and a ride for everyone. Using different venues as a start/finish each week, upwards of 1,700 people come together to ride and make stops at interesting or historical landmarks. 4th Season. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: E Detroit Bike City | Mike MacKool (313) 399-2898 | [email protected] www.detroitbikecity.org

DETROIT BIKE CITY

ULTIMATE CYCLE CHALLENGE

Start: Adrian - Adrian College (Merillat Parking Lot), 110 S Madison St Distance: 7, 14, 31, 62 m Fee: $10 Students (w/ID), $25 Non-Students, DOE 5th Annual ACDC Ride to support the Associated Charities of Lenawee County. Family-friendly bike path routes and longer distances on country roads in scenic Lenawee County. Begin your 2014 season here! 5th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Adrian College Phi Kappa Alpha & Associated Charities of Lenawee County | Scott Elliott (517) 315-9126 | [email protected] www.twitter.com/velofolk 4/26 Saturday

ASSOCIATED CHARITIES DONATE AND CYCLE (ACDC) RIDE

SLOW ROLL

March
3/9 Sunday Start: Marcellus, 13291 Kinney St Distance: 14, 28 m Fee: $45 Ind/$60 after 3/5, DOE Youre invited to Cass County Michigans Inaugural Dirt Road Challenge, Melting Mann! Crank-Up your race season and join us March 9th for 14 or 28 miles this roller coaster race course. Inaugural Race. Tags: Mtn. Bike Competitive, Mtn. Bike - Cyclo-Cross, Other Max: 500 Helmets: R Heart Smart Events, LLC | Mark Wright [email protected] www.MeltingMann.com 3/22 Saturday

Start: Rochester Hills - Clubhouse BFD, 2265 Crooks Rd Distance: 16 m Fee: See website, DOE New Belgium Brewing, Motor City Brew Tours and Clubhouse Present: Cruisin for the Trails Bike Ride to Support Local Rail Trails. Ride on the Clinton River and Paint Creek Rail Trails and finish with a craft beer themed party at the end of the ride. 2nd Annual. Tags: Trail Tour Max: NA Helmets: E Motor City Brew Tours | Steve Johnson (248) 850-2563 | [email protected] www.MotorCityBrewTours.com 4/26 Saturday

NEW BELGIUM BREWING PRESENTS: CRUISIN FOR THE TRAILS

MELTING MANN

April
4/1 - 10/31 *RE Start: Detroit - Wheelhouse Detroit, 1340 E Atwater Distance: Varies 5-40 m, typically 10-15 m Fee: Typically $25/$35 with rental, DOE Explore the Motor City on 2 Wheels! Wheelhouse Detroit offers neighborhood (Corktown, Hamtramck, SW Detroit, E. Market, The Villages) & thematic (Urban Agriculture, Music & Auto Heritage, Architecture) bike tours. Safe, fun & informative. Tags: Road Tour Max: 15 Helmets: R Wheelhouse Detroit | Kelli Kavanaugh [email protected] www.wheelhousedetroit.com

WHEELHOUSE DETROIT BIKE TOURS

Start: Midland - The Tridge Distance: 5, 10, 20, 40, 62 m Fee: $20, DOE Please join us for a great ride, at a great price, to honor the wishes of a great man, Howard (Putter) Schoenherr. 2nd Annual. Tags: Trail Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Howards Friend/Friends of the Pere Marquette Rail Trail | Shelley Schoenherr (586) 215-2225 | [email protected] www.howardsfriendbikeride.com 4/26 Saturday

HOWARDS FRIEND BIKE RIDE

Start: Hastings Distance: 23, 35, 62 Fee: $45/$55, No DOE Start your cycling season off with a bang! Barry-Roubaix is the largest gravel road bike in the US 6th Annual. Tags: MBRA Race Cyclocross Max: 3500 Helmets: R Founders Brewing Co | Rick Plite (616) 863-3291 | [email protected] www.barry-roubaix.com

BARRY-ROUBAIX KILLER GRAVEL ROAD RACE

Start: New Boston - Willow Metro Park Distance: 13.2 m Fee: $30 Ind/$15 Juniors/$40 Tandem, No DOE The Willow Time Trial is a USA Cycling sanctioned Time Trial using electronic timing. It is held on a flat low traffic 6 lap course for a total of 13.2 miles. It is the 1st event in the Michigan Challenge Race Series. 11th Annual. Tags: Road Competitive, MBRA Race Time Trial Max: 300 Helmets: R Frederic James LLC / Wolverine Sports Club | Fred Nemenski (248) 812-9536 | [email protected] www.fredericjames.com/events
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WILLOW TIME TRIAL

2014 RIDE OF SILENCE

The Ride of Silence exists:
To HONOR those who have been injured To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD
or killed

Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 7pm

Detroit, East Lansing/Lansing, Flint, Grand Rapids, Grayling, Grosse Pointe, Holland, Jackson, Marquette, Menominee, Muskegon, Owosso, Port Huron, PortageKalamazoo, Royal Oak, Saginaw, Spring Lake, Traverse City, Westland (DearbornLivonia), Ypsilanti-Ann Arbor. The Ride of Silence is a free ride that asks cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph (20 kph) and remain silent during the Ride. Rides are typically 8 to 12 miles long. (20k) The Ride, which is held during Bike Safety month, aims to raise the awareness of motorists, public safety and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways. The Ride is also a chance to show respect for our brothers and sisters who have been killed or injured. Helmets are mandatory. Lights are suggested. Please arrive and be ready to ride by 6:30 PM in all locations. Rides depart at 7:00 PM. Many locations will provide black & red arm-bands, to honor fellow cyclists killed or injured. Check the Ride of Silence website for full details of 2014 MI locations this Spring, or contact Mark Hagar.

Learn more and view Michigan locations at:

rideofsilence.org
Mark Hagar, Ride of Silence Vice President, Mentor, MI Director [email protected] 616-232-7441

On May 21st, 2014, at 7:00 PM, cyclists in Michigan will take to the road, joining our brothers and sisters across the globe in the 2014 Ride of Silence, a silent procession to honor friends and family who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Though cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isnt aware of these rights, or in some cases, aware of the cyclists themselves. The first Ride of Silence was organized in Dallas TX in 2003, when a nationally ranked endurance cyclist was struck and killed by a passing bus. Each year the Ride continues to grow. On May 15th 2013, the Ride of Silence took place in 370 locations worldwide, across all 50 states, in 26 countries and on all 7 continents. Michigan Rides of Silence Locations in 2014: Adrian, Battle Creek, Boyne City, Cadillac,

Smart Commute 2014

Bike Month: May Bike-to-School Day: May 7 Bike-to-Work Week: May 12-16 Bike-to-Work Day: May 16
Americans have been commemorating National Bike Month in May for 57 years, thanks to advocacy groups like the League of American Bicyclists and the League of Michigan Bicyclists. Timed to coincide with the arrival of warmer weather, the event has inspired countless bike rides, safety inspections, commuter challenges, ribbon-cuttings, share the road promotions, and other varied celebrations of bicycling in communities across the nation. For bike-to-work resources visit: www.bikeleague.org/programs/bikemonth Participate in the National Bike Challenge: www.nationalbikechallenge.org For tips and resources on Smart Commuting visit: www.MIsmartcommute.org
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May June

Starting in May - June, timed to coincide with National Bike Month and the arrival of warmer weather, numerous communities around the state will hold local Smart Commute challenges and competitions to encourage residents to bike, walk, bus, carpool, use public transit and other forms of transportation that do not utilize a single occupied vehicle. Fun, prizes, savings calculators, workplace challenges, and more. Look for Smart Commute events in communities across the state including Ann Arbor (www.getdowntown.org) Flint (www. bikewalkbus.org), Kalamazoo (www.kalamazoobikeweek.com), Manistee, Jackson (www. fitnesscouncil.org), Holland-Zeeland (www. the-macc.org), Lansing (www.midmeac.org), Traverse City (www.smartcommutetc.org), and more.

4/27 Sunday

Start: Ypsilanti - Dawn Farm, 6633 Stony Creek Rd Distance: 10, 100 k, 25, 40 m Fee: $25 Ind/$5 guest fee, after 4/1 $35, DOE The Ride for Recovery is a family-fun fitness event that will help provide critical support to Dawn Farm by raising funds for our continuum of services to assist addicts and alcoholics in achieving long term recovery. Tags: NA Max: NA Helmets: R Dawn Farm | Megan Rodgers (734) 485-8725 | [email protected] www.dawnfarm.org/upcomingevents/ride-for-recovery 4/27 Sunday

DAWN FARM 5TH ANNUAL RIDE FOR RECOVERY

Start: Ann Arbor - Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor Saline Rd Distance: NA Fee: $4 Adults, Free (Kids 10 and under), DOE 34th Anniversary of the biggest, oldest, and the best antique and classic bicycle show in the nation. We will host over 250 dealers. There were over 8,000 bicycles and minibikes at the show last year. Four new collector bikes will be given away free. 34th Annual. Tags: Other Max: NA Helmets: E Paul and Anne Kleppert | Paul Kleppert (248) 642-6639 | [email protected] www.ann-arbor-bicycleshow.com

ANN ARBOR CLASSIC BICYCLE SHOW AND SWAP MEET

5/3 Saturday

5/4 Sunday

200K WEST

May
5/3 - 9/28 Saturday & Sunday Tours *RE

Start: Detroit - Traffic Jam & Snug Restaurant & Brewery, 511 W Canfield St Distance: 8-15 m Fee: $32, DOE We offer Guided Bike Tours from May to September with a Detroit history theme! We offer Brewery, Prohibition, Auto, Cork-Mex Town and Theater History tours. Tags: Road Tour Max: 20 Helmets: E Motor City Brew Tours | Steve Johnson (248) 850-2563 | [email protected] www.MotorCityBrewTours.com 5/3 Saturday

MOTOR CITY BIKE & BREW TOURS GUIDED BIKE TOURS IN DETROIT

Start: Canton - Walker-Winter Elementary School, 39932 Michigan Ave Distance: 200 k 125 m Fee: $10, No DOE This route thake you through some of the most senic areas of metro Detroit. Randonneuring is long-distance unsupported endurance cycling. This style of riding is non-competitive in nature, and self-sufficiency is paramount. 2nd Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Detroit Randonneurs | Tom Dusky (24) 915-0222 | [email protected] www.detroitrandonneurs.org 5/3 Saturday

Start: New Boston - Willow Metropark Distance: 16, 25, 45, 62 m Fee: $18 Ind/$48 Fam, after 4/22 $25/$60, DOE Join the DCC for 31st Metro Grand Spring Tour on routes along the Huron River, thru beautiful Metro Parks and scenic country roads. A great pancake breakfast is included to all who sign up. This is the ride that starts the 2014 riding season. 31st Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Downriver Cycling Club | David Nall (734) 282-6816 | [email protected] www.LMB.org/dcc/mgst 5/4 Sunday

METRO GRAND SPRING TOUR

Start: Spring Lake - Bluebird Offices, 917 W Savidge Distance: 100 k, 62 m Fee: $35, No DOE Bluebird Back Road Randonee First Semi-Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Bluebird Cancer Retreats | Tom Palmer (231) 206-5303 | [email protected] www.bluebirdmi.org 5/3 Saturday

BLUEBIRD BACK ROAD RANDONEE

Start: Traverse City - Mt. Holiday Ski and Recreation Area, 3100 Holiday Rd Distance: 2, 12, 22 m Fee: $10 - $15 kids, $45/$55 Adults, No DOE Join your fellow fat tire friends for the 5th Annual Mud Sweat and Beers Mountain Bike Race. Start and end at Mt. Holiday. 12 and 22 mile courses with a fun mix of single track and VASA trail. Music, food and beverages to finish the day. 5th Annual. Tags: Mtn. Bike Competitive, Mtn. Bike - XC, Mtn. Bike - Race, Mtn. Bike - Kids Max: 900 Helmets: R Mt. Holiday/MSB Promotions | Jim Kalajian (231) 409-0061 | [email protected] www.mudsweatandbeers.com 5/3 Saturday

MUD SWEAT & BEERS MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE

Start: Ypsilanti - Recreation Park, 1015 N Congress St Distance: 0.5, 14, 35 Fee: Free, DOE Always the first Sunday in May, the BYSRF is the perfect way to kick off the cycling season. With guided rides for all skill levels, local bike shops to get your bike road ready, an awesome BBQ, & no shortage of friends, games, and fun. #BYSpring2014 7th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: E Bike Ypsi | Kristen Cuhran (734) 330-0550 | [email protected] www.bikeypsi.org 5/7 Wednesday

BIKE YPSI SPRING RIDE & FESTIVAL

Start: Ann Arbor - Ann Arbor Huron High School, 2727 Fuller Rd Distance: NA Fee: Free, DOE Ann Arbor Bicycle Sale 2nd Annual. Tags: Other Max: NA Helmets: E Huron Music Association | Clark Mccall (734) 995-0721 | [email protected] www.huronbandfrancetrip2014.org

ANN ARBOR BICYCLE SALE

Start: Adrian - Heritage Park , 3221 N Adrian Hwy Distance: 12 m Fee: $20 Ind, after 4/21 $25, DOE The Hare Racer Mountain Bike Race takes place in beautiful Heritage Park in Adrian, MI and features some of Lenawee Countys best and most challenging single track trails. Age appropriate races for youth as young as 3 years will follow the race. Tags: Other Max: NA Helmets: R YMCA of Lenawee County & The City of Adrian | Brent Kubalek (517) 417-6108 | [email protected] www.ymcaoflenawee.org

HARE RACER MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE

Start: Participating schools across Michigan Distance: NA, Fee: NA The event builds on the popularity of Walk to School Day, which is celebrated throughout the world every October. National Bike to School Day, which will be held Wednesday, May 7, 2014, provides an opportunity for schools across the country to join together to celebrate and to build off of the energy of National Bike Month. Schools can register to participate here in Michigan and receive materials and tips for planning a successful Bike to School Day by going to: http://saferoutesmichigan.org/b2s Michigan Safe Routes to School Program | Meg Ackerman [email protected] www.saferoutesmichigan.org/b2sd

BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY

5/12 - 5/16 See page 6

BIKE TO WORK WEEK

5/17 - 5/18 Saturday - Sunday

5/12 - 5/16 Monday - Friday Start: Holland-Zeeland - Holland-Zeeland Area, 301 Douglas Ave Distance: 55 m Fee: Free, DOE Green Commute Week kicks off Monday, May 12 to celebrate alternative transportation, a commute challenge among local employers promoting biking to work-walking-carpooling-or riding the MAX bus, and Recharging stations with food items and discounts. 7th Annual. Tags: Smart Commute/Bike Month Max: NA Helmets: Macatawa Area Coordinating Council | Elisa Hoekwater (616) 395-2688 | [email protected] www.the-macc.org 5/13 Tuesday

GREEN COMMUTE WEEK

Start: Kalamazoo - Kalamazoo Trailhead, 61350 W 8 Mile Rd Distance: 80 m over 2 days Fee: See website; new camping option, No DOE Heres a great tour to start the year, out & back on the Kal-Haven Trail! Traffic free for safety, with sag service for comfort, youll have fun. Choose from motel or camping option. See our website for details. 4th Annual. Tags: Trail Tour Max: 40 Helmets: R Bike Tour Vacations | Jim Plaunt (248) 345-6929 | [email protected] www.biketourvacations.com 5/17 - 18 Saturday - Sunday

KAL-HAVEN TRAIL TOUR

5/10 Saturday

Start: Detroit - Maheras Gentry Park, 12550 Avondale Distance: 20 m Fee: $35 ride + lunch/$25 ride only, DOE Enjoy a pleasant pedal from the Detroit River to Eight Mile and back along the Conner Creek Greenway; funds raised at the ride support its construction and programming! Optional lunch afterwards from Slows To Go. 3rd Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Tour de Troit | Kelli Kavanaugh (313) 338-8687 | [email protected] www.tour-de-troit.org 5/10 Saturday

CYCLE INTO SPRING

Start: Kalamazoo - Bells Eccentric Cafe, 355 E Kalamazoo Ave Distance: N/A Fee: $5 , DOE Bike Shorts is a collection of short films that celebrate bicycles and the culture that surrounds them. The films feature a wide spectrum of experiences, stories and images of bicycling. Show times 6:00 PM & 8:15 PM. 5th Annual. Tags: Other Max: 400 Helmets: NR Kalamazoo Bicycle Film Festival | Brian Moon (269) 365-3850 | [email protected] www.kalamazoobicyclefilmfestival.com 5/16 Friday See page 6

KALAMAZOO BICYCLE FILM FESTIVAL: BIKE SHORTS

Start: Clarkston - Waterford Hills Raceway, 4770 Waterford Rd Distance: Short sprints & longer road races Fee: $30/1-day, $40/weekend, DOE Fun event open to all bicycles, recumbents, hand-cycles, tricycles, & home-builds. One-hour time trial, hill climb, top speed sprints, 10 mile road race. Spectators free. See some of the worlds fastest streamlined bicycles. 30th Annual. Tags: Other Max: 100 Helmets: R Michigan Human Powered Vehicle Association | Mike Mowett (586) 863-3902 | [email protected] www.mhpva.org 5/17 Saturday

MICHIGAN HUMAN POWERED VEHICLE RALLY

BIKE TO WORK DAY

E V LMB EN T

Start: Dearborn - Jacks Bicycle & Fitness , 24308 Michigan Ave Distance: 10 m group ride Fee: Free, DOE Rally is from 10am to 2pm. Recumbent displays, literature/ handouts, buying your first recumbent talk at 11am & 1pm, test rides, used recumbents for sale, group ride in local area. Tags: Other Max: NA Helmets: R Wolver-Bent Recumbent Cyclists | Bob Krzewinski (734) 487-9058 | [email protected] www.wolverbents.org 5/10 Saturday

MICHIGAN RECUMBENT RALLY EAST

5/16 - 5/18 Friday - Sunday

Start: Kalamazoo & South Haven Distance: 25, 35, 45, 70, 100 m Fee: $20 Ind/$35 Fam after 5/1 $25/$45, DOE The opening event for Bike Week in Kalamazoo. Ride the KalHaven or choose one of 5 road routes. Warm lunch in Bloomingdale. Bloomingdale registration is also available. Shuttles (South Haven and Kalamazoo only) Online registration: see web site. Tags: Trail Tour Max: NA Helmets: E Friends of KalHaven & Kalamazoo River Valley Trails | Toni Thompson [email protected] www.kalcounty.com/parks/krvt

TRAILBLAZER

Start: Three Rivers Distance: Variable (22-50 m per day) Fee: See website, No DOE Pedal and Paddle will be a three day tour in 2014. Riders will be able to ride three days and paddle two. The area is referred to as River Country due to three rivers winding their way through the landscape - Rocky, St. Joseph and the Portage. The quiet country roads will take you pass these rivers, across Covered Bridges and Amish farms. New camping options. Tags: Road Tour Max: 100 Helmets: R League of Michigan Bicyclists | Rich Moeller [email protected] www.LMB.org/pedalandpaddle

PEDAL AND PADDLE BICYCLE TOUR

Start: Walker - Johnson Park, Butterworth Drive SE parking lot, 4051 Butterworth St SW Distance: 50, 100, 145 m Fee: $15, No DOE 145 miles touching the 4 corners of Kent County, with 50 and 100 mile bail-outs. SAG, snacks, ice, and sports drinks all around the route. Lunch for 150-milers about half-way around. Sandwich provided for 100- and 50-milers. Tags: Road Tour Max: 100 Helmets: R Rapid Wheelmen | Mike Burden (616) 915-2048 | [email protected] www.rapidwheelmen.com/rakc.html 5/17 Saturday

RIDE AROUND KENT COUNTY

Start: Harbor Springs - Boyne Highlands Resort, 600 Highlands Dr Distance: 51 m Fee: $60, after 5/3 $75, DOE This is not a race! The Zoo-De-Mackinac is a scenic 51 mile bicycle ride and a weekend of huge parties in one of the most beautiful areas of Michigan. More than 4,000 outdoor enthusiasts gather each year to take part in this fun filled weekend. 25th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 5000 Helmets: E Zoo-De-Mackinac, Inc. | Greg Drawbaugh (313) 821-8414 | [email protected] www.zoo-de-mack.com 5/17 Saturday

ZOO-DE-MACKINAC BIKE BASH

5/17 - 6/7 Saturdays

Start: Portage - YMCA - Portage, 2900 W Centre Ave Distance: 5, 10, 15 m Fee: See website, No DOE Camp runs Saturdays starting May 17th. Learn how to ride a bike properly, efficiently and safely on public roads. Topics include bike fit, rules of the road, maintenance, riding proficiently and fitness goals. Bike Camp Orientation Tuesday, May 13 9th Annual. Tags: Other Max: 60 Helmets: R Kalamazoo Bicycle Club | Renee Mitchell (269) 329-7061 | [email protected] www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org

KBC BIKE CAMP 2014

Start: Kinross - Great Lakes Electric Parking Lot, Kinross Lake Rd Distance: 12.7 m Fee: $15 w/o shirt, $20 w/ shirt, DOE This is a event to raise money for Livestrong foundation. It takes place in Beautiful Upper Penisula. We ride in honor of Philo TAG Budlong who was a P.O.W. and Avid Cyclist who lost his battle with cancer. 6th Annual. Tags: Road Competitive, Mtn. Bike Competitive Max: 150 Helmets: R Pro Sport | Dave Bourgeault (906) 632-8161 | [email protected]

TAG TIME TRIAL

5/18 Sunday

Start: Northville - Maybury State Park Distance: 4 or 5 m loop trail available Fee: Free, passport needed to enter, No DOE Get acquainted with the Michigander bike tour and Michigan trails. Presentations and displays from bicycle shops, outdoor gear stores and Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance. A light lunch will be served, and take time to enjoy the trails. 2nd Annual. Tags: Other Max: NA Helmets: R Michigan Trails & Greenways Alliance | Barry Culham (517) 485-6022 | [email protected] www.michigantrails.org/michigander-bike-tour

MICHIGANDER EXPO

B T LM EN EV

5/21 Wednesday

LUCINDA MEANS BICYCLE ADVOCACY DAY

5/17 Saturday

Start: Greenville - Greenville Middle School, 1321 Chase St Distance: 8, 25, 36, 50 m Fee: $20 Ind/$30 Couple/$45 Team (<5), DOE This is a trail ride of varying distances along the Fred Meijer Heartland Trail (level rail trail) and the Fred Meijer Flat River Trail (some hills) along the Flat River and Baldwin Lake. The ride features aid and snacks along the way. 4th Annual. Tags: Trail Tour Max: NA Helmets: E Montcalm County Habitat for Humanity | Doug Hinken (616) 754-5772 | [email protected] www.montcalmhabitat.org 5/17 Saturday

SPIN THE SPOKES FOR HABITAT

5/17 Saturday

Start: Flint, 452 S Saginaw St Distance: 10 m Fee: $30 Ind, prices increase after 4/1, DOE Bike the Blue then Enjoy a Brew in this non-competitive ride along Crims 10 mile blue line course! Take part in fun and challenging optional obstacles along the way. At the finish line experience MI Microbrews, entertainment, & more! 11AM start. 2nd Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Crim Fitness Foundation | Andy Younger (810) 235-3579 | [email protected] www.tourdecrim.org 5/17 Saturday

HEALTHPLUS TOUR DE CRIM

Start: Muskegon Distance: 50 m Fee: $10, No DOE Supporting the work of Muskegon County Habitat for Humanity. 3rd Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: E Muskegon County Habitat for Humanity | Cheryl Latsch (231) 727-6020 | [email protected] www.muskegonhabitat.org 5/18 Sunday

RECYCLE 50 RIDING FOR HOME

Start: Holland - Shore Acres Park, Laketown Twp., 6597 138th Ave (continue to Shore Acres Dr) Distance: 12 m Fee: Free, DOE Join community leaders on this scenic bike ride through Laketown Twp. Meet at Shore Acres Park, Laketown Twp. and ride 12 miles on paved shoulders as well as shared use paths. Additional information: www.facebook.com/MIGreenCommute. 7th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 50 Helmets: R Macatawa Area Coordinating Council | Elisa Hoekwater (616) 395-2688 | [email protected] www.the-macc.org

GREEN COMMUTE WEEK LEADERSHIP RIDE

Start: Brighton - Island Lake Recreation Area, 12950 E Grand River Ave Distance: 8, 20, 100 Fee: $75 Ind/$100 Fam, No DOE Our first annual fundraising ride for the Aish Sunday school will have have four loops, an 8 family mile loop, a 25 mile loop, a mountain loop and a 100 mile ride. The ride will end with a gala bbq for riders and families. 1st Annual. Tags: Road Tour, Other Max: 250 Helmets: R Aish HaTorah | Alon Tolwin (248) 891-9044 | [email protected] www.aishdetroit.com 5/18 Sunday

WHEELS OF FIRE

Start: E. Lansing/Lansing Distance: 3 m road rally to State Capitol Fee: $12, No DOE Culminate Bike Month in Michigan by advocating for safer bicycling across the state! All bicyclists, whether they enjoy on-road or off-road riding, need safe accommodations to get to their destinations. Thats why the League of Michigan Bicyclists, Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance, Programs to Educate All Cyclists, and Michigan Mountain Biking Association are joining forces again in 2014 to advocate for issues key to all bicyclists. The day will start with a short road rally ride to the State Capitol where volunteers from all four organizations will educate legislators on policy issues that facilitate a bicyclefjriendly Michigan. Lunch will be provided after legislative visits, followed by an optional afternoon ride. LMB, MTGA, MMBA, PEAC, & MSU Bikes John Lindenmayer (517) 334-9100 | [email protected] www.LMB.org/advocacyday

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RIDE OF SILENCE

5/24 Saturday

Start: Frankenmuth - E. F. Rittmueller Middle School, 965 E Genesee St Distance: 25, 50 & 100 k Fee: $15, after 5/1 $20, DOE The ride includes maps, marked routes, food stops of fruit and cookies, SAG, and shower facilities. The roads are good for bicycling, have light traffic and mostly flat with a few hills. 29th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 400 Helmets: E Frankenmuth Morning Rotary Club | Nancy Haskin, D.C. [email protected] www.fmrotary.com

FAHRRAD TOUR

Start: Frankenmuth - Zehnders of Frankenmuth, 730 S Main St Distance: 16, 32, 48, 64, 80 depending on cat. Fee: $10 Jun/$40 All others, No DOE No description. Tags: Road Competitive, MBRA Race - Road Race, MBRA Race - Tour (non-competitive) Max: NA Helmets: R Revolution Racing | Ben Rollenhagen [email protected] www.facebook.com/pages/Tour-de-Frankenmuth/260025830372

TOUR DE FRANKENMUTH

5/25 Sunday

Start: Frankenmuth - Zehnders Park , 730 S Main St Distance: 40, 65, 90 or 130 m Fee: $25, No DOE No description. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Cycle Fit Multisport (Saginaw) | Ben Rollenhagen [email protected] www.tourdefrankenmuth.com/tour-de-frankenmuthrace-info/gran-fondo 5/26 Monday

GRAN FONDO DI THUMB

5/30 - 6/1 Friday - Sunday

Start: Grand Haven - Rock n Road Cycle Grand Haven, 300 N 7th St Distance: 100 k, 61 m Fee: Free, No 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 Grand Haven by 6:45 to split in two or three groups, leave at 7:00 SHARP. 10th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Rock n Road Cycle | Tim Meyer (616) 846-2800 | [email protected] www.rocknroadcycle.com/rides

MEMORIAL DAY CANADIAN CENTURY

Start: South Haven Distance: 30-50 m daily Fee: See website, No DOE Join us for a weekend retreat of great road cycling in west Michigan! Well cycle the vineyards and rolling countryside from Holland to South Haven, sampling wines, enjoying artisan cheeses, and having a great time! 4th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 30 Helmets: R Bike Tour Vacations | Jim Plaunt (248) 345-6929 | [email protected] www.biketourvacations.com 5/31 Saturday

WINE & CHEESE WEEKEND RETREAT

5/31 Saturday

Start: Grand Rapids - Meijer Headquarters Fred Meijer pocket park, 2929 Walker Ave NW Distance: 20, 60, or 100 k Fee: $20 Adult/$10 (10-17), DOE Come enjoy a one-day ride on the Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail and the Musketawa Trail. Distances of 20k, 60k and 100k offered with SAG stops. Early registration: Adults $20, youths (10-17) $10, under 10 are free. After April 15, 2014, add $5. Join us! Tags: Trail Tour Max: 200 Helmets: R Friends of the Musketawa Trail | Timothy Nink (231) 747-6116 | [email protected] www.musketawatrail.org 6/1 Sunday

GOLD SPIKE TRAIL TOUR II

June

Start: Harbor Springs - Birchwood Inn, 7291 S Lake Shore Dr Distance: 20, 45, 60 Fee: $25 Ind, after 5/29 $30, DOE Tunnel of Trees, (M-119) is a part of each route. Views of Lake Michigan, low traffic roads, sag wagon, rural green scenery, great cookies, fruit and snacks at rest stops, awesome lunch tops it off. Lodging packages at host property available. 24th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Birchwood Inn | Front Desk Clerk (231) 526-2151 | [email protected] www.birchwoodinn.com/specialevents.html

HARBOR SPRINGS CYCLING CLASSIC

Start: Harrison Twp. - Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metro Parkway Distance: 2, 10, 25 m Fee: $30 (13 & up), Free (12 & under), DOE CARE of Southeastern Michigans 2nd Annual Bike PATH: Pedaling Ahead Towards Health. 2m, 10m, 25m Rides, Childrens Activities, Bicycle Parade, Refreshments, Vendors, Raffles & MORE! Proceeds benefit family focused programming in Southeastern MI. 2nd Annual. Tags: Road Tour, Trail Tour Max: 500 Helmets: R CARE of Southeastern Michigan | Meghan Kindsvater (586) 218-5269 | [email protected] www.careofsem.com/events/bike-path

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6/2 - 6/6 Monday - Friday

Start: Traverse City - Various venues in and around Traverse City, 415 S Union St Distance: NA Fee: Free, DOE Smart Commute Week - Traverse City, MI. 20th Anniversary. Tags: Smart Commute/Bike Month Max: NA Helmets: NR TART Trails Inc. | Lee Kurt (231) 941-4300 | [email protected] www.traversetrails.org/programs/smart-commute 6/7 Saturday

SMART COMMUTE WEEK TC

6/7 Saturday

Start: Lexington - Old Town Hall Winery, 5475 N Main Distance: 33, 50 m Fee: $25, after 5/30 $30, DOE A beautiful, loop road route that begins and ends at the fabulous Old Town Hall Winery in picturesque Lexington, MI. Lunch and wine tasting are included in the registration fee. Lunch is at a roadside park that overlooks Lake Huron. 2nd Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 250 Helmets: R BikeMich | Evon Ebeid (248) 289-6789 | [email protected] www.bikemich.com 6/7 - 6/8 Saturday - Sunday

LESS WHINE, MORE WINE BIKE RIDE

Start: Rochester - Paint Creek Cider Mill, 4480 Orion Rd Distance: 20 m Fee: $25, after 5/15 $30, DOE Join us for a beautiful round-trip scavenger hunt style ride on the Paint Creek Trail. Grand Prize: $500 bicycle shop gift card. 4th Annual. Tags: Trail Tour Max: 200 Helmets: R Friends of the Paint Creek Trail | Kristen Myers (248) 651-9260 | [email protected] www.paintcreektrailfriends.org 6/7 Saturday

PAINT CREEK CRAWL

6/7 Saturday

Start: Grand Rapids - West Side Christian School, 955 Westend Ave Distance: 17, 35, 65, 105 m Fee: $25 Ind/$50 Fam, after 5/18 $35/$60, DOE The Wheelmens original touring event travels throughout Kent, Ottawa, and neighboring counties. 41st Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 1000 Helmets: R Rapid Wheelmen | Randy S. Higgins (616) 540-4550 | [email protected] www.rapidwheelmen.com 6/7 Saturday

THE 100 GRAND BICYCLE TOUR

Start: Holland - Dow Center, Hope College, 168 E 13th St Distance: 30, 50, 75, 100 m each day Fee: $30 1-day/$50 2-day til 3/15 $40/$60, DOE This figure eight route is designed to take you along the shoreline of Lake Michigan each day. Tags: Road Tour Max: 800 Helmets: R National Multiple Sclerosis Society, MI Chapter | Laura James (248) 936-0348 | [email protected] www.bikeMSmi.org

BIKE MS: GREAT LAKES BREAKAWAY WEST MICHIGAN RIDE

Start: Ann Arbor - Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E Huron River Dr Distance: 10, 25, 40, 62, 100 m Fee: $15, after 4/1 $25, day of $35, DOE Join a beautiful and fun bike tour to help STOP DIABETES in Michigan! Includes rest stops, lunch, massage therapists and entertainment at the finish. There are ride options for every skill level. A $200 fundraising minimum is required per rider. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R American Diabetes Association | Nicki Gabel (248) 433-3830 | [email protected] www.diabetes.org/michigantourdecure 6/7 Saturday

MICHIGAN TOUR DE CURE

Start: Bay City - Veterans Memorial Park, Downtown Riverfront West Distance: 2 m walk, 3 or 12 m bike Fee: $20 Ind/$35 Fam, DOE Ride or walk the Bay City trails while benefiting Special Olympics. SO Olympians participate also as it is just after Summer Games. Snack, water, festive atmosphere, and lunch is provided. A T-shirt is $8 upon registration. All ages are welcome. 2nd Annual. Tags: Trail Tour Max: 100 Helmets: R Special Olympics Area 9 | Debra VanTol (989) 430-1824 | [email protected] www.somi.org/About-SOMI/RegionArea-Information/ Northern-Region 6/7 Saturday

SPECIAL OLYMPICS BENEFIT PEDAL WALK

Start: Laingsburg - Laingsburg High School, 8008 Woodbury Rd Distance: 8, 25, 50, 100 k Fee: Free to $17 depending on age, DOE Saturday, June 7, 2014 is your opportunity to enjoy of the best bike rides in Michigan. TCBAs 35th Annual T-Shirt Ride is one you dont want to miss. 35th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 500 Helmets: R Tri-County Bicycle Association | Steve Schuesler [email protected] | www.biketcba.org

THE 100,000 METRE T-SHIRT RIDE

Start: Allegan - Allegan Sports Complex, 29th St Distance: 55, 25, 10, 1 fun ride Fee: $30 Ind/$50 Fam, DOE Touring Allegan County, the 55 & 25 mile routes feature rolling hills, challenging climbs, and stocked drink and snack stations. Event T-shirt and guaranteed with pre-registration. See website or Facebook for further details and updates. 5th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: E Allegan County Central Food Pantry | Tim Perrigo [email protected] www.alleganrideforareason.com
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RIDE FOR A REASON

6/14 Saturday

Start: Mattawan - Mattawan Consolidated Schools, 56720 Murray St Distance: 12, 31, 62 m Fee: $30 Ind/$70 Fam, DOE Quickly becoming the favorite bicycle tour in scenic Southwest Michigan! A Family Fun Bicycle Tour. All proceeds go to Walk Tall Foundation for Kids Inc. benefiting Make-A-Wish Michigan Chapter and childrens education scholarships. 3rd Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Team Taylor | Brian Nelson (269) 491-0946 | [email protected] www.tourdetaylor.org 6/14 Saturday

TOUR DE TAYLOR

6/14 Saturday

6/7 Saturday

Start: Three Oaks - Radio Harbor Country Studio, 505 Locust St Distance: 30, 45 Fee: $50, $30 kids < 12, No DOE Please join us for a boutique bike ride through Harbor Countrys most beautiful back roads near Three Oaks, MI. Ride at your leisure to a private country home where you will be served a gourmet brunch featuring locally produced foods. 2nd Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 100 Helmets: R Radio Harbor Country WRHC | Steve Ellis (269) 861-6225 | [email protected] www.radioharborcountry.org

RADIO HARBOR COUNTRY BIKE N BRUNCH

Start: Thompsonville - Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa Distance: 17, 30, 45, 62, 100 m Fee: $30 Ind/$65 Fam, after 5/14 $35/$70, DOE NEW DATE. The Bike Benzie Tour features great food rest stops featuring regional snacks, including cherry pie, with picturesque rides that challenge riders of all abilities. Our many orchards, lakes and our one traffic light welcome riders. 6th Annual. Tags: NA Max: 600 Helmets: R Benzie Sunrise Rotary Club | Tim Krause [email protected] www.bikebenzie.org 6/14 - 6/15 Saturday - Sunday

BIKE BENZIE TOUR

Start: Boyne City - Boyne City High School, 1035 Boyne Ave Distance: 50, 100, 160, 200 k Fee: $65, No DOE The Spring Classic is the original MMM and we made it the toughest ride of the series. It is a road bike event and is a timed challenge ride on the toughest terrain Michigan has to offer and will test you both mentally and physically. Tags: Road Tour, Road Competitive Max: 1500 Helmets: R Northern Michigan Cycling Club | Paul Nicholls (231) 675-0789 | [email protected] www.michiganmountainmayhem.com/mmmspringclassic 6/18 - 6/21 Wednesday

MICHIGAN MOUNTAIN MAYHEM SPRING CLASSIC

6/8 Sunday

Start: Ada Distance: Sprint, Olympic, 1/2 Iron Fee: $70 - $210, No DOE This triathlon event is a chance for athletes of all skill levels to compete on a scenic riverside course, perfect for the novice through the seasoned triathlete. 4th Annual. Tags: Multisport Max: 1800 Helmets: R Tris4Health LLC | Andy Vidro (616) 805-3059 | [email protected] www.grandrapidstri.com 6/11 - 6/15 Wednesday - Sunday Start: Empire - Indigo Bluffs Resort, 6760 W Empire Highway (M-72) Distance: Daily choices, 30-100 m Fee: $15, No DOE Bike the beautiful Sleeping Bear Dunes and Leelanau areas with us for spectacular scenery through small towns and tourist areas, all from the convenience of a single campground. Come prepared for hilly terrain, good food, and a great time! Tags: Road Tour Max: 300 Helmets: R Tri-County Bicycle Association | Jeff Dillingham (517) 882-3700 | [email protected] www.nwtour.biketcba.org
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GRAND RAPIDS TRIATHLON

Start: Middleville - Thornapple-Kellogg Middle School, 10375 Green Lake Rd Distance: All you can ride in 24 hours Fee: $85/$110/$135 until 4/30 5/31 6/07, No DOE A personal best, on-road bicycle ride to test your endurance and determination. NOT a race. Held annually on Fathers Day weekend since 1983. Riders have come from all over the USA, Canada and beyond. So, set your goal and try to achieve it. 32nd Annual. Tags: Road Competitive Max: 500 Helmets: R National 24-Hour Challenge, Inc. | Kathy Steve (616) 953-0234 | [email protected] www.n24hc.org 6/14 - 6/15 Saturday - Sunday

NATIONAL 24-HOUR CHALLENGE

Start: Lakeport - Lakeport Elementary School, 3835 Franklin St Distance: 180 m Fee: $70 Ind, DOE This is an exciting and scenic 4 day ride, in MIs thumb, averaging 45 miles per day. The ride is a social event, not a race. SAG vehicle and fruit stops each day. We stop at 3 lighthouses. Lunch celebration provided at the end of the ride! 5th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 25 Helmets: R Thumbs Up Bicycle Club | Tom Zuzanek (586) 677-7982 | [email protected] 6/18 Wednesday

THUMBS UP BICYCLE TOUR

Start: Brighton - Island Lake Rec. Area, 12950 E Grand River Ave Distance: .5 m swim, 12.4 m bike, 5 k run Fee: See website, No DOE Join us for a bit of midweek madness. See website for Kids Clinic details. Tags: Multisport Max: 600 Helmets: R Running Fit | Dawn McConnachie (734) 929-9027 | [email protected] www.runtrextri.com 6/20 - 6/22 Friday - Sunday

TRICERATOPS TRI & KIDS CLINIC

NORTHWEST TOUR

Start: Mackinaw City - Mackinaw City Recreation Complex, 501 West Central Ave Distance: 25, 50, 75 and 100 m Fee: $20-$25 per day/event, DOE Four inland and shoreline routes available with marked routes to direct you. SAG safety wagons patrol the routes and designated rest areas. Incredible scenery and a light cook-out lunch at rides end. On Sunday, ride over the amazing Mackinac Bridge (riders over 13 only). Since 1992. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: E Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce | Kelly Vieau (231) 436-5574 | [email protected] www.mackinawchamber.com

BIG MAC SPRING SCENIC BIKE TOUR & MACKINAC BRIDGE RIDE

Start: East Lansing - Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd Distance: Routes of 25 to 80 m per day Fee: $75 Ind, No DOE Start the Summer out right with a all American weekend in our States Capital. Riding tandem bicycles, taking in a baseball game with a BBQ cookout at the Lansing Lugnuts Stadium. Meet new friends and hang out with old friends. Tags: Road Tour Max: 120 Helmets: Midwest Tandems | Joel & Wendy Hakken [email protected] www.i-mtr.org

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6/20 - 6/22 Friday - Sunday (Thursday Reception)

Start: Alpena Distance: Variable, 20-60 m per day Fee: See website, No DOE A three-day bicycle adventure showcasing the pristine natural beauty of northeast Michigan along the sun-kissed shores of Lake Huron. Each day will feature a different loop tour from Alpena. Highlights include Lake Huron, Wooden Boat Show, Presque Isle Lighthouses (Old and New), Shipwreck Tours and Seersucker Ride. Join us as the people in Alpena roll out the welcome mat. Tags: Road Tour Max: 150 Helmets: R League of Michigan Bicyclists | Rich Moeller (517) 334-9100 | [email protected] www.LMB.org/sunrise

SUNRISE BICYCLE TOUR

Start: Goshen & Shipshewana, IN - Abshire Park & Shipshewana Flea Market Distance: 10, 21, 32, 47, 54, 64, 102 m Fee: $25 Ind, after 5/31 $35, DOE Ride on the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail plus county roads through Amish countryside. Cruise beside horses and buggies past pastures enclosed by white fences. An optional Friday Dinner Ride will bicycle to an Amish home for a hearty Threshers dinner. 15th Annual. Tags: Road Tour, Trail Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Friends of the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail, Inc. | Robert Carrico (574) 266-1362 | [email protected] www.pumpkinvine.org 6/21 - 6/27 Saturday - Friday

PUMPKINVINE BIKE RIDE

6/21 Saturday

Start: Auburn - Auburn City Park, Nine Mile Rd (Auburn Rd) & US 10 Distance: 10, 20, 30 m Fee: $20 Ind/$35 Fam, DOE Enjoy a Mid-Michigan country road loop ride while benefiting Leader Dog. SAG, snacks, water, and Barbeque lunch provided: T-shirt $8 upon registration. Couple the Eye Ride with nearby Midland trails and enjoy a weekend of riding fun. Welcome all. 2nd Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 100 Helmets: R Auburn-Williams Lions Club | Steve VanTol (989) 430-9500 | [email protected] www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/auburn_williams 6/21 Saturday

AUBURN - WILLIAMS LIONS EYE BIKE RIDE

6/21 Saturday

Start: Port Austin - Port Austin Kayak, 115 East Spring St Distance: 12.5, 25, 62, 100 m Fee: $25 Ind, DOE $30 Join us for the 2014 Tour di Lago in Port Austin! This fun and relaxing event will take you on a tour around the Thumb of Michigan including our stunning lakeshore, as well as the wonderful farmland that makes Huron County a unique destination. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: E Port Austin Kayak | Jane Loegel (989) 553-6271 | [email protected] www.portaustinkayak.com 6/21 Saturday

TOUR DI LAGO

Start: Holland Distance: 43, 55, 53, 50, 44, 38 m Fee: $120 Adult/$65 Youth/$55 Child, No DOE 33rd Annual PALM ride. 285 Total miles; optional longer routes each day. Optional meal and bus purchase. Paved roads. Suitable for novice or veteran tour riders. Applications available for download on our web site on January 12, 2014. 33rd Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 700 Helmets: R PALM (Pedal Across Lower Michigan) (734) 669-0172 | [email protected] www.palmbiketour.org 6/21 Saturday

PALM (PEDAL ACROSS LOWER MICHIGAN)

Start: Warren - Macomb Bike and Fitness, 28411 Schoenherr Distance: 10, 25 Fee: $10 Ind/$20 Family, DOE Scenic tour of Warrens historic sites and points of interest. Complimentary lunch served following the ride. 3rd Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Macomb Bike and Fitness | Jeff Radke (586) 756-5400 | [email protected] www.macombbike.com 6/21 Saturday

TOUR DE WARREN

PERE MARQUETTE RAIL/TRAIL WILDERNESS RIDE

Start: Clare - Clare Moose Lodge Trailhead, 1890 E Lundington Dr Distance: 30 m one way, 60 m roundtrip Fee: $2, DOE Fun ride for the entire family. Check out the beauty and natural resources of the newest section of the Pere Marquette Rail/Trail. The Wilderness Ride will guide through along the Tobacco River and green pine forest that Clare and Osceola Countie. 2nd Annual. Tags: Road Tour, Trail Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Friends of Clare County Parks and Recreation | Don Kolander [email protected] www.clarecountyrecreation.org

Start: Big Rapids - Ferris State University, Student Rec Center, 401 South St Distance: 10, 25, 43, 56, 100 m Fee: $50, after 6/1 $70, DOE A day of scenic bicycling through rural Mecosta County on well marked routes. Ride proceeds to support student scholarships. Lunch following ride, SAG support, foodstops with high energy snacks and drinks, showers & T-shirt are provided. 2nd Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Ferris State University Alumni Association | Kelly Seitter [email protected] www.ferrisalumni.org

FERRIS STATE BULLDOG BIKE TOUR

Start: Boyne City - Veterans Park, 207 N Lake St Distance: 7, 20, 42, 55m Fee: $30 Ind/$50 Fam, Day of $35/$60 A beautiful ride in scenic Northern Michigan raising funds to support breast cancer programs offered through the Circle of Strength at Charlevoix Area Hospital and the Kathleen Jontz Breast Health Fund at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital.12th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 300 Helmets: R CAHF Bike4BreastCancer | Gay Pung (231) 330-1399 | [email protected]

CHAR-EM BIKE4BREASTCANCER RIDE

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Start: Beaver Island - McDonoughs Market, 38240 Michigan Ave Distance: 20 or 40 m Fee: $65 , DOE 20 or 40 miles of well marked dirt and gravel island roads past incredible shorelines, historic monuments and natural beauty. Includes: Friday party, fun stops, new friends, lunch, Saturday BB-Q buffet, 2 nights of live music, and Lucky t-shirt. 5th Annual. Tags: Trail Tour Max: 200 Helmets: R Beaver Island Bike Festival | John Sohacki (231) 342-2003 | [email protected] www.beaverislandbikefestival.com 6/22 Sunday

BEAVER ISLAND BIKE FESTIVAL

6/22 - 6/27 Sunday - Friday

Start: Kalamazoo Distance: 250 m over 6 days Fee: See website, No DOE Enjoy our tour in southwest Michigan, and visit some of the sights of the early automotive industry. Highlights include a visit to The Gilmour Museum; to Kaiser Manufacturing; with stops at several wineries. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Bike Tour Vacations | Jim Plaunt (248) 345-6929 | [email protected] www.biketourvacations.com 6/22 Sunday

THE AUTO HERITAGE TOUR

6/22 Saturday

300KM BREVET THE LONGEST DAY

Start: Commerce Twp. - McDonalds parking lot, 200 Beck Rd Distance: 300 k (188 m) Fee: $1, No DOE A circumnavigation of metro Detroit. With over 15 hours of daylight many riders will be able to complete this Brevet in the daylight hours. All riders must have two securely mounted nonblinking lights, please see web site for more info. 2nd Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Detroit Randonneurs | Tom Dusky (24) 915-0222 | [email protected] www.detroitrandonneurs.org 6/25 - 6/28 Wednesday - Saturday

Start: St. Clair - St. Clair High School, 2200 Clinton Ave Distance: 20, 40, 60, 80, 100 m Fee: See website, DOE Ride along the beautiful blue St. Clair River. Some routes go onto Harsens Is, staying in U.S. Ride theme is Hawaiian Luau, which includes a Pig Roast, music and fun for all. Shorter routes are flat to encourage families and novice riders. 33rd Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 1200 Helmets: R Clinton River Riders | Phil Kurrle (586) 746-6600 | [email protected] www.lmb.org/crr/bwr2014.html

BLUE WATER RAMBLE

Start: Stevensville - Berrien County Cancer Service, 7301 Red Arrow Highway Distance: 15, 25, 42 m, and 100 k Fee: $20 Ind/$35 Fam, after 6/13 $25/$40, DOE Our 15 & 25 mile rides are family oriented with flat terrain and some rolling hills with one sag stop. The 42 mile & 100K routes have a more challenging terrain with steeper hills and scienic views. Three sag stops are available for the 100K. 19th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 500 Helmets: R Berrien County Cancer Service | Julie Koch (269) 429-3281 | [email protected] www.bccancerservice.org

BERRIEN COUNTY CANCER SERVICE BIKE RIDE

Start: Detroit - Belle Isle Park, 6925 E Jefferson Ave Distance: Avg 55 m per day Fee: $100 4-day/$50 1-day, DOE A four day bike tour across beautiful Michigan. Leaving from Belle Isle Park in Detroit and ending in Saugatuck. Ride to promote Equality for all Michiganders! Tags: Trail Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Affirmations | Andi Greer (248) 677-7215 | [email protected] www.goeqaulityride.com

SHORE TO SHORE EQUALITY RIDE

RIDE TO GRANT WISHES

27th Annual Wish-A-Mile Bicycle Tour

WAM 300: July 24 - 27, 2014

REGISTER TODAY!
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WAM 50: July 27, 2014

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For more information, contact Janelle Gunn 877.631.9474 or [email protected]

Make-A-Wish Michigan grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
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Start: Rodney - Cran-Hill Ranch, 14444 17 Mile Rd Distance: 15, 25, 35, 50 m Fee: $3, DOE Explore Big Rapids on the Big Ride! Choose your distance, grab some friends, and hit the road! Maps and snacks are provided. Bicycles are available to rent! Whether youre an avid rider or a beginner, theres a ride for you! Tags: Road Tour Max: 1000 Helmets: R Christian Adventures | Rylan Kahly (866) 796-4453 | [email protected] www.christianadventures.org 6/28 Saturday

THE BIG RIDE

6/28 Saturday

Start: Grand Rapids - The BOB Distance: 12, 40 and 80 m Route Fee: $65 - $8, DOE 2nd Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 2000 Helmets: R MSU CHM | Kim Kordecki (616) 581-0713 | [email protected] www.msugranfondo.com 6/29 Sunday

MSU GRAN FONDO

6/29 Sunday

Start: Jackson - P & T Fitness (Pedal and Tour), 225 N Jackson St Distance: 18, 28, 50, 62 m Fee: $20 Ind/$30 Fam, after 6/21 $25/$35, DOE A Tour of southern and western Jackson County celebrating the life of Mick Webster who passed away from malignant melanoma in 2006. Funds help support Relay for Life. Mass start with a police escort. Sag stops with snacks and lunch served after. 6th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R P & T Fitness Relay for Life Team | George Webster (517) 789-6362 | [email protected] www.pandtfitness.com

MICKS RIDE

Start: Montague - Montague High School, 4900 Stanton Blvd Distance: 25, 50, 66, 75 m routes Fee: $15 Ind/$30 Fam, after 6/20 $20/$40, No DOE The MOST Tour is an great ride on flat to rolling terrain in Muskegon & Oceana Counties. There are some challenging hills on the longer routes. The tour goes along Lake Michigan and passes by inland lakes, beaches and fruit farms. Come join us. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R West Michigan Coast Riders | Chris Doubek (231) 799-0008 | [email protected] www.wmcoastriders.org

MOST TOUR

Start: Kalamazoo - Bronson Athletic Club, 6789 Elm Valley Dr Distance: 15, 31, 62, 100 m Fee: $20 Ind/$35 Fam, after 6-10 $25/$45, DOE KalTour travels the backroads west of Kalamazoo next to orchards, vineyards, farm fields, wetlands, and wooded hills. Chose your distance, enjoy our scenery, and get plenty to eat! All routes meet at a common lunch stop featuring local bakeries. 23rd Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Kalamazoo Bicycle Club | Michael Krischer (269) 323-2819 | [email protected] www.kalamazoobicycleclub.org

KALAMAZOO SCENIC BICYCLE TOUR (KALTOUR)

July
7/4 Friday Start: Grand Haven - Rock n Road Cycle, 300 N 7th St Distance: 100 k, 61 m Fee: Free, No 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 Grand Haven by 6:45 to split in two or three groups, leave at 7:00 SHARP. 10th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Rock n Road Cycle | Tim Meyer (616) 846-2800 | [email protected] www.rocknroadcycle.com/rides

JULY 4 CANADIAN CENTURY

Join us on Saturday July 19th, 2014 for the 40th Annual Holland Hundred Bicycle Tour, hosted 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 farmland, orchards, vineyards, and along the lakeshore. Tour includes the famous pancake breakfast at the East Saugatuck rest stop. Last years event attracted more than 1,400 riders of all ability levels. Start: Holland, MI Distances: 18, 36, 100 Kilometer, 100 Mile Fee: January - May $30; June 1st - July 14th $35, DOE Registration $40 Register online now http://mactwa.cc/lmbprint

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Start: Clay Twp. - Algonac Banquet Center, 1905 Mill St Distance: 25, 40 m Fee: $20 after 6/20 $30, DOE Proceeds benefit Lions Charities. Event held rain or shine, Free ferry rides along St. Clair River. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Algonac Lions | Ken Hall (810) 794-1455 | [email protected] www.algonaclions.org

ALGONAC LIONS PICKEREL TOURNAMENT BICYCLE TOUR

July 19, 2014 - Lansing, MI

7/10 - 7/13 Thursday - Sunday

Start: Oscoda, 14444 17 Mile Rd Distance: 175 m road cycling; 10 m canoeing Fee: $299 Ind, No DOE Start in the waters of Lake Michigan near Sleeping Bear Dunes. Spend 3 days riding through the back roads of northern Michigan. On Sunday, trade your bike for canoes and paddle your way down the AuSable River on the way to Lake Huron and Oscoda! Tags: Road Tour Max: 26 Helmets: R Christian Adventures | Rylan Kahly (866) 796-4453 | [email protected] www.christianadventures.org 7/12 Saturday

SHORE 2 SHORE PEDAL & PADDLE

Start: Chelsea - Fairgrounds, 20501 W Old US Highway 12 Distance: 15, 30, 39, 64, 76, 100 m Fee: $25 Ind/$12 Minors, after 7/1 $35, DOE A day of scenic bicycle touring over tree-lined, paved roads through rural and recreation areas. Six loop routes with a common lunch stop so friends on different routes can meet. There will be lunch, entertainment, SAG support and mechanics on duty. 38th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 2000 Helmets: R Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society | John Waller (734) 662-9784 | [email protected] www.aabts.org/ohr

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Start: Linden - Lake Fenton High School, 4070 Lahring Rd Distance: 60, 75, 100 m Sat & Sun, 30/50 Sun Fee: $30 1-day/$50 2-day til 3/15 $40/60, DOE This out and back route is designed to take you through the gently rolling hills of Mid Michigan. You will cycle along quiet country roads and pass through small towns. Two day riders will spend the night at Michigan State University. Tags: Road Tour Max: 800 Helmets: R National Multiple Sclerosis Society, MI Chapter | Laura James (248) 936-0348 | [email protected] www.bikeMSmi.org

BIKE MS: GREAT LAKES BREAKAWAY MID MICHIGAN RIDE

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Start: Brighton - Island Lake Rec. Area, 12950 E Grand River Ave Distance: .5 m swim, 12.4 m bike, 5 k run Fee: See website, No DOE Join us for a bit of midweek madness. See website for Kids Clinic and most up to date details. Tags: Multisport Max: 600 Helmets: R Running Fit | Dawn McConnachie (734) 929-9027 | [email protected] www.runtrextri.com 7/19 Saturday

PTERODACTYL TRI & KIDS CLINIC

7/12 - 7/13 Saturday - Sunday

Start: Farwell Distance: 35 m per day Fee: $103 adult/$84 youth, after 5/1 $118/$99, No DOE Experienced and beginner cyclists will enjoy this 2-day adventure on the paved Pere Marquette State Trail between Farwell and Reed City. A family-friendly ride that includes camping, 2 meals, and luggage shuttle. Road, hybrid, or mouuntain bikes. 23rd Year. Tags: Road Tour, Trail Tour, Mtn. Bike Tour Max: 750 Helmets: R Michigan Trails & Greenways Alliance | Barry Culham (517) 485-6022 | [email protected] www.michigantrails.org/michigander-bike-tour 7/13 - 7/18 Sunday - Friday

MICHIGANDER 2-DAY (WEEKEND)

7/13 Sunday

Start: Lawton - Lawton High School, 101 Blue Pride Dr Distance: 13, 26, 39, 52, 65, 78 - per cat. Fee: $20 Jun/$40 All Other, DOE The 4th Annual Maple Hill Race for Wishes is home of the 201314 MBRA State Championship Road Race! Lawton, MI is an ideal location for competitive bike racing and great family fun! All proceeds go to our favorite charity, Make-A-Wish of Michigan. 4th Annual. Tags: Road Competitive, MBRA - Road Race, Tour (non-competitive) Max: NA Helmets: R Midwest Charity Racing | David Buick (616) 560-4528 | [email protected] www.midwestcharityracing.com 7/13 - 7/18 Sunday - Friday Start: Reed City - Reed City High School Distance: 260 Fee: $370 adult/$340 youth, after 5/1 add $35, No DOE Experienced and beginner cyclists will enjoy this 6-day adventure in Northwest Michigan. A family-friendly ride on trails and scenic roads. Includes daily camping, two meals a day, hot showers, and luggage shuttle. Road, hybrid or mountain bike. 23rd Year. Tags: Road Tour, Trail Tour, Mtn. Bike Tour Max: 750 Helmets: R Michigan Trails & Greenways Alliance | Barry Culham (517) 485-6022 | [email protected] www.michigantrails.org/michigander-bike-tour

MAPLE HILL RACE FOR WISHES STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Start: Holland - Herman Miller Green House, 10201 Adams Distance: 18, 36, 67, 100 Fee: $30, after 5/1 $35, day of $40, DOE Come see what the West Coast of Michigan has to offer. Ride through fields and forests on this great adventure in West Michigan. 40th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 2000 Helmets: R Macatawa Cycling Club | Nate Hoogeboom (269) 348-0957 | [email protected] www.mactwa.cc/lmb2014 7/19 Saturday

HOLLAND HUNDRED BICYCLE TOUR

Start: Manistique Distance: 200 m over 5 days Fee: See website, No DOE Enjoy the thrill of 4 days of bicycling in the wildness of the Upper Peninsula, coupled with a private tour of the Pictured Rocks. Youll enjoy great accommodations, fine dining, sag-wagon service and much more. Make your deposit today! 3rd Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Bike Tour Vacations | Jim Plaunt (248) 345-6929 | [email protected] www.biketourvacations.com 7/13 Sunday

RIDE TO PICTURED ROCKS

MICHIGANDER 6-DAY

Start: Rodney - Cran-Hill Ranch, 14444 17 Mile Rd Distance: 12 m bike, 2 m canoe, 4 m run Fee: $60/Team, DOE Mountain bike on single-track, gravel road, and paved road. Canoe an inland lake. Canoes and equipment are provided. Run/ walk trails and roads. Route is mostly marked. Race will also include a variety of challenges for your team to complete. 4th Annual. Tags: Multisport Max: 100 Helmets: R Christian Adventures | Rylan Kahly (866) 796-4453 | [email protected] www.christianadventures.org 7/19 Saturday

CHRISTIAN ADVENTURES RACE

Start: Lowell - Fallasburg Schoolhouse-Lowell, 13944 Covered Bridge Rd NE Distance: 12, 28, 40, 50, 62, 78, 100 Fee: $25 Ind/$35 Fam, after 7/7 $30/$40, DOE A wonderful ride through some of West Michigans scenic areas 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. 20th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: E Fallasburg Historical Society | Ken Tamke (616) 682-0785 | [email protected] www.fallasburg.org

COVERED BRIDGE BIKE TOUR

7/13 - 7/19 Sunday - Saturday

Start: St. Ignace Distance: 334 m Fee: See website, No DOE The MUP Tour will be ridden in a clockwise direction this year as we explore the eastern tip of the Upper Peninsula. We begin and end at St. Ignace; our midtour 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.13th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 150 Helmets: R League of Michigan Bicyclists | Rich Moeller (517) 334-9100 | [email protected] www.LMB.org/MUP

MUP TOUR (MICHIGANS UPPER PENISNULA)

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Start: Lansing - Peckham, Inc., 3510 Capital City Blvd Distance: 8, 30, 50 m Fee: $25 , DOE The Ability Tour is a ride to raise awareness for people overcoming disabilities. This event will include SAG, aid stations, and Chipotle burritos. People of all abilities are encouraged to ride. 6th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 600 Helmets: R Peckham, Inc. | Justin Walworth [email protected] www.abilitytour.org 7/19 Saturday

ABILITY TOUR

CAPA~MAGIC RIDE & 5K RUN/WALK

Start: Hillsdale - Downtown Hillsdale, One Howell St Distance: 5, 25, 50 m Fee: $15 Ind/$30 Fam, DOE Help us with the fight against Child Abuse in Hillsdale County, while you enjoy biking through Southern Hillsdale County farm country. Once you return enjoy our farmers market and our downtown shops. Lets ride child abuse out of Hillsdale County. 14th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 200 Helmets: E Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness | Christie Campbell (517) 437-3100 | [email protected] www.capahillsdale.net

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Start: Mason Distance: 17 to 50 m Fee: $5 to $17 depending on age, DOE Women on Wheel Bike Tour, Family-friendly all-ages tour traveling the scenic country roads southeast of Lansing. Snack stops with fruit, cookies and drinks. Lunch after the ride and showers available. Since 1980. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Tri County Bicycle Association | Adreah Saxon [email protected] www.biketcba.org 7/20 Sunday

WOMEN ON WHEELS

7/20 - 7/25 Sunday - Friday

Start: St. Ignace Distance: 250 m over 5 days Fee: See website, No DOE Our fun tour in the eastern U.P! Youll see Mackinac & St. Ignace, the Soo Locks, Tahquamenon Falls and much more. Tour includes comfortable lodging, most meals, sag-wagon support and more! 4th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Bike Tour Vacations | Jim Plaunt (248) 345-6929 | [email protected] www.biketourvacations.com 7/21 - 7/29 Monday - Tuesday

ADVENTURE UP! TOUR

7/22 Tuesday

Start: Birmingham - Derby School, 1300 Derby Rd Distance: 15, 20, 30 m Fee: $7 or greater, Free w/ donation, DOE This local ride is dedicated to the memory of Miles Levin, a cancer victim, who died a few days short of his 19th birthday in 2007. He fought day and night for survival. We ride a daylight ride at 6pm and a night ride (MTB & lights) at 8:30pm. 8th Annual. Tags: Road Tour, Mtn. Bike Tour Max: 200 Helmets: R LooseSpokes & Cadieux Team/02 | Jon Levin (248) 505-4884 | [email protected] www.levinstory.com 7/24 - 7/27 Thursday - Sunday

DAY & NIGHT FOR MILES

Start: Elk Rapids - Elk Rapids High School, 308 Mequzee Point Distance: 26, 63, 100 m Fee: $25 Ind/$60 Fam, higher after 5/19, DOE Enjoy great views of Torch Lake and Lake Michigan while riding around one of Michigans premier lakes on lightly traveled rural roads past scenic farms and orchards. After ride picnic lunch is included at Elk Rapids beach with swimming available. Tags: Road Tour Max: 1200 Helmets: R Cherry Capital Cycling Club | Jim Mitchell (248) 421-8656 | [email protected] www.cherrycapitalcyclingclub.org

RIDE AROUND TORCH

Start: New Buffalo, 14444 17 Mile Rd Distance: 500 m Fee: $599, No DOE Ride the Lake Michigan shoreline from New Buffalo to Mackinaw City, Michigan! This 9-day tour covers over 500 miles of some of the best shoreline riding in the country. This van-supported tour includes campground lodging and 2 catered meals per day! Tags: NA Max: 26 Helmets: R Christian Adventures | Rylan Kahly (866) 796-4453 | [email protected] www.christianadventures.org

MICHIGAN SHORELINE TOUR

Start: Traverse City Distance: 300 m Fee: $95 reg fee & $900 fundraising min., No DOE Join Make-A-Wish Michigan for the 27th Annual Wish-A-Mile Bicycle Tour (WAM) and cycle through the beautiful state to grant wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. WAM offers a 3-day, 300-mile tour and a 1-day, 50-mile ride. 27th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 900 Helmets: R Make-A-Wish Michigan | Janelle Gunn (877) 631-9474 | [email protected] www.wishamile.org

WISH-A-MILE 300 BICYCLE TOUR

HELP M.A.D. Bike Ride

The ride that Makes A Difference in peoples lives.

12th Annual 12th Annual

August 16, 2014

Ride is a benefit for Hands Extended Loving People (HELP). Proceeds are used to meet the needs of the underprivileged of Mason and surrounding Counties.

Register online: www.helpmadride.com For more information, call: (321) 843-6811

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MICHIGAN BICYCLING PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS

LMB is pleased to announce the winners of our 2nd Annual Michigan Bicycling Photo Contest. Nearly 100 photos were submitted to our 2013 contest. A panel of judges had the difficult job of narrowing the images down to a set of 12 finalists and six winners. We would like to thank all the photographers who submitted photos and congratulate our winners. Thank you to American Cycle and Fitness for being a generous sponsor of our 2013 contest! Visit www.LMB.org/photocontest to view other additional photos and submit images to our 2014 contest.

2ND ANNUAL

1st Place
FATHER-SON BONDING by Kirsten Dykstra
(On the Cover) Captured at one of the Wednesday Night Worlds criterium races at an industrial park in Grand Haven. These races just started this past Summer as an opportunity for riders of all levels to practice criterium racing skills. On one of of the nights my husband, Derek Dykstra, and 12 year old son Dane Dykstra, went out on our tandem to race. As is usually the case, Derek did the lions share of the work while Dane was literally along for the ride. No denying the photographic evidence!

SHORT BREAK AT BUNKER HILL, MI PALM 2013 by Thomas Baumann

2nd Place

10-year old Elisabeth Baumann taking a short rest in Bunker Hill early in the 4th day of PALM 2013, just a few miles south of Dansville.
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Just off the White Pine Trail during a Kalamazoo to Cadillac solo ride somewhere between Reed City and Le Roy.

SHHH... by Mark S. Wedel

3rd Place

Honorable Mentions
SNOWY CROSS by Kirsten Dykstra
Our last Kisscross cyclocross race of the season in late November ended up being a snow-cross race with a few inches of wet, slick snow. Derek Dykstra shoulders his bike for a run up on the steps at Hollands Window at Waterfront Park.

TRAILS END FISH COVE, KEWEENAW COUNTY by Chris Schmidt

The Keweenaw Peninsulas nearly endless network of twotracks and logging roads makes it ideal for two-wheeled exploring. Here, John Gershenson of Houghton takes a break at secluded Fish Cove on Lake Superior during a late autumn group ride.

Tim Kostner of Hurontown, MI hiking into the wind on snowy Torch Lake in Houghton county. With five months of snow, cyclists in the Keweenaw do what ever it takes to pedal year round. Even if it means the occasional hike-a-bike.

WINTER RIDE, TORCH LAKE (LAKE LINDEN) by Chris Schmidt

Honorable Mention

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August
8/1 - 8/3 Friday - Sunday Start: Howe - The Howe School, 5755 North State Rd 9 Distance: 14-100 m Fee: $30 Ind/$60 Fam, DOE Amishland & Lakes is family friendly bicycle tour through the Amish countryside of NE Indiana & lakes country of SW Michigan. It originates on the campus of The Howe School in Howe, IN. Meals, camping & low cost dorm rooms are available. 41st Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Michiana Bicycle Association | Ray Halicki (574) 387-6449 | [email protected] www.amishlandlakes.com 8/2 Saturday

AMISHLAND AND LAKES

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7/25 Friday 7/27 Sunday

Start: Traverse City Distance: 19 m Fee: $35 Adults / $10 Children under 12, No DOE Enjoy goodies along the trail as you ride to suttons bay for a bayside meal, entertainment and local libations! 14th Annual. Tags: Trail Tour Max: 600 Helmets: R TART Trails | Arianne Whittaker (231) 941-4300 | [email protected] www.traversetrails.org/event/tourdetart2014 7/26 Saturday

TOUR DE TART

Start: Vassar - Vassar High School, 220 Athletic St Distance: 10, 15, 32, 64, 100 m Fee: $20 Ind/$45 Fam, after 7/13 $25/$50, DOE The Ride for Home Tour features routes of 10, 15, 32, 64 and 100 miles. For children there is a Toddler Tour (ages 1-5) and a guided Tiny 3/4 mile Tour (ages 6-10). All to raise funds for the Cass River Habitat for Humanity. 11th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: E Cass River Habitat for Humanity-Vassar | Donna Gillies (989) 823-2228 | [email protected] www.cassriver.com 7/27 Sunday

CASS RIVER HABITATS RIDE FOR HOME TOUR

Start: Grand Haven - Mulligans Hollow Rec. Area, 600 Mulligans Dr Distance: 33, 62, 100 m Fee: $32, after 7/4 $37, DOE Cyclists ride some of West Michigans most pretigious shoreline crossing the Bascule Bridge. MIles of mixed Roller Coaster hills and beautiful farmlands dot the routes. Live music, BBQ Grill & Picnic, beverage tkts., SAG, well stocked rest areas. 8th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 750 Helmets: R Loose Spokes, Bicycle Sales & Service | Jack Crawford (616) 847-1980 | [email protected] www.loosespokes.com 7/27 Sunday

COAST GUARD CITY BICYCLE TOUR

Start: Fenton - The Laundry in Fenton, 125 W Shiawasee Distance: 11, 36, 62, 100 m Fee: $30 before July, DOE A fun, themed charity ride for cyclists of all fitness levels. Proceeds donated to U-M to support babies born with heart defects. Hydration stations, SAG support, and a gift for all riders; prizes for those who raise funds; Trophy for the biggest team. 12th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R CycleFit Sports Club / Revolution Cycling Club | Kim Foerster (810) 750-8883 | [email protected] www.TDL4Charity.com 8/2 Saturday

TOUR DES LACS

Start: Grayling - Grayling, 200 E Michigan Distance: 100 m or two riders 50 m each Fee: $25 early bird rises to $40, DOE 100 Mile Century Ride - Grayling to Oscoda, MI along river valley following AuSable Canoe Marathon. Ten riders per minute. Timing provided. Certificates available. Only 12 stop signs. Enter early - save money. Raffle prizes - top prize new bike. 14th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 600 Helmets: R Grayling Rotary Club | Wayne Koppa (989) 370-5757 | [email protected] www.blackbearbicycletour.com

AVITA WATER BLACK BEAR BICYCLE TOUR

Start: Ionia - Sessions Lake Ionia State Recreation Area, 2880 W David Highway Distance: Adult .5, 10, 3.1 Youth 200 mtr, 3, 2 Fee: $70 Ind/$35 Youth, after 6/1 $85/40, No DOE XTERRA Ionia is an off road triathlon held at the Ionia State Recreation area. The swim will be in Sessions Lake with run and bike utilizing area MTB trails. We have both Adult and Youth divisions with Youth being 11-15 years of age. 1st Annual. Tags: Multisport Max: 500 Helmets: R Ionia Recreation Department | John Ploeg (616) 291-7573 | [email protected] www.xterraionia.com 7/27 Sunday

XTERRA IONIA

Start: Boyne City - Boyne City High School, 1035 Boyne Ave Distance: 22, 40 m, 50, 100, 160, 200 k Fee: $45, No DOE The Beat the Heat Tour will have something for everyone, whether you are a beginner looking for a casual easy safe ride with friends and family or a seasoned racer looking for the ultimate challenge. Tags: Road Tour Max: 1000 Helmets: R Northern Michigan Cycling Club | Paul Nicholls (231) 675-0789 | [email protected] www.michiganmountainmayhem.com/mmmbeattheheat 8/2 Saturday

MICHIGAN MOUNTAIN MAYHEM BEAT THE HEAT TOUR

Start: Brooklyn Distance: 50 m Fee: $50 reg fee, $300 fundraising min., DOE Join Make-A-Wish Michigan for the Annual Wish-A-Mile (WAM) 50. This is a one-day ride that joins the three-day, WAM 300 tour. Ride or volunteer to grant wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. Tags: Road Tour Max: 400 Helmets: R Make-A-Wish Michigan | Janelle Gunn (877) 631-9474 | [email protected] www.wishamile.org

WISH-A-MILE 50

Start: Rodney - Cran-Hill Ranch, 14444 17 Mile Rd Distance: 0.5 k swim, 12 k bike, 4 k run Fee: $30 Ind/$60 Team/$10 Kids Race, DOE Support Cran-Hill Ministries on race day! Swim 0.5k on Hillview Lake. Bike 12k on paved road. Run 4k on single-track trails. Race by yourself or as a team. Kids Race includes a short swim, bike, run around main camp. Family Cookout after races. 18th Annual. Tags: Multisport Max: 500 Helmets: R Christian Adventures | Rylan Kahly (231) 629-5176 | [email protected] www.cranhillranch.com

CRAN-HILL TRIATHLON

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Your friendly, full service bike shop specializing in tandems and recumbents

Services include: Bacchetta Khs Santana Co-Motion Only recumbent test ride center in the area!
(we stock approximately 15 tandems at any given time)

Full bike tune ups and overhauls

Only tandem test ride center in the Midwest!! Basic and yearly maintenance General riding advice
www.i-mtr.org

Used and New Bikes!

1691 Plymouth Rd. behind Subway in the Courtyard Shops Ann Arbor, MI 48105

734-213-7744

8/2 Saturday

Start: Ann Arbor - Forsytheddle School, 1655 Newport Rd Distance: 30, 60 or 100 m Fee: $75 reg fee, $500 fundraising, DOE A dynamic way to support the mission of Susan G. Komen Mid-Michigan. Registered Riders commit to raising a minimum of $500 and choose to Ride 30, 60, or 100 miles; ride is fully supported and riders receive custom Komen jerseys. 5th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Susan G. Komen Mid-Michigan | Pamela Werling (517) 886-4901 | [email protected] www.komenmidmichigan.org/ get-involved/komen-activities 8/2 Saturday

RIDE FOR THE CURE

8/2 Saturday

Start: Grass Lake - TBD Distance: 7, 16, 36, 65 Fee: TBD, DOE Come experience the beautiful countryside of Grass Lake by bike. Stop by wineries along your ride. See website for updates. 2nd Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 300 Helmets: R Cascades Cycling Club | Dave Spencer (517) 784-4634 | [email protected] www.Cascadescyclingclub.org 8/3 - 8/7 Sunday - Thurday Start: Gladstone - Gladstone High School, 2100 State Highway M35 Distance: Estimated at 40+ m daily Fee: $400 before 6/15, DOE The Tour da UP is the premier bike tour in the UP, providing a variety of food, transportation of equipment, mechanical support, along with an opportunity to enjoy a number of side excursions during the 5 day ride. The Tour has become a popular event. 24th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 125 Helmets: NR Teaching Family Homes of Upper Michigan | Rich Rossway (800) 292-5260 | [email protected] www.tourdaup.org 8/3 - 8/9 Sunday - Saturday

PEDAL AND WHINE

8/9 Saturday

TOUR DA U.P.

Start: Montague, 4700 Stanton Blvd Distance: 144 m Fee: 3/17-$30 7/21-$40 after 7/21-$50, DOE Be a part of ODRAM 2014 on August 9th. We provide lunch in Blanchard and after ride picnic at Bay City. Two refreshment stations this year and return transportation available back to the start. For more info check out our website www.odram.com. Tags: Road Tour Max: 550 Helmets: R Third Coast Cycling, LLC | Chris Radford (616) 920-0201 | [email protected] www.odram.com 8/9 Saturday

ONE DAY RIDE ACROSS MICHIGAN

Start: Harrison Twp. - Lake St Clair - Metro Park (PAR 3 Shelter), 31300 Metro Parkway Distance: 5, 25, 42 m Fee: $10/Kids/Senior Citizen/$15/$25/$40, DOE For all ages! No pledges required. All riders receive: t-shirt, breakfast, lunch, & ice cream cart! All 3 ride distances have scenic water view! Pre-registration highly recommended. Same day reg for additional $10. Donate $200 for a MOM 2014 jersey. 10th Annual. Tags: Other Max: 400 Helmets: R Alzheimers Association | Kristine Korpal (586) 876-0827 | [email protected] www.mindovermatteralz.com 8/2 Saturday

MIND OVER MATTER

Start: Milford - GM Milford Proving Grounds, 3300 General Motors Rd Distance: 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 k Fee: $20, Free (kids under 12 ride), DOE The MPG Dream Ride is a charity bicycle tour to benefit the Special Olympics of Michigan and Olympic athletes. This is a great opportunity to get to ride your bike on the GM Milford vehicle test tracks and surrounding area. 1st Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R SOMI | Benjamin Christian (586) 596-9802 | [email protected] www.somi.org/Upcoming-Events/MPG-Dream-Ride.html

MPG DREAM RIDE

Start: Montague Distance: 159 or 386 m Fee: See website, No DOE Experience the Lake Michigan Shoreline for seven glorious days of riding (three-day option also available). There is so much to see and do that you wont be able to do it all. From swimming in the lake, to the sand dunes, Watermelon Hill, to the sights and sounds of Traverse City, through the Tunnel of Trees, and finishing with a spectacular view of the Mackinac Bridge. Come join us for our 28th year of exploring the coastline of Lake Michigan. Tags: Road Tour Max: 500 Helmets: R League of Michigan Bicyclists | Rich Moeller [email protected]/west

SHORELINE WEST BICYCLE TOUR

E V LMB EN T

Start: Rochester - corner of Elizabeth & Second St Distance: 5-65 m Fee: $25 Ind/ $60 Fam, DOE Tri-Rails To Trails and you will love it! 3 trails, Paint Creek, Macomb Orchard and Clinton River Trails. One paved(Macomb), one hard packed (Paint Creek), and Clinton River is less developed. Kids games plus door prizes and drawings. Just do it! 2nd Annual. Tags: Trail Tour Max: 400 Helmets: E RAYA | Shelly Sweier (248) 656-3558 | [email protected] www.raya-mi.org 8/9 - 8/10 Saturday - Sunday

RAYA TRI-RAILS TO TRAILS RIDE

Start: Grand Rapids - Baymont Inn & Suites Grand Rapids N/ Walker, 2151 Holton Ct NW Distance: 25-35 m per day Fee: $230 per person, No DOE 2 Day Bike Tour - bike to breweries in West Michigan. We offer a fully SAG supported 2 day bike tour from brewery to brewery in West Michigan. Bike 25-35 miles on Michigan roads and rail trails per day. Finish each riding day with a Michigan beer! 2nd Annual. Tags: Road Tour, Trail Tour Max: 20 Helmets: R Motor City Brew Tours | Steve Johnson (248) 850-2563 | [email protected] www.MotorCityBrewTours.com
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MOTOR CITY BIKE & BREW TOURS PRESENTS: B2B - BIKE TO BREW

Michigans Great End-of-Summer Bike Tour

Labor Day Weekend ~ Lansing - Mackinaw - U.P.

DALMAC
Awesome Ride with Friends >

Dick Allen Lansing to Mackinaw

< Great Northern Michigan Experiences

(photo by Ed Wood)

4 Routes! | All Ages | 4 and 5-day Routes | Century option Lansing - Mackinaw Summer bike camping tour Check out the details online! Registration opens in February Ride Across the Mackinac Bridge*
*not all routes

DALMAC.org

8/9 Saturday

8/9 Saturday

Start: Ferndale, 222 E 9 Mile Rd Distance: 42 m Fee: $10, day of $15, DOE Detroit is a great place to ride and this is a great route. With many memorable sights along the way. Fast and slow groups with sag. 10th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Start: Ferndale, 222 E 9 Mile Rd Distance: 22 m Fee: $10, day of $15, DOE Ride from Ferndale to Birmingham and back on some really great roads!

GREEN CRUISE (42 MILE DETROIT RIDE)

GREEN CRUISE (22 MILE RIDE)

Start: Grand Rapids - Grand Rapids Public Museum, 272 Pearl St NW Distance: 7 to 20 m Fee: TBD, DOE The Urban Ride provides non-competitve rides for 7, 10 or 20 miles through Grand Rapids neighborhoods. The ride offer pre and post activities at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. All proceeds benefit the Grand Rapids Public Museum. 2nd Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Grand Rapids Public Museum | Lauralee Mathieu (616) 889-5762 | [email protected] www.grpm.org/therides 8/10 Sunday

THE URBAN RIDE

8/11 - 8/15 Monday - Friday

Start: Ferndale, 222 E 9 Mile Rd Distance: 4 m Fee: Free, DOE Grab your helmets and the whole family and lets explore Ferndale. Riders under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Sierra Club South East Michigan Group | Tom Dusky (248) 915-0222 | [email protected] www.michigan.sierraclub.org/semg/Green_Cruise.html
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GREEN CRUISE (4 MILE FAMILY RIDE)

Start: Saline Distance: 15, 25, 40 m can be looped together Fee: See website, DOE Ride through Salines flat and gently rolling hills. You will be able to select various loops to build your desired distance. All routes will be clearly marked and maps provided at registration. Visit salinesummerfest.org for details. 2nd Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Picnic In The Park | Sue Schafer (260) 348-8184 | [email protected] www.salinesummerfest.org

SALINE SUMMERFEST BIKE TOUR

Start: Ludington, 173 Hatch Ave Distance: 250 m Fee: $200 fee + raise $300 in donations, No DOE Christian cyclists join together to enjoy 5 days experiencing the breathtaking beauty of our state and raise money for the eye and dental clinic in Dessalines, Haiti! Ludington to Port Huron, avg. 50 miles per day. 5th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 40 Helmets: R WOMBAT | Steve Holbrook (734) 516-9258 | [email protected] www.wheelsovermichigan.weebly.com 8/13 Wednesday

WOMBAT (WHEELS OVER MICHIGAN BIKE-A-THON)

Start: Brighton - Island Lake Recreation Area, 12950 E Grand River Ave Distance: .5 m swim, 12.4 m bike, 5 k run Fee: See website, No DOE Join us for a bit of midweek madness! See website for KidsTri and most up to date information! Tags: Multisport Max: 600 Helmets: R Running Fit | Dawn McConnachie (734) 929-9027 | [email protected] www.runtrextri.com

T-REX TRI & KIDS TRI

35th

Sunday - August 17th - 2014 Swartz Creek, Michigan Reg & Info at www.assenmachers.com

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Sunday, August 24, 2014

22 mile, 40 mile, 60 mile and 100 mile paved route rides. Starts from Memphis Junior High School
Memphis, MI Courses Open 7:00 am Early registration fee is $18.00
Early registration deadline August 1, 2014 Organized by

8/16 Saturday

Start: Ludington - Trinity Evangelical Free Church, 1212 Monona Dr Distance: 14, 20, 44, 62, 100 m Fee: $25 Ind, DOE The MAD Ride is a fun ride with a choice of five route lengths, with increasing difficulty. The ride is a fund-raising event for HELP, with proceeds going to assist those in need in Mason and surrounding Counties. Rest Stops, SAG Drivers, Picnic. 12th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 500 Helmets: R Hands Extended Loving People (HELP) | Gene McClellan (231) 843-6811 | [email protected] www.helpmadride.com 8/16 Saturday

HELP MAD BIKE RIDE

8/16 Saturday

Start: Cedar Springs, Long Lake Park Distance: 20, 32, 35, Mix & Match Fee: $20 Ind/$40 Fam, after 8/1, $25/$50, DOE This unique ride offers three mix and match loops. You decide how many miles you want to ride. All the routes loop back to Long Lake Park, where our Cool Cooks with Hot Coals will be cooking up steaks, dogs, and veggie burgers! Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Rapid Wheelmen | Mike Burden (616) 915-2048 | [email protected] www.rapidwheelmen.com/maple-leaf.html 8/16 Saturday

MAPLE LEAF

www.slowspokes.org

8/23 Saturday

Start: South Haven - Kal-Haven Trail Head, 66 N Bailey Ave Distance: 10, 15, 25, 45, 100 m, 100 k Fee: $25 Ind/$45 Fam, before 7/31, DOE A countryside bicycle ride to fruit and produce farms, wineries and cider mills near Fennville, Holland, Saugatuck-Douglas and South Haven. Several routes have been revamped to accommodate riders of varying ability, with rest stops, snacks and lunch. 3rd Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Friends of the Blue Star Trail | Jim Van Buren (269) 998-3834 | [email protected] www.lhcbt.com 8/16 Saturday

LAKESHORE HARVEST COUNTRY BIKE TOUR

Start: Iron Mountain - Pine Mountain Lodge, N 3332 Pine Mountain Rd Distance: 9 to 100 k Fee: Varies, DOE The scenic family ride consists of five non-competitive routes of the surrounding area with rest stops and SAG support. All rides begins and ends at Pine Mountains Ski Club building. All participant get free entry to Italian Fest downtown same day. 8th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Dickinson County Bike Path | Bob Werner (906) 779-9712 | [email protected] www.active.com 8/16 Saturday

TOUR DE DICKINSON

Start: Kaleva, 8927 Puustinen Rd Distance: 50, 100, 160, 200 k Fee: $55 Ind, after 6/30 $60, day of $65, DOE Route crosses the Big Manistee River several times to scenic M22 along the Lake Michigan coastline from Manistee to Frankfort. Free camping on grounds at our newly constructed facility. Free breakfast/dinner on day of event. Green sustainable event. 2nd Annual. Tags: Road Tour / Mtn. Bike Max: NA Helmets: R Big Bear Sportsmans Club | Bob Schuelke (574) 229-1764 | [email protected] www.BigBearButtCruise.com 8/24 Sunday

BIG BEAR BUTT CRUISE

11 LEGGED LAKE TOUR

Start: Elk Rapids - Cherryland Middle School, 707 E 3rd St Distance: 14.2, 31, 57.5 m Fee: $35 Ind/$75 Fam, till 8/2 $40/$80, DOE Healthy breakfast featuring MI Farmboy Flapjacks. Scenic routes around quaint villages, picturesque orchards and the beautiful Chain OLakes including Torch. Delicious lunch upon your return. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Chalfonte Foundation & Michigan Donor Family Council | Rich & Cindy Giannini (586) 979-7135 | [email protected] www.11leggedlaketour.weebly.com 8/16 Saturday

Start: DeWitt - Redeemer United Methodist Church, 13980 Shavey Rd Distance: 20, 45, 75 m Fee: $30, after 7/31 $35, DOE Ride North Lansing and Clinton County countryside in support of HFH of Lansing and Clinton County. SAG support. Rest stops, restrooms and snacks included. Eat lunch at DeWitt Ox Roast. Free T-shirt if registered by 7/31. Great DALMAC Training Ride. 5th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Habitat for Humanity Lansing & Clinton County | Ginny Noble (517) 374-1313 | [email protected] www.habitatlansing.org 8/17 Sunday

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BIKE TO BUILD

Start: Birmingham - The Surnow Building, 320 Martin St Distance: 1/2 m Fee: $45 , DOE The Birmingham Bike Festival hosts the 2014 Michigan State Criterium Championship! Join us for USA Cycling sanctioned races, family, children, and charity races. Visit Shain Park for live music, vendors, bike demos, giveaways, and a kids fair! 4th Annual. Tags: MBRA Race, Criterium Max: 750 Helmets: R Wolverine Sports Club | Nina Tocco (586) 206-8358 | [email protected] www.birminghambikefestival.org 8/24 Sunday

BIRMINGHAM BIKE FESTIVAL

Start: Warren - Macomb Bike and Fitness, 28411 Schoenherr Distance: 10, 25, 35 Fee: $2 DOE Benefits Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society. 25 and 35 mile routes take you along Lake St. Clair on Jefferson Ave and Lake Shore Dr, rest stop at the 1/2 way, 10 mile route on secondary roads. Complimentary lunch served following the ride. 4th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Macomb Bike and Fitness | Jeff Radke (586) 756-5400 | [email protected] www.macombbike.com

PEDAL FOR PAWS

Start: Swartz Creek - Assenmachers Cycling Center, 8053 Miller Rd Distance: 20, 34, 56, 66, 100 m Fee: $15 Ind/$35 Fam, after 8/1 $20/$45, DOE A popular multi-distance ride on generally good low traffic roads through the farm lands and villages of mid Michigan, Started in 1980, it has become one of Michigans premier century rides and a popular DALMAC warm-up event. 35th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Genesee Wanderers Bicycle Club | Matt Assenmacher (810) 635-7844 | [email protected] www.Assenmachers.com

ASSENMACHER 100

Start: Memphis - Memphis Junior High School, 34130 Bordman Rd Distance: 23, 40, 60, 100 m Fee: TBD, DOE The Peach of a ride traverses the countryside of rural Macomb and St Clair counties. The terrain is lush farmlan, orchards and forests. Rest stops are plentiful and stocke with fruit, drinks and homemade cookies. Lunch is served at the finish. 42nd Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 750 Helmets: R Slow Spokes Bicycle Club | Paul Wilhelm (586) 697-5075 | [email protected] www.slowspokes.org

PEACH OF A RIDE

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8/27 - 8/31 Wednesday - Sunday Start: East Lansing, 4301 Farm Lane Distance: 280 to 400 m Fee: $195 - $215, No DOE DALMAC is Michigans great end-of-summer bicycle camping tour. Four routes wind northward through Michigans small towns, from East Lansing to up north destinations, ending in Mackinaw City or St. Ignace in the U.P. Ride the Mackinac Bridge by bike! Since 1973. Tags: Road Tour Max: 2000 Helmets: R Tri County Bicycle Association | Patricia Trudgen (517) 339-2831 | [email protected] www.dalmac.org 8/30 Saturday

DALMAC

September
9/1 Monday Start: Grand Haven - Rock n Road Cycle, 300 N 7th St Distance: 100 k, 61 m Fee: Free, No 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 Grand Haven by 7:15 am to split in groups, leave at 7:30 SHARP. 7th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Rock n Road Cycle | Tim Meyer (616) 846-2800 | [email protected] www.rocknroadcycle.com/rides 9/6 Satruday

9/6 Saturday

LABOR DAY CANADIAN CENTURY

Start: Milford - Bakers of Milford, 2025 S Milford Rd Distance: 30 k Fee: $35 Ind, after 6/17 $50, DOE Scenic course with beautiful dirt roads taking you into Proud Lake & Highland Recreational Areas and Historic Downtown Milford on a shaded roller coaster of hills. Pre & post race sports massages! Expo on Friday 3PM-6PM. 14th Annual. Tags: Mtn. Bike - XC, Mtn. Bike - Race, Mtn. Bike - Endurance Max: NA Helmets: E Huron Valley Athletic Club | Doug Klingensmith (248) 735-7000 | [email protected] www.laborday30k.com

LABOR DAY 30K

Start: Ithaca - Woodland City Park, 400 W Center Distance: Varies by category, 30 min - 60 min Fee: $25 pre-registration, day of $30, DOE The sixth annual Ithaca Grand Prix of Cyclocross is slated to once again kick off the Michigan cross calendar on Saturday, September 6, 2014! Come join us for a fun, safe, and family-friendly event. MTBs are allowed WITHOUT bar ends, USAC-sanctioned. 6th Annual. Tags: MBRA Race - Cyclocross Max: NA Helmets: R Team Sandbag (USAC) | Brian Hancock (989) 714-5331 | [email protected] www.IthacaGP.blogspot.com 9/7 Sunday

ITHACA GRAND PRIX OF CYCLOCROSS

Start: Kalazmazoo - Western Michigan University: Parkview Campus Distance: None Fee: Free, DOE Informal gathering of recumbent bike/trike owners and interested public. Share information and test rides on campus road network, or into adjacent neighborhood. Free and open to the public. East parking lot, Engineering campus. 10-2:30 any time. Tags: Other Max: NA Helmets: E Wolverbents | Paul Pancella (269) 373-5413 | [email protected] www.wolverbents.org

MICHIGAN RECUMBENT RALLY WEST

Start: Paw Paw - Van Buren County Human Services Building, 801 Hazen St Distance: 22, 39, 60 m Fee: $15, after 8/22 $20, DOE This tour travels past lush vineyards and orchards at the peak of harvest season. Cyclists pass by woodlands, rivers, lakes and neighboring Villages. Fruit, juice, PB & J, and homemade cookies are served. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Paw Paw Service League | Donna Oas (269) 657-6309 | [email protected] www.wineandharvestfestival.com

VINEYARD CLASSIC BICYCLE TOUR

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9/13 Saturday

Start: Ferrysburg - Ferrysburyburg Coast Guard Park, 18161 North Shore Rd Distance: See website Fee: See website, DOE Enjoy the autumn colors while biking through wooded acreage, farms, along lakes, beaches & rivers, and charming lakeside communities. There are numerous parks to rest and enjoy the views. Routes to accommodate the recreational to experienced riders. 3rd Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Grand Haven & Spring Lake Rotary Clubs | Bill Bassow [email protected] www.northbankbiketour.com 9/13 Saturday

NORTH BANK BIKE TOUR

9/13 Saturday

Start: Harbor Springs - Birchwood Inn, 7291 S Lake Shore Dr Distance: 20, 45, 60 Fee: $25 Ind, after 9/11 $30, DOE Tunnel of Trees, (M-119) is a part of each route. Views of Lake Michigan, low traffic roads, sag wagon, rural green scenery, great cookies, fruit and snacks at rest stops, awesome lunch tops it off. Lodging packages at host property available. 24th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Birchwood Inn (231) 526-2151 | [email protected] www.birchwoodinn.com/specialevents.html 9/13 Saturday

HARBOR SPRINGS CYCLING CLASSIC

Start: Frankenmuth - Frankenmuth Brewery, 425 S Main St Distance: 30, 50 m Fee: $25 , DOE A loop, road route that meanders on beautiful country roads and through small towns with occasional views of the Cass river. The $25 registration fee includes lunch and beer tasting. 2nd Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 250 Helmets: R BikeMich | Evon (248) 289-6789 | [email protected] www.bikemich.com 9/13 - 9/14 Saturday - Sunday

ICH LIEBE BIER! BIKE RIDE

Start: Edmore - Fred Meijer Heartland Trail Trailhead, Forest Ave Distance: Personal goal based on rider age Fee: $5 Ind/$20 Fam, DOE A ride tailored for the novice or experienced rider. Come and ride the paved scenic rural rail trail through central Montcalm County. The riding conditions are ideal for the whole family. There are no set mileages, let your age be your goal. 1st Annual. Tags: Trail Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Friends of the Fred Meijer Heartland Trail/ Fence Rider Museum | Ron Sorensen (989) 352-6179 | [email protected] www.montcalm.org/trail 9/13 Saturday

RIDE YOUR AGE RIDE

9/14 Sunday

Start: Mackinaw City - Mackinaw City Recreation Complex, 501 West Central Ave Distance: 25, 50, 75 and 100 m Fee: $20-$25 per day/event, DOE Four inland and shoreline routes available with marked routes to direct you. SAG safety wagons patrol the routes and designated rest areas. Incredible scenery and a light cook-out lunch at rides end. On Sunday, ride over the amazing Mackinac Bridge (riders over 13 only). Since 1994. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: E Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce | Kelly Vieau (231) 436-5574 | [email protected] www.mackinawchamber.com 9/13 Saturday

BIG MAC FALL SCENIC BIKE TOUR & MACKINAC BRIDGE RIDE

Start: Holland - Holland State Park, Lakeshore Dr Distance: 4, 38, 50 m Fee: $10 Child/$25 Adult, DOE Spokes for Folks Bike Ride. Come out and support MAHPERD for their Student Scholarship and Member Services. This is a fun bike ride starting at Holland State Park. Ride choices include a 4 m, 38 m and 50 m options. All ages included! Tags: Trail Tour Max: NA Helmets: R MAHPERD | Roger Jackson (517) 347-0485 | [email protected] www.mimahperd.org 9/14 Sunday

MAHPERD SPOKES FOR FOLKS BIKE RIDE

Start: Dearborn Heights, 23302 W Warren Ave Distance: 12, 24, 35, 50, 75, 100 m Fee: $25 Ind/$45 Fam, after 9/5 $35/$55, DOE PEAC believes that Everyone Can Ride and the 22nd Annual Celebration of Cycling is truly for everyone! Routes range from a traffic-free 12 mile route up to a challenging 100 mile route. SAG supported, rest-stops and lunch are provided. 22nd Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Programs to Educate All Cyclists | Liz Horvat (734) 680-5573 | [email protected] www.bikeprogram.org 9/14 Sunday

CELEBRATION OF CYCLING

Start: Kinross - Great Lakes Electric Parking lot, Kinross Lake Rd Distance: 12.7 m Fee: $15 w/o shirt, $20 w/ shirt, DOE This is a Time Trial event to raise money for the Livestrong Foundation. It takes place in the Beautiful Eastern Upper Penisula. we ride in honor of Philo TAG Budlong who was a P.O.W. and Avid Cyclist who lost his battle with Cancer. 6th Annual. Tags: Road Competitive, Mtn. Bike Time Trial Max: 150 Helmets: R Pro Sports | Dave Bourgeault (906) 632-8161 | [email protected]

TAG TIME TRIAL

Start: Alto, 6047 Linfield Ave SE Distance: 12, 21, 50 Fee: $25 Ind/$30 Fam, DOE The Ride-for-Warriors is a one day bicycling event in honor ofthe brave men and women that fight and have fought for our freedom. 3rd Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Ride for Warriors | Ellen Seese (616) 821-9554 | [email protected] www.sites.google.com/site/rideforwarriors

RIDE FOR WARRIORS

Start: NA Distance: 15, 25, 40, 62, 100 m Fee: $15 Ind/$30 Fam, day of $20/$30, DOE County on routes of 25, 40, 62 and 100 miles at the beginning of the Harvest Season. Ride goes through small towns and past farms, fields and woodlands. Tags: NA Max: NA Helmets: Rolling Prairie Lions Club | Ron King (219) 778-4568 | [email protected] www.rollingprairielions.org
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HARVEST BICYCLE CENTURY TOUR

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9/21 Sunday

9/14 Sunday

Start: Ypsilanti - Corner Brewery, 720 Norris Distance: 15-20 m Fee: TBD, No DOE Taco Tour Siete will start from the Corner Brewery, visits 6 taquerias, and return to the Corner for a special pour of beer. 15-20 miles. Registration cost includes food and swag. Riders have the option of choosing meat or veg tacos. [email protected]. 7th Annual. Tags: Other Max: 150 Helmets: E Bike Ypsi | Tom Lennon (734) 330-0550 | [email protected] www.bikeypsi.org 9/20 Saturday

TACO TOUR SIETE

9/20 Saturday

Start: Detroit - Roosevelt Park, 2200 Michigan Ave Distance: 30 m, 100 km Fee: $35-$70 depending on date, DOE The Tour de Troit is a bike ride that explores some of Detroits historic areas, views many of its most breathtaking sights, and provides bicyclists a unique opportunity to legally take over city streets. 2013s ride attracted 6,000 riders. 13th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Tour de Troit | Kelli Kavanaugh (313) 338-8687 | [email protected] www.tour-de-troit.org 9/20 Saturday

TOUR DE TROIT

Start: Brighton - Dodge Pavilion, Island Lake Recreation Area, 6312 Kensington Rd Distance: 5, 9 m mtn trls; 12, 24 m road Fee: $25, after 6/15 $30, DOE Mountain Bike riders may choose from the 5 and 9 mile loops or combine them and continue to ride all day between 9 am and 3 pm. For those of you who would prefer to ride on paved roads, choose either our 12 or 24 mile routes. Tags: Road Tour, Mtn. Bike Tour Max: 300 Helmets: R National Multiple Sclerosis Society, MI Chapter | Laura James (248) 936-0348 | [email protected] www.bikeMSmi.org 9/20 - 9/27 Saturday - Saturday Start: Lansing - Various locations throughout Michigan Distance: Varies by event Fee: Varies by event, DOE Enjoy the trails at one of the many events at state parks and other venues during Michigan Trails Week. Events include rail trail bike rides, mountain biking excursions and many other trail-related activities. Event listings at www.mi.gov/trailsweek. 3rd Annual. Tags: Road Tour, Trail Tour, Mtn. Bike Tour Max: NA Helmets: E Michigan Department of Natural Resources | Maia Turek (989) 225-7904 | [email protected] www.michigan.gov/trailsweek 9/21 Sunday

BIKE MS: GREAT LAKES FALL BREAKAWAY RIDE

Start: Suttons Bay - Suttons Bay High School, 500 South Elm St Distance: 20, 40, 65, 100 m Fee: $25 Ind/$60 Fam, higher after 6/30, DOE Ride beautiful Leelanau County on excellent roads by orchards, wineries and through quaint villages. The scenic terrain varies from flat to rolling with a few challenging hills on each route, So come, ride and enjoy this wonderful peninsula! Tags: Road Tour Max: 1200 Helmets: R Cherry Capital Cycling Club | Ray Landfair (231) 944-4199 | [email protected] https://cccc.clubexpress.com 9/21 Sunday

LEELANANU HARVEST TOUR

Start: Sylvania - Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd Distance: 10, 31, 62, 100 Fee: $25, after 9/15 $30, DOE Ride traverses varied terrain of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Shorter loops are flat. Longer routes enter Michigans Irish Hills region. Rest stops for all with lunch on longer routes. All routes are marked with pavement arrows. 42nd Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Maumee Valley Adventurers & Toledo Bikes! | Bob Beach (419) 867-9424 | [email protected] www.mvadventurers.org 9/21 Sunday

IRISH HILLS TOUR

MICHIGAN TRAILS WEEK

Start: Harbor Springs - Boyne Highlands Resort, 600 Highlands Dr Distance: 30 m + options for more Fee: $50 ride, $150 hotel package, DOE This is not a race! Biketemberfest is a scenic 30 mile fall color bicycle ride and a weekend of parties in one of the most beautiful areas of Michigan. Approximately 400 outdoor enthusiasts gather each year to take part in this fun filled weekend. 7th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 500 Helmets: E Zoo-De-Mackinac, Inc. | Greg Drawbaugh (313) 821-8414 | [email protected] www.zoo-de-mack.com

FALL FRENZY/BIKETEMBERFEST

Start: Muskegon - Downtown Heritage Landing Distance: 6.5 m Fee: $20 minimum donation, t-shit included, DOE Join us in funding research to cure Parkinsons disease! Learn the benefits that can be gained through the motion of pedaling as we host a group bike ride along Muskegon Lake. This is an approximately 6.5 mil, non-competitive, untimed bike ride. Registration begins at 1:00 pm. 4th Annual. Tags: Road Tour, MBRA Race - Tour (non-competitive), Trail Tour Max: NA Helmets: NR Generation Care and The Van Andel Institute | Cassie Miesch (616) 935-3321 | [email protected] www.generationcare.org/news/community-special-events/ pedaling-parkinsons 9/21 Saturday

PEDALING FOR PARKINSONS

Start: Gladstone - Gladstone Highschool, 2100 State Highway M35 Distance: 13, 40, 78, 100 Fee: $25 Adv w/shirt $20 Late w/o shirt, DOE This cycling tour for the entire family is sure to be a day full of great food and fun; so sign up today! Each route is designed to fit the riders ability. This is a fun, touring event and not a race. 13th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: E Delta County Chamber of Commerce | Sheila Krueger (906) 786-2192 | [email protected] www.deltami.org

DELTA COUNTY CENTURY RIDE

Start: Greenville - Klackle Orchards, 11466 W Carson City Rd Distance: 33 m (road), 19 m (mtb) Fee: $30 - $35, after 9/1, $40, DOE The Tour de Donut road/MTB bike race is a spoof on the Tour de France. This appetizing 30 mile bike race is a fun race with rest stops every 10 miles where racers can get water, fruit, first aid, use the bathroom and get delectable DONUTS. Tags: Road Tour, Road Competitive, Mtn. Bike Tour, Mtn. Bike Race Max: 750 Helmets: R Klackle Orchards Family Fun Farm | Steve Klackle (616) 754-9223 | [email protected] www.klackleorchards.com

LE TOUR DE DONUT

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9/27 Saturday

Start: Big Rapids - North End Park, 1050 N End Park Distance: choose 13,26,52 or 100 m Fee: $40 Ind/$35 Group, day of $50, DOE Enjoy a scenic ride with fabulous fall colors on the White Pine/ Pere Marquette Trails. Trail is paved. This ride is more than just a cycling event it is a awesome way for the whole family to support and help raise money to fight childhood hunger. 3rd Annual. Tags: Trail Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Angels of Action | Joni Thompson (734) 716-2121 | [email protected] www.angelsofaction.org 9/27 Saturday

THE ANGEL RIDE, UP TO 100 MILE BIKE RIDE

October 12, 2014

www.tourdelivingston.org

Save the Date

Start: Ypsilanti - Rolling Hills County Park, 7660 Stoney Creek Distance: 100 meters & 50 meters Fee: $25, day of $35, DOE Scenic Fall Ride through Washtenaw and Lenawee Counties. Lunch at the end of the ride with rest/refreshment stops on the course. Proceeds to benefit local childrens causes. 3rd Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Kiwanis Ann Arbor Morning Edition | Bela Sipos (734) 358-1055 | [email protected] www.magicalmysterybiketour.wordpress.com 9/27 Saturday

MAGICAL MYSTERY BICYCLE TOUR

Friday, November 21st Downtown Lansing

www.LMB.org/parade

SILVER BELLS ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE BICYCLE FLOAT

9/27 Saturday

Start: Auburn Hills - Riverside Park, Conner Auburn Rd & Squirrel Rd Distance: 5-40 m Fee: $25 per rider, DOE Enjoy a scenic ride on Oakland Countys five community Clinton River Trail at the 10th Annual FCRT Fall Classic. Auburn Hills Riverside Park registration, shirt, breakfast, lunch & displays. Route includes rest stop, trail map provided. 10th Annual. Tags: Trail Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Friends of the Clinton River Trail | John Hensler (248) 506-0942 | [email protected] www.clintonrivertrail.org 9/27 Saturday

CLINTON RIVER TRAIL FALL CLASSIC

Start: Ann Arbor - Midwest Bike & Tandem, 1691 Plymouth Rd Distance: 18 mile group ride Fee: Free, DOE 9am group ride. From 11am to 2pm there will be recumbent displays, literature/handouts, buying your first recumbent talk at 11am & 1pm, test rides, used recumbents for sale. Tags: Road Tour, Other Max: NA Helmets: R Wolver-Bent Recumbent Cyclists | Bob Krzewinski (734) 487-9058 | [email protected] www.wolverbents.org 9/27 Saturday

FALL RECUMBENT RENDEZVOUS

9/27 - 9/28 Saturday - Sunday

2014 TRAIN~N~WHEELS BIKE TOUR

Start: Durand - Eastside of Sandula Clock Distance: 3, 32, 56, 100 m Fee: $15 Ind/$40 Fam, after 9/1 $20/$45, DOE Train~N~Wheels Bike Tour is a recreational ride through Shiawassee County to support the National Railroad Memorial to be built in Diamond District Park, Durand. 5th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 500 Helmets: E National Railroad Memorial, Inc. | Jan Brownson (989) 791-1046 | [email protected] www.nationalrailroadmemorial.org

Start: Bay City - Bay City State Recreation Area, 3582 State Park Dr Distance: 5 m Fee: Free, DOE Pedal in the Park is a family-friendly bike ride along the Rail Trail within Bay City State Recreation Area. Learn about local recreation opportunities like archery, birding, bike maintenance, roller blading and more at Rec 101 Brake Stations. Tags: Trail Tour Max: NA Helmets: E Michigan Department of Natural Resources | Valerie Blaschka (989) 667-0717 | [email protected] www.michigan.gov/baycity 9/27 - 9/28 Saturday - Sunday

PEDAL IN THE PARK

Start: Comstock Park - Comstock Park (5/3 Ball Park), 4500 West River Drive NE Distance: 92, 184 Fee: $75 , No DOE An Epic 2 day, 184 mile color tour, of the entire Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park from Grand Rapids to Cadillac and back. Half is UNPAVED. The hardest trail ride youll ever love! All proceeds go to further trail development (FWPT). 11th Annual. Tags: Trail Tour Max: 100 Helmets: R Friends of the White Pine Trail | Dennis Hamel (616) 258-3868 | [email protected] www.tourwpt.org 9/27 Saturday

TOUR OF THE WHITE PINE TRAIL

Start: Frankenmuth - Harvey Kern Pavilion, 601 Weiss St Distance: 30, 50, 75, 100 m each day Fee: $25 1-day/$30 2-day, til 6/15 $30/40, DOE This route starts and finishes in Frankenmuth, Michigans Little Bavaria. You will enjoy this fast, flat route while riding through the serene roads and quaint towns such as Vassar, Mayville, Chesaning, and Otter Lake. Tags: Road Tour Max: 600 Helmets: R National Multiple Sclerosis Society, MI Chapter | Laura James (248) 936-0348 | [email protected] www.bikeMSmi.org

BIKE MS: GREAT LAKES BAVARIAN BREAKAWAY RIDE

Start: Whitmore Lake - Various; Bikes are invited to start on Lakelands T, near the address of 10655 Hamburg Rd Distance: Varies Fee: Free, No DOE In celebration of Michigan Trails Week (Sept 20-27) join us at Lakelands Trail State Park for the Third Annual run, walk, and bike event. Bike ride begins in Hamburg & ends in Pinckney. Pinckney will host a Recreational Activity Fair. 3rd Annual. Tags: Trail Tour Max: 5 Helmets: E Putnam & Hamburg Twp., MI DNR (734) 426-4913 | [email protected] www.hamburg.mi.us 9/28 Sunday

PARK IT, ON LAKELANDS TRAIL

Start: St. Johns - St. Johns Depot, 107 East Railroad St Distance: 5,10, 30, 60 m Fee: $15 Ind/$30 Fam, after 9/1 $20/$40, DOE This ride is cooperatively sponsored by Clinton Northern Railway and the Friends of the CIS Railtrail. All paved roads through beautiful mid-Michigan countryside. Apples, donuts and cider at rest stops and full meal at end of ride, no extra charge. 3rd Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Clinton County Arts Council | Beth Smith (989) 224-6629 | [email protected] www.clintonnorthernrailway.org
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10/4 Saturday

Start: Lowell - Fallasburg Park Pavillion, 1124 Fallasburg Park Dr NE Distance: 17, 30, 62, 100 m Fee: $25 Ind/$50 Fam, after 9/27 $35/$70, DOE Enjoy fall colors, various distances, a pancake breakfast, cookies and fruit at rest stops, and hot soup, salad and bread for lunch until 4:00 pm. Proceeds benefit local charities (usually bicycle related) as voted on by Rapid Wheelmen members. 32nd Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Rapid Wheelmen | Shannon Mouton (616) 419-0072 | [email protected] www.rapidwheelmen.com/colorburst.html 10/11 Saturday

COLORBURST

10/18 - 10/19 Saturday - Sunday Start: Eastpointe - Eastside Teen Outreach, 15800 E 10 Mile Rd Distance: 60, 120 m Fee: See website, DOE Who wouldnt go To Hell and Back for youth? Ride from Eastpointe to Hell (Michigan) Saturday & back on Sunday. Challenging route has paved & dirt roads and plenty of hills. Ride there, back or both ways! Proceeds to benefit SE Macomb County teens. Tags: Road Tour, Other Max: NA Helmets: R Eastside Teen Outreach | Doug Trocino (586) 447-8336 | [email protected] www.ToHellAndBackRide.com 10/18 Saturday

TO HELL AND BACK

9/28 Sunday

Start: Midland - Stratford Woods, 3922 E Ashman St No description Distance: 1.5 m to 2.0 m Fee: $25, day of $30, DOE Tags: Cyclocross Max: NA Helmets: R Revolution Racing | Ben Rollenhagen [email protected] www.bikereg.com/Net/17357 9/28 Sunday

BIG BAD WOLF CX RACE

Start: Warren - Macomb Bike and Fitness, 28411 Schoenherr Distance: 10, 25, 35 Fee: $3 DOE Entry fee benefits Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Scenic route along Lake St. Clair on Jefferson Ave and Lake Shore Dr. Rest stop available. Complimentary lunch served following the ride. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Macomb Bike and Fitness | Jeff Radke (586) 756-5400 | [email protected] www.macombbike.com 10/12 Sunday

MACOMB BIKE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS RIDE

Start: Detroit - Historic Fort Wayne, 6325 W Jefferson Distance: Approx 2 mile course done in laps Fee: $25, day of $30, DOE Join us for the 5th annual MACX as we bring CX racers from all over the region to compete on THE most unique course in the Cyclocross world. Registration opens in September but start training early for the BEST Cycloross race in the state of Michigan 6th Annual. Tags: MBRA Race, Cyclocross Max: 400 Helmets: R Beatthetrain LLC | Andrew Staub [email protected] | www.Beatthetrain.com

MAD ANTHONY CYCLOCROSS CLASSIC

Start: Three Oaks - Three Oaks Elementary School, One Oak St Distance: 15, 25, 37, 50, 62, 75, 100 m Fee: $30 until 12/31, Max of $45, No DOE Tour of the orchards, forest and wine country in and around Three Oaks, Michigan and Northwest Indiana. The ACC is a recreational and social tour for families and casual cyclists as well as serious cyclists looking for a challenging century. 41st Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 6 Helmets: E Three Oaks Spokes Bicycle Club | Bryan Volstorf (269) 756-3361 | [email protected] www.applecidercentury.com

APPLE CIDER CENTURY TOUR

Start: Clay - Clay Twp. Park Pavilion, 4710 Pte. Tremble Distance: 24, 40 m water view Fee: $20, after 10/5 $3 DOE This is a great all paved ride and a ferry ride to Harsens Island. Most of the bike ride is done on Harsens Island with a great view of the water, Lunch is included at the end of ride. 5th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Greater Algonac Chamber | Bob/Laura Weisenbaugh [email protected] 10/12 Sunday

GREATER ALGONAC CHAMBER FALL COLOR BIKE TOUR

January 2015
1/1 Thursday Start: Ypsilanti - Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St Distance: 6 to 8 m Fee: Free, DOE Get the year off right by riding in the first hour or the New Year! Ride on low traffic residential streets. Lights (front and rear) mandatory. Tags: NA Max: NA Helmets: Bike Ypsi | Bob Krzewinski (734) 487-9058 | [email protected] www.bikeypsi.org 1/1 Thursday

FIRST RIDE IN THE FIRST HOUR

October
10/4 Saturday

Start: Brighton - Mt Brighton, 4141 Bauer Rd Distance: 5, 10, 27, 38, 62, 100 m Fee: $35 Ind (w/meal), after 10/10 $45, DOE The Howell Rotary offers a fully supported bike tour thru scenic Livingston Co. enjoy breakfast and lunch while viewing the spectacular colors along scenic routes. Including parks, paved rail trails and the best road routes in the area! 7th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 2000 Helmets: R Howell Rotary Club | Peter Bowen (810) 494-3000 | [email protected] www.tourdelivingston.org 10/12 Sunday

TOUR DE LIVINGSTON

Start: Boyne City - Boyne City High School, 1035 Boyne Ave Distance: 20, 45, 60 m Fee: $45, No DOE The Gravel Grinder will be a gravel road race like nothing you could have imagined. This event will debut October 4th, 2014 and will always be the first Saturday in October and is limited to 2000 riders. Tags: Mtn. Bike Competitive, Cyclocross Max: 2000 Helmets: R Northern Michigan Cycling Club | Paul Nicholls (231) 675-0789 | [email protected] www.michiganmountainmayhem.com/mmmgravelgrinder
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MICHIGAN MOUNTAIN MAYHEM GRAVEL GRINDER

Start: Clarkston - American Legion Post 63, 8047 Ortonville Rd Distance: 7 & 16 m Fee: $15 adults, $10 Seniors/Juniors, DOE Start the New Year off with a beautiful winter wonderland ride on the snow covered back roads north of Clarkston. Please come early for a warming bowl of chilli or soup before venturing out into the cold. 25th Annual. Tags: Mtn. Bike Tour Max: 300 Helmets: R Flying Rhino Cycling Club | Mary Mickalich (248) 625-7000 | [email protected] www.flyingrhinocc.com 1/19 Monday

POLAR RHINO RIDE

Start: Ypsilanti - Corner Brewery, 720 Norris Distance: 15, 35 Fee: Free, DOE Celebrate fall, bicycles, fun, and friends at the Bike Ypsi Fall Ride. We have a 15 mile road and dirt, and a 30 mile road (lengths may be longer). Bike shops at the corner at noon- get your bike checked out by specialists. Socialize afterwards.8th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: E Bike Ypsi | Kristen Cuhran (734) 330-0550 | [email protected] www.bikeypsi.org

BIKE YPSI FALL RIDE

Start: Detroit - Wayne State University, 495 Ferry Mall Distance: 10 m Fee: Free, DOE Join Tour de Troit and Detroit City Council Member Ken Cockrel, Jr. in a cycling celebration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. This is a free ride, but registration is required. Families are encouraged. 2nd Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R Tour de Troit | Kelli Kavanaugh (313) 338-8687 | [email protected] www.tour-de-troit.org

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MEMORIAL BIKE RIDE

FIXING A FLAT
BASIC TOOLS:
Spare tube
Tire lever Pump or inflator 6 crescent wrench (if wheels bolted on) Patch kit

BEFORE YOU RIDE

A is for Air B

ABC Quick Check

THEFT PREVENTION
Precautions:

Any lock can be broken, given enough time and the right tools, but there are ways to reduce the theft risk.

Inate tires to rated pressure listed on sidewall of tire Use a tire gauge to insure proper tire pressure Check for damage to tread and sidewall; replace damaged tire
Inspect brake pads for wear; replace if less than

RELEASE BRAKES:
A) On side-pull brakes there is usually a tensionrelease lever on side. B) On cantilever brakes remove cable from arm.

is for Brakes

REMOVE WHEEL:
Unlock quick-release lever or loosen wheel nuts and remove wheel from frame.

C is for Cranks, Chain and Cassette

remains Check pad adjustment; make sure they do not rub tire or dive into spokes Check brake-lever travel; with brakes applied, you need at least 1 between the lever and handlebar Make sure crank bolts are tight; lube only the threads, nothing else Check chain for wear; 12 links should measure no more than 12-1/8 long If chain skips on freewheel or cassette, you may need an adjustment or new chain and freewheel/cassette Wheel hubs need to be tight in the bike frame; your hub quick release should engage at 90 Hub quick releases should point to the back of the bike to ensure they dont catch on anything (releasing the wheel) Inspect brake quick releases to ensure that brake cables have been re-engaged
Take a quick ride to ensure derailleurs and brakes are working properly Inspect the bike for loose or broken parts; tighten, x, or replace them before you ride Pay extra attention to during the rst few miles

If at all possible, take your bike indoors with you; next best is locking it where you can still see it. Otherwise, lock your bike in a highly visible area as close to your destination as possible. Always lock your bike, even if youre just going to be gone for a minute or two; stealing an unlocked or improperly locked bike only takes a few seconds. Never lock just your bikes front wheel; youll come back to nd just the front wheel. Lock your frame and wheels to something solid and permanent; a thief can lift a bike over and off a sign post. Take anything removable unlocked wheels, seats, computers, lights, bike bags, etc. with you; if you can remove it, anyone can.

Locks & Cables:

U locks are the strongest; cable locks are only a minor deterrent to a bike thief. If you can, remove your front wheel and U-lock it to the rear wheel and the frame so that you ll the U of your U-lock. You can add cables, locking quick-releases, and/or seatpost bolts to secure your wheels and seat. Try to lock your bike to: A bike rack, when available. (Inverted-U bike racks have two points of contact, making it less likely your bike will fall over.) Dont lock or cable your bike to: Fire hydrants or police and re call boxes, electric trafc-signal poles, poles in bus or loading zones, or crowding an intersection, trees, or handicap ramps.

UNSEAT TIRE:
Use tire irons to unseat tire from rim on one side only.

Quick is for Quick Releases

REMOVE TUBE:
Reach in to tire and pull tube out. Generally rst pull opposite the valve stem.

is for Check it over

CHECK TIRE/ TUBE:

SIGNS AND SIGNALS

Obey all stop signs and signals; cyclists are not exempt from trafc laws. Signal your intentions clearly and in plenty of time. Signal left turns by extending your left arm straight out to the left. Signal right turns with an upturned left arm or an extended right arm. Signal stopping or slowing by extending your left arm straight down with your palm facing rearward.

Serial Numbers & Registration:

Check the tire and tube for embedded objects such as glass, nails, etc.

INSTALL NEW TUBE:

Even if the police recover your stolen bike, you wont get it back without the serial number; they need proof of ownership. If your bike-shop salesperson, DOEsnt show you your new bikes serial number on the frame and on the sales paperwork, ask for it. Some communities will register the serial number to help you recover your stolen bike.

Slightly inate tube to give it shape. Put valve stem in rst.

PUT TIRE ON RIM:

Work tire back on rim, making sure not to pinch tube between rim and tire. Start with section by valve. Push valve upwards to make sure it is not caught between tire and rim.

Left Turn

Right Turn
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Slowing

ANATOMY OF A BIKE
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Look for your bicycles serial number in these locations.

PUMP TIRE:
Use your pump or inator to re-inate the tire.

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In Case of Theft:
File a police report at the local police station, with details of the theft, including your bikes serial number, and request a case number. Cite the case and serial numbers whenever you communicate with the police. Follow up by phone periodically to see if your bike has been recovered. If you have purchased scheduled item insurance on your bike, contact your insurance agent. Otherwise, you must weigh the cost versus benets of ling a homeowners-insurance claim.

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REPLACE WHEEL:

Put the wheel back into the frame. Remember to close the quick release mechanism or tighten wheel nuts for the wheel. Also remember to reattach your brakes.

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Saddle Stem Handlebars Brake/Shifters Headlight Front Brake Tire Rim Spokes Front Hub Pedals

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Crank Arm Chain Ring Chain Rear Derailleur Cassette/Freewheel & Rear Hub Fender Rear Brake Reector Seat Post Front Derailleur Fork

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LMB MEMBER SHOPS, CLUBS, & ORGANIZATIONS

SHOPS
Adrian Lock & Bike, Adrian adrianlockandbike.com Al Petri & Sons Bycycles, Woodhaven, Lincoln Park petribikes.com Als Quick-Release, Davison alsquickrelease.com Alger Bikes, Grand Rapids algerbikes.com American Cycle & Fitness, Grosse Pointe Woods, Okemos, Assenmacher Cycles, Swartz Creek assenmachers.com Bicycle Headquarters, Inc, Midland bicyclehq.com Bike Tech Solutions, Ionia Bike Ypsi, Ypsilanti bike.ypsi.org Breakaway Bicycles, Portage breakawaybicycles.com Brick Wheels, Traverse City brickwheels.com Continental Bike Shop * Hazel Park Cycle Path, Menominee cyclepath360.com Dennys Central Park Bicycles, Okemos
dennyscentralparkbikes.com continentalbikeshop.com *LIFE MEMBER
Macomb Twp., Sterling Heights,Walled Lake, Royal Oak, Pontiac americancycleandfitness.com

Huron Valley Athletic Club, Highland hvs.org Kalamazoo Bicycle Club, Kalamazoo kalamazoobicycleclub.org Macatawa Cycling Club * Holland hollandhundred.com Miller Canfield Cyclists, Detroit North Country Bike Club Boyne City Rapid Wheelmen Inc, Grand Rapids lmb.org/rapidwheels Revolution Racing, Saginaw revolutionracing.jimdo.com Shoreline Cycling Club, Ludington shorelinecyclingclub.org Sleeping Bear Cycling Club, Beulah Slow Spokes Bicycle Club, Sterling Heights lmb.org/spokes Three Oaks Spokes Inc * Three Oaks
applecidercentury.com *LIFE MEMBER homestead.com/Main.html

Michiana Bicycle Association, Granger, IN mbabike.com Michigan Coast Riders, Grandville michigancoastriders.com Michigan United Tandem Society * Statewide
sites.google.com/site/mutsclub *LIFE MEMBER

*LIFE MEMBER

Detroit Bike City, Detroit detroitbikecity.org Delta County Chamber of Commerce, Escanaba deltami.org Dickinson County Bike Path, Iron Mountain Friends of the Blue Star Trail, Casco Twp fotbst.org Friends of Clare County Parks & Recreation, Harrison
clarecountyrecreation.org

Eastside Teen Outreach, Eastpointe eastsideteenoutreach.org Frankenmuth Morning Rotary Club, Frankenmuth
fmrotary.com

dickinsoncountybikepath.org

Fraser Bicycle, Fraser fraserbicycle.com Hamilton Bicycles & Outfitters, Richmond hamiltonbikes.com Jacks Bicycle Shop, LLC, Bay City jacksbikeshop.com Loose Spokes, Grand Haven loosespokes.com Macomb Bike & Fitness, Warren Metro Bike-N-Sports, Shelby Twp, Clinton Twp Midwest Bike and Tandems, Ann Arbor midwesttandems.com Mobile Bike Repair, Three Rivers MSU Bikes, East Lansing bikes.msu.edu On Two Wheels, Jackson otwjackson.com P & T Fitness, Jackson pandtfitness.com Pedal Bicycles, Kalamazoo pedalbicycle.com Port Austin Kayak & Bike, Bad Axe Pro Sports & Cycle, Sault Ste Marie Rochester Bike Shop, Rochester rochesterbikeshop.com Rock n Road Cycle, Grand Haven, Holland rocknroadcycle.com South Lyon Cycle, South Lyon southlyoncycle.com The Hub and Back Alley Bikes, Detroit thehubofdetroit.org The Kickstand Cycling & Fitness, Sturgis Tims Bike Shop, St. Clair Shores Velo City Cycles, Holland velo-citycycles.com Village Cyclery, Schoolcraft villagecyclery.com West Michigan Bike & Fitness, Kentwood
westmichiganbike.com thekickstandsturgis.com

Tri-City Cyclists, Midland tricitycyclists.org Tri-County Bicycle Association, Lansing biketcba.org West Michigan Coast Riders, Spring Lake wmcoastriders.org Wolver-Bents Recumbent Cyclists, Statewide wolverbents.

Friends of the Clinton River Trail, Rochester clintonrivertrail.org Friends of The Fred Meijer Heartland Trail, Edmore Friends of the Kal-Haven Trail, Kalamazoo kalhaventrail.org Friends of the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail, Kalamazoo Friends of the Paint Creek Trail, Rochester Hills Friends of the Pere Marquette Rail Trail, Midland
LMB.org/pmrt pumpkinvine.org paintcreektrail.org

Friends of the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail, Inc., Goshen Grand Haven/Spring Lake Rotary Clubs, Grand Haven Grand Traverse Bike Tours, Suttons Bay suttonsbaybikes.com Grayling Rotary Club, Grayling grayling-area.com GSM Synergy Center, Portage Hands Extended Loving People - HELP, Ludington Harmony Wellness Center, Tawas City
harmonywellnesscenter.info mackinawchamber.com wishmich.org help-ministry.org

ORGANIZATIONS

Affirmations, Ferndale goaffirmations.org Aish HaTorah, Oak Park Algonac Lions Club, Algonac algonaclions.org Alzheimers Association, Harrison Twp mindovermatter2006.com American Diabetes Association, southfield diabetes.org Ann Arbor Kiwanis Morning Edition, Ann Arbor Associated Charities of Lenawee County, Adrian Benzie County Chamber of Commerce, Benzonia Benzie Sunrise Rotary Club, Beulah
benziesunriserotary.org visitbenzie.com thecharities.org

Howell Rotary Club, Howell Innate Chiropractic Center, Lansing chiropractorlansing.com Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce, Mackinaw City Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan, Brighton
mmba.org

Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society, Ann Arbor aabts.org Big Rapids Bicycle Club, Big Rapids Cascades Cycling Club, Jackson cascadescyclingclub.org Cherry Capital Cycling Club, Traverse City
cherrycapitalcyclingclub.org

Wheelhouse Detroit, Detroit wheelhousedetroit.com

CLUBS

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Clinton River Riders Bicycle Club, Fraser lmb.org/crr Cycling Saddlemen Bicycle Club, Dearborn saddlemen.org Downriver Cycling Club, Southgate lmb.org/dcc St Johns clintoncountyarts.org Flying Rhino Cycling Club, Genesee flyingrhinocc.com Cycle Safe, Grand Rapids cyclesafe.com Genesee Wanderers Bicycle Club, Flint geneseewanderers.org Danto & Company, Detroit dantos.com Gotta Ride Easy, Livonia Dawn Farms, Ypsilanti dawnfarm.org

Berrien County Cancer Service, Stevensville bccancerservice.org Michigan Trails & Greenways Alliance, Statewide Bicycle Accident Lawyers USA, Southfield michigantrails.org bicycleaccidentlawyersusa.com MMBA - Western Chapter, West Michigan wmmba.org Big Bear Butt Cruise, Kaleva bigbearbuttcruise.com Motor City Brew Tours, Troy motorcitybrewtours.com Bike Michiana Coalition, South Bend bikemichiana.org National 24 Hour Challenge, Caledonia n24hc.org Bike Tour Vacations, LLC, South Lyon biketourvacations.com National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Dimondale BIKE! (Bike Initiative Keweenaw), Hancock nationalmssociety.org bikeinitiativekeweenaw.org National Railroad Memorial, Inc, Saginaw Birchwood Inn, Harbor Springs birchwoodinn.com nationalrailroadmemorial.com Birmingham Bike Festival, Birmingham PALM, Ann Arbor lmb.org/palm birminghambikefestival.org Paw Paw Service League, Paw Paw Briggs Colegrove, P.C., Detroit briggscolegrove.com Peckham Inc, Lansing abilitytour.org CAPA-Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness, Hillsdale Priority Health, Grand Rapids priorityhealth.com capahillsdale.net Program to Educate All Cyclists, Ypsilanti bikeprogram.org Cascade Engineering, Kentwood cascadeng.com Cass River Habitat for Humanity-Vassar, Caro cassriver.com Ride for Warriors, Alto sites.google.com/site/rideforwarriors Sea to Sea, East Grand Rapids Catalyst Partners, Grand Rapids catalyst-partners.com Susan G. Komen Mid-Michigan, East Lansing Christian Adventures, Rodney cranhillranch.com komenmidmichigan.org City of Battle Creek, Battle Creek battlecreekmi.gov TART Trails, Traverse City traversetrails.org Clinton County ARTS Council - Railway Museum, Third Coast Cycling, Rockford Tour de Troit, Detroit tour-de-troit.org Zoo-De-Mackinac, Grosse Pointe Park zoo-de-mack.com

Maumee Valley Adventures, Toledo mvadventurers.org Michigan Bicycle Racing Association, Milford mbra.org Michigan Mountain Biking Association, Statewide

Advocating for safe bicycling conditions throughout Michigan requires a lot of hard work. Your support of the League of Michigan Bicyclists is a great investment in making Michigan a more bicyclefriendly state.

Join, renew, or donate today by check or credit card using the form below or through LMBs secure website:
www.LMB.org/membership
(Contact the LMB office regarding gift memberships or to make a donation in someones honor)

League of Michigan Bicyclists Membership & Donations

Becoming a LMB member ensures that full-time bicycleadvocacy professionals are protecting your interests, keeping the roads open to bicyclists, and working to educate the government and public about the benefits of cycling and the rights of bicyclists. Membership aligns you with bicyclists throughout Michigan to become part of a proven, effective, grassroots advocacy organization. There are approximately two million bicyclists in Michigan; and we all know there is greater strength in numbers especially if we all pedal together. Whether you are a racer, recreational rider, mountain biker, tourist or commuter, the League of Michigan Bicyclists represents your right to safe bicycling conditions. LMB IS WORKING TOWARD: Improved Facilities (bike lanes, sharrows, paved shoulders) Acceptance of responsible bicyclists as legitimate road users Education of bicyclists and motorists Representation of bicycling issues within all levels of govt. Policies that are properly enforced, which advance bicycling and protect the rights of bicyclists

Annual Memberships q New qRenewal qIndividual/Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30 qOrganization/Club/Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..$60 qLife-Individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$450 q Life-Organization/Club/Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1000 Additional Tax Deductible Donations

q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500 q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$250 q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$125 q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75 q Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

Name Contact Person (for Shops/Clubs/Orgs) Address City Phone E-mail Website Name on Credit Card Credit Card # Credit Card Address (q Same as Above) Expiration Date (mm/yy) Signature State Zip

MEMBER BENEFITS INCLUDE: Subscription to Michigan Bicyclist Magazine Discounts on LMB Bicycle Tours Reduced advertising rates in our magazine & Ride Calendar
Copy of annual Ride Calendar before general public Discounts on LMB merchandise E-News updates & legislative alerts Representation on bicycle-related legislation and policies Discounts at participating member shops Access to LMB staff Membership helps bring bicycle issues forward in Michigan Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law

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Please make checks payable to: League of Michigan Bicyclists Mail to: 416 S. Cedar St. Suite A Lansing, MI 48912
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Visit www.LMB.org/membership or call 888-642-4537 f  or more information.

WEST MICHIGAN JUNE 7-8, 2014 MID MICHIGAN JULY 12-13, 2014 FALL BREAKAWAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2014 BAVARIAN BREAKAWAY SEPTEMBER 27-28, 2014
Its more than a ride: Bike MS will take you farther than youve ever gone before. Its not just the miles that matter its the unforgettable journey. Join us for a fully supported event thats more than just a ride, where together we will raise money to make a difference in the lives of people living with MS.

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Register Today:bikeMSmi.org or 248.936.0343

Great Lakes Breakaway Ride 2014
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This ticket entitles Bike MS cyclist to ONE FIRST TIME FREE REGISTRATION
Register online at bikeMSmi.org or call 248.936.0343 Discount code: MIGT2R14
TICKET TO RIDE RULES & REGULATIONS Holder MUST be a rst-time cyclist Ticket is good for ONE FREE REGISTRATION with Bike MS: Michigan Chapter Ticket may only be used for non-registered Holder is still responsible for raising cyclists. Refunds will not be given to rst-year the $250 pledge minimum cyclists who are already registered.

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