We get a lot of days with a wind out of the south or southwest, and this is the route for a day like that! You should know, the first 26 miles of this ride, with a south or southwest wind, are really gonna suck. The payback is the rollers on New Lothrop/Durand Road from … Continue reading Swartz Creek Middle School to Morrice – 57 Miles; A Perfect Loop for a South or Southwest Wind
Month: February 2020
Swartz Creek Middle School – 58 Mile Cohoctah Loop
This is one of our go-to routes. Ridden on some of the best country roads southeastern Michigan has to offer. A couple of places to stop for a snack (Byron @ 15 miles, Walkerville Family Mart @ 33 miles), once you get out of Byron at mile 15, the traffic dies down to a trickle. … Continue reading Swartz Creek Middle School – 58 Mile Cohoctah Loop
Fenton High School Lake Shannon Loop
The Lake Shannon Loop, popular on Thursday evenings (6 pm) meets at the high school and is a fantastic 31-1/2 mile jaunt south of Fenton, down into Parshalville and Hartland. I'll be straight up, this route has got quite a bit of traffic on it, but it'll be quiet once you get into the Lake … Continue reading Fenton High School Lake Shannon Loop
Swartz Creek Middle School to Oak Grove – 49 Mile Loop
Every once in a while, you want a simple, quiet route. For the most part, this one's for you. It's a big square with few turns and only a couple of places where the traffic will get a little heavy. For southeastern Michigan, this is as good as we get in that respect. On this … Continue reading Swartz Creek Middle School to Oak Grove – 49 Mile Loop
Fenton High School to Brighton 64 Mile Loop
First of all, Fenton High School is a fantastic place to meet for a ride for parking alone. That said, the first few miles of roads on this one are pretty rough. Remember, this is Michigan, and the nicer neighborhoods aren't immune. Now, any time you get into the true southeast of Michigan, you're going to … Continue reading Fenton High School to Brighton 64 Mile Loop
Goodrich High School to Columbiaville 58 Miles
This is one of our favorite summertime rides - whenever we get bored with riding our usual loops back home, we pack up the SUV and head over to Goodrich high school. With only 1,700 feet of up in 58 miles, it's not too climby, but there are a few decent hills in there, too. … Continue reading Goodrich High School to Columbiaville 58 Miles
The ONLY Place to Be on a Tuesday Evening In Southeast Michigan (April – October). Ride with the Affable Hammers
The Genesee Wanderers Cycling Club rides in Lennon, along with our Affable Hammers group (no membership, it's not a club, you buy a kit from Mt Borah and wear it, you're an Affable Hammer, though it does help to be a little bit fast when wearing something that says "Hammers" on it), every Tuesday evening … Continue reading The ONLY Place to Be on a Tuesday Evening In Southeast Michigan (April – October). Ride with the Affable Hammers
Interlochen State Park to Empire to Cedar, Back to Interlochen; A Good “Second Day” Ride
Adding to the Interlochen State Park series, we've got a shorter than normal but climby in a few places 48 mile ride in store for you. As with our other routes originating in Interlochen State Park, this one isn't short on the wonderful scenery and quiet back country roads. At under 50 miles, this is … Continue reading Interlochen State Park to Empire to Cedar, Back to Interlochen; A Good “Second Day” Ride
Boyne City, Michigan: Young State Park to Bellaire to East Jordan and Back… Bring Your Climbing Bike Pt. 2
This is one fantastic bike ride - and be prepared, we're doing The Wall the proper way this time, and 50 miles into the ride. I hope you've got your climbing bike, it's 18% of pure torturous fun. I can't say enough good about this ride - it's got everything, including a coffee stop at … Continue reading Boyne City, Michigan: Young State Park to Bellaire to East Jordan and Back… Bring Your Climbing Bike Pt. 2
Boyne City, Michigan: Young State Park 70 Mile Double Loop… Bring Your Climbing Bike
Boyne City, Michigan is a phenomenal hub for fantastic cycling in the "up north" of the lower peninsula. More hills and climbs than you can shake a stick at, quiet "up north" roads (especially during the week), and a vibrant downtown (though you'll have to be careful about "in season" and pre-season - things get … Continue reading Boyne City, Michigan: Young State Park 70 Mile Double Loop… Bring Your Climbing Bike
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