For this, spectacular ride, park at the Spring Street Park in downtown Vernon and be prepared to ride some fantastic, paved country roads. About 30 miles in, stop in the town of Elsie for a break and visit Perx & Pastries for some outstanding treats. Whatever their blueberry cake is made with, the icing is … Continue reading Vernon, Michigan 66-Miler On Fantastic, Scenic Paved Country Roads
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Tawas to Oscoda, River Road Loop 52.5 Miles
My best childhood memories, in a childhood full of excellent memories, were vacationing every summer at a cottage in Oscoda, right on Lake Huron. The fresh water beach is shallow out about a quarter of a mile before you start hitting deeper water and sand bars. We would play in the waves all day, every day, … Continue reading Tawas to Oscoda, River Road Loop 52.5 Miles
Alpena Community College Around Hubbard Lake – 65.5 Miles
I figured it was time to take care of the northeastern coast of the lower peninsula. Where the west coast is modernized and expensive, the much of Michigan's "up north" east coast, from Tawas to Alpena, looks as though time for got to bring it along - and my friends, that is a very good … Continue reading Alpena Community College Around Hubbard Lake – 65.5 Miles
Assenmacher 100k+ and 100 Mile Routes – Swartz Creek Middle School Start 66.4 and 100 Miles
The Assenmacher 100k and 100 mile routes cover paved country roads, through mid-Michigan’s farmland and villages. Started in 1980, it is one of Michigan’s premier century rides. The A-100 is without competition as Michigan’s most reasonably priced ride, especially when one considers the outstanding range of snacks and drink available at each friendly, volunteer-staffed rest … Continue reading Assenmacher 100k+ and 100 Mile Routes – Swartz Creek Middle School Start 66.4 and 100 Miles
Fenton High School to Kensington, Milford, and Back Again
If you're not a fan of busy roads, this is not a route for you. It's got a lot of traffic. If, however, you are stuck in southeastern Michigan and want to find something to climb, well this is a great option. I'm okay with the traffic and there are several roads with decent shoulders, … Continue reading Fenton High School to Kensington, Milford, and Back Again
Swartz Creek Middle School to Morrice – 57 Miles; A Perfect Loop for a South or Southwest Wind
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
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
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Cycling Michigan Disclaimer: Must Read and How to Use This Site
First, for how to use this site... If I were to simply post a bunch of rides and routes, you'd be just as lost as if you were out on a ride with no GPS, no phone, and no map! If you go back to the home page, along the top, under the header image, … Continue reading Cycling Michigan Disclaimer: Must Read and How to Use This Site
Cycling Michigan is Born; Your One-Stop Shop for Great Places to Ride in Michigan
I've got a friend who happens to be a one-man road map. Whenever a cycling trip is contemplated in Michigan's Lower Peninsula "up north", Chuck is invited. He knows all of the best routes and almost any distance you could want, from a 25 mile skip, to a metric century with enough climbing to satisfy … Continue reading Cycling Michigan is Born; Your One-Stop Shop for Great Places to Ride in Michigan
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