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
Southeast Lower Peninsula
Swartz Creek Middle School – Extended Cohoctah Loop – 64 Miles
It is commonly known that, for the avid enthusiast, the 100 km, or 62.4 mile route is understood to be the bees knees. It's long enough you know you did something, but it's not so long it knocks you out for the rest of the day. For that reason we created the Extended Cohoctah Loop. … Continue reading Swartz Creek Middle School – Extended Cohoctah Loop – 64 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
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
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