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
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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
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
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
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
Boyne City, Michigan: Young State Park Short Loop Along Lake Charlevoix
This route starts in Young State Park in Boyne City, Michigan - a great "just got up north" first day ride, this is only 30-ish miles and incredibly scenic. Truth be told, this would be a great route to follow twice to get a 100k in. You'll start out heading toward East Jordan and my buddy, … Continue reading Boyne City, Michigan: Young State Park Short Loop Along Lake Charlevoix
Interlochen State Park to Mission Point Peninsula
Mission Point is among the most beautiful rides in Michigan. The 67 mile ride isn't all awesome, you spend the first ten getting to the awesome, but riding up the Mission Point peninsula simply can't be beat... with a decent hill or two thrown in for fun on the way home. The ride starts at … Continue reading Interlochen State Park to Mission Point Peninsula
Interlochen State Park to Glen Arbor
One of my favorite routes of 2019 started at Interlochen State Park up by Traverse City, through Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, up to Glen Arbor for a stop at Cherry Republic for lunch (try the cherry root beer, it's freaking amazing). I did the route twice last year with friends, camping at the State … Continue reading Interlochen State Park to Glen Arbor
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