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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Mid-Michigan’s Easiest, BEST 200k EVAH! Midland’s Tridge to The Middle of Nowhere Along the Pere-Marquette Rail Trail… ENJOY!
I've done this more than once - well, just once for the 200k, but I did that solo. Actually, all of my big rides up there were solo. I wrote about one (here) and the big 200k (here). So, first things first; as much as I hate to say it, you have to stop at … Continue reading Mid-Michigan’s Easiest, BEST 200k EVAH! Midland’s Tridge to The Middle of Nowhere Along the Pere-Marquette Rail Trail… ENJOY!
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
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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