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!
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
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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