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
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Petoskey State Park to Cross Village, Through Harbor Springs
No salt, no teeth... and no, there has never been a 3,000 pound Great White shark in lake Michigan. The water is not for the weak-hearted, though! It's CHILLY, baby - even in August. The ride from Petosky State Park, through Harbor Springs, to the Tunnel of Trees into Cross Village and back is one of … Continue reading Petoskey State Park to Cross Village, Through Harbor Springs
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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