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7/12 - 7/13 Saturday - Sunday
MICHIGANDER 2-DAY (WEEKEND)
Start: Farwell
Distance: 35 m per day Fee: $103 adult/$84 youth,
after 5/1 $118/$99, No DOE
Experienced and beginner cyclists will enjoy this 2-day adven-
ture on the paved Pere Marquette State Trail between Farwell
and Reed City. A family-friendly ride that includes camping, 2
meals, and luggage shuttle. Road, hybrid, or mouuntain bikes.
23rd Year. Tags: Road Tour, Trail Tour, Mtn. Bike Tour
Max: 750 Helmets: R
Michigan Trails & Greenways Alliance | Barry Culham
(517) 485-6022 | michigander@michigantrails.org
www.michigantrails.org/michigander-bike-tour

7/13 - 7/18 Sunday - Friday
RIDE TO PICTURED ROCKS
Start: Manistique
Distance: 200 m over 5 days Fee: See website, No DOE
Enjoy the thrill of 4 days of bicycling in the wildness of the Upper
Peninsula, coupled with a private tour of the Pictured Rocks.
Youll enjoy great accommodations, fne dining, sag-wagon
service and much more. Make your deposit today! 3rd Annual.
Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: R
Bike Tour Vacations | Jim Plaunt
(248) 345-6929 | jim@biketourvacations.com
www.biketourvacations.com

7/13 Sunday
COVERED BRIDGE BIKE TOUR
Start: Lowell - Fallasburg Schoolhouse-Lowell,
13944 Covered Bridge Rd NE
Distance: 12, 28, 40, 50, 62, 78, 100
Fee: $25 Ind/$35 Fam, after 7/7 $30/$40, DOE
A wonderful ride through some of West Michigans scenic
areas with tasty goodies at our rest stops and a great home-
made meal at the end. Our volunteers work hard to make your
ride safe and enjoyable. All routes begin and end in historic
Fallasburg.
20th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: NA Helmets: E
Fallasburg Historical Society | Ken Tamke
(616) 682-0785 | kentamke@comcast.net
www.fallasburg.org

7/13 Sunday
MAPLE HILL RACE FOR WISHES
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Start: Lawton - Lawton High School, 101 Blue Pride Dr
Distance: 13, 26, 39, 52, 65, 78 - per cat.
Fee: $20 Jun/$40 All Other, DOE
The 4th Annual Maple Hill Race for Wishes is home of the 2013-
14 MBRA State Championship Road Race! Lawton, MI is an ideal
location for competitive bike racing and great family fun! All
proceeds go to our favorite charity, Make-A-Wish of Michigan.
4th Annual. Tags: Road Competitive, MBRA - Road Race, Tour
(non-competitive) Max: NA Helmets: R
Midwest Charity Racing | David Buick
(616) 560-4528 | davidbuick@gmail.com
www.midwestcharityracing.com

7/13 - 7/18 Sunday - Friday
MICHIGANDER 6-DAY
Start: Reed City - Reed City High School
Distance: 260 Fee: $370 adult/$340 youth,
after 5/1 add $35, No DOE
Experienced and beginner cyclists will enjoy this 6-day
adventure in Northwest Michigan. A family-friendly ride on trails
and scenic roads. Includes daily camping, two meals a day, hot
showers, and luggage shuttle. Road, hybrid or mountain bike.
23rd Year. Tags: Road Tour, Trail Tour, Mtn. Bike Tour Max: 750
Helmets: R
Michigan Trails & Greenways Alliance | Barry Culham
(517) 485-6022 | michigander@michigantrails.org
www.michigantrails.org/michigander-bike-tour


7/13 - 7/19 Sunday - Saturday
MUP TOUR (MICHIGANS
UPPER PENISNULA)
Start: St. Ignace
Distance: 334 m Fee: See website, No DOE
The MUP Tour will be ridden in a clockwise direction
this year as we explore the eastern tip of the Upper
Peninsula. We begin and end at St. Ignace; our mid-
tour layover day in Sault Ste. Marie will give you plenty
of time to discover its treasures. From St. Ignace, you
(and your bike) can also ferry over to experience the
magic of Mackinac Island.13th Annual.
Tags: Road Tour Max: 150 Helmets: R
League of Michigan Bicyclists | Rich Moeller
(517) 334-9100 | rich@LMB.org
www.LMB.org/MUP

7/16 Wednesday
PTERODACTYL TRI & KIDS CLINIC
Start: Brighton - Island Lake Rec. Area, 12950 E Grand River Ave
Distance: .5 m swim, 12.4 m bike, 5 k run Fee: See website, No DOE
Join us for a bit of midweek madness. See website for Kids Clinic
and most up to date details.
Tags: Multisport Max: 600 Helmets: R
Running Fit | Dawn McConnachie
(734) 929-9027 | events@runningft.com
www.runtrextri.com

7/19 Saturday
HOLLAND HUNDRED
BICYCLE TOUR
Start: Holland - Herman Miller Green House, 10201 Adams
Distance: 18, 36, 67, 100
Fee: $30, after 5/1 $35, day of $40, DOE
Come see what the West Coast of Michigan has to ofer. Ride
through felds and forests on this great adventure in West Michi-
gan. 40th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 2000 Helmets: R
Macatawa Cycling Club | Nate Hoogeboom
(269) 348-0957 | hh@macatawa.cc
www.mactwa.cc/lmb2014

7/19 Saturday
CHRISTIAN
ADVENTURES RACE
Start: Rodney - Cran-Hill Ranch, 14444 17 Mile Rd
Distance: 12 m bike, 2 m canoe, 4 m run Fee: $60/Team, DOE
Mountain bike on single-track, gravel road, and paved road.
Canoe an inland lake. Canoes and equipment are provided. Run/
walk trails and roads. Route is mostly marked. Race will also
include a variety of challenges for your team to complete. 4th
Annual. Tags: Multisport Max: 100 Helmets: R
Christian Adventures | Rylan Kahly
(866) 796-4453 | info@christianadventures.org
www.christianadventures.org

7/19 Saturday
ABILITY TOUR
Start: Lansing - Peckham, Inc., 3510 Capital City Blvd
Distance: 8, 30, 50 m Fee: $25 , DOE
The Ability Tour is a ride to raise awareness for people overcom-
ing disabilities. This event will include SAG, aid stations, and
Chipotle burritos. People of all abilities are encouraged to ride.
6th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 600 Helmets: R
Peckham, Inc. | Justin Walworth
abilitytour@peckham.org
www.abilitytour.org

7/19 Saturday
CAPA~MAGIC RIDE
& 5K RUN/WALK
Start: Hillsdale - Downtown Hillsdale, One Howell St
Distance: 5, 25, 50 m Fee: $15 Ind/$30 Fam, DOE
Help us with the fght against Child Abuse in Hillsdale County,
while you enjoy biking through Southern Hillsdale County farm
country. Once you return enjoy our farmers market and our
downtown shops. Lets ride child abuse out of Hillsdale County.
14th Annual. Tags: Road Tour Max: 200 Helmets: E
Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness | Christie Campbell
(517) 437-3100 | capahillsdale@sbcglobal.net
www.capahillsdale.net

July 12 -13, Sat - Sun
Michigander 2-Day (Weekend)
Start: Farwell
Barry Culham
(517) 485-6022
michigander@michigantrails.org
www.michigantrails.org/michigan-
der-bike-tour
July 13 -18, Sun - Fri $1
Ride to Pictured Rocks
Start: Manistique
Distance: 200 m over 5 days Fee: See
website, No DOE
Enjoy the thrill of 4 days of bicycling in the
wildness of the Upper Peninsula, coupled
with a private tour of the Pictured Rocks.
Youll enjoy great accommodations, fne
dining, sag-wagon service and much more.
Make your deposit today! 3rd Annual.
Bike Tour Vacations | Jim Plaunt
(248) 345-6929
jim@biketourvacations.com
www.biketourvacations.com
July 13, Sun $1
Covered Bridge Bike Tour
Start: Lowell
Distance: 12, 28, 40, 50, 62, 78, 100
Fee: $25 Ind/$35 Fam, after 7/7 $30/$40,
DOE
A wonderful ride through some of West
Michigans scenic areas with tasty goodies
at our rest stops and a great homemade
meal at the end. Our volunteers work hard
to make your ride safe and enjoyable. All
routes begin and end in historic Fallasburg.
20th Annual.
Fallasburg Historical Society | Ken Tamke
(616) 682-0785 | kentamke@comcast.net
www.fallasburg.org
July 13, Sun C
Maple Hill Race For Wishes
Start: Lawton
David Buick
(616) 560-4528 | davidbuick@gmail.com
www.midwestcharityracing.com
July 13 - 18, Sun. - Fri.
Michigander 6-Day

Start: Reed City
Barry Culham
(517) 485-6022
michigander@michigantrails.org
www.michigantrails.org/michigan-
der-bike-tour
July 13 - 19, Sun. - Sat.
MUP Tour (Michigans
Upper Penisnula)

Start: St. Ignace
Distance: 334 m Fee: See website, No DOE
The MUP Tour will be ridden in a clockwise
direction this year as we explore the east-
ern tip of the Upper Peninsula. We begin
and end at St. Ignace; our mid-tour layover
day in Sault Ste. Marie will give you plenty
of time to discover its treasures. From St.
Ignace, you (and your bike) can also ferry
over to experience the magic of Mackinac
Island.13th Annual.
League of Michigan Bicyclists | Rich
Moeller
(517) 334-9100 | rich@LMB.org
www.LMB.org/MUP
July 16, Wed
Pterodactyl Tri & Kids Clinic

Start: Brighton
Dawn McConnachie
(734) 929-9027 | events@runningft.com
www.runtrextri.com
July 19, Sat $1
Holland Hundred Bicycle Tour
Start: Holland
Distance: 18, 36, 67, 100
Fee: $30, after 5/1 $35, day of $40, DOE
Come see what the West Coast of Michigan
has to ofer. Ride thro
Macatawa Cycling Club | Nate Hoogeboom
(269) 348-0957 | hh@macatawa.cc
www.mactwa.cc/lmb2014
July 19, Sat $1
Christian Adventures Race
Start: Rodney
Distance: 12 m bike, 2 m canoe, 4 m run
Fee: $60/Team, DOE
Mountain bike on single-track, gravel
road, and paved road. Canoe an inland
lake. Canoes and equipment are provided.
Run/walk trails and roads. Route is mostly
marked. Race will also include a variety of
challenges for your team to complete. 4th
Annual.
Christian Adventures | Rylan Kahly
(866) 796-4453
info@christianadventures.org
www.christianadventures.org
July 19, Sat.
Ability Tour
Start: Lansing
Justin Walworth
abilitytour@peckham.org
www.abilitytour.org
July 19 Sat.
CAPA~Magic Ride &
5K Run/Walk
Start: Hillsdale
Christie Campbell
(517) 437-3100
www.capahillsdale.net
July 19, Sat.
Women on Wheels
Start: Mason
Adreah Saxon
patricia.trudgen@sbcglobal.net
www.biketcba.org
July 20, Sun $1
Ride Around Torch
Start: Elk Rapids
Distance: 26, 63, 100 m Fee: $25 Ind/$60
Fam,
higher after 5/19, DOE
Enjoy great views of Torch Lake and Lake
Michigan while riding around one of Michi-
gans premier lakes on lightly traveled rural
roads past scenic farms and orchards. After
ride picnic lunch is included at Elk Rapids
beach with swimming available.
Cherry Capital Cycling Club | Jim Mitchell
(248) 421-8656
info@ridearoundtorch.org
www.cherrycapitalcyclingclub.org
July 20 - 25, Sun - Fri $1
Adventure UP! Tour
Start: St. Ignace
Distance: 250 m over 5 days Fee: See
website, No DOE
Our fun tour in the eastern U.P! Youll see
Mackinac & St. Ignace, the Soo Locks,
Tahquamenon Falls and much more. Tour
includes comfortable lodging, most meals,
sag-wagon support and more! 4th Annual.
Bike Tour Vacations | Jim Plaunt
(248) 345-6929
jim@biketourvacations.com
www.biketourvacations.com
July 21 - 29 Mon - Tues $1
Michigan Shoreline Tour
Start: New Bufalo
Distance: 500 m Fee: $599, No DOE
Ride the Lake Michigan shoreline from
New Bufalo to Mackinaw City, Michigan!
This 9-day tour covers over 500 miles of
some of the best shoreline riding in the
country. This van-supported tour includes
campground lodging and 2 catered meals
per day!
Christian Adventures | Rylan Kahly
(866) 796-4453
info@christianadventures.org
www.christianadventures.org
July 22, Tues $1
Day & Night for Miles
Start: Birmingham
Distance: 15, 20, 30 m Fee: $7 or greater,
Free w/ donation, DOE
This local ride is dedicated to the memory
of Miles Levin, a cancer victim, who died a
few days short of his 19th birthday in 2007.
He fought day and night for survival. We
ride a daylight ride at 6pm and a night ride
(MTB & lights) at 8:30pm. 8th Annual.
LooseSpokes & Cadieux Team/02 | Jon
Levin
(248) 505-4884 | yoni11@comcast.net
www.levinstory.com
July 24 - 27, Thur - Sun
Wish-A-Mile 300 Bicycle Tour
Start: Traverse City
Janelle Gunn
(877) 631-9474
jgunn@michigan.wish.org
www.wishamile.org
July 25, Fri
Tour de TART
Start: Traverse City
Arianne Whittaker
(231) 941-4300 | arianne@traversetrails.org
www.traversetrails.org/event/tourde-
tart2014
July 26, Sat $1
Cass River Habitats Ride for
Home Tour
Start: Vassar
Distance: 10, 15, 32, 64, 100 m
Fee: $20 Ind/$45 Fam,
after 7/13 $25/$50, DOE
The Ride for Home Tour features routes of
10, 15, 32, 64 and 100 miles. For children
there is a Toddler Tour (ages 1-5) and a
guided Tiny 3/4 mile Tour (ages 6-10). All
to raise funds for the Cass River Habitat for
Humanity. 11th Annual. Tags: Road Tour
Max: NA Helmets: E
Cass River Habitat for Humanity-Vassar |
Donna Gillies
(989) 823-2228 | d.gillies@charter.net
www.cassriver.com
July 27, Sun $1
Avita Water Black Bear
Bicycle Tour
Start: Grayling - Grayling, 200 E Michigan
Distance: 100 m or two riders 50 m each
Fee: $25 early bird rises to $40, DOE
Road/Multi-Use Trail Tour Mountain Bike/Cyclcross Event Multisport Cycling Event Other LMB Event
$1 Dollar Per Rider Event C Competitive Event/Race