A shorter version of this iconic route (90 miles vs. 125 miles) also begins at the Crosswinds Mall, following multiple trails west to the rural community of Gregory. The route includes gravel trails (West Bloomfield and parts of the Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park), paved trails (Airline, Huron Valley, South Lyon, and others), and a short connection on Nine Mile Rd.
Our first 200K of the year begins at the Crosswinds Mall, following multiple trails west to the outskirts of Jackson. Route includes gravel trails (West Bloomfield and parts of the Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park), paved trails (Airline, Huron Valley, South Lyon, and others) and a few on-road connections (Nine Mile Rd. and a short rural loop at the western edge).
This beautiful 100-mile route begins just off I-96 at exit 110 in Okemos, roughly tracing the path of the Huron River through Stockbridge to Dexter, this a loop around the north side of the Pinckney Recreation area, and back up to Okemos for the 162k finish. (Note that there are two longer options for this same route start.)
Beginning just off I-96 at exit 110 in Okemos, this ride traces the path of the Huron River, passing through Stockbridge and Dexter on the way to a loop through Ann Arbor, then back up to Okemos for the 200k finish. (Note that there are longer and shorter options for this same route start.)
Beginning just off I-96 at exit 110 in Okemos, this ride traces the path of the Huron River, passing through Stockbridge, Dexter, Ann Arbor, the Willow and Oakwoods Metroparks, Flat Rock, and Rockwood. The return route deviates slightly in Ypsilante for some variety back through Ann Arbor, then back up the Huron RIver to Okemos for the 300k finish. (Note that there are shorter options for this same route start.)
This spectacular 250-mile ride begins in downtown Northville, follows the route of our shorter rides to Lake Erie, following the lake further south to Monroe. Then we cut west and north to pass through Adrian, Jackson, Albion, and all points between. At Eaton Rapids we head back east to pass through Stockbridge, Hell, and Pinckney on the way back to Northville. Be aware that you MUST have lights and reflective gear as much of this ride will be in the dark!
This 125 mile ride takes Huron Drive out of Northville and cuts south to Canton. At Michigan Avenue, we cut west to Ann Arbor (and at least one heartbreaking hill), then on to a pleasant stop (and a nearby bike shop) in Chelsea. From there it's north to Fowlerville, then winding back to Northville through pleasant country roads (after a short bit on rural Grand River Avenue). Be sure to pack snacks and water, as services can be few and far between in some sections of the ride.
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