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MICHIGANDERBicycle Tour2017 ::: 6-Day Ride

MICHIGANDERBicycle Tour2017 ::: 6-Day Ride

Michigan Trails & Greenways AllianceThe Michigander Bicycle Tour is a fundraiser for Michigan Trails & Greenways Alliance, a 501c3 non-profit and the statewide voice for non-motorized trail users, helping people build, connect and promote trails for a healthier and more prosperous Michigan. Affiliated with the Michigan Fitness Foundation, their vision is to cultivate a culture of health to transform the status quo; improve the health of all Michiganders and to inspire active lifestyles and healthy food choices through education, environmental change, community events and policy leadership. More: www.michigantrails.org | www.michiganfitness.org

Staff Michigan Trails & Greenways AllianceMary McGuire Slevin, Assistant Director, Ride DirectorAlyssa Lyen, Intern, Assistant Ride Director

SupportMichigan Trails & Greenways Alliance Bob Wilson, Executive Director Diane Bancroft, Board ChairDennis Pace, Board Vice-ChairSteve Shults, Board TreasurerNeal Billetedeaux, Board SecretaryEl Huntington, Board, Michigander Committee

Michigan Fitness FoundationJJ Tighe, President and Chief Executive OfficerDiane Bauer, Vice President of FinanceMeg Thomas Ackerman, Director of Safe Routes to SchoolMichelle Coss, Director of Community EngagementMary Grill, Director of Training and Resources Ben Kohrman, Director of CommunicationsGail Hanna, Accounting Manager Kimberly Emery, Office ManagerPam Bartig, Project Assistant Sergei Mnatsakanov, Social Marketing & Digital Media ManagerChris Nowak, IT ManagerMeghan Woods, Communications CoordinatorWill Connors, Support Services CoordinatorAshley Rosser, Events Intern

Patrick Baughan - Ride Founder, Ride Safety Rebecca Baughan - Merchandise, RegistrationDon Baughan-Motorcycle SAGPat Benson - First AidChris Briney - YogaTracey Briney - Yoga Abigail Boonzaaijer - First AidRon Campbell - WriterElena Corriero - SAG Sweep Jerry Dobbs - Historian, SAG Support, KD8SIU Judy Dobbs - Historian, SAG Support. KD8SIW Ruth Essig - Massage TherapistMike Everts - Communications & Route, KD8IAKGloria Everts - Merchandise & Registration, KD8RVX Brenda Foltz - Site Coordinator, Event Crew

Katee Francis - Roving SAG, Event CrewMark Fritsma - Maps, Route, KC8DWH Cydney Fry - SAG, Roving SAG, CommunicationsPatt Fry - SAG, Roving SAGJim Hartwig - Site Coordinator, Event CrewCatherine Herron - Site Coordinator, Finish Line Cake BossRon Hull - SAG SupportJohn Jenkins - SAG SweepSuzan John - Event CrewSamuel Kennedy - King of the Finish Line Kristen Kramer - SAG Support, First AidDennis Kneibel - SAG Sweep, Ride SafetyJeff Knudson - Vehicle Fleet, Moral SupportSandy Lach - Site Guru, KD8SJULynn Lampman - First Aid, Health and Wellness

VolunteersThe Michigander depends on its volunteers. Without their dedication, we would not be able to do what we do. Our volunteers assist in the months leading up to the ride and for the duration of the ride in every conceivable position. During the ride, you will recognize our volunteers by their orange tee shirts. Not only do they make this ride run well, they have a wealth of information, are well versed in cycling, cycling tours and are happy to assist.

Art McCleer - Ride Archivist, SAG Support, KC8ZKaren McCleer - SAG Support, KC8DNG Philip McCleer - SAG Support, KD8LDFTerrence McCleer - SAG SupportLesa McDowell-Smouter - Director of Fun, First AidSteve McGuire - Motorcycle SAGBonnie Michalak - Site Coordinator, Event CrewEric Mueller - SAG SupportSheri Nink - Route ManagementTim Nink - Route ManagementDr. Dick Nivala - Ride Physician Paula Page - CommunicationsKristen Parker - Merchandise, Event CrewSteve Parker - Parking, Event CrewBob Paull - Site Coordinator, Finish Line Cake BossSarah Payne - Information HubTim Payne - Graphic Design, Communications, Event CrewBarbara Payton - SAG Sweep, First AidEric Pear - Luggage GeniusLaura Pear - Evening Updates, Communications

Stephanie Piet Patterson - Food & BeverageKristin Pitcairn - General CrewAnn Quail - Event CrewMarianne Reid - Roving SAGMarty Rickard - Photographer, Event CrewBrian Rumohr - Century Ride, Event CrewDave Rumohr - Historian, SAG Support, KC8MTBLee Rumohr - Historian, SAG Support, KC8OLY Rick Schnell - First AidScott Smouter - SAG Sweep, Captain FunLen Sypkens - Event CrewVonnie Sypkens - Event CrewDean Tobias - SAG SupportNancy Wlasuk - Information Hub

“When you give yourself, you receive more than you give.”

~Antoine de Saint-Exupery

6-Day Michigander Bicycle TourThe 6-Day Michigander is designed to be a touring ride, which averages 50 miles each day. While it starts and finishes in the same town, it moves from town to town, which makes for a rich bicycle vacation experience.

Tour Rules• You must wear a bicycle helmet. No exceptions.• Rules of the road apply; same rights and duties as the driver of any other vehicle.• Ride single file where necessary, maximum of two abreast when conditions allow, do not impede traffic. (We ask all cyclists to ride single file on M-22 per request of the Sheriff’s Dept.)• Ride as far right as is safe. Obey all traffic lights, signs and regulations. • Look both ways before proceeding across intersections. Yes, every time.• Pass on the left only, announce “on your left” when approaching others.• Use hand signals to indicate road hazards, stopping, slowing, right and left turns• Prepare properly – nutrition, hydration, training, sun protection, weather conditions...• Respect others: riders, volunteers, host communities, motorists, pedestrians, law enforcement.• Respect the environment.• No headphones while riding.• No texting/no talking on cellphones while riding.• Accidents often occur in pacelines; if you are inexperienced with drafting, do not draft.

The Art of the Hand SignalGroup riding is an art form and as such, it is especially important to use hand signals. Whether you are new to group riding or a seasoned veteran take time to review and use the following signals.

• Turn Right - Extend your right arm perpindicular to your body at least 10 yards before turning. Turn Left - Extend your left arm perpindicular to your body at least 10 yards before turning.

• Stop - Put your hand in a fist behind you in the small of your back.• Road Hazard - Extend your left or right arm (whichever side the hazard is on) and point toward the hazard, circle

your arm for emphasis.• Gravel - Extend your left or right arm with your hand open (whichever side the obstacle is on) and point toward the

gravel, and wiggle your fingers.• Hazard on the Shoulder - Extend your left or right arm (whichever side the shoulder is on) straight out (much like a

turn signal) then bend your elbow and place your palm open to the small of your back at least two or three times if time permits to indicate the hazard and get the attention of the riders behind you.

• Pay Attention - Riding near a disorganized and distracted cyclist is dangerous for you and everyone behind you. Place your arm behind your back and pat your butt to indicate the rider’s lack of awareness.

• Pull Through - Once you are done leading the pack...with your hands on both handlebars, lift your right or left elbow out away from your body, depending on which side of the pack you intend to drift back on and move out.

Road MarkingWe have a new way of route marking this year (it is no longer permitted to use spray chalk on the roadways). Look for the following signs for turns and the Confidence pin markers in hot pink along the route (sample pin markers will be displayed at the Information Hub).

Michigander Directional Signs:

Road AssistanceThe Road Line is 872-529-7241. Call if you are lost or need assistance. It is in service from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. You may also tap your helmet when you see a SAG vehicle or SAG Sweep cyclists to indicate you need help. SAG Stops and Roving SAGs have air pumps and a limited selection of tools.

Mobile Bike Repair Service Call Diana Ruggles at 269-816-8473 for mechanical issues on the route from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., daily. In camp, she accepts incoming bicycles for repair until 7:00 pm each evening.

Left Turn Approaching Turn Right Turn Turn Around (missed the turn)

0.4 R Bunker Hill Rd (40.3) 1.7 L TART Trail (42.0)

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1st number listed is the distance since theprevious instruction.Letter is the instruction for the locationlisted behind it.2nd number is the distance traveled forthe day. (Mileages may be rounded)Detours may occur due to construction, weather, trail conditions etc. since this map was printed.Watch for announcements each morning.

MAP KEY Maps produced by:Mark Fritsma Lowell, MIL - Left Turn

R - Right TurnX - CrossS - Straight - North Arrow-remember this always points to the top of the map so you may have to turn the map sideways to get the correct view.

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Scale 1.0” = 1 MileWhite hash marks on map border are 1 scale mile apart

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SAG Designated locations manned by Michigander Volunteers where water willbe available. SAG hours will be listed each morning. SAGs generally willremain open 3 to 5 hours. Locations are approximate. Most will be HamRadio or cell phone equipped. Many staff cyclists will also have HamRadios or cell phones. The last SAG will normally close by 5:00pm.

Post Office / Mailbox

Restroom / port-a-johnmany restaurants, stores and parks will also have facilities(PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE A MESS)

Not all services are shown on the map due to space constraints.Keep your eyes open and you’ll be surprised at what you can find.

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Featured Trails 6-Day: July 17-22, 2017Betsie Valley TrailExtending 22 miles, this rail trail rolls from Frankfort through Elberta and Beulah to Thompsonville, where an easy backroad jaunt take us to Crystal Mountain Resort. The trail is asphalt to Beulah, then from Beulah to Thompsonville (13 miles), compacted aggregate. For those using road bikes, follow the road route out of Beulah. This trail slopes gently through the Betsie River Valley along the shore-line of Lake Michigan, the south shore of Crystal Lake, a state forest, marshland, a game refuge, farmland and the 19th century ghost town of Homestead.

Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail Nestled in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail runs about 22 miles between Empire and Bohemia Road, connecting to park attractions and the town of Glen Arbor. Most of the trail is asphalt, except for a 3 mile crushed stone span in the Port Oneida Rural Historic District.Riding through Sleeping Bear is unreal, from base of the dunes at Empire, through the fragrant cedar forest to the museums, blacksmith shop, general store, and beaches of Glen Haven, there is nothing quite like this to be found anywhere else in the world.

Leelanau TrailStretching over 15 miles through the last of the Leelanau County railway corridors, the Leelanau Trail connects Suttons Bay to Traverse City. The paved trail route features rolling hills, lush forests, picturesque orchards, peaceful meadows, and an aquatic medley of streams, lakes and ponds. Created by Grand Traverse Edible Trails there are two food forests along the trail; Cedar Creek Food Forest next to Realeyes Homestead, and DeYoung Forest Garden at the DeYoung Natural Area (SAG). The Leelanau Trail is part of the Tart Trails network

Monday, July 17: Day 1: Frankfort to Crystal Mountain Resort LoopSAG 1: Beulah Trailhead and Depot-hosted by Friends of the Betsie Valley TrailSAG 2: Crystal Mountain Resort SAG 3: Beulah Trailhead and Depot-hosted by Friends of the Betsie Valley Trail

Happenings: 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - BBQ Lunch, Crystal Mountain Resort; reasonably priced bbq fare, salads, snacks, cold drinks and more. 8:00 p.m. - Americana Concert with Kubat, Finlay & Rose, Camp Tent, Frankfort High School.Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville (SAG)Ride the Loki Quad chairlift to the top of the mountain, then hop on a sled and cruise down one of the 250-foot-high, 1,700-foot-long curved tracks as they dip and dive their way down the mountain on the Crystal Coaster – Michigan’s one and only Alpine Slide. Hit up their mountain bike trails, take a nature hike or head into the spa. A favorite past time is strolling in the forested beauty and culture of the Michigan Legacy Art Park.Ellie Harold Fine Art Studio & Gallery An award-winning and prolific artist, she paints vibrant landscapes, still life, and abstractions in oil. The gallery is open for viewing and tours of her colorful 1895 Victorian Era home (11:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.) 402 Forest Avenue, Frankfort. Frankfort Light & Downtown FrankfortCatch sunrise or sunset at the 1912 Lighthouse on Lake Michigan on the north breakwater in Frankfort’s harbor. Then hang out in town, its charming, filled with nice shops, restaurants and Stormcloud Brewing Company.

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Paved Route Riders 2.8 L US 31 / S Michigan Ave (9.0) (38.8) 0.3 L Spring Valley St (9.3) (38.5) 0.2 S S Benzie Blvd (9.5) (38.3) 0.4 R East St / Narrow Gauge Rd (9.9) (37.9) 2.9 R Marshall Rd (12.8) (35.0) 1.0 L Homestead Rd / CR 608 (13.8) (34.0) 2.0 R Pioneer Rd (15.8) (32.0)

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Non Paved Route Riders 2.0 X Pioneer Rd (17.0) (32.0) 5.0 R Lincoln St - THOMPSONVILLE (22.0) (27.0) 2.2 S Crystal Mountain Dr (24.2) (24.8) 0.3 S CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN RESORT (24.5) Return to Frankfort (Return Mileage Listed 2nd) Paved Route Riders 5.1 L King Rd / CR 677 (20.9) (26.9) 1.0 R S Pioneer Rd (21.9) (25.9) 1.4 R Lindy Rd (23.3) (24.5) 0.3 S Crystal Mountain Dr (23.6) (24.2) 0.3 S CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN RESORT (23.9) Return to Frankfort (Return Mileage Listed 2nd)

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Tuesday, July 18: Day 2: Frankfort to LelandSAG 1: Lake Township Hall, Honor SAG 2: Village Park/Robert Manning Memorial Lighthouse, Empire SAG 3: Empire Dune Climb, Empire SAG 4: Leelanau School, Glen Arbor SAG 5: Cleveland Township Park, Maple City Happenings 8:00 pm - Cold Rolled-Leland School Auditorium-A quirky action documentary from exploring winter cycling culture in Marquette on the Noquemanon Trails Network. The 15-mile winter singletrack developed for fat tire bikes features flowy terrain, steep descents and large bermed turns. Dune Climb, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore-The Dune Climb offers plenty of pure, wind-blown sand for your climbing pleasure. We recommend climbing to the top overlook of Glen Lake for the best selfie ever. Glen Haven-Step back to a time when small villages and docks supplied fuel to steamers along the Great Lakes and view the best preserved cord wood station on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan. Once a company town, it is now a museum and a favorite spot to go swimming.Glen Arbor Art Fair-In its 45th year, the Glen Arbor Art Fair features over 100 artists. Lunch and snacks available including their famous “walking tacos.” Face painting, raffle, bake sale and the kitchy tables of pre-owned jewelry.Fishtown, Leland-Fishtown is a collection of weathered fishing shanties, smokehouses, overhanging docks, fish tugs and charter boats just a few blocks from camp. Mishe Mokwa-Cruise along the Manitou Passage through scenic Good Harbor Bay, passing near such landmarks as Pyramid Point and the North Manitou Shoal Light. Cash Bar & Snacks available. Departs at 6:30 p.m. from the Manitou Transit Dock in historic Fishtown, Leland. Adults $25 / Children (12 & under) $15, Reservations required 231-256-9061.

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Traverse Lake Rd

Sugar Loaf Mt Rd

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Wednesday, July 29: Day 3: Leland to Cat Head Bay LoopSAG 1: Green Bird Cellars & Organic Farms, Northport SAG 2: Leelanau State ParkSAG 3: Northport Village Marina, Northport SAG 4: Green Bird Cellars & Organic Farms, NorthportHappenings 8:00 pm - Cold Rolled-Leland School Auditorium-A quirky action documentary from exploring winter cycling culture in Marquette on the Noquemanon Trails Network. The 15-mile winter singletrack developed for fat tire bikes features flowy terrain, steep descents and large bermed turns. Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum-The lighthouse and grounds have been lovingly restored to a museum showcas-ing the life of a lighthouse keeper and family, circa 1920s. Located in Leelanau State Park.Green Bird Cellars & Organic Farms-Visit the tasting room to try estate made wines, handcrafted hard ciders, and lo-cally made microbrews. Get a glass of your favorite and stay to experience the serenity of the farm.Downtown Northport-Great little town with galleries, restaurants, outfitters and Northport Brewing Company.Fishtown, Leland-Fishtown is a collection of weathered fishing shanties, smokehouses, overhanging docks, fish tugs and charter boats just a few blocks from camp. Mishe Mokwa-Cruise along the Manitou Passage through scenic Good Harbor Bay, passing near such landmarks as Pyramid Point and the North Manitou Shoal Light. Cash Bar & Snacks available. Departs at 6:30 p.m. from the Manitou Transit Dock in historic Fishtown, Leland. Adults $25 / Children (12 & under) $15, Reservations required 231-256-9061.Leelanau Sands Casino-Play on one of the largest gaming floors in Northern Michigan featuring casino games, slot machines, entertainments, dining and more. Two shuttles each night in Leland with limited seation. Sign up sheets in camp at the Information Hub. No advanced reservations, first come, first served.

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N Northport Point Rd / CR640

N Kilcherman Rd

N Lighthouse Point Rd / CR629

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Thursday, July 20: Day 4: Leland to Traverse CitySAG 1: Tandem Ciders SAG 2: Suttons Bay Bikes SAG 3: DeYoung Natural AreaCentury Riders, pick up map at Century Ride Meeting Wednesday evening in camp.Happenings 7:00pm-9:00pm-Tart Trails Soiree-Haggerty Center-Join us as we host a fundraiser for TART Trails at this premier waterfront venue less than a mile from camp and home to the Great Lakes Maritime Academy and the Great Lakes Culinary Institute. Sample a variety of local beer and wine while enjoying a hearty assortment of hors d’oeuvres along with live music in a gorgeous setting overlooking schooners and sailboats on the West Arm of Grand Traverse Bay. $35 per person, limited tickets available. Tandem Ciders-A unique stop on the Leelanau wine trail, Tandem Ciders specializes in artisanal hard ciders. Downtown Suttons Bay-This year ‘round coastal village has a quality all its’ own…specialty shops, galleries, dining experiences, and charming architecture make this place a truly walkable village.DeYoung Natural Area-The 145-acre DeYoung Natural Area combines an historic farmstead with a mile of shoreline on Cedar Lake and dates back to 1870. It serves as a gateway to the county’s agricultural corridor. We recommend the hiking trail to the lake.Downtown Traverse City-Downtown Traverse City is home to Northern Michigan’s most diverse cuisine, best shopping and great culture.Nauticat Cruise-The largest catamaran in the Great Lakes offers a happy hour cruise and Champagne Sunset Cruise. Capt. Chein will take you on a leisurely sail past some of the most beautiful homes along Old Mission Peninsula. Online reservations suggested www.nauti-cat.com

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0.0 S 4th St (0.0) 0.1 R Pearl St (0.1) 0.2 R Main St / M-22 (0.3) 3.1 R N Lake Leelanau Dr (3.4) 1.9 R E Pertner Rd (5.3) 2.5 L N Macksey Rd (7.8) 0.5 R N Setterbo Rd (8.3)

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Center Hwy / CR 633

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rand Traverse Bay

22 M

22 M


16

SAG

Continue on the Leelanau Trail 4.4 X Bingham Rd / CR 618 (20.8) 4.1 X Fouch Rd / CR 614 (24.9)

TART Trail

West Arm Grand Traverse

Bay

East Arm Grand Traverse

Bay

CITY TRAVERSE

GRAND TRAVERSE CO

LEELANAU CO

Grandview Rd

Barney Rd

Cedar Run Rd

Front St D

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St

Cas

s St

8th St

Cen

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r

Peni

nsul

a Dr

Birch

wood

Ave

Washington

$

Traverse City Civic Center

N

Leelanau Trail

GLC RR

TART Trail

22 M

37 M

37 M

72 M

US 31

72 M

US 31

Garfie

ld Av

e


17

N Long La

ke Rd

Leelanau Trail becomes TART Trail 4.5 X M-72 / E Traverse Hwy (29.4) 2.2 L Washington Ave (31.6) 0.7 L Garfield Ave (32.3) 0.1 R W Civic Center Dr (32.4) 0.1 S Traverse City Civic Center (32.5)

TART Trail

Friday, July 21: Day 5 Elk Rapids LoopSAG 1 & 5 TART Trails Trailhead @ M-72 SAG 2 & 4 Whitewater Township ParkSAG 3 Elk Rapids Veteran’s Park

Downtown Elk Rapids-Elk Rapids is a beguiling community, unique in charm and ambience. Boaters, day trippers and sunbathers seek out Elk Rapids’ sandy shores, quaint shops and unique restaurants. Although the village covers only one square mile, its forefathers have preserved its most scenic areas and dedicated them to public use. Walk of Art at Elk Rapids Day Park-An outdoor sculpture gallery on about 15 acres of forest, dune and beach along East Grand Traverse Bay on Lake Michigan. Just south of Veterans Park on S. Bayshore Drive, Elk Rapids.Below the Bay (Underwater ROV)-Discover the underwater world of Grand Traverse Bay at Discovery Pier through the unique lens of an underwater robot. This program is located on the deck of the schooner Utopia at Discovery Pier, 13271 S W Bay Shore Dr, from 2pm-6pm. Admission: $10 for 15 minutes $17 for 25 minutes. Tickets must be purchased online at www.schoolship.org or by phone, (231) 237-4010.Red Drive Concert Series-The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Left Foot Charley and Taste the Local Difference present bluegrass band Hot n’ Bothered from 6-9 PM in the Piazza at Grand Traverse Commons, 3 miles from camp.Olivia Millerschin Live at Bonobo Winery, Old Mission Peninsula-She’s won a John Lennon Songwriting Award, was a quarter-finalist on America’s Got Talent and had songs featured in national and indie movies. Olivia plays ukulele, guitar and piano and sings beautifully. The show is free, 6pm-8pm. If you don’t want to ride 12 miles each way into Old Mission, call Cherry Capital Cab at 231-941-TAXI.

TART Trail

TRAVERSE CITY

Bunker Hill Rd

Brackett Rd Dock Rd

ACME


Bay

GLC RRTraverse City Civic Center

5 Mile

Rd

Munson Ave

Laut

ner R

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Gar

field

Ave

3 Mile

Rd

$

US 31

37 M

72 M

72 M

US 31

N

8th St

TART Trail

18 Day 5 Friday, July 21, 2017 Road Line 872-529-7241

4 M

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d

0.0 S S Civic Center Dr (0.0) (41.4) 0.3 R E 8th St (0.3) (41.1) 0.1 L Hastings St (0.4) (41.0) 0.3 L TART Trail (0.7) (40.7) 5.1 R Bunker Hill Rd (5.8) (35.6) 1.7 L Lautner Rd (7.5) (33.9) 0.4 R TART Trail (7.9) (33.5)

TART Trail

TRAVERSE CITY

Bunker Hill Rd

Brackett Rd Dock Rd

ACME


Bay

GLC RRTraverse City Civic Center

5 Mile

Rd

Munson Ave

Laut

ner R

d

Gar

field

Ave

3 Mile

Rd

$

US 31

37 M

72 M

72 M

US 31

N

8th St

TART Trail

18 Day 5 Friday, July 21, 2017 Road Line 872-529-7241

4 M

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0.0 S S Civic Center Dr (0.0) (41.4) 0.3 R E 8th St (0.3) (41.1) 0.1 L Hastings St (0.4) (41.0) 0.3 L TART Trail (0.7) (40.7) 5.1 R Bunker Hill Rd (5.8) (35.6) 1.7 L Lautner Rd (7.5) (33.9) 0.4 R TART Trail (7.9) (33.5)

Bates Rd Sayler Rd

Bates Rd

Elk Lake Rd / CR 605

Munro Rd

Haw

ley Rd

ex C&O RR

Park Rd

Yuba Rd

Angell Rd

Gay R

d

72 M

Arnold Rd

Crisp R

d

Moore Rd

Williamsburg Rd

Cook Rd

Cram Rd

Broomhead Rd

Vinton Rd

WILLIA

MSB

UR

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US

31

N

Day 5 Friday, July 21, 2017 Road Line 872-529-7241

19

1.8 S Bates Rd (9.7) (31.7) - CAUTION! 1.1 R Hawley Rd (10.8) (30.6) 1.9 L Elk Lake Rd / CR 605 (12.7) (28.7)

SAG

SAG

Lake M

ichigan

ELK

R

APID

S

Townline R

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Bayshore Dr

Cairn Hwy

Elk Lake Rd W

illiams Rd

Birch Lake Rd

ex C&O RR

N

US

31

AN

TRIM C

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GR

AND

TR

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US

31


20

Bridge St

7.0 R Green St (19.7) (21.7) 0.2 L 4th St (19.9) (21.5) 0.2 R Pine St (20.1) (21.3) 0.6 S Veteran’s Memorial Park (20.7) Return to Traverse City Civic Center (Return Mileage Listed 2nd)

Elk Lake

SAG

$

Lake M

ichigan

ELK

R

APID

S

Townline R

d

Bayshore Dr

Cairn Hwy

Elk Lake Rd

Williams Rd

Birch Lake Rd

ex C&O RR

N

US

31

AN

TRIM C

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GR

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TR

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US

31


20

Bridge St

7.0 R Green St (19.7) (21.7) 0.2 L 4th St (19.9) (21.5) 0.2 R Pine St (20.1) (21.3) 0.6 S Veteran’s Memorial Park (20.7) Return to Traverse City Civic Center (Return Mileage Listed 2nd)

Elk Lake

SAG

$

Saturday, July 22: Day 6: Traverse City to FrankfortSAG 1: Holmestead Farms SAG 2: Lake Ann State ParkSAG 3: Saint Ambrose Cellars SAG 4: Beulah TrailheadHappenings 10:00-3:00pm Finish Line-Frankfort High School: You did it! Yes, you did! Cake, Lemonade and the one and only Sam Kennedy with his checkered flags waving you in as you complete the tour! Note: This is Sam’s last Michigander as he and his family are moving to Florida. Hugs galore are in order!Holmestead Farms-Our first SAG is a lovely 8 year old CSA Farm whose motto is “we keep the flavors in and the chemi-cals out.” Their goal is to grow the best vegetables and cut flowers possible in a natural way. The chickens are fed non-GMO feed and they have great tasting eggs. Shop away and we will bring it back to the finish line for you.Lake Ann State Park-This park features Lake Ann Pathway. What started out as an interpretive trail in the late 1970s is now a popular multi-use trail with the scenic overlooks and the quiet nature of the area. In less than 4 miles, view four lakes, skirt three bogs, and follow a stretch of the Platte River. From swamps and lakes to a trout stream, few trails in Michigan display so much water in such a short distance.Saint Ambrose Cellars-They started as – and remain – beekeepers. Learn about their journey into mead, wine, and beer. Traditional meads, melomels, pyments, and more – these honey wines are what they built the business on. A selection of complimentary tastes, then flights and beers available in the tasting room. Awesome Food Truck on site serving a great variety of munchables. Shop away and we will bring it back to the finish line for you.Lunch Picks: Food Truck, St. Ambrose Cellars; The Cherry Hut, L’Chayim Delicatessen, Beulah; Lighthouse Cafe, Elberto’s Taqueria, Elberta; Stormcloud Brewing, Crescent Bakery, Port City Smokehouse, The Fusion, Frankfort.

Five

Mile

Rd

Four

Mile

Rd

GLC RR

Thre

e M

ile R

d

Airport Rd / CR 620

Garfie

ld Rd

/CR

611

Tow

nlin

e R

d

East Arm Grand Traverse Bay

Parsons Rd

Has

tings

Cass

St

Boar

dman

La

ke

Barlo

w S

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$

TRAVERSE

GLC

RR

TART Trail

N

72 M

CITY

37 M

US 31 Silver Lake Rd N Lo

ng Lak

e Rd

Traverse City Civic Center

Washington St

West Arm Grand Traverse Bay 37

M 72 M

Day 6 Saturday, July 22, 2017 Road Line 872-529-7241

21 Front St

0.0 S W Civic Center Dr (0.0) 0.1 L Garfield Ave (0.1) 0.1 R Washington St (0.2) 1.3 R S Cass St (1.5) 0.1 L alley (1.6) 0.1 L S Union St (1.7) 0.1 R 6th St (1.8) 0.4 L Maple St (2.2) 0.1 R 7th St (2.3) 0.3 R Elmwood Ave (2.6) 0.2 L W Front St (2.8) 0.8 R Cedar Run Rd (3.6) 0.5 R Barney Rd (4.1)

US 31

N Long Lake Rd

W Lo

ng La

ke R

d

Henis

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Ceda

r Lak

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hurc

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Cedar Run Rd Goo

dric

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Tilto

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N Long Lake Rd

E Lo

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Rd

Long Lake

Silver Lake Rd Herkner R

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Zim

mer

man

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Stra

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Barnes Rd

Gra

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Barney Rd


22

4.4 R Cedar Run Rd (8.5) 1.2 L Church Rd (9.7) 1.0 R N Long Lake Rd (10.7) 1.3 R N Long Lake Rd at W Long Lake Rd (12.0)

N

SAG

N Long Lake Rd

W Lo

ng La

ke R

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Henis

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Ceda

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d Cedar Run Rd G

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Rd

Tilto

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N Long Lake Rd

E Lo

ng L

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Rd

Long Lake

Silver Lake Rd Herkner R

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Zim

mer

man

Rd

Stra

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Barnes Rd

Gra

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Barney Rd


22

4.4 R Cedar Run Rd (8.5) 1.2 L Church Rd (9.7) 1.0 R N Long Lake Rd (10.7) 1.3 R N Long Lake Rd at W Long Lake Rd (12.0)

N

SAG

***Holmestead Farm SAG is just beyond the turn for N. Long Lake, follow dashed line to continue onward for SAG, then turn around to proceed back to the route.

Fewins R

d

N Reynolds Rd

Lake Ann Rd

Bronson Lake Rd

N Betsie River Rd

Lake Ann

LA

KE A

NN

Maple St / N

Long Lake Rd

Reynolds Rd

Lake Ann Rd

Ole White Dr

Fowler R

d

Greenbriar Rd

Cedar R

un Rd


23

N Long Lake Rd becomes Maple St 4.8 L N Reynolds Rd (16.8)

$SA

G

N

GRAND TRAVERSE CO

BENZIE CO

Brownell Rd N H

aze

Rd

N T

hom

pson

ville

Hw

y

S W

eldo

n R

d

Cinder Rd

Homestead Rd

N R

eyno

lds

Rd

St. Johns Rd

US 31 US

31


24

4.7 X US 31 / Honor Hwy (21.5) 2.0 R Cinder Rd / CR 608 (23.5) 4.0 X Thompsonville Hwy /CR 669 (27.5)

N

$

Maple Rd

Frui

tville

Rd

Zim

mer

man

Rd

Mar

shal

l Rd

Cinder Rd

Aylsworth Rd

Love Rd

BENZONIA

BEULAH

River Rd / Traverse Ave

Henry Rd

Mich

igan A

ve

Eldr

idge

Rd

US 31

115 M

Homestead Rd / CR 608

115 M

US 31

SAG

Case

Rd

Benz

ie Hw

y

Narrow Gauge Rd Mos

s Rd

S Pi

onee

r Rd

Betsie Valley Trail


25

Non Paved Route Riders 3.0 L S Pioneer Rd / CR677 (30.5) 1.0 R Maple Rd (31.5) 1.0 L Zimmerman Rd (32.5) 0.1 R Betsie Valley Trail (32.6) 4.7 X US 31 (37.3)

N

SAG

Paved Route Riders 3.0 L S Pioneer Rd / CR 677 (30.5) 0.5 R Homestead Rd / CR 608 (31.0) 2.0 R Marshall Rd (33.0) 1.0 L Narrow Gauge Rd / East St (34.0) 2.9 L S Benzie Blvd (36.9) 0.4 S Spring Valley St (37.3) 0.2 R US 31 / S Michigan Ave (37.5) 0.3 R M-115 / Frankfort Hwy (37.8)

Bello

ws

Rd

Lake Michigan

ELBERTA River Rd

Carlson Rd

Forest Ave / Frankfort Hwy

Lobb

Rd

Graves Rd

Betsie Valley Trail

Lake

St

10th

St


Grace Rd

Crystal Lake

Hig

gins

Rd

Mollineaux Rd Frankfort Hwy

Adams Rd

Casey Rd

Forre

ster

Rd

N

115 M

$

Crys

tal A

ve

22 M

Brid

ge S

t

Shorewood Dr


26

FRANKFORT

22 M

Non Paved Route Riders 3.5 X M-115 / Frankfort Hwy (40.8) 4.6 X M-22 (45.4) 1.2 R 10th St (46.6) 0.3 R James St (46.9) 0.1 L 11th St (47.0) 0.1 S Frankfort High School (47.1)

Paved Route Riders 2.8 L Betsie Valley Trail (40.6) 4.6 X M-22 (45.2) 1.2 R 10th St (46.4) 0.3 R James St (46.7) 0.1 L 11th St (46.8) 0.1 S Frankfort High School (46.9)

River Rd

Kind WordsThe Michigander Bicycle Tour was made possible by:

Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance - Michigan Fitness FoundationGovernor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports - Pure Michigan Fitness Series Challenge

We thank our generous sponsors: Gold Sponsor: Meijer

Silver Sponsor: KIND SnacksBronze Sponsor: Chemical Bank, McLaren Health

SAG Sponsor: EZ Mart, The Blarney Castle Family of Stores, REI, GU Energy, NUUNRoute Support: Friends of the Betsie Valley Trail, Friends of the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, Tart Trails,

Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Michigan Department of Transportation, U.S. National Park Service; Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, and Leelanau County Road Commissions; Emergency services (sheriff, police, fire, and

EMS) in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties; Grand Traverse County Civic Center Staff, Grand Traverse County Parks & Recreation, Frankfort-Elberta Schools, Leland Schools, Leelanau School;

Traverse City Tourism; Frankfort Chamber of Commerce; Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce; Michigan Cycling Charters; Coffee by Becky; Ruth Essig & Barbara Payton, Massage Therapists; Living Tradition Yoga;

Dr. Bike Lady, Mobile Bike Repair; Catering by Kelly’s

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