One Helluva Ride!

Choice of 6 scenic paved routes:
- 15- or 30-mile Fun Rides
- 39 miles
- 64 miles
- 75 miles
- 100 miles
Lunch and snack stops
Entertainment
Embroidered patch
SAG support
Mechanics on duty
Quality custom merchandise
Friendly volunteers
Post-ride ice cold watermelon at Chelsea Fairgrounds

36^th Annual

One Helluva Ride

July 14, 2012

General Information

2012 information updates
coming soon!

The Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society (AABTS) presented the 35th Annual One Helluva Ride (OHR) on Saturday, July 9, 2011. Everyone enjoyed a day of scenic bicycle touring over tree-lined, paved roads in Washtenaw, Ingham, Jackson and Livingston counties. The routes wind through rural and recreation areas on beautiful rolling terrain and vary enough to appeal to a broad range of bicyclists.

OHR riders can choose from six great loop routes this year. Four will start and end at Chelsea Fairgrounds in Chelsea, Michigan. The two Fun Rides will start and end at Portage Lake State Park. All the routes share the same central lunch stop at Portage Lake State Park, so that family members and friends who decide to take different routes can meet.

All routes will be clearly marked and maps provided.

Portage Lake: Fun Rides
Check-in: 8:00 a.m. to noon at Portage Lake. The 15- and 30-mile Fun Rides start and end at Portage Lake State Park, near Grass Lake. Take I-94 Exit 150 North (see map). The new $10 Recreation Passport for vehicles registered in Michigan or an $8 daily fee for out-of-state vehicles is required for park entry. For information on the $10 Recreation Passport, visit www.michigan.gov/recreationpassport/.

Chelsea Fairgrounds: All Other Routes
Check-in: 6:45 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. The 39-, 64-, 75-, 100-mile rides start and end at the Chelsea Fairgrounds (see map). Day of Ride registrations are $30 (adult) and $12 (minor, 7-17). There is free parking at the Fairgrounds.

Register Early and Save!

OHR embroidered patch to the first 1,800 registrants
Pre-ordered custom merchandise must be postmarked by May 6, 2011
Online registration will be available thru June 30, 2011
Mail-in registration must be postmarked by June 30, 2011
E-mail: ohrinfo@aabts.org

Safety (wear a helmet!)

Cyclists are expected to obey all traffic laws. Like motorists, you can be ticketed if you fail to do so. Ride with the traffic and never more than two abreast. Move into single file when motorists or other cyclists approach from the rear. Signal all your intentions to motorists and the cyclists near you! If you have to stop for a rest or an emergency, move yourself and your bike completely off the pavement. Rear view mirrors are recommended. Helmets are required. Please review our Ride Decorum & Rules page for more safety information.

Preparation

Cyclists can minimize potential problems by having themselves and their bikes in good condition for this ride. You must wear a helmet. A pump, patch kit, extra tube, on-the-road tools, a light jacket, sunscreen, and extra water bottles are highly recommended accessories. You should know how to fix a flat tire and how to do your own repairs.

Support Assistance

SAG vehicles will be making continuous circuits of all routes throughout ride hours. Their help is available to all riders with problems. Priority will be given to those riders with serious medical problems, followed by those with significant mechanical difficulties, and lastly to those who simply "tire" or need to fix a flat tire!
Mechanics will be available at the Fairgrounds and at some of the rest stops to aid in making bicycle repairs.

Shower Facilities

Showers will be available at Chelsea Fairgrounds until 5:30 PM. Bring your own towel and toiletries. Please be neat!

Check-in Times

Portage Lake Fun Rides: 8:00 am to noon.
Chelsea: 6:45 am to 10:00 am

Please carry emergency contact info on your person while riding.

Lunch & Snacks

The registration fee includes a buffet lunch at Portage Lake State Park from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. for riders on all six routes. Approximate distances to lunch are: 15 miles on the 15-, 39-mile routes; 30 miles on the 30 mile route; 38 miles on the 64-mile route; and 50 miles on the 75- and 100-mile routes. Please plan your time carefully so you do not miss lunch. Swimming is available at the park.

Volunteers will provide fresh fruit and beverages at snack stops as early as 7:30 a.m. The routes pass through several small towns where additional food and drinks can be purchased. You are encouraged to stop, rest and take a break while replenishing your energy and making new friends! Chilled watermelon will be served to riders at the Fairgrounds at the end of the ride.

There will be restrooms and/or porta-john facilities at all designated food stops.

Accommodations/Local Activities

For a list of hotels/motels/campgrounds, special events, area attractions, and restaurants, see our Accommodations & Local Activities page.

Courtesy

The people living along the One Helluva Ride routes are generally interested in the event and friendly to riders who give them the courtesy of riding to the right, obeying the traffic laws, and forming a single line to allow traffic to pass. Please review our Ride Decorum & Rules page.

Maps & Directions

Chelsea Fairgrounds (map)
Chelsea, MI
I-94 Exit 159 North
Fun Rides at Portage Lake Park (map)
I-94 at Exit 150 North

Registration Fee Schedule

Children under 7 free. There are no refunds for registration or merchandise. Email questions to ohrinfo@aabts.org

	Adult	Child (7-17)
Early Bird	$20.00	$12.00
(Postmarked by May 22, 2011)
Regular	$25.00	$12.00
(Postmarked by June 30, 2011)
Day of Ride	$30.00	$12.00
AABTS Member Discount	-$1.00	-$1.00

One Helluva Ride Merchandise

Merchandise must be ordered no later than May 6, 2011. Please note: Registrations with late merchandise orders will be returned to sender. To order merchandise only, please complete apparel section of the registration form and add $5.00 for postage (merchandise will be mailed after day of ride). A limited supply of merchandise will be available day of ride. Email questions to: ohrinfo@aabts.org

DeFeet Socks

A limited supply of socks will be available at $7.00 per pair, pre-ordered, and $10.00 day-of-ride (while supply lasts).
Sizes SM(w 6-8), M (w 8.5-10.5, m 7-9), L (w 11-13, m 9.5-11.5), and XL (m 12+).

T-shirts

A limited supply of high quality T-shirts will be available at $12.00 each, preordered, and $15.00 day of ride (while supply lasts).

Jerseys

A limited supply of microfiber custom Voler Team Apparel Cycling Jerseys will be available at $50.00 each, pre-ordered, and $60.00 day of ride (while supply lasts).