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

37^th Annual

One Helluva Ride

July 13, 2013

General Information

The Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society (AABTS) presents the 37th Annual One Helluva Ride (OHR) on Saturday, July 13, 2013. Join us for 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. Four rides start and end at Chelsea Fairgrounds in Chelsea, Michigan; the 100 mile route will go through Hell. The two Fun Rides start and end at Portage Lake State Park. All the routes share the same central lunch stop at Portage Lake State Park, so 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 $11 Recreation Passport for motor vehicles registered in Michigan or an $8.40 daily fee for out-of-state vehicles is required for park entry. For more information on the Recreation Passport, visit www.michigan.gov/recreationpassport/.

Chelsea Fairgrounds: All Other Routes
Check-in: 6:45 a.m. to 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 $35 (adult), $12 (minor, 7-17) and under 7 free. There is free parking at the Fairgrounds.

Register Early and Save!

OHR embroidered patch to the first 1,500 registrants
Pre-ordered custom merchandise must be postmarked by May 1, 2013
Online registration available March 1 through July 1, 2013 (no service fee)
Mail-in registration must be postmarked by July 1, 2013
E-mail: ohrinfo@aabts.org
Register early and save up to $15 Save money with early registration

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! No cell phones, headphones, or texting while riding. If you have to stop for a rest or an emergency, move yourself and your bike completely off the pavement. Rearview 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, at some of the rest stops, and on the routes.
In case of a true medical emergency, call 911!

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- and 39-mile routes; 30 miles on the 30 mile route; 39 miles on the 64-mile route; 50 miles on the 75-mile route; 63 miles on the 100-mile route. 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	Minor (7-17)
Early Bird	$20.00	$12.00
(Postmarked by June 1, 2013)
Regular	$25.00	$12.00
(Postmarked by July 1, 2013)
AABTS Member Pre-Ride Discount	-$1.00	-$1.00

Day of Ride (Everyone)	$35.00	$12.00

One Helluva Ride Merchandise

Merchandise must be ordered no later than May 1, 2013.
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 $6.00 for postage (merchandise will be mailed after day of ride). A limited supply of merchandise will be available day of ride. A final jersey order will be taken day of ride for late September delivery (plus $6 postage). Email questions to: ohrinfo@aabts.org

	View larger		DeFeet Socks A limited supply of socks will be available at $8.00 per pair, pre-ordered, and $10.00 day-of-ride (while supply lasts). Sizes S(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+).

	View larger		T-shirts A limited supply of high quality T-shirts will be available at $12.00 each, pre-ordered, and $15.00 day of ride (while supply lasts). Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL.

	View larger		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). An additional jersey order will be taken on day of ride for late September delivery (plus $6 postage).