The Ride
The 2025 OHR was a huge success! Thanks to all who participated and volunteered! We'll be back in 2026!

One Helluva Ride is Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society's signature event.  This event allows AABTS to advocate for cycling in not just our community but across Michigan.

Proceeds from this event are used to fund philanthropic activities, which include donating thousands of dollars for things like helmets, out-reach, education, and other charitable causes each year.  

Join us for a day of scenic bicycle touring over tree-lined roads or beautiful gravel trails. The routes wind through rural and recreation areas and vary enough to appeal to a broad range of cyclists. We welcome all categories of riders.

Details / Price

Registration for 2026 will open in March, 2026.

More registration info coming later!

No day of ride registration.

When / Where
The ride will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026.  
Check-in starts at 6:30am.  

The One Helluva Ride does not have an official start time.  
However, we recommend you consider a starting time listed on the schedule to ensure rest stop and SAG availability.

The ride leaves and returns to  the Chelsea Fairgrounds
(20501 W Old US Hwy 12, Chelsea, MI 48118)
Take I-94 Exit 159 North.  

Routes
Routes will consist of multiple paved and gravel.   Usually there are four paved road rides (19 -100 miles) and three gravel routes (22 – 68 miles).  Routes for 2026 will be finalized early 2026.

Routes will be marked, and maps via RidewithGPS available for download. All rides start and end at Chelsea Fairgrounds in Chelsea, Michigan. SAG support and bike mechanics will be available. 
 
Optional leader-led group rides will probably be offered again!

Food
There will be great food (including vegeterian and vegan), snacks and beverages at rest stops, and the traditional ice-cold watermelon at the end!

Merchandise
We will have custom T-shirts, socks, and cycling jerseys available for purchase.

Contacts

E-mail: ohr@abbts.org
Mail: OHR, PO Box 1585, Ann Arbor, MI 48106

Phone: 734 719-0101.  
Leave a message and we will return your call