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18-20 miles gravel. Start time will switch to 9am in May, then back to 10am in September

Ride under I-96 to Island Lake and back to Kensington and around the west side of Kent Lake; optional ride to Milford for lunch at Americus Coney; then head back south around the east side of Kent Lake to the start for 30 miles; shortcut options. Captains: Chris Flaviani: 248 982-0478; cflaviani@yahoo.com Kathleen/Dave Farmer: 248 318-4422; daveandkathleen@yahoo.com

explore the farmland and quiet roads between Stockbridge and area northwest. Going to Leslie this week: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30695207

Newcomers, casual riders, and recumbents welcome! (a no-drop ride) Rides use the B2B Trail to Hudson Mills Metropark and/or Dexter Huron Metropark. Start time 5:00 PM in April and October/November; 5:30 PM for May through September. Location: Dexter Forest Lawn Cemetery (corner of Broad & Grand) parking lot, 3051-3001 Broad St. Dexter, MI 48130 Captains: Don and Gwen Evich 734-426-5116 & Ross Richardson 734-761-2659

Short route on May 2: 26 miles. Roll at 10:00am. Plan to join us for breakfast/lunch/coffee at Zou Zou‘s after the ride it you want. Here‘s the link https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40844571 If you‘d like a longer ride, you could start and end at Zou Zou‘s or the Chelsea Fire Station. Just time it so that you can meet us at Cavanaugh Lake at 10:00.

Ride starts Aberdeen at 6:00 p.m. 25-35 miles. Average speed 14-16 mph. Ride goes every Thursday evening.Ride will regroup a few times. You are responsible for your own navigation.I will send out route gps file on Wednesday.Email me if you wish me to send you the route(mmotowski@hotmail.com). Bring a chair, beverage, snack for post ride tailgate if you wish

Gravel road ride (approximately 18 miles) leaving from Olson Park, with a rest stop at St. John‘s Evangelical Lutheran Church (about 10 miles from start).

Ride Friday morning to Dexter and Hudson Mill Metro Park. Pack a lunch or stop in Dexter for coffee or Breakfast. C, B, and A riders welcome. Distances up to riders, most common is Barton Park to Hudson Mills with 2-loops for 33 miles. Others may start at Dexter Metro Park and join the main group about 30 minutes after Barton Park start time. This option shortens the 2-loop ride to 20 miles. Ride Leaders: Jan Shubitowski janeta2@sbcglobal.net Dan Harrison a2dan@sbcglobal.net

Ride Saturday morning to Dexter (16 mi. RT) or Chelsea (32 mi. RT). Stop at Zous Zous in Chelsea for coffee and or snack. B, C riders and A riders welcome. Distances up to riders, most common is Barton Park to Chelsea , but riders may extend to what they want. Options include around Cavanuagh Lake (+10 mi) or trail north from Chelseas to North Territorial Road (+ 10 mi.) or loop to Waterloo and back on Rt. 52 or trail to Chelsea (+18). Alternative start is Wheller Park in Ann Arbor on your own with meet up at Barton Pond parking lot start. Check calender day of ride if raining for cancellation or delayed start. Main contact Kevin McGuinness 734-649-9762; kmcguinn@comcast.net
Additional contact Tom Powell 734-213-8023 tpowell@umich.edu

Due to all the rain Friday, we’ll stay on paved roads this week. Be ready to roll at 9:30. Coffee/breakfast afterwards if you want to stay and socialize.

Gravel ride from Old St. Patrick Church to Independence Lake and back. Various available return routes, allowing ride to be from 22 to 24 miles. Start time will change to 9am in May.

We will ride the dirt roads around Dixboro, starting from the parking lot near Moonwinks. Gravel, hybrid or mountain bike recommended. Meet at 5:45 so we can roll out at 6pm sharp! Approximate pace is 10-12 mph, but slower or faster riders are welcome and we will regroup at various points. If you think you are significantly faster or slower than this pace please have a means to download the route so you don‘t get lost if you end up getting away from the group. Route will be about 15 miles. It‘s a bit more hilly than some of our last few rides. The roads are in pretty good shape other than some potholes that are easy to avoid. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46462124 Rear lights and some form of rearview mirror are recommended. Bike helmets are required! Please be sure your bike is in good working order and bring supplies to fix a flat or do small repairs on the road if necessary. Please RSVP if you are coming. Text 248-804-9775 if you will be late or need to cancel last minute so we don‘t leave anyone behind! We will gather for a drink or a bite to eat at Rappourt or wherever the group would like to go after the ride for anyone who is interested. This is a ride focused on women, but men are welcome to attend.

Asphalt and crushed limestone dedicated rail trail. Flat terrain, smooth surface, all types of bikes. Distance 25 to 55 miles getting progressively longer through the season. There will be at least one rest stop on each ride. The route has a number of small towns with bakeries and ice cream spots. There are also a few shaded picnic tables along the trail.

Ride the less-traveled roads West and North of Chelsea. Ride lengths vary from 20 miles early in the season up to 30+ mid-season. Depending on the number of riders, the attendees may make several stops during the ride to regroup or may divide into smaller groups of varying speeds. Many in the group meet in Chelsea area restaurants after for some dinner and socializing. Start Location occasionally changes so check the calendar for any updates.

Tuesday Dirt Ride. Rollout is at 6:15pm from the parking lot of Aberdeen Bike. Distance varies from 20 to 35 miles. The ride goes year round and is dependent on the weather conditions. Lights are mandatory for fall, winter and spring rides. Routes vary each week and the group will wait for those that are having a bad day. I will send out an email on Sunday or Monday announcing the ride and ask that you respond if you are planning to ride. Mick Osman 517-285-6830, scimitargs@gmail.com P.S. Text or email with your email and I will but you on the Tour de Dirt list.

18-20 miles gravel. Start time will switch to 9am in May, then back to 10am in September

We will ride to Mason this week: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46405822

Ride under I-96 to Island Lake and back to Kensington and around the west side of Kent Lake; optional ride to Milford for lunch at Americus Coney; then head back south around the east side of Kent Lake to the start for 30 miles; shortcut options. Captains: Chris Flaviani: 248 982-0478; cflaviani@yahoo.com Kathleen/Dave Farmer: 248 318-4422; daveandkathleen@yahoo.com

Newcomers, casual riders, and recumbents welcome! (a no-drop ride) Rides use the B2B Trail to Hudson Mills Metropark and/or Dexter Huron Metropark. Start time 5:00 PM in April and October/November; 5:30 PM for May through September. Location: Dexter Forest Lawn Cemetery (corner of Broad & Grand) parking lot, 3051-3001 Broad St. Dexter, MI 48130 Captains: Don and Gwen Evich 734-426-5116 & Ross Richardson 734-761-2659

Note the time change for this week only: 10:30am

Ride starts Aberdeen at 6:00 p.m. 25-35 miles. Average speed 14-16 mph. Ride goes every Thursday evening.Ride will regroup a few times. You are responsible for your own navigation.I will send out route gps file on Wednesday.Email me if you wish me to send you the route(mmotowski@hotmail.com). Bring a chair, beverage, snack for post ride tailgate if you wish

Gravel road ride (approximately 18 miles) leaving from Olson Park, with a rest stop at St. John‘s Evangelical Lutheran Church (about 10 miles from start).

Ride Friday morning to Dexter and Hudson Mill Metro Park. Pack a lunch or stop in Dexter for coffee or Breakfast. C, B, and A riders welcome. Distances up to riders, most common is Barton Park to Hudson Mills with 2-loops for 33 miles. Others may start at Dexter Metro Park and join the main group about 30 minutes after Barton Park start time. This option shortens the 2-loop ride to 20 miles. Ride Leaders: Jan Shubitowski janeta2@sbcglobal.net Dan Harrison a2dan@sbcglobal.net

Ride Saturday morning to Dexter (16 mi. RT) or Chelsea (32 mi. RT). Stop at Zous Zous in Chelsea for coffee and or snack. B, C riders and A riders welcome. Distances up to riders, most common is Barton Park to Chelsea , but riders may extend to what they want. Options include around Cavanuagh Lake (+10 mi) or trail north from Chelseas to North Territorial Road (+ 10 mi.) or loop to Waterloo and back on Rt. 52 or trail to Chelsea (+18). Alternative start is Wheller Park in Ann Arbor on your own with meet up at Barton Pond parking lot start. Check calender day of ride if raining for cancellation or delayed start. Main contact Kevin McGuinness 734-649-9762; kmcguinn@comcast.net
Additional contact Tom Powell 734-213-8023 tpowell@umich.edu

Gravel ride from Old St. Patrick Church to Independence Lake and back. Various available return routes, allowing ride to be from 22 to 24 miles. Start time will change to 9am in May.

We will ride the B2B from WCC fitness center into Ypsi and turning around at Van Buren Park for about a 21 mile ride. The ride is mostly on path, but we will be on the road in bike lanes for parts of the ride. Park in the Southwest Corner of the WCC Fitness lot. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46546807 Meet at 5:45 so we can roll out at 6pm sharp! Approximate pace is 10-12 mph, but slower or faster riders are welcome and we will regroup at various points. Rear lights and some form of rearview mirror are recommended. Bike helmets are required! Please be sure your bike is in good working order and bring supplies to fix a flat or do small repairs on the road if necessary. Please RSVP if you are coming. Text 248-804-9775 if you will be late or need to cancel last minute so we don‘t leave anyone behind! We will gather for a drink or a bite to eat somewhere after the ride for anyone who is interested. This is a ride focused on women, but men are welcome to attend.

Asphalt and crushed limestone dedicated rail trail. Flat terrain, smooth surface, all types of bikes. Distance 25 to 55 miles getting progressively longer through the season. There will be at least one rest stop on each ride. The route has a number of small towns with bakeries and ice cream spots. There are also a few shaded picnic tables along the trail.

Ride the less-traveled roads West and North of Chelsea. Ride lengths vary from 20 miles early in the season up to 30+ mid-season. Depending on the number of riders, the attendees may make several stops during the ride to regroup or may divide into smaller groups of varying speeds. Many in the group meet in Chelsea area restaurants after for some dinner and socializing. Start Location occasionally changes so check the calendar for any updates.

Tuesday Dirt Ride. Rollout is at 6:15pm from the parking lot of Aberdeen Bike. Distance varies from 20 to 35 miles. The ride goes year round and is dependent on the weather conditions. Lights are mandatory for fall, winter and spring rides. Routes vary each week and the group will wait for those that are having a bad day. I will send out an email on Sunday or Monday announcing the ride and ask that you respond if you are planning to ride. Mick Osman 517-285-6830, scimitargs@gmail.com P.S. Text or email with your email and I will but you on the Tour de Dirt list.

18-20 miles gravel. Start time will switch to 9am in May, then back to 10am in September

Ride under I-96 to Island Lake and back to Kensington and around the west side of Kent Lake; optional ride to Milford for lunch at Americus Coney; then head back south around the east side of Kent Lake to the start for 30 miles; shortcut options. Captains: Chris Flaviani: 248 982-0478; cflaviani@yahoo.com Kathleen/Dave Farmer: 248 318-4422; daveandkathleen@yahoo.com

explore the regions north and west of Stockbridge

Newcomers, casual riders, and recumbents welcome! (a no-drop ride) Rides use the B2B Trail to Hudson Mills Metropark and/or Dexter Huron Metropark. Start time 5:00 PM in April and October/November; 5:30 PM for May through September. Location: Dexter Forest Lawn Cemetery (corner of Broad & Grand) parking lot, 3051-3001 Broad St. Dexter, MI 48130 Captains: Don and Gwen Evich 734-426-5116 & Ross Richardson 734-761-2659

Ride starts Aberdeen at 6:00 p.m. 25-35 miles. Average speed 14-16 mph. Ride goes every Thursday evening.Ride will regroup a few times. You are responsible for your own navigation.I will send out route gps file on Wednesday.Email me if you wish me to send you the route(mmotowski@hotmail.com). Bring a chair, beverage, snack for post ride tailgate if you wish

Gravel road ride (approximately 18 miles) leaving from Olson Park, with a rest stop at St. John‘s Evangelical Lutheran Church (about 10 miles from start).

Ride Friday morning to Dexter and Hudson Mill Metro Park. Pack a lunch or stop in Dexter for coffee or Breakfast. C, B, and A riders welcome. Distances up to riders, most common is Barton Park to Hudson Mills with 2-loops for 33 miles. Others may start at Dexter Metro Park and join the main group about 30 minutes after Barton Park start time. This option shortens the 2-loop ride to 20 miles. Ride Leaders: Jan Shubitowski janeta2@sbcglobal.net Dan Harrison a2dan@sbcglobal.net

This weeks ride will go to Hudson Mills and circle the park then return to Delhi Park for AABST Social Event and Pizza Party at 11:30. After event it will return to Barton Dam Parking Start Point. A and C riders are welcome.

This ride will leave from the BTB trailhead near the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Dexter at 9:00. We will ride ~30 miles, ending at the AABTS Pizza Party in Dexter Huron Metropark (so after pizza you will be on your own to return the ~1 mile to your car). Route TBD--check back closer to ride date.

This ride will start and end at Dexter Huron Park. We will ride mostly gravel roads north of the park, and return to join the AABTS Social and pizza party. Pace will be 10-12 mph. Route is 18.4 miles. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43196080 Note that you will need a Metropark pass or pay the daily fee if you want to drive into the Metropark.

This ride will leave Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors at 10:30 and stop at about the midway point to join in on the AABTS Pizza and beverages before returning to Aberdeen. The route is 33 miles: https://www.strava.com/routes/3223248888213578876

Pizza/ beverages will be at Dexter-Huron Metropark from 11:30 - 2:30. Various paved and gravel options will be offered. Check back for ride options.

RSVP to Elizabeth Tidd today if you plan to attend the Thursday (May 23rd) Group Dinner in Georgetown Kentucky. Thursday Dinner details: 6:00 pm – AABTS Group Dinner – (Note Day changed to Thursday, May 23, 2023) • Pepe’s Mi Mexico Restaurant (440 Connector Rd, Georgetown, KY 40324, ph. 502-868-0060). (1.4 miles NE of the Fairfield Inn & Microtel). • Festive atmosphere and a wide variety of Mexican & American food choices / prices. Diners will individually order off Mi Mexico’s standard menu and be responsible for their own bills. • Contact Elizabeth Tidd lizbeth0405@yahoo.com 734-717-9583 for reservations. • Reservation Deadline: Sunday, May 19th. Space is limited. NOTE: You can also RSVP right here in the May 19th calendar for the Thursday (May 23rd) Dinner.

Gravel ride from Old St. Patrick Church to Independence Lake and back. Various available return routes, allowing ride to be from 22 to 24 miles. Start time will change to 9am in May.

Asphalt and crushed limestone dedicated rail trail. Flat terrain, smooth surface, all types of bikes. Distance 25 to 55 miles getting progressively longer through the season. There will be at least one rest stop on each ride. The route has a number of small towns with bakeries and ice cream spots. There are also a few shaded picnic tables along the trail.

Ride the less-traveled roads West and North of Chelsea. Ride lengths vary from 20 miles early in the season up to 30+ mid-season. Depending on the number of riders, the attendees may make several stops during the ride to regroup or may divide into smaller groups of varying speeds. Many in the group meet in Chelsea area restaurants after for some dinner and socializing. Start Location occasionally changes so check the calendar for any updates.

Tuesday Dirt Ride. Rollout is at 6:15pm from the parking lot of Aberdeen Bike. Distance varies from 20 to 35 miles. The ride goes year round and is dependent on the weather conditions. Lights are mandatory for fall, winter and spring rides. Routes vary each week and the group will wait for those that are having a bad day. I will send out an email on Sunday or Monday announcing the ride and ask that you respond if you are planning to ride. Mick Osman 517-285-6830, scimitargs@gmail.com P.S. Text or email with your email and I will but you on the Tour de Dirt list.

18-20 miles gravel. Start time will switch to 9am in May, then back to 10am in September

Ride under I-96 to Island Lake and back to Kensington and around the west side of Kent Lake; optional ride to Milford for lunch at Americus Coney; then head back south around the east side of Kent Lake to the start for 30 miles; shortcut options. Captains: Chris Flaviani: 248 982-0478; cflaviani@yahoo.com Kathleen/Dave Farmer: 248 318-4422; daveandkathleen@yahoo.com

explore the regions north and west of Stockbridge

Newcomers, casual riders, and recumbents welcome! (a no-drop ride) Rides use the B2B Trail to Hudson Mills Metropark and/or Dexter Huron Metropark. Start time 5:00 PM in April and October/November; 5:30 PM for May through September. Location: Dexter Forest Lawn Cemetery (corner of Broad & Grand) parking lot, 3051-3001 Broad St. Dexter, MI 48130 Captains: Don and Gwen Evich 734-426-5116 & Ross Richardson 734-761-2659

• 8:30 am - AABTS club rides 30 to 75 miles leaving from Georgetown • New Starting Location: Meet at the Georgetown Church of the Nazarene, 726 Lemons Mill Rd, Georgetown, KY 40324 • AABTS provided maps – “Paris Ride” • Ride to Paris, KY, for lunch, see farms, covered bridges, Cane Ridge meeting house. • Ride Captain: Terri Keppler tlk1972@gmail.com 734-645-5696 Note: AABTS has permission to park in the church parking lot.

6:00 pm – AABTS Group Dinner – (Note Day changed to Thursday) • Pepe’s Mi Mexico Restaurant (440 Connector Rd, Georgetown, KY 40324, ph. 502-868-0060). (1.4 miles NE of the Fairfield Inn & Microtel). • Festive atmosphere and a wide variety of Mexican & American food choices / prices. Diners will individually order off Mi Mexico’s standard menu and be responsible for their own bills. • Contact Elizabeth Tidd lizbeth0405@yahoo.com 734-717-9583 for reservations. • Reservation Deadline: Sunday, May 19th. Space is limited.

Ride starts Aberdeen at 6:00 p.m. 25-35 miles. Average speed 14-16 mph. Ride goes every Thursday evening.Ride will regroup a few times. You are responsible for your own navigation.I will send out route gps file on Wednesday.Email me if you wish me to send you the route(mmotowski@hotmail.com). Bring a chair, beverage, snack for post ride tailgate if you wish

8:30 am - AABTS club rides 42 to 75 miles leaving from Georgetown College. • New Start Location: The Pavilion Rec Center, 140 Pavilion Dr, Georgetown, KY 40324 (Just 0,7 miles North of the Hilton Garden Inn, take Champion Way to Pavilion Drive to parking lot.) AABTS has permission to park in this lot. However, if possible, ride to this starting location. • AABTS provided maps – “Horse Country Ride” • Ride to Wallace Station for lunch, see horse farms, distillery, mill, bird sanctuary. • Alternative: The Bluegrass Cycling Club will have open club rides on Friday morning available at no charge to Horsey participants, details at www.bgcycling.net • AABTS club miles for either of the rides. • Ride Captain: Terri Keppler tlk1972@gmail.com 734-645-5696 • Note: For shorter options, pick up map at start then drive to Georgetown or Midway, KY and join the above routes.

Gravel road ride (approximately 18 miles) leaving from Olson Park, with a rest stop at St. John‘s Evangelical Lutheran Church (about 10 miles from start).

Ride Friday morning to Dexter and Hudson Mill Metro Park. Pack a lunch or stop in Dexter for coffee or Breakfast. C, B, and A riders welcome. Distances up to riders, most common is Barton Park to Hudson Mills with 2-loops for 33 miles. Others may start at Dexter Metro Park and join the main group about 30 minutes after Barton Park start time. This option shortens the 2-loop ride to 20 miles. Ride Leaders: Jan Shubitowski janeta2@sbcglobal.net Dan Harrison a2dan@sbcglobal.net

MAY 25-26, 2024 The Bluegrass Cycling Club‘s Horsey Hundred is our club‘s favorite invitational. This 2-day event, based in Georgetown, Kentucky, takes place Memorial Day Weekend, this year on May 25 & 26. It offers routes from 21 to 100 miles each day through the horse farm country north of Lexington. Every year about 40 Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society (AABTS) members make the 5-6-hour drive to see what other club members are raving about. AABTS is offering some special pre- and post-tour features again this year so you can make this a 2-, 3-, 4-, or even 5-day cycling vacation. Check the May AABTS Ride Calendar for more details. --- Horsey Hundred Cycling Events --- Don’t Forget to Register for the Horsey Hundred --- There is no rider limit for 2024, however we encourage early registration. --- Full Ride Ticket is $95 *** Note: Horsey Hundred Saturday and Sunday routes start at Charles Brooking Park, near the two blue buildings on Fairgrounds road off Cardinal Drive & Scott County Park Rd, North of Georgetown. Click on map link on this AABTS calendar page for Charles Brooking Park location. • See Horsey Hundred information at www.horseyhundred.com/ • AABTS Ride Captain: Terri Keppler tlk1972@gmail.com 734-645-5696

Ride Saturday morning to Dexter (16 mi. RT) or Chelsea (32 mi. RT). Stop at Zous Zous in Chelsea for coffee and or snack. B, C riders and A riders welcome. Distances up to riders, most common is Barton Park to Chelsea , but riders may extend to what they want. Options include around Cavanuagh Lake (+10 mi) or trail north from Chelseas to North Territorial Road (+ 10 mi.) or loop to Waterloo and back on Rt. 52 or trail to Chelsea (+18). Alternative start is Wheller Park in Ann Arbor on your own with meet up at Barton Pond parking lot start. Check calender day of ride if raining for cancellation or delayed start. Main contact Kevin McGuinness 734-649-9762; kmcguinn@comcast.net
Additional contact Tom Powell 734-213-8023 tpowell@umich.edu

MAY 25-26, 2024 The Bluegrass Cycling Club‘s Horsey Hundred is our club‘s favorite invitational. This 2-day event, based in Georgetown, Kentucky, takes place Memorial Day Weekend, this year on May 25 & 26. It offers routes from 21 to 100 miles each day through the horse farm country north of Lexington. Every year about 40 Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society (AABTS) members make the 5-6-hour drive to see what other club members are raving about. AABTS is offering some special pre- and post-tour features again this year so you can make this a 2-, 3-, 4-, or even 5-day cycling vacation. Check the May AABTS Ride Calendar for more details. --- Horsey Hundred Cycling Events --- Don’t Forget to Register for the Horsey Hundred --- There is no rider limit for 2024, however we encourage early registration. --- Full Ride Ticket is $95 *** Note: Horsey Hundred Saturday and Sunday routes start at Charles Brooking Park, near the two blue buildings on Fairgrounds road off Cardinal Drive & Scott County Park Rd, North of Georgetown. Click on map link on this AABTS calendar page for Charles Brooking Park location. • See Horsey Hundred information at www.horseyhundred.com/ • AABTS Ride Captain: Terri Keppler tlk1972@gmail.com 734-645-5696

Monday May 27th Post Ride 8:00 am - AABTS Democratic Ride • Meet at the parking lot of the Georgetown, Church of the Nazarene, 726 Lemons Mill Rd, Georgetown, KY 40324 • This is a democratic ride. Bring your own maps. There is no Ride Captain for this Monday Ride. Note the new start location. AABTS has permission to park in the church lot.

Gravel ride from Old St. Patrick Church to Independence Lake and back. Various available return routes, allowing ride to be from 22 to 24 miles. Start time will change to 9am in May.

Asphalt and crushed limestone dedicated rail trail. Flat terrain, smooth surface, all types of bikes. Distance 25 to 55 miles getting progressively longer through the season. There will be at least one rest stop on each ride. The route has a number of small towns with bakeries and ice cream spots. There are also a few shaded picnic tables along the trail.

Ride the less-traveled roads West and North of Chelsea. Ride lengths vary from 20 miles early in the season up to 30+ mid-season. Depending on the number of riders, the attendees may make several stops during the ride to regroup or may divide into smaller groups of varying speeds. Many in the group meet in Chelsea area restaurants after for some dinner and socializing. Start Location occasionally changes so check the calendar for any updates.

Tuesday Dirt Ride. Rollout is at 6:15pm from the parking lot of Aberdeen Bike. Distance varies from 20 to 35 miles. The ride goes year round and is dependent on the weather conditions. Lights are mandatory for fall, winter and spring rides. Routes vary each week and the group will wait for those that are having a bad day. I will send out an email on Sunday or Monday announcing the ride and ask that you respond if you are planning to ride. Mick Osman 517-285-6830, scimitargs@gmail.com P.S. Text or email with your email and I will but you on the Tour de Dirt list.

18-20 miles gravel. Start time will switch to 9am in May, then back to 10am in September

Ride under I-96 to Island Lake and back to Kensington and around the west side of Kent Lake; optional ride to Milford for lunch at Americus Coney; then head back south around the east side of Kent Lake to the start for 30 miles; shortcut options. Captains: Chris Flaviani: 248 982-0478; cflaviani@yahoo.com Kathleen/Dave Farmer: 248 318-4422; daveandkathleen@yahoo.com

10:00 Start, Lakeland Trailhead at the intersection of M-52 and S. Central in Stockbridge. Route TBA

Newcomers, casual riders, and recumbents welcome! (a no-drop ride) Rides use the B2B Trail to Hudson Mills Metropark and/or Dexter Huron Metropark. Start time 5:00 PM in April and October/November; 5:30 PM for May through September. Location: Dexter Forest Lawn Cemetery (corner of Broad & Grand) parking lot, 3051-3001 Broad St. Dexter, MI 48130 Captains: Don and Gwen Evich 734-426-5116 & Ross Richardson 734-761-2659

Ride starts Aberdeen at 6:00 p.m. 25-35 miles. Average speed 14-16 mph. Ride goes every Thursday evening.Ride will regroup a few times. You are responsible for your own navigation.I will send out route gps file on Wednesday.Email me if you wish me to send you the route(mmotowski@hotmail.com). Bring a chair, beverage, snack for post ride tailgate if you wish

Gravel road ride (approximately 18 miles) leaving from Olson Park, with a rest stop at St. John‘s Evangelical Lutheran Church (about 10 miles from start).

Ride Friday morning to Dexter and Hudson Mill Metro Park. Pack a lunch or stop in Dexter for coffee or Breakfast. C, B, and A riders welcome. Distances up to riders, most common is Barton Park to Hudson Mills with 2-loops for 33 miles. Others may start at Dexter Metro Park and join the main group about 30 minutes after Barton Park start time. This option shortens the 2-loop ride to 20 miles. Ride Leaders: Jan Shubitowski janeta2@sbcglobal.net Dan Harrison a2dan@sbcglobal.net