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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

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

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

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