Beautiful Routes

After nine miles on the Leelanau Trail, the 20 mile route follows the east side of South Lake Leelanau then returns to the Trail to finish in Suttons Bay. Being mostly flat this is an ideal route for younger riders. This route includes one food stop at mile 13.

The 40 mile route begins the same as the short route then continues north along the east side of both North and South Lake Leelanau and passes though the village of Lake Leelanau before returning to Suttons Bay via M-22 from Setterbo Road. This route includes food stops at 13 and 26 miles.

After leaving the Leelanau Trail 10.5 miles south of Suttons Bay, the 64 mile route heads west through rolling countryside, north around Little Traverse Lake, through Lake Leelanau, up the east side of North Lake Leelanau and then returns to Suttons Bay via Setterbo Road and M-22. This route includes food stops at 25 and 49 miles.

The 100 mile route extends the 64 mile route north to the Grand Traverse Lighthouse at the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula and the village of Northport with more hills and scenic views. This route includes food stops at 25, 49, and 77 miles.

Ride Details

HIGHLIGHTS

• Well-marked roads on all routes
• Detailed route maps with cue sheets provided
• Roving SAG support for emergencies
• Food stops with toilet facilities
• Post ride lunch at Herman Park Pavilion in Suttons Bay
• Pre-ride tech support provided by Suttons Bay Bikes
• Swimming at the Village Beach located at Marina Park, on N. Front Street
• Tour profits are donated to organizations that support and improve bicycling in our region
• All classes of e-bikes are welcome

FOOD STOPS

Rest stops on longer routes are spaced 15-30 miles apart, most with lake views. Each rest stop has toilet facilities.

POST-RIDE HARVEST LUNCH

A box lunch will be served at Herman Park from 11:30 a.m. until 4:30 pm. The lunch is included in the tour fee for all registrants. Box lunch choice will be offered as part of registration.

SAFETY

• All riders are expected to follow the health guidelines at the time of the ride. Hand sanitizer will be readily available at all locations during the day. Cooperation with guidelines is imperative for the success and safety of the Leelanau Harvest Tour and we thank you for your efforts.
• Helmets must be worn by all riders
• Riders are to obey all traffic rules and laws and to ride in a courteous and safe manner. Michigan law requires cyclists to ride as close to the right as practicable and not more than two abreast
• Children 15 and under must be accompanied by a cycling adult

START/FINISH LOCATION

All routes start and finish at Herman Park in Suttons Bay located 16 miles north of Traverse City at 1060 S. Herman Rd., Suttons Bay, MI.

REFUND POLICY

The bike tour is a rain or shine event. Individuals may cancel their registration and request a refund up to August 25.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Write to: lhtdirector@cherrycapitalcyclingclub.org

For information on hotel, motel, and camping options and area attractions, please use these links: Leelanau County, Traverse City, Pure Michigan. Local camping options include theLeelanau Pines Campground and Lake Leelanau RV Park both on the west side of Lake Leelanau.

Our two, one-day tours, the Ride Around Torch and the Leelanau Harvest Tour have enabled the CCCC to conduct a productive and meaningful grant program that supports bicycling projects that contribute to achieving our mission of promoting bicycling as part of a healthy lifestyle. Since 1999 the CCCC has proudly granted over $400,000 to local organizations seeking to do projects like this.