For a PRINTABLE VERSION of The Details and Tour Options of the Michigander Bicycle Tour.
TOUR OPTIONS
2-Day “Weekend” Michigander
Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, 2008
Ride the Musketawa Rail Trail
Approximately 30 miles each day
Package prices - Youth (7-17) $85; Adult (18+) $95
After May1, 2008 $15 Late Fee Applies
Includes showers, map, gear transport, SAG service, dinner and
camping at Muskegon, (Orchard View Middle School) on July 12,
breakfast on July 13. Lunches not included.
6-Day Michigander
Sunday, July 13 - Friday, July 18, 2008
Approximately 275 miles from Muskegon to Traverse City, with
overnight stops in Rockford, Edmore, Big Rapids, Cadillac,
Traverse City and ending with a loop ride on the last day back to
Traverse City.
Package price - Youth (7-17) $278; Adults (18+) $298
After May 1, 2008 $35 Late Fee Applies
Includes showers, map, gear transport, SAG service, camping, dinner
July 13-17, and breakfast July 14-18.
Lunches not included.
7-Day Michigander
Combine the 2 & 6-day rides for approximately 300 mile trip.
Package price - Youth (7-17) $313; Adults (18+) $333
After May 1, 2008 $35 Late Fee Applies
Pre- and Post-Ride Shuttle Service
is Available for an Additional Fee
Optional Pre-Ride Shuttle: (6-Day Riders Only): The optional preride
shuttle service on Saturday July 12th will shuttle you and your
bike from Grand Traverse County Civic Center (Traverse City) to
the starting point in Muskegon (Orchard View M.S.) Includes: long
term parking pass, bike transport, camping, and dinner in Muskegon
July 12th, and breakfast July 13th. Please arrive by 10 a.m. to register
and load your bike and depart from Traverse City at 1 p.m. Cost:
$50
Optional Post-Ride Shuttle: (6 & 7-Day Riders) The optional
post-ride shuttle service on Friday July 18th will shuttle you and your
bike from Grand Traverse County Civic Center (Traverse City). Bike
loading will begin at 1:00 p.m. The trucks will leave at 2:00 p.m. in
order to be in Muskegon at the same time as the buses. The buses
leave at 3:00 p.m. Includes: Bike Transport. Cost: $45
Please note: 7-dAY RIDERS TAKING THE POST-RIDE
SHUTTLE.
Please read an important message in your Ride Guide that comes
with your confirmation letter, for details about moving your vehicle
to the post-shuttle destination.
DETAILS ABOUT THE RIDE
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: All registration forms and payment
must reach us by June 29, 2008
EQUIPMENT: CPSC approved helmet must be worn by all
riders.
BIKE: For the trail rider, a hybrid or mountain bike with tires
large enough to handle a variety of trail surfaces (paved, gravel
and unimporved trails) encountered along the way.
“New” Road bike route. A fully paved road bike route available
this year. Bicycles must be in good working condition. A list of
other suggested equipment is on our website.
OVERNIGHT STOPS: Overnight outdoor camping facilities
will be provided with showers. Riders must provide own tent and
sleeping bag. Anyone wanting to use hotels must make their own
reservations and transportation arrangements. There are limited
hotels in some of the overnight towns and your are encouraged
to make arrangements far in advance. Some hotel numbers will
be provided in the ride guide you receive in your confirmation
packet and on the MTGA website or check with the local Chamber
of Commerce for each town.
MEALS: A general diet will be provided for breakfast and dinner
unless the vegetarian option is checked on the application form.
Lunchs are the responsibility of the rider and can be purchased at
various towns along the route.
BAGGAGE TRANSPORT: Riders’ gear will be transported
from one overnight stop to the next via baggage trucks. Riders
need only carry personal items and appropriate emergency information
during the day’s ride.
SAG: Sag stops with water will be available approximately every
10 miles along the route.
PHYSICAL CONDITIONING: This tour is designed for those
in good physical condition. “Sag Wagon” support vehicles will
follow the tour for mechanical and emergency pickup, but riders
are expected to be capable of reaching destinations under their
own power. Training recommendations can be found on our website
at www.michigantrails. org.
BICYCLE REPAIR: Bicycle repair will be available on route
and in camp for a fee.
17th ANNUAL T-SHIRT AND JERSEY:
Check the appropriate box on the registration form to purchase
clothing items. Only limited numbers of clothing items will
be available for sale during the tour. T-shirt and jersey designs
may be viewed on our website at www.michigantrails.org when
completed.
MINORS: All minors under 18 must ride with parent or guardian
at all times. Application must be mailed with parent or gurardians’s
application.
WAIVER FORM: For application acceptance, the release of liability
form must be signed by the rider or in the case of a minor,
by a parent or guardian.
CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS: All
cancellation requests must be in writing and postmarked no
later than June 15th, 2008. All cancelations are subject to a $25
processing fee. No cancellations will be allowed after June 15th.
We highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance to our
participants. Travel Insurance will help protect you from financial
loss in the event your vaction with us is cancelled or interrupted
by events beyond your control. To get a free no obligation quote
and to learn more about travel insurance, go to http://www.
mckayinsagency.com/Content/iTravel.aspx. If you prefer a paper
brochure, contact our agent - McKay Insurance Agency, Inc. at
800.942.0283.
VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers are needed during the ride to drive
trucks, support rest stops and many other jobs. If you or a spouse
or a friend is not riding and would like to volunteer, please have
them fill out the top part of the application and check the appropriate
check box in the volunteer section of the application and
mail it to Michigander. We will contact them with more information.
CONFIRMATION: A confirmation packet will be emailed to
you within 4 weeks of receipt of your restiration. Please include
your email address on the application. If you do not have an
email address a confirmation packet will be mailed to you. Included
will be confirmation letter and ride guide providing many
more details about the Michigander.
EMAIL - WEBSITE: If you would like to keep up with Michigander
announcements and information through the year fill in
the email address on the applications and also keep updated on
our website at www.michigantrails.org.
QUESTIONS: Contact . . . .
Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance
410 S Cedar St. Ste A
Lansing MI 48912
Ph: 517.485.6022 Fax: 517.485.9181
Email: michigander [at] michigantrails [dot] org
Website: www.michigantrails.org
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