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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.

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.

Roll at 10:00am. This week‘s ride will be to Pleasant Lake. Here is the link, but the start will be at the Lakeland Trailhead, not at the bank as shown on the route. ridewithgps.com/routes/30760654

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

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

Meet at the Cavanaugh Lake Parking lot at in Chelsea. Ride to Stockbridge with stop at Stockbridge diner. I will not be there but one of regular riders will lead. Kevin McGuinness (734-649-9762) Route on GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48488469

Ride starts Aberdeen at 5:30 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 Delhi Metro Park or Dexter Metro Park and join the main group about 20 to 30 minutes after Barton Park start time. This option shortens the 2-loop ride to 20 to 26 miles. Ride Leaders: Jan Shubitowski janeta2@sbcglobal.net Dan Harrison a2dan@sbcglobal.net Note1: The Dexter Fire Station is under construction. We may not be able to reach the bike trail to Hudson Mills using the Fire Station driveway. If necessary, instead of turning right on the Fire Station driveway, turn Left onto Jeffords St by the Marathon gas station and continue onto the sidewalk path to connect to the bike trail along the Mill Creek towards Hudson Mills. Note2: We plan to stop at the Dexter Bakery on the return for coffee. Instead of the clock tower tables we will use the tables near the Dexter Bakery, less noise and better bike parking.

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 Dam Parkinng lot to Chelsea , but riders may extend to what they want. Options include around Cavanuagh Lake (+10 mi) or trail north from Chelsea to North Territorial Road (+ 10 mi.) or loop to Waterloo and back on Rt. 52 or trail to Chelsea (+18). Alternative start is Wheeler Park in Ann Arbor on your own with meet up at Bird Hill Parking lot at start time or anywhere on Huron River Drive (join us as we ride by). 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 734-474-6550 tpowell@umich.edu

We will ride the gravel roads to Plymouth Orchard for cider and donuts. Gravel, hybrid or mountain bike recommended. The roads are in pretty good shape, but not suitable for a road bike. 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 is just over 18 miles. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48644802 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! Moonwinks will be open before and after the ride if you need refreshments. If you are driving to the start, please park near the church or in the back part of the parking lot of Moonwinks so we don‘t take up their parking spots.

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.

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

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

Meet at the Cavanaugh Lake Parking lot at in Chelsea. Ride will be to Roxy Cafe in Jackson https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48692451 Leader: Kevin McGuinness (734-649-9762)

Ride starts Aberdeen at 5:30 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 Delhi Metro Park or Dexter Metro Park and join the main group about 20 to 30 minutes after Barton Park start time. This option shortens the 2-loop ride to 20 to 26 miles. Ride Leaders: Jan Shubitowski janeta2@sbcglobal.net Dan Harrison a2dan@sbcglobal.net

We’ll leave the BTB trailhead in Dexter and ride 20-30 miles of paved roads, ending at Dexter-Huron Metropark for the AABTS Donut and Cider Social event. From there you’ll be on your own back to your car.

Ride from Dexter to Hudson Mills on the B2B paved bike trail. Return to Dexter and ride to Dexter Metro Park for AABTS provided Cider & Donuts from the Dexter Cider Mill. Option to add the Delhi Metro Park extension to bike an extra 7-miles. Distance is 16-, 19-, or 26-miles. We will ride paved bike trails on the B2B, except for 2-miles of city streets in Dexter. See Hudson the Bear tree carving in Hudson Mills. Visit the new Title Nine Plaza in Dexter Metro Park and of course enjoy Dexter Cider Mill‘s Cider and Donuts. Link to map, cues & gps: https://1drv.ms/f/s!AkBLCXk9vVv4hKlMXJbU6yQSHrlkpg?e=haJnfr

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 Dam Parkinng lot to Chelsea , but riders may extend to what they want. Options include around Cavanuagh Lake (+10 mi) or trail north from Chelsea to North Territorial Road (+ 10 mi.) or loop to Waterloo and back on Rt. 52 or trail to Chelsea (+18). Alternative start is Wheeler Park in Ann Arbor on your own with meet up at Bird Hill Parking lot at start time or anywhere on Huron River Drive (join us as we ride by). 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 734-474-6550 tpowell@umich.edu

This ride will start and end at Dexter Huron Park. We will ride mostly gravel roads or B2B, and return to join the group for Cider and Donuts at the park. Pace will be 10-12 mph. Route will be 18-22 miles (link to route will be posted later) Note that you will need a Metropark pass or pay the daily fee if you want to drive into the Metropark. You may ride into the park without a fee.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 12, and plan to join us for our Fall Social Ride, followed by Dexter Cider Mill donuts and cider from 11am to 1pm. This event will take place at Dexter-Huron Metropark. We will offer a variety of paved and gravel rides which will be posted soon on the AABTS Event Calendar, so check there for details. Members who are not able to ride that day should plan to join us for treats, but remember that a Metropark pass is needed for car entry into Dexter-Huron Metropark (daily passes can be purchased at the gate, bikes do not require a pass). We need some volunteers to help with set-up, clean-up, to pick up the donuts and cider, and to lead the rides. Please contact the Board by clicking this link if you can help with any of those things: board@aabts.org. NOTE: Join us by bike, car or foot for Cider & Donuts from 10am to 1pm)

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.

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

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

Meet at the Cavanaugh Lake Parking lot at in Chelsea. Ride is to Pleasant Lake https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48795092 We will stop for a snack or breakfast leader: Kevin McGuinness (734-649-9762)

Ride starts Aberdeen at 5:00 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 Delhi Metro Park or Dexter Metro Park and join the main group about 20 to 30 minutes after Barton Park start time. This option shortens the 2-loop ride to 20 to 26 miles. Ride Leaders: Jan Shubitowski janeta2@sbcglobal.net Dan Harrison a2dan@sbcglobal.net

Donut ride! Approximately 38 miles, combination of paved and gravel roads.

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 Dam Parkinng lot to Chelsea , but riders may extend to what they want. Options include around Cavanuagh Lake (+10 mi) or trail north from Chelsea to North Territorial Road (+ 10 mi.) or loop to Waterloo and back on Rt. 52 or trail to Chelsea (+18). Alternative start is Wheeler Park in Ann Arbor on your own with meet up at Bird Hill Parking lot at start time or anywhere on Huron River Drive (join us as we ride by). 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 734-474-6550 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.

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.

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.

Looks like another decent day tomorrow. Lets go to Youngs Orchard and stop at Hankerd Hills if we want brekky. 10AM Start from Lakeland Trailhead lot in Stockbridge. Total distance = 45mi. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48821977

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

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

Meet at the Cavanaugh Lake Parking lot at in Chelsea. Ride to Napoleon Grill https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48809408 Kevin McGuinness (734-649-9762) All level of riders welcome

Ride starts Aberdeen at 5:00 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

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 Delhi Metro Park or Dexter Metro Park and join the main group about 20 to 30 minutes after Barton Park start time. This option shortens the 2-loop ride to 20 to 26 miles. Ride Leaders: Jan Shubitowski janeta2@sbcglobal.net Dan Harrison a2dan@sbcglobal.net

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 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 Dam Parkinng lot to Chelsea , but riders may extend to what they want. Options include around Cavanuagh Lake (+10 mi) or trail north from Chelsea to North Territorial Road (+ 10 mi.) or loop to Waterloo and back on Rt. 52 or trail to Chelsea (+18). Alternative start is Wheeler Park in Ann Arbor on your own with meet up at Bird Hill Parking lot at start time or anywhere on Huron River Drive (join us as we ride by). 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 734-474-6550 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.

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.

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.

Heading out to Webberville today. 10 AM start - 66 degF , pretty fine for October. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43805310

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

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

Meet at the Cavanaugh Lake Parking lot at in Chelsea. Leader: Kevin McGuinness (734-649-9762) Ride map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48488469 All level of riders welcome

Ride starts Aberdeen at 5:00 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