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Ride the famous Pinellas Trail in the Clearwater-St Petersburg area. Join the AABTS Florida riders for a fun ride to various locations in Pinellas County. This is a C or B ride. Most riders pack a lunch. But many locations have restaurants.

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 & 5:30 PM. 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

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 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.

Additional contact
Thomas J Powell
Ride Contact
734-994-6340 (p)
734-474-6550 (c)
tpowell@umich.edu

Short Ride in a Fast Car

Leaves from Old St. Patrick Church, with rest stop at Independence Lake (12 miles). Ride 22-24 miles, depending upon return route.

Come join a C-level ride in Toledo, 23-30 miles ending just before the total eclipse. Registration details here: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/the-great-eclipse-ride-2024-bike-tour-vacations-llc-oregon-89278166

We will ride the Slippery Elm Bike Trail from Bowling Green, Ohio to North Baltimore, Ohio to observe the April 8 Total Solar Eclipse. We will leave the north terminus of the trail in Bowling Green at 1:40 pm EDT (sharp -- arrive at least 10 minutes before!). We will ride 11 miles to the south terminus of the trail in North Baltimore. The eclipse begins at 1:56 pm EDT so part of the ride will take place after the eclipse has begun. We will arrive at the south terminus well in advance of totality, which begins at 3:10:54 pm EDT and lasts 3 minutes 26 seconds. We will depart when it becomes light enough to ride back. We should arrive back before 4:30 pm EDT. REQUIRED: 1. Helmet 2. Approved eclipse glasses or pinhole camera. No one (even a former president) should look directly at a solar eclipse! 3. Sign in on the ride captain‘s signup sheet.

Ride the famous Pinellas Trail in the Clearwater-St Petersburg area. Join the AABTS Florida riders for a fun ride to various locations in Pinellas County. This is a C or B ride. Most riders pack a lunch. But many locations have restaurants.

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 to Webberville - 40 mi ride, grab a bite at Noahs Nook.

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 & 5:30 PM. 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 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.

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 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.

Additional contact
Thomas J Powell
Ride Contact
734-994-6340 (p)
734-474-6550 (c)
tpowell@umich.edu

20-30 miles towards A2 and back

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.

Happy Spring! We will ride the B2B from Parker Mill. We have options to go West to Argo, East to EMU, and North to Botanical Gardens, so the ride can be 10-25 miles depending on the group. We will start slow since many haven‘t ridden much over the winter. This ride will be on all paved trails so road bikes will be fine for this route, but gravel and mountain bikes will also be good. We should be finished before sundown but it might be a good idea to have a headlight just in case. A tail light and some sort of rear view mirror is always a good idea. Helmets are mandatory. Approximate pace is 10-12 mph since we will be on the trail, but slower or faster riders are welcome and we will regroup at various points. Keep in mind that this is a shared path, so we need to be mindful of walkers and other trail users. For those who are interested, we will go to Rappourt after the ride for a bite to eat or a drink. 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 meet at 5:45 and roll out at 6 pm sharp! This is a ride that is focused on women, but men are also welcome.

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.

Dog & Suds Ride Chelsea Road ride on lesser traveled roads west, north, or east of Chelsea group usually goes to a nearby restaurant for refreshments afterward.

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 & 5:30 PM. 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

Pick up your 2023 mileage award patch at this mornings ride at 10am. See the recent newsletter to see if your earned an award.

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.

Pick up your 2023 mileage award patch at this mornings ride at 10am. See the recent newsletter to see if your earned an award.

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.

Additional contact
Thomas J Powell
Ride Contact
734-994-6340 (p)
734-474-6550 (c)
tpowell@umich.edu

Pick up your 2023 mileage award patch at this mornings ride at 10am. See the recent newsletter to see if your earned an award.

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 gravel roads on the North side of town, leaving from the parking lot of Old Saint Patrick‘s church (corner of Whitmore Lake & Northfield Church road.) 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 is 17 miles, with the option to cut off portions if you want a shorter ride: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42887368 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.

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 & 5:30 PM. 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

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 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.

Additional contact
Thomas J Powell
Ride Contact
734-994-6340 (p)
734-474-6550 (c)
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.