Additional Information
RIDES OF 26, 63 AND 100 MILES
The 26 mile ride is an out and back around the north end of Elk Lake through Torch River to the food stop at Crystal Beach Park. Same hills and flats of the other routes only less.
Our signature 63 mile ride circles Torch Lake passing through Eastport, Clam River, Alden and Torch River with hills, flats, scenic views and multiple food stops.
The 100 mile ride has been called Michigan’s most challenging century with the rolling shoreline of Torch Lake, extreme hills and then some. Racing clusters are not recommended.
RIDE DETAILS
Picnic - A scrumptious picnic lunch will be served at Elk Rapids Village Beach from noon to 4:00 p.m. featuring brats, hot dogs, Caesar, potato, pasta and three bean salads, coleslaw, baked beans, chips, iced tea and lemonade.
Fees
Ride fees:
Before July 1 - Single adult: $25, Family*: $55
July 1 and later - Single adult: $30, Family*: $65
Day of tour - Single adult: $45, Family*: $80
Children under 5 free.
*Immediate family with minor children
Options:
Picnic lunch for non-riders - Adults: $10, Children: $9
T-shirts (pre-order with registration by July 1)
Short sleeve: $15, Long sleeve: $20
Save $$$ - register early!
Packet pick-up - Packet pick-up/day of ride registration is 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Elk Rapids High School. Century riders must start by 8:00 a.m.; 63 milers by 9:00 a.m. SAG support ends on all routes at 3:00 p.m. so gauge your ride time appropriately.
Start/Finish locations - All routes start at the Elk Rapids High School located on the east side of Elk Rapids, MI about 17 miles north of Traverse City on US 31. At the traffic light on US 31 turn east on Ames Street and follow the signs to the high school. All routes finish at the Elk Rapids Village Beach at the west end of River Street.
Safety - 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 near to the right as practicable and no more than two abreast. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by a cycling adult. Have your bike in good working order.
More good stuff:
$1 per rider is donated to the League of Michigan Bicyclists to support safe cycling.
Your wrist band is your admission to food stops, the picnic and for SAG service.
Breakfast is available at T.J. Charlie’s, 135 River Street in downtown Elk Rapids, beginning at 6:00 a.m.
This is a rain or shine tour, so no refunds after July 1.
Showers will be available at Elk Rapids HS until 4:00 p.m.
More Information - Tour brochures and additional registration forms can be downloaded at www.ridearoundtorch.org. Questions may be directed to: ratdirector@cherrycapitalcyclingclub.org.
