Tour de TART

Hit the trails for an evening ride to Suttons Bay! Now in its 9th year, this summer event (a one-way bike ride on the TART and Leelanau Trails from Traverse City to Suttons Bay) will take place on Friday, August 7th. Celebrate this rural trail corridor connecting two northern Michigan communities and experience parts of Leelanau County that can't be seen from the road!

Starting time is between 4pm-6:30pm, riders will enjoy snacks along the 19 mile ride and a bayside meal at the Suttons Bay Marina, and then a relaxing bus ride back home. Bus service begins at 7:30pm and the last bus departs at 9:30pm.

Pre-registration is encouraged and can be done online at www.traversetrails.org (for a small fee) or pick up a registration form at the TART Office at 415 S. Union Street) or, at local bike shops. The cost is $25 for adults and $5 or children until August 1, after this date the cost is $35 for adults. Day of ride registration is also available from 4pm-6:30pm.

THE COURSE:
Heading out from EuroStop Deli located at 8th Street/ Woodmere Ave in Traverse City, cyclists will ride the TART and Leelanau trails to the Suttons Bay Marina. Twelve miles are paved and seven miles unpaved (hard-packed, two-track). The flat course is suitable for cyclists of all abilities and ages.

A road ride option is available for riders who prefer pavement. Again this year, we will be offering special transportation for Suttons Bay area participants. A bus (and truck for bikes) will leave the Suttons Bay Marina promptly at 4:00 pm and drop riders at event check-in in Traverse City. Participants must pre-register for the shuttle option.

This event occurs rain or shine! All proceeds benefit TART Trails.