The Ride Around Torch is an annual one-day 26, 63, or 100 mile bicycle tour primarily along the scenic shores of Torch Lake, Michigan’s longest and one of its most beautiful inland lakes with unusually clear, bright turquoise hued waters. Several villages and hamlets lie along the lake’s shore including Alden, Eastport, Clam River and Torch River. You will enjoy a recreational, social tour that is neither a race nor a test of strength although the very hilly 100 mile route can be a challenge.
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 is a challenging century with the rolling shoreline of Torch Lake, extreme hills and then some. Racing clusters are not recommended.
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The Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival encompasses four consecutive weeks of premier hunter/jumper competition held annually during July in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan.
The festival attracts thousands of the nation’s best horses and riders who are in attendance to win a share of the $600,000 awarded in total prize money, qualify for year-end national championships, earn points towards USEF/USHJA Horse of the Year titles plus enjoy one of the country’s most highly acclaimed summer vacation destinations.
Spectators are welcome and encouraged to attend on the weekends while the feature competitions are in session, from 8am – 5pm or until close.
Please see the feature events schedule below for the most exciting times & days to attend.
All events are $10/day/person, except:
Kid’s Day & Family Day – children under the age of 18 admitted for free.
Red, White, and Blue Day – current and past members of the Military admitted for free.
Admission includes on-site parking and access to all five competition rings, vendors and concession area.
Spectators are encouraged to wear sensible walking shoes as the terrain is undulating. Handicapped areas are very limited. Seating is aluminum bleacher and picnic grass style with-out and with cover.
Events will be conducted “rain or shine” unless severe weather warrants cancellation; no refunds on admission fees. Dogs are not allowed. Please keep to designated spectator areas.
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