Bike Benzie – June 6, 2015
Tour – Fondo – Yes We Can
A charity ride benefiting the youth of our area.
Hosted by Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa in Thompsonville, this is our 7th annual one-day biking event providing challenges for riders of all abilities. As usual, this year’s ride will feature great food stops offering regional snacks, including the area’s nationally-famous cherry pie. Picturesque routes pass by Benzie County’s farms, orchards and lakes. This year’s event is dedicated to Tim Krause, who founded Bike Benzie and worked tirelessly for its success until his untimely death on March 6.
In addition to 30, 62 and 100-mile Tour and Fondo rides, there is a special “Yes We Can” event for riders with challenged abilities. This ride is offered at no cost to participants with major support from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. Anyone interested in participating in this event as a rider or sponsor is encouraged to contact “Yes We Can” coordinator Sonny Rodriguez by email or by phone at (989) 493-1747.
Other riders can choose the Tour, a recreational social ride, or the Fondo, an option to challenge their riding ability. Fondo participants will choose how they will ride (Individual Rider, Start a Team, Join a Team), noting that with this year’s “team registration” 5 people can register in the same event as a team for the price of 4. Then they will choose their distance of 30, 62 or 100 miles:
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The 30-mile route is an out-and-back ride from Crystal Mountain through Beulah on the east shore of beautiful Crystal Lake. The route is mostly flat with a long, easy climb out of Beulah on the way back.
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The Metric Century (62 miles) features some of the area’s best biking roads. The route heads north from Crystal Mountain for about 9 miles of mostly flat roads. And then–are you ready for a 40+ mph downhill?–your first taste of a Benzie County downhill. Crossing US-31 you’ll experience winding roads and hills, eventually meeting M-22, passing by the northwest corner of Crystal Lake and coming through Frankfort and Elberta on the way back to Crystal Mountain.The 100-mile route challenges experienced riders. It follows most of the 62-mile route with an added bonus of some of Leelanau County’s best hills. Have you ever ridden a “Roller”?
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Glen Arbor BBQ and Brew Summer Celebration – June 20, 2015
Glen Arbor, Michigan’s annual salute to the beginning of summer, with delicious local fare and the best of Northern Michigan micro-brews!
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WHEN | The 2015 Glen Lake BBQ and Brew Summer Celebration will be the on the third Saturday in June each year. This year it falls on Saturday June 20th 2015, with a run time from 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
WHAT | Glen Arbor area’s annual celebration, saluting the beginning of summer. A gathering of Michigan micro-breweries, BBQ food and other great small plates from local food purveyors. In addition to craft beer, lots of great drink options, non-alcoholic beverages, and a Wine table! There will be Live Entertainment throughout the event, a dining tent to eat, socialize & enjoy the music. This is a family-friendly event located just a short walk from Lake Michigan and your favorite Glen Lake shops, restaurants, galleries and recreation.
WHERE | At the corner of M-22 and Lake Street, in the center of downtown Glen Arbor, Michigan.
1 – 4:00pm will be great music and prize giveaways by The Brew Crew during their onsite live broadcast of ROCK 105 and THE BEAR 98.1. From 4-8pm The Rick Hick’s Band returns from Muskegon to provide a flavorful mix of Blues and Motown.
2:30 – 4:30pm | KIDS ACTIVITIES! The Painted Lady Face Art coming for the kids. Other fun kid/adult games/activities will be available, like Corn Hole + more.
4:30 – 5:30pm | What will you win at the LIVE AUCTION???
• Authenticated M-22 Sign • Weber “Summit” S-240 Gas Grill from Northwoods Hardware
• 30 x 40 Photographic Canvas Print by Life on the 45th Parallel Photography • Charter Fishing Trip for 6 from the Sportsman Shop • 2 Night Condo stay at The Homestead • Dining Packages from Blu, La Becasse, and Trattoria Funistrada • Golf, Dine + Stay at The Homestead
• Recreation Package from Crystal River Outfitters • Leelanau Wine Trail Packages
• Pelz full-day Golf Clinic • Ski Lift Tickets for 4 at Bay Mountain • 2 Nights at The Sylvan Inn & Gift BasketDELICIOUS BBQ & OTHER FARE | Participating local restaurants and purveyors of fine food from:
• Art’s Tavern • Firedog Artisan Pizza • Pleva’s meats • Gabe’s meats
• Cherry Republic • Joe’s Friendly Tavern • Nate’s Best Kettle Corn
DRINKS | Craft beer from various Michigan Micro-breweries in addition to selections at our Wine Table, plus N/A choices from Bay Lavender and the Cherry Republic. Michigan Breweries include:
• Bells Brewery • Brewery Terra Firma • Founders Brewing Co • Right Brain Brewery
• New Holland Brewing Co • Cheyboygan Brewing Co • Shorts • and more!
ADMISSION | Admission is $15 per person, which includes an all-day wrist band and four tickets to use toward the purchase of beverages. Food Vendors will be collecting cash for small or larger plates ranging from $5 to about $8. Children under 12 are FREE, and a reduced rate for youth ages 13-20.
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