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• Mud Sweat & Beers 2026 - The Sweet 16! [mudsweatandbeers.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Fri, Apr 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM

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  Join us on May 2, 2026, for the 16th Mud, Sweat & Beers – A Homegrown Spring Cycling Event with Purpose

  Mud, Sweat & Beers is one of Michigan’s most anticipated spring mountain bike races, drawing...

  Join us on May 2, 2026, for the 16th Mud, Sweat & Beers – A Homegrown Spring Cycling Event with Purpose

  Mud, Sweat & Beers is one of Michigan’s most anticipated spring mountain bike races, drawing nearly 1,000 riders and hundreds of spectators each year to the trails and lodge at Mt. Holiday. Known for its high-energy atmosphere, challenging courses, and unforgettable finish through a muddy chute, MSB blends competition with celebration, all while supporting local nonprofits. Since 2010, the event has raised over $800,000 for Mt. Holiday and community partners.

  Riders will launch and finish at Mt. Holiday Ski and Recreational Area overlooking beautiful Grand Traverse Bay. Adult racers will travel through the scenic VASA Trail system before returning to Mt. Holiday’s stadium finish.

  This year’s 16th annual race is going full 1980s! We’re introducing a new Retro–Klunkers category, so dust off those pre-’95 rides, crank up the hair metal, and ride like the wind!

  Participants can choose from a 25-mile Stout, 12-mile Pale Ale, under 2-mile Ginger Ale, or the kids’ mini-loop, fondly known as Mud, Sweat & Root Beers. Local brews will be on tap for adult riders, who can enjoy the kids’ race later in the day while sampling Traverse City’s best.

  All proceeds from the event support Mt. Holiday, the Midwest’s only nonprofit 501(c)(3) ski and recreation area. Since 1949, Mt. Holiday has been built by the community, for the community. Our mission is to continue that legacy by providing value-driven outdoor fun, fostering connection, and creating a space where everyone can share in the spirit of adventure.

  Age groups are determined by the rider’s age on race day.

  Race Categories

  25-Mile Stout – Categories for both men and women:

  Elite

  Expert

  Sport

  Clydesdale/Athena

  Tandem

  Single Speed/Fixed

  Tour (not timed)

  Vintage – Klunkers (Pre-1995 Mountain Bikes Only!)

  12-Mile Pale Ale – Categories for both men and women:

  Sport

  Beginner

  Clydesdale/Athena

  Tandem

  Single Speed/Fixed

  Tour (not timed)

  Vintage – Klunkers (Pre-1995 Mountain Bikes Only!)

  Ginger Ale – Grouped by age and gender, not timed.

  Root Beer (Kids Race) – Grouped by boys and girls:

  6 and under

  7 and over

  Preliminary Schedule for 2026

  Friday, May 1, 2026

  Packet Pickup: Mt. Holiday, 4–7 PM

  New for 2026! The Greater Michigan Ford Dealers Packet Pickup Party in the Mt. Holiday Beer Garden featuring The Headwaters Band!

  Saturday, May 2, 2026

  Race Day Packet Pickup: Mt. Holiday, 7–8:30 AM

  Stout Race Start: 9 AM

  Pale Ale Race Start: 9:30 AM

  Ginger Ale Race Start: 12:30 PM (approx.)

  Root Beer Day Registration: Mt. Holiday Lodge, 12–1 PM

  Root Beer Race Start: 1 PM

  Awards Presentations: 2 PM

  Beer & Food Tent: 10 AM–3 PM

  All times and activities are subject to change.

  Cancellation Policy

  No refunds will be issued. Riders who need to cancel may donate their entry fee to Mt. Holiday (501c3) or transfer their registration to another rider. A $25 transfer fee is required, along with a completed registration and signed waiver. All transfer fees will be donated to the Mt. Holiday Scholarship Fund.

  5.7 km
  3100 Holiday Road, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, 49686, United States
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  2 Miles 12 Miles 14 Miles 25 Miles Cycling Trail

• 2026 NorthWest Tour [biketcba.org] [Register at raceroster.com]

  Wed, Jun 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM

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  NorthWest Tour is an affordable, five-day bicycle tent camping tour in and around the beautiful Traverse City and Leelanau areas of Michigan's northwest Lower Peninsula. The tour features great...

  NorthWest Tour is an affordable, five-day bicycle tent camping tour in and around the beautiful Traverse City and Leelanau areas of Michigan's northwest Lower Peninsula. The tour features great scenery on good roads and trails through many small towns and tourist areas, all from the convenience of a single camping location.

  Experience sand dunes and sandy beaches, lighthouses, small lakes and Great Lakes, orchards and vineyards, and the Northwest Michigan charm of resort towns like Elk Rapids, Cedar, Williamsburg, Empire, Glen Arbor, Suttons Bay, and Traverse City. This is a wonderful way to experience the area without paying for a high priced hotel and we feed you!

  Daily routes typically have shorter and longer options of 30, 60+ miles. The first and last days are shorter to allow for travel time. Be prepared for hilly terrain no matter the route you take. This is a great ride to begin DALMAC hill training!

  • When: June 10 through June 14, 2026 with optional night of June 9 courtesy of Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort

  • Check-in June 9 from 3:00 - 5:00 pm

  • Check-in June 10 from 12 :00 - 4:00 pm

  • Where: Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort

  • 4050 Hammond Rd. East, Traverse City, MI

  • Cost: $400 for tent camping, RV's welcome at additional cost

  Kids up to 6 years = $0

  7 - 12 years = $40

  13 - 17 = $160

  • 8 Meals: Dinner - Wednesday through Saturday; Breakfast - Thursday through Sunday; all catered by Golden Crown Catering, Chuck Faulkner, Port Huron.

  • Lunch is on your own in whatever area you are riding

  On Sunday, ride & return to campground in time to pack and leave by 12:00 p.m. Or have breakfast, pack, and ride; return to camp to shower and leave for a safe journey home. Our campsites are in a wooded area, with clean restrooms and showers. The dining pavilion is centrally located to all campsites.

  Anyone staying on a NorthWest Tour designated campsite, must be a registered participant of NorthWest Tour. Anyone not wanting to register with NorthWest tour but wanting to stay at Timber Ridge, must reserve a campsite at cost from the campground.

  If you want a NorthWest Tour shirt, please order during registration. Shirts must be purchased by May 10. Shirts will not be available for sale on the tour.

  Participant is responsible for all processing fees and taxes, where applicable.

  Please watch for additional news and information on the Tri-County Bicycle Association website, BikeTCBA.org or the TCBA FaceBook page.

  7.2 km
  4050 Covered Bridge, Traverse City, Michigan, 49696, United States
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  Cycling Road Trail

• Cherry Pie Bike Ride [runsignup.com]

  Mon, Jul 06, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Ride for Pie and Fun with Norte Youth Cycling—Don't miss out on the sweetest ride of the year! Join us for a scenic bike tour through Traverse City's charming neighborhoods on Monday, July 1, at 9...

  Ride for Pie and Fun with Norte Youth Cycling—Don't miss out on the sweetest ride of the year! Join us for a scenic bike tour through Traverse City's charming neighborhoods on Monday, July 1, at 9 am. Start at F&M Park and get ready for a relaxed ride filled with laughter, good company, and the joyful sound of bike bells ringing. And the best part? You'll receive a voucher for a FREE slice of cherry pie from the Grand Traverse Pie Company, so come hungry! Celebrate the National Cherry Festival in style with Norte Youth Cycling, the premier youth bike organization in northern Michigan.

  6 km
  401 S Union St, Traverse City, Michigan, 49684, United States
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  4 Miles Cycling

• Tour de TART [traversetrails.org] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Fri, Jul 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM

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  Get ready to roll! TART Trails is thrilled to host the annual Tour de TART on Friday, July 17, 2026. This family-friendly ride promises an evening of fun, food, and fantastic views along the Leelanau...

  Get ready to roll! TART Trails is thrilled to host the annual Tour de TART on Friday, July 17, 2026. This family-friendly ride promises an evening of fun, food, and fantastic views along the Leelanau Trail.

  • Ride the Leelanau Trail – Start at Darrow Park and bike 16 scenic miles to North Park in Suttons Bay.

  • Fuel Up – Enjoy two tasty snack stops along the way.

  • Dine Bayside – Celebrate at the finish line with a delicious meal, a cash bar featuring local wine and microbrews, and great company.

  • Easy Return – Kick back on a relaxing bus ride back to Traverse City, while your bike is safely transported in a secure truck.

  Start Time and Location: Riders can hit the trail anytime between 4 PM and 6:30 PM from Darrow Park

  Return Shuttle: Buses start rolling at 6 PM, with the last bus leaving at 9 PM sharp. Volunteers will keep an eye on your bike until you’re reunited back at the start. Each rider gets a numbered wristband to match their bike—no mix-ups, just smooth sailing.

  When

  Friday, July 17, 2026

  Rolling start between 4:00 - 6:30 pm (riders can start anytime within that window of time!) until 9:00 pm

  Where

  Start | Darrow Park, 1025 Bay Street, Traverse City, MI

  Finish | North Park, 601 Front Street, Suttons Bay, MI

  Route

  Ride roughly 16 miles along the paved Leelanau Trail that takes users through rolling hills, forests, orchards and meadows, and past streams, lakes, and ponds. There are two aided food and water stops along the route at Fouch Road and Bingham Road respectively.

  Parking & Bathrooms

  Parking will be available at Acrisure Insurance Agency, the Bayview Building and Leelanau Studios.

  Bathrooms can be found at the Cherry Bend Road trailhead, DeYoung Natural Area trailhead, Bingham Road rest stop, Suttons Bay pond/lagoon area, Suttons Bay Fourth Street trailhead, Suttons Bay beach by the marina, and at North Park in Suttons Bay.

  Return Transportation

  Riders will be transported back to Traverse City by school bus. Buses leave when full, with the first bus leaving around 6 pm and the last bus leaving at 9 pm sharp. Bikes will accompany the buses on trucks.

  Pre-Event Shuttle

  Riders who wish to start and finish in Suttons Bay will have the opportunity to park at North Park and take the pre-ride shuttle from Suttons Bay to Traverse City. The pre-ride shuttle leaves North Park in Suttons Bay at 4 pm sharp, so please arrive early for bike loading. PLEASE NOTE This is not the post-event shuttle back to Traverse City. The post-event shuttle is available for all participants who start in Traverse City and finish in Suttons Bay.

  WEATHER CANCELLATION

  In the event of inclement weather (thunder, lightning, threatening rain), we may postpone or cancel Tour de TART. Please check emails the morning of the event for updates. In the event of cancellation or postponement, your registration fee is non-refundable but will be considered a tax-deductible donation to TART Trails.

  7.6 km
  TBD, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, 49684, United States
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  14 Miles Cycling Trail

• Loop The Lake [runsignup.com]

  Fri, Sep 04, 2026 at 6:15 PM

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  About the Event:

  Come celebrate the Boardman Lake Loop Trail! The Traverse City Track Club presents Loop The Lake, a 4-mile, 8-mile, and 2-person relay trail race around Boardman Lake, just south of...

  About the Event:

  Come celebrate the Boardman Lake Loop Trail! The Traverse City Track Club presents Loop The Lake, a 4-mile, 8-mile, and 2-person relay trail race around Boardman Lake, just south of downtown Traverse City. The race will follow the Boardman Lake Loop Trail, which includes mostly pavement, as well as some gravel, bridges, and boardwalks.

  The 4 mile event is open to runners and walkers. The 8 mile event is recommended for runners only.

  Course closes at 8pm sharp!

  Distance:

  4 miles Exactly! This race has been certified by the USATF.

  The individual 8 mile and relay (2 people run 4 miles each - 1 at a time) will be slightly over 8 miles.

  Giveaway:

  Everyone receives a Loop The Lake Racetracker Technical Run-Dri Running Cap along with some snacks and beverages.

  Awards:

  The top 3 overall and top 3 masters (40+) for male and female in the 4-mile and 8-mile event will receive a custom plate hand-crafted at ClaySpacetc just down the road!

  Age group top 3 (5-year age groups to 80 and up) for the 4-mile and 8-mile event will receive a custom clay Loop The Lake 2025 medal.

  Relay awards for top male team, female team, coed team, masters* male team, masters* female team, and masters* coed team.

  *Masters teams are a combined age of 100+

  About the Course:

  The race will follow the Boardman Lake Loop Trail, starting and finishing in Hull Park on the north side of the lake. The east side is a heavily wooded segment featuring gentle curves and a mix of pavement, boardwalk, and some gravel surface. The southern end features two bridges over the Boardman/Ottway River and an extended boardwalk over the Boardman Lake Cove (pictured above). The west side is pavement, and the northern end features one bridge over the Boardman River.

  Check out the map here! We will be running in a clockwise direction.

  The course will be open to the general public; however, the upcoming race will be heavily announced and signage provided for the public's awareness.

  Start Details:

  The race will include a wave start at Hull Park. Runners will be asked to line up according to their estimated finish time.

  Wave Starts:

  We want to ensure a safe and great experience for all participants. We will utilize a wave start on an honor basis (participants will line up according to their expected finish time) to distribute runners and walkers on the trail. Volunteers will be on hand to help determine waves.

  Parking:

  Loop the Lake is an Urban Trail race. While there will not be parking available within Hull Park, there are many parking options nearby within walking distance, including multiple parking decks. Please do not park at any apartment complexes or within the Brick Wheels parking lot.

  Packet Pickup/Late Registration - Hull Park:

  Packet Pickup begins at 4pm on Friday, September 4th right at Hull Park! Online registration will be open up until 5:45pm on race day. QR codes will be available to signup online at the event. No cash or paper registration available.

  Background:

  "This beautiful and highly anticipated Loop is the product of meaningful, high-impact collaboration, years of support, gumption, and hard work from many facets of the community. Thanks to the passion and persistence of countless individuals and trail project partners, the Loop is now a reality and serves as the crown jewel and centerpiece of the TART Trails network. We are thrilled to share this monumental moment with the community" (TART Trails website).

  The Boardman Lake Trail is owned by the City of Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, and Garfield Township. TART Trails works with the City, County, and Township to support the development and maintenance of the trail.

  5.2 km
  Munson Avenue, Traverse City, Michigan, 49686, United States
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  4 Miles 8 Miles Gravel Run Trail Walk