Leelanau Harvest Tour - Sept. 21, 2008
09/21/2008
The Cherry Capital Cycling Club is hosting the 2008 Leelanau Harvest Tour, an annual bicycle road ride through scenic Leelanau County, on Sunday, September 21. Over 900 riders (families and individuals) from all over Michigan are expected to participate in this non-competitive event. Proceeds from the tour benefit the Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation (TART) Trails, a Traverse City-based nonprofit trail and bicycle advocacy organization. TART Trails owns, operates, and maintains the Leelanau Trail, a 15-mile rail-trail that stretches from Traverse City to Suttons Bay. The Leelanau Harvest Tour is known for its unique food stops every 20 to 30 miles. Each stop is on a lakefront park with a menu that includes specialties donated by area merchants and restaurants. Pre-registered riders will also enjoy a pasta meal after the ride included in the registration fee. Route options cover 25, 45, 67 or 100 miles throughout beautiful Leelanau County. All of the routes cover hilly terrain and riders are rewarded with great views at the top of most hills. The event starts and ends at Glen Lake Schools. Cyclists may register for $25 (before August 29), for $30 (Aug 29 - Sept 12) or for $35 (Sept 13 – Sept 21). Families may register for $50 (before August 29), for $55 (Aug 29 - Sept 12), or $65 (Sept 13 - Sept 21). More information can be obtained from the Cherry Capital web site's LHT page, http://www.leelanauharvesttour.org or call the TART Trails office at (231) 941-4300 for questions. |
