The Ride

The Bike Benzie Tour was created by the Benzie Sunrise Rotary Club . In addition to the Club this year's sponsors include our host, Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa in Thompsonville, Priority Health of Grand Rapids, and the Benzie County Visitors Bureau. Proceeds from the Tour benefit the Benzie
Sunrise Rotary Foundation and the Rotary International Foundation. All routes feature great
food stops and picturesque rides that challenge riders of all ages and abilities. Benzie County's
forests, 57 lakes, rolling orchards, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the Betsie
Valley Trail and our one traffic light welcome riders.

Where:  Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville, MI 49683

When:  Sunday, August 21, 2011. Registration will begin at 7:30, and there will be a parade start at 8:30 a.m. This year there will also be a separate Ride for People with Disabilities. This event will start at 11:00 a.m.

Distances:  
     Regular Tour:  15, 25, 45 and 62 miles
     Ride for People with Disabilities:  1,3, 5 and 10 miles

Fees:
      Before August 1:     Single adult $24, Family* $54
      August 1 and later:  Single adult $28, Family* $57
      Day of the Tour:      Single adult $30, Family* $60
         *Immediate family with minor children     

$1 is donated for each rider to the League of Michigan Bicyclists to support safe cycling in Michigan.
 

Rider Support:  Riders on the longer courses will be supported by SAG wagons on stand-by.  
The Benzie County Sheriff's Department and EMS will also assist in route guidance and
emergency back-up.

Accommodations:  All Bike Benzie Tour registrants will be eligible for lodging discounts
at Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa. For details and further information call
Crystal Mountain Resort at 800-YOUR-MTN ext. 5100.

Registration:  There are two ways to select your ride and register for the event:

• Download the Bike Benzie Tour Brochure (Side 1 and Side 2) for a mail-in registration form .

• Register on line: