Bike Benzie Tour
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Created by the Benzie Sunrise Rotary Club and hosted by Crystal Mountain for the last 16 years, Benzie Sunrise Rotary's Bike Benzie Tour is an annual charity ride for the benefit of area youth.
Registration Opens January 1, 2024 »
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Routes
There are three routes to choose from, which start and end at Crystal Mountain.
- 28-Mile Course: The 28-mile route travels north out of the resort east to Beulah and circles back. It will have a food stop at the Betsie Valley trailhead building in Beulah.
- 46-Mile Course: The 46-mile bike tour travels west and north to the village of Elberta, then takes the Betsie Valley Trail to Beulah. The route continues east to and south to the resort. It has two food stops.
- 63-Mile Course: The 63-mile route follows the 46-mile route to Elberta, but then heads north along M22, through the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, eventually south through Honor, and back to Crystal Mountain. It will have two food stops.
Maps will be provided and all routes will be patrolled by support vehicles who can assist in the case of an emergency or the need to return to Crystal Mountain. A single phone number will be shared at the time of registration. Opening times for food stops will be posted at registration.
Join us for lunch and entertainment from 11:30am - 1:30pm!
Check In / Pick Up
Friday, May 31: Held at the Mountain Adventure Zone from 5pm - 7pm
Late Pick Up on Saturday, June 1: Held at the Mountain Adventure Zone from 6am - 8:30am
Cyclists are highly encouraged to pick up their packets on Friday, May 31. Packets must be picked up at least 30-minutes prior to your cycling start time on Saturday.
Registration Opens January 1, 2024 »
Learn More About the Bike Benzie Tour »
Lodging
Bike Benzie participants save on their overnight stay at Crystal Mountain. Call (855) 955-5146 for great rates!