Old-school 200k Frankfort to the Grand Traverse Light and back

[Lynne Fitz]

I took Bleriot along on summer vacation in Michigan, and scouted out a new 281km permanent route. This was old-school - subsisting on food I found along the way. Given my strangely picky stomach and proclivity to bonk, it still worked out well, even on such a hot, humid day. Of course, there is nothing wrong with a root beer float :-)

Bleriot at Glen Lake: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/7645495628/

And a wordier writeup: http://lynnerides.blogspot.com/2012/07/frankfort-to-grand-traverse-lighthouse.html

[islaysteve]

Nice, thanks for posting, Lynne.  This is inspirational for a (small-frame) Bleriot owner whose bike is feeling neglected these days!  Steve

[Lynne Fitz]

Make that a 218km permanent route :-)

[Lynne Fitz]

[Amit Singh]

Michigan <3 !

Lynne, do you have a link to the route / cue sheet ? 

Amit

[Abcyclehank]

Great riding on all sides of Michigan.
West side wonderful and waterful a necessity this hot summer.
East side a paradise for Amit and company.
North simply breathtaking with beauty and charm.

I also love my great state.

Ryan

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[Andy Smitty Schmidt]

Amit, follow the link to Lynne's blog... links to map, cue sheet, paperwork are at the top of the post.  

Looks like a wonderful ride. 

--Andy

[Marc Irwin]

Thanks for sharing!  I was on the other side of the bay just the week before.  It's all very beautiful coastline.   I've been meaning to ride on the peninsula for a while, now I may go up for the Harvest Tour next month. 

Marc 

On Thursday, August 2, 2012 4:05:13 PM UTC-4, Lynne Fitz wrote: