The 8th Annual Lakeshore Harvest Ride will be held on...

Saturday, September 14, 2019.

This is a great time for a bike tour in southwest Michigan. September ushers in dryer/cooler weather and though the summer crowds have ebbed, our harbor towns of Saugatuck/Douglas and South Haven are still bustling with fun activities to enjoy. Go to the section below entitled Come for the Ride - Stay for the Weekend to learn more about our weekend events, beaches, parks, restaurants and shops.
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Description of the Ride:

• Unlike many bike tours, cyclists don’t just pass by scenic farms and vineyards, they can stop to shop. Better yet, we deliver our cyclists’ purchases to them at the end of their ride! Visit art studios, wineries, cider mills, family farms and orchards (see Tour Stops above).
• Cyclists can choose to begin the ride in Douglas or in South Haven, MI (see addresses and maps to the right).
• Route distances and stops depend on the starting point. Click on the Bike Routes tab above to view the maps and stops for each route.
• Each starting point has four routes for varying abilities ranging from 15 to 62 miles in length. Most of the routes are on flat to rolling terrain. The 60 and 62 mile routes have some hilly sections.
• All routes are on paved roads and paths except for a small section of hard packed trail near the Kal-Haven Trailhead and some driveways to our tour stops.
• The tour includes lunch, snacks, water and SAG support. ​
• To save up to $20, register online by August 19th. Click on REGISTRATION FEES for details about the discounts available by date and category.
• Our 8th Annual Lakeshore Harvest Ride t-shirts with our new logo and design will be available for purchase after May 1 and must be purchased by online August 19th.  

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​Information about check-in, registration and other Ride details

• ​Check-in or register in person at either start point on September 14 from 8:00 to 10:00 AM. Route maps will be given to you at your start point.
• Important: Start your Ride at a time that will enable you to finish by 3:30 p.m.. Please allow extra time to visit and relax at our fun stops along your tour.
• A free concierge service will deliver products purchased along your route to you at your starting point.​
• ​Snacks and bottled water are provided at most of the tour/rest stops.
• Lunch will be available at the Glenn Community Center from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lunch will also be available at the starting points from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Come for the Ride - Stay for the Weekend!

​​For information about lodging, restaurants and other events during the weekend of the Ride, click on the links below.  Please note there are some B&B’s and hotels offering special discounts to our Riders.​

South Haven Tourist Bureau

Saugatuck / Douglas Tourist Bureau

Specials for our Riders

Important Registration Dates

8/19/19 -
Last day to save up to $20 per person* 
9/08/19 - 
Last day to save up to $10 per person*  
9/14/19 -
Check-in or register at either starting point from 8:00-10:00 AM.  Please finish by 3:30 PM.

Click link below for more details
​REGISTRATION FEES

*Compared to Day of Ride Fee 

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STARTING POINT LOCATIONS

Kal-Haven Trailhead

66 Bailey Ave.
South Haven, MI 49490

CLICK (+) OR (−) TO ZOOM IN AND OUT

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​Schultz Park
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Schultz Park Dr
Douglas, MI 49406. 

CLICK (+) OR (−) TO ZOOM IN AND OUT

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The Friends of the Blue Star Trail (www.BlueStarTrail.org) coordinate the Lakeshore Harvest Ride​ ​in cooperation with the Saugatuck-Douglas Visitors Bureau, the South Haven Visitor Bureau, the Lakeshore Harvest Country and Blue Coast Artists groups.