13th Annual Lakeshore Harvest Ride
Saturday, September 14, 2024
“Very fun ride.
Great support, great volunteers, great organization and great route.”
- Tim
Lakeshore Harvest Ride Participant
Lakeshore Harvest Ride Participant
ABOUT
It’s a Harvest for your senses. Welcome to the one Michigan bike tour that lets you see, touch, smell and taste the riches of this breathtaking region. The Lakeshore Harvest Ride glides you through the rolling countryside of Southwest Michigan. You can visit wineries, cider mills, microbreweries, family farms, orchards and art studios along the way. And there are individual bike routes for every rider, ranging from 15 to 62 miles in length.
CAUSE
The Blue Star Trail will be a 20-mile paved, non-motorized, shared use recreational trail that connects people and communities from Saugatuck to South Haven, Michigan. The Trail will improve safety, wellness, economic health, and our environment.
Friends of the Blue Star Trail is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promote and fund construction of the Trail, in partnership with our local communities. Friends raises money for engineering, local match funding required for state/federal matching construction grants, and ongoing maintenance. The municipalities along the route apply for state/federal matching grants and will own the sections of the Trail within their borders.
Friends of the Blue Star Trail is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promote and fund construction of the Trail, in partnership with our local communities. Friends raises money for engineering, local match funding required for state/federal matching construction grants, and ongoing maintenance. The municipalities along the route apply for state/federal matching grants and will own the sections of the Trail within their borders.
EXPLORE
Come for the Ride and stay for the weekend. This is the best time for a Michigan bike tour. September graces Southwest Michigan with dryer, cooler weather. The summer crowds have ebbed, but our harbor towns of Saugatuck/Douglas and South Haven are still bustling with cultural events and outdoor adventures. There is so much to experience and so many reasons to stay. Shop art galleries and specialty gift shops, delight in the culinary diversity, visit pristine white sand beaches, kayak scenic waterways and hike grassy dunes. The choices are endless. For a getaway that’s rich in both recreation and relaxation, explore Saugatuck/Douglas and South Haven to discover your ultimate weekend escape.
IMPORTANT DATES
Early Bird Registration Discounts End August 18, 2024Last day to save $10 each off the Day of Ride Registration fee. And groups of 3 to 10 Riders save $15 per person.
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Regular Registration Discounts End September 8, 2024Last day to save $5 each off the Day of Ride Registration fee. And groups of 3 to 10 Riders save $10 per person.
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Online Registration Ends
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*We are offering early check-in and registration on Friday night before the Ride. Locations to be determined.
HIGHLIGHTS
Shopping: Unlike other Michigan bike tours, you don’t just pass by scenic farms and vineyards, you can stop to shop. Better yet, we deliver your purchases to you at the end of your ride. We recommend bringing some cash for purchases, not all tour stops except credit cards.
Destinations: Visit art studios, wineries, cider mills, microbreweries, family farms and orchards along the way. Learn more about these tour stops.
Routes: Choose to begin the ride in Douglas or in South Haven, Michigan. Each starting point has four routes for varying abilities ranging from 15 to 62 miles in length. Learn more about our bike routes.
Terrain: 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.
Refreshments: The tour includes lunch, snacks, water and Gatorade.
Fees: Early Bird registration discounts are valid through August 18, 2024. Save $10 per person for 1 to 2 riders and $15 per person for groups of 3 or more. After September 8th, the registration fee is $60 per person for all adult riders. Register now at bikereg.com/lhride
Early check-in: We are offering early check-in and registration to our Riders on Friday, September 13th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. If your preferred starting point is Kal-Haven Trailhead, check-in early at the United Methodist Church, 429 Michigan Ave, South Haven. For Schultz Park early check-in go to Saugatuck Brewing Company, 2948 Blue Star Highway, Douglas, MI 49406.
Destinations: Visit art studios, wineries, cider mills, microbreweries, family farms and orchards along the way. Learn more about these tour stops.
Routes: Choose to begin the ride in Douglas or in South Haven, Michigan. Each starting point has four routes for varying abilities ranging from 15 to 62 miles in length. Learn more about our bike routes.
Terrain: 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.
Refreshments: The tour includes lunch, snacks, water and Gatorade.
Fees: Early Bird registration discounts are valid through August 18, 2024. Save $10 per person for 1 to 2 riders and $15 per person for groups of 3 or more. After September 8th, the registration fee is $60 per person for all adult riders. Register now at bikereg.com/lhride
Early check-in: We are offering early check-in and registration to our Riders on Friday, September 13th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. If your preferred starting point is Kal-Haven Trailhead, check-in early at the United Methodist Church, 429 Michigan Ave, South Haven. For Schultz Park early check-in go to Saugatuck Brewing Company, 2948 Blue Star Highway, Douglas, MI 49406.
EXCLUSIVE 2024 LAKESHORE HARVEST RIDE T-SHIRT AND JERSEY
T-shirts: The 13th Annual Lakeshore Harvest Ride T-shirt is available in both long and short sleeve styles. Choose Neon Yellow in sizes S through XXL. Ladies short sleeve T-shirts also available. All T-shirts can be ordered at bikereg.com/lhride and must be purchased by September 2nd, for event day pick-up. A limited number of T-shirts will be available for purchase on Ride day.
Jerseys: The Lakeshore Harvest Ride Cycling Jersey features sport cut styling, front full zip and 3 rear cargo pockets.
In both short and long sleeves. Please note; size range is limited. Go to bikereg.com/lhride to see available sizes and to order. Jerseys run small, we recommend ordering one size up. A limited number of Jerseys will be available for purchase on Ride day.
Jerseys: The Lakeshore Harvest Ride Cycling Jersey features sport cut styling, front full zip and 3 rear cargo pockets.
In both short and long sleeves. Please note; size range is limited. Go to bikereg.com/lhride to see available sizes and to order. Jerseys run small, we recommend ordering one size up. A limited number of Jerseys will be available for purchase on Ride day.
Here’s another reason to love the Ride: Download our GPS app to guide you along your route.
Track every turn, know your mileage and even see the grade of your route from your phone.
Track every turn, know your mileage and even see the grade of your route from your phone.
LODGING
Come for the Ride and stay for the weekend. For information about lodging, restaurants and other events during the weekend of the Ride, click on the links below. Some B&B’s and hotels are offering discounts to our Riders.
STARTING POINTS
Kal-Haven Trailhead | South Haven Trailhead | South Haven, MI 49090.
Schultz Park | Schultz Park Dr | Douglas, MI 49406.
The Friends of the Blue Star Trail coordinate the Lakeshore Harvest Ride in cooperation with the Saugatuck-Douglas Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the South Haven Visitor Bureau, and the Lakeshore Harvest Country.
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LAKESHORE HARVEST RIDE
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