10th Annual Lakeshore Harvest Ride
Saturday, September 18, 2021
“It’s a Harvest for your senses.”
Close your eyes and let your imagination take you on a journey.
You’re riding your bike along the backroads of Southwest Michigan.
It’s a spectacular September day, sun-washed and idyllic.
Just ahead is a charming family farm.
The scent of cider is in the air and the sound of laughter welcomes you.
Now, open your eyes and make that journey a reality.
The 10th Annual Lakeshore Harvest Ride is Saturday, September 18, 2021.
Get ready for riding, tasting, shopping and sharing.
It’s not just a Ride. It’s a Harvest for the senses.
Best of all, it supports construction of the Blue Star Trail.
You’re riding your bike along the backroads of Southwest Michigan.
It’s a spectacular September day, sun-washed and idyllic.
Just ahead is a charming family farm.
The scent of cider is in the air and the sound of laughter welcomes you.
Now, open your eyes and make that journey a reality.
The 10th Annual Lakeshore Harvest Ride is Saturday, September 18, 2021.
Get ready for riding, tasting, shopping and sharing.
It’s not just a Ride. It’s a Harvest for the senses.
Best of all, it supports construction of the Blue Star Trail.
ABOUT
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, family farms, orchards and art studios along the way. And there are individual bike routes for every rider, ranging from 15 to 67 miles in length.
CAUSE
The Blue Star Trail is a 20-mile paved, non-motorized recreational trail that connects people and communities from Saugatuck to South Haven, Michigan. The Trail improves 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. We act as a catalyst to promote and fund 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. Local communities prepare and submit applications for state/federal matching grants and own those sections the Trail.
CLIMATE
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 fun activities and cultural events.
COVID-19 UPDATE
At Lakeshore Harvest Ride, we care about your health and safety. As of June 22, the mask mandate in the state of Michigan was lifted. We will not be requiring the use of masks. However, if you prefer to wear one, you have our full support. If you feel sick, please stay home. Limited quantities of masks will be available at registration and all stops, as well as hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes.
IMPORTANT DATES
Early Bird Registration Discounts End August 22, 2021Last day to save $15 each off the Day of Ride Registration fee. And groups of 3 to 10 Riders save $20 per person.
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Regular Registration Discounts End
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Online Registration Ends
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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, 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 67-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: To save up to $20, register by August 22, 2021.
T-shirts: The 10th Annual Lakeshore Harvest Ride t-shirt is new for 2021 and available in both long and short sleeve styles. T-shirts can be ordered at bikereg.com/lhride and must be purchased by September 7th, for event day pick-up. A limited number of t-shirts will be available for purchase on Ride day.
Jerseys: Designed exclusively for the Lakeshore Harvest Ride, our popular cycling Jersey is back again this year. Featuring sport cut styling, front full zip and 3 rear cargo pockets. Now available in both short and long sleeves. Jerseys must be purchased by August 5th, for event day pick up. Go to bikereg.com/lhride to order. A limited number of Jerseys will be available for purchase on Ride day.
Destinations: Visit art studios, wineries, cider mills, 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 67-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: To save up to $20, register by August 22, 2021.
T-shirts: The 10th Annual Lakeshore Harvest Ride t-shirt is new for 2021 and available in both long and short sleeve styles. T-shirts can be ordered at bikereg.com/lhride and must be purchased by September 7th, for event day pick-up. A limited number of t-shirts will be available for purchase on Ride day.
Jerseys: Designed exclusively for the Lakeshore Harvest Ride, our popular cycling Jersey is back again this year. Featuring sport cut styling, front full zip and 3 rear cargo pockets. Now available in both short and long sleeves. Jerseys must be purchased by August 5th, for event day pick up. Go to bikereg.com/lhride to order. A limited number of Jerseys will be available for purchase on Ride day.
2021 Lakeshore Harvest Ride T-Shirt and Cycling Jersey
Here’s another reason to love the Ride: We now offer a GPS app that guides 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 special discounts to our Riders.
STARTING POINTS
Kal-Haven Trailhead | 66 Bailey Ave. | South Haven, MI 49490
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, the Lakeshore Harvest Country and Blue Coast Artists groups.
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LAKESHORE HARVEST RIDE
PO BOX 464 DOUGLAS, MI 49406 FOTBST@gmail.com
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