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ZOO-DE-MACK

May 16-18, 2025

The Zoo-de-Mack is one of Michigan’s long-time running bike rides through Northern Michigan. Enjoy 51 miles of scenery, coastline, and fun! Celebrate post-ride with evening parties on the island and friendships that will last a lifetime!

 

  • Largest Northern Michigan Bike Ride!
  • Pre-Ride Live Music and Party at the Zoo Bar
  • Mackinac Island After-Parties
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Zoo-de-Mack Orange

ZOO-DE-MACK

May 16-18, 2025

The Zoo-de-Mack is one of Michigan’s long-time running bike rides through Northern Michigan. Enjoy 51 miles of scenery, coastline, and fun! Celebrate post-ride with evening parties on the island and friendships that will last a lifetime!

 

  • Largest Northern Michigan Bike Ride!
  • Pre-Ride Live Music and Party at the Zoo Bar
  • Mackinac Island After-Parties
Biketemberfest
Biketemberfest Cheers
Biketemberfest Bikes

BIKETEMBERFEST WEEKEND

September 19-21, 2025
Biketemberfest is a long-running annual fall bike weekend of fall frolic and fun! Offering an intimate fall ride, this relaxing weekend getaway offers a spectacular end-of-summer weekend and ride.

 

  • 3 Hours of Relaxed Riding
  • Mountain Top Happy Hour
  • 25-Miles of Flat Terrain

GEARS AND BEERS

October 4, 2025

Experience some of Detroit’s most notorious and interesting bars, watering holes, and breweries by BIKE! Gears and Beers is a point-to-point tour of Detroit’s historic neighborhoods and popular destinations.

 

  • One-Day Ride
  • After Party and Live Music
  • Guided Tour Experience Available
Gears and Beers
GnB Drinking
GnB Riding
Gears and Beers

GEARS AND BEERS

October 4, 2025

Experience some of Detroit’s most notorious and interesting bars, watering holes, and breweries by BIKE! Gears and Beers is a point-to-point tour of Detroit’s historic neighborhoods and popular destinations.

  • One-Day Ride
  • After Party and Live Music
  • Guided Tour Experience Available