EVENTS
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ZOO-DE-MACK
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
ZOO-DE-MACK
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 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
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