Ride with Pride July 14

Straits Pride hosts LGBTQ bike rides and more on Mackinac Island

By Ross Boissoneau | July 10, 2021

In case you needed another reason to go to Mackinac Island in the summer: Straits Pride hosts a Pride Ride the second Wednesday of each month on Mackinac Island. Riders will meet in Marquette Park at 6pm and ride to British Landing. Bring your own bike but plan to pick up a free pride flag or purchase a T-shirt or other merchandise before you roll from Marquette Park. Upcoming rides are July 14, Aug. 11, and Sept 8. Straits Pride represents lesbian, gay, bi, transgender, and other queer-identifying (LGBTQ) people, lifestyles, and traditions in the area including Mackinac Island, Saint Ignace, Mackinaw City, Cheboygan, and Les Cheneaux. Its goal is to provide and encourage the provision of safe, equitable, and public spaces for LGBTQ people and their allies. Want to support the mission? See straitspride.org. Want to connect without pedaling? The group also hosts get-togethers at the island’s Watercolor Cafe every other Monday for people of all ages to meet and socialize with fellow LGBTQ+ and allies over light refreshments, creative activities, and conversation. More info at straitspride.org.