December 11, 2025

A Weekend for Cyclists

Tour de TART and Ride Around Torch are happening this weekend
By Jamie Kauffold | July 12, 2025

Two big biking events roll through northern Michigan this weekend. Friday, July 18, TART Trails celebrates the Tour de TART, a 14-mile, family-friendly ride along the Leelanau Trail with stops for snacks, dinner, and a ride back to town! Rest your legs on Saturday, and then on Sunday join the Cherry Capital Cycling Club for Ride Around Torch, the state’s “most scenic bike tour” with 26-, 40-, and 63-mile options around Torch Lake. Visit traversetrails.org and cherrycapitalcyclingclub.org to get all the details.

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