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Beaver Island Tour
Registration is required before Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 12:00 AM
UPDATE 4/3/24, ADDITIONAL ROOMS AVAILABLE 2 night/3 day trip to Beaver Island, leaving Charlevoix Friday July 12 and returning Sunday July 14. Road and Gravel Riding, 10 mph pace Loop around island @41 miles; shorter rides planned for Sunday. E-bikes welcome. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45432755
Lodging: We are staying at The Brothers Place, a summer retreat house formerly owned by the Christian Brothers religious order. They are holding 20 single occupancy, twin bed rooms. $50/night per person. Each room has a washbasin, separate dormitory-style showers and baths. A continental breakfast is included.
Deposits are not required; register only if you’re committed. Register with the ride leader before 6/30/24 specifying the type of room requested.
Activities: We’ll ride around the island Saturday, @40 miles on mostly hard pack. There are a number of beaches, trails, and historical sites to explore. Grab a lunch at the deli, pack a towel and a swimsuit for the tour. We’ll take some shorter tours Sunday.
Meals: Brothers Place provides a continental breakfast. There’s a good coffee shop in town, too. Lunch can be bought at the deli or at the supermarket. There are a number of restaurants and a decent microbrewery within a 10 minute ride.
Logistics: No SAG on this trip. Bring tools, tubes, and tires. Bring some snacks and adult beverages to share; we have access to the kitchen refrigerator to keep beverages cool for happy hour. Check ferry schedule at https://www.bibco.com/ferry-schedules/ Arrive at least 1 hour before departure to drop off your bike and park. Parking is $5/day.
If you want to ride from TC to Charlevoix leaving July 11, returning July 15, register separately on the club calendar. Camping is at Barnes Park in Eastport.
Event is only open to CCCC members.
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