MCC hosts two weekly rides during the extended Summer cycling season (April through October) on Monday Nights and Saturday Mornings. Details about these two MCC sponsored rides are listed below.
In addition to the MCC sponsored rides there are several other excellent area rides. Check out our Events calendar for a complete list of area rides. To open the MCC Events Calendar –> Click here.
MCC Monday Night Ride (May through October)Ride Name: MCC Monday Night
Ride Starting Date / Time: Monday Nights, 6:30pm, Starting May 2008
Starting Location: Holland Aquatic Center - Maple and 24th Street in Holland.
Ride Midpoint Stop Location: Occasional mid way stop at Douglas Public Restroom
Total Ride Miles: 25 - 40 depending on which loop you ride.
Ride Leaders: Varies from week to week.
Ride Speed: The ride breaks into 3 groups. RACE, SPORT and TOUR groups.
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NOTE: In the case of bad weather a message will be posted to the Club Ride page on the Forum by 4pm on each Monday afternoon if the ride is cancelled. No message there will mean that the ride is on !
View Route Maps (via routeslip.com)
25 mile loop | 36 mile loop | 40 mile loop
Saturday Morning “Sweet Roll” Ride (May through September)Ride Name: The Sweet Roll
Ride Starting Date / Time: Saturday mornings, 8:00am, Start Date for 2008 TBD
Starting Location: West Ottawa High School - South / Athletic Building (located behind the new High School, next to Great Lakes Elementary School), parking lot next to the tennis courts (on 152 St. between Riley & Quincy Streets)
Ride Midpoint Stop Location: Morning Star Cafe (711 Washington Ave., Grand Haven)
Total Ride Miles: ~36
Ride Leaders: Tom Ayres, Ron Van Der Meulen, Krisanne Chapin
Ride Speed: May - 16-17mph average | June-September - 18 mph average
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NOTE: In the case of bad weather a message will be posted to the Club Ride page on the Forum by 7am on each Saturday morning if the ride is cancelled. No message there will mean that the ride is on !
View Sweet Roll Route Map (via routeslip.com)
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Greater Holland Area Cycling Calendar
A complete calendar of cycling events in and around West Michigan.
Looking for other area cycling routes? Here’s a link to routes submitted by other area cyclists.