Club Rides


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.

** All riders (members and non-members) are welcome at MCC Official Club rides. Non MCC Members may be asked to sign a waiver release before participating in the ride, whereas, Club Members sign a waiver once per season when they signup or renew.

Monday Night Club

MCC Monday Night Ride (May through October)
Ride Name: Monday Night Ride (MNR)
Ride Description: This year the MRN will be focused for the “Sport Level” rider.

When: Monday Nights (May through October)
Where: Holland Aquatic Center
Time: Ride leaves at 6:30 PM (on Memorial Day and Labor Day - ride will shift morning)

  • Sport 1 - Pace of 20-21 mph with a 40 mile loop.
  • Sport 2 - Pace of 17-18 mph with a 35 mile loop.
  • Sport 3 - Pace of 15-17 mph with a 25 mile loop.
  • Each route is marked on the street with “MNR” with different colors for the different loops.
  • Ride Leaders will be designated for each of the groups.
  • No ride sweepers.  Each route has route short-cuts.
  • Laminated maps / cue sheets available
  • Renewed commitment to following “rules of the road”

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
25 mile loop | 36 mile loop | 40 mile loop | Hutchins Lake Loop

Saturday Morning “Sweet Roll” Ride (June through September)
Ride Name: The Sweet Roll
Description: Looking for a longer weekend cruise on your road bike? Then this is the ride for you. We ride to Grand Haven and make a stop at the Morning Star Café for a coffee and one of their world famous cinnamon sweet rolls.

  • When: Saturdays (May 30 - September)
  • Where: West Ottawa High School, South Athlectic Building parking lot by the Tennis Courts.
  • Time: 8:00 AM
  • Ride Pace: 17 - 18 mph (Sport II pace)
  • Distance: @40 miles
  • Ride leader will encourage a consistent pace, paceline riding, and no drops.

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

ALL MACATAWA CYCLING CLUB RIDES REQUIRE A HELMET

Looking for other area cycling routes?  Here’s a link to routes submitted by other area cyclists.