Biking Northern Michigan: The Best & Safest Routes in the Lower Peninsula

Biking Northern Michigan: The Best & Safest Routes in the Lower Peninsula by Robert Downes. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780990467007.

Packed with funny stories, cycling tips, history and dining recommendations, Biking Northern Michigan will have you ready to ride one of the top cycling destinations in the world. The book includes more than 35 bike routes and 56 maps and illustrations in and around Traverse City, Petoskey and the Mackinac Straits in northwestern lower Michigan. When it comes to cycling, Michigan is at or near the top of the list in America with 109 rail-trail conversions totaling 1,311 miles. Blessed with an abundance of rail trails and quiet cycling routes, Northern Michigan is also rich with forests, wildlife, beaches, lakes, quiet roads and some of the states best cuisine, wineries and brewpubs. Veteran cyclist and traveler Bob Downes guides you down the regions best and safest bike routes, including: Getting the most out of Traverse Citys TART Trail system and Petoskeys Wheelway Trail. Epic rides to the Mackinac Straits from Gaylord, Harbor Springs and Alpena. Beaver Island and Mackinac Island. The backroads of Benzie and Leelanau counties. The best rides around the big inland lakes: Crystal Lake, Glen Lake, Torch Lake, Walloon Lake, Lake Charlevoix and much more!