This tour is 100% paved and over 80% traffic-free rail trail and starts & ends in Bay City, MI.

Experience Michigan's scenic beauty as you bicycle from Holland on the Lake Michigan coast, across the state to Bay City on Lake Huron, along historic rail trails and through charming towns. Enjoy twogroup dinners, special events, and comfortable lodging each night as you explore the state's diverse landscapes and vibrant communities.

This tour has a July 5 start in Bay City. Please see our tour listings for the August 9 start in Muskegon.

This tour is one of our low-cost price leaders for 2026! The other similar priced tours are the "Muskegon and Bay City" "Great Lake to Lake", and "River Towns on the Mississippi" Tours. Due to their very attractive prices, additional discounts are not available on these 3 tours.

Optional tire dip in Lake Huron to mark the start of the tour, between 2 and 4 p.m., about 5 miles from our hotel. We're starting this tour with an event which would otherwise take place on the last day!

Guest orientation for all participants about 5 p.m. All bikes are loaded into our locked U-Haul truck at this time, to ensure a good start to our sag ride the following morning.

Optional rides in and near Holland. You may visit Holland State Park and Tunnel Park on the north side of Holland, or venture south to Saugatuck for the afternoon. Since all riding today is optional, your mileage will depend on what you want to see.

45-mile ride today on paved side paths, community trails, and a small portion of public roads.

Lunch stop at John Ball Zoo.

Enjoy 50-miles on the White Pine Trail! Now 100% paved for your comfort!

Option for sag ride or take the 20-mile ride on county roads into Bay City. Hugs and kisses all around but no tears, the tour ends about 2 p.m. Friday afternoon.