We are planning a club event for the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend (May 26) and it’s as follows… A Spring Lake to Ludington century ride via a scenic lakeshore route followed by a “potluck” picnic at Sutton’s Landing Park in Ludington. For club members and friends that are not ready for / interested in a full [...]
Read MoreThe club Monday night group rides begin on May 7th. The starting point once again this year is at the Coffee House at 255 Seminole Road at Seaway Drive. Groups begin taking off at 6pm sharp, so be sure to arrive somewhat early. Here is a rundown of the groups: A Group – ~40 miles…FAST. No restrictions. [...]
Read MorePart 2 in a blog series addressing concerns and reservations I had about cycling. I’ve learned that a lot of women struggle with the same things I experienced. This is my attempt to compile the wisdom I’ve gathered from other women cyclists in hopes to help anyone interested in taking up cycling either as a [...]
Read MoreThe 2012 MTB racing season kicked-off on Sunday April 22nd with the 23rd annual Yankee Springs Time Trial race in Middleville, MI. The race is the third largest turnout MTB event in Michigan and exceeded 700 racers who annually test their start of the year fitness on 11 miles of some of the most advanced and [...]
Read MoreWednesday May 16, 7:00 Place: Spring Lake’s Central Park west parking lot Time: Ride starts @ 7:00 PM arrive early for registration and arm bands 2012 will mark the 10th anniversary of the Ride of Silence. In May 2003, Chris Phelan organized the first Ride Of Silence in Dallas after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was [...]
Read MoreFor several years, I was an occasional bike commuter, but then about five years ago when gas hit the $4 per gallon mark, I decided than I would take it more seriously and see if I could accomplish two important things simultaneously – saving money and improving my fitness level! I calculated that I could [...]
Read MoreThis is the first in a blog series addressing concerns and reservations I had about cycling. I’ve learned that a lot of women struggle with the same things I experienced. This is my attempt to compile the wisdom I’ve gathered from other women cyclists in hopes to help anyone interested in taking up cycling either [...]
Read MoreAs we move into spring, the road racing season is drawing closer. The West Michigan Coast Riders club is once again hosting the Duck Lake Time Trial, which is this years state championship event, the Grattan race series will begin in early may, and there will soon be many road racing events to chose from [...]
Read MoreGreetings Coast Riders, My name is Heather Brewer, I’ve been a Coast Rider for going on eight years. My love for bike riding started when I was a kid. Then later in life I met my husband Chad who is a cyclist—which is when I learned there is a difference between being a “cyclist” and [...]
Read MoreThe Michigan State Time Trial Championship will be held on Saturday, June 16th, 2012 in Whitehall, MI near Duck Lake State Park. This event is part of the Michigan Challenge Points Series. The course is a rectangular 20K course on flat to slightly rolling hills. 20K riders will complete one lap. 40K riders will complete [...]
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