I was up early, shortly after 5 am, and I biked over to the main camp for a final breakfast before setting out at first light, around 6:25 am, for the last 40 miles back east, then south to Indian River, the starting point of our circle tour a week ago.
I rode alone because I needed to finish very early to be back home for a family obligation this afternoon. I’m writing this in the car as my wife drives south on I-75, already missing the special once-a-year reunion that is the Michigander Bicycle Tour.
Sam Kennedy and I were among the first out of Mackinaw City this morning and Sam, always the Michigander Pit Bull, was first in, not stopping for SAG’s but hammering in to be ready greet each finisher in his unique and welcoming style..
US 23 early Friday morning
I rode along the shoulder of US-23 to Cheboygan, usually a fast and flat route but in the grey of early morning, a pretty slick stretch of roadway made treacherous in spot by sand that drifted over from heavy rains last night. By the time we headed south along the western shore of Mullett Lake the temps started to climb. I was glad to roll in shortly after 9:30 am.
Another year. Another Michigander. This year’s route was one of the easiest in terms of being physically demanding. The course was mostly flat, there was no head wind, the weather was great and the distances pretty short.
But it was also one of the most beautiful routes. As always, superbly organized and staffed by great volunteers.
I can’t wait for next year.
Here’s today’s route download from my Garmin:
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