February 2019
Wheel Building 101 – Session II
This is the second session for this "how-to" workshop. Learn how to assemble the hub, spokes and rim to "build" a front wheel. The wheel will be laced with 32 spokes in a three-cross spoke pattern. We will have several "practice wheels" for you to…
Find out more »April 2019
Celebrating Trails Volunteers
Join us on Thursday, April 25 from 5 - 7 pm for a celebration of trail volunteers at Stafford's Bay View Inn. This is for all of you that have served the Trails Council in the past, and for all of you that have wanted to serve,…
Find out more »June 2019
Harbor Springs Cycling Classic
2019 marks the 29th year for this cycling event which is organized by Birchwood Inn, an iconic lodging establishment located on M 119 north of Harbor Springs. Frank Shumway, owner of the Inn, welcomes cyclists to come and be…
Find out more »Tenth Annual Smart Commute Emmet
Kick off June with Smart Commute, brought to you by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Emmet County’s 2019 Smart Commute Week will be held June 3th - 7th. During this week, each day you smart commute – carpool, ride your bike, walk, take EMGO…
Find out more »Trails Council Annual Meeting 2019
Top of Michigan Trails Council's Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 20 at 6:00 p.m. on the spacious lawn at the Packy Offield Trail Center, 1687 M 119, Petoskey. If you attended last year, you know how much fun this will be! Delicious food,…
Find out more »Bike Swap to benefit trail maintenance
Recycle your used bicycles and help us maintain trails! Top of Michigan Trails Council Bike Swap Saturday, June 22 Packy Offield Trail Center 1687 M 119, Petoskey 10 AM to 3 PM Drop off bikes from 7 - 10 AM (Sorry, we can't store bikes…
Find out more »September 2019
Lake to Lake Tour 2019
"I am fairly new to the sport of bicycling. The Lake to Lake Tour this fall was my first time riding for any distance and I was a bit nervous before starting this event. I have to say that I plan on going back every…
Find out more »October 2019
2019 Annual Dinner
Join us for our Annual Celebration of Trails. It is your opportunity to meet fellow supporters and riders of the trail network Top of Michigan Trails Council works to keep safe, scenic and secure. We'll enjoy a cash bar, dinner, and have a presentation on…
Find out more »February 2020
Black Mountain 31 Km Classic and 10 Km Tour
Registration for Saturday's Black Mountain Classic Race and the post race luncheon will be at the Rippling Rapids Golf Course located at 4849 North Black River Road. The luncheon will be spectacular as usual. Rippling Rapids is also a Lounge and so you will be…
Find out more »May 2020
Festival of Races
While the Marathon is canceled this year due to closures along the Little Traverse Wheelway, the Half Marathon, 10K and two 5ks are on schedule and going strong. The half marathon will start in Petoskey’s Bayfront Park, highlighting the Bear River Trail in downtown Petoskey…
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