A Directory of Michigan Cycling Clubs

Michigan has been a bicycle-friendly state for over 25 years. The sport has grown so rapidly that there are now cycling clubs covering the entire state. Michigan cycling clubs are divided into eight different geographic locations.

Michigan Cycling Clubs - Region 1

Clubs operating in region one, which includes Detroit and Grosse Pointe, include the Michigan Human Powered Vehicle Association, the DTE Cycling Club, the Sisters Cycling Bicycle Club in Detroit, Miller Canfield Cyclists, also in Detroit, and the Easy Riders Bicycle Club, with headquarters in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.

Michigan Cycling Clubs – Region 2

Region two is a smaller region. Cycling clubs located in region two include the Clinton River Riders in Clinton Township, and Slow Spokes Bicycle Club in Mount Clemens.

Michigan Cycling Clubs – Region 3

Region three encompasses the towns of Royal Oak, Southfield, Oxford, Waterford, and Clarkston. In Southfield, cycling enthusiasts may join a number of cycling clubs, including Motive Force Loose Spokes and Team Comcast Cycles.

Royal Oak residents can look to the Wolverine Sports Club for cycling club companionship. Oxford cyclists who love the Lord will find fellowship with the Wheel Power Christian Cycling Club.The Cannondale Midwest Racing Club reaches out to Waterford residents, while the Flying Rhino Cycling Club has its home in Clarkston.

Michigan Cycling Clubs – Region 4

Region four is a smallish region. It includes only the Downriver Cycling Club and the Cycling Saddlemen Bicycle Club, both in Trenton.

Michigan Cycling Clubs – Region 5

Ann Arbor residents can roll their wheels with the Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society, the Washtenaw Biking and Walking Coalition, and the Wolverbents Cycling Recumbent Bicycle Club. The latter welcomes residents from all around southeastern Michigan.

Michigan Cycling Clubs – Region 6

Region six clubs include the Cascades Cycling Club in Jackson. It also includes the Tri-County Bicycle Association in Lansing.

Michigan Cycling Clubs – Region 7

There are four clubs to choose from in Region seven. These include: The Chain Gang and Kalamazoo Bicycle Club, both in Kalamazoo; Three Oaks Spokes, and the Macatawa Cycling Club.

Michigan Cycling Clubs – Region 8

Encompassing western Michigan and the Grand Rapids area, riders of two-seaters will want to join the Michigan United Tandem Society. Cyclists who follow the one-person-one-bike rule may join Big Rapids Bicycle Club, West Michigan Coast Riders in Fruitport, or Rapid Wheelmen Inc, in Grand Rapids.

Ferries

Because there are so many lakes in Michigan, ferries are frequently used during a biking trek. After you have planned your trip, make sure that you contact individual ferry operators for schedules and information on transporting bicycles, since policy can vary ferry to ferry.

Bridges

Planning a trek with a Michigan Cycling Club should involve a lot of attention being given to the bridges that you will cross. Some bridges prohibit bicycles, others make you wait and you will be transported at the convenience of the Authority.