Patterned after our successful self-contained bike tour in the same region, we’ve incorporated the quiet roads and pleasurable riding of Michigan’s kaleidoscopic Upper Peninsula (U.P.) into our popular, fully-supported relaxed tour format. We’ve coupled the route’s gentle terrain and moderate daily distances with convenient luggage transport and scrumptious catering to offer a superb choice for the first-time bicycle tourist, as well as the seasoned bike traveler who seeks a more laid-back cycling experience.
Starting at the top end of the Lower Peninsula, we’ll shuttle across the world-famous Mackinac Bridge and begin pedaling up from the bottom of the U.P. We’ll explore numerous state parks, replete with thick forests, wondrous waterfalls, and lots of lakeshore views. We’ll visit Whitefish Bay, site of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, and Sault Ste. Marie, home of the Soo Locks. We’ll catch a ferry to Mackinac Island and explore this special place where automobiles are noticeably absent. The car may be king in nearby Detroit, but in the U.P., the bicycle reigns supreme. Great Lakes, great parks, and great bicycle touring — they all add up to make one great trip.
