Bike Tour 2009

July 24th to 26th

Join Camp Out Michigan for the 18th annual weekend of camping, biking, and outdoor fun for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals and their friends in Northern Michigan. 

Top Reasons to Attend Bike Tour 2009 Experience one of the coolest LGBT events in Michigan Support two outstanding charities Enjoy beautiful scenery Interact with great people from all over Michigan and beyond Savor the delicious meals catered on-site Create lasting friendships Attain a sense of accomplishment when you finish your chosen bike route

The event is a fund raiser for Michigan GLBT causes. Each year we will select one or two charities who will benefit from Bike Tour proceeds. Click here to learn more about our 2009 charities.

In 2008, we had about 70 participants who came from all over Michigan as well as Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and Ontario. We hope to exceed that number this year. Click here to see where our participants come from.

We will be returning to our location in Oscoda County for a second year. This venue is well suited for our group and the type of event that participants have come to expect. The campground is heavily wooded and has small clearings for group camping areas and our big top tent that will serve as the headquarters for our group activities, including catered dinner on Friday and Saturday nights and a continental breakfast served on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Just a short walk away from the campground there are a few motel rooms and cabins that may be rented by those who don't care to stay in a tent. Camp Out Michigan has reserved all of the motel rooms. Contact us for availability.

Bike routes are designed for every skill level, or you need not bike at all and still fully enjoy the atmosphere of support and friendship. You can choose to take part in some or all of the scheduled activities.

The bike routes are scenic and enjoyable. You'll travel through jack pine forest that is home to the rare Kirkland Warbler, along the banks of the Au Sable River, and through Amish farm country. There will be plenty of opportunities to stop along the route at restaurants, shops, scenic overlooks, a swimming spot, an awesome Amish bakery, and even a 1/4 scale passenger railroad where you can take an 18-minute ride through the Huron National Forest.

You are sure to enjoy a weekend filled with friends, camaraderie, camping, bike touring, site-seeing, kayaking, canoeing, team activities, group meals, and lively campfires.

Bike Tour registration fees include two nights of camping (tents and RVs are welcome), continental breakfast two mornings, a map for your choice of two marked bike routes on Saturday, SAG vehicle support (road-side assistance, first aid and refreshments while riding), an event T-shirt, a light dinner on Friday and a catered dinner on Saturday evening.

The canoe/kayak trip on Sunday is an optional activity. You may rent a canoe or kayak from the livery or bring your own and pay a fee to have it trasported to the launch site. You may add additional nights of camping on Thursday or Sunday and those fees will be paid directly to the campground.

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