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Join us for the 11th annual Ride the Charx bicycle ride around Lake Charlevoix, including Charlevoix,
Emmet, and Antrim Counties, on Saturday, August 6, 2011

There are 4 routes:

The 20-mile route follows the southwest shore of Lake Charlevoix from Boyne City to the Ironton Ferry and back. This is a great route for young families as well as for those with little touring experience. Since this is an out and back route, you can turn around any time you want.

The 43-mile route goes around the main body of Lake Charlevoix. There are interesting stops along the way, including historic Horton Bay, shopping in Charlevoix, and crossing on the Ironton Ferry.

The 62-mile route starts in Boyne City and includes a section of the scenic Little Traverse Wheelway bike path along the shore of Lake Michigan, some of our favorite country roads through Charlevoix, Emmet and Antrim counties, and the challenging climb of The Wall outside East Jordan. This route has hills! Previous riders have said, "This is a great ride. It is the hilliest metric century in Michigan. You ought to tell everyone!" OK, we are. Do you love hills? Then, you'll love this route.

For the extreme riding enthusiasts, there is a 105-mile route, which is the 62-mile route, a lunch break and then the 43-mile route. The after-lunch route will be on your own without SAG support or refreshments.

Non-riders are welcome to shop in Boyne City's stores, swim at the city beaches, and the kids have a large playground to entertain them. You may join your riding friends for lunch for $10. Prior registration is encouraged.

All rides start and finish at Veterans
Park on Lake Charlevoix in Boyne City

Registration:

    * for the 105-mile, 62-mile and 43-mile rides
       starts at 7:00 AM
       Riders should depart no later than 8:30 AM

* for the 20 mile ride starts at 10:00 AM
Riders should depart no later than 11:30 AM

Veterans'
Park ›

In addition we will provide:

* Lunch

* Maps

* On-the-road-refreshments

* SAG Service with flat repair

* Painted route indicators on the roads

* Showers; please bring your own towel

Cost

The Charx is a charitable ride sponsored by the Boyne Valley Lions Club. The Lions Club supports various projects involving sight preservation and restoration, and local youth programs.

Rider Registration = $30

      Prior registration is encouraged. Riders who pre-register receive a free
           Ride the Charx t-shirt.
      Deadline for t-shirt orders = July 22, 2011