OK, OK, maybe we're shy of mountains in Michigan. But there are plenty of hilly trails through the woods, and there is an active group of mountain bikers in the area that goes out twice a week: Friday evenings and Sunday mornings. Click here for directions to the local rides. This page is maintained by Mike Sayers; click here with questions, comments, or concerns: msayers@carsim.com.

The rides are usually followed by brunch or dinner, if we feel like it. (We usually do.)

One More Thing: check the schedule a few days before your ride. Sometimes there are last-minute changes!

New! Photos and maps here and on the locations page. Click on any of the photos for a larger view. Trail maps were made by Bob Wagner.

November 2008 Sunday 10:00 am, Nov 2, Island Lake (Lee Rd JC Penney parking lot) (click for the map) Sunday 10:00 am, Nov 9, Bishop Lake (click for the map) Sunday 10:00 am, Nov 16, Island Lake (Lee Rd JC Penney parking lot) (click for the map) Sunday 10:00 am, Nov 23, Island Lake (Lee Rd JC Penney parking lot) (click for the map) Sunday 10:00 am, Nov 30, Island Lake (Lee Rd JC Penney parking lot) (click for the map)

The Ann Arbor area has plenty of fun terrain for mountain biking. We have much more of the prized "single track" than many areas of the country, and the "Loop of Pain," completely within the city limits, has some of the most interesting and technical riding around.

The rides cover old hiking trails and new mountain biking trails through local forest areas. Most are in state parks, metro parks, or city park land. The rides are informal — these are not organized activities with leaders or agendas. Some of us ride fast, others ride slow. In general, we wait for everyone to catch up or divide into groups, so don't worry about slowing down the pack