It’s HERE! Our Favorite Event of the Year!
2019 Tour de Livingston
** NOTE: Because the Hometown crew will be at Tour, shop hours for Sunday 10/6 are Noon-5 PM **
October is here — a gorgeous month for cycling in Michigan! And what better way to enjoy a Sunday in October than to join us for the MOST AWESOME cycling event, Tour de Livingston!
Hometown loves, loves, loves this event, and has been its Major Bike Shop Sponsor since the beginning!
We will be there to provide bike support, to ride, and to man our much-loved bike corral, where riders can leave their bikes while they enjoy the food and festivities indoors. Be sure to stop by the Hometown Bicycles tent on Tour day for any/all of your cycling needs!
We have also donated the Jamis bike you see here! The bike giveaway will take place during announcements between 7:50-8:00 AM. You don’t want to miss this!
Tour de Livingston is a fully supported ride that includes hospitality tents, a full breakfast, snacks along the route, and a hearty meal prepared by the chef at Mt. Brighton.
All proceeds from this event help to: bridge the gap for local hardworking families struggling to meet their most basic needs via the Livingston County United Way Basic Needs Programs. Since its start in 2008, the Tour de Livingston has raised over $400,000 to address the community’s most critical needs. The Tour de Livingston is organized and run by the Howell Rotary Club.
Registration Starts at 7:00 am
Course Opens at 8:00 am
Breakfast is Served 7:00 am – 9:00 am
* All riders must report to Mt. Brighton for packet pickup and breakfast
Announcements and Bike Giveaway (donated by Hometown!) at 7:50 am – 8:00 am
Group Start 8:00 am
* All riders must start by 9:00 am
Lunch is Served from 10:30 am – 3:00 pm
GM Proving Grounds closes by 12:00 pm
Century Ride Celebration (100 Mile Riders) 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
* Please Note that All Rider Services End at 5:00 pm
All Riders MUST wear a bicycling helmet
Location:
Mt. Brighton Ski Resort, 4141 Bauer Road, Brighton
Check out the routes!
FAMILY FUN LOOP, ISLAND LAKE ROUTE & RECREATIONAL RIDES
An easy novice route consisting of paved bike paths, low to no traffic and neighborhoods. Some routes with ice cream shops near the halfway point. Estimated 5,10 or 20 miles.
ISLAND LAKE ROUTE
This is bike-friendly with paths and park roadways within Island Lake and Kensington. Great for families, beginners, or those that prefer to ride on roads less traveled. Routes will include 5, 10, and 20-mile options with hospitality stops every 6 miles. Island Lake route riders must register at Mt. Brighton, drive to Island Lake for ride and return to Mt. Brighton for lunch.
EXPERT ROAD BIKE ROUTES
Spend the day enjoying the countryside of Livingston County. Three different expert level loops begin and end at Mt. Brighton. Choose from 38-mile Parks Loop, 62-mile Metric Century, or combine to ride a Century Route. All distances are approximate!
NEW THIS YEAR
GRAVEL GRINDER ROUTES
New this year, our Gravel Grinder routes to “Hell and Back” will consist of 2 routes approximately 36 miles and 50 miles from Mt. Brighton to Hell, Michigan. These routes will take you on paved and unpaved gravel roads and will inspire the adventure seeker in you!
We look forward to seeing YOU there!
