Special Rides

Looking only slightly tired, Gary Gianetti (shown in the photo pausing only briefly to pose for a picture) successfully completed the 2007 Lakeshore Century accompanied by some local riders pacing themselves at 20⁺ miles per hour. The Lakeshore Century was Gary’s 23^rd century in 23 days. Congratulations and best wishes Gary from the members of the Calumet Crank Club as you cycle through America over the next 27 days following his Lakeshore Century ride. With him are Joann and Joe Tomasic, Club members and two of the many volunteers who did everything from logistics, manning SAG stops, and working in the kitchen. More on the "Ride for Your Life" ride, August 18 - October 6, 2007 and catch Gary Gianetti's blog about his Lakeshore Century experience and pictures with our Club members along the route.

The Lakeshore Century picturesque, one-day ride held the Sunday after Labor Day is the major fundraiser for our club. This ride is famous for its good food, friendly volunteers, and great routes of 25 -

100 miles. Cruise the flat to rolling terrain along the rural roads of Northwest Indiana, Michigan, and along the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Feast on food and beverages at all sag stops and enjoy our traditional chili meal after the ride.

What a perfect day for an 85.6 mile ride to beautiful Three Oaks, Michigan. If you're tough enough to do the Lakeshore Century Sept. 9, you'll be able to witness first hand some of the natural scenic beauty of this area along with the artistic sites as captured in our photo. The bike route to this quaint town is not only scenic but offers a great mix of biking terrain. (You might even see a dinosaur!) There are hills but nothing anyone considering this distance couldn't handle. As usual, there are great places to replenish all of those calories you will burn getting there. If 85 miles does not interest you, the ride can be shortened considerably by starting out in LaPorte. Check out our riding schedule and consider a road trip with the Calumet Crank Club!