New this year: prepay some costs here!
$10 will be collected from each rider to cover SAG costs; lodging and restaurant costs are on your own.
Friday ride: 1:30 PM From Dunes Resort (front parking lot) to Holland (32 miles RT) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15551456
Our Friday night dinner will be a BBQ at The Summerhouse at the Lavender Farm, 2975 65th Street, Fennville, MI 49408. Appetizers, burgers (beef and vege), chicken, hot dogs, salads, drinks, desert. If you would like to participate in preparations, please contact Clyde. Tentatively starting at 7:30 PM Eastern. $20+ donation suggested. You can pre-pay here (optional).
Saturday ride: 10 AM From Dunes Resort (front parking lot) to South Haven (42 miles RT) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28178046
WCCC Former President John Clese has graciously volunteered to provide our Saturday night dinner at his home, 5479 Liland Trace, Fennville, MI 49408. All of us attending either of the last two years will not forget it--John set the bar pretty high. Tentatively starting at 7:30 PM Eastern. $25+ donation suggested. You can pre-pay here (optional).
If you have not made your lodging reservations by now, please do so ASAP! The Dunes Resort is the primary lodging option (1 night deposit, 3 nights may be required, ask for a 10% WCCC discount), but there are other lodging venues. There may also be good land available for camping in tents or hammocks. If you are wondering where to stay, please contact Clyde.
VOLUNTEERS APPRECIATED! Please contact Clyde with your willing and cheerful skillset :-)
WCCC Saugatuck Weekend Itinerary (updated August 2, 2018)
Friday, August 3
Breakfast on your own: See suggestion list
9 AM - Deadline for lunch sandwich order - see menu at http://thefarmhousedeli.com (feel free to email your sandwich order to Clyde as early as you want with the subject "Farmhouse Deli order")
NOON Lunch at FARMHOUSE DELI, 100 Blue Star Hwy, Douglas, MI 49406, Phone: (269) 455-5274
We will order ahead for a 12:00 NOON arrival - dining inside or out
1:30 PM Ride from Dunes Resort, 333 Blue Star Hwy, Douglas, MI
32-Mile Holland Loop
For emergency, call 911. SAG Support 773-909-9986
Pool available at the Dunes - Oval Beach is an alternative (bring swimming attire & beach towels!)
7:15 PM Transportation from Dunes Resort to The Lavender Farm
7:30 PM Drinks, Dinner - The Summerhouse at the Lavender Farm, 2975 65th Street, Fennville, MI 49408
$20+ donation to cover expenses suggested.
Saturday, August 4
Breakfast on your own: See suggestion list
10:00 AM Ride from Dunes Resort
333 Blue Star Hwy, Douglas, MI
42-Mile Loop to South Haven
For emergency, call 911. SAG Support 773-909-9986.
Pool available at the Dunes - Oval Beach is an alternative (bring swimming attire & beach towels!)
7:00 PM Transportation from Dunes Resort to John's home
7:30 PM Drinks and Dinner at the Home of John Clese, 5479 Liland Trace, Fennville, MI 49408
Liland Trace is off Old Allegan Road, north of 128th Street and south of 130th Street to the east of 58th Street and south of the Kalamazoo River. Liland Trace is a short dirt road.
John’s cell (312) 420-4516
$25+ donation to cover expenses suggested.
Sunday, August 5
Breakfast on your own: See suggestion list
10:00 AM Options
(1) Kayak on the River (historically our Sunday activity)
Running Rivers Kayak Rentals 616-218-5021
$40 for single Kayak and $60 for double/tandem (3-hours)
(2) Hiking Mount Baldhead Park and Oval Beach
Climb the stairs to the top for gorgeous view, and then hike over to the beach.
Free for cyclists - cars cost to park.
1:00 PM Lunch at Saugatuck Brewing Company, 2948 Blue Star Hwy, Douglas Michigan (269) 857-7222
(At least one person will arrive early to obtain unreserved tables)
Breakfast/Brunch Suggestions
Grow—A Saugatuck Diner, www.grow-food.com, 302 Culver Street, Saugatuck, MI - (844) 303-5507
Ida Red's Cottage, www.facebook.com/pages/IDA-Reds/152595224782630,
645 Water St, Saugatuck, MI 49453, (269) 455-9834
Pumpernickel's Eatery, www.pumpernickelssaugatuck.com, 202 Butler St, Saugatuck, MI 49453, (269) 857-1196
Uncommon Grounds, www.uncommongroundscafe.com, 127 Hoffman St, Saugatuck, MI 49453, (269) 857-3333
Respite Cappuccino Court, www.respitecappuccinocourt.com/, 48 W Center St, Douglas, MI, Phone: (269) 857-5411