Guided Rides
Looking to explore the trails but could use a guide? Want to make some friends out on the trail? Please join us for the official Milford Bike Festival group rides! These rides are open to all festival registrants and will start from the expo area of the festival (on Main Street and Liberty Streets in the heart of the Village of Milford, see event map for details). MOUNTAIN BIKES AND HELMETS REQUIRED! Please ensure your bikes have wider, knobby tires and properly functioning brakes. You do not need the latest and greatest carbon steed to ride with us, just a bike that works! All of these rides are no drop, we will not leave anyone behind. Check out the descriptions below to determine which ride fits into your fitness and skill level. If you want to know a little more about the trails than what we describe here, consider reading our trail descriptions on the "Trail System" section! Please come prepared with basic tools, replacement tubes, water, and whatever else you think you may need on your ride!
Triple Trail Grande Tour
Presented by Trek Bicycle of Walled Lake and Royal Oak, Powered by Trek and Team Consolidated
Departs at 9:15 AM - Meet up in Expo Area at 9:00 AM
NEW ROUTE ALERT! Back by popular demand, this route will traverse approximately 30 miles of dirt roads, singletrack, two-track, and paved paths. This year the ride will explore the sweet singletrack of the Milford Trail, the variety of Proud Lake and the Kensington Connector. Along with a quick rest stop at Gilbert Willis park . This ride will split into several groups that will start at the same time. The lead pack will ride a more "spirited" pace of about 15 mph on average, followed by two no-drop groups riding at a pace of about 10 mph. Riders should be comfortable with riding 30+ miles on singletrack and two-track trails before attending this ride!
Intro to Highland Guided Ride
Presented by Huron River Lactation Consulting
Departs at 9:30 AM - Meet up in Expo Area at 9:15 AM
Want to ride Highland, but are a bit intimidated? Join Huron River Lactation Consulting on a painless (hopefully) tour of the high points and beauty of the area's most technical trail system. Highland is an adventure of rocks, roots and hills and unparalleled awesomeness. Be prepared to work hard, breathe heavy and have a great time! Warning: Highland is not a beginner trail! If you are a beginner, look below to the Intro to Proud Lake ride.
Intro to Proud Lake Mountain Bike Ride
Presented by Cycletherapy
Departs at 10:30 AM - Meet up in Expo Area at 10:15 AM
The home base of not only the Milford Bike Festival, but Milford itself. This ride is geared for more beginner riders, but anyone is welcome! Expect to go at a more fun and casual pace, and thanks to the trail's close proximity to town and paved paths, know that you will never be too far downtown Milford.
Casual Family Paved Ride
Departs at 11:15 AM - Meet in Expo Area at 11:00 AM
Join the families and coaches of the Huron Valley United MTB Team on a scenic tour of the Village of Milford. Discover hidden gems and enjoy the local history along the paved pathway and beyond. There will be plenty of photo ops as we take breaks along the way. Suitable for all ages and skill levels.
Girl's Gone Dirt
Departs at 10:30 AM
Join us for a women led, women's social ride at Bike Fest. The group will meet up at 10 am and be ready to roll. Prepare to hang out and ride at a casual pace and no drop ride. We are not out to set PRs or QOM, we are here to enjoy each other's company and support one another and meet new friends.
We will head out to Milford Trail first, roughly 5.5 miles. After Milford we will head back into downtown to refuel. Then head out to Proud Lake and ride loops 3 and 4, roughly 6 miles. After that we will head back downtown to enjoy the festival! Ride will also have a sweeper and some support throughout the ride. This is for all levels of riding.
