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!
Milford and Proud Lake Grande Tour
Presented by Trek Bicycle of Walled Lake and Royal Oak, Powered by Trek and Team Consolidated
Departs at 9:00 AM - Meet up in Expo Area at 8:45 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!
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.
Kids/Family Bike Scavenger Hunt
Sponsored by Blue Birch Outfitters, supported by Huron Valley United Racing
Departs at 10 AM- Meet up about 9 AM at Expo Area
Join us for a family friendly BIKING Scavenger Hunt supported by our local MiSCA team, Huron Valley
United Racing! Teams of 4-6 will use the digital app, GooseChase, to find and complete missions around
Milford in 4 different zones: Milford Trail, Proud Lake Trail, Highland Recreation Area and Hickory Glen.
Check in starts at 9AM and the hunt begins at 10AM. Each team will have from 10AM until 2PM to
complete as many (or as few) challenges as you like. Take it easy. Go crazy. Whatever works best for
your team.
The scavenger hunt will have challenges for kids (and adults) of all ages and skill levels. HVUR will be on
hand to assist any families that need help navigating our amazing town and trails.
**During check in you will be prompted to pick an age category for your team to compete in. This is
important if you have children on your team. The age of your YOUNGEST COMPETITIVE player will
determine which age category you choose. If you’re an adult only team or adult solo participant, you will
select “adult only team.”
Age group awards- 2:30 at Main Street Tavern!
Age Groups:
5 and under (must have 1 parent or guardian)
6-8 (must have 1 parent or guardian)
9-11 (must have 1 parent or guardian)
12-14 (must have 1 parent or guardian)
15+
Adult chaperones will be present, and parents are encouraged to ride. No one will be left behind, each ride will have an adult sweep! All routes use paved path and singletrack with a few connector roads in town. MOUNTAIN BIKES AND HELMETS REQUIRED! You do not need the latest and greatest carbon steed to ride with us. Any bike with properly functioning components and wider, knobby tires will do. Please make sure riders come prepared with water, spare tubes, and basic tools if you can carry them. Ride chaperones can assist with any trailside repairs that may take place. Please note this is not a daycamp nor a day care service.
