Meeting Time: 9am

Meeting Location:
Charlevoix. Location will be provided 2 weeks prior to event

9am Welcome: We start our weekend with a meet & greet! Enjoy local pastries and coffee while connecting with fellow riders as we discuss day's and weekend itinerary.

Scenic Cycling: Choose your ride: Both short, casual ride or a long, sustained rides are offered! Enjoy snacks and hydration at farm stops along the way.

Highlight: Today’s ride takes us on a back road journey off the beaten path. The route winds through peaceful countryside with stops including Wagbo Farm and Education Center, where we’ll experience traditional homesteading skills like foraging, food preservation, and maple syrup making and Ernest Hemmingway.

We’ll continue on to Kiwidinok Tibetan Yak and Petting Farm, a one-of-a-kind stop where you’ll meet yaks and other friendly animals while learning about sustainable farming practices.

We break for lunch at a charming waterfront pavillion. Here, we’ll learn about the striking bronze sculpture “The Young Boy and the Stream,” a tribute that brings to life a rarely seen side of Ernest Hemingway’s youth and connection to this region.

After lunch participants are welcome to continue their short ride back to the start or be transported back by transit van. After the ride, participants will have free time to explore the town on their own—or join us for an optional (complementary) guided local tour of the whimsical Mushroom Houses and the historic John Cross Fishery.

Dinner: 6:00pm Signature Gourmet Farm Dinner at Lavender Hill Farms

Pre dinner tour of Farm at 5:30

Post dinner movie: 7:30is TBD

Meeting Time: 8:30am

Meeting Location:
Bryant Park, Traverse City, MI.

8am Welcome: Enjoy local pastries and coffee as we discuss our ride and experiences. Ride Starts 8:45am

Scenic Cycling: Choose your ride: short option: 37 miles 900 ascent

Long Option: 45 miles 1200 ascent

Today’s ride takes you through the fragrant beauty of cherry orchards and lavender fields, where you’ll enjoy a cup of lavender tea and pick your own fresh cherries straight from the tree. Along the way we will stop for a taste of locally brewed coffee before heading out to explore the historic Mission Point Lighthouse, perched at the tip of the peninsula with stunning lake views where we will enjoy a beach picnic.

End On A High Note Lunch: Special Lunch treat to end the ride before enjoying the first day of the Cherry Festival in Downtown Traverse City.

(We have arranged complementary shower and facility usage at the Traverse City YMCA to our participants for those who will like to stay downtown. We will provide shuttle service as needed )

The day is left for you to explore downtown Traverse city and Cherry fest. Enjoy the unforgettable National Cherry Festival Air Show headlined y the U>S Air Fore Air Combat Command F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team and the US Marines F-38B Lighting II Demonstration Team.

Set sail on the Great Lakes Discovery Sail, a unique way to experience the region from the water, set sails and learn about the sailing and fishing industry of Northern Michigan.

Dinner: On your own.

Transportation is provided for all participants and their registered guests throughout the day.

Meeting Time: 8:30am
Meeting Location: Torch Lake

Torch Lake Cafe
4990 US-31, Central Lake, MI 49622

Scenic Cycling:
Short Option: 28 miles 990 feet ascent

Long Option: 54 miles: 2900ft ascent

Experiences: Today’s is a beautiful ride around Torch Lake. Today we ride to increase our appetite for our post ride Bruch and Wine Tasting at the Famous BlackStar Farms

The tour is officially over after lunch. However, those looking for one last experience of Northern Michigan, a single day pass into the Sleeping Bear dunes is provided to our guests to enjoy the beautiful lake Michigan..

Want to join the adventure but only have one day to experience it? We’ve got you covered!

Our single-day option offers the full experience of a day itinerary and includes the Signature Farm-To-Fork Gourmet Dinner. It’s the perfect opportunity to savor the essence of a Farm to Fork adventure and explore the area’s local charm, leaving you the rest of the weekend to explore on your own!

Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

• A fully supported single day cycling tour, farm stops, experiences and meals as listed for Day 2: 

• Signature Farm To Fork Dinner, featuring the finest flavors of paired with local wine .

• Farm To Fork Goodie bag including 2025 artisan Farm To Fork t-shirt and more.

Kiwidinok Farm

Traverse City Cheese Farm

Black Star Farms

Wagbo Farm

Kilwins Ice Cream Chocolate Fudge

Tom’s Moms Cookies

John Cross Fisheries- Fresh from the boat Lake Michigan Catch of the Day

Lavender Hill Farms

Inland Seas Education Association

Sleeping Bear Dunes

Bike Rentals:

• Brick Wheels

• McLain Cycle & Fitness

Suggested Accommodations:
We recommend booking lodging in Charlevoix, where rates will be more affordable due to increased demand in Traverse City during the Annual Cherry Festival.

• Day 1: The ride and gourmet farm dinner will take place in Charlevoix.

• Day 2: The ride will start and end in Traverse City. Complimentary shuttle service will be provided by Farm to Fork’s private Transit van, offering hourly transportation between Charlevoix and Traverse City until 9:00 PM on Saturday.

• Day 3: The final ride will also begin and end in Traverse City. The tour concludes in Traverse City, with an optional complimentary shuttle available for those returning to Charlevoix.