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Leaf Pile Pedal
A mixed-surface bikepacking weekend to test your gear—with light support
📅 October 9–11, 2026
📍 Location: TBA- hint**Lower Peninsula
⏰ On-site check-in opens at 5:00 PM on Friday, October 9
Updates will be posted here as planning continues.
Routes, locations, and details are subject to change.
🎉 Kids 18 and under ride FREE (as of event date), thanks to our amazing partners. Must be accompanied by and adult.
What This Weekend Is About
Leaf Pile Pedal is a lightly supported bikepacking adventure designed to help cyclists learn how to travel by bike, build confidence in their setup, and experience the magic of creating their own adventure—without being thrown straight into the deep end.
You’ll ride, explore, problem-solve, and learn alongside fellow cyclists, with LMB there to ease the learning curve and cheer you on. This event reflects our mission to unify, advocate, and educate cyclists—and to welcome both residents and visitors to explore Michigan by bike.
Expect a calm, collaborative group environment where everyone moves forward together in a location that will be announced in the future.
You’re signing up for an adventure by bike—and this is where it starts. Commit to the ride, show up with your bike, and we’ll meet you with great routes, good company, and an awesome place to explore together.
Who This Is For
Riders curious about bikepacking.
Cyclists ready to test their setup.
People who like quiet roads, fall air, and campfire stories.
Those who believe the best adventures happen when you ride a little farther than planned.
What’s Included
- Event T-shirt
- Breakfast on Saturday & Sunday (vendor TBA)
- Light ride snacks to grab each morning
- Camping spot (showers when available)
- Community bonfire each night (weather permitting)
- RWGPS routes and free access to the RWGPS platform during the event
- Assorted non-alcoholic beverages in camp
- Assorted swag giveaways (TBD)
- Potable water for cooking and to fill bottles
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Expectations & On Ride Support
This is a true bikepacking experience—you will carry your own gear from campsite to campsite. There will be no SAG vehicles, but this is very much a team effort. LMB staff and participants will work together to solve issues and keep everyone moving forward.
- Camping and bonfire available on Friday Oct. 9th along with check-in
- Check in from 7 to 9 am on Sat. Oct 10th as well
- Light snacks will be available in camp while supplies last
- Routes will pass stores with lunch and/or dinner stops along the way- only breakfast is included please plan ahead
- No on-site mechanics, but we’ll pass several opportunities and can recommend where to go if needed
- First aid supplies will be available in camp
What to Bring
If you bring it, you carry it.
Your Bike
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Bike with bags and/or racks for all personal gear
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Recommended tires: 37c or larger for gravel and off-road riding
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Tube, tire boot, and inflation device
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Basic tools for trail-side fixes
Food & Fuel
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Find lunch and dinner of your choice en route (lunch and dinner are not included)
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Ride snacks you enjoy eating
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Breakfast is covered
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Light snacks available in camp to pack for the day
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Camp & Clothing
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Sleeping setup (tent preferred; limited hammock space)
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Riding layers for all weather—this is a rain-or-shine adventure
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Camp clothes for evenings around the fire
Essentials
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Toiletries and medications
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Bike computer or smartphone for navigation
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Charging cables
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Backup battery or power bank
ROUTES:
TBD and will be provided via RWGPS links.
Oct. 10, 2026 Route TBD = 40 to 60 miles
Oct.11, 2026 Route TBD = 20 to 40 miles
PLEASE NOTE: There are no refunds once registered.
2025 Partners (2026 TBA)
