$1 Per Rider
Big Bear Butt Cruise
Thu. August 20 - 23, 2026
A one or two day road bike ride throughout scenic Manistee and Benzie Counties
Welcome to the Big Bear Sportsman’s Club annual “Big Bear Butt Cruise” taking place on Saturday, August 22, 2026. This annual cruise is composed of four different rides: 60k, 130k, 170k and a 210k ride. All will take you across Tippy Dam and on some of Manistee County’s best roads across our beautiful rivers, through our scenic forests and out to the majestic bluff views of Lake Michigan.
We are a Multi purpose event- Both Gravel / Off Road / Trails, to Mountain Bike ride; Road routes; Kayaking & Canoeing available (weather permitting)
REGISTER HERE
Registration Info
- $70 per person through June 30
- $75 starting July 1st – August 21
- $80 on the day of the event.
- Rack & Ride Available for $40 (does not include any meals). After June 30th $45 and day of event $50
Make sure you register early to save, and get your free t-shirt, and pre-ordered race jersey! Must register by July 31st to guarantee a T-Shirt or any Butt cruise item. Must register by July 24th to receive jersey at event.
The Ride will feature:
- FREE camping on the grounds of our newly constructed state of the art facility.
- FREE breakfast and dinner on ride day! (Local, Fresh, Organic food!) Not included in Rack & Ride.
- FREE BBBC T-Shirt when you register online! Must register by July 31st to guarantee T-Shirt.
- SAG/rest stops along all routes (some with scenic views of Lake Michigan and the Manistee River.)
- Music and libations throughout the evening on the ride day.
- Local vendors will be onsite promoting our sustainable event!
Schedule for the 2026 Cruise
FRIDAY:
Registration: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Visit local eateries for Food and Drink
Options: Ride the local mountain bike trails
SATURDAY:
Breakfast: 6 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. (Blueberry pancakes, oatmeal)
Registration: 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
After ride meal: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. (From local farms: Salmon, Venison, corn, beans, potatoes, salads, desserts)
Start Times:
210K – on the road by 7:30 a.m.
170K – on the road by 8:30 a.m.
130K – on the road by 9:30 a.m.
70 K – on the road by 10:30 a.m.
All rides start and end at: 8927 Puustinen Rd., Kaleva, MI 49645
SUNDAY:
Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (Leftovers)
Options: Ride the local mountain bike trails
CAMPING (Thursday – Sunday):
Tents, trailers and RVs welcome
Some electrical sites available on a first come, first serve basis
Showers, flush toilets and port-a-potties
Quiet camping area also available
Still have questions?
Email Bob Schuelke or Jeanette Somsel