HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) – Pedal the Provinces is Tulip Time’s fall bike tour that will take you through many historic sites in the Holland/Zeeland area
Inspired by the Elfstedentocht, or the Eleven-City Skating Tour in the Netherlands, the bike tour has become a fall staple in the tulip city. All routes start and finish at Windmill Island Gardens and include a pancake breakfast at Graafschap Church.
The following are the routes:
10.5 Mile Route – Route opens at 9:00 AMEnjoy this family oriented route which includes a pancake breakfast and admission into the Graafschap Heritage Center, the Cappon & Settlers’ Houses, the Holland Museum and Windmill Island Gardens. Delight in old fashioned lawn games, crafts and other fun activities at all locations.10.5 Mile Map
24 Mile Route – Route opens at 8:30 AMEnjoy a pancake breakfast at Graafschap Church and admission into the Graafschap Heritage Center, the Cappon & Settlers’ Houses, the Holland Museum and Windmill Island Gardens.24 Mile Map
43 Mile Route – Route opens at 8:00 AMEnjoy a pancake breakfast at Graafschap Church and continue to ride through Overisel, Drenthe and Zeeland! This route includes admission into the Graafschap Heritage Center and Windmill Island Gardens!43 Mile Map
62 Mile Route – Route opens at 7:30 AMEnjoy a pancake breakfast at Graafschap Church and continue to ride through Overisel, Drenthe, Bentheim and Zeeland! This routes includes admission into the Graafschap Heritage Center and Windmill Island!62 Mile Map
This year Pedal The Provinces teamed up with Kids’ Food Basket of Holland. Drop off an item (or two!) from the “wish list” below at the Tulip Time Office and in return, receive a discount code for Pedal registrations.
“Wish List”– Fruit or applesauce cups/pouches– Granola bars– Cracker packs– Snack size zipper bags– Toasted oat cereal– Cheese crackers– Pretzel twists
An After Party in the North Field at Windmill Island is from 11-4 p.m. Enjoy a free beverage, compliments of Tulip Time, and massages from Lakeshore Family Chiropractic!
The deadline for online registration is Friday, September 15.
