ODRAM rides again in 2013!

Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 10, 2013. Barring road issues (hey, we live in Michigan, it happens), we’ll follow the traditional 150ish mile ODRAM route -- NEW: Starting this year from Montague High School, thanks to the continued growth of this fabulous ride -- across the state to Bay City State Recreation Area.

Also NEW: By popular request ODRAM is adding a SAG stop between the start and lunch and a 2nd stop between lunch and the BBQ dinner along the shore of Lake Huron's Saginaw Bay at the finish.

Proceeds from ODRAM will again benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Ride to Cure Program.

Looking for an easy way to connect with other ODRAM participants, find ride buddies, transportation to/from the start, and have questions answered from seasoned riders? Check out our new Facebook group - ODRAM Riders Hub.

For more information, peruse the site, follow us on Facebook, and/or e-mail us with your comments, suggestions, and questions! Winter will pass...

click for detail

NEW for 2013, all registered riders will receive a stunning wicking Primal Wear™ cycling cap in lieu of yet another cotton t-shirt -- perfect for wearing under your helmet to keep sweat out of your eyes and bugs out of your hair.  They also provide a fashionable way to avoid the helmet-hair look during convenience store stops.

Check out our ODRAM Gear page for more apparel to match your snazzy headwear!



Some kind words from a happy past ODRAM rider:

Back in May of 2010 in an exchange of emails with Chris, I wrote: “I might suggest that you consider a "pack vehicle" that would take a rider's small pack with a change of clothes, etc. to Bay City. This vehicle could leave the west start point as say 9am and be in Bay City in plenty of time. Just a thought."

Chris came back with: “Great idea to have a "pack" option……Thx,Chris”. The rider’s change of clothes pack is now standard operating for the ODRAM.

One month after riding 2011 ODRAM, I switched to a totally plant based diet (vegan-no meat or dairy). Remembering those delicious burgers in Bay City from 2011, I asked Chris in the off season if arrangements could be made for those of us who do not eat meat. In short, his reply was, ‘of course’. When I finished 2012 the ODRAM, there were delicious veggie burgers available to be grilled to meet my dietary request.

I just wanted to illustrate why I think that ODRAM organization is outstanding and why I sincerely believe that ODRAM has the potential to become one of the classic cycling events in Michigan.
Richard Carlsen