Co-founders, Molly and Cody joined forces in the fall of 2017 with the understanding that Leelanau County has the potential to be home to world class trail systems; trail systems that will improve the quality of local residents’ lives and bolster our local economy as riders from far and wide are drawn to the area. While we saw the potential for the area, and heard the passion in folks voices when they spoke about trail opportunities, we understood that Leelanau County lacked a unified organization to advocate for the creation of these trails.
We formed Bike Leelanau to:
1) advocate for the creation of trails in Leelanau County
2) help build a inclusive community of riders of all backgrounds, identifications, and ages, and
3) maintain our trails through the formation and training of volunteer trail crews.
On Jan 10th 2018, Bike Leelanau entered into a partnership with the Northern Michigan Mountain Bike Association; enhancing both organization's ability to create change in the mountain bike community in Northern Michigan. As a proud chapter of NMMBA we are able to take advantage of their 501(c)(3) status and accept charitable donations for Bike Leelanau.
We formed Bike Leelanau to:
1) advocate for the creation of trails in Leelanau County
2) help build a inclusive community of riders of all backgrounds, identifications, and ages, and
3) maintain our trails through the formation and training of volunteer trail crews.
On Jan 10th 2018, Bike Leelanau entered into a partnership with the Northern Michigan Mountain Bike Association; enhancing both organization's ability to create change in the mountain bike community in Northern Michigan. As a proud chapter of NMMBA we are able to take advantage of their 501(c)(3) status and accept charitable donations for Bike Leelanau.
Many thanks to The Boardman Review for the fantastic video. The Boardman Review is a print and digital journal that highlights creative people and organizations whose work and lives form the greater community of Northern Michigan.
