Experience the unique blend of artistic expression, culinary delights, and scenic beauty at Thumbs Up, Michigan! This extraordinary weekend adventure combines an immersive ride through captivating installations with a celebration of local flavors. The journey begins on Friday morning at Fort Wilderness RV Park. As you pedal towards the 53 North Barn Art Project, take your time to admire the vibrant and oversized artworks scattered across the countryside. These creations offer a feast for both eyes and imagination. For lunch, enjoy a hearty meal at Bird Creek Farms before continuing your ride. Sleeper State Park awaits as your overnight destination along Lake Huron's shoreline. Set up camp here under the starlit sky, where Pete and Jim will prepare a delicious dinner to wind down your first day of adventure by the lake. On Saturday, return towards Fort Wilderness for an evening setup. After a brief reset, head over to Caseville to immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Cheeseburger Festival. Sample local delicacies, savor the sights, and soak up the festival spirit before heading back to camp under the stars. Sunday morning kicks off with a relaxed breakfast followed by packing up your gear for departure. This weekend offers an unforgettable experience filled with art, cycling, gourmet food, and quintessential Michigan summer vibes. Dates: August 14-16 Distance Day 1: Approximately 25 miles Day 2: Barn Art Tour covering about 50 miles
Races Offered
Thumbs Up!
Aug 14, 2026
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Distance —
80.5K
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Type —
Cycling
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40 days remaining
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$95.00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Sebewaing.
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16.8° / 24.8°
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15.9° / 24.2°
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Avg sunshine hours
11h 25m
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Avg rainfall
2.8 mm
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Avg snowfall
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Avg wind speed
13.4 km/h (Gentle breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
High
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Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
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Max UV Index
High (7.0)
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Humidity
73.6%
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Sunrise
06:39
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Sunset
20:34
About Sebewaing
Learn more about the host city, Sebewaing.
Sebewaing (SEE-bah-wing) is a village in Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,721 at the 2020 census. The village is within Sebewaing Township. This community is known as the Sugar Beet Capital, due to the Michigan Sugar slicing mill located within the village and the yearly Michigan Sugar Festival. The Sebewaing area, the Thumb, and the state of Michigan overall are major beet sugar producers, mostly for domestic consumption. Sebewaing is also the first gigabit village in the state of Michigan. In 2014–15, Sebewaing completed its fiber to the home network, offering up to gigabit/second speeds over their fiber optic network.
