Slow Rolls

Community Bike Rides for Everyone

Community Slow Rolls with Norte in Traverse City and Elk Rapids

Nothing brings people together like a bike ride. Slow Rolls are our free community bike rides designed to provide a fun, social experience on two wheels. Show up, slow down, and explore your community at an entirely new pace. These family bike rides are typically just a few miles along a safe, flat route.


  • May 8

  • June 5

  • July 10

  • August 14

  • September 11

We thank our 2023 title sponsors, Oryana Food Coop (Traverse City) and Short’s Brewing Co. (Elk Rapids), and supporting sponsor, The Little Fleet, for helping us come together for the 2023 season. 

Traverse City Schedule

Second Wednesday of every month! Except for June. That one will be on the first Wednesday of the month during Smart Commute Week.

Rides are usually 6:00-7:15pm.

Meet at Oryana, finish at The Little Fleet. Join us!

Elk Rapids Schedule

Every Thursday night all summer long!

Rides start at 6:00 and reach the Short’s Pull Barn around 7:15 or so.

Join us!


  • June 13

  • June 20

  • June 27

  • July 4 – No ride

  • July 11

  • July 18

  • July 25

  • August 1

  • August 8

  • August 15

  • August 22

  • August 29

Let’s Ride

Community bike rides are a central part of our mission to support healthy, active, confident kids and families. Sign up for our newsletter to get more rides and events delivered straight to your inbox. If you enjoy Slow Rolls, consider supporting our work!