On this special edition of Behind the Mitten, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman spend time learning more about the Lakeshore Harvest Ride, a customized bike ride that takes you through farms, wineries and art studios from Saugatuck to South Haven or South Haven to Saugatuck. The rides can be as short as 15 miles or as long as 62 miles.

Plus there is a FREE concierge service that will pick up anthing you purchase along the way and bring it back to your destination.

“It’s a harvest ride for your senses - a ride you can see, touch, smell, taste all the riches of this beautiful region,” said Kim Redlin, chief marketing officer and co-chair of the ride.

The ride is Saturday, Sept. 16.

Money raised will go to Friends of the Blue Star Trail, which hopes to build a 20-mile paved trail, said treasurer Jack Eisinger.

Learn more about the ride at LHRide.com.

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