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South Bend, IN: Bella Vita (Winter Route)

Start and finish this winter road route into southern Michigan the Bella Vita way--with a hot drink from a local favorite.

Author: cvb
Date: 17 Nov 2007 8:05:11 AM
Activity: Bicycling
State: Michigan (MI)
Distance: 39.3 mi  (Change units)
Elevation: Total Gain: 360 ft
Total Loss: 360 ft
Net Change: 1 ft
Difficulty: 5 / 10
Tags: Union, Indiana, South Bend, Michigan
Rating: Unrated   Rate it

Goldilocks would love this winter route. There are a few rollers along these well-maintained, wide country roads, but nothing steep. Forty miles is a nice length when the temperature is below 40 degrees--not too long, not too short. And the route starts and finishes at a café--a good way to warm yourself on both ends of the ride. It’s just right.

The ride starts from Bella Vita Coffee; park in the large lot near the store. The Bella Vita Cycling Club meets for this and other rides from the coffee shop most Saturdays in the winter.

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South Bend, IN: Bella Vita Winter Route

Dist: 39.30 mi Points: 39
Time: none Speed: 0.0 mph Pace: 0:00 / mi
Distance Instruction   Distance to next
1.99 mi Turn Right May St. Then go 5.54 mi
7.53 mi Turn Left Adamsville Rd. Then go 0.38 mi
7.91 mi Turn Right US-12 Then go 0.29 mi
8.20 mi Turn Left Christina Lake Rd. Then go 0.76 mi
8.96 mi Turn Right Mason St. Then go 6.82 mi
15.78 mi Turn Left Union Rd. S Then go 3.06 mi
18.84 mi Bear Left Union Rd./Calvin Hill St. Then go 6.19 mi
25.03 mi Straight Calvin Hill St. Then go 0.10 mi
25.13 mi Bear Left Monette St. Then go 2.10 mi
27.23 mi Straight Pine Lake St. Then go 5.08 mi
32.32 mi Turn Left Anderson Rd. Then go 2.49 mi
34.80 mi Turn Left Runkle Rd. Then go 1.00 mi
35.81 mi Turn Right Conrad Rd.

Points of Interest

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Location: Unknown

Pit Stop

Location: 41.786177°, -85.866909°
There are places to stop and refuel at Union Road and US 12.

Bella Vita Coffee

Location: 41.754058°, -86.108437°
Bella Vita is on IN 23 just east of Bittersweet Road (behind Ziker's).

Bella Vita Group

Location: 41.754058°, -86.108437°

Union Road

Location: 41.807341°, -85.866137°
Be careful when riding in the winter around here. Even if the roads are clear, there can be snow and ice in the shady spots.

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