The Cycle Conservation Club of Michigan

06/05/2026

The Cycle Conservation Club of Michigan is deeply saddened by news of the recent loss of a dear friend. Steve Stapula, co-founder of Michigan's own SAR Offroad departed this world on May 29. His passion for the sport and contributions to the off-road community left a legacy impacting enthusiasts not only across the country, but around the world. We lost a good one.
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View Steven Robert Stapula's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/09/2026

The first batch of orders for 2026 Michigan ORV stickers were mailed out last Thursday morning, March 5. Round two will be mailed this week. If you haven’t seen them yet, stickers are bright yellow for 2026.

02/28/2026

Just a reminder to club members…if you or a family member plan to apply for the 2026 Kenny Daugherty Memorial Scholarship, the deadline for applications is Friday, March 6 at 3:00 pm. Don’t overlook the essay requirement, as it’s an essential component to the application process. All applications are online under the Scholarships tab at brcofoundation.org. Questions can be directed to the Branch County Community Foundation at 517-278-4517.

Branch County Community Foundation - Fueled by your passion, generosity, and leadership, we're creating a stronger Branch County and Colon together.

01/21/2026

Just a reminder to members that the deadline for applications for this year's KMD Memorial Scholarship is 3:00 pm Friday, March 6, 2026.

The Kenneth Michael Daugherty Memorial Scholarship Fund is an official charity of The Cycle Conservation Club of Michigan. For more than 20 years, the scholarship has honored the life of our former member, the late Kenny Daugherty. His passion to ride and love for the sport is celebrated each year through this living gift in his name. The KMD Memorial Scholarship Fund awards a single, $3500 scholarship to an eligible CCC member for assistance with post-high school educational expenses including traditional college, university and vocational education and training.

More information on the Kenneth Michael Daugherty Memorial Scholarship can be found in the Members' section of the club's website at www.cccmi.net

Again in 2026, the application process is entirely automated and can be accessed at: www.brcofoundation.org

Questions about the KMD Memorial Scholarship can be directed to Erica Heminger, Executive Director of the Branch County Community Foundation at 517-278-4517.

Branch County Community Foundation - Fueled by your passion, generosity, and leadership, we're creating a stronger Branch County and Colon together.

01/20/2026

Shoutout to our friends at onX Offroad for supporting our club with boatloads of swag for Trail Tours this year! onX has been the official mapping partner of the CCC for several years, providing leading edge GPS navigation software to make planning and riding your next off-road adventure a breeze. In addition, every participant in this year's Michael R. Burlingham Memorial Six Days of Michigan will be presented a one year premium onX Offroad membership - absolutely free! Thanks, onX! If you haven't yet experienced the features and versatility of their product, check out the onX website for an overview of the app. https://www.onxmaps.com/offroad/app

01/16/2026

Be sure to check out the latest video release from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. This was a joint effort between The Cycle Conservation Club of Michigan and the MDNR that was filmed during our most recent Six Days event. This segment highlights both our club and the Michigan ORV Trail System.

Welcome to the world of off-road motorcycling! The Cycle Conservation Club of Michigan (CCC) is an organization dedicated to recreational trail riding and cr...

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas everyone! May the spirit of the holidays fill your hearts and homes throughout the season. 🎄

12/17/2025

With 2025 winding down, The Cycle Conservation Club of Michigan would like to pause and reflect on a few blessings of the past year. First, we're blessed with a terrific membership - a growing family of good people who share the love of off-road motorcycling and appreciate how we practice it. We're thankful for the awesome trail maintainers and volunteers who keep our trails clear and safe. We value the partnerships, both new and old, with other clubs across the State who joined forces with us to clear our trails from the ice storm of last Spring. Lastly, we're thankful for the great relationships we've forged with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and US Forest Service who worked along side us toward common goals. Without their input, and without their help, this year would have been especially difficult. Adversity has a way of bringing out the best in all of us. Years from now, let's remember 2025 as a time when friends and partners put something much bigger than ourselves first. What a great time this is for trail riding enthusiasts in Michigan!

From all of us in The Cycle Conservation Club of Michigan, have a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and a Joyous holiday season!

12/01/2025

We're three weeks out from the start of Winter but you'd never know it from looking outside. With snow covering most of the state and the wind blowing non-stop, we're just glad there were no ice storms this week! To that end, we wanted to share a brief summary of the 2025 trail clearing initiative completed earlier this month. The following trails were completely cleared and reopened for ORV use:

• Atlanta
• Beaver Creek
• Frederic
• Hunt Creek
• Kalkaska
• MCCCT - from Kalkaska to Tomahawk
• MCCCT - from Atlanta to south of Mio
• Mio Loop
• Tomahawk A, B and C

In all, it was 388 ground miles of trail. Imagine a tangled heap of tree trunks, branches and scrub stretching from Detroit down I-75 to Renfro Valley, Kentucky! That's what our maintainers, volunteers and partner clubs were facing…and they got it done! If you were part of that effort, rest well knowing your contributions helped reclaim some of the best off-road riding opportunities in all of Michigan. Thanks will never be enough.

11/27/2025

Blessings surround us. May your day be filled with abundance and joy!