Archive for the ‘Group Rides: Special’ Category
This category is for group rides that may occur annually or even one-off special events.
Posted by Henry Scott on February 1, 2011
The La Porte Hospital Foundation announces the 10th Annual Tour de La Porte
Cycling Events
Date: Sunday, August 28th
Location: La Porte County Fairgrounds (La Porte, IN)
Distances: Choose from 5, 25, 40, 60 or a century (100 mile) ride!
- Participants receive a free t-shirt while supplies last
- SAG and Road Support provided 6:00 – 3:00 pm
- All ages welcome!
Run/Walk Events
Date: Saturday, August 27th
Location: La Porte, IN
Distances: Choose from ½ Marathon, 5K Chip Timed Run, 5K Non-Competitive Walk, or Mini Tour Fun Run (children 4-8 years of age)
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Posted by Paul Taylor on January 2, 2011
This is the time of year to reflect on accomplishments for the year just ended. Here is a short summary of Michiana good things cycling.
Bike to Work Week saw miles ridden in The Corporate Challenge increase to 26,154 from 16,179 (an increase of 74%). Also the number of teams increased to 119 from 111 (an increase of 7%) and South Bend closed off a street so the Bike Michiana Coalition could host an organic blueberry pancake breakfast.
Bike Michiana for Hospice saw the number of riders increase to 475 from 273 (an increase of 102%). Increases are expected again in 2011 since several new features will be added, including a 200 mile route. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by Henry Scott on August 27, 2010
The 2nd annual Bike Michiana for Hospice ride will take place on Sunday, September 12th. I’ll paste a few details below, but check out the event’s official page for registration and the latest information.
When and Where:
Sunday, September 12
Start & Finish at St. Patrick’s Park in South Bend [MAP]
Cost:
$30 by September 5, 2010
$40 beginning September 6, 2010
12 years & under ride free!
Proceeds benefit The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care and the Bike Michiana Coalition.
Ride Options:
Family Ride — 3.5 – 11.5 miles (your choice)
25 miles
40 miles
62 miles
101.5 miles
Last year’s SAG stops were amazingly good! Check out the refreshment providers:
- Indulgence Pastry Shop & Cafe
- Yesterday’s
- LaSalle Grill
- Fiddler’s Hearth
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Posted by Paul Taylor on August 14, 2010
The 2011 dates for these two popular Michiana events have been announced. Bike the Bend will be Sunday, May 15, 2011. Once again, it will be the kickoff for Michiana Bike to Work Week, which will run from Monday, May 16 through Friday. May 20.
These dates are changed from 2010, and once again puts the Michiana Bike to Work celebration in sync with the national event.
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Posted by Henry Scott on May 28, 2010
The Lakeville Lions Club will be sponsoring their 3rd annual Lions Pride Ride on Saturday, June 26. The ride will start at the Jackson Street Park in Lakeville, IN and will offer rides of 10, 25, 62 and 100 miles. Registration is from 7:00 -11:00 a.m., and the ride ends at 4:00 p.m. The cost is $15 for adults, $10 for children and $13 each for groups of 5 or more adults.
Please visit the official website for more details.
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Posted by Judy Lee on May 17, 2010
Our Michiana area is brimming with several biking and running events during the next 3 weeks. You still have the opportunity to get involved in outdoor healthy activities as an active participant or as a volunteer, and in some cases you can do both.
Time is flying by — sign up today!
Please see below for a calendar of events:
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Posted by Henry Scott on May 10, 2010
Don Poole is organizing this year’s Goshen Ride of Silence in memory of those killed or injured by motorists for Wednesday, May 19th. Last year’s event in Goshen was a huge success, and they are hoping for even more riders this year.
The ride will start at 7:00 p.m. from Lincoln Avenue Cycling and Fitness in Goshen, and all will ride as one group on a 12-mile loop around Goshen. See below for a map showing the location of Lincoln Avenue Cycling and Fitness.
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Posted by Paul Taylor on April 30, 2010
May is Bike Month, and cyclists are being encouraged with more than just fair weather to increase their miles and activity levels. Months of planning will culminate in two major cycling events. Publicity is being rolled out for Bike the Bend and Bike to Work Week.
Bike the Bend is an inaugural bike ride for Michiana. It is modeled after Bike the Drive in Chicago and organized rides in other cities where streets become car-free for a few hours: cyclists own the streets. This event, which is ideal family fun, takes place on Sunday, May 23.
Bike to Work Week is an annual event that has grown each year in Michiana. Riders are invited to join teams, usually organized around their workplaces, and enjoy friendly competition with other teams. The week features two special events where cyclist gather in downtown South Bend to enjoy camaraderie and some good eats. Bike to Work Week takes place from Monday, May 24 through Friday, May 28.
Biking infrastructure is improving too, as South Bend Mayor Stephen Luecke has announced over 10 miles of new city bike routes in 2010. And the Bike Michiana Coalition has purchased new portable bike parking racks to be set up for special Michiana biking events.
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Posted by Henry Scott on August 29, 2009
This year’s Bristol Sports Festival will include group rides of several distances on Saturday, September 26th. For more details, please see the official ride website, or click here to download a PDF of the event brochure.
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Posted by Henry Scott on August 12, 2009
There will be a great local ride to benefit hospice care on Sunday, September 13th. I’ll paste a few details below, but check out the event’s official page through the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care for registration and the latest information.
When and Where:
Sunday, September 13, 8 a.m.
Start & Finish at St. Patrick’s Park in South Bend [MAP]
Cost:
$30 by August 31, 2009
$40 beginning September 1, 2009
12 years & under ride free!
Proceeds benefit The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care and the Bike Michiana Coalition.
Ride Options:
Family Ride — 3.5 – 11.5 miles (your choice)
25 miles
40 miles
62 miles
Enjoy the area’s best SAG stops!
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