PedalGR, meeting at 6:30pm on Wednesday, 6/2/2010 at Founder’s Brewing Company, 235 Grandville Ave SW. PedalGR is a ride of the Rapid Wheelmen Bicycle Club.
Veteran's Cemetery - PedalGR 2009
This week’s route will start with a (mostly) scenic cruise up the east bank of Grand River. We’ll pass through Riverside Park and detour to the reportedly haunted Veteran’s Cemetery at the GR Home for Veterans. We’ll continue north along the river and ride along some farmland before heading back into town. We’ll hop over to the west side of the river before hitting the river trail at the Fish Ladder and continuing back to Founder’s via the blue pedestrian bridge. This week’s route will likely be the longest of the year, but it’s mostly flat, with just one or two larger hills, so it shouldn’t be physically much harder. Fittingly, we’ll have the most daylight of any PedalGR ride, with sunset holding off until 9:23pm.
Oh, and in case you were wondering, texting while biking is BANNED on PedalGR!
Also, Bicycle Dreams, winner of Best Documentary at the 2009 Grand Rapids Film Festival, is now available on DVD. I might have to get a copy to see just what the Race Across America (RAAM) is all about.
The Route:
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Need to Know:
- This is a no-drop ride. We will do our very best to keep the group together and make sure no-one gets separated or left behind.
- Ride is about 18 miles and will take about 2-2 1/2 hours (PedalGR is not a race).
- HELMETS ARE REQUIRED on Rapid Wheelmen Club rides. (The insurance company’s lawyers insist) Please email or comment if you need to borrow one and we will try to accommodate you.
Save The Date:
Saturday, June 26 - Meijer State Games of Michigan Mtn Bike Race – The Inaugural State Games of Michigan will bring together athletes from across the state to compete for medals in 15 different sports. Open to everyone, the goal is to encourage good sportsmanship, competition, and participation. The Mountain Bike Race will be held at Cannonsburg Ski Area and hosted by the West Michigan chapter of the Michigan Mountain Biking Association (WMMBA).
Monday, July 5th - Mr. B’s Joybox Express - This unique musician will bring his “joybox” powered blues and boogie woogie act to Grand Rapids on a bicycle for a show at the new GR Bike Park. That’s right, Mr. B travels on a bicycle carrying his piano. Check it out here: http://mrbsjoyboxexpress.com/. PedalGR is working to help organize a pre or post-concert mass ride. Watch for more details here, but you’ll want to come out to see an amazing bike and a great show.
Saturday, July 10 – 2010 Meijer Grand Cycling Classic – This fantastic criterium race returns to the brick streets of downtown Grand Rapids for its fourth year. The date was moved to July so it could be included on the National Road Calendar. The NRC is the premier points challenge for US pro-cycling teams and means this race will draw top US talent from all over the country and the world. Come down and support the local Bissell Pro Cycling Team, who is currently battling with Lance Armstrong’s Team RadioShack and Team Garmin in the Amgen Tour of California.
Saturday, July 17 – BikeStock returns! – Bands, Beers, and Bikes will all come together on this Saturday at Rosa Parks Circle! The 2009 BikeStock at Ah-Nab-Awen park was a big success, but this event is coming back bigger and better for this year. Mark your calendar!
Also, become a fan of PedalGR on Facebook to get updates about upcoming rides!
Ride Safe and see you Wednesday!
