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GET OUT Biking Group
This bike group started in the summer of 2004 doing weekly bike rides. Rides average 20 miles and include lunch stops. Please contact Linda at lindabrincat@pridesource.com or Deb at dcyoga2000@yahoo.com for more information.
***WE RIDE AT A VERY MODERATE PACE FOR ALL LEVELS OF ABILITY!!!
IN CASE OF RAIN OR BAD WEATHER OR YOU NEED FURTHER DIRECTIONS call Linda's cell at 248-943-2411 or Deb's cell at 586-381-0834 OR CHECK THE WEBSITE
2008 TENTATIVE BIKING SCHEDULE - MOST RIDES START AT 10:00 AM!
April 20 Kensington - I-96 to Kent Lake exit meet in 1st parking lot on left, bring picnic lunch. 8-16 or 24 miles
April 27 Three Parks - on I-94 exit 192 Haggerty Rd. go south Haggerty becomes S. Metro Pkwy, dead ends in park. Meet at 1st lot on right about .9 miles, bring picnic. Up to 30 miles but can do any portion, as it's a straight shot out and back.
May 4 Affirmations Zoo Loop Ride - Meet in back of Affirmations - NEW RIDE!
We'll ride through the subdivisions of Ferndale, Huntington Woods and Royal Oak. 16 Mile flat ride, lunch at the end in local Ferndale restaurant.
May 11 Southfield to Royal Oak Ride - Meet at the Southfield civic Center 26000 Evergreen (East side of Evergreen) and we'll ride through the subs of Southfield and Royal Oak and have lunch at Pronto's. Easy flat ride. Come out and enjoy! About 17 miles
May 18 Paint Creek Trail- Meet in Rochester Municipal Park 10:00
Rochester Road North to University and take a left on University and then right on Pine into park.
We'll ride into Lake Orion have lunch and ride back and catch the cider mill on the way back.
May 21 WEDNESDAY! RIDE OF SILENCE. Cyclists will take to the roads at 7 PM local time in North America and across the globe, in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn't aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves.
The Ride of Silence Westland is being sponsored by the Metro South Chapter of the Michigan Mountain Biking Association (MMBA). The group will meet in Hines Park at the Nankin Pavilion area (on Hines Drive south of Ann Arbor Trail in Westland) on Wednesday, May 21 at 6:30 PM. The ride will begin at 7:00 PM and go south to Telegraph, and then back to the Nankin Pavilion, for a total of about 13 miles.
May 25 CHANGE to Southfield to Royal Oak Ride ...see above May 11
Postponed to June 22---Grosse Isle Island Ride - Meet at Atwood Park in Trenton across from Grosse Isle. From I-75 take exit 32 & go east on west road into Trenton. In about 3 miles turn left (north) onto West Jefferson & in a few blocks turn Right (east) onto Atwood Street which dead ends in park.
May 31 10 AM: Second Annual Peddle-Paddle Picnic - Paddlers Hang out with Bikers!
This will be fun, casual, and, possibly, aerobic! You can bike, eat, and kayak as much as you like ...or you could bike and eat (skip the kayaking) .. or kayak and eat (skip the biking) .. or you could be ever so casual and just join us for lunch !! This will be a fun outing scheduled so that the bikers and we kayakers can hang out together ..
Location: Stoney Creek - Winter Cove Picnic Area (the eastern edge)
Events & Times
10 AM bike or kayak -- Renters should pick up kayaks about 9:30 AM and kayak around the island (clockwise) to get to the winter cove area.
12 potluck - fruit, crackers, cheese, finger foods, stuff like that .. (but if you're grillin' rib eyes I'm so there!!) BYO-Beverage
1 pm or anytime after picnic: bike or kayak.
Other Info: Helmets and PFDs are required. Day or annual metropark pass required. Inexpensive kayak rentals are available.. renters will need to paddle over to the picnic area to meet up with all the other paddlers. (Cheap like 4.00 an hour and it includes PFD of the highest quality).
June 1 Motor City Pride
Saturday June 7, 2008: Paddledyke event! Kensington Metro Park - Meet at Kayak (Boat) Rental at 8:45 AM
Renters are advised to come early - kayaks can go quickly on sunny mornings. Rain Date: Sunday June 8, 2008. The boat rental is on the west side of the lake ($5 an hour - and plan on 3 hours minimum). We'll picnic somewhere in the park. I'll arrive early for a bike ride (7-8 AM) and claim a table and area. I'll bring wine and fruit. If you would like to join me for a bike ride at 8 AM, please contact me. Cyclists are welcome.
http://www.metroparks.com/parks/pk_kensington.php
Directions
From I96 (Milford area), exit at Kensington Road and head north into Kensington. You will see a golf course and the nature center on your left before the boat launch to your right. It's about 2 miles from the park entrance.
June 8 Maybury State Park Ride.
June 15
June 22 Grosse Isle Island Ride - Meet at Atwood Park in Trenton across from Grosse Isle. From I-75 take exit 32 & go east on west road into Trenton. In about 3 miles turn left (north) onto West Jefferson & in a few blocks turn Right (east) onto Atwood Street which dead ends in park.
June 29 PUT IN BAY Re-Scheduled TBD
July 6 Three Parks Again!
July 13 Harsen's Island Ride - VOTED BEST RIDE OF 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007! Algonac- meet in Grocery Store parking lot 2600 Pointe
Tremble. It's a drive, but worth it. We'll take the ferry to the island and
have lunch overlooking the river. Please mapquest! 18 mile ride to point & back
July 20 Belle Isle ?
July 27
Aug 3
Aug 10 Womyn's Music Festival
Aug 17 Ann Arbor Ride - Meet at Gallup Park. From US 23 take Washtenaw Ave. exit and drive west to Huron Pkw Dr. Head North on Huron Pkw. Dr. to Geddes Ave. Turn left & Gallup Park is on the left.
19.7 miles rolling hills. There will be a short break half way or so.
Aug 24 Two Lakes Ride - Meet at 1310 E Lake Drive, Novi We will ride on a bike path around Walled Lake and then over to Wolverine Lake and wind up back where we started for a BBQ over looking Walled Lake. Bring a cooler with what you want to drink and I will supply the rest. This is a short mostly flat ride, about 14 miles
Aug 31 Watermelon Water Wheel Waddle - KENSINGTON I-96 to Kent Lake exit meet at the Boat Launch Area (look for rainbow flag)
We will picnic by the boat launch area. Brings fruit, cheese, and crackers, easy things to share that won't go bad in heat!
Kayak (Water) 9:00 lead by Ginnis of Paddledykes http://groups.google.com/group/paddledykes
Hike(Waddle) 11:00 lead by Lisa of Lezhike http://www.lezhike.com/
or bike(wheel) on your own at 11:00
Bike(Wheel) 1:30 or 2:00 lead by Linda of Get Out. http://www.webspawner.com/users/getout1/
Picnic(Watermelons)12:30ish or 1:00 set up by boat launch area (pot luck)
Anyone can do any or all of the events at any time.
****if you need to rent kayak, be in line by 8:45
Sept 7 Paint Creek Trail - Meet in Rochester Municipal Park 10:00
Rochester Road North to University and take a left on University and then right on Pine into park.
We'll ride into Lake Orion have lunch and ride back and catch the cider mill on the way back.
Sept 14
Sept 21 TOUR DE TROIT Approx. date Details to follow
Sept 28 Clinton River Trail - From 59 take Sq Road South to Auburn Road where it ends. (N squirrel road ends at Auburn). You will be facing a barbershop -- 3388 Auburn Rd - the parking lots is behind the barbershop. Lunch and cider mill included! 32 miles!!! Shorter version available.
Oct 5 Cemetery Tour
TBD --PUT IN BAY OHIO! Meet at Miller Ferry at 9AM
From Route 2 East exit onto Route 53 North / Catawba Is. - the Lake Erie Islands. Follow Route 53 North to the end.
From the Ohio Turnpike - Heading East, take Exit 91(Route 53), follow North to Route 2 East then exit onto Route 53 North / Catawba Is. - the Lake Erie Islands. Follow Route 53 North to the end.
If you choose to stay the night:
Comfort Inn & Suites check in 3pm or later
840 Sean Dr. Fremont, OH, US, 43420 | Phone: (419) 355-9300
Please call and make your own reservations�tell them you�re with get out bike.
Sunday open if you want to go back to the island.
TIME TO START HIKING*********LET'S JOIN UP WITH LEZHIKE FOR THE FALL/WINTER HIKES!
This is just a tentative schedule. For start times, directions and meeting places for each ride, you can check out our website prior to each ride. Also, every week Diane will be posting the upcoming weeks ride, with all info, to the Aut Social group. For information on joining that group, contact joinautsocial@umich.edu
Let's Join Lezhike for these hikes: http://members.aol.com/lezhikemi/myhomepageindex.html
or click on the link below:
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