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Bicycle & Adventure Schedule
as of May 10, 2012
 

Pace Classifications:

REC – Recreational ride, pace averaging 12-14 mph

ADV – Advanced ride, pace averaging 16-18 mph

TBD – Pace to be determined by participants at start of ride

Notes: 
Ride coordinators may adjust the ride to match the weather and participants wants.
Riders are responsible for knowing the route and being safe.

 Want to schedule a ride, hike, ski or kayak event?  Email Kate at ckpeople@aol.com
Coordinators:  e-mail mileage reports to Stat Master Mike at madair1960@sbcglobal.net
Join the e-list to receive ride updates:  life@chaingangbicycle.com

 

Thursday, May 10, Ruby Ride (REC) 18-20 miles, paved and unpaved (portions of WTA trail and some Ruby backroads). Ride begins at 5:30 p.m. at Dorsey House Restaurant in Beards Hills. Coordinator: Kate ckpeople@aol.com

Sunday, May 13  Sunday Spin – Dawn Patrol (TBD), 35-40 miles paved
Ride begins at 8:30 a.m. at Birchwood Mall near Sears. Coordinator Mike A. madair1960@sbcglobal.net

<KAYAK>  Monday, May 14  Kayak the Pine River, 2-hour paddle
Trip begins at 10 a.m. at St. Clair Marina boat harbor’s kayak launch.  Lunch at Pepper Joe’s.  RSVP to Coordinator Craig at cstephenson1111@gmail.com   

Monday, May 14  Mighty Monday Sprint (ADV) 30+ miles and Alternative Ride (REC) 20+ miles, Lexington
Choose your pace. Both groups begin at 5:30 p.m. at St. Denis Church in downtown Lexington.
Coordinators: John L. johnlombardi@att.net & Gail gnawrock@tir.com

CANCELLED:
Tuesday, May 15 St. Clair to Marine City (REC)

< FYI EVENT>  Wednesday, May 16  Second Annual Ride of Silence, 10 miles paved.
Meet at Lakeside Beach by 6:45 p.m. and ride begins at 7 p.m. More info at www.rideofsilence.org  Local contact: Jenine jenineu@msn.com

Sunday, May 20   Columbiaville to Frankenmuth Out & Back Half-Century (TBD), 50 miles paved.
Come experience the wonderful Southern Links Trailway from Columbiaville to Millington. From there, explore paved country back roads and follow the Cass River into Frankenmuth for lunch before returning to the trailhead. Ride leaves from the Columbiaville Trailhead at 10 a.m. See www.southernlinkstrailway.com. Coordinator Mike A. madair1960@sbcglobal.net

Directions to the Columbiaville Trailhead from the Port Huron Area:
Follow I-69 west toward Lapeer to Exit #155 M-24 North.
Turn Right on M-24 thru Lapeer to Columbiaville Rd.
Turn left on Columbiaville Rd/Co Rd 500 (becomes Pine St).
Turn Right on 1st St.
Turn Right at Water St. Trailhead Parking is on left.

Carpool Option: For those wishing to carpool/caravan to the Columbiaville Trailhead, meet and be ready to leave at 8:30 a.m. from the Wadhams to Avoca Trail parking area next to Speedy Q on Wadhams Rd.

Wednesday, May 23 Wadhams to Avoca Trail (REC), 16 miles paved, plus optional unpaved miles TBD.
Ride begins 5:30 p.m. at WTA trailhead on Wadhams Road. Coordinator: Kate ckpeople@aol.com

Friday, May 25 MORNING Coffee Ride (REC), about 40 miles paved.
Ride begins at 8:30 a.m. at Birchwood Mall near Sears, to St. Clair and back. Coordinator: Gail gnawrock@tir.com

< FYI EVENT>  Saturday, May 26, 8 p.m.  Blues Brother Tribute Concert Fundraiser, new CrosLex Cafetorium, Lexington. The tickets for this Lexington Arts Council fundraiser are $30 adults and $15 student. If you attend the concert, you are invited to a 5 p.m. potluck and possible afternoon bike ride before the concert (depending on weather). RSVP to John L. johnlombardi@att.net  For more on the band: www.bluesbrotherhood.com
 

< FYI EVENT>  Memorial Day, Monday, May 28 SC4 Symphonic Band at Port Sanilac Harbor Park
A concert of patriotic music begins noon. www.sc4.edu/band

Tuesday, May 29 Lakeport Tour (REC), 22 miles paved
Ride begins 5:30 p.m. Burtchville Township Park. Coordinator: Kate ckpeople@aol.com

Thursday, May 31 MORNING Coffee Ride - Lexington (REC), about 40 miles paved.
Ride begins at 8:30 a.m. at St. Denis Church in downtown Lexington. Coordinator: Gail gnawrock@tir.com

Sunday, June 3 Sunday Spin – Dawn Patrol (TBD), 35-40 miles paved
Ride begins at 8:30 a.m. at Birchwood Mall near Sears. Coordinator Mike A. madair1960@sbcglobal.net

Monday, June 4  Mighty Monday Sprint (ADV), Lexington, 30+ miles paved
Ride begins at 5:30 p.m. at St. Denis Church in downtown Lexington. Coordinator: John L. johnlombardi@att.net

Wednesday, June 6 Mighty Sprint (ADV) 30+ miles and Alternative Ride (REC) 20+ miles, Lexington
Choose your pace. Both groups begin at 5:30 p.m. at St. Denis Church in downtown Lexington.
Coordinators: Jim lefeve@sbcglobal.net and Kate ckpeople@aol.com

< FYI EVENT>  Saturday, June 9  Sprint & Splash, Lake St. Clair Metro Park
Duathlon: 5K Run and 5K Kayak (do as an individual or a relay team), 5K Fun Run & Walk,  Stand-Up Paddleboarding Competition.  www.sprintandsplash.com   CG Contact: Laura & Jim lefeve@sbcglobal.net

<KAYAK>
Saturday, June 9  Kayak Marysville to Marine City, details TBD.
RSVP to coordinator: John L. johnlombardi@att.net

Sunday Spin changed to a Century Ride!
Sunday, June 10 Chain Gang Thumb Century Ride (ADV) , 100 miles paved
Meet at 6 a.m. in Lexington at Senior Center, 7178 Boynton St.
100-mile loop through Croswell, Deckerville, Minden City, Harbor Beach, Port Sanilac. 
Coordinator: Mark F. mfarr@greatlakes.net

Monday, June 11  Mighty Monday Sprint (ADV) 30+ miles and Alternative Ride (REC) 20+ miles, Lexington
Choose your pace. Both groups begin at 5:30 p.m. at St. Denis Church in downtown Lexington.
Coordinators: John L. johnlombardi@att.net & Gail gnawrock@tir.com

June 14-20  Traverse City Torture Camp (Bike/Hike/etc.) – adventures & details TBD
RSVP for accommodations or campsite to Henry at hbreckhardt@iserv.net

< FYI EVENT> June 13-16 Ride for Haiti, fixed-base, four-day event from Traverse City. Methodist Church fundraiser. Contact: Wayne waynebank@sbcglobal.net

NEW  < FYI EVENT> June 16 Smart Cycling 101 Class by League of American Bicyclists
 Hosted by Ira Township Library.  No Charge, seating limited. To register call 586-725-9081.
Suggested by Randi R. agavegirl@att.net

< FYI EVENT> June 15-18 Port Austin Sea Kayak Symposium http://riversidekayak.com/port-austin-symposium2

Sunday, June 17 Sunday Spin – Dawn Patrol (TBD), 35-40 miles paved
Ride begins at 8:30 a.m. at Birchwood Mall near Sears. Coordinator: John L. johnlombardi@att.net

Monday, June 18  Mighty Monday Sprint (ADV), Lexington, 30+ miles paved
Ride begins at 5:30 p.m. at St. Denis Church in downtown Lexington. Coordinator: John L. johnlombardi@att.net

Wednesday, June 20  Summer Solstice Ride, downtown Port Huron (REC), 20 miles paved
LATE START: Ride begins at 6:30 p.m. at Quay Street Brewery parking lot (to accommodate our working friends).
Celebrate the first day of summer and the longest day of the year on your bike! Coordinator: John L. johnlombardi@att.net

< FYI EVENT>
LEXINGTON MUSIC IN THE PARK FREE CONCERT SERIES
See www.lexarts.com for details
Friday, June 22  Beatles Tribute Concert with “Ticket to Ride” pre-event cycle
(coordinator and details TBA)
June 29 – The Record & Schubert Male Chorus
July 6 – Elvis Rock N’ Roll
July 13 – Boogie Dynomite, disco era fun
July 20 – CEYX Variety Band, with Thunder Chickens
July 27 – Monroe Big Band
August 3 – Jack Williams Guitar Legend
August 10 – Elton John Tribute
August 17 – Thornetta Davis blues artist

June 23-29  PALM XXXI  31st Annual Pedal Across Lower Michigan 
For details and registration:  www.lmb.org/palm  CG Contact: Mike A. madair1960@sbcglobal.net

< FYI EVENT>  Saturday, June 23  SC4 Symphonic Band Summer Twilight Series, 7 p.m. at SC4 Fine Arts Auditorium. www.sc4.edu/band

Monday, June 25  Mighty Monday Sprint (ADV) 30+ miles and Alternative Ride (REC) 20+ miles, Lexington
Choose your pace. Both groups begin at 5:30 p.m. at St. Denis Church in downtown Lexington.
Coordinators: John L. johnlombardi@att.net & Gail gnawrock@tir.com

Wednesday, June 27 Our Favorite Skeeter’s Ride, Canada (REC), 22 miles paved, BRING PASSPORT!
Ride begins at 5:30 p.m. at Skeeter Barlow’s Restaurant, 2713 Old Lakeshore Road, Bright’s Grove, Ontario. (519)869-2794. To carpool, meet at 5 p.m. sharp at Wendy’s on Hancock in Port Huron. RSVP for this ride so you can be notified of any changes due to weather. Coordinator: Sue D. sudurkee@yahoo.com

Thursday, June 28  MORNING Coffee Ride (REC), about 40 miles paved.
Ride begins at 8:30 a.m. at Birchwood Mall near Sears. Coordinator: Gail gnawrock@tir.com

< FYI EVENT> Algonac Pickerel Tournament
Sunday, July 1 Pickerel Poker Paddle
Monday, July 2 Annual Pickerel Tournament Bicycle Tour, Harsen's Island
 http://www.lmb.org/index.php/component/option,com_eventlist/Itemid,22/id,327/view,details/

Monday, July 2  Alternative Ride (REC), Lexington, 20+ miles paved
Ride begins at 5:30 p.m. at St. Denis Church in downtown Lexington. Coordinator: Gail gnawrock@tir.com

Thursday, July 5 MORNING Coffee Ride (REC), about 40 miles paved.
Ride begins at 8:30 a.m. at Birchwood Mall near Sears. Coordinator: Gail gnawrock@tir.com

MORE WEEKNIGHT RIDES TBA

NEW RIDE
Wednesday, July 11  MORNING Coffee Ride (REC), about 40 miles paved.
Ride begins at 8:30 a.m. at Birchwood Mall near Sears. Coordinator: Wayne waynebank@sbcglobal.net

< FYI EVENT>  July 12-14  Blue Water Festival / Mackinac Race Week

< FYI EVENT>  Saturday, July 14  SC4 Symphonic Band Summer Twilight Series, 7 p.m. at SC4 Fine Arts Auditorium. www.sc4.edu/band

July 15-21 MUP (Michigan’s Upper Peninsula) Bicycle Tour, 300+ miles through eastern U.P.
For details and registration: www.lmb.org/index.php/Events/mup-michigans-upper-peninsula-tour.html   
CG Contact: John L. johnlombardi@att.net

DATE CHANGE
Sunday, July 22 Slyter Pool Party – Save the Date, details TBD. RSVP to Cheryl slyters@sbcglobal.net
 
< FYI EVENT>  Saturday, July 28  Lexington Triathlon
 
< FYI EVENT>  Saturday, July 28  SC4 Symphonic Band Summer Twilight Series, 7 p.m. at SC4 Fine Arts Auditorium. www.sc4.edu/band

Monday, July 30  Alternative Ride (REC), Lexington, 20+ miles paved
Ride begins at 5:30 p.m. at St. Denis Church in downtown Lexington. Coordinator: Gail gnawrock@tir.com

Thursday, Aug. 2 MORNING Coffee Ride - Lexington (REC), about 40 miles paved.
Ride begins at 8:30 a.m. at St. Denis Church in downtown Lexington. Coordinator: Gail gnawrock@tir.com

NEW RIDE
Wednesday, August 8  MORNING Coffee Ride (REC), about 40 miles paved.
Ride begins at 8:30 a.m. at Birchwood Mall near Sears. Coordinator: Wayne waynebank@sbcglobal.net

NEW RIDE
Wednesday, August 15  MORNING Coffee Ride LEXINGTON (REC), about 40 miles paved.
Ride begins at 8:30 a.m. at St. Denis Church in downtown Lexington. Coordinator: Wayne waynebank@sbcglobal.net

NEW RIDE
Wednesday, August 22  MORNING Coffee Ride (REC), about 40 miles paved.
Ride begins at 8:30 a.m. at Birchwood Mall near Sears. Coordinator: Wayne waynebank@sbcglobal.net

NEW RIDE
Wednesday, August 29  MORNING Coffee Ride (REC), about 40 miles paved.
Ride begins at 8:30 a.m. at Birchwood Mall near Sears. Coordinator: Wayne waynebank@sbcglobal.net
 
 

Chain Gang Bicycle and Adventure is a lifestyle focused on "sucking all the fun" out of every day.  Adventure types (dubbed Adventureers) attracted to this lifestyle enjoy non-competitive bicycling, hiking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowshoeing, and just about any outdoor activity that involves exercise, challenge and having a really good time (especially cycling).  Chain Gang bicycle and adventure activities are based in St. Clair and Sanilac counties in southeast Michigan (Blue Water area),  but have expanded to include statewide, out-state and international destinations.   The experience is not supported or sponsored by any organized or official group or institution.  All participants are unpaid volunteers.  There are no official members or leaders, no dues, and no guarantees.
For more information:  life@chaingangbicycle.com.  

RELEASE OF LIABILITY:  People engaging in Chain Gang activities do so at their own risk.  
PARTICIPANTS UNDERSTAND THAT BICYCLING IS AN INHERENTLY DANGEROUS ACTIVITY THAT CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH. PARTICIPANTS RECOGNIZE THAT CHAIN GANG ACTIVITIES MAY TAKE PLACE ON PUBLIC ROADS OPEN TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC AND CONTAINING OTHER HAZARDS TO BICYCLISTS. PARTICIPANTS TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR OBEYING ALL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS AND PERSONAL SAFETY WHILE RIDING. PARTICIPANTS ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT CHAIN GANG PARTICIPANTS, INCLUDING THEMSELVES, OFTEN ENGAGE IN OTHER OUTDOOR ADVENTURES SUCH AS KAYAKING AND HIKING. PARTICIPANTS RELEASE AND WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE CHAIN GANG, ITS PARTICIPANTS AND/OR COORDINATORS, FOR ALL DAMAGES INCURRED AT OR ASSOCIATED WITH ANY CHAIN GANG ACTIVITY FOR THEMSELVES, THEIR HEIRS, THEIR EXECUTORS AND THEIR ASSIGNS.