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Based in St. Clair County, Michigan, USA

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Bicycle & Adventure Schedule

as of
July 1, 2009
 

 


 

 



 

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

Chain Gang Cycle Season 2009

Gail invites you to enjoy these non-biking events:
2009 FREE SC4 Symphonic Band Summer Twilight Concert Series

Saturday, July 11  SC4 Symphonic Band - 7:00 pm at SC4 Fine Arts Theater

Thursday, July 16  SC4 Symphonic Band and Jazz Band  7:00 pm  Algonac Riverfront Park

Saturday, July 18  SC4 Symphonic Band and Jazz Band  7:00 pm  SC4 Fine Arts Theater

Saturday, July 25  SC4 Symphonic Band  7:00 pm  SC4 Fine Arts Theater

Friday, July 31  SC4 Symphonic Band and Jazz Band  7:00 pm  Music in the Park, Lexington

Thursday, July 2 Denis the Menace, Lexington, paved
Meet at 5:450 p.m. at St. Denis parking lot in downtown Lexington. Coordinator:  Gail Nawrock, gnawrock@tir.com

Coming in July --  Lexington Music in the Park/Cycle Fridays

Saturday, July 4 Algonac Pickerel Tournament Bicycle Tour, 25 or 40 miles
Details and application forms:
www.algonaclions.org . Coordinators:  Gail Nawrock, gnawrock@tir.com  and John Lombardi johnlombardi@att.net

Sunday, July 5 Sunday Spin
Meet at 7:30 a.m. in Birchwood Mall parking lot by Sears, Fort Gratiot.  Approximately 3-hour bike ride, paved roads. Coordinator:  Gail Nawrock,
gnawrock@tir.com

Tuesday, July 7 Wadhams to Avoca Trail, mostly unpaved.
Meet at 5:30 p.m. at trailhead in Wadhams. Coordinator:  Gail Nawrock,
gnawrock@tir.com

Thursday, July 9 Morning Coffee Ride, Fort Gratiot
Meet at 8:30 a.m. in Birchwood Mall parking lot by Sears, Fort Gratiot. Paved roads. Coordinator:  Gail Nawrock, gnawrock@tir.com

Sunday, July 12 Sunday Spin
Meet at 7:30 a.m. in Birchwood Mall parking lot by Sears, Fort Gratiot.  Approximately 3-hour bike ride, paved roads. Coordinator:  Gail Nawrock,
gnawrock@tir.com

Tuesday, July 14 Marine City Mahem, paved.
Meet at 5:45 p.m. at parking lot across from Holy Cross Church. Coordinator:  Gail Nawrock, gnawrock@tir.com

Wednesday, July 15 Morning Coffee Ride, Fort Gratiot
Meet at 8:30 a.m. in Birchwood Mall parking lot by Sears, Fort Gratiot. Paved roads. Coordinator:  Gail Nawrock, gnawrock@tir.com

Sunday, July 19 Sunday Spin
Meet at 7:30 a.m. in Birchwood Mall parking lot by Sears, Fort Gratiot.  Approximately 3-hour bike ride, paved roads. Coordinator:  Gail Nawrock,
gnawrock@tir.com

NEW RIDE ADDED:
Monday, July 20 Lexington Wayne's Way

Meet at 5:30 p.m. at St. Denis Church in downtown Lexington.
Coordinator: Wayne Banks waynebank@sbcglobal.net

<Non-bike event> UPDATED EVENT (ride changed to walk)
Tuesday, July 21 Boat Week Preview,
3-hour WALK, downtown Port Huron,
Meet at 5:30 at parking lot near Quay Street Brewery. Coordinator: Kate Kenney ckpeople@aol.com

Thursday, July 23 Morning Coffee Ride, Fort Gratiot
Meet at 8:30 a.m. in Birchwood Mall parking lot by Sears, Fort Gratiot. Paved roads. Coordinator:  Gail Nawrock, gnawrock@tir.com

<Non-bike event>
Saturday, July 25 Chain Gang Golf Outing & Picnic
RSVP to coordinator Sue Durkee for details sudurkee@yahoo.com

Sunday, July 26 Sunday Spin
Meet at 7:30 a.m. in Birchwood Mall parking lot by Sears, Fort Gratiot.  Approximately 3-hour bike ride, paved roads. Coordinator:  Gail Nawrock,
gnawrock@tir.com

NEW RIDE ADDED:
Monday, July 27 Lexington Wayne's Way

Meet at 5:30 p.m. at St. Denis Church in downtown Lexington.
Coordinator: Wayne Banks waynebank@sbcglobal.net

 

CANCELLED: July 28 Howard Watson Trail.

 

<Non-bike event> UPDATED EVENT:
Tuesday, July 28 Walk & Wine Tasting, Fort Gratiot

Meet at 5:15 p.m. in the Fort Gratiot Meijer's parking lot - southwest corner - at the start of the Fort Gratiot Nature Trail. We are substituting a brisk walk for the bike ride, then will go to Vinomondo (corner of Keewahdin and Lakeshore) for a 6:30 p.m. wine tasting, sampling 9 wines. Appetizers are included.  Cost is $10 per person.  Must RSVP for wine tasting
portion to Gail at 810-385-3182 or gnawrock@tir.com by Friday, July 24.


Thursday, July 30 Morning Coffee Ride, Fort Gratiot
Meet at 8:30 a.m. in Birchwood Mall parking lot by Sears, Fort Gratiot. Paved roads. Coordinator:  Gail Nawrock, gnawrock@tir.com

 

AUGUST & SEPTEMBER WEEKNIGHT RIDES TO BE ANNOUNCED
Volunteer to lead your favorite ride! E-mail date, time and route to Kate at ckpeople@aol.com

 

Wednesday, Aug. 5  Morning Coffee Ride, Howard Watson Trail, Sarnia.
Bring passport! 

Meet at Birchwood Mall at 8:30 am.  Carpool to Sarnia for a ride on the Howard Watson Trail - paved and unpaved.  Plan to have lunch there too.  Coordinator:
Gail Nawrock, gnawrock@tir.com
 

NEW RIDE ADDED:
Wednesday, Aug. 12 Morning Coffee Ride, Fort Gratiot
Meet at 8:30 a.m. in Birchwood Mall parking lot by Sears, Fort Gratiot. Paved roads. Coordinator:

Wayne Banks waynebank@sbcglobal.net

 

NEW RIDE/EVENT ADDED:

Saturday, Aug. 29, Paint Creek Trail & Slyter Pool Party
with Colorado photo sharing.
Meet at 9 a.m. at Rochester Hills Library, 500 Olde Towne Road, Rochester, right turn off of Rochester Road. We will ride the Paint Creek Trail and Clinton River Trail if anyone wants to ride over 20 miles. http://www.semcog.org/ProgramsProjects.aspx?id=2570&LangType=1033&terms=bicycle+trails+map+Oakland+county

Click on Oakland

 

After the ride: pool party at Ron and Cheryl’s in Franklin.

BYOB and a dish to share, Ron and Cheryl will provide the grilling meats.

Wine and beer tasting with whatever anyone wants to share.

 

RSVP to Slyters:  cslyter@sbcglobal.net

 

Directions to Rochester Public Library:

Take M-59 to Rochester Road and turn  N. onto Rochester Road.

Go 3.5 miles on Rochester Road to Olde Town Rd. turn right on Olde Town Rd.

Old Town Rd. is just after the 4th stop light after crossing the Clinton River Bridge.

Library parking lot is on the left just after turning onto Olde Town Rd.

Park on North side of lot. (First entrance you come to.)

There are rest rooms in the Library but library doesn’t open until 1 pm

There are also rest rooms in Rochester Park; but it is best if you change to bike clothes before you come or in one of the many vans we have.

 

LOOKING AHEAD

Jeddo Ride -- TBA

River Crab Deck Music Ride -- TBA

Late August – Mt. Elbert Challenge, Colorado

Slyter Paint Creek & Pool Party -- TBA

Monday, Sept. 7  Mackinac Bridge Walk
Contact: Gail Nawrock gnawrock@tir.com

Sunday, Oct. 18  Detroit Free Press Marathon
Contact: Gail Nawrock gnawrock@tir.com

Thursday, Nov. 26  Turkey Trot – Thanksgiving Day Parade Day, Detroit.
Contact: John Lombardi

June 2010 – Greece

 
 

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.   For more information:  life@chaingangbicycle.com  or (810) 325-1630.  

DISCLAIMER:  People engaging in Chain Gang activities do so at their own risk.  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.