Join the e-list to receive ride updates:
chaingangbicycle@gmail.com

Want to schedule a ride, hike, ski or kayak event?
Email Kate at ckpeople@aol.com

Pace Classifications
REC
– Recreational ride, pace averaging 12-14 mph.
ADV – Advanced ride, pace averaging 16-18 mph.
TBD – Pace determined by participants at start of ride.
Note: Coordinators may adjust the ride to match the weather and participants wants. Riders are responsible for knowing the route and being safe.
Helmets are required.
Rides are open to adults age 18 and up.

Ride Cancellations – check Facebook
Ride cancellations or changes will be posted on Facebook at least 60 minutes before the ride. Riders not on Facebook should RSVP with ride coordinator at least 24 hours before the ride if they want to be notified of any changes.

CURRENT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2023

Updated June 8, 2023

 

ADVANCED PACE RIDES WITH TOM

NOTE - FOR SUMMER June-August Tom's weekly ADV rides will leave at 8 a.m. from Birchwood Mall NE corner.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays June-August
Join Tom for a fun ride of between 25 and 45 miles. We’ll leave from Birchwood Mall NE corner at 8 a.m., head into the wind and try to include a couple of hills, even if the hills are only river banks. Please provide me with a text number for last minute weather updates. Contact me at Tom53@Outlook.com.

 

RECREATIONAL PACE RIDES

Tuesday, June 13 Lexington Bike and Lunch Break (REC) 25-35 miles paved
Ride begins at 9:30 a.m. at Tierney Park in Lexington. Lunch afterwards at 1 p.m. at 3 North winery. Enjoy food out on the porch. Coordinator Laura lefeve@sbcglobal.net

Tuesday, June 20 Port Huron to St. Clair Morning Spin (REC) 30+ miles paved
Ride begins at 8:30 a.m. at Birchwood Mall parking lot, NE corner.
And 9 a.m. at Vantage Point. Coordinator Wayne wbank818@gmail.com

NEW RIDE ADDED:
Tuesday, June 27 Lexington Bike and Lunch Break (REC)
25-30 miles
Ride begins at 9:30 a.m. at Tierney Park in Lexington. Lunch afterwards at one of the new restaurants in town. Coordinator Laura lefeve@sbcglobal.net

RIDE DETAILS ADDED:
Saturday, July 1  Catch up with John on the Macomb Orchard Trail - (REC)
approximately 50 miles
Ride departs the Richmond Trail Head at 9:30 a.m. Lunch stop at the Rochester Mills Brewery. Coordinator John Lombardi johnlombardi@att.net


NEW RIDE LOCATION:
Tuesday, July 4 Columbiaville to Frankenmuth (REC)

approximately 50 miles via the Southern Links Rail Trail & paved country roads.
Lunch at the Frankenmuth Brewery
Those wishing to do a shorter ride can turn around in Millington and take the trail back to Columbiaville. (Approx. 20 miles round trip)
Ride leaves the trailhead in downtown Columbiaville at 10 a.m.
Trailhead is located next to the Columbiaville Community Center, 4620 Water St., Columbiaville. Coordinator Mike mikeadair8@gmail.com

Tuesday, July 11 Port Huron to St. Clair Morning Spin (REC) 30+ miles paved
Ride begins at 8:30 a.m. at Birchwood Mall parking lot, NE corner.
And 9 a.m. at Vantage Point. Coordinator Char chbiessel@yahoo.com

Tuesday, July 18 Port Huron to St. Clair Morning Spin (REC) 30+ miles paved
Ride begins at 8:30 a.m. at Birchwood Mall parking lot, NE corner.
And 9 a.m. at Vantage Point. Coordinator Wayne wbank818@gmail.com

Tuesday, July 25 Port Huron to St. Clair Morning Spin (REC) 30+ miles paved
Ride begins at 8:30 a.m. at Birchwood Mall parking lot, NE corner.
And 9 a.m. at Vantage Point. Coordinator Char chbiessel@yahoo.com

Tuesday, Aug. 1 Port Huron to St. Clair Morning Spin (REC) 30+ miles paved
Ride begins at 8:30 a.m. at Birchwood Mall parking lot, NE corner.
And 9 a.m. at Vantage Point. Coordinator Char chbiessel@yahoo.com

Tuesday, Aug. 8 The Streak! Lexington to Port Sanilac (REC) 22+ miles paved.
Ride begins at 9:30 a.m. at Tierney Park in Lexington.
Colaborators Gail & Kate ckpeople@aol.com

Tuesday, Aug. 15 Port Huron to St. Clair Morning Spin (REC) 30+ miles paved
Ride begins at 8:30 a.m. at Birchwood Mall parking lot, NE corner.
And 9 a.m. at Vantage Point. Coordinator Wayne wbank818@gmail.com

Tuesday, Aug. 22 Port Huron to St. Clair Morning Spin (REC) 30+ miles paved
Ride begins at 8:30 a.m. at Birchwood Mall parking lot, NE corner.
And 9 a.m. at Vantage Point. Coordinator Char chbiessel@yahoo.com

Tuesday, Aug. 29 Port Huron to St. Clair Morning Spin (REC) 30+ miles paved
Ride begins at 8:30 a.m. at Birchwood Mall parking lot, NE corner.
And 9 a.m. at Vantage Point. Coordinator Char chbiessel@yahoo.com

Tuesday, Sept. 19 Port Huron to St. Clair Morning Spin (REC) 30+ miles paved
Ride begins at 8:30 a.m. at Birchwood Mall parking lot, NE corner.
And 9 a.m. at Vantage Point. Coordinator Wayne wbank818@gmail.com

 

NON-CHAIN GANG EVENTS

June 25 Blue Water Ramble in Algonac
http://www.clintonriverriders.org/calendar/blue-water-ramble/

August 20 Assenmacher 100 in Swartz Creek MI
https://geneseewanderers.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=591082&module_id=359003

September 24 Apple Cider Century in Three Oaks MI
https://www.applecidercentury.com/registration

 

IMPROMPTU RIDES POSTED ON FACEBOOK
Folks may post on Facebook impromptu rides in an effort to build our group rides.

NOTE: Our cycle season typically runs from Mid-April through the end of September.
Other months, impromptu bike rides, hikes, cross-country ski outings, kayak paddles, and more may be posted and announced as weather and interest allow.

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.