J. O. Y. BICYCLE MINISTRY 2022
Calendar of Events
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#1 May 7
Meet at Russell Road at 11:00 am. (Meet at church at 10:30 am if you need to consolidate bikes.) Ride north through Cedar Springs, round trip, with lunch at The Cedar Springs Brewery. (In case of inclement weather, we ride on May 21.)

#2 June 4
Fred Meijer Flat River Trail in Greenville, 213 North Franklin Street: Park by the Flat River Historical Museum. (Meet at church at 9 am to consolidate cars and bikes.) This is about an 8 mile ride around the outskirts of the city. Lunch at Hop Hog.

#3 July 9
Park at Fred Meijer Millennium Park Trailhead off Butterworth just past O’Brien Street. (Meet at church at 9:00 am to consolidate bikes.)  Bring a picnic lunch.

#4 August 13
William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail: 2 choices-1. Meet at New Era Staging area and head north to Hart or 2. Make this a weekend gathering and go from Hart to New Era and back.  Have lunch at the Brown Bear in Shelby. (About 20 miles round trip from New Era to Hart, 10 miles round trip from Shelby to Hart.) Ice cream at New Era?

#5 Sept. 10, 9:00 AM
Paul Henry Thornapple Trail Middleville to Irving: (Meet at church at 8:00 am to consolidate bikes.)  This ride is about 9 miles round trip. There are two restaurants within walking distance for lunch or the pavilion for a picnic.

#6 Oct. 8, 9:00 AM
Big Rapids River Walk: (Meet at church at 8:00 am to consolidate bikes.) Park at Northend Riverside Park (Northland/State to Baldwin to 4th turn left/north to park). The River Walk itself is 4.5 miles, but it connects to the White Pine Trail.  So, we can ride as far as we want. Bring a picnic lunch.

We try to ride as a group with a lead and a drag rider who keep in contact by cell phone.

Please contact us to reserve your spot. This allows us to arrange transportation (how many cars/bikes/bike racks) and notify you about any last minute adjustments or cancellations.

Each ride has at least one vehicle and driver available for emergencies (human or mechanical).

for more information, Contact North Kent Presbyterian Church at
(616) 866-2320 or nkpchurch@gmail.com.

Rules:

• EVERYONE MUST WEAR A HELMET!
• Stay with the group, between the “lead” and the “drag.”
• Reserve your space in advance. Call to cancel by at least the night before a ride.
• Bring water, money, and/or food for lunch stops.  We either picnic or stop at a restaurant. 
• All day trips meet at North Kent Presbyterian Church.
  
• HAVE FUN!