Amigo Centre
26455 Banker Rd.
Sturgis, MI 49091
United States
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Join other bicycle enthusiasts of all skill levels for an enjoyable experience of pedaling the beautiful lake and farmland region of southern Michigan and northern Indiana. You will be supporting the mission and service of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). Terrain is rolling and flat. Fellowship and worship included.
Bike Michiana Project: India Water Projects
Money raised by riders and corporate sponsors will support water projects in India through Mennonite Central Committee. These projects harvest mountain streams, providing access to clean water for villagers in rural communities in the Odisha region of India for use in homes and agriculture. MCC partners with Institute of Social Action and Research Activities (ISARA) and the Odisha villagers to improve the health, social, and economic security of families in the village. Les Gustafson-Zook and Claude Schrock visited three villages that have participated in these water projects this past year and will share their stories at the Saturday evening presentation.
New this year!
We are excited to announce that this year we are planning to include some alternate activities and family components to the program.
This year's schedule will include alternate activity options for children ages 0-15, some of which will be fully staffed by Amigo while the adults can ride, and others that require one adult's supervision per family group.
We are also offering alternate activities for anyone else who wants to be a part of them - young, old, and in between!
Cost
Base Registration Rates (includes cabin lodging and Saturday & Sunday meals)
$160 - Adult Rider
$100 - Adult Non-Rider
$130 - Child ages 0-8 (includes childcare/programming Saturday & Sunday AM)
$120 - Youth ages 9-15
Add-ons:
$17 - Friday evening meal
$8.50 - 3-8yr old Friday evening meal (under 3 is free)
$200 - Retreat Center Single Room
$110 - Retreat Center Double Room
$80 - Retreat Center Triple (or more) Room
$80 - Child/Youth Retreat Center Double Room
$40 - Child/Youth Retreat Center Triple (or more) Room
Registration fees cover Amigo Centre's cost of coordinating and hosting the event. All additional funds and donations raised by the participants go to support MCC's project. Since this is a fundraiser, riders are encouraged to collect additional donations to support MCC's "India Water Projects". Donation checks should be made out to MCC with Bike Michiana in the memo line.
Accommodations
Lodging will be in the cozy cabins of Amigo Centre with bicycle storage in the pavilion. Lodging may be upgraded for the weekend to the Retreat Center for an additional fee.
What to Bring
Bedding for bunk beds, towels, toiletries, clothing, bicycles, extra tubes, water bottles, helmets (mandatory) and the balance due, plus additional donations. Linens provided with Retreat Center upgrade only. Pillows and blankets, as well as sheets and towels, are not included at cabins. A linen package may be purchased for $25 per person.
Tentative Schedule (subject to change)
| Friday, Sept. 12 | |
| 3-8 p.m. | Registration |
| 3:00 p.m. | Optional Ride (route not provided) |
| 6-7 p.m. | Optional dinner at Amigo ($17) |
| 7:00 p.m. | Welcome Gathering |
| 7:45 p.m. | Popcorn Campfire & Apple Cider |
| Saturday, Sept. 13 (50 mile ride for the full route) | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast at Amigo |
| 9:00 a.m. | Ride begins |
| Youth ages 9-15 go with parent to Pumpkinvine Trail for morning ride | |
| Children ages 0-8 have programming at Amigo | |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch in Shipshewana (children 0-8 will have lunch provided at Amigo) |
| Afternoon | Adult Ride |
| Alternate activities at Amigo for all ages (children accompanied by caregiver): Disc Golf Tournament, Pontoon Rides, Scavenger Hunt, Free Time | |
| 5:15 p.m. | Making Bike-churned Ice Cream |
| 6:00 p.m. | Dinner |
| 7:00 p.m. | MCC presentation |
| 8:00 p.m. | Campfire & Sharing Stories from the day |
| Sunday, Sept. 14 (20-50 mile ride) | |
| 7 a.m. | Breakfast at Amigo |
| 7:30 a.m. | Worship at Amigo |
| 8:30 a.m. | Ride Begins |
| Children and Youth Activities at Amigo | |
| Noon | Lunch in Mendon, MI (Children and Youth lunch at Amigo) |
| Afternoon | Ride / Return to Amigo (Depart) |
Question or more information:
Contact Cheryl K Mast at cheryl@amigocentre.org or 269-651-2811 (ext 105)