Amigo Bike Michiana for MCC

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
Bike Michiana funds will be designated to help provide 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 villagers in Diversion Based Irrigation projects to pipe water from springs and streams in the hills, bringing it to the village where it impacts the health, social, and economic security of families in the village. Les Gustafson-Zook and Claude Schrock were able to visit several of these communities in early 2025 and are looking forward to sharing photos and stories of people they met.

Cost 
The fee for the weekend is $150 per adult. This includes cabin lodging, maps, SAG, T-shirt and meals Sat-Sun. Friday supper is available for an additional $15. Registration fees cover Amigo Centre's cost of coordinating and hosting the event. 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.

Friday, Sept. 12
3-8 pm      Registration
3 pm          Optional Ride  
6-7 pm      Optional dinner at Amigo ($15)
7 pm          Riders Meeting
7:45 pm    Campfire/Popcorn & Cider

​Saturday, Sept. 13 (50 mile ride)
8 am          Breakfast at Amigo
9 am          Ride
12:30 pm   Lunch in Shipshewana, Indiana
afternoon  Ride
5:15 pm     Making Bike-churned Ice Cream
6 pm          Dinner 
7 pm          MCC presentation
8 pm          Campfire / Sharing Stories from the day

Sunday, Sept. 14 (20-50 mile ride)
7 am           Breakfast at Amigo
7:30 am      Worship at Amigo
8:30 am      Ride
Noon           Lunch in Mendon, Michigan
Afternoon   Ride / Return to Amigo (Depart)

Registration coming soon
 

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Question or more information: 
Contact Cheryl K Mast at cheryl@amigocentre.org or 269-651-2811 (ext 105)