Program
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.
Cost
The fee for the entire weekend is $125 per adult and $40 per each additional child (up to age 17). This includes cabin lodging, maps, SAG, T-shirt and meals Sat-Sun. (A commuter discount of $50 is available for those needing no lodging.) Friday dinner available for an additional $9. Guests may also be invited for the Saturday evening program and meal for $11 per person. Riders are encouraged to collect donations to help cover the fee and to raise additional money for MCC.
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. The additional fee is $150/room (shared if you choose) for the Retreat Center.
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 $10 per person.
Bike Michiana Project
Keeping Girls in School with Dignity Kits
Bike Michiana riders will raise money in 2023 for MCC’s newest kit – Dignity Kits. Dignity kits are distributed through schools and orphanages where sanitary supplies are not readily available allowing young women to stay in class when they have their period. The kits include supplies and fleece pads that are washable, reusable, and durable enough to last for a year or longer. These kits help to relieve the financial burden on vulnerable families, giving young women the opportunity to complete their education and reducing the risk of early marriages.
Friday, Sept. 15
3-8 pm Registration
3 pm Optional Ride
6-7 pm Optional dinner at Amigo ($9)
8 pm Riders Meeting/Popcorn & Cider
Saturday, Sept. 16 (50 mile ride)
8 am Breakfast at Amigo
9 am Ride
12:30 pm Lunch at Menno-Hof in Shipshewana, Indiana
6 pm Dinner at Amigo
7 pm MCC presentation
Sunday, Sept. 17 (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 Return to Amigo (Depart)
Donate directly to MCC to support the Haiti food project of Bike Michiana.
