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September Weekend
Rides
Weekend rides do not
have a host so bring your own map or ask another member at the ride. You can
download a copy from the ÒWeekend MapsÓ list on the MBA website at mbabike.com.
To obtain a complete set of maps and cue sheets contact Chris Vanden Bossche at
574-234-1035, or cvandenb@nd.edu, or at a
ride.
Saturday, September,
4, 2010 at 9 a.m.
Sumnerville
Northeast. These routes head north through beautiful country around Sister
Lakes and then circle down northwest of Dowagiac. Distances: 14, 24, 31, 44,
56, 71. Sumnerville is a village 7 miles north of Niles and about 1 mile west
of MI-51. Park at the church (61268 Indian Lake Rd.) on the west side of Indian
Lake Rd, just south of Pokagon Rd.
Sunday, September 5,
2010 at 9 a.m.
Pinhook. These
routes take us north towards Buchanan in lovely southwest Michigan. Distances:
15, 22, 30, 43, 51, 64. Park at Pinhook park and take the bike path north to
Darden where the routes begin.
Monday,
September 6, Labor Day, at 9 a.m.
Osolo
North. These routes head north towards Vandalia, east toward
Constantine and then return north of Bristol. Distances: 11, 22, 30, 44, 50,
60. Meet at Osolo Elementary School (24975 County Road 6, Elkhart, IN) on the
north side of Elkhart at the intersection of CR6 (Cleveland Rd in St. Joe
county) and CR11 (aka Osolo Rd), east of Cassopolis St (IN-19).
Saturday, September,
11, 2010 at 9 a.m.
Edwardsburg
North. Head north over a few rolling hills towards Cassopolis and
Dowagiac and return via Eagle Lake. Distances: 17, 26, 35, 44, 55, 66. Meet at
the High School (69410 Section Street, Edwardsburg, MI), the southernmost
school on Section St, which runs south of US-12 and parallel to MI-62 (IN-23 in
Indiana).
Sunday, September 12,
2010. Packet pick-up opens at 8 a.m.
Bike Michiana for Hospice. The ride supports two great causes, Hospice and the Bike Michiana Coalition, of which MBA is a member. The ride starts and ends at St. PatrickÕs Park with distances options of: 25, 50, 62, and 101.5 miles. Sag food supplied by the people from Lasalle Grill, YesterdayÕs, FiddlerÕs Hearth and Indulgence! For registration and further information go to: http://www.centerforhospice.org/Page.aspx?pid=349
Saturday, September,
18, 2010 at 9 a.m.
Breakfast
Ride: Cassopolis to Vandalia. This ride will take us to the Farmhouse
Restaurant outside of Vandalia. Distances: 20, 42, 49 (long leg out and 11-mile
return for all routes). Cinnamon rolls, baked oatmeal, and farmerÕs casserole!
The ride starts from Cassopolis High School (22721 Diamond Cove Street,
Cassopolis, MI), which is south
of Cassopolis center, and just east of MI-62. A host will provide maps and directions at the ride start. WeÕd like to
have an approximate count so if you are planning to join us please rsvp to
cvandenb@nd.edu.
Farmhouse Restaurant website: http://www.farmhousebakeryandrestaurant.com/
Sunday, September 19,
2010 at 9 a.m.
Buchanan
North. Head north through wine country and expect some hills in
this area of glacial moraines. Distances: 14, 20, 34, 44, 54, 63. Meet at
Buchanan Middle School (610 W 4th St.), which is a few blocks north and west of
the townÕs main intersection at Redbud and Front.
Saturday, September,
25, 2010 at 9 a.m.
Moran
Elementary School. These routes head south to Wakarusa,
the longer ones travelling on to Nappanee and then east and north towards
Goshen. Distances: 21, 35, 45, 57, 62. Meet at Moran Elementary School (305 N
Beech Rd, Osceola), which is about two blocks north of Lincolnway and one mile
west of the Elkhart County line.
Sunday, September 26,
2010 at 9 a.m.
Warren.
This
route heads southwest toward Fish Lake. A couple miles of chip and seal near
the start/finish are more than made up for by the pleasant roads of La Porte
County. Distances: 18, 25, 32, 39, 50, 61. Park at Warren Elementary School (55400 Quince Rd), which is in Lydick west of
South Bend, ½ mile south of Edison, 1 mile north of SR-2 (Western)
& 2 miles west of the US-20/31 Bypass.
Saturday,
October 2, 2010 at 11 a.m.
Sumnerville
Northwest. Head north of Berrien Springs along the river (Hipps Hollow
Rd is as fun as its name!) through orchard country and count on a stop at
Tree-mendous Fruit Farm. Distances: 21, 31, 42, 48, 59, 67. Sumnerville is a village
7 miles north of Niles and about 1 mile west of MI-51. Park at the church
(61268 Indian Lake Rd.) on the west side of Indian Lake Rd, just south of
Pokagon Rd.
Sunday,
October 3, 201 at 11 a.m.
Edwardsburg
East. These routes run east towards Union, with the longer ones
heading north from there toward Birch Lake. Distances: 17, 26, 34, 44, 55, 66.
Meet at the High School (69410 Section Street, Edwardsburg, MI), the
southernmost school on Section St, which runs south of US-12 and parallel to
MI-62 (IN-23 in Indiana).
September
Monday Evening Leisure Rides.
Leisure rides average about 10 mph and experienced hosts ensure that all
cyclists stay together.
Monday
September 6, 2010 at 6 p.m.
Horizon. This
11-mile route is mostly flat with the exception of a couple of tollroad
overpasses. Meet at Horizon
Elementary School (10060 Brummitt Rd), which is in northeastern St. Joseph
County north of Cleveland Rd and the Toll Road between Beech and Ash Rds.
Monday
September 13, 2010 at 6 p.m.
Portage
Prairie. This 10-mile route travels the pleasant, and apart from a
couple overpasses mostly flat, roads northwest of South Bend. The ride starts
from Portage Prairie Church (2450 Orange Road), which is
north of Bertrand Rd and south of Chicago Trail.
Monday
September 20, 2010 at 6 p.m.
Osolo. An
11-mile loop north of the St. Joseph River in Elkhart. Meet at Osolo Elementary
School (24975 County Road 6, Elkhart, IN) on the north side of Elkhart at the
intersection of CR6 (Cleveland Rd in St. Joe county) and CR11 (aka Osolo Rd),
east of Cassopolis St (IN-19).
Monday
September 27, 2010 at 6 p.m.
Pinhook.
One
of our most popular leisure rides, this route takes the bike path along
Riverside, travels along the river to IUSB, then turns north and loops through
the Notre Dame campus. Most of the route is on bike paths and marked bike
lanes. Meet at Pinhook Park, which is at 2801 Riverside Dr., just south of
Cleveland Rd.
This
concludes the schedule of leisure rides for 2010. See you in 2011!
September Tuesday Rides
Tuesday rides do not have a host so bring your own map or ask another member at the ride. You can download a copy from the ÒTuesday MapsÓ list on the MBA website at mbabike.com.
Two Options for
Tuesday, September 7
9:00
a.m. Knollwood. These routes quickly exit the suburbs and emerge into
southern Michigan; the long route loops the Morris Farms. Distances: 10, 20,
23, 32, 40. Park at the Knollwood Country Club (16633 Baywood Ln, Granger, IN),
which is north of University Park Mall, just west of the intersection of Adams
and Grape.
10:00
a.m. South Bend time (9:00 Chicago time). Chicago Bike Path. Ride
the Chicago bike path along Lake Shore Drive from the Museum of Science and Industry
to Grant Park and back—approximately 38 miles (or turn around earlier
for a shorter ride). We will ride as a group. Stop for lunch
on the return leg at Navy Pier. Park at the Museum of Science and
Industry. Contact Ray at 574-271-0735.
Tuesday, September
14, at 9 a. m.
Moran.
These
routes head south toward Wakarusa through mostly flat farmland in Elkhart
county. Distances: 12, 19, 26, 33, 44. Meet at Moran Elementary School (305 N
Beech Rd, Osceola), which is about two blocks north of Lincolnway and one mile
west of the Elkhart County line.
Tuesday, September
21, at 9 a. m.
Pinhook. These
routes take us north towards Buchanan in lovely southwest Michigan. Distances:
15, 22, 30, 43, 51, 64. Park at Pinhook park and take the bike path north to
Darden where the routes begin.
Tuesday, September
28, at 9 a. m.
Edwardsburg.
Head
north toward Dowagiac and Southwest Michigan College and expect a few rolling
hills. Distances: 16, 22, 35, 45. Meet at the High School (69410 Section
Street, Edwardsburg, MI), the southernmost school on Section St, which runs
south of US-12 and parallel to MI-62 (IN-23 in Indiana).
Tuesday, October 5,
at 10 a. m.
Jackson
Middle School. This route takes us southwest toward Potato Creek State Park
and North Liberty. Expect a few rolling hills. Distances: 15, 20, 31, 41.
Jackson School (5501 S. Miami Rd., South Bend) is at the
intersection of Miami and Jackson Rds., just south of the US-20 bypass.
September
Wednesday Evening rides
Wednesday,
September 1, 2010 at 6 p.m.
Knollwood.
These
routes quickly exit the suburbs and emerge into southern Michigan east of Niles.
Distances: 15, 19, 24, 28, 35. Park at the Knollwood Country Club (16633
Baywood Ln, Granger, IN), which is north of University Park Mall, just west of
the intersection of Adams and Grape.
Wednesday,
September 8, 2010 at 6 p.m.
Moran.
Enjoy
the mostly flat Indiana farmland southeast of Osceola. Distances: 13, 17, 23,
28, 33. Meet at Moran Elementary School (305 N Beech Rd, Osceola), which is
about two blocks north of Lincolnway and one mile west of the Elkhart County
line. During the school year park on the
street.
Wednesday,
September 15, 2010 at 6 p.m.
Tire
Rack West. This new route, which replaces the old Warren route (and the
chip and seal on Edison and Early), takes us west towards Hudson Lake.
Distances: 15, 23, 26, 30, 35. Park at the far (west) end of the lot on the
north side of the Tire Rack (7101 Vorden Parkway), which is just southwest of
the Indiana Toll Road/US-31 Bypass interchange. The entrance to the lot is on
the Vorden Parkway off Olive St. between Old Cleveland and Brick.
Wednesday,
September 22, 2010 at 5:30 p.m.
NOTE
CHANGE OF START TIME.
Northpoint
Pizza Ride. Well not exactly a pizza ride, but all club members are invited to meet at MancinoÕs on SR
23 in Granger after the ride for pizza and soft drinks provided by the
MBA. Please RSVP to Ellen at raynellen@att.net, or
271-0735 if you plan to attend. Roll past Garver and (for most routes) Eagle
Lakes in southern Cass county. Distances: 14, 19, 23, 28. Park at Northpoint
Elementary School (50800 Cherry Rd, Granger), which is just north of the
intersection of Cherry and Adams Rds and west of the Adams/IN-23 traffic
signal.
Wednesday,
September 29, 2010 at 5:30 p.m.
Grissom
East. These very flat roads take us east through farmland towards
Wakarusa. Distances: 16, 20, 24.
Meet on the north side of Grissom Middle School (13881 Kern Rd.), which
is at the intersection of Kern and Elm, 1 mile south of US-20 and 2 miles east
of IN-331.
Wednesday,
October 6, 2010 at 5:30 p.m.
Hay. Head southwest of South Bend towards Potato Creek State Park and expect some newly improved roads. Distances: 16, 21. Hay Elementary School (19685 Johnson Rd., South Bend, IN) is south of South Bend between US-31 and Miami.