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Springbike is a local club whose purpose is to promote
enjoyable safe cycling for its members and community.


Springbike Bicycle Club - Box 9823
  Springfield, Missouri 65801

Rides/Events Calendar     

Note that starting times are when the rides start.Hammer it!

Weeknight Regular Local Rides with Springbike Bike Club - Beginning with Daylight Savings time on March 11 - Rides start at 5:00 for March, 6:00 for April-September.

Weeknight Beginner Local Rides with Springbike Bike Club - Beginning with Daylight Savings time on March 11 - Slower-paced rides start at 5:00 for March, 6:00 for April-September. All rides will have a designated ride leader who will insure that no one gets left behind! They will show you many tips for riding effectively and safely. Look for them at the start.

Alert for those riding from Mentor Church
They have asked us to always park vehicles only on the north end of the parking lot since they have many events throughout the week. They have been very open and helpful to us. Please cooperate and maintain our good relationship with them. Thank you.  

These are a chance for club members to meet and ride but there is no traffic control. Children should not ride without an adult and you must wear a helmet. Ride defensively and remember your actions reflect the club and all cyclists. The Springbike email list also has non-club-sponsored rides organized by members.

The Springbike Ride Coordinator is Bill Hill - Questions? Call Bill at 569-5366 or Send mail to Bill

The "Pedal Group" sponsors Sunday rides around Springfield. You can join their email group here.

We now have dates for most of the 2008 rides listed. Please do contact us with additions/corrections/deletions.

Wednesday,
August 20		 5:30 p.m. Advocacy Committee MeetingOffice of Butler, Rosenbury & Partners – Community Room 319 N. Main Ave Take the Elevator to the 3rd Floor BRING A HEALTHY SNACK TO SHARE – soft drinks provided
Saturday,
August 23		 7:00 a.m. MS Training Ride Leaves from Elwood Church, 1440 N. State Highway AB - 39 and 50 mile options. MS Society — 882-8128 / 800-344-4867 (press 2)
Saturday,
August 23		 Tiger TriDetails here.
Saturday,
August 23		 9:15 p.m. Discovery Center Moonlight Ride  Discovery Center 438 E. St. Louis St  - 7 Mile Ride begins at 9:15 pm, course will be open for 2 laps
Saturday,
August 30th 		 Gorilla Century Pittsburg KS. Details here.
Saturday,
September 6		 7:00 a.m. Third Annual
Kevin Umlauf Celebrate Life Ride		First Baptist Church, corner of FF & Weaver, Battlefield - 25, 50 & 70 options. $20 fee for the ride, with all proceeds going to purchase bikes for deserving children and young adults, as well as, awarding scholarships to local college students.  Pre-registration is going on now until August 25th at Sunshine Bike Shop (If you are pre-registered, you will be sure to receive a t-shirt for the event.) Download the Registration form here (.pdf file) For any further information, please contact Sheryl Galvin at 881-3035 or 880-1510.
Monday,
September 8		 Springbike
Ride/Cookout		We've decided to cancel this event due to the Labor Day Weekend and the Tour of Missouri.
Look for the Winter Breakfasts to start earlier this year.
Sat-Sun
September 13, 14		 MS Bike RideClever - Joplin - Clever. MS Society — 882-8128 / 800-344-4867 (press 2) approx. 150 miles. total.
Wednesday,
September 17		 5:30 p.m. Advocacy Committee MeetingOffice of Butler, Rosenbury & Partners – Community Room 319 N. Main Ave Take the Elevator to the 3rd Floor BRING A HEALTHY SNACK TO SHARE – soft drinks provided
Saturday,
September 27 		 Big Dam Bridge 100N. Little Rock
Saturday,
October 11		 Maple Leaf RideCarthage
Saturday,
October 18		 BikeMO 2008Holt's Summit
Saturday,
October 25		 Springbike Fall Metric Century 
Sat-Sun,
October 25, 26		 Berryman Epic 2008 - Missouri Endurance Mountain Bike Race Go here for their website with all the details.
 

Special area rides will be published with best available info and linked to that ride’s website.
Please contact them for up-to-date information.

In-State rides will be published with best available info and linked to that ride’s website.
Please contact them for up-to-date information.

Regional and National rides will be published with best available info and linked to that ride’s website.
Please contact them for up-to-date information.

Insurance requires you to be a member of the Springbike bike club to participate in the rides and you must wear a helmet. You will need to show your membership card at the rides For information on joining the club please go to Club News on the menu items at left. There may be a fee for some of the major club rides when sag and food are provided. The majority of the rides are free and no sag is provided. We stress you follow all the laws, ride in single file, be courteous to others, and help promote a positive cycling image in the community. Oh yeah, we do have FUN also.

Disclaimer: There are no provisions for traffic control. These are public roads and you ride at your own risk. The club or individuals are providing information as to where many of our members cycle. We stress that these are public roads and although traffic is usually light there has been no special provisions for your safety. To participate in the club rides helmets are required and you ride at your own risk.

All ride info above is subject to change. Please contact the members of that specific ride to determine current schedules and details. Springbike is not responsible for miscommunication and only provides this information as a service. Thank you.


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