Biking

Bicycles are often used by people seeking to improve their fitness and cardiovascular health. Also, bicycles provide numerous benefits compared to motor vehicles, including exercise, an alternative to the use of fossil fuels, no air or noise pollution, much reduced traffic congestion and likelihood of causing a fatality, easier parking, greater maneuverability, and access to both roads and paths.

Jackson Bike Swap 2013

Submitted by scott on Mon, 04/29/2013 - 10:11am
Event Start Date: 
Sat, 05/11/2013 - 10:00am

Got an attic full of bike parts you need to get rid of?  Or a bikes that your kids have outgrown?  Want to hang with the bike crowd in Jackson?

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Grass Lake Group Commute

Submitted by scott on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 11:37am
Event Start Date: 
Fri, 08/16/2013 - 7:00am

Out final group commute of the summer leaves from the train station in Grass Lake.  Many people commute from the east side of the county into the city.  This 11.5-mile ride down Page Ave. gives you a chance to try out biking to work in a comfortable group setting.

High Heel Bike Ride

Submitted by scott on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 11:33am
Event Start Date: 
Fri, 07/19/2013 - 12:00pm

We often hear from people who think that the professional dress required for their job excludes them from Smart Commuting.  This ride is a fun way to show that you can look good and ride a bike.  Men and women are invited to dress in their finest outfits and join this short, lunch-time ride through downtown Jackson.  

Falling Waters Group Commute (and Coffee with the Chamber)

Submitted by scott on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 11:26am
Event Start Date: 
Fri, 07/19/2013 - 8:00am

The peace and quiet of an early morning ride on the Falling Waters Trail is a great way to get focused and ready for work.  Join us for some friendly conversation and great scenery as we ride the trail from Concord to downtown as a warm-up for the work day.  

Breakfast Bike Rally and Leader Ride

Submitted by scott on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 10:53am
Event Start Date: 
Fri, 05/17/2013 - 7:30am

 

Smart Commute Morning Meet-Up

Submitted by scott on Mon, 04/22/2013 - 11:58am
Event Start Date: 
Fri, 05/17/2013 - 7:00am

 

Join Smart Commute 2013

Posted by scott | Filed under:
Apr 22 2013

 

With winter finally behind us (fingers crossed!), it's time to start thinking about getting out and enjoying the warmer weather.  And your trip to work is a great place to start!  Join the Fitness Council and our partners in fitting a little physical activity into your work day during Smart Commute 2013.

FREE - Safe Family Bike Riding Classes

Submitted by lynae on Mon, 04/15/2013 - 10:04pm
Event Start Date: 
Thu, 04/18/2013 - 6:00pm
Thu, 04/25/2013 - 6:00pm
Thu, 05/02/2013 - 6:00pm
Thu, 05/09/2013 - 6:00pm
Thu, 05/16/2013 - 6:00pm
Thu, 05/23/2013 - 6:00pm
Thu, 05/30/2013 - 6:00pm
Thu, 06/06/2013 - 6:00pm

 

Safe Family Bike Rides in Grass Lake Begin April 18 (Free!!)

Class Dates: Thursdays, April 18th-June 6th, 2013

Time: 6pm at the parking lot on the east side of the Grass Lake HS

 

Instructed by Ruth Riedeman, League of American Bicyclists (LAB) 

cycling instructor. Ruth is the President of the Cascades Cycling Club.

This is an 8 week group ride for parents and their 

Jackson Bike Swap 2013 is coming!

Posted by scott | Filed under:
Apr 8 2013

 

Got an attic full of bike parts you need to get rid of?  Or a bikes that your kids have outgrown?

Wrench & Roll Finale!

Submitted by lynae on Sat, 03/16/2013 - 6:44pm
Event Start Date: 
Mon, 03/25/2013 - 5:00pm

Wrench & Roll Finale!  

Monday, March 25th from 5:00-8:00pm