Macatawa Cycling Club recently made a donation and purchase of 3 Canondale “Police” bikes to the Holland Police Department.

This is part of our ongoing community advocacy and outreach program.  The donation even received a little local press attention and you can read more about it at the two URL’s below.

Lakeshore Press Article on Police Bike Donation
Holland Sentinel Article on Police Bike Donation

The MMC Forums have been shutdown at least temporarily.  As you may know we were overun by innappropriate content being posted in an automated fashion to the site.

Given that the forums have seen very little activity this season, we have opted to simply shut them down until we feel confident that we can control the spam.

In the meantime, please look here for any information and updates about Club rides… weather, road conditions, etc.

Sincerely-
Randy

The 2009 Lake Macatawa Triathlon is right around the corner and they need volunteers to help with bike marshaling duties.  The race takes place on Saturday, June 13, at Howard B Dunton Park in Holland Township.  If you are interested in helping out, contact Darrin Duistermars at  darrind@hct.holland.mi.us.   Thanks.

A Tornado Watch has been issued for Allegan County this evening until 10pm. Per our club’s policy, the Monday Night Ride is canceled tonight. However, ride leaders and some other riders may show up for the ride despite the weather. Understand this may be risky given the potentially hazardous weather. Please think safety first if you decide to go ahead and ride. Take Care.

Macatawa Cycling Club

MCC Thursday Night Tour Ride
Starting June 4

This ride will be for those who would like a more leisurely pace with a little more social interaction.  The pace will be 12-14 mph (closer to 12 at the beginning of the season) with a starting distance of about 16 miles.  We will stay together as a group and there will be no drops.  The route will go through scenic northwest Allegan County and we hope to have fun as well as learn how to ride safely on the roads in a group.  Just before the end of the ride, we will be stopping at Captain Sundae’s on 40th St in Holland for a treat if you wish or just some social time.  As the season progresses, we could add some mileage and maybe stop for a treat at the half way point.  The ride starts at 6:30 pm each Thursday and leaves from The Holland Christian Middle School parking lot on Ottawa St.  When coming from the north,  take the first drive south of 32nd Street.