The Summer Solstice ride will be Wednesday June 19, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at Madeline Bertrand Park. Bring a dish for a potluck after the ride. The club will provide beverages.

We will have leisure rides on Mondays at 6:00 p.m. again this year starting on June 3rd. The ride start will be at Pinhook Park each week. Leisure rides are perfect for new riders, families and anyone who wants ride at slower pace with a group that stays together. The leisure ride takes advantage of access to the bike paths along the river and on the Notre Dame campus. The ride will be 11-12 miles at about 10 mph. You do not need to be a member of the MBA to participate in the leisure ride (or any other MBA ride). The video below is from a 2012 leisure ride.

For the past five years the MBA has partnered with the Bike Michiana Coalition (BMC) to purchase bike helmets and conduct bike safety training for third graders in South Bend elementary schools. Based on the club's solid financial position the MBA board voted this spring to significantly increase our contribution to this program. The MBA's $3,000 contribution will fund 300 helmets. The BMC contributed $5,000 to this effort. If you would like to help with the helmet distribution and safety training contact Judy Lee.

A 17 minute video with photos from MBA events in 2012 was presented at the MBA Banquet in January. If you missed the banquet or would like to see the video again it is now available on Vimeo. You will need a password to view the video. Kristin has sent an e-mail with the password to all current MBA members. If you are an active member and did not receive the password send an email to info@mbabike.com and we will send it to you.