Join bicyclists from throughout Southeast Michigan for the 2025 Sierra Club 20th Annual GREEN CRUISE!
Register here: [
https://www.bikereg.com/green-cruise]
The rides:
8am 41-mile to Belle Isle and back
9am 22-mile to Birmingham and back
When:
Saturday, August 9th, 2025
Start and stop point for both rides:
Ferndale Project Brewery, 567 Livernois, Ferndale, MI 48220
Tickets:
Pre-paid tickets for either ride is $20 (no fee)
Day-of-event tickets are $25 (no fee) payable cash or credit card
7:30 am – 9am: Free snacks provided by the Sierra Club; coffee for sale by Ferndale Project.
The Sierra Club waiver is part of online registration or filled out day-of-event.
Rain-or-shine; there is no rain date.
Pace for the 8am 41-mile ride
17+ mph 1st group
14-16 mph 2nd group
Please do not join the 17+ mph group if you are not a highly accomplished bicyclist. If you have doubts about riding with the 17+ group, please consult the ride leader BEFORE the ride starts.
Pace for the 9am 22-mile ride
12 mph
Register here: [
https://www.bikereg.com/green-cruise]
The 2025 rides will be like the 2024 rides.
To access the 2024 8am 41-mile Belle Isle route on Strava, search 2024 Green Cruise 41mi (7/31/2024) [
https://www.strava.com/routes/2937393136067465306]
To access the 2024 9am 22-mile route to Birmingham on Strava, search 2024 Green Cruise 22mi (8/1/2024) [
https://www.strava.com/routes/3254536107164802386]
If you sign up online for the incorrect ride, don't worry. Simply join the intended ride.
The Green Cruise will:
-Recognize the 2025 Green Cruiser of the Year
-Raise funds for the Blue Heron Headwaters Conservancy, a non-profit safeguarding the headwaters of the Flint, Clinton, Shiawassee, and Huron Rivers since 1972 [
https://www.blueheronheadwaters.org/](
https://www.blueheronheadwaters.org/)
-Provide free pre-ride repairs from Sullivan’s Continental Bike Shop
-Provide competent ride leadership and a no-drop ride
-Provide two snack stops for the 41-mile ride and one snack stop for the 22-mile ride.
Free Parking:
There is no metered parking around Project Ferndale.
Parking is available at the First United Methodist Church of Ferndale, 22331 Woodward Ave (at Leroy) Ferndale, MI 48220, one mile from Project Ferndale. Restrooms will be open at First United Methodist Church.
Green Cruise on Facebook [
https://www.facebook.com/GreenCruise/](
https://www.facebook.com/GreenCruise/)
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support green transportation and enjoy an active day of cycling with like-minded individuals. Grab your tickets now and let's pedal towards a greener future!
Experienced ride leaders are needed to help lead the 22-mile ride. Contact Jerry Hasspacher
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Questions about the rides may be directed to Jerry Hasspacher at
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Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Ferndale, Sports events in Ferndale.
