Green Cruise

Saturday August 9, 2014 Ferndale Michigan—check back for the exact location Join us in celebrating the many forms of human-powered transit that help keep you and the planet healthy. Matthew Faraday '13 Green Cruiser of the Year As a bike commuter riding to Beaumont Hospital, he became involved with the Green Team and began working to promote bike commuting to the hospital. He spearheaded a mapping project that led to a cycling route map of South East Oakland County that the hospital printed and distributed. Good Job! Photo by Forester Fotographic Bicycle Rides 8am • 42 mile Detroit RideWe have a fast group 17+ and a slower group 12 to 16mph. Detroit is a great place to ride and this is a great route. Helmets and signed waivers are required, riders must obey all traffic laws, riders under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please download, print, sign and bring the waiver to the ride. Waiver Link 9am • 22 mile Suburban Ride—fast and slow groups Helmets and signed waivers are required, riders must obey all traffic laws, riders under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please download, print, sign and bring the waiver to the ride. Waiver Link 1pm • 4 mile Family ride—easy pace Helmets and signed waivers are required, riders must obey all traffic laws, riders under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please download, print, sign and bring the waiver to the ride. Waiver Link Walk 10am — 5 kilometer historical walk in Ferndale Human-Powered Green Parade 12 Noon • ½ mile Parade on E. 9 Mile Rd. Go Green Crazy • Dress Up in Costumes Decorate Your Bike • Be Creative • Have Fun! Gather on 9 Mile, E. of Woodward, at 11:30 to be in the parade, Attention Groups join in the Green Cruise parade download the form here Just for Fun 10am — 2pm • Crafts from Scraps • Live Music • Face Painting • Sidewalk Chalk • Whirlybird Learn 10am — 2pm • A Healthy Lifestyle & Help Save our Environment Rejuvenate 10am — 2pm • Free Food & Refreshments Tune-up 7:30am — 2pm • Get a Free Bicycle Check-Up! Parking Available If you must drive a car park at: • Coolidge Intermediate, at Bermuda and Drayton • University High school at Paxton and University All events take place in Ferndale located just east of Woodward on 9 Mile Location link Thanks to Our 2013 Community Partners & Sponsors Whitney Lawren wore a lettuce dress in the Green Cruise Parade, photo and dress by Crystal Proxmire Mr. B of the Joy Box Express was at the Green Cruise! Playing his piano on his custom made trike he pedaled across Michigan on. He performed and rode in the parade and the Family ride. Help volunteer at the 2013 Sierra Club Green Cruise! To attend our next meeting, receive Green Cruise updates, or sponsor the Sierra Club Green Cruise, e-mail greencruise@michigan.sierraclub.org Wear Green, Dress Up in Costumes, Decorate Your Bike, Be Creative!

For information or to volunteer please contact: greencruise@ michigan.sierraclub.org Join us on facebook 2012 photos from Metromix! YouTube Parade video Event links: Event location Sponsor Packet Download the Bike Ride Waiver 2013 4 mile Family Ride Route 2013 22 mile Route 2013 42 mile Detroit Route Attention Groups join in the Green Cruise parade download the form here 2011 photos from Metromix!