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Springbike is a local club whose purpose is to promote
enjoyable safe cycling for its members and community.


Springbike Bicycle Club - Box 9823
  Springfield, Missouri 65801

Rides/Events Calendar     

Note that starting times are when the rides start.Hammer it!

Weeknight Regular Local Rides with Springbike Bike Club - Beginning with Daylight Savings time on March 10 - Rides start at 5:00 for March, 6:00 for April-September 21. See all of you in the Spring with the start of Daylight Savings Time.

Weeknight Beginner Local Rides with Springbike Bike Club - Beginning with Daylight Savings time on March 10 - Slower-paced rides start at 5:00 for March, 6:00 for April-September. All rides will have a designated ride leader who will insure that no one gets left behind! They will show you many tips for riding effectively and safely. Look for them at the start.

St. John’s Seniors Leisure Bicycling Club, in cooperation with Ozark Greenways and Springbike starts its Friday 2009 rides on April 10. For the entire Friday schedule, download this .doc file or this .pdf file.

The “Pedal Group” sponsors Sunday rides in cooperation with Springbike from Water Mill Church of Christ, 3020 N Barnes Ave (just north of I-44). Ryan Faust is the ride leader, cell phone number 522-8023. For the entire schedule, download this .doc file or this .pdf file.

These are a chance for club members to meet and ride but there is no traffic control. Children should not ride without an adult and you must wear a helmet. Ride defensively and remember your actions reflect the club and all cyclists.

The Springbike Ride Coordinator is Bill Hill - Questions? Call Bill at 569-5366 or Send mail to Bill

Please do contact us with additions/corrections/deletions.

Wednesday,
July 1
 5:30 p.m.Skills and Drills -- Bike Handling Classes Smith Glynn Callaway, 3231 S National (Enter from National and west on Walnut Lawn) - Sharpen up your 'on the road' skills. The trainer is Ken Norton who is a USA Cycling certified coach. RSVP to 864-9891
Saturday,
July 4
 7:00 a.m. Tour de Loco Mt. Vernon. 100 & 67 mile starts at 7:00 am 37, 28 & 10 mile starts at 7:30 am - $20 cost thru June 26, $25 after June 26 - More info www.locozoomos.com
Saturday,
July 11
 Tornado Alley 110 Joplin - 30, 50, 77, 110 mile options. Details here.
Monday,
July 13
 Springbike CookoutFollows Monday Night Training ride
Saturday,
July 18
 7:00 a.m. MS Training Ride50-60 miles. - Monett South Park Hwy 30 & 60 Intersection  -  MS Society—882-8128 / 800-344-4867 (press 2)
Saturday,
July 25
 7:00 a.m. MS Pancake Ride20, 30 & 50 mile options -  Wilson's Creek 5/6 School 4035 W. Weaver Road  Battlefield -  MS Society—882-8128 / 800-344-4867 (press 2)
Saturday,
August 1
 7:00 a.m. MS Training Ride 38, 50 mile options - Elwood Church 1440 N. State  Highway AB - MS Society—882-8128 / 800-344-4867 (press 2)
Saturday,
August 8
 7:00 a.m. Tour de Cox26 or 62 miles. $10 fee. The Meyer Center 3545 S. National Contact Sheryl DeBoer at Meyer Center/CoxHealth
Saturday,
August 22
 7:00 a.m. Bike to Battle Cancer  15, 32, 62 mile options. $25 fee. Finley River Park 205 North First Street Ozark  - Contact American Cancer Society (Allison Kraft)
Saturday,
August 22
 7:00 a.m. Svitak Freedom RideJoplin, Mo. - 10,25, 62.5 mile rides $33 early reg and $38 late, Web site.
Saturday,
August 22
 9:30 p.m. Moonlight Ride (Discovery Center) 7 and 14 mile options. Discovery Center 438 E. St. Louis St. - You must have lights!
Monday,
August 10
 Springbike CookoutFollows Monday Night Training ride
August 15 Tiger TriathlonRepublic
August 29 Hotter 'n Hell Hundred 
September 5 Gorilla CenturyPittsburg, KS  (details TBA)
Saturday,
September 12
 Kevin Umlauf Celebrate Life Ride25, 50 & 70 mile options. First Baptist Church Corner of FF & Weaver, Battlefield.
Monday,
September 14
 Springbike CookoutFollows Monday Night Training ride
September 19-20 MS Bike Ride 
September 26 Big Dam Bridge 100North Little Rock. Web site.
Saturday,
October 3
 Springbike Fall Metric Century 
Saturday,
October 10
 Maple Leaf RideCarthage. Web site.
Saturday,
October 17
 9:00 a.m. BikeMO 2009 Fall Foliage Extravaganza  Holt’s Summit, Missouri. Web site.
Saturday,
October 24
 Tour de Bass 
October 24, 25 8:00 a.m. Missouri Endurance MTB Tour and RaceTour on the 24th, race on the 25th. Limited to 150 riders. Steelville Missouri at Bass River resorts. Entry fee. Details.
Sunday,
November 1
 Daylight Savings Time ends 
Monday,
November 2
 Springbike Board Meeting 
Saturday,
November 7
 Springbike's Breakfasts restart 
Saturday,
November 7
 10:00 a.m. Chrono Ride ChallengeJoplin, Mo. ...like no other biking event you have ever tried! It is a 3 part challenge, (endurance, sprint, and climb) all based on time. Endurance, Sprint, and Climb competition An optional tire changing challenge A Kids ride. Web site.
Monday,
November 9
 Springbike's Regular meetings restart 
Saturday,
December 7
 Springbike Breakfast 
Saturday,
December 12
 Springbike Christmas PartyLibrary Center - S. Campbell
    
 

Special area rides will be published with best available info and linked to that ride’s website.
Please contact them for up-to-date information.

In-State rides will be published with best available info and linked to that ride’s website.
Please contact them for up-to-date information.

Regional and National rides will be published with best available info and linked to that ride’s website.
Please contact them for up-to-date information.


Insurance requires you to be a member of the Springbike bike club to participate in the rides and you must wear a helmet. You will need to show your membership card at the rides For information on joining the club please go to Club News on the menu items at left. There may be a fee for some of the major club rides when sag and food are provided. The majority of the rides are free and no sag is provided. We stress you follow all the laws, ride in single file, be courteous to others, and help promote a positive cycling image in the community. Oh yeah, we do have FUN also.

Disclaimer: There are no provisions for traffic control. These are public roads and you ride at your own risk. The club or individuals are providing information as to where many of our members cycle. We stress that these are public roads and although traffic is usually light there has been no special provisions for your safety. To participate in the club rides helmets are required and you ride at your own risk.

All ride info above is subject to change. Please contact the members of that specific ride to determine current schedules and details. Springbike is not responsible for miscommunication and only provides this information as a service. Thank you.


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