Annual Green Cruise from Ferndale: 2 Bike Rides: Detroit and Northern Suburbs

REGISTER HERE: https://www.bikereg.com/green-cruise

THE RIDES: Saturday, August 9, 2025
-8am 41-mile to Belle Isle and back; Pace- 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.
-9am 22-mile to Birmingham and back; Pace - 12 mph
-Start and stop point for both rides: Ferndale Project Brewery, 567 Livernois, Ferndale, MI 4822

TICKETS:
-Pre-paid tickets for either ride are $20 (no fee);
-Day-of-event tickets are $25 (no fee) payable by cash or credit card
-Register here: https://www.bikereg.com/green-cruise

DETAILS/INFORMATION:
-The Sierra Club liability waiver is part of online registration or filled out day-of-event.
-Rain-or-shine; there is no rain date.
-41-mile Belle Isle route on Strava will be similar to the 2024 route. Look for the ride named 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 2025 Green Cruiser of the Year will be recognized
-Free pre-ride repairs provided by Sullivan’s Continental Bike Shop
-Competent ride leadership and a no-drop ride
-Are you an experienced ride leader who can help lead the 22-mile ride? Contact Jerry Hasspacher [jhasspac@gmail.com](mailto:jhasspac@gmail.com)

BEFORE-EVENT SNACKS AND COFFEE:
-7:30 am: snacks provided by the Sierra Club
-Ferndale Project will have coffee for sale.

GREEN CRUISE IS A FUNDRAISER FOR BLUE HERON HEADWATERS CONSERVANCY: a non-profit safeguarding the headwaters of the Flint, Clinton, Shiawassee, and Huron Rivers since 1972 https://www.blueheronheadwaters.org/

FREE PARKING:
-There is no metered parking around Project Ferndale.
-Parking is also available at the First United Methodist Church of Ferndale, 22331 Woodward Ave (at Leroy) Ferndale, MI 48220, one mile from Project Ferndale.

GREEN CRUISE ON FACEBOOK 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!

All questions may be directed to Jerry Hasspacher at [jhasspac@gmail.com](mailto:jhasspac@gmail.com)