Monday | 6:00PM Distance: 12-18 miles Pace: 12-15MPH Bike Recommendation: Road, Mountain, Hybrid, Pedal Assist Every Monday we ride for ice cream! The destination changes but it is always fun. Join us at Mike’s Team Active Bikes at 6:00 to roll with us.
Tuesday | 6:00PM Distance: 18 miles Pace: 15-18 mph Bike Recommendation: Road, Pedal Assist This ride is a conversation pace for 6 miles followed by 6 miles as a self-timed time trial, and then we regroup a cool down ride back to the shop. All Levels are welcome. This is a great entry into bike fitness and a fun way to see your progress over the season
Meet at Fort Custer mountain bike trailhead. Distance: 8 miles (Loop 2 optional, 16 miles total) Pace: No-Drop Bike Recommendation: Mountain Wednesday | 6:30PM Come join us every Wednesday for an inclusive mountain bike. This is a no-drop ride with a riding group for all levels for fun that starts in the Mountain Bike staging area. No matter your skill level, come out and ride with us!
Thursday | 6:00PM Distance: 18 - 33 Miles Pace: 14-18 mph Bike Recommendation: Road, Pedal Assist This road ride has several groups at several distances and paces for all riders. Join us!
The Battle Creek Half Marathon and 5k is Battle Creek's only half marathon. With a unique course that lets runners run on airport runways, through the festival grounds of the Field of Flight, and through the quiet neighborhoods of Battle Creek and the Goguac Lake area. The Battle Creek Half Marathon and 5k is a culmination of the running community of Battle Creek and brings hundreds of participants and spectators from both near and far. We are excited to be bringing the Battle Creek Half Marathon and 5k to the area for the 5th year. Half Marathon registration includes: event t-shirt finish line beer (over 21 only) finisher's medal free event photos 2 wristbands and a parking pass to the Field of Flight 5k registration includes: event t-shirt finish line beer (over 21 only) finisher's medal free event photos 1 wristband and a parking pass to the Field of Flight Half Marathon and 5k VIRTUAL Registrations: Virtual events will include bibs, medals and t-shirts. Please note, in order to get participant packets shipped in a timely manner, registration for the virtual event will close earlier than the in-person event. Shipping for virtual packets is included in the registration cost Please […]
Monday | 6:00PM Distance: 12-18 miles Pace: 12-15MPH Bike Recommendation: Road, Mountain, Hybrid, Pedal Assist Every Monday we ride for ice cream! The destination changes but it is always fun. Join us at Mike’s Team Active Bikes at 6:00 to roll with us.
Tuesday | 6:00PM Distance: 18 miles Pace: 15-18 mph Bike Recommendation: Road, Pedal Assist This ride is a conversation pace for 6 miles followed by 6 miles as a self-timed time trial, and then we regroup a cool down ride back to the shop. All Levels are welcome. This is a great entry into bike fitness and a fun way to see your progress over the season
Meet at Fort Custer mountain bike trailhead. Distance: 8 miles (Loop 2 optional, 16 miles total) Pace: No-Drop Bike Recommendation: Mountain Wednesday | 6:30PM Come join us every Wednesday for an inclusive mountain bike. This is a no-drop ride with a riding group for all levels for fun that starts in the Mountain Bike staging area. No matter your skill level, come out and ride with us!
Thursday | 6:00PM Distance: 18 - 33 Miles Pace: 14-18 mph Bike Recommendation: Road, Pedal Assist This road ride has several groups at several distances and paces for all riders. Join us!
Event Schedule: 7:30 am - 9:00 am: Unload vessels Kayak/Canoe Drop Off: Wagner & Emmett Linear Park 795 Wagner Dr., Battle Creek 7:30 am - 9:15 am: Check In Check in and park vehicle: 15 Carlyle St., Battle Creek 9:30 am: Shuttle to launch site Shuttle bus departs for launch site (travel time 10 min) 9:45 am: Arrive at launch site Safety talk, photo, brief water quality overview 10:15 am: Launch into river Paddle length approx. 1.5 hrs 11:30 am - 1:00 pm: Depart river Music Lunch provided for registered paddlers @ food truck 1:00 pm: Event concludes Visit kalamazooriver.org to learn more and to register.
ABOUT THIS EVENT: The Battle Creek YMCA proudly presents the 96th Goguac Lake Swim which will take place at Goguac Lake (Willard Beach). Participants will swim 1.15 miles in open water, with times being recorded for overall and age bracket winners. Proceeds from the event will go to help teach kids to swim in our local YMCA "Begin to Swim Program". LOCATION: Goguac Lake: Capital Avenue SW at George “B” Place Willard Beach, Battle Creek, MI US 49015 RACE TIME: 200 Yd Short Course - 8:00 am (Only for kids 16 years and under) 1.15 Mile - 8:30 am 750 M - 8:40 am REGISTRATION: Early registration: By July 1, 2023 (shirt guaranteed) Online registration closes July 06, 2023 (11:59 pm) Late/Same Day Registrations will be allowed. $5.00 INCREASE PRICING FOR EACH EVENT ONLINE REGISTRATION: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/BattleCreek/TheYMCAGoguacLakeSwim COST: 1.15 Mile Swim: $40 750M Swim: $30 200 Yard Short Course: $20 Tee Shirts To be guaranteed a Tee Shirt, participants must register by July 1st (11:59 pm). Extra shirts will be ordered but will be given out on race day on a "First Come, First Serve" basis. Race Contact Info If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race […]
Save the date for the Youth Village 5k Run/Walk. Learn more and register at: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/BattleCreek/TheYouthVillage5KRunWalk
Monday | 6:00PM Distance: 12-18 miles Pace: 12-15MPH Bike Recommendation: Road, Mountain, Hybrid, Pedal Assist Every Monday we ride for ice cream! The destination changes but it is always fun. Join us at Mike’s Team Active Bikes at 6:00 to roll with us.
Tuesday | 6:00PM Distance: 18 miles Pace: 15-18 mph Bike Recommendation: Road, Pedal Assist This ride is a conversation pace for 6 miles followed by 6 miles as a self-timed time trial, and then we regroup a cool down ride back to the shop. All Levels are welcome. This is a great entry into bike fitness and a fun way to see your progress over the season
Meet at Fort Custer mountain bike trailhead. Distance: 8 miles (Loop 2 optional, 16 miles total) Pace: No-Drop Bike Recommendation: Mountain Wednesday | 6:30PM Come join us every Wednesday for an inclusive mountain bike. This is a no-drop ride with a riding group for all levels for fun that starts in the Mountain Bike staging area. No matter your skill level, come out and ride with us!
Thursday | 6:00PM Distance: 18 - 33 Miles Pace: 14-18 mph Bike Recommendation: Road, Pedal Assist This road ride has several groups at several distances and paces for all riders. Join us!
The Cereal City Triathlon & Duathlon showcases the City of Battle Creek and its amenities. The event is hosted at the beautiful Willard Beach on Goguac Lake. With a flat and fast course, the Cereal City Triathlon and Duathlon is a great course to set your personal best. The course and event is perfect for beginners and experienced athletes looking for good competition, great views, and some sweet swag! The Cereal City Triathlon and Duathlon offers a sprint triathlon, a super sprint triathlon (ages 9-18) and a duathlon. All events can be done solo or as a relay of two or three people. Super Sprint Distances: Swim 400 meters, Bike 10K (6 miles), Run approx. 3K (2 miles) Sprint Distances: Swim 500 meters, Bike 20K (12 miles), Run 5K (3.1 miles) Duathlon Distances: Run approx. 3K (2miles), Bike 20K (12 miles), Run 5K (3.1 miles) This is one of the best courses around for a sprint distance triathlon, duathlon, or relay. Training Groups: Are you looking for a group to train with for the triathlon/duathlon? You are in luck! Follow this link to join one of the Cereal City Athletics Triathlon/Duathlon Training groups. The groups meet weekly in the months […]
Monday | 6:00PM Distance: 12-18 miles Pace: 12-15MPH Bike Recommendation: Road, Mountain, Hybrid, Pedal Assist Every Monday we ride for ice cream! The destination changes but it is always fun. Join us at Mike’s Team Active Bikes at 6:00 to roll with us.
Tuesday | 6:00PM Distance: 18 miles Pace: 15-18 mph Bike Recommendation: Road, Pedal Assist This ride is a conversation pace for 6 miles followed by 6 miles as a self-timed time trial, and then we regroup a cool down ride back to the shop. All Levels are welcome. This is a great entry into bike fitness and a fun way to see your progress over the season
Meet at Fort Custer mountain bike trailhead. Distance: 8 miles (Loop 2 optional, 16 miles total) Pace: No-Drop Bike Recommendation: Mountain Wednesday | 6:30PM Come join us every Wednesday for an inclusive mountain bike. This is a no-drop ride with a riding group for all levels for fun that starts in the Mountain Bike staging area. No matter your skill level, come out and ride with us!
Thursday | 6:00PM Distance: 18 - 33 Miles Pace: 14-18 mph Bike Recommendation: Road, Pedal Assist This road ride has several groups at several distances and paces for all riders. Join us!
Monday | 6:00PM Distance: 12-18 miles Pace: 12-15MPH Bike Recommendation: Road, Mountain, Hybrid, Pedal Assist Every Monday we ride for ice cream! The destination changes but it is always fun. Join us at Mike’s Team Active Bikes at 6:00 to roll with us.
Tuesday | 6:00PM Distance: 18 miles Pace: 15-18 mph Bike Recommendation: Road, Pedal Assist This ride is a conversation pace for 6 miles followed by 6 miles as a self-timed time trial, and then we regroup a cool down ride back to the shop. All Levels are welcome. This is a great entry into bike fitness and a fun way to see your progress over the season
Meet at Fort Custer mountain bike trailhead. Distance: 8 miles (Loop 2 optional, 16 miles total) Pace: No-Drop Bike Recommendation: Mountain Wednesday | 6:30PM Come join us every Wednesday for an inclusive mountain bike. This is a no-drop ride with a riding group for all levels for fun that starts in the Mountain Bike staging area. No matter your skill level, come out and ride with us!
Thursday | 6:00PM Distance: 18 - 33 Miles Pace: 14-18 mph Bike Recommendation: Road, Pedal Assist This road ride has several groups at several distances and paces for all riders. Join us!
Monday | 6:00PM Distance: 12-18 miles Pace: 12-15MPH Bike Recommendation: Road, Mountain, Hybrid, Pedal Assist Every Monday we ride for ice cream! The destination changes but it is always fun. Join us at Mike’s Team Active Bikes at 6:00 to roll with us.
Tuesday | 6:00PM Distance: 18 miles Pace: 15-18 mph Bike Recommendation: Road, Pedal Assist This ride is a conversation pace for 6 miles followed by 6 miles as a self-timed time trial, and then we regroup a cool down ride back to the shop. All Levels are welcome. This is a great entry into bike fitness and a fun way to see your progress over the season
Meet at Fort Custer mountain bike trailhead. Distance: 8 miles (Loop 2 optional, 16 miles total) Pace: No-Drop Bike Recommendation: Mountain Wednesday | 6:30PM Come join us every Wednesday for an inclusive mountain bike. This is a no-drop ride with a riding group for all levels for fun that starts in the Mountain Bike staging area. No matter your skill level, come out and ride with us!
Thursday | 6:00PM Distance: 18 - 33 Miles Pace: 14-18 mph Bike Recommendation: Road, Pedal Assist This road ride has several groups at several distances and paces for all riders. Join us!