Upcoming Poky Pedals – August 2015

The next few Bike Fun events with Poky Pedaling Stevens Point are described below. Click here for the complete list of 2015 Poky Pedals.

All Poky Pedals are free. Some will stop at stores selling food or other items – whether or not you buy anything is up to you, but bring cash if you want to make a purchase.

If the weather is threatening, check the PPSP blog posts, Twitter, or call 715-254-5817 for the latest updates.

August 5 Wednesday
Poky Pizza Pedal
Meet at 5:15 PM at Point Area Bike Service (1311 Strongs Ave), ride at 5:30 PM
Free air in your tires, followed by a slow 4 mile urban loop ride
Ends at a downtown pizza place for enjoying food, beverage, and socializing
Click here for more info about this monthly Bike Fun event

August 11 Tuesday
Poky Pedaling Potluck Picnic
Meet at 5:15 PM at Goerke Park near entrance to pool, ride at 5:30 PM
Slow under 5 mile ride to a mystery park location – different on each ride
Bring food or drink to share (no alcohol)
Plates/utensils/cups are provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own
Return ride to Goerke Park around dusk – front light and rear reflector/light encouraged
Click here for more info about this monthly Bike Fun event

August 15 Saturday (rain date: August 16 Sunday)
Poke-Around Ride – Plover North
Meet at 12:45 PM at Little Plover River Park near tennis courts, ride at 1 PM
A scenic, historical, and whimsical exploration of our urban landscape. We’ll ride around the northern part of the Village of Plover where we’ll discover a secret miniature golf spot, a DNR fishery area, and the most elegant cul-de-sac in the county. A slow 12-mile loop bicycle ride on calm streets and non-motorized paths. We have an option to make a rest stop about halfway through, so you are welcome to bring a snack to enjoy there.

August 21 Friday
TGIF Dessert Ride
Meet at 7 PM at Stevens Point downtown square, ride at 7:15 PM
A 3-mile evening ride along the Wisconsin River to Bukolt Park and back
Ends at a dessert place close to our starting location
Front light and rear reflector/light encouraged
Click here for more info about this monthly Bike Fun event
If an event prevents us from meeting on the square, look for us one block north in the MSTC parking lot