Have great fellowship with members of your council by providing a bike ride at your local park. (Our MSC Brotherhood and Christian Ed. Ministries are planning a bike ride and picnic later this year. Members will be dusting off their bikes for the great get-together!)

Your event does not need to be a big expense. Just offer hot dogs, punch, and chips. Announce to members that they can bring their lawn chairs and games. Your council might want to bring a large grill and tell members they can throw their own meats on “the pit”. The bike ride and picnic can be for ages 8 to 88. Everybody does not have to ride. Non-riders can stay at your designated picnic area. Whether riding or not, there is guaranteed to be lots of fun and fellowship!

Here’s How It’s Done:

Pick a “bike day” and ask your church announcer to announce the date, time, and location.

Work with a promotional committee to brainstorm unique ways to get the word out.

Suggested times can be on a Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Once bike riders are assembled give safety rules, riding times, and routing information.

Maybe plan two, 30-minute bike rides: one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

Have a crew serving hot dogs, punch, and chips at the “finish line”.

Don’t forget to bring the horse shoes, volleyball, and games for non-bike riders.

Get bike riders’ names, phone numbers, and other information to plan for future riding dates.

Set aside some time to make brief upcoming announcements to council members.

Invite a family member or co-worker to the event.

Be safe!