Join us in celebrating the many forms of human-powered transit that help keep you and the planet healthy.
The Green Cruise takes place in Downtown Ferndale and is a wonderful way for the community to get together on a special day to “Be a Solution to Stop Pollution.”
The festivities begin with an 8am, 40 mile Detroit Bike Ride, and a 9am, 22 miles Birmingham Bike Ride. At noon, the 5 mile Ferndale Family Ride starts off the Green Parade, where we celebrate all forms of human-powered transit: walking, running, biking, skateboarding, rollerblading and many more. Wear green, dress up in costumes, decorate your bike, be creative, go “green-crazy”! All events start or take place in the “Green Alley” at the corner of Planavon and Withington streets, west of Woodward and north of 9 Mile Rd.
The Green Alley also offers many other events from 10am to 3pm. Back by popular demand are the rock-climbing tower and there will also be bicyclists, skateboarders and rollerbladers demonstrating some wild stunts. Plus several green-friendly activities for the kids including “art from scraps” and face-painting. The food area has been expanded to offer more samples of healthy snacks and beverages. Let’s not forget everyone’s favorite — getting a free chair massage! Once again there will be complimentary bicycle check-ups and a free bike corral to park you bicycle while you enjoy the event. Plus lots of fun bicycle contests and prizes! The Green Alley also has an area for local environmentally-conscious businesses to display and discuss their services and products, as well as green-friendly community groups sharing information about how we can all help to protect our environment and support the local community!
Take the Green Cruise Pledge: “In an effort to be a solution to stop pollution — I promise to use human-powered transit as much as possible.”
Green Cruise Hotline: 248.709.9301 or email greencruise@michigan.sierraclub.org. Follow us on Facebook – Green Cruise Ferndale Michigan or visit www.sierraclub.org/greencruise
• 8am – 40 mile Detroit Bike Ride from Ferndale to Downtown Detroit and back
• 9am – 22 mile Birmingham Bike Ride from Ferndale to Birmingham and back via Royal Oak
• 12pm – 5 mile Family Bike Ride in and around Ferndale – starts with the Green Parade!
• 12pm – Parade join as we celebrate green forms of transit with a ½ mile parade – Dress Up in Costumes – Decorate Your Bike – Be Creative – Have Fun! Gather in the Green Alley at 11:30 to be in the parade.
• 10am – 3pm Green Alley – free healthy food & refreshments, free massages, eco-friendly business and community groups gather to share and educate.
Children’s Area – Crafts from Scraps – Face Painting – Sidewalk Chalk – Plus More!
Climbing Tower – Test your skills on the 25′ climbing tower.
Bike Corral – Store your bike in our secure area.
Bicyclists, Skateboarders, Rollerbladers, BMXers perform demos & tricks – plus prizes!
See you Saturday August 13th in Downtown Ferndale!
Source: FESC
