Amigo Bike Michiana for MCC
August 28-30, 2026
Join other bicycle enthusiasts of all skill levels for an enjoyable experience of pedaling the beautiful lake and farmland region of southern Michigan and northern Indiana, through rolling and flat terrain. Surrounding the bike rides there will be fellowship, worship, and other activities at Amigo.
Bike Michiana Project: Climate Adaptation in Bangladesh
Money raised by riders and corporate sponsors in 2026 will support climate adaptation projects in Bangladesh through Mennonite Central Committee. Be a part of the solutions for vulnerable families struggling to overcome increased floods and storms impacting their communities in Bangladesh. Peter Martin recently returned from a MCC Learning Tour to Bangladesh and will share photos and stories on Saturday evening at 7pm of the exciting ways MCC partners are assisting these threatened communities to adapt to increasing uncertainty around the impact of climate change on agriculture and animal production in this country of deltas where floods are common.
Bike Michiana Project: Climate Adaptation in Bangladesh
Money raised by riders and corporate sponsors in 2026 will support climate adaptation projects in Bangladesh through Mennonite Central Committee. Be a part of the solutions for vulnerable families struggling to overcome increased floods and storms impacting their communities in Bangladesh. Peter Martin recently returned from a MCC Learning Tour to Bangladesh and will share photos and stories on Saturday evening at 7pm of the exciting ways MCC partners are assisting these threatened communities to adapt to increasing uncertainty around the impact of climate change on agriculture and animal production in this country of deltas where floods are common.
New this year!We are excited to announce that this year we are planning to include some alternate activities and family components to the program.
This year's schedule will include alternate activity options for children ages 0-15, some of which will be fully staffed by Amigo while the adults can ride, and others that require one adult's supervision per family group. We are also offering alternate activities for anyone else who wants to be a part of them - young, old, and in between! Accommodations Lodging will be in the cozy cabins of Amigo Centre with bicycle storage in the pavilion. Lodging may be upgraded for the weekend to the Retreat Center for an additional fee. What to Bring Bedding for bunk beds, towels, toiletries, clothing, bicycles, extra tubes, water bottles, helmets (mandatory) and the balance due, plus additional donations. Linens provided with Retreat Center upgrade only. Pillows and blankets, as well as sheets and towels, are not included at cabins. A linen package may be purchased for $25 per person. Tentative Schedule for 2026
Friday, August 28 3-8 pm Registration 3 pm Optional Ride (route not provided) 6-7 pm Optional dinner at Amigo ($17) 7 pm Welcome Gathering 7:45 pm Popcorn Campfire & Apple Cider Saturday, August 29 (50 mile ride for the full route) 8 am Breakfast at Amigo 9 am Ride begins Youth ages 9-15 go with parent to Pumpkinvine Trail for morning ride Children ages 0-8 have programming at Amigo 12:30 pm Lunch in Shipshewana (children 0-8 will have lunch provided at Amigo) Afternoon Adult Ride Alternate activities at Amigo for all ages (children accompanied by caregiver): Disc Golf Tournament Pontoon Rides Scavenger Hunt Free Time 5:15 Making Bicycle-churned Ice Cream 6 pm Dinner 7 pm MCC presentation - Peter Martin 8 pm Campfire & Sharing Stories from the day - Activities Center Fire Circle Sunday, August 30 (20-50 mile ride) 7 am Breakfast at Amigo 7:30 am Worship at Amigo 8:30 am Ride Begins Children and Youth Activities at Amigo 12 pm Lunch in Mendon (Children and Youth lunch at Amigo) Afternoon Ride / Return to Amigo (Depart) |
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Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), a worldwide ministry of Anabaptist churches, shares God’s love and compassion for all in the name of Christ by responding to basic human needs and working for peace and justice. MCC envisions communities worldwide in right relationship with God, one another and creation. MCC celebrated its centennial year in 2020.
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Registration fees offset Amigo Centre's cost of coordinating and hosting the event. All additional funds and donations raised by the participants go to support MCC's project.
Since this is a fundraiser, riders are encouraged to collect additional donations to support MCC's "Bangladesh Climate Adaptation". Donation checks should be made out to MCC with Bike Michiana in the memo line. |