Blue Island Bicycle Club

Christmas Light Parade 2011

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:05:56 MST

If you haven't experienced the annual Light Parade in our city, you've missed something special. This year was no exception.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8nFca5peNA&feature=youtu.be

Short YouTube video (49 seconds) of the Friday Night Bike Crew (an offshoot of the Blue Island Bike Club), just before heading out for the parade on Sat. Dec. 3rd, 2011.

Veterans Day Parade- 2011

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:22:44 MST

On Saturday, November 12, 2011, a huge crowd showed up to support the service of our military troops and our Veterans, by coming to see the wonderful parade held in their honor in Blue Island.

Pullman to Beaubien Woods ride

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:57:49 MDT

Sunday, June 12th, 10am - Historic Pullman to beautiful Beaubien Woods Bike Ride!

Blue Island highlighted in the magazine OnEarth!

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:24:49 MST

Here's the link: http://www.onearth.org/article/redrawing-the-american-city

Be sure to check it out. The first part of the article is about Prairie Crossing, but then there is a big part on Blue Island. The article speaks to the importance of better, more sustainable urban design.

Festival of Lights 2009

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:59:54 MST

Festival of Lights Parade

Test run video of this year's float for the BIBC:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itR6mT2MiGw

Join us on Dec. 5th!

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:56:09 MST

Festival of Lights Parade

The Friday Night Bike Crew

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:10:29 MDT

Come one, come all! We are looking for Lights, Helmets and Safety Vests! Well, and your kid, too...

The kids' Friday Night Bike Crew has grown and grown this year. We are now routinely getting 20 people on our weekly rides and have over 35 people who've participated in the past four months. WOW! This is a great thing. Our kids are getting exercise, learning how to get around by their own power, learning how to navigate, investigating new neighborhoods and environments, getting back to nature, and are having a lot of fun while doing it.

This is great stuff. But we have a problem....

The Annual Fourth of July Parade

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:26:30 MDT

It's here!

Meet at HART PARK for the parade kick off.

We might be moved by the powers-that-be, but since I'm running the Best Decorated Bicycle Contest and that is held at Hart Park, that's where we are meeting!

Parade starts at 11:30. Meet at Hart Park at 11 am.

Ride the parade with a smile! :-D

Contact info: Jane Healy cell phone is 308-8662

Yep, we're already thinking about it... the Annual Fourth of July Parade!

Tue, 26 May 2009 09:08:37 MDT

General info: Best Decorated Bike Contest --Sponsored by the bike club and the Blue Island Park District--

Meet up at Hart Park at 10 am on July 4th. Bikes will be given an ABC Quick Check for safety. You can decorate your bike using the provided materials, or you can bring your own stuff from home. Remember to keep moving parts clear! (No streamers dragging behind the seat to get caught in the spokes, etc.)

Categories are 5 and under, 1st-2nd grade, 3rd-4th grade, 5th-6th grade. Prizes include gift certificates, bike lights, and bike reflectors.

All contestants (and their families) are encouraged to participate in the parade which kicks off at 11:30 am. The route is a bit over a mile long--easy for even the little ones.

Entry forms will be handed out at the end of the school year in District 130 and at local parochial schools. They will also be available at the Memorial Park Field House.

Earth Day Clean-Up 2009

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:26:58 MDT

This year's Earth Day Clean Up is scheduled for Saturday, April 25th at 10 am. We will again be combining with School District 130 for the morning.