Cyclists are hardcore enough to get their own Woodstock.Next month, local cycling advocate Michael Tufflemire presents Bikestock 2009, a free festival of food, live music, giveaways and bike demonstrations-- all with the intent of spreading awareness and celebrating the growing cycling culture in Grand Rapids.
Vendors will have info for those interested in getting started in biking, as well as safety tips and a petition to encourage local leaders to make more laws protecting bike riders, especially on the roads.
The one day festival will take place on August 1st in Ab-Nab-Awen Park, located at 303 Pearl Street in Grand Rapids. Local vendors will selling food, and five local bands will take the stage throughout the day: Scatterdome, Absinthe, Shadez, Simien the Whale, and Invisible Mansion.
The event will also feature Alleycat games, prize giveaways from local bike-friendly businesses (like a $100 gift certificate to Eastside Tattoo), and mountain bike skills games during it's 12-6 p.m. run time.
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