CYCLE NEWS
A bimonthly summary of “What’s Going Around” at
The Bicycle Museum of America
August/September 2010

It’s ‘FEST time in this part of Ohio. Some of those near the museum include: Summerfest in St. Marys, Ohio Aug. 13th,14th and 15th, our very own Bremenfest in New Bremen Aug. 20-22nd,  Pumpkinfest behind the bike museum on Sept. 25th, and Oktoberfest in Minster, Ohio on Oct. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. The museum is open till 7:00 p.m. through the month of August and 11:00 till 2:00 on Saturdays. Check out a ‘fest and come and see us at the BMA. More details on these and others events- www.seemore.org

BREMENFEST RIDE- In conjunction with Bremenfest a bike tour will start near the museum on Saturday, Aug. 21st. Options up to 50 miles, great roads, and minimal fee. To check out the details and to pre-register- www.bremenfest.com . We also have registration forms for this and other rides here at the museum.

BREMENFEST PARADE- The museum is looking for parade riders for the Bremenfest parade on Aug. 22nd. We are featuring the museum’s ’50-‘60’s bikes and encouraging participants to dress in 1950’s/’60’s dress. If you would like to take part call or stop in and sign up. Got your own “cruiser”?  Ride it in the parade with us!
419-629-2220 ext. 3808.

A BUSY SUMMER at the museum starting with the First Annual Vintage Bike Show on June 12th.  About 40 bikes were on display and it was a great gathering to “talk bikes”. We look for this to grow next year as the word gets out. Thanks to Nate Pence for originating this show.

OHIO BIKE FEDERATION meeting will be held once again here at the museum on Oct. 1st. Plans are for an historic bike tour, walking canal tour, touring the museum, a Wheelman period demonstration, and the organization’s meeting. For more info go to www.ohiobike.org

NEW ACQUISITIONS
More Huffy kids’ bikes- the latest Green Machine, a Toy Story bike, and others.

1890’s Bronco- a beautiful restoration of this unique “pedals on the back wheel” machine. It has duals headlamps, an odometer/speedometer, a whistle that runs off the front wheel, and a paint job you just have to see!

REMINDER- summer hours end the last day of August and a reminder to call regarding hours around holidays. Be sure to check us out on Facebook and shop for museum items at The Crown Store. Both sights are found on the opening page of this website.