17 RIDERS DO SHARK MINION JERSEY DAY!

A great turn out for Shark Minion Jersey Day!

B-ROD BUYS! WAIT, WHAT?!?

SHARKMAN RETURNS FOR TOUR DE TAYLOR!

Sharkman during the Ride for a Purpose World Hunger Ride!

IRONMAN WINS START SELFIE CONTEST!

30TH ANNIVERSARY JERSEY ART WORK IN!

GET YOUR NAMES IN NOW!

CHAIN GANG MEMORIAL RIDE TOMORROW NIGHT!


Belo News
June 2, 2018

Ludington, Mi. - As dawn broke, our intrepid hero, the Sharkman, was sound asleep on the floor of Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ludington Michigan. He was sleeping soundly as he had done 62 miles against 10-20 mph headwinds as he and other rode from Muskegon to Ludington on the Pedal for a Purpose 2018 Ride the day before and he had 75 miles to go on Saturday.

This ride was to raise money and awareness of ELCA World Hunger Ministries.

Hoosier Boy "attempting a selfie start photo!"
Oh, the humanity!

This ride is on track to raise over $7,000.00 again this year for World Hunger!

Meanwhile, our intrepid hero's Shark Minion Nation was back on the KK-TdG field of dreams!

Seventeen riders toed the line for the start and not much has been learned about the ensuing romp around Gull Lake other than peace was maintained, Wildman led Gazelle Girl out to the GGG Spot Sprint and B-Rod bought!

Wait, ....what? Yes, B-Rod bought!

Is this a great country or what?!?

It was learned that legendary rider, the Skipper, was back in the mix and it is hoped he will be back again!

Belo News learned that Hoosier Boy took the start photo (good job) and a pretty bad selfie start photo. (see photos)

The week before, Ironman had taken a selfie of the start and it did not make press time for Belo News, but we think Ironman should be giving lessons on how to take a selfie start photo! So Ironman has been awarded the selfie start photo championship and is now deemed to be the official selfie start photo person! A true honor indeed!

Is this a great country or what!?!

The Sharkman has returned to the Shark Cove and is getting ready for this week's Tour de Taylor (see next story)!

Ironman seems to be a natural at "The Selfie Start Photo!"

As Shark Minions are aware, the KK_TdG is suspended each year so the Shark Minion Nation can ride the Tour de Taylor in support of Team Taylor and Make a Wish. The Nation has had great turn outs in past few years and it is hoped we have another good turn out this Saturday!

The KK-TdG will return on Saturday, June 16, 2018!

Be there!





SHARKMAN RETURNS FOR TOUR DE TAYLOR!

TOUR DE TAYLOR THIS SATURDAY!

Belo News
June 9, 2018

Belo News

Mattawan, Mi. - It is time for this years Tour de Taylor!

It is this Saturday and it is believed there is still time to sign up for this annual ramble for Make a Wish and Team Taylor! (See link below.)

Remember, it is all about the kids!

Sharkman is signed up and is hoping to have the Nation well represented for this annual event.

Sharkman and the Nation will ride the 68 mile course. And remember, it is 68 miles! With hills at the end!

The forecast is looking a bit, for lack of a better term, wet, so each rider will be on their own.

An email will NOT be sent out to cancel if it is raining. 

The Shark Minion Nation will be launching at 7:30 a.m.! This does not mean "arrive at 7:30 a.m." but to be ready to launch at 7:30 a.m.!

If you are riding, send Sharkman an email so that he is aware you will be there.

If it rains, each rider is on their own. However, if it is just showers, Sharkman will probably ride but perhaps cut the ride short. 68 miles of hills and rain would be more than our hero would want to bite off!

So come on out for a great day of riding, eating (free lunch at Latitude 42 - is this a great country or what?!?) and a lot of fun!

More information and sign up at the attached site:

http://www.walktallforkid







30TH ANNIVERSARY JERSEY ART WORK IS IN!

Belo News
May 30, 2018

Triple Nasty Ranchero, Mi. - GET YOUR NAME ON THE MIGHTY MINION NATION 30 ANNIVERSARY JERSEY! Deadline this Saturday, June 9, 2018! If haven't heard from you, you will miss out on this fantastic jersey!

We've collected a few names thanks to your input. Shown here is a jersey MOCK UP (it may change a bit, and has since just last week! who knew?) with the names of those Minions who responded to the call for nicknames shown.

ALSO shown are the names of anyone who purchased a Shark Minion or Bloody 'ell 'undred jersey.

Get your Minion and real name into Sharkman ASAP
if you want to be a part of the legend!

We figured those folks were a natural. We can make more room, so get those names in! 

E.mail Sharkman with your nickname and your real name by this Saturday, June 9, 2018!!

JERSEY ORDER INFO COMING SOON...

THE CHAIN GANG MEMORIAL RIDE TOMORROW NIGHT!

Belo News
June 7, 2018

Kalamazoo, Mi. - Join us on Thursday, June 7th at 5:30 for the Memorial Dedication to honor the victims and survivors of the June 7th, 2016 Bicycle Tragedy. The memorial will be across the street from Markin Glen Park at the address below:  

Maple Hill Bike Trail  
5221 N. Westnedge 
Kalamazoo, MI 49004 

The dedication will be followed by the 2nd Annual Finish the Ride at 6pm, starting and finishing at the Memorial site. Proceeds from this 28 mile ride will help maintain the memorial and support bicycle advocacy in the state of Michigan.  

Following the ride, a gathering will take place at the Fountains Banquet Center at 535 South Riverview, Parchment. Snacks will be donated by the Fountains and beverages will be available for purchase.


Please follow the link below to register for and/or donate to this years Memorial Ride.