Experience the joy of cycling at the Pigeon Creek Park Kids Mountain Bike Festival, designed exclusively for young riders aged 2 to 15. Join us on Saturday, August 15, from 9:00 to 11:00 am, and celebrate biking in a fun-filled environment surrounded by nature. The festival is more than just racing; it's a vibrant community event where kids can enjoy the thrill of mountain biking with their friends and family. Whether you're a seasoned rider or new to balance bikes, there’s an activity tailored for every young explorer: - For our youngest participants, the Young Birds category offers a half-mile race on balance bikes (suitable for children aged 18 months to 3 years), starting at 9:00 am.
- The Homing Pigeons category welcomes beginner mountain bikers with a one-mile race. Recommended ages are between 3 and 5, depending on the rider's ability, kicking off at 9:30 am. - For intermediate riders aged 6 to 9 (ability-dependent), the Baja Tumblers category provides a challenging yet exciting 2.5-mile route. This event begins promptly at 10:00 am.
- Racing Homers is reserved for experienced young mountain bikers, ages 10 to 15 (ability-dependent). The five-mile race will start at 10:45 am. Online registration closes on August 11 at 9 pm. Race day registration from 8:30 am is also available; the cost is $40 for one- or five-mile races, and just $20 for the Young Birds Balance Bike Race. All proceeds will support Velo Kids programming, aimed at getting more kids on bikes and providing scholarships for bike camps and clubs. Your participation not only brings joy to our young riders but also contributes to their future adventures in cycling. Volunteer opportunities are available; sign up HERE to help make this event a success! Remember, while the race will have a competitive feel, it is intentionally un-timed to ensure that every participant enjoys the experience. Let’s celebrate together and create lasting memories on two wheels!
Races Offered
Baja Tumblers (2.5 mile)
Aug 15, 2026
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4K
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$30.00
Homing Pigeons (1 mile)
Aug 15, 2026
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1.6K
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$30.00
Racing Homers (5 miles)
Aug 15, 2026
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8.1K
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$30.00
Young Birds (.5 mile)
Aug 15, 2026
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3.2K
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$10.00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in West Olive.
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16.5° / 25.3°
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15.9° / 25.0°
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Avg sunshine hours
11h 55m
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Avg rainfall
4.1 mm
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Avg wind speed
11.8 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
High
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Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
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Max UV Index
High (7.0)
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Humidity
73.6%
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Sunrise
06:51
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Sunset
20:43
About West Olive
Learn more about the host city, West Olive.
Olive Township is a civil township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,007 at the 2020 census.
