Grunski Bikeski

Join us in celebrating the City of Menasha's 150th anniversary with a nostalgic community biking event!  Menasha has a long history of biking, holding the Otto Grunski Biking Classic from 1973-2002 and home to the man himself, creator of the very first version of the bike which he named the BONESHAKER!  Bikers will race the perimeter of the park in our version of a community criterium, learn about Otto Grunski's history and join in on all the biking fun happening at the park!  All biking event categories are community friendly meant for all abilities to participate in.  This is not a sanctioned race.  

Sunday September 29th, 2024, 8:30AM- 1PM  Smith Park 338 Cleveland Street Menasha, 54952 

Please note: Online Registration Closes Friday 9/27 at Noon for all biking events.  In Person registration will be available at the Pavilion at Smith Park starting at 8:00AM 9/29 if space in an event is still available. 

Community Criterium: Race the perimeter of the park seeing how many laps you can complete in 20 minutes! Ages 16+ 

Novelty Bike 1 Mile:  You choose what Novelty Bike you are going to race in this spectacle of sport!  Race your mini-bike, unicycle, penny-farthing, tandem or more, in this mixed up one heat adventure.  Will you be the first to cross the finish line or the crowd favorite?  Novelty Bike 1 Mile is not a timed event.  All Ages

Kid's Crit: 1/4 mile bike ride, parade style!  Ages 4-10  Heats at 10AM and 11AM. Memorial Building 640 Keyes Street Menasha 

Fill your morning with all kinds of biking fun with other events within the park!

Otto Grunski Bikeski being presented by Menasha Parks and Recreation and Menasha Sesquicentennial Committee.  Proceeds of the Otto Grunski Bikeski go to Menasha Parks and Recreation Parks Fund for future Menasha park improvements and events.