Bicycle Hostel--Hutchinson, KS
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Bike Hostel--Hutchinson, KS
My church, in cooperation with Harley's Bicycle Shop, in Hutchinson, KS, hosts a bicycle hostel.
It's hosted in the basement of my church, Zion Lutheran Church.
I'm including information as well as photos.
It's hosted in the basement of my church, Zion Lutheran Church.
I'm including information as well as photos.
Information You Need to Know
The Bike Hostel is located in the basement of Zion Lutheran Church, 1017 North Washington, Hutchinson, KS 67501
The bike hostel is open year round.
Bicyclists are welcome to bring their bicycles and all belonging right in to the church.
Keys may be picked up at Harley's Bicycle Shop (7th and Main Street) during regular business hours.
If Harley's is closed, bicyclists may call the church office at (620) 663-3513. They will reach a recording with phone numbers to call to get a key. Keys are accessible through several members of the church.
(See photos below for what is provided for the comfort of the bicyclists)
The bike hostel is open year round.
Bicyclists are welcome to bring their bicycles and all belonging right in to the church.
Keys may be picked up at Harley's Bicycle Shop (7th and Main Street) during regular business hours.
If Harley's is closed, bicyclists may call the church office at (620) 663-3513. They will reach a recording with phone numbers to call to get a key. Keys are accessible through several members of the church.
(See photos below for what is provided for the comfort of the bicyclists)
Bicycle Supplies
Shower Room Available
Towels and Bath Items Available in the Shower Room
Cross Country Bicycling Books
Westward Ha!: Bicycling Cross-Country with My Two Sons by Calvin Allen
Dad was having a mid-life crisis. His teenage sons more...0 points
Exploring the Yellowstone Backcountry: A Guide to the Hiking Trails of Yellowstone With Additional Sections on Canoeing, Bicycling, and Cross-Country Skiing (Third Edition) by Orville Bach Jr.
This comprehensive guidebook covers one of the last more...0 points
MUD, SWEAT & GEARS.(Outdoors)(Sport of cyclocross combines bicycling with elements of cross-country running): An article from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) by Gale Reference Team
This digital document is an article from The Register-Guard more...0 points
'Frisco or Bust: Frank P. Kolbe on the Ride of His Life by William R. Kolbe, Frank P. Kolbe
Memoir of Bucks County, Pennsylvania man bicycling more...0 points
Two Queen Size Beds Available
along with the tv's on the walls
Shelves of Bedding
Notice the DVD Player as well
Cross Country Bicycling
Guestbook
Full Access Kitchen
Bicyclist Items on CafePress
2009 Statistics
We had bicyclists come to Zion from 22 states and 7 foreign countries.
111 signed the guest register.
111 signed the guest register.
Blog Posts from Google
- Moodbidri: Car Hits Bike, Student Crushed by Bus
- Both of them had joined BBM course at Alva's College, and stayed at Bunts Hostel in Karkala. As preparatory examinations were on in the college, both the students were rushing towards their college in the motor bike, when a Tata Nano car, ...
- Healy brothers find movie success both on- and off-camera
- They'd read Roger Ebert's reviews in the Chicago Sun-Times, then bike down to the bus stop to go see a flick. As adults, both brothers have turned their passion for movies into a career, although they're different careers.
- Behind the Stop the Roundabout Movement
- Put a bike path on Barnes Road that leads from the Steamship Authority to the Youth Hostel, that's safety. That's a smart use of money. But it's no longer about safety. Now our so-called experts are planning this circle to speed up the traffic flow to ...
- A Star Wars break in Tunisia, family cycling and the best hot springs
- A similar set-up, albeit in more rugged and challenging terrain, is offered by the excellent Dales Bike Centre in Richmond, Yorkshire (dalesbikecentre.co.uk) ? a hostel, bike shop and café rolled into one right on the Yorkshire Dales Cycleway.
Some of the Comments Left in 2009
"This is a wonderful outreach. I'm going to see if my home church in Florida would be interested in doing something like it."
"Your hospitality is famous on the trail. Thanks for the opportunity to spend the night inside, away from the heat."
"We have been hearing about this stop since Oregon and it has lived up to all our expectations. Thanks for lending a helping hand to complete strangers."
"Many thanks! Way to fulfill Martin Luther's little known 96th theses--"Be kind until cyclists"
"The hospitality you represent is what church is all about. Thanks and be blessed"
"This is so awesome! A shower and a bed and a kitchen."
"Your generosity touches and shames me"
"That hot shower was the best thing that could have happened to me after this tough day."
"This was a fantastic treat."
"I'm so glad to have enjoyed all the comforts of your accommodations for my 26th birthday. We rode 119 miles in a day to get here and I must say it was completely worth it."
"Zion is heaven on earth."
"Your hospitality is famous on the trail. Thanks for the opportunity to spend the night inside, away from the heat."
"We have been hearing about this stop since Oregon and it has lived up to all our expectations. Thanks for lending a helping hand to complete strangers."
"Many thanks! Way to fulfill Martin Luther's little known 96th theses--"Be kind until cyclists"
"The hospitality you represent is what church is all about. Thanks and be blessed"
"This is so awesome! A shower and a bed and a kitchen."
"Your generosity touches and shames me"
"That hot shower was the best thing that could have happened to me after this tough day."
"This was a fantastic treat."
"I'm so glad to have enjoyed all the comforts of your accommodations for my 26th birthday. We rode 119 miles in a day to get here and I must say it was completely worth it."
"Zion is heaven on earth."
Bicyclists Who Have Recently Stayed
From Louisvelle, KY, but traveling from San Francisco
From San Diego
2 children and 2 others traveling with them
From Seattle
Donations are Always Welcome
Right now we are need of queen sized bedding. If you are interested in donating, please visit the church's website. Paypal accepted, please mark in the paypal notes that it's for the bike hostel.
Zion Lutheran Church, Hutchinson, KS
27 Bicyclists Stayed June 23, 2011
Biking Coast to Coast for Cancer Research
Visit 4K For Cancer for more information and photos!
Check the Weather
New Google Maps
Bike Hostel Listing Websites
Bike Hostel.com I am not too terribly impressed with this one. I'm not sure if this is an active website. There aren't many listings that I see throughout the states. If you host a bike hostel, please visit and shoot an email to them.
If you know of a website that lists Bicycle Hostels, please contact me so that I can list it here! Thanks!!
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bikerministry
Jul 10, 2011 @ 10:52 am | delete
- We travel by motorcycle, and stayed in a Hostel in Venice Beach, CA (Los Angeles area) this spring - awesome experience. It's great that a church is doing this. Wonderful Lens. Your weather and Map features didn't come up??
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goldenecho
Jun 30, 2011 @ 1:26 pm | delete
- Cool about the 4K for Cancer! :-)
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Ruthi
May 19, 2011 @ 3:10 pm | delete
- Great lens and a great thing the church is doing providing a place for cyclists. Surely there are more; hope you find them and can list them.
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Rae
Jul 29, 2010 @ 3:52 pm | delete
- I think that is very cool.
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