Start planning now!
November 2, 2011 – 9:50 pmThe date has been set for Tour de Troit 2012: Saturday, September 15, 2012! Online registration will begin on May 1. Stay tuned for more information!
Media Coverage
October 17, 2011 – 11:28 amMLive.com, September 25, “Reports: Thousands attend Annual Tour de Troit”
Detroit Free Press, September 25, “4,300 Bikes Take Part in 10th Annual Tour de Troit”
After 5 Detroit, September 25, “Tour de Troit 2011”
The Detroit News, September 24, “4,500 Cyclists take tour through Detroit”
The Detroit News, September 24, “Detroit Becoming Friendlier to Bicyclists”
Detroit Free Press, September 24, “Bicyclists take to streets of Detroit”
WXYZ-TV, September 22, “Last day to register for Tour de Troit”
Detroit Free Press, September 20, “Eric Sharp: See Detroit by Bicycle”
THANKS to all 4,300 of you!
September 25, 2011 – 3:10 pmBest Tour de Troit ever! (OK, we are biased, but…)
We will post pics, more info and links in the coming week.
Sleep Tight
September 23, 2011 – 10:24 pmSee you in the AM! We will be open for business at 6 a.m. at Roosevelt Park!
Day-of Registration Sept. 24
September 22, 2011 – 7:18 pmOnline registration is now closed. There will be 250 tickets available for purchase on-site at Roosevelt Park the morning of the tour. They will be $60.
The registration table will open at 6 a.m. and the ride takes off at 8 a.m., so plan accordingly!
PS – The Tour de Troit rides rain or shine! =)
Forecast, shmorecast
September 22, 2011 – 10:16 amThe Tour de Troit rides rain or shine. No matter the weather, the TdT will proceed. See you Saturday!
Sweeper and SAG Support
September 21, 2011 – 6:03 pmYour Tour de Troit will be supported by 54 sweepers and nine SAG vehicles. Please listen to these guys and gals, as they are experienced cyclists with specific instructions — like keeping all riders to the right of the road, for example! They are also prepared to change any flats or do minor repairs on the road. If your bike takes a dump, they will call you a SAG vehicle.
What’s a SAG vehicle? SAG means support and gear. A SAG wagon will take you and your bike back to Roosevelt Park if you are unable to complete the ride. A SAG vehicle is not a shuttle, which means it will have to be full of bikes and riders before it makes the trip back to the starting line.
Our ride support includes Wheelhouse Detroit Bike Shop, The Hub of Detroit, American Cycle and Fitness, Detroit Bicycle Co., Suicide Squad, Michigan Trails & Greenways Alliance, Southwest Bike Club, the Corktown Pheasants Futbol Club and numerous individuals that simply love to ride and like to help others.
Please be kind to your ride support volunteers!
Other post-ride shenanigans
September 20, 2011 – 12:03 pmWe’ve already told you about the food and beverages and the entertainment. So what else is there to our after-ride soiree? Lots, in fac
t!
- Community Row. There will be a row of tents that have info about our community partners, including Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance, Whole Foods, Roosevelt Park Conservancy, The Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan, Savor Southwest Detroit, Detroit RiverFront Conservancy and Imagination Station.
- Souvenir Photos. Commemorate your day with a snapshot from Dave Lewinski Photography’s Fauxtobooth! Photos are available for web download for free and you can order prints, t-shirts (starting at $16) and even tote bags directly from his website, thebestphotographerindetroit.com.
- Massage! Enjoy a complimentary massage from Re:New Detroit, a wonderful downtown amenity that specializes in healing all you “desk athletes!”
You will, of course, also be able to buy any remaining TdT t-shirts. Looking forward to hanging out with you!
Packet Pick-up Specifics
September 19, 2011 – 12:10 pmAnyone that registers through today, September 19, is able to pick up their packets ahead of time. The schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, September 20
4 to 8 p.m. Wheelhouse Detroit
Wednesday, September 21
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Inside Detroit AND 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wheelhouse Detroit
Thursday, September 22
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Inside Detroit AND 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wheelhouse Detroit
Friday, September 23
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wheelhouse Detroit
Maps:
IMPORTANT: Please bring a print-out of the confirmation for every ticket-holder whose packet that you wish to pick-up!
Anyone not picking up their packets in advance or that registers late (between September 20 and 22) must pick up packets between 6 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. the morning of the Tour de Troit Sept. 24, at Roosevelt Park.
Post-Ride Food + Libations
September 16, 2011 – 11:48 amEvery rider receives two food tickets. This year, your tickets will be Blue or Red. There will be two food tents, one marked Blue, the other, Red. Each tent has exactly the same food options, we are just trying to move lines along as quickly as possible!
Here are this year’s food options:
- From Slow’s Bar B Q, either vegan chili (V) or meat chili.
- 2 slices of cheese pizza from Paul’s Pizza (V).
- An Italian sub sandwich from The Original Gonellas.
- A burrito from Organaman (V).
- A pork tamale, rice & beans from Honey Bee Market.
- A vegetarian treat from Traffic Jam & Snug (V).
This year’s beer sponsor is MillKing IT Productions, and there will be two beer tents, also marked as Blue and Red. Each rider will also have two beer tickets. Water and Vitamin Water will also be available.