2010 Registration is on-line
June 30, 2010 – 2:31 pmThe date for 2010 Tour de Troit is set for September 25. We’re looking forward to another epic installation of “Motown Sans Motor “and are popping our heads up to announce that registration is on-line at Eventbrite.
Now we’ll go back below ground and get back to planning!
20 Responses to “2010 Registration is on-line”
I would like to volunteer to be a mechanic or other things for the tour. Do you need any help?
Let me know. Thanks
By Joel Howrani Heeres on Jun 30, 2010
Yes! We will have additional volunteer info, as well as volunteer registration, up in the near future. Thanks!
By admin on Jun 30, 2010
The tour Detroit could be the best thing ever if we did not ride through the REALLY Ghetto and trashy neighborhoods where you feel you need to ride really fast through. I liked the ride except for that part. I know part of the goal is to expose people to all areas of Detroit, but keep us out of the Ghetto or limit it. That was the worst part for me last time. Did not feel safe, people were yelling at us, getting pissed because we were making them wait at a crossing for the bikes to go by. Also have more support ridders.
By Kris on Jul 23, 2010
I am looking so forward to this – I grew up in Detroit but now live in Chicago, where I have reveled in bike life. I’m thrilled to see some Detroiters making the city a bike town! Pops and brother and nephew are coming too. Just need some addition details – like distance. Pops is 80 and still biking, just not super far. We’re excited!
By mary d on Jul 24, 2010
Hey!
My husband and I volunteered a few years ago and would like to do it again! Can you send us an email when volunteer updates are posted? We’d love to help-
By eli zemper on Jul 31, 2010
Looking forward – had an awesome time last year. Hope the weather is just as nice!
By T. Brown on Aug 9, 2010
Same here!
By admin on Aug 17, 2010
Mary, there are 30 mile and metric century options.
By admin on Aug 17, 2010
Kris, Detroit is certainly a multi-faceted place. We are sorry that you felt unsafe in parts of it, particularly when we were accompanied by so many police officers. We hope that you consider riding the tour again despite your concerns. We are certainly adding more volunteers this year.
By admin on Aug 17, 2010
We will have a volunteer registration page up here very soon.
By admin on Aug 17, 2010
Last year there was a problem with the group getting so far stretched out that the police were getting frustrated and just let people go ahead. 25 of us went ahead and finished the tour by ourselevs. Will there be different measures taken this year to try and fix that. Especially since I assume there will be even more participation than last year. I’m looking forward to riding again!!
By Nick on Aug 17, 2010
My husband and I look forward to this ride every year. I love that it gets bigger and bigger. My only request is that there are more port-a-potties, especially at the rest stop! haha
Unfortunately, due to the insanely huge crowd, we’ve never been able to take advantage of the awesome food provided at the end. Maybe this year!
By Maureen on Aug 18, 2010
Nick & Maureen, every year we do our best to anticipate the impact of the larger crowd on how the ride is supported, including everything from the police escort to portapotties! We look forward to you joining us in 2010.
By admin on Aug 19, 2010
You guys do a great job! It’s amazing that rider participation seems to double every year! It’s a great ride & we can’t wait! Thank you!
By Maureen on Aug 19, 2010
Is there going to be a cut off this year? WHile I love doing the ride, last year was absolutely crazy! I know the police weren’t happy campers either!
By TD on Aug 23, 2010
TD, we’re working with DPD and increased volunteer support to manage as many riders as is possible. We also have adjusted the route to accommodate the increased ridership.
And yes, the ride very well may sell out!
By admin on Aug 23, 2010
will a map of the route be available prior to the day of the event?
By Rob on Sep 14, 2010
@Rob, Yes at packet pick-up. Look for an email with details early next week!
By admin on Sep 16, 2010
Last year was great!Be back this year!Spent all the months in between biking many of the neighborhoods you introduced us to.2 questions:
1) If you register for the shorter ride and decide to do the longer ride, can you switch?
2) is it pretty much the same route?
By pam on Sep 17, 2010
Pam, the answer to both of your questions is no. We plan everything out ahead of time, including the packet you receive at pick-up, so switching is just not possible. We change the route every year. You can check out several of our past routes on the History page of the site.
By admin on Sep 17, 2010