Archive for the ‘2009’ Category

VIN Etching @ Roosevelt Park

Monday, September 14th, 2009

From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be free vehicle etching at Roosevelt Park on the day of the TdT. It's a value of $250 and might even get you a discount on your auto insurance. Thanks to Southwest Detroit Business Assocaition, the Michigan State Police Automobile Theft Prevention Agency ...

Packet Pick-Up Preliminary Info

Friday, September 11th, 2009

Packet pick-up will take place at Wheelhouse Detroit, located at 1340 E. Atwater at Rivard Plaza, three blocks east of the Ren Cen. There is a free parking lot adjacent. Hours for packet pickup are as follows: Wednesday, September 16, noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 17, noon to 8 p.m. Friday, September 18, ...

Reminder…

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

the cost of registering for the TdT jumps on Saturday to $35 ($30 students).

1001 and counting!

Saturday, September 5th, 2009

Holy smokes, we're going to have a crowd! We will be emailing you all soon about packet pick-up.

Welcome to new sponsors

Saturday, September 5th, 2009

The Tour de Troit and Greater Corktown Development Corp. would like to extend a hearty welcome and an even heartier thanks to our new sponsors this year, which include: Audio Rescue Team, our sound providers. Thanks, Mike! Clif, which is providing Quench to the ride. DMCare Express for ambulances, which we ...

Registration status

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

We are up to 964 registrants! Wow! Anyone registering between now and September 11 will still pay the original fee of $30 ($25 students). After that date, the price starts jumping. So even though you do not get a free t-shirt, there is still incentive to register now. On that note, we ...

Time is a-ticking!

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

You have until 5 pm today to register for the Tour de Troit and receive a t-shirt! Head to http://tourdetroit.eventbrite.com/ to do so!

Got a dog?

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

One of our stalwart sponsors, Canine to Five, has agreed to offer all Tour de Troit riders 50% off daycare on the day of the ride. Call now to make a reservation! 313-831-DOGS (3647). Let your pooch have as fun of a day in Detroit as you do on September 19!

Getting hungry?

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

The Tour de Troit has always been pretty food-focused...the traditional Slow's pig sure upped the ante a few years back. In that tradition, we are really excited to announce our food sponsors for 2009. We are working with Savor Southwest, an entity that markets Southwest Detroit restaurants under the umbrella ...

Flyer Mania

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

Flyers are here, and have started popping up around town at our favorite spots, as well as at bikes shops around the area. Check it out!