Archive for the ‘2009’ Category

Desperately Seeking Volunteers

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Tour de Troit keeps growing and, as such, so does its volunteer needs! We are looking for some hands to help with the following tasks: Registration: 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. You can help out during the pre-ride madhouse, and still ride! Food Distribution: 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. OR 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. ...

MotorCity Casino Hotel

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

MotorCity Casino Hotel is our lodging partner once again this year. The special rate of $129 per night is available on Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19. When booking your room, use "Wheelhouse Detroit Bike Shop" as your discount  code. MotorCity Casino Hotel is at  2901 Grand River Avenue in ...

Bicycle Film Festival

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

Tour de Troit will be hanging out at the Bicycle Film Festival this weekend. Four programs -- two a night -- chock-full of cycling movies. HQ is the Marlene Boll Theatre at the YMCA with after-parties both nights, a fun ride Saturday morning and an alley cat race Saturday afternoon. ...

Registration is up & running!

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

Last night, we pre-registered about 20 early birds for the Tour...and then we rode! Heavy rain didn't stop this crew! Now you have your chance. Registration is up and running at http://tourdetroit.eventbrite.com/. Make sure to get in there before September 1 to get a tee-shirt!

Pre-Registration Kick-Off July 1!

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

On Wednesday, July 1, the 8th Annual Tour de Troit will kick-off pre-registration with onsite registration at the Model T Automotive Heritage Complex (T-Plex) followed by a free 10-mile bike ride that will take in notable cycling sites in Detroit and will end up at New Center’s Comerica CityFest. The Tour ...

2009 Tour de Troit is coming!

Monday, May 18th, 2009

Hope you've marked your calendar for 2009: September 19! Some exciting changes are afoot for this one! We'll let you know when pre-registration begins.