Archive for the ‘2011’ Category

Media Coverage

Monday, October 17th, 2011

MLive.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 ...

THANKS to all 4,300 of you!

Sunday, September 25th, 2011

Best Tour de Troit ever! (OK, we are biased, but...) We will post pics, more info and links in the coming week.

Sleep Tight

Friday, September 23rd, 2011

See you in the AM! We will be open for business at 6 a.m. at Roosevelt Park!

Forecast, shmorecast

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

The Tour de Troit rides rain or shine. No matter the weather, the TdT will proceed. See you Saturday!

Sweeper and SAG Support

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

Your 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 ...

Other post-ride shenanigans

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

We've already told you about the food and beverages and the entertainment. So what else is there to our after-ride soiree? Lots, in fact! 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, ...

Packet Pick-up Specifics

Monday, September 19th, 2011

Anyone 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 ...

Post-Ride Food + Libations

Friday, September 16th, 2011

Every 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 ...

Post-Ride Entertainment

Thursday, September 15th, 2011

Since it is our 10th anniversary, we decided to make our after-party bigger and better than ever! At noon, The Rock N Roll Scientist will welcome riders back to Roosevelt Park! He'll spin an eclectic set that spans all genres of rock and roll as well as hip-hop, jazz, funk…and whatever ...

Bits ‘n’ Pieces

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

As we near the 10-day mark, here a few updates. An email to all registered riders will be sent out on 9/15 regarding packet pick-up. The price will go up $5 to $45 for anyone registering from 9/14 to 9/19. Online registration will remain open (with another price bump to $50) until Thursday, ...