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Pics & Bloggage

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

Here's a photoset snapped by one of our volunteers: yensky. Detroit Bike Blog has some nice ones here. And here are Jer's. Blog Roll: m-bike renniekin Alex (Who did the Triple D - What a badazz!) MarzulloHead (foldies represent) Also, all the I's are not dotted nor T's crossed, but it is looking like we might ...

WOW!

Sunday, September 21st, 2008

This year's TdT is over, and it was a blast! We'll post exact number of riders and funds raised later in the week, but early estimates put it at about 1,100 riders and $10,000 for the maintenance of the Corktown-Mexicantown Greenlink (which, by the way just got approved as part ...

Let’s Ride!

Friday, September 19th, 2008

Online registration is now closed -- if you need to register, please arrive at Roosevelt Park before 9am. Thanks to all who registered!  We'll see you Saturday for a great ride!

On-line Registration Ends at 7pm EST

Friday, September 19th, 2008

That's right, you have until 7 p.m. to pre-register at Active.com -- after that, it's the on-site in the morning for you! Anyone that needs to register on-site, we strongly suggest that you be there by 8:30 a.m. to ensure you get a spot. On-site registration is $35. Anyone that is ...

Packet Pick-up Info

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

If you have pre-registered, you can pick up your registration materials ahead of time and not have to wait in line Saturday morning! Packet pick-up will be available from 10 am to 8 pm Thursday and Friday at Wheelhouse Detroit, which is located at 1340 E. Atwater, three blocks east of ...

Saturday morning

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

TdT would like to thank our just-added morning sponsors: Urban Bean Co., Java Exchange and Avalon International Breads will be getting us carbed and caffeinated before the ride Saturday morning. Three more wonderful local businesses supporting cycling in Detroit -- thanks!

Tee-shirt Registration Finis

Sunday, September 14th, 2008

Pre-registration still saves you some ducats -- on-site registration is $35, while pre- is $25 ($15 for students) -- but as of today, no longer comes with a free tee-shirt. There will be a limited number of TdT tee-shirts available for sale after the ride.

Trouble registering on-line?

Saturday, September 13th, 2008

Some folks have been unable to register on-line as of today.  Our registration site returns a "Page not found" error.  Some people are not having this problem. If you are, you may try deleting any Active.com cookies on your machine.  That may do the trick. Sorry about the inconvenience.  We are working ...

Tee-shirt deadline nearing

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008

Just a reminder to register before September 13 to ensure that you get one of our infamous tee-shirts. Extra ones for purchase will be limited. Register at Active.com.

Volunteers needed

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

The Tour de Troit wouldn't be possible without volunteers. We are looking for a few good men and women for various roles on September 20. Some of them still allow participation in the ride; others are ideal for those who'd like to participate, but for whatever reason aren't able to ...