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Cycling can save Michigan

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

The Michigan Municipal League has an article up about promoting cycling with some commentary and pics of the TdT. Unfortunately all too often communities and departments of transportation are slow to enact ordinances and policies that encourage, or the very least support, non-motorized transportation. Even worse, drivers' ambivalence to the rights ...

Don’t call us!

Friday, September 18th, 2009

The TdT hotline is closed. We are onsite!

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).

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 ...

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 ...