Tour de Troit

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Bike Ride 01/21/13

Did you know that Martin Luther King, Jr. first delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in Detroit? Yup, it’s true, and the Tour de Troit has decided to host a bike ride with the hopes of honoring his legacy and the civil rights movement here that was so important nationally.

On January 21, we invite you to join TdT and Detroit City Council Member Kenneth Cockrel, Jr. in a cycling celebration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. This is a free ride, but registration is required. Families are encouraged.

The route is approximately 10 miles and will take in the length of the 1963 March to Freedom (https://www.reuther.wayne.edu/node/7858) and several historical sites relevant to King and other local activists that were integral to the March and and the impact of the “I Have a Dream” speech delivered at Cobo Arena afterwards.

The ride will begin and end at McGregor Memorial Conference Center on the campus of Wayne State University. Parking is available on-street and at structures PS#2 (Lodge Service Drive S. of Kirby) and PS#8 (Forest between Woodward and Cass Ave.). Regular rates will apply. Campus map can be found here.

Registration is available here.

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TdT+ in 2013!

Big news: We have expanded our offerings for the coming year. We’ll have more details in January, but in the meantime, save these dates!

January 21: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Ride (Registration Open)

February 9: PaczKi Run (Registration Open)

March 24: Run du Nain Rouge (Registration Open)

May 18: Cycle Into Spring

September 21: Tour de Troit

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Media Wrap-Up

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2012 Photos

Here is a link to our official Flickr set of photos taken by Olivia Rainey.

2012 Flickr set – TdT

Many riders took advantage of Dave Lewinsky’s fauxtobooth in front of the Train Station. Find yours and get a free download or purchase a print!

TdT 2012 – Fauxtobooth

Many riders are also sharing their great shots on Facebook!

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THANKS!

Thanks to all our generous sponsors, amazing volunteers, the City of Detroit and all 5,000 riders for a wonderful day for a great cause. Check back here in the coming week for links to media and blog coverage as well as photos.

What a day!

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Day-of Packet Pick-Up and Ticket Purchase AT ROOSEVELT PARK

If you are unable to make it to Compuware or the Wheelhouse this week for advance packet pick-up, you can pick up your packet the morning of the ride. Registration opens at 7:30. We encourage you to arrive as close to that time as possible!

A ticket/confirmation must be in hand for every packet that you wish to pick-up. Student registration require a student ID verification unless the rider is under 18.

The morning of the Tour de Troit 100 tickets will be made available for $65. Cash or check will be accepted. Checks to be made out to The Villages CDC. T-shirt size cannot be guaranteed for day-of registration.

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Advance Registration Closes Today at 5 p.m.

If there are any tickets remaining (we are capping the ride at 5,000), you can purchase one the morning of the ride for $65 (t-shirt size not guaranteed).

Packet pick-up starts Tuesday at 4 p.m.

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Regular Registration Rates Apply ’til 11:55 p.m. tonight

Regular registration rates will remain open until 11:55 p.m. on Friday, August 31. The price jumps $10 at that point.

Get in at tourdetroit2012.eventbrite.com/!

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Post-Tour Happenings

Don’t think you are getting through with the Tour de Troit, grabbing a banana and jumping in your car. No way, no how! We invite everyone to pull up a chair or some lawn and hang out in Roosevelt Park with us. We’ve got quality entertainment, food and drink on tap for you!

We’ve partnered with our Corktown neighbor, PJ’s Lager House, to bring you some fantastic local music.

Up at 11 a.m. will be Lac La Belle, an acoustic duo that specializes in re-workings of Americana classics as well original material that juxtaposes country sounds with a Rust Belt aesthetic. The group features the hypnotic vocals of Jenny Knaggs and the talented picking of Nick Shillace, both of whom are veterans of the Detroit music scene.

At noon, we’ll turn the stage over to The Dale Robertson Blues Band for some foot-stompin’ tunes from a harmonica master and his crew!

At 1 p.m., the aptly-named Kickstand Band will take the stage! Expect some fun rock ‘n’ roll from this Detroit-based trio.

Between sets, we’ll hear some tunes from Rock ‘N’ Roll Scientist, best-known for his weekend residence at the Garden Bowl. The mix will be eclectic, we know that much!

Now onto the grub! If this is your first Tour de Troit, you might be surprised at how much food you get. All registrants get two food tickets good for a plate each from one of numerous local restaurants: Slow’s Bar BQ (chili!), Paul’s Pizza, Gonellas Subs, Honeybee Market (tamales!), Organaman (veggie burritos!) and one more delicious option that we are still confirming.

Thirsty? We gotcha covered. Our beverage partners, MillKing It Productions — a Royal Oak-based craft brewery — and Great Lakes Bear & Wine will be on hand. Not feeling in the mood to imbibe? Vitamin Water and Smart Water will be available as well. All riders get two drink tickets.

Other happenings includes sponsor booths — many of whom will have give-aways — and a “fauxtobooth” from photographer Dave Lewinski! Check out the snaps from 2011 and 2010 — it’s a super-fun way to document your triumph over the streets of Detroit! Last but not least, our friends at Re:New Detroit will be offering free massage!

So there you have it, folks, a run-down of all the shenanigans we have planned for you after you ride!

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Packet Pick-Up Schedule

Our packet pick-up schedule is set! All registrants will be emailed these details two weeks prior, but for those of you poking around the site, we thought you might want to know!

Tuesday, Sept. 11
4 to 8 p.m. @ Wheelhouse Detroit

Wednesday, Sept. 12
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. @ Compuware Building, Atrium
4 to 8 p.m. @ Wheelhouse Detroit

Thursday, Sept. 13
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. @ Compuware Building, Atrium
4 to 8 p.m. @ Wheelhouse Detroit

Friday, Sept. 14
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. @ Wheelhouse Detroit

Onsite packet pickup will open at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15.

As always, stay tuned for more details!

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