The Tootsie Roll: a Detroit Bikes! Winter Challenge Bicycle Ride.
When it comes to winter in the D, we have a limited number of choices: We can whine about it; We can mope over it; we can pine for spring. Or, we can spit in the face of old man winter and challenge it. In the earnest belief that bad weather looks worse through a window, Detroit Bikes! is set to challenge winter head-on.
On Saturday, February 23, 2008, shake the snow off your bicycle and join Detroit Bikes! for the Tootsie Roll, a Winter Challenge bicycle ride! Since February 23rd is the anniversary of the introduction of the Tootsie Roll, (and some of us are closet candyholics), we have named our ride the Tootsie Roll. Not that creative, but hopefully it brings a smile to your face! By the way, the Tootsie Roll is BYOC (Bring Your Own Candy)!
Yes, you could be lying half-clothed under a swaying palm tree while a tropical breeze caresses your skin. But you aren't! You are in the D. Join us!
Distance of ride: approximately 12 miles.
Length: approximately three hours, including stops.
Pace: very relaxed, slow touring pace.
Route: Depending upon weather and road conditions, the exact route may be modified. Generally, however, the Tootsie Roll will first head to the Riverwalk from Grand Circus Park. The Tootsie Roll will coast into the Mercado in Mexicantown, and will take a sustenance and bathroom break at the new Cafe con Leche . From the Mercado, we will roll (get it?) in a clockwise direction and will make our next stop at Dave's Drive-In on Piquette at John R. Dave describes his eponymous restaurant as a "greasy spoon." From Dave's Drive-In, the Tootsie Roll will ride to the Eastern Market and make a beverage and pastry stop. The ride will conclude at the Millennium Bell.
For more information, visit http://www.detroitsynergy.org/projects/detroitbikes/folder.2007-03-27.0784451522/tootsieroll/tootsieroll2008
- What
- Social Event
- When
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02/23/08
from
10:00
to
13:00
- Where
- Millennium Bell, Grand Circus Park, downtown Detroit
- Name
- Tom Page & David Pertuz
- Contact Email
- membership@detroitsynergy.org
Saturday: Shop Detroit Midtown!
