Detroit Bikes! Inaugeral Season 2005

Southwest Detroit Bikes! Ride 05.07.2005   10am @ the Millenium Bell (east of woodward) in Grand Circus Park, 2005-05-07 10:00:00 - 2005-05-07 13:20:00

Rescheduled relaxed ride of Southwest Detroit to meet at the Millenium Bell in Grand Circus Park (1 block east of woodward 1 block south of Comerican Park) to include landmarks like Tigers Stadium, Michigan Central Depot, a Mexicantown Cinco de Mayo festival, Fort Wayne, Riverside Park, Clark Park, Corktown, and Plenty of good Eats. **See our web post with more info by searching (detroit bikes) as a keyword in our synergy site.**

05.07.2005 Southwest Detroit Ride Information

Interested in riding with us saturday May 7th, 2005 @ 10am......Then make sure you look at the details and prepare to have fun at the event by understanding our bikes! plans and policies.

Detroit Bikes!!! The Second Ride   Grand Circus Park - Millennium Bell, 2005-04-23 10:00:00 - 2005-04-23 12:00:00

Detroit Bikes! wants you to get geared up for our second ride of the season, Saturday April 23, 2005 @ 10:00 am. We would love to see you and your bike at the Millennium Bell in the eastside of Grand Circus Park near the cross streets of Madison, Adams, and Witherell one block south of the Comerica Park Box office.

Detroit Bikes!!! The Second Ride

Get geared up for our second ride of the season, Saturday April 23, 2005 @ 10:00 am. We want you and your bike at the Millennium Bell, one block south of the Comerica Park Box office.

DetroitBikes does Mexicantown and beyond!   Start at 10 a.m.--Millennium Bell--Grand Circus, 2005-05-07 10:00:00 - 2005-05-07 13:00:00

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on May 7th, with a bike ride and enjoy Mexicantown’s cultural character with exploration of a festival at Clark Park this Saturday morning This Saturday’s ride will begin at grand circus park and head through the downtown district and loop through southwest Detroit. We will pass through Corktown, Mexicantown, and the West Riverfront, with the option of a longer route offering Historic Fort Wayne. Unique buildings along the route include Old Tigers Stadium, the Michigan Central Depot, the International rail tunnel, Clark Park, the Ambassador Bridge, and St. Anne’s Church along with several other unique buildings and districts. There will be an hour break reserved for lunch or exploration so if you love Mexican food, want to be apart of a Mexicantown Festival celebrating Cinco de Mayo or maybe you just would like to have a picnic in the park near any of these attractions, then please pack up something small to enjoy or your money/credit card…remember you have to bike around a picnic and a lock if you plan to do so.

DetroitBikes does Mexicantown and beyond!

So it snowed at the end of April. Who knew? Saturday DetroitBikes! again! Meet Saturday (May 7) 10AM at the Millennium Bell in Grand Circus Park for a post Cinco De Mayo ride through Mexicantown and Beyond.

Detroit Bikes! Tours Elmwood Cemetery   Meet @ Millenium Bell @ 9:30am, 2005-05-14 09:25:00 - 2005-05-14 13:30:00

departing from Millenium Bell @ 9:30 am we will ride with fellow bikers to Elmwood Cemetery for a 10am tour. After a short presentation by the groundskeeper, there will be time for individual exploration. At noon, we will depart back to Millenium Bell. If there are any questions or concerns please contact either Alex or greg P.S. keyword search Detroit bikes on the synergy search engine for more information about bikes!

Detroit Bikes! Event Charrette   Detroit Beer Company, 2005-06-01 18:30:00 - 2005-06-01 20:30:00

Detroit Bikes! Welcomes you to ”get geared” about cycling in the city of Detroit.

DetroitBikes! does Elmwood Cemetery

If you're not at the Motor City Makeover on Saturday, you should be riding...

Detroit Bikes! Event Charrette June 1st!!!

Detroit Bikes! Welcomes you to ”get geared” about cycling in the city of Detroit.

Detroit Bikes! to meet June 1st!!!

Detroit Bikes! Welcomes you to ”get geared” about cycling in the city of Detroit.

"Go The Distance" with Detroit Bikes!   Grand Circus Park-Millennium Bell *other locations TBA*, 2005-07-09 10:00:00 - 2005-07-09 14:00:00

Get geared Detroit, did you not hear “the world is coming!” The All-Star Game is fast approaching and Detroit Bikes! Welcomes all to be apart of the city of Detroit. In an informational tour to showcase the “motor city” via bike, Detroit Bikes! Will pass by and visit key districts and destinations in around the primary downtown center of the city. Some places of interest include: Eastern Market, Scott Fountain @ Belle Isle, Brush Park, Ferry Street, the Cultural Center, New Center, Corktown, and of course, our evolving downtown districts. If you are interested in participating in our tour, Go the Distance to www.detroitsynergy.org and keep updated about the event and Bikes! On our homepage, which is part of the Synergy current projects folder. We are Detroit Bikes! and we want the world to see that Detroit is a healthy, active, city of cycling….See you there!

Go the Distance with Detroit Bikes! July 9th

a cleaner version to read of the synergy calendar event.

Go the Distance with Detroit Bikes! July 9th

The All-Star Game is fast approaching and Detroit Bikes! Welcomes all to be apart of the city of Detroit. In an informational tour to showcase the “motor city” via bike, Detroit Bikes! Will pass by and visit key districts and destinations in around the primary downtown center of the city. Some places of interest include: Eastern Market, Scott Fountain @ Belle Isle, Brush Park, Ferry Street, the Cultural Center, New Center, Corktown, and of course, our evolving downtown districts.

Detroit Bikes! in search of "gearheads" for July 9th ride   , 2005-06-09 20:45:00 - 2005-06-09 21:15:00

Briefly after the meeting I would like to go over some of the needed roles to fill with our goal of promoting cycling in the city to a broad audience on All-Star Weekend. If you are interested, please stay after thursdays general meeting at Campus Martius

Liability disclaimer for July 9th

legal description of liability concerns regarding July 9th's ride for All-Star Weekend.

Volunteer defintions, roles, and theme

A quick outline of were we are heading and the roles we need to fill for our All-Star ride

Update with Bikes! about All-star game ride   TBA, 2005-06-20 18:30:00 - 2005-06-20 19:30:00

a quick opportunity to chat and update the progress of our Bikes! plans if you are looking to volunteer, see you there.....if you are looking to be apart of the ride, please keep updated with synergy

First Detroit Bikes! Ride   Cafe Detroit, 2005-04-09 10:00:00 - 2005-04-09 12:00:00

Detroit Bikes, a Synergy project that aims to promote bike riding in the city of Detroit, is having their first Saturday ride this Saturday April 9th. Meet at Cafe Detroit April 9th at 10AM. 

Detroit Bikes! All-Star Ride 07.09.2005   Millennium Bell, 2005-07-09 10:00:00 - 2005-07-09 15:00:00

July 9, 2005: Detroit Bikes! -- Get geared with Detroit Bikes! The All-Star Game is fast approaching and Detroit Bikes! welcomes all to get connected to the energy of Detroit. In an informational tour to showcase the “motor city” via bike, Detroit Bikes! will pass by and visit key districts and destinations in around the primary downtown center of the city. Some places of interest include: Eastern Market, the Michigan Theatre, Brush Park, Ferry Street, the Cultural Center, New Center, Corktown, and of course, our evolving downtown districts Detroit Bikes! is a project of Detroit Synergy Group. The ride starts at 10:00 am. Meet at the Millennium Bell in Grand Circus Park. Download your free ticket today off the synergy website and reserve your spot today by contacting detroit_geared@yahoo.com. OUR RIDE IS FREE! … including a souvenir bandana, but we strongly suggest a donation to support Detroit Bikes! And Back Alley Bikes, two non-profit groups aimed at promoting cycling in the city. Helmets are required, and please familiarize yourself with our liability policy. Helmets will be available for rent at a minimal donation along with a limited number of bikes. Please see our flyer for rental donations. Any questions or concerns, please contact Alex at detroit_geared@yahoo.com

07.09.2005 Detroit Bikes! All-Star Ride

July 9, 2005: Detroit Bikes! -- Get geared with Detroit Bikes! The All-Star Game is fast approaching and Detroit Bikes! welcomes all to get connected to the energy of Detroit. In an informational tour to showcase the “motor city” via bike, Detroit Bikes! will pass by and visit key districts and destinations in around the primary downtown center of the city. Some places of interest include: Eastern Market, the Michigan Theatre, Brush Park, Ferry Street, the Cultural Center, New Center, Corktown, and of course, our evolving downtown districts Detroit Bikes! is a project of Detroit Synergy Group. The ride starts at 10:00 am. Meet at the Millennium Bell in Grand Circus Park.

Go the Distance! All-Star Bike Ride

Join us as Detroit Synergy leads coalition of riders on bike tour during All-Star Saturday.

Detroit Bikes! Near East Side Ride   Millenium Bell, Grand Circus Park, 2005-08-13 10:00:00 - 2005-08-13 14:00:00

Join Detroit Bikes! for a tour of some great places to see and be apart of, this saturday August 13th, 2005. We will tour the Renaissance Center, ride the riverfront, explore the Heidelberg Project, dine in our favorite city for polish food, and enjoy our time to cycle the city. We will meet @ the Millenium Bell @ 10:00 am. If you are interested, I strongly encourage you to RSVP via email to: detroit_geared@yahoo.com, and don't be afraid to chat with fellow city cyclers via our yahoo group....Can't wait to see you there!

Detroit Bikes! Near East Side Ride

Join DSG project Detroit Bikes! on Saturday, August 13th, 2005 for a tour of some great places to see and experience. We will tour the Renaissance Center, ride the riverfront, explore the Heidelberg Project, dine in our favorite city -- Hamtramck -- for polish food, and enjoy our time to cycle the city.

Detroit Bikes! and UDM Midnight Ride   University of Detroit-Mercy McNichols campus, 2005-09-23 22:00:00 - 2005-09-24 03:00:00

Bikes!, in its effort to connect the cycling scene in Southeast Michigan, encourages all to be apart of a unique enjoyable friday night ride. Univerisity of Detroit-Mercy McNichols campus will host its annual midnight ride event September 23rd. Scheduled start time is 10pm, at a location on the University of Detroit-Mercy campus (location TBD). This estimated 35 mile ride will wrap around the city, with an escort from Campus Public Safety and Student Life. If you are an inexperienced rider, then dont worry, the pace of the ride will be slow.

Detroit Bikes! and Detroit Critical Mass Rides   West Grand Circus Park, 2005-09-30 17:30:00 - 2005-09-30 19:15:00

Bikes! is excited to be a part of a “Critical Mass.” These friday evening rides encourage cyclists to enjoy the city even without a plan. This monthly event occurs every last friday of the month, and encourages detroit to get out and bike for the sake of cycling. Scheduled start time is 5:45pm and Critical Mass always meets and the Pingree Statue at the corner of woodward and adams in West Grand Circus Park. Estimated rides are usually between 10-12 miles or 2-3 hours with a leisure pass. If you are an inexperienced rider, then don't worry, this actually is a great ride to get into the pace of riding through the city.

Detroit Bikes! and Tour De Troit 2005-Corktown   Roosevelt Park, 14th and Michigan Avenue, 2005-09-24 10:00:00 - 2005-09-24 18:00:00

Tour de Troit 2005 and Detroit Bikes! The 4th Annual Tour de Troit is set for September 24, 2005. The ride takes off at 10:00 a.m. from Roosevelt Park. When the ride is complete, there will be entertainment, food, and drink in the shadow of Michigan Central Station! The Tour de Troit 2005 will be approximantely 35 miles, and will proceed at a leisurely pace of 10-12 mph. The ride is accompanied by the Detroit Police Department to ensure safety at major intersections. The Tour de Troit raises money for the on-going maintenance of the Corktown-Mexicantown Greenlink and works to promote biking in the City of Detroit. The Tour de Troit is fully-supported by a SAG vehicle. Pre-registration is available at www.corktowndetroit.org! Regular Pre-Registration ($20 per rider, includes Tee-Shirt before September 10, 2005). Student Pre-Registration ($10 per rider, includes Tee-Shirt before September 10, 2005).

Detroit Bikes! goes to work! ride October 16th   Millenium Bell, Grand Circus Park, 2005-10-16 13:00:00 - 2005-10-16 17:35:00

Detroit Bikes! is proud to present our delayed September ride in October, entitiled “Going to Work, with Detroit Bikes!” Our special event will take us past places of work/works, but without the labor or intensity associated with work (afterall, it will be a sunday!!). We will leave the Millenium Bell at Grand Circus Park @ 1:00-1:15pm and go to “work” promoting cycling in the city. Work Sites include: Eastern Market; Waterworks Park; the Packard Plant; the Kowalski Plant; A Scene from 8 Mile; Some works of art; MotorCity Brewery; Avalon Bakery; Downtown Detroit; Joe Louis Arena; The “new” riverfront; and, of course, where we have gone to work each and every tour, the GCP Millenium Bell. We hope to see you there! **Please be aware of our liability and weather policy**

Detroit Bikes! goes to Work ride 10.16.2005

Detroit Bikes! is proud to present our delayed September ride in October, entitled “Going to Work, with Detroit Bikes!” Our special event will take us past places of work/works, but without labor or intensity associated with work (afterall, it will be a Sunday!!). We will leave the Millenium Bell at Grand Circus Park @ 1:00-1:15pm and go to “work” promoting cycling in the city.

Detroit Bikes! Mansions & Fine Homes Ride | October 29th   Millennium Bell @ Grand Circus Park, 2005-10-29 12:00:00 - 2005-10-29 16:45:00

Detroit Bikes! is proud to present its final ride of the 2005 season, entitled “Living it up with Detroit Bikes!” Our special event will take us past unique places, famous homes, and well-established neighborhoods that have provided a sense of pride for the city of Detroit. We will leave the Millennium Bell at Grand Circus Park @ 12pm and go “live it up” by celebrating a successful season of promoting city and cycling. Sites include: Brush Park’s Alfred Street; Cass Park’s Peterboro Street; the courtyards of the Medical Center; Art Center; the Inns/Mansions @ Ferry Street; North Cass; New Center Commons; Second Woodward Piety Hill; Boston Edison’s famous homes; Arden Park’s beautiful residences; Virginia Park; LaSalle Gardens; Woodbridge; Scripps Park; Woodbridge Estates; Historic Canfield; a trip back in time going the wrong way on Second Avenue; the Park Avenue Historic District; and of course, beautiful Grand Circus Park, the bustling center of Detroit Bikes! We hope to see you there! **Please be aware of our liability and weather policy**

Detroit Bikes! Mansions & Fine Homes Ride Oct. 29th

Detroit Bikes! is proud to present its final ride of the 2005 season, entitled “Living it up with Detroit Bikes!” Our special event will take us past unique places, famous homes, and well-established neighborhoods that have provided a sense of pride for the city of Detroit.

Detroit Bikes! Mansions & Fine Homes Ride Oct. 29th

Detroit Bikes! is proud to present its final ride of the 2005 season, entitled “Living it up with Detroit Bikes!” Our special event will take us past unique places, famous homes, and well-established neighborhoods that have provided a sense of pride for the city of Detroit.

10.29.2005 Inclimate Weather Policy

 

Volunteer definitions 06.13.2005

quickly defined roles in need of assistance for planning of all-star game ride

Detroit Bikes!!!

To everyone that owns a Bike: Get into this Spring of things, this Saturday (4/9/05) at 10AM at Cafe Detroit.