  Kbkav Member Username: Kbkav Post Number: 242 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 207.74.196.20 |
Tour the Motor City on 2 Wheels! Pre-Registration for Tour de Troit 2006 is now available at www.corktowndetroit.org. The ride, which will be approximately 35 miles, is set for Saturday, September 23 at 10:00 a.m. - on-site registration begins at 9:00 a.m. The ride will start and finish at Roosevelt Park in front of the Michigan Central Station. Registration costs $25 ($15 for students) and includes a map with information about the sights you will be biking past, light breakfast, water and a snack provided at a break stop (location TBD), and food, drink and music at a post-ride afterglow. The ride is fully SAG-supported. Visit www.corktowndetroit.org for more info. Greater Corktown Development Corporation sponsors the Tour de Troit to raise awareness of biking as a mode of transportation, to publicize the growing greenways network in the City of Detroit and all of Southeastern Michigan, and to raise funds for the development and maintenance of the Corktown-Mexicantown Greenlink. The Corktown-Mexicantown Greenlink is a series of bike lanes and pedestrian paths intended to connect Corktown and Mexicantown to each other and to the Detroit River, specifically the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy's vision for the West Riverfront. For more information, visit http://www.corktowndetroit.org /2005/green_ctown.html . | ||
E_hemingway Member Username: E_hemingway Post Number: 898 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.242.215.8 |
This was soooooo much fun last year. The girlfriend and I had a blast. We will be bringing friends with this year. Will Slows be catering again this year? | ||
Gravitymachine Member Username: Gravitymachine Post Number: 1255 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 198.208.159.18 |
its gonna be good! | ||
East_detroit Member Username: East_detroit Post Number: 702 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 69.212.169.194 |
Cool! How are the roads? Would you suggest road bike, hybrid or mountain bike? | ||
Gravitymachine Member Username: Gravitymachine Post Number: 1256 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 198.208.159.18 |
people do it on all bikes there was a bmx bike last year, recumbant bikes, mountains, cruisers, road racing bikes... you name it. the roads are detroit roads, so chances are good there'll be some rough stuff somewhere but the route planners will take that into consideration. Last year there were just a few spots that people really needed to slow down for. I'll be doing like last year and riding my mountain bike with smooth city tires, but all will make it no problem (assuming they are in decent ridable shape to begin with of course) (Message edited by gravitymachine on August 23, 2006) | ||
Thnk2mch Member Username: Thnk2mch Post Number: 284 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 71.65.11.152 |
Would the veterans recommend this for the novice/average bike rider? I have no doubt I would absolutely love it, yet the mrs questions wether or not she could handle it. | ||
Kbkav Member Username: Kbkav Post Number: 243 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 67.38.28.69 |
Yes, Slow's will be catering the post-ride shindig again. The ride is paced at 10-12 mph, so it is comfortable for novice riders, if not slow for intermediate/advanced riders. It's definitely a pace that allows for conversation and observation. | ||
E_hemingway Member Username: E_hemingway Post Number: 901 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.242.215.8 |
Novice riders handle it pretty well. However, you will definitely be hungry for Slows when you're done. | ||
Thnk2mch Member Username: Thnk2mch Post Number: 286 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 71.65.11.152 |
Reason #3 why I want to participate  | ||
Dday Member Username: Dday Post Number: 850 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 65.209.165.170 |
I'll be there + 2! Let's hope for better weather than two years ago...... | ||
Gravitymachine Member Username: Gravitymachine Post Number: 1265 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 198.208.159.18 |
get back up there! | ||
Dougw Member Username: Dougw Post Number: 1319 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 136.1.1.101 |
Ooh, looks like you have to register by tomorrow if you want to get the free t-shirt... http://www.corktowndetroit.org | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 745 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 69.136.147.97 |
me and my girl are riding in it. We are bith novices , we usualy do Woodbridge to Belle Isle and around on Sundays but thil will be sweet. | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 6567 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 70.236.198.22 |
Everyone got helmets?! | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 746 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 69.136.147.97 |
all i have is a hockey helmet, | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 6570 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 70.236.198.22 |
Bring it. I think they won't let you ride without one...any sanctioned riding event will require proper safety equipment. At the very least, the judgemental glare from politically correct eyes will be blinding if you dare go bare-headed when they're trying to teach their children better habits. If I cannot make it, I'll lend you mine. | ||
Gravitymachine Member Username: Gravitymachine Post Number: 1277 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 198.208.159.18 |
you can get a bicycle helmet at places like target and meijer for under $25. skateboarding/bmx helmets work, a hockey helmet is probably cool too, and there are plenty of bicycle shops in the area that'll be more than happy to help you out last day to pre-register and get a t-shirt! | ||
East_detroit Member Username: East_detroit Post Number: 736 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 69.212.169.194 |
My wife and I are signed up... sounds like it will be fun. Where can we park? | ||
Gravitymachine Member Username: Gravitymachine Post Number: 1279 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 198.208.159.18 |
cool! around roosevelt park, michigan ave, 14th, side streets... | ||
Ndavies Member Username: Ndavies Post Number: 2152 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 129.9.163.106 |
Why don't you just ride your bike over? | ||
Thnk2mch Member Username: Thnk2mch Post Number: 346 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 71.65.11.152 |
My wife and I are registered. Looking foward to it! | ||
East_detroit Member Username: East_detroit Post Number: 739 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 69.212.169.194 |
I dont live in Corktown, Ndavies, and I'm not going to ask my wife to ride an extra 10 miles back and forth. So, anyone know where to park? | ||
Machoken Member Username: Machoken Post Number: 1478 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 207.145.38.104 |
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Gravitymachine Member Username: Gravitymachine Post Number: 1295 Registered: 05-2005 |
tomorrow! | ||
Dougw Member Username: Dougw Post Number: 1346 Registered: 11-2003 |
Looks like rain tomorrow.  Still, unless it's pouring tomorrow morning, I'm planning on going. | ||
E_hemingway Member Username: E_hemingway Post Number: 960 Registered: 11-2004 |
Is there a rain date for the tour? | ||
Dougw Member Username: Dougw Post Number: 1347 Registered: 11-2003 |
Not sure, but I don't think there is. Chance of (any) rain tomorrow is currently listed as 60%, which often ends up being a smattering of rain, so it may not be too bad... | ||
Thnk2mch Member Username: Thnk2mch Post Number: 377 Registered: 02-2006 |
It happens rain or shine. | ||
Gravitymachine Member Username: Gravitymachine Post Number: 1297 Registered: 05-2005 |
indeed | ||
East_detroit Member Username: East_detroit Post Number: 756 Registered: 11-2003 |
See you all there! | ||
Thnk2mch Member Username: Thnk2mch Post Number: 383 Registered: 02-2006 |
Did anyone see the woman fly over her handle bars and nail the pavement up the street from Hart Plaza? | ||
Buddyinrichmond Member Username: Buddyinrichmond Post Number: 59 Registered: 02-2004 |
BANG? | ||
Dannaroo Member Username: Dannaroo Post Number: 14 Registered: 05-2006 |
I missed the woman flying over her handlebars but I did have some jerks on a tandem blindly turn into me in MexicanTown.... All in all, the ride was pretty good. | ||
Michael Member Username: Michael Post Number: 787 Registered: 10-2003 |
more like THUD? | ||
East_detroit Member Username: East_detroit Post Number: 757 Registered: 11-2003 |
I saw the woman laying down on her face surrounded by people... they said she fell off her bike, looked kinda odd. The tour was a lot of fun, really showed off some neighborhood gems. I took my mountain bike which doesnt have a computer on it, but it seemed like the front of the pack was going more than 12mph. During the 2nd leg they probably could have used some of the group-ups they did during the first leg, but the cops did an amazing job with their sliding windows traffic control. People at the end were getting the last cop yelling at them to "tighten it up... c'mon catch up" which is different from most tours. The food at the end was really good... they had chili which I guess was from Slows? I didnt get to taste it because they ran out but I did have some really good wraps and some beer. The tour was very well organized and hats off and a thanks to Kbkav! | ||
East_detroit Member Username: East_detroit Post Number: 758 Registered: 11-2003 |
Oh, I forgot to mention.... in many of the neighborhoods a lot of the people were yelling encouragements, waving hi and really enjoying watching the bikes... that made the ride even more fun. | ||
Michael Member Username: Michael Post Number: 788 Registered: 10-2003 |
Oh, I forgot to mention...around 10:30am, when the ride was passing a building I was working on downtown, one of the riders yelled out to one of the people working with me, "drop the cigarette and get on a bike." I was like, "get off the bike and pick up a hammer!" But for the most part it was enjoyable watching many of the riders going by with gaping jaws. | ||
Thnk2mch Member Username: Thnk2mch Post Number: 385 Registered: 02-2006 |
The woman flying over her handle bars was my wife, Brk2mch A guy in front of us with a baby trailer stopped in the road, my wife freaked and must have grabbed only the front brake! Away she went! That was the end of our Tour De Troit for 2006. | ||
Jimaz Member Username: Jimaz Post Number: 678 Registered: 12-2005 |
But is she ok? "Brk2mch" - clever! | ||
Thnk2mch Member Username: Thnk2mch Post Number: 386 Registered: 02-2006 |
So far-so good. We spent Saturday afternoon in the ER. They said no broken bones - luckily just sprains, but said to see a specialist for her wrist. Pretty bruised though. Both eyes, nose, left wrist and right knee. Lots of pain killers. Her helmet sure helped! DPD was great, Rescue guys were great, Tour leader was great, and the Tour help van from Honest John's was great! We can't wait for next year. | ||
Gravitymachine Member Username: Gravitymachine Post Number: 1301 Registered: 05-2005 |
the food wasn't from slows, dunno where it came from but I hear it was good (i mainly stuck to the beer :D) I didn't see thnk2mch's wife go down, hope she gets better soon, but I did see the one motorcycle cop dump his bike on lonyo lol (he was ok, he got right back up) a good time for sure, there were roughly 350 people out there! | ||
Kbkav Member Username: Kbkav Post Number: 246 Registered: 10-2003 |
the food was homemeade chili from our friends at beatthetrain.com and tamales from tamaleria nuevos leon. the beer was oktoberfest from victory brewing (courtesy of elite brands of detroit). great pics are up at http://info.detnews.com/pix/ph otogalleries/newsgallery/20060 923_tourdetroit/index.htm everything for the most part was really great - particularly the kick-ass volunteers. | ||
Kbkav Member Username: Kbkav Post Number: 247 Registered: 10-2003 |
oh, and thnk2much - glad to hear your wife is not too badly hurt. | ||
Gravitymachine Member Username: Gravitymachine Post Number: 1303 Registered: 05-2005 |
{particularly the kick-ass volunteers.} the head volunteer ^^ especially! | ||
Thnk2mch Member Username: Thnk2mch Post Number: 388 Registered: 02-2006 |
Jimaz, Gravitymachine and Kbkav - Thank you for your concern. Thnk2mch | ||
Dday Member Username: Dday Post Number: 854 Registered: 10-2003 |
kbkav I am soooo happy to hear that you had such a great turnout! I was unable to attend due to a family situation and wish I had been there. It is so gratifying to hear that so many turned out. A far cry from the 50 or so the first year!!! Thanks so much for taking the ball on this and running this the way you have! I swear I will be there next year Thanks again for seeing this through!!! You're awesome!! | ||
Frequency13 Member Username: Frequency13 Post Number: 1 Registered: 09-2006 |
great event! i'd like to see it better fulfill its opportunity to educate and organize people for the issues facing the communities we ride through, but it was still a fun experience! i have some pics up at <a href="http://frequency13.blogspot.com/">frequency13</a> (Message edited by frequency13 on September 27, 2006) (Message edited by frequency13 on September 27, 2006) | ||
Dday Member Username: Dday Post Number: 856 Registered: 10-2003 |
Cool pics! Anyone have anymore? | ||
Gravitymachine Member Username: Gravitymachine Post Number: 1316 Registered: 05-2005 |
a few more: click! |
