Bike to Work Day is this Friday

sm-detbks_logoBike to work day is everyday for the dedicated cyclists. But for those who need a nudge to try it, this Friday is Bike to Work day.

There are two organized Bike to Work rides to Detroit this year. They are a combination of last year’s rides hosted by Detroit Synergy and American Cycle and Fitness.

If you need another excuse, Armadillo Printwear is cooking up some cool T-shirts for participants.

Here are the Friday itineraries with the estimated times:

Woodward Avenue Route

  • 6:15AM Start: American Cycle & Fitness in Royal Oak
    29428 Woodward Ave. (just north of 12 Mile Rd)
  • 6:25AM Royal Oak Farmers Market, West Entrance
  • 6:40AM Ferndale, Southbound Woodward Ave. @ 9 Mile Rd
  • 7:35AM Cultural Center/Midtown, WSU
  • Welcome Center – Woodward Ave. @ Warren Ave.
  • 8:00AM Finish: Downtown, Campus Martius Park
  • Afternoon ride leaves Campus Martius @ 5:30pm. Arrive in Royal Oak @ 7pm

Grosse Pointe Route

  • 6:15AM Start: American Cycle & Fitness Grosse Pointe, 20343 Mack Ave. (6 blocks south of Vernier Rd)
  • 6:35AM City of Grosse Pointe Village, Kercheval @ St. Clair. Parking at Trader Joe’s Parking Garage
  • 6:50AM Grosse Pointe Park/Detroit, East Jefferson Ave @ Lakepointe – Grosse Pointe Park Public Library
  • 7:30AM Rivertown/Indian Village, 6533 East Jefferson Ave @ Bellevue ?Parking on Bellevue Street
  • 8:00AM Finish: Downtown, Campus Martius
  • Afternoon ride leaves Campus Martius @ 5:30pm. Arrive in Grosse Pointe @ 7pm

For more information on these rides, visit the Detroit Synergy and American Cycle and Fitness web sites.

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