August is our busiest month! We’ve got several volunteer opportunities that we need help filling! Please consider helping! Thanks so much!
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Fri August 4 – Sunday Aug 6 Homecoming Bike Parking Valet Time slots vary from day to day. Please consider signing up! We need many volunteers to make this successful! https://www.signupgenius.com/…/60b044cafa922a7f49…
Saturday August 5 – Homecoming Family Bike Ride with the Mayor Time slots vary from 8am to later depending on position. We need Registration, Ride Support, and SAG truck. Please consider giving your time and expertise. https://www.signupgenius.com/…/60b044cafa922a7f49…
Wed August 16th and Thursday Aug 17th 5p-8:30p Greenfield Village Twilight Bike Ride 6-8 volunteers each night to pass out safety lit, Bike Dearborn Schedules and pump up bike tires/quick repairs. Please bring your own bike pump. https://www.signupgenius.com/…/60b044cafa922a7f49…
Saturday August 12 9am – Sierra Club of Southeast Michigan Green Cruise in Ferndale. They are in need of several ride support crew members for their 22 mile route. Sweepers, corkers, and in-ride support. Report at the Ferndale library at 8:30a. Please send a message via our contact form if you’re able to help out. This is NOT a Bike Dearborn event, but we are very much involved to help make it a successful event!
Bike Dearborn and Dearborn Neighborhood Bike Repair will be available to do quick repairs/tune ups and safety checks on your bike to make sure you have a safe and successful summer cycling season.
We’ll be there Friday June 9, 2023 and Friday August 18, 2023 from 2p-7p.
Please stop by and take advantage of this FREE service! All services offered for free do not include new parts. **Flat tires will be repaired for a $10 donation if you need a tube replaced. If you have a tube, replacement/repair is free.
We hope to see you there!
We’ll also have What Every Michigan Bicyclist Must Know books from the League of Michigan Bicyclists and bike lights available for all those that take advantage of our volunteer services. And of course we will have information about Bike Dearborn and how you can get involved!!
If you would like to volunteer to help out on these Bike Repair Days at the Dearborn Summer Market, please send us a message and let us know we should expect you! Bring a set of tools and a repair stand! Or just come to hang out and meet like minded people. Spread the word!
**Not all repairs may be possible on site. You may be referred to bringing your bike into the shop for more extensive repairs that may incur labor and parts fees.
BUSINESSES THAT ARE INTERESTED IN HOSTING: We are looking for local Dearborn businesses that want to host/sponsor one of our Slow Rollin’ Wednesdays this season. We’re looking for family friendly businesses in all areas of the city!! If you have a business or know a business that would be interested, PLEASE SCROLL DOWN for more information.
Who: Bike Dearborn is a community bicycle advocacy group. We promote cycling safety while encouraging our community to hop on and ride…whether it’s for exercise and recreation or using a bicycle for transportation and commuting.
What: Slow Rollin’ Wednesdays is our flagship weekly community bike ride. May 24, 2023 – October 18, 2023. Bike Dearborn at its core believes in supporting our local businesses in Dearborn. The slow roll style bike ride encourages community members from all walks of life to gather, socialize, and patronize the local businesses that host our events while exploring all areas of our great city! Our Slow Rollin’ Wednesdays have attracted dozens of cyclists of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities each week since 2016.
Where: At your Business. Slow Rollin’ Wednesdays take place on Wednesdays May through October. We encourage our participants to arrive between 5:45 and 6p to visit and patronize the business. We roll after we review safety and take a group photo at 6:30p and return about an hour or so later. The business may not be open when we return depending on their business hours…that’s OK.
Why: Bike Dearborn’s tagline motto is Building Community, Outreach, Give Back, and Advocacy. Our Slow Rollin’ Wednesdays build community and are a form of outreach. We are not only introducing community members to the joy of riding bikes, we are carving out bike routes throughout the city while supporting the local economy by introducing our participants to businesses and areas in our city that they may not be familiar with.
Business Responsibility: Be open and welcoming. We introduce our participants to the great local businesses all over our great city! We want them to feel welcome and in turn come back with their friends and family building a lifelong relationship with your business! There is nothing more required of you as a business. However, many of our host businesses in the past will go above and beyond by giving a special discount the evening of the community bike ride, a coupon for future use, or provide samples or snacks for our participants. It’s up to you. Please let us know if you plan to provide anything so we can be sure to put the info in the event posting.
Thank you for seven great seasons of Walk n Roll!!! Due to the low interest in the Walk portion the last couple seasons, the lack of a consistent walk leader, and solid promotion/marketing of that segment, we will be transitioning to a Roll Only event.
Please join Bike Dearborn -The Group for more info and schedule for the NEW Bike Dearborn Slow Rollin’ Wednesdays! A fun COMMUNITY ride for all! We look forward to a successful 8th Season of Rolling Slow while supporting our businesses and community in all corners of Dearborn!
In just two days, we are anticipating some pretty fantastic weather for our Bike Dearborn First Dozen Ride!!
Mid 40s, low wind, and no rain! We’ve ridden in every type of winter weather on past First Dozens. This year, it appears we’ll have spring like weather.
Bring a friend and share with your bike groups! We’ll see you at Qahwah House in west Dearborn on Sunday, January 1st. Registration begins at 1p. The ride starts at 2p. This is a self paced course with a SAG vehicle available.
More details in the link below. See you in the New Year!
