Category: Announcements

Greenfield Village Members’ Only Twilight Ride 2022

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We are excited to announce that Bike Dearborn will be at the Greenfield Village Members’ Only Twilight Bike Ride on Wednesday August 17th from 6p-8:30p.

We will be set up in the center of town not too far from the custard stand.

Why will we be there? To help you of course! We will have our tent set up and have tools to provide you with basic mechanical adjustments to make sure your experience riding around The Village is safe and enjoyable.
Some of the services we will be providing include:
– Saddle height adjustments
– Pumping up tires
– Quick brake adjustments
– Chain lube
– Flat tire repair (we will have an assortment of tubes available, but to be sure we can fix your tire, it’s best for you to provide a tube that fits your own tire) If you use one of our tubes, we do ask for a small donation to cover the cost so we may continue to provide services to others in the future.

We’ll also have some flyers with our upcoming Walk n Roll schedule and info about Bike Dearborn as well as “What Every Young Michigan Cyclist Must Know” booklets for all the kids and the adult version, “What Every Michigan Cyclist Must Know.”
These booklets have been provided by the League of Michigan Bicyclists.

Be sure to stop by as see us to say, “Hi!”

For more information about the Twilight Bike Ride Event please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1400492900451843

Photos from 2021 Below:

Photos from 2021 Greenfield Village Members Only Twilight bike Ride

First Annual Mayor’s Bike Ride

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Date: Sunday, May 15, 2022
Registration: 10a
Ride: 11a
Location: Qahwah House West
22000 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48124

Join Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud, his Executive Team, and Bike Dearborn for the First Annual Mayor’s Bike Ride through the city organized by Bike Dearborn! The route will start at Qahwah House West and take us through the City with a stop at Dearborn High, ending back at Qahwah House.*Please make sure to RSVP & sign the release below. Everyone should RSVP so we can have an accurate headcount and ensure all safety releases have been received.

On Site registration at 10am. Ride departs at 11am.
Helmets are strongly encouraged!

RSVP at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bike-with-the-mayor-tickets-327509609057

Release: Print and Sign Ahead of time. Bring to the ride with you.

General Safety: https://docs.google.com/…/1jtlkYHC_xrfniRxh…/edit

Hands-On Flat Tire Repair Clinic

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Join Tracy at the Dearborn Farmers & Artisan’s Market! Tracy will be conducting a hands-on workshop to teach you how to repair a flat tire/change a punctured tube.
Date: Friday July 9, 2021
When: 5:30p – 7p ( the market is open from 2p-7p)
Where: Wagner Place Park (Behind Wagner Place; West Village Drive between Monroe and Mason)
Cost: FREE!
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In this clinic, you will be working on your own bike.
There are some tools that you will be required to bring:
– Your bike or bike wheel/tire
– Tire Levers
– Air Pump (full size or mini)
– Spare Tube that fits your bike tire.

Optional Tools:
– Latex Gloves and/or Rag to clean your hands
– Tire Patches
– Tweezers to pull out glass or other debris from your tire.




Open Streets Dearborn 2019

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The first Open Streets Dearborn event is this Sunday Oct 6, 11 am – 3 pm

Open Streets Dearborn is a unique event that invites the entire community to gather and engage in physical activity in a safe environment. The event, a partnership with the City of Dearborn with additional support from the Dearborn Community Fund, is designed to bring together people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds and encourage them to be physically active in a fun way.

Located in the South End area of Dearborn, a 3.5 mile stretch along Vernor Highway from Woodmere to Dix, then on to Holly to Lapeer Park will be closed to motorized traffic and people will have the opportunity to participate in fun, safe physical activity. It is a family-friendly event that encourages everyone, no matter size, shape, ability, age or income to enjoy the fresh air and a good time.  By participating in the Open Streets program, participants can experience their city in a new way and collectively build a culture of health.

In addition to biking, walking and skating, other activities will be staged at three hubs that could include activities such as fitness class lessons, bike rentals or walking tours. For more detail on these activity hubs, see the list below.

Hines Drive to be closed from Ford Road to Outer Drive for months beginning Sept. 3

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Hines Drive from Ford Road to Outer Drive Closed.

County project will affect regional drivers

Wayne County will be resurfacing Hines Drive between Ford Road and Outer Drive beginning Tuesday, September 3. 

This is a federally-funded Wayne County project and the City of Dearborn has no involvement in the construction. However, the City recognizes that Dearborn drivers and Ford Road traffic will be impacted.

The following information has been provided by Wayne County:

WHAT’S BEING DONE?
Construction will include resurfacing of existing pavement and related improvements of roadway from Outer Drive to M-153 (Ford) ramps in the cities of Dearborn and Dearborn Heights.

WHEN WILL WORK TAKE PLACE?
Construction work will begin Tuesday, September 3 and is expected to conclude by mid-October.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?
Two-way traffic access will be available to picnic area parking near the middle of the construction area at all times. Hines Drive will be closed to traffic while portions of construction commence with proper signage and notification.

At all other times, two-way traffic will be open. The Hines Park Bike Path Crossing at the ramp to East-Bound Ford/M-153 will be closed to traffic during construction of the ramp. The closure of the bike path crossing is expected for two weeks. At all other times, two-way accesses on the bike path will be open. Please use caution when driving through work zones.


FOR MORE INFORMATION

Residents can sign up for Hines Drive alerts here: HINES DRIVE ALERTS.
Contact the 24 hour customer service center at 888 ROAD CREW (762-3273)
Visit – waynecounty.com

**Info from the City of Dearborn and Wayne County press releases

Bike Parking Returns To Homecoming

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For the second year cyclists will have a safe and secure place to park their bikes at 38532468_2074272046224351_7538949574908444672_nthe 2019 Dearborn Homecoming festival. Last year 200 bikes were parked and secured by Bike Dearborn volunteers during the 3 day event. Bike Dearborn has partnered with the City of Dearborn once again to offer the Free Bike Parking service located at the tennis courts on Monroe St. next to the carnival area of the festival. Volunteers from Bike Dearborn will issue claim tickets for parked bikes which will be stored and supervised within the tennis courts fence. The service is free, but donations will be accepted which will go towards Bike Dearborn’s bike advocacy efforts. Additionally, all patrons of the Bike Parking will be able to enter a raffle for free giveaway items.

The 4th Annual Homecoming Family Bike Ride is on Aug. 3 rolling 9 a.m.  The 36840333_2044194125898810_934586090495410176_napproximately eight-mile bike ride will wend its way through Dearborn and includes mid-point rest stop. This is a family-friendly, police-supported ride for cyclists of all ages. Helmets are required, and kids need to be with an adult. Registration begins at 8 a.m. for this free event. The ride departs and end at the tennis courts; riders are encouraged to take advantage of the free Bike Parking after the ride so they can enjoy the festival.

The City of Dearborn and Bike Dearborn are also working with Zagster, Dearborn’s bike share provider, to host a virtual bike share station near the Bike Parking location as well.  During the dates of the Homecoming festival a virtual station still be shown within the Zagster phone app which will allow for users of the bike share program start and/or end their rides at the festival grounds.  Those interested in the bike share program can have their questions answered by Bike Dearborn volunteers at the Bike Parking location.

Bike Parking hours of operation are: Friday Aug 2nd 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm, Saturday Aug 38501209_2075515056100050_1370103299092512768_n3rd 12:00 pm – 11:30 pm, and Sunday 12:00 pm – 11:30 pm. All bikes must be reclaimed by the end of the night each day. No overnight bike parking will be allowed.

Bike Dearborn is a grassroots organization that is dominating the bike advocacy efforts in Dearborn by focusing on creating a safe bicycling community and culture. Bike Dearborn not only promotes the recreational use of biking but the sustainable and equitable sides of bicycling as a form of transportation as well. The healthy benefits of biking for Dearborn residents and environmental sustainability are integral elements of the organization. Find out more about Bike Dearborn at www.bikedearborn.com