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Homecoming Volunteers Needed

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CALL TO ACTION: We NEED your HELP! 
Every year, we host secure bike parking at the annual Dearborn Homecoming Festival. We can’t do it alone! We need your help to make this a successful weekend.

Please visit our sign-up link to choose a shift or two and help park bikes
Volunteers Needed!

Homecoming Bike Parking: Sign up for a shift or two on August 7-9. Share this post with your friends, bike groups, and volunteer groups. We need your help to man our shifts all 3 days of homecoming. You’ll receive bikes, secure them in the gates, and return proper bikes to people as they return. We need 3 people per shift… more for the closing shifts after the fireworks, as it gets crazy (but super fun!!) when everyone picks up their bikes at the same time at the end of the night. Click the link for more details and to sign up for shifts that match your availability!
Volunteer Sign Up Link


Thanks so much!
Sincerely,
Tracy Besek/Bike Dearborn
Email me at bikedearborn (at) gmail (use proper email syntax) if you have any questions.

Cutting the Bike Dearborn Season Short

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ANNOUNCEMENT:

Here is the schedule for the remaining weeks of the season. Unfortunately, our 10th season is coming to an early close. I will not be able to lead rides after August 20. I am having surgery to repair my rotator cuff on the morning of August 28th. I tried to put it off until November, but my surgeon advises me not to wait!

July 30 – No Roll (Homecoming week)
August 2 – Homecoming Ride 9:30a (registration starts at 8:30a)
August 6 – EAST Peace Park
August 13 – No Roll (GFV Twilight Ride)
August 20 – Lapeer Park (Last Official Ride of the Season)

August 27 – October: Please keep an eye out in our Facebook group and Discord Channel for unofficial member-led rides. If you post a ride, please include Distance and Pace expectations. As always, you are responsible for your own safety.

We will still be hosting First Dozen on January 1st! See you then!

Thanks for understanding!
Tracy Besek

Dearborn Homecoming -Volunteers Needed

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Volunteers Needed!

CALL TO ACTION: We NEED your HELP! We have a couple of big events during homecoming that we need help with! We can’t do it alone! Click the links for details.

Homecoming Bike Parking: Sign up for a shift or two on August 1-3. Share this post with your friends, bike groups, and volunteer groups. We need your help to man our shift all 3 days of homecoming. You’ll receive people’s bikes, secure them in the gates, and return proper bikes to people as they return. We would like 3 people per shift…more for the closing shifts after the fireworks, as it is crazy (but super fun!!) when everyone picks up at once at the end of the night. Click the link for more details and to sign up for shifts that match your availability!
https://www.signupgenius.com/…/60B044CAFA922A7F49…

Homecoming Bike Ride: Saturday, August 2, is our family bike ride with the mayor. We need volunteers to help out. Experienced ride support, SAG truck driver, photographer, and registration table. It’s very much appreciated. Click the link for sign up and details about each available position.
https://www.signupgenius.com/…/60B044CAFA922A7F49…

Thanks so much!
Sincerely,
Tracy Besek and the Bike Dearborn Team
Email me at bikedearborn (at) gmail (use proper email syntax) if you have any questions.

Plan Dearborn Community Engagement Events

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The City of Dearborn is seeking your input on the Master Plan. Check out the flyer for upcoming subarea events on June 17, 18, 24, and 25. Your feedback is crucial – please join us and spread the word!

Whether you are a recreational cyclist or a commuter, we need to make sure cyclists’ voices are heard!

West Downtown: June 24, 5:30-7:30 – Peace Park West
East Downtown: June 17, 5:30-7:30 – Arab American National Museum
Warren Ave: June 18, 5:30-7:30 – Al-Huda Islamic Association
South End: June 25, 5:30-7:30 – ACCESS Gymnasium

Bike Dearborn At the Summer Market

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Bike Dearborn Bike Repair Day at the Dearborn Summer Market

We’re excited to return to the Dearborn Summer Market this year. On Firday June 13, 2025 from 4-8p
we’ll be passing out Bike Safety info, information about Bike Dearborn, and our founder, Tracy Besek, will be doing light repairs for anyone that brings their bike.
(shifting/brake adjustments, flat repair, and saddle/handlebar adjustments)
Minor bike repairs will be done at no charge as long as no parts are needed. Available parts will be limited and a donation will be requested if used in your repair.
Depending on the extent of the repair needed, you may be asked to bring your bike at a time it can be dropped off for work.

In addition, Tracy will be holding a Hands-On Repair Clinic from 6p-7:30p.
This month’s focus is Flat Tires and Pre-Ride Safety Check!
PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS SO WE KNOW TO EXPECT YOU. Space is limited.
https://bikeleague.org/class-registration/…

Bring Your Bike or Wheel! Bring your Flat repair tools and work along with Tracy’s instruction to change your own flat tire.
-New Tube
-Air Pump
-Tire Levers
-Adjustable Wrench (if not quick release)
-Rag and/or latex gloves (not required, but your hands will get dirty)
-Multi-Tool

June: Flat Repair and Pre-Ride Check
July: Keep Your Bike Clean: How to clean the drive train
August: Minor Adjustments to Keep You Rollin’ Smooth