Wow! Fantastic evening for the Season Opener!! A little windy. A little chilly at the end, but a great time!! I hope every one of you had as great time as I did!! 38 2 legged riders and 2 4 legged ones! We had our first ever cat on a ride. We’ve had dogs in the past, but never one properly outfitted with a helmet! I want to thank the support crew! Always a fantastic job…didn’t lose their touch over the winter break. Also, thank you so much to Dellah Coffee & Brunch House for hosting us! Before the ride, I had a mint lemonade. It was delicious. After the ride, I had a chicken bacon ranch wrap and it was equally as good!!
**YOU MUST HAVE LIGHTS and WEAR a HELMET** and Bring an extra tube.
Saturday, April 15, 2023 Time: meet at 12p. Ride out at 12:30p Meeting at Black Box Coffee Shop and Art Gallery Route about 12-15 miles Pace avg 10mph
Please Arrive by 12p and be ready to roll at 12:30p. We are meeting at Black Box Coffee Shop and Art Gallery. This is a free event. Bring some cash or a card for any stops you wish to make a purchase at.
This ride will have several stops at a couple of art studios, a couple galleries, and public art displays in both west and east downtown Dearborn
We always try to take a group photo before we go and provide a quick overview of Ride Safety .
**All COVID-19 restrictions have been removed, but please if you display any symptoms of illness, please stay home! #BikeDearborn
HAVE FUN! Invite a FRIEND!
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**Bike Dearborn is a welcoming group. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, gender identity, sexual orientation. Bike Dearborn is a safe and welcoming community of local cyclists.
**You ride at your own risk. We are not responsible for you and your safety. The City of Dearborn supports what we do. However, we assume our own risks when cycling through the city streets and their hazards. Bike Dearborn and the City of Dearborn and their representatives are not responsible for anything that may happen to you on this ride. If you attend our rides, you agree to this statement.
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!
