Place
Detroit, MI US 48209
Description
SEPTEMBER 13 TOUR DE TROIT CANCELLED
Unfortunately, the Tour de Troit Board of Directors has decided to cancel the 24th annual Tour de Troit, originally slated for September 13.
Rising costs in all logistics, and in particular the rise in the State of Michigan, and City of Detroit event costs for required police protection, event permits and other amenities have made it so we are unable to move forward with Tour de Troit as planned.
WE ARE DEVASTATED.
We know how much this ride means to so many — from the cyclists to our volunteers,
vendors, and neighbors — and we share in your disappointment.
The difficult decision to cancel this historic event was not made lightly by the leaders of our nonprofit organization, but we are simply unable to cover the additional costs of producing this event while keeping registration fees at the level they are, with the number of participants we have registered.
All 1,300+ registered riders for 2025 will be contacted and refunded to their original form
of payment.
We remain committed to creating spaces that celebrate and uplift cycling in Detroit. We will be spending this next year trying to work with the city to come up with a resolution that will allow us to bring the event back in force, with streets closed, and with reasonable pricing.
WHAT CAN YOU DO??
We need you more than ever. Your voice is important and only you can show how much this event means to Detroit. Write letters of support for this, and all of our events telling stories of your rides with us, the importance of cycling events, and this event in particular, and send them directly to me vittoria@tour-de-troit.org with the subject: SAVE THE TOUR de TROIT!. If those could get to us before October 1, 2025 we would appreciate it. If you want to donate your registration fee to the organization, your donation would be 100% tax deductible. Please let us know by emailing the name of the registrant and a note that says DONATE MY FEES. We will return your email with a letter for your taxes.
Thank you for your continued support over the past two decades.
PACKET PICKUP SCHEDULE
EARLY PACKET PICKUP - LOCATION 2727 SECOND AVE, DETROIT 48201
Friday, September 12, 2025 10AM-7PM
DAY OF PACKET PICK UP - ON SITE AT THE RIDE LOCATION:
Saturday, September 13th, 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
ADDITIONAL REMINDERS
- Lunch, Beer & Wine (for over 21), and Faygo provided after the ride.
- Full ride details will be sent to registered riders the week of the event via email
- This is a HELMET MANDATORY ride
- THE MAIN RIDE STARTS AT 9 AM. You may been to line up in your assigned chutes at 8:30 AM
- THE METRIC RIDE has 3 staggered start times based on your mph. 7:15 am is 12-15 mph pace. 7:45 is 15-17 mph. 8:15 is 20-22 mph pace.
- Course maps will not be posted online, they will be available at packet pickup.
- TYPE 3 E-Bikes (w Throttle) are Not allowed for this event. The TDT is a leisurely ride of 8-12 MPH on city streets. The speed capabilities of the Type 3 E-bike within this ride leads to an unsafe and unmanageable ride situation for both participants and the Police. They are also not in alignment with the mission of the organization or the intent of the ride. If you have any questions on this, please email info@tour-de-troit.org. If you require an Electric-Assist Bike, please contact us at info@tour-de-troit.org.
- Be sure to bring a FILLED water bottle. We will also be providing water at the rest stop and finish of the ride.
Please see the FAQ tab on the page for a full listing of FAQ's.
PARKING: RIDE TO START SUGGESTIONS
MGM Grand on Michigan Avenue, Level 4 and above (~2.5 mile ride to start)
PLEASE NOTE: There will be No Parking Available in the Park or along West Jefferson adjacent to Park.
AFTER-RIDE
As always, all participants will be served lunch, beer, wine, and Faygo products after the ride. This year you have your choice of pizza and subs from Gonellas and salads from Organaman. Vegan and Vegetarian options available.
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