Short and long, tough and easy, Wheelhouse offers a variety of guided tours for cyclists of all abilities and stamina level. What’s your interest? Detroit architecture…family rides…neighborhood excursions…dining tours…We can even craft a custom tour for your business or family!
Call 313-656-BIKE (2453) or email info@wheelhousedetroit.com for more information or to reserve a spot on a tour.
Downtown Highlights
date:
occurs every Saturday.
time:
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
tour price:
$25.00.
with bike rental:
$35.00
This two-hour tour will will showcase downtown gems like Campus Martius, theaters and stadiums, Brush Park and more! Your Inside Detroit tour guide has all the scoop on architecture, history and development. Perfect for visitors to Detroit as well as natives looking to bone up on their Detroit knowledge!
Woodward Corridor
date:
occurs every Sunday.
time:
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
tour price:
$35.00.
with bike rental:
$45.00
Detroit’s main drag is always buzzing with great things to see and do! This three-hour tour will showcase Brush Park, Orchestra Hall, the museum district, niche Midtown retailers and downtown skyscrapers. Powered by Inside Detroit.
Other Suggestions
There are tons of group rides and great cycling destinations in Detroit (and the suburbs, too!).
Destinations and semi-regular rides:
DetroitBikes! Monthly bike tours of Detroit, leisurely pace, free.
Tour de Troit: Annual tour of Detroit each September with a police escort, and a great lunch and after-ride celebration in Roosevelt Park, the heart of beautiful Corktown. Last year, over 600 participants cycled 40 miles in the D! This year, the ride is set for September 20.
Velodrome at Bloomer Park: The Detroit-area velodrome is located at Bloomer Park, in Rochester Hills. Open to the public, with lessons, rentals and regularly scheduled races most nights.
Weekly Rides.
Wednesday night ride @ Wheelhouse, 9 p.m. (We're done for 2008 - tune back in 2009 for the start-up of the ride season again!)
Beat The Train: Saturdays, 6:00 a.m. @ Fort Wayne.
Clinton River Riders: Various days, times, and locations -- check their site.
Slow Spokes: Primarily southern Macomb County, with various dates, times and locations.
Wolverine Sports Club: Rides every day except Friday, throughout Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
Cycling Saddlemen: Rides on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, Hines Drive and Dearborn.
Bike Grosse Pointe: Rides on Saturday and Sunday mornings that meet in Grosse Pointe.
Special thanks to Steve Roach of Miller Canfield and the League of Michigan Bicyclists for compiling this list.