Industrial Heritage

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Detroit put the world on wheels, and this tour visits many of the citys significant automotive factories, including Poletown, Packard Plant, Ford Piquette Plant and Highland Park Ford Plant. Learn how the evolution of the industry impacted Detroits population, ethnic heritage, politics and geography over the years.

Architecture (Sept)

Local architect Brian Hurttienne will lead this overview of significant architecture in and around Downtown Detroit. The discussion will center on architecture in relation to urban planning, past and future developments as well as the social implications of architectural design, good and bad, in Detroit. Sites include Elmwood Cemetery, Lafayette Park, Brush Park, Wayne State University and the Medical Center. Ride distance: 15 miles. Please note: This tour will be repeated monthly through October.

Urban Agriculture: Farm to Fork (sept)

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Ever wondered what a local food system actually looks like? Between Detroits Eastern Market, Gleaners Community Food Bank, and the 800 plus gardens and farms participating in the citys Garden Resource Program, Detroit offers a unique view of a local food system at work. Spend the afternoon touring Detroits local foodways on bicycles! This tour will give you the opportunity to engage with farms and gardens growing food, ride the streets this food travels, and experience the spaces where food reaches consumers forks. Please note: This tour will be repeated monthly through October.

Conner Creek Greenway

This one is a ride! We will take Gratiot – and wave at the Better Made factory! – out to the eastside’s Conner Creek Greenway, some of which is completed. Points of interest include Norris Town, the Dorais Velodrome and the Milbank Trail. A lunch stop at the historic (haunted) Two Way Inn is included in the tour. Ride distance: 25 miles. Community partner: Detroit Eastside Community Collaborative.

Urban Agriculture: Farm to Fork (oct)

Ever wondered what a local food system actually looks like? Between Detroits Eastern Market, Gleaners Community Food Bank, and the 800 plus gardens and farms participating in the citys Garden Resource Program, Detroit offers a unique view of a local food system at work. Spend the afternoon touring Detroits local foodways on bicycles! This tour will give you the opportunity to engage with farms and gardens growing food, ride the streets this food travels, and experience the spaces where food reaches consumers forks. Please note: This tour will be repeated monthly through October.

Architecture (October)

Local architect Brian Hurttienne will lead this overview of significant architecture in and around Downtown Detroit. The discussion will center on architecture in relation to urban planning, past and future developments as well as the social implications of architectural design, good and bad, in Detroit. Sites include Elmwood Cemetery, Lafayette Park, Brush Park, Wayne State University and the Medical Center. Ride distance: 15 miles. Please note: This tour will be repeated monthly through October.

PRIVATE TOUR - Beaumont Boo Day

This tour will visit a few spots rumored to be haunted, including the Whitney, Fort-Shelby and Leland Hotels, Majestic Theatre, and Masonic Temple, as well as a ride through Elmwood Cemetery. PRIVATE TOUR FOR BEAUMONT EMPLOYEES.

Eastern Market (october)

Riders will head out from the RiverWalk to architecturally significant Lafayette Park and, from there, onto Eastern Market, one of Southeast Michigan’s most-vibrant places. At the market, cyclists will hear an overview of the 10-year plan for the area from Randall Fogelman, special projects manager for the Eastern Market Corp. After a couple of slices from neighborhood favorite Supino Pizza, we will walk off lunch with a tour of the farmers market before hopping back on our bikes. The ride back to the Wheelhouse will zoom down the Dequindre Cut rail-to-trail! Lunch included in price of tour. Distance: 5 mile ride, 1 mile walk.

Belle Isle

Explore the architecture of Detroits island gem, including the Eero Saarinen-designed Flynn Pavilion, the Albert Kahn-designed Conservatory and Aquarium, the Boat and Yacht Clubs, the Casino and Livingstone Lighthouse. A sampling of the parks numerous statues will be discussed, including the Spanish American War Memorial, a sculpture of the poet Dante, General Alpheus Starkey Williams and his famous horse Plug Ugly and Scott Fountain.

Underground Railroad

Detroit was an important station on the Underground Railroad, and the final American stop prior to freedom across the River in Canada for many escaped slaves. We will visit the Underground Railroad memorial sculpture on the Detroit RiverWalk, historic Second Baptist Church, and the Underground Railroad Living Museum at the First Congregational Church.

Haunted Detroit

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Dont be a fraidy cat, celebrate Halloween with Wheelhouses final weekend of 2010. We will visit a few spots rumored to be haunted, including the Fort-Shelby and Leland Hotels, Majestic Theatre, and Masonic Temple, as well as a ride through Elmwood Cemetery.

Haunted Halloween Tour

Dont be a fraidy cat, celebrate Halloween with Wheelhouses final tour of 2010. We will visit a few spots rumored to be haunted, including the Fort-Shelby and Leland Hotels, Majestic Theatre, and Masonic Temple, as well as a ride through Elmwood Cemetery.