Bike the Drive!

One great reason to run is to be fit enough to have fun biking the Tour de Troit, and this spring the Chicago version, Bike the Drive!  Alison and I signed up to see how Lake Shore Drive compares to Woodward Ave.  Okay, okay!  I know there's no way Chicago's skyline can beat the glory of the Detroit Depot, but since the Tour de Troit isn't until fall, I'm willing to step down and out in Chicago.  Part of the proceeds go to a good cause too, the Active Transportation Alliance helping to make biking, walking and public transportation more safe.  Sound like fun?  Join us!

Speaking of Detroit, there's a cool event tomorrow in Detroit for bicycle enthusiasts. Detroit Bike City is staging their first ever bike meet/swap at Cobo, and officially opening the Tour de Troit registration if you show up in person.  Otherwise, you'll have to wait until May 1st to sign up for the most fun bike ride this side of the Mississippi.  Just in case you won't be around for the show at Cobo tomorrow here's the sign-up info for the  Tour de Troit off their website:

Online registration for the 2012 Tour de Troit will open on May 1. NEW THIS YEAR: All registrations will include a t-shirt!

May 1 to June 30 – $35/$30 (student) w/t-shirt
July 1 to August 31 – $40/$35 w/t-shirt
Sept. 1 to 10 – $50/45 w/t-shirt
ONSITE (if available) $65 w/t-shirt (size not guaranteed)

If you are extra-excited to register, we are extra-excited to offer a one-day EARLY BIRD registration special in conjunction with Detroit Bike City at Cobo Center on March 24! In-person, cash only, $30 or $25 for a student with valid student ID. See you there!

3/23/12 - 4.0 miles | 45 min | 5.3 mph | 435 kcal