Upcoming events

• Ride your Bike to the Ball Park

  • When
    Sun, May 26, 2013
  •  
    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Majestic Plaza, located at the southeast corner of Van Dyke Avenue and Martin Road in Warren

  START LOCATION:     Majestic Plaza located at the southeast corner of Van Dyke Avenue and Martin Road in Warren

  RIDE LEADER:  Tom Miller  (586-573-4754)

  DISTANCE:     30 Miles    

  PACE:     12 to 14 M.P.H.

  TERRAIN:  Flat

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:     If you are interested in attending I would be willing to purchase tickets as I did last year or you can purchase tickets on you own by clicking on the link below.  I need to know by Sunday, May 12 for ticket purchase.

  e-mail:  tmiller793@gmail.com

  Telephone: 586-573-4754

  Text:  586-945-2322

   

  Ticket are $22.00 and probably a small handling fee.

   

  If we are not full of peanuts and hot dogs there may be time for a stop at a downtown eatery after the game.

   

   

  Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins, Sunday, May 26, 1:08 PM

  

  Calling all bicyclists! The Detroit Tigers are offering a very special ticket package!

  For just $22, bicycle riding fans will receive a Pavilion ticket to the 1:08 PM game vs the Minnesota Twins and a ticket for a one-day-only bicycle valet to be located on Columbia Plaza in front of Comerica Park's Gate A entrance. Bicycle valet tickets are only available through this special offer, and will not be available for purchase on the day of the game.

  Tickets and Bicycle Valet Spaces are limited and will sell out, so be sure to purchase yours today!

   

  BUY NOW

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• New Baltimore to Marine City Breakfast Ride

  • When
    Mon, May 27, 2013
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    New Baltimore at the Water Tower

  RIDE LEADER:	Tom Miller
  DISTANCE:	40 Miles
  PACE:	12 to 14 M.P.H.
  TERRAIN:	Flat
  ADDITIONAL INFO.:	Our friends at the Clinton River Riders Bicycle Club have invited us to join them for this Memorial Day Breakfast Ride. Ride to Marine City for Breakfast at the Riviera Restaurant near the ferry dock. After breakfast return to New Baltimore via a different route. Wear your Slow Spokes Jersey ( The Clinton River Riders will be wearing theirs) to make this a festive occasion. There will be several groups at different paces so you can chose the pace you want.

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• Tuesday Evening Rides

  • When
    Tue, May 28, 2013
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Bank parking lot on the north side of 26 Mile east of Mound

   

  DISTANCE:	25 to 30 Miles
  PACE:	12 to 14 M.P.H.
  TERRAIN:	Flat
  LEADERS:	Josie (586) 484-4412  Rita (586) 291-7272
  ADDITIONAL INFO.:	Slower riders can always come out and go at their own pace.  You can't get lost on the Macomb Orchard Trail, and you can always join us at the restaurant afterwards. (For many of us that is our favorite part of the evening anyway.)

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• Wednesday Evening Rides

  • When
    Wed, May 29, 2013
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Freedom Hill, South side of Metropolitan Parkway (16 Mile Rd.) east of Schoenherr

  DISTANCE:	20 Miles
  PACE:	12 to 14 M.P.H.
  TERRAIN:	Flat
  LEADER:	Bill Appleberry (586) 573-7377
  ADDTIONAL INFO.:	Ride distance and destinations may vary from week to week.

   

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• Thursday Evening Rides

  • When
    Thu, May 30, 2013
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    At the clock on the corner of Main St. and New St. in Mt. Clemens

   

  DISTANCE:	14 Miles
  PACE:	Leisurely to accomadate all riders.
  TERRAIN:	Flat
  LEADER:	Ray Carpenter (586) 321-1503 between 8 A.M. and 8 P.M.
  ADDITIONAL INFO:	Ride 7 miles, rest stop and return. Tentative destination is St. Clair Metro Park.

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• Monday Evening No Smoking Ride

  • When
    Mon, June 03, 2013
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    St. Clair Shores Library, Southeast corner of Jefferson and 11 Mile Road

   

  DISTANCE:	15 TO 18 Miles
  PACE:	11 to 14 M.P.H.
  TERRAIN:	Flat
  LEADER:	Mary Woloszyk (586) 778-9172
  ADDITIONAL INFO.:	We will ride through the neighborhoods of St. Clair Shores and the Grosse Pointes.

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• Tuesday Evening Rides

  • When
    Tue, June 04, 2013
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Bank parking lot on the north side of 26 Mile east of Mound

   

  DISTANCE:	25 to 30 Miles
  PACE:	12 to 14 M.P.H.
  TERRAIN:	Flat
  LEADERS:	Josie (586) 484-4412  Rita (586) 291-7272
  ADDITIONAL INFO.:	Slower riders can always come out and go at their own pace.  You can't get lost on the Macomb Orchard Trail, and you can always join us at the restaurant afterwards. (For many of us that is our favorite part of the evening anyway.)

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• Wednesday Evening Rides

  • When
    Wed, June 05, 2013
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Freedom Hill, South side of Metropolitan Parkway (16 Mile Rd.) east of Schoenherr

  DISTANCE:	20 Miles
  PACE:	12 to 14 M.P.H.
  TERRAIN:	Flat
  LEADER:	Bill Appleberry (586) 573-7377
  ADDTIONAL INFO.:	Ride distance and destinations may vary from week to week.

   

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• Thursday Evening Rides

  • When
    Thu, June 06, 2013
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    At the clock on the corner of Main St. and New St. in Mt. Clemens

   

  DISTANCE:	14 Miles
  PACE:	Leisurely to accomadate all riders.
  TERRAIN:	Flat
  LEADER:	Ray Carpenter (586) 321-1503 between 8 A.M. and 8 P.M.
  ADDITIONAL INFO:	Ride 7 miles, rest stop and return. Tentative destination is St. Clair Metro Park.

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• Slow Spokes Monthly Meeting

  • When
    Fri, June 07, 2013
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    L'Anse Creuse Public Schools, Harry C. Wheeler Community Center and Administration Building, 24076 Fredrick Pankow Blvd. (east of Gratiot between Joy Road and Hall Road, Clinton Township

  Slow Spokes

  monthly meeting

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  WHEN:    Friday, June 7, 2013 at 7:30 P.M.

   

  WHERE:   L'Anse Creuse Public Schools, Harry C. Wheeler Community Center and Adiministration Building

  24076 Fredrick Pankow Blvd. ( between Joy Rd. and Hall Rd.)  Clinton Township.

  Refreshments will be served.

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• Less Whine, More Wine Bicycle Tour

  • When
    Sat, June 08, 2013
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Lexington, Michigan

  A 32 mile, loop, road route in and around Lexington, MI.
  
  Route highlights: Michigan's only pedestrian, suspension bridge
  in Croswell, lunch with a view of the lighthouse and Lake Huron in
  Port Sanilac, and wine tasting in Lexington.
  Other options include 18 and 24 mile routes.
  
  Ride is limited to 250 cyclists who are at least 21 years old.
  
  When: June 8, 2013, Saturday, 10:00 registration; 11:00 ride
  
  Where: Lexington, MI
  
  Cost: $25 pre-register (ends 5/31), $30 cash only, day of ride
  (includes lunch and wine tasting)

   

  Website:  BikeMich.com

  
  

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• Monday Evening No Smoking Ride

  • When
    Mon, June 10, 2013
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    St. Clair Shores Library, Southeast corner of Jefferson and 11 Mile Road

   

  DISTANCE:	15 TO 18 Miles
  PACE:	11 to 14 M.P.H.
  TERRAIN:	Flat
  LEADER:	Mary Woloszyk (586) 778-9172
  ADDITIONAL INFO.:	We will ride through the neighborhoods of St. Clair Shores and the Grosse Pointes.

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• Tuesday Evening Rides

  • When
    Tue, June 11, 2013
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Bank parking lot on the north side of 26 Mile east of Mound

   

  DISTANCE:	25 to 30 Miles
  PACE:	12 to 14 M.P.H.
  TERRAIN:	Flat
  LEADERS:	Josie (586) 484-4412  Rita (586) 291-7272
  ADDITIONAL INFO.:	Slower riders can always come out and go at their own pace.  You can't get lost on the Macomb Orchard Trail, and you can always join us at the restaurant afterwards. (For many of us that is our favorite part of the evening anyway.)

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• Ride to G.O.B.A

  • Start
    Wed, June 12, 2013
  •  
  • End
    Tue, June 25, 2013
  • Location
    To be determined

  Those who are interested in riding their bikes down to GOBA, please contact Clara Herndon (claraherndon@wowway.com) or Tom Graham (turbotommie@hotmail.com).
  
  We plan on leaving Wednesday, June 12, 2013 and returning Tuesday, June 25, 2013. It is a self contained trip - no sag - tent camping.
  
  There will be a planning meeting before the ride for all those interested.
  
  Please let us know by Friday, May 24th if you are interested and wish to be included in the planning meeting.

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• Wednesday Evening Rides

  • When
    Wed, June 12, 2013
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Freedom Hill, South side of Metropolitan Parkway (16 Mile Rd.) east of Schoenherr

  DISTANCE:	20 Miles
  PACE:	12 to 14 M.P.H.
  TERRAIN:	Flat
  LEADER:	Bill Appleberry (586) 573-7377
  ADDTIONAL INFO.:	Ride distance and destinations may vary from week to week.

   

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• Thursday Evening Rides

  • When
    Thu, June 13, 2013
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    At the clock on the corner of Main St. and New St. in Mt. Clemens

   

  DISTANCE:	14 Miles
  PACE:	Leisurely to accomadate all riders.
  TERRAIN:	Flat
  LEADER:	Ray Carpenter (586) 321-1503 between 8 A.M. and 8 P.M.
  ADDITIONAL INFO:	Ride 7 miles, rest stop and return. Tentative destination is St. Clair Metro Park.

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• Monday Evening No Smoking Ride

  • When
    Mon, June 17, 2013
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    St. Clair Shores Library, Southeast corner of Jefferson and 11 Mile Road

   

  DISTANCE:	15 TO 18 Miles
  PACE:	11 to 14 M.P.H.
  TERRAIN:	Flat
  LEADER:	Mary Woloszyk (586) 778-9172
  ADDITIONAL INFO.:	We will ride through the neighborhoods of St. Clair Shores and the Grosse Pointes.

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• Tuesday Evening Rides

  • When
    Tue, June 18, 2013
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Bank parking lot on the north side of 26 Mile east of Mound

   

  DISTANCE:	25 to 30 Miles
  PACE:	12 to 14 M.P.H.
  TERRAIN:	Flat
  LEADERS:	Josie (586) 484-4412  Rita (586) 291-7272
  ADDITIONAL INFO.:	Slower riders can always come out and go at their own pace.  You can't get lost on the Macomb Orchard Trail, and you can always join us at the restaurant afterwards. (For many of us that is our favorite part of the evening anyway.)

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• Wednesday Evening Rides

  • When
    Wed, June 19, 2013
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Freedom Hill, South side of Metropolitan Parkway (16 Mile Rd.) east of Schoenherr

  DISTANCE:	20 Miles
  PACE:	12 to 14 M.P.H.
  TERRAIN:	Flat
  LEADER:	Bill Appleberry (586) 573-7377
  ADDTIONAL INFO.:	Ride distance and destinations may vary from week to week.

   

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• Thursday Evening Rides

  • When
    Thu, June 20, 2013
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    At the clock on the corner of Main St. and New St. in Mt. Clemens

   

  DISTANCE:	14 Miles
  PACE:	Leisurely to accomadate all riders.
  TERRAIN:	Flat
  LEADER:	Ray Carpenter (586) 321-1503 between 8 A.M. and 8 P.M.
  ADDITIONAL INFO:	Ride 7 miles, rest stop and return. Tentative destination is St. Clair Metro Park.

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• Monday Evening No Smoking Ride

  • When
    Mon, June 24, 2013
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    St. Clair Shores Library, Southeast corner of Jefferson and 11 Mile Road

   

  DISTANCE:	15 TO 18 Miles
  PACE:	11 to 14 M.P.H.
  TERRAIN:	Flat
  LEADER:	Mary Woloszyk (586) 778-9172
  ADDITIONAL INFO.:	We will ride through the neighborhoods of St. Clair Shores and the Grosse Pointes.

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• Tuesday Evening Rides

  • When
    Tue, June 25, 2013
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Bank parking lot on the north side of 26 Mile east of Mound

   

  DISTANCE:	25 to 30 Miles
  PACE:	12 to 14 M.P.H.
  TERRAIN:	Flat
  LEADERS:	Josie (586) 484-4412  Rita (586) 291-7272
  ADDITIONAL INFO.:	Slower riders can always come out and go at their own pace.  You can't get lost on the Macomb Orchard Trail, and you can always join us at the restaurant afterwards. (For many of us that is our favorite part of the evening anyway.)

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• Wednesday Evening Rides

  • When
    Wed, June 26, 2013
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Freedom Hill, South side of Metropolitan Parkway (16 Mile Rd.) east of Schoenherr

  DISTANCE:	20 Miles
  PACE:	12 to 14 M.P.H.
  TERRAIN:	Flat
  LEADER:	Bill Appleberry (586) 573-7377
  ADDTIONAL INFO.:	Ride distance and destinations may vary from week to week.

   

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• Thursday Evening Rides

  • When
    Thu, June 27, 2013
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    At the clock on the corner of Main St. and New St. in Mt. Clemens

   

  DISTANCE:	14 Miles
  PACE:	Leisurely to accomadate all riders.
  TERRAIN:	Flat
  LEADER:	Ray Carpenter (586) 321-1503 between 8 A.M. and 8 P.M.
  ADDITIONAL INFO:	Ride 7 miles, rest stop and return. Tentative destination is St. Clair Metro Park.

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• Mind Over Matter

  • When
    Sat, August 03, 2013
  •  
    8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    St. Clair Metropark

  A cycling event to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association and tribute to Karl T. David. All ages and riding abilities are welcome to join. Register for a 2.5 mile, 25 mile or a 40 mile ride.

   

  When: Saturday, August 3th at 8am

   

  Where: Lake St. Clair Metro Park in Harrison Township

  Register today at http://act.alz.org/mindovermatter

  
  2. 5 Mile Bike ($15.00) – 10:30 a.m. start

  Stays within Lake St. Clair Metro Park on the bike path.

   

  25 Mile Ride ($25.00) – 9:00 a.m. start

  Leaves Lake St. Clair Metro Park on the bike path to the Freedom Hill loop and back.

   

  40 Mile Ride ($40.00) – 8:00 a.m. start

  Leaves Lake St. Clair Metro Park on a scenic route along Lake St. Clair to Grosse Pointe and back.

   

  Children age 18 & under And Senior Citizens 62 & up ride any distance ($10.00)

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• "PEACH OF A RIDE"

  • When
    Sun, August 25, 2013
  •  
    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Memphis Jr./Sr. High School, 34130 Bordman Road, Memphis, Michigan

   43rd Annual Peach of A Ride

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  Sponsored by the Slow Spokes Bike Club

   

  Sunday, August 25, 2013

   

  Ride starts from Memphis Jr. / Sr. High School

  34130 Bordman Road

  Memphis, MI

   

  Registration for day of ride opens at 7:00 AM

   

  All 100 Mile Riders Must be on Course by 8:00 AM

   

  Click here to register.

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• Tour de Troit

  • When
    Sat, September 21, 2013
  •  
    7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Michigan Central Station, Central at 15th, Detroit

  Tour de Troit

   

  September 21

   

  The classic Detroit ride is back for its tweflth year! Many of the things you love about the TdT will be back -- like the support of the Detroit Police Department, the local food and beverages, a cool t-shirt -- but we have some improvements in store as well! Stay tuned...

   

  Registration is open on-line.

   

  We will be offering an in-person Early Bird special at Detroit Bike City, set for Cobo Hall on March 16. $35, cash or check only, requires separate entry to Detroit Bike City. Please note: This is the only opportunity that we will be offering for in-person registration for the 2013 TdT.

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