Wheelhouse Detroit Bike Shop

Hope you get out for a ride on this most beautiful Labor Day! We're open if you need anything.

We're here for you this weekend so that you can ride to the beach, Hamtramck Labor Day Festival, or Detroit Jazz Festival. Have a wonderful weekend, Detroit!

www.wheelhousedetroit.com/blog/2024/8/30/wheelhouse-labor-day-weekend

Still figuring out your holiday weekend? Some spots on tomorrow's Music Heritage Bicycle Tour just opened up!

Stops include Saint Andrew's Hall, Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Detroit Opera - Detroit Opera House, Paradise Valley Cultural and Entertainment District, Submerge, Motown Museum, Masonic Temple Detroit, and a beverage break at a unique local venue.

Music Heritage Bicycle Tour — Wheelhouse Detroit Music HeritageMusic originating from Detroit has been innovative and impactful, spanning many genres that include techno, rock, rap, soul, punk, and, of course, Motown. This tour will take in many relevant sites, including the Masonic Temple, Michigan Theater, St. Andrews Hall, Detroit Opera House,....

Latest update on bikes for sale, including Haro Bicycles, The Kona Bicycle Co., Giant Bicycles/Liv Cycling, Detroit Bikes, and Sun Bicycles.

Bikes for sale (08/23/24) — Wheelhouse Detroit As of August 23, here are the for-sale bikes we currently have built. Please note: We have many other sizes and styles still boxed, so if you are interested in bike shopping, just reach out and let us know or, better yet, come by and take a test ride or two! We can always build up something for y

Wheelhouse has 2 open slots for private group bicycle tours over Labor Day Weekend:
Sunday 9/1 Start Time Noon-3PM
Monday 9/2 Start Time 2PM
Reg. $250
Any confirmed booking by 8/28 6PM will receive $25/10% off.
3 hour tour. Groups of up to 6. Bikes included. Custom route and stops can be accommodated (within reason).
Inquire to [email protected].

'Member Detroit Bikes? We have a B-Type (3-speed, step-thru frame) for sale for just $650. This bike is brand-new but was unbuilt and unboxed for a few years, so we marked it down substantially from its list price of $900.

Did you grow up dreaming of a BMX from Haro Bikes? Check out the all-grown-up Bridgeport Microshift (XL) on the floor for $690.

Today at 2PM is the ribbon-cutting for ten interpretive signs along the Joe Louis Greenway between W. Warren Ave. and Joy Road. The signs will guide visitors through the history of the Midwest-Tireman neighborhood and was inspired by residents wanting JLG visitors to know more about their neighborhood.

https://detroitmi.gov/events/joe-louis-greenway-neighborhood-stories-ribbon-cutting

Detroit's commitment to non-motorized mobility was showcased at last week's Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals, Inc. conference. And Wheelhouse bikes made a (radio show) photo! “We can still be the Motor City and provide non-motorized options for pedestrians and cyclists,” [Mike] Darga said. Mike's an engineer with Giffels Webster and our very own Auto Heritage Bicycle Tour guide.

Detroit showcases green transit wins at annual conference - WDET 101.9 FM Detroit’s efforts to improve non-motorized transit were highlighted at this week’s Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals Annual Conference, where local and national experts discussed the city’s evolving infrastructure.

"Blind people riding bikes through downtown Detroit; it’s going to be off the chain, the rack, and all that!" National Federation of the Blind - Detroit Chapter's 2-Seated Fun in the Sun is this Saturday! Volunteers are still needed to ride as sighted tandem pilots. To register, send a text or leave a voice-mail on the NFB’s Google Voice line at 313-723-0632, confirming your name, phone number, email, and desire to volunteer. For more information, call 313-247-3301.

Sunday Read: A deep dive into Paris' commitment to cycling infrastructure. Some lessons to take away for Phoenix...or Detroit!

"Paris’ bicycling infrastructure a model that Phoenix should copy, officials say," by Zach Bradshaw for Cronkite News

Paris’ bicycling infrastructure a model that Phoenix should copy The City of Light has become a “gold medal” example of modern bicycle infrastructure. Phoenix should follow Paris' lead to ease travel.

Bit of an update on bikes we have for sale at the moment. We have a L Dew from The Kona Bicycle Co. and two Giant Bicycles Alight 2s (M & L) currently marked down. Plus we have other bikes in boxes, so come by for a test ride and we can get you set up on a bike that suits your size, budget, and riding style!

Bikes for sale (08/14/24) — Wheelhouse Detroit As of August 14, here are the for-sale bikes we currently have built. Please note: We have many other sizes and styles still boxed, so if you are interested in bike shopping, just reach out and let us know or, better yet, come by and take a test ride or two! We can always build up something for y

Some of our tours look at the same place but viewed through a different lens. Here're two tours on Congress St. downtown, each learning about a unique layer of Detroit history. We have 4 spots open on Saturday's Music Heritage tour (L) and 3 on Sunday's Architecture (R).

www.wheelhousedetroit.com/tours

Every Wednesday and Thursday, residents of Detroit, Highland Park, and Hamtramck get 25% off cruiser rentals. Even if you're not as well-coordinated as LaRhonda.

https://www.wheelhousedetroit.com/blog/2022/3/30/resident-rental-discounts

Henry appreciation post! The rave reviews rolled in from one of his private tours this past weekend. His next two public tours are 9/15 Belle Isle and 9/29 Public Art, or you can find him every Thursday night leading the People For Palmer Park weekly ride.

"He is very knowledgeable [and] has an awesome personality." We agree! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills with the Wheelhouse, Henry!

www.wheelhousedetroit.com/tours

This week's Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals, Inc. conference hired bikes for their attendees. We can make this happen for your work or family gathering!

https://www.wheelhousedetroit.com/group-rentals

Sunday Read: It's been so exciting to follow the development of what will become Canada's newest National Park, and here's more details from The New York Times. It will be near the foot of the Gordie Howe International Bridge with a focus on habitat and biodiversity as well as Indigenous reconciliation. Cannot wait to bike across the border!

"Amid Heavy Industry, Canada’s Newest (and Tiniest) National Park" by Ian Austen with (awesome) photos by Tara Walton

Amid Heavy Industry, Canada’s Newest (and Tiniest) National Park The creation of an urban national park on an unprepossessing parcel of land in the automaking hub of Windsor, Ontario, is also meant to serve as an act of Indigenous reconciliation.

It's taking a bit longer than anyone'd hoped, but the Anna Scrips Whitcomb Conservatory will still be reopening this year, just not until winter. The glass looks amazing.

In the meantime, the Belle Isle Aquarium is celebrating its 120th birthday by opening one extra day a week during August, so for the month that's Thursday through Sunday, admission always free.

https://www.mlive.com/life/2024/08/why-the-belle-isle-conservatorys-10-million-dome-renovation-is-taking-so-long.html

https://www.metrotimes.com/news/detroits-belle-isle-aquarium-is-now-open-on-thursdays-36933500

Not a ton of details, but still great to hear that Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance has funding and intent to better connect the Detroit Riverfront and Belle Isle Park - Michigan for pedestrians and cyclists.

"The new trail is designed to cater to the most popular year-round activities at Belle Isle Park, including walking, biking, and enjoying river views. It will connect the newly completed Riverfront connection to the MacArthur Bridge on the mainland and establish a trail from Belle Isle to the MacArthur Bridge."

https://michigantrails.org/projects/celebrating-a-thriving-partnership-to-enhance-belle-isle-park-trails

Sunday Read: The features the fascinating and brave story of Belgian cyclist W***y de Bruyn, a premiere competitor in women’s competitions who helped pave the way for future athletes when he announced that he wanted to live the rest of his life as a man. Part of the paper's ongoing "Overlooked" series, a series of obituaries for remarkable people whose passing were unreported at their time of death, which, in de Bruyn's case, was 1989.

"Overlooked No More: W***y de Bruyn, Cycling Champion Who Broke Gender Boundaries" by Michael Waters.

Overlooked No More: W***y de Bruyn, Cycling Champion Who Broke Gender Boundaries A premiere cyclist in women’s competitions, he helped pave the way for future athletes when he announced that he wanted to live the rest of his life as a man.

A cancellation means spots are open for ya on Sunday's Public Art Tour!

www.wheelhousedetroit.com/public-art

Summary of tour availability for August.

August Tour Update — Wheelhouse Detroit Preaching to the choir I’m sure but, really, it’s August?!?!? You thought you had all summer to join us on a tour, but time is a-tickin’…so hop on one before it’s too late! Here is an overview of this month’s availability. Tours with limited availability: Saturday’s Belle Isle Tour (8/...

Thursday is the deadline to take the Michigan Department of Natural Resources' online trail survey.

"The online survey, which closes this Thursday, Aug. 1, includes questions about the kinds of activities enjoyed on trails, conditions and amenities that make for a great trail experience, frequently visited trail regions in Michigan and more. We want to hear what you have to say about biking, hiking, track-chair operating, paddling, horseback riding, off-road vehicle riding and snowmobiling on the more than 13,400 miles of state-designated pathways and your local and regional trails."

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A whirlwind of a week in the life of Wheelhouse: Toured around a family from LA, our monthly Auto Heritage tour, a National Geographic writer, and PBS' Travels with Darley; provided bikes for DNR Outdoor Adventure Center's Camp Explore and The Eastside Community Network's tour of greenwater infrastructure; completed fast and fair service on 34 bicycles; and rented out nearly 300 individual bikes. And a few other things, probably, too.

$21M in federal funding has been secured by the City of Detroit; two corridors will be getting shared-use pathways: Dequindre between Mack and Warren (yay!) and Woodmere between W. Vernor and Fort St. (yay!).

Detroit gets funding to link Joe Louis Greenway, Iron Belle Trail Detroit has received nearly $21 million in federal funds, part of which will be used to link the Joe Louis Greenway to the Iron Belle Trail.

Did you know that, since 2022, we offer residents of Detroit, Highland Park, and Hamtramck 25% off cruiser rentals on Wednesdays and Thursdays? Now you do!

Resident Rental Discounts! — Wheelhouse Detroit New for 2022: Our city dwelling friends can save some rental dough with our new 25% weekday cruiser rental discount!

It's bike day for Camp Explore! 💙💚

It’s field trip day! Camp Explore is bike riding to Belle Isle for a great day of adventure.

This week, we have space on Tuesday's Eastern Market tour and Sunday's Auto Heritage tour.

Tours — Wheelhouse Detroit Cyclists of All Abilities Are Welcome Here