We’ve waited all winter for this.

Make new friends, catch up with the old and talk about the salmon all year long.

Thank you to our friends at Make A Wish and Team Alex Plus for hosting and sponsoring this annual event.

More info and sign up instructions coming soon.

Thank you Karen and Scott Lewis for organizing this.

Mark  your calendars and join the Metro Detroit Cyclones to get a jump start on your outdoor cycling endurance.  During the complimentary pre-training event feel free to bring your bike along for a checkup by experienced mechanics.  You will have the opportunity to connect with organizers, skilled riders, and sponsors. It's a perfect occasion to indulge in delicious food and refreshing beverages while mingling with fellow cycling enthusiasts.  As a token of appreciation, complimentary swag bags will be available while supplies last.Please register for the Ride for Equity Meet and Greet & Base Training at https://majortaylordetroit.org/2024-base-training-survey/.  Details for the Meet and Greet are as follows:Event Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024 Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Training dates for the Ride for Equity/Base Training: April:  6-7, 13-14, 20-21 & 27-28 May:  4-5, 11-12, 18Location:  Belle Isle Dossin Great Lakes Museum, 100 Strand Drive, Detroit, MI Meetup:  9:30 a.m.  Rollout at 10:00 a.m.

Have you been thinking about joining Team Alex (or hopefully not, dropping off of our list)? Would you like to stay connected even though you no longer have any desire to ride 100 miles X 3?

Want to hear about one and two day options?

Do you have suggestions, ideas or comments?

Would you like to see the beautiful new MAW offics?

Do you like wine and snacks?

Let’s get together to hang out, catch up and talk about where we have been and where we are going both on and off the bike.

This time our 3rd Wednesday of the month ride will actually be on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Let there be light and let us take advantage of it.

Mitch Barnett’s in-law’s are hosting their annual Pub Krawl and if you’ve gotta ask, you’ll never know. This year, we Krawl to support the Michigan Parkinson Foundation (MPF). 100% of swag sales go to MPF, and additional cash contributions are encouraged. Most of all my friends, remember, KRAWL TALL OR DON’T KRAWL AT ALL.

We will meet in Huntington Woods Rec Center at 7am and ride to Mitch Barnett’s in-laws house for the breakfast which takes place at their house beginning at 9am. The address is 1246 Berkshire Rd. Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230. After that, people are welcome to stay for the Krawl as long as they would like or ride back to Huntington Woods. If you cannot make the ride, please still come to the Krawl to help support this great cause.

Tentative outdoor projects include:

• Painting benches, posts, etc

• Cleaning and preparing garden beds for planting

• Cleaning play structures and outdoor furniture

Indoor project:

• To Be Determined

All equipment and paint will be supplied.

***Please bring work gloves***

REMEMBER: Everyone who shows up to participate will be getting $$ on their Team Alex page (win!) while sprucing up Brilliant Detroit’s building (win!).

Brilliant Detroit is in great need of:

• diapers (any size)

• baby formula

• children’s board books (new or used)

It is suggested that you bring at least one of the above items with you on April 23 to support their mission.

Go to Brilliant Detroit’s website to learn more about this organization.

Hoping you can make it. Please RSVP by emailing Karen.

– Karen and Scott Lewis

Time: Doors open at 12 noon. 

          Swap Meet from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

          Sprint Exhibition 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Donation: $15.00 at the door to benefit Detroit Fit Foundation

Format: Bicycle and bicycle parts swap meet. Time to collect those extra and spare parts or the bicycles just taking up space and converge on the Lexus Velodrome to unload all of your treasures in your basements and garages. Infield Suites* are available to set up a table (not supplied) on a first come, first serve basis. After that if you want a table or space to set up your items for sale, the vestibule between the main door and the restrooms will also be available. 

(*Please note, management requests that no bike parts are placed on the Infield Suite Furniture to avoid staining or soiling with grease.)

 This is a friendly, social event so the Spoke Easy Bar will also be serving for your shopping or browsing pleasure.

 As the wheeling and dealing is going on, buyers, sellers and spectators will be treated to a Sprint Race Exhibition on the track

Crank up the fun and learn with us at our Ride and Wrench event! Join us for a casual group ride, then stick around for a basic bike maintenance clinic to learn how to keep your bike rolling smoothly.

Plus, take home a free handy tool (while supplies last) and enjoy some tasty snacks and refreshments.

Helmets are required, and lights are recommended.

Reserve your spot (FREE, of course) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trek-royal-oak-ride-and-wrench-tickets-565494337787

The Baroudeur is Wayne State University’s annual cycling event to raise money for student scholarships.

All the info you need is on the ride website. Start times depend on the distance you choose to ride. Options are 100/62/37/20 miles.

Try to work a stop at The Fuel, the smoothie place in Green Oak Village Mall, Brighton, into your bike ride. The smoothies and sandwiches are delicious and it is easily accessible from the back of Island Lake. If you are coming from Whitmore Lake, it's just off of Fieldcrest.
The official hang out time will be from 11:00 -12:00 but who really knows what will happen? It will just be nice to see some of our long lost friends.

To order in advance go the The Fuel website.
Wear something Team Alex!

Weather permitting, will meet up in Downtown Northville. Multiple routes will be provided + there is always Hines Drive.

Here’s your chance to ride with and learn from Mark Cahn. Riders who have participated in this clinic in the past have great things to say about it. Ride smarter not harder.

If you're interested in attending a clinic on safe and efficient group riding on Saturday May 11th at Stoney Creek Metro Park starting at 9am -11:30 approx, send me an email at mark.cahn@yahoo.com.

The objective is to improve your level of confidence riding as a group (vs. just in a group).

Stoney Creek is about a 45-50 minute drive from WB area on a weekend morning.

We'll spend 15-20 minutes chatting then roll, with an occasional stop to discuss what's happening / answer questions.

If you're not familiar with Stoney Creek, we'll do a 9 mile circuit. It's a good cross section of terrain for learning to ride as a group. There's a few minor hills (similar to Island Lake, but with additional flat road).

- Mark