Unique Bike Tours

Note: Tours will only be official scheduled once we have received a minimum of 20 participants, money back guaranteed. Saturday Morning’s 7:30 A.M. departures, location and schedule yet to be determined.

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Tuesday Trail Rides

June to October / Come join us twice a month for a woodland trail bike ride. We meet at Catalpa Oaks Metro Park ( parking available ) at 530pm. The park is located in Berkley on Greenfield road between 12 and 11 mile road. The rides will range from 20 to 27 miles. The ride starts from the park into the surrounding areas.

No registration or fee required
email us if you plan to attend

Check below for the schedule

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List of Tours

History:

  • Fort Wayne and the 900 year old Indian burial mount
  • Buildings, Symbolism and Periods
  • Wagon Trails to Roads

Art:

  • Art and Art History Tours
  • Hiddleberg Project
  • Sculptural Tours

Parks:

  • Palmer
  • Rouge
  • Belle Isle and all parks in-between
  • Liza Howell ( off road Mountain Biking cross over )

Great Neighborhoods:

Boston Edison, ( both sides of the lodge ), Canfield, Corktown, Detroit Country Club Golf Course Homes and nearby Sherwood Forest and Palmer Woods, East Side Hidden Gems, Grandmont, Indian Village, Rosedale, Redford, University District, Wood Bridge.

Architecture:

  • Arts and Craft
  • The English Tudor movement
  • Albert khans masterpieces
  • Art Deco
  • Buildings of noted improtance

Suburban Trails:

  • Southfield 24-26 mile loop
  • Birmingham Beverly Hills, Bloomfield Loop 18-20 miles

Specialized:

  • Family Tours
  • Cathedrals and ancient houses of God
  • Cemetery Tours
  • Industrial Ruins * see note below
  • Trail only tours, (Men and women with tattoos welcome)
    In and out of the city. Shred ... !
  • Date Night Rides
  • Singles Meet Evening Rides
  • The Jefferson trial, Delray to Wyandotte,
    Detroit’s very own Down River
  • Cultural tours Hamtramck, South West Detroit
    and Eastern Market
  • Rail Road track Tours

note for industrial ruins : Not for the faint of heart. Graphic images and scenes may be encountered.

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Calendar of Events & Tours

May 2009
  • 5/14 Thursday Night Bike Ride, meet at Honest Johns Bar and Grill 5:30p.m..
  • 5/21 Thursday Night Training Ride, meet at the Park West of the Oakland County Child Health Clinic, corner of Greenfield and South off of Catalpa, (parking available) 5:30p.m..
  • 5/28 Thursday Night Bike Ride, meet at Honest Johns Bar and Grill 5:30p.m.

June 2009

  • 6/11 Thursday Night Bike Ride, meet at Honest Johns Bar and Grill 5:30.
  • 6/16 Tuesday night Southfield Trail Loop 26-28 miles, Mountain Bikes Suggested, meet at the Park, west of the Oakland County Child Health Clinic, corner of Greenfield and South off of Catalpa, (parking available)5:30p.m.
  • 6/20 Family Tour: cost 25.00 per family, on line registration only, money back guarantee, 16-18 miles, meet at Honest Johns Bar and Grill 8:00a.m. Tour will consist of the Heidelberg Project, Indian Village, Belle Isle, The New River Walk and Eastern Market.
  • 6/23 Tuesday night Lathrup Village, Bingham Farms, Birmingham Trail Loop 20-22 miles, Mountain Bikes Suggested, meet at the Park, west of the Oakland County Child Health Clinic, corner of Greenfield and South off of Catalpa, (parking available)5:30p.m.This trip will have a stop at Dick o’ Dows prior to returning down Pierce Street. We suggest some bike locks for our stops.
  • 6/21 Sunday Morning Mission Recon 7:00 a.m. sharp, leaving from Lathrup Village city office parking lot. This is an exploration bike ride without any predetermined route 35-42 miles.
  • 6/25 Thursday Night Training Ride, meet at the Park, west of the Oakland County Child Health Clinic, corner of Greenfield and South off of Catalpa, (parking available)5:30 p.m.

July 2009

  • 7/2 No Thursday Night Ride Scheduled in lieu of the 4th of July Holiday Weekend
  • 7/9 Thursday Night Bike Ride, meet at Honest Johns Bar and Grill 5:30.
  • 7/11 Cathedrals and ancient house of God Tour: cost 30.00 per participant, online registration only, money back guarantee, 28-30 miles meet at Honest Johns Bar and Grill 8:00a.m. Route and Locations will be given to tour participants once they have registered.
  • 7/14 Tuesday night Southfield Trail Loop 26-28 miles, Mountain Bikes Suggested, meet at the Park, west of the Oakland County Child Health Clinic, corner of Greenfield and South off of Catalpa, (parking available)5:30p.m.
  • 7/16 Thursday Night Training Ride, meet at the Park, west of the Oakland County Child Health Clinic, corner of Greenfield and South off of Catalpa, (parking available)5:30 p.m.
  • 7/19 Sunday Morning Mission Recon 7:00 a.m. sharp, leaving from Lathrup Village city office parking lot. This is an exploration bike ride without any predetermined route.
  • 7/23 Singles Meet Night Thursday Night Bike Ride, meet at Honest Johns Bar and Grill 5:30. (Ladies in attendance shall be greeted with in shape gentlemen who are mastering what it is to ‘Feel’ good)! Gentlemanly Honor shall be in effect.
  • 7/25 Great Neighborhood Tour: cost 30.00 per participant, online registration only, money back guarantee, 30-36 miles meet at Honest Johns Bar and Grill 8:00a.m. Route and Locations will be given to tour participants once they have registered.
  • 7/28 Tuesday night Lathrup Village, Bingham Farms, Birmingham Trail Loop 20-22 miles, Mountain Bikes Suggested, meet at the Park, west of the Oakland County Child Health Clinic, corner of Greenfield and South off of Catalpa, (parking available)5:30p.m.This trip will have a stop at Dick o’ Dows prior to returning down Pierce Street. We suggest some bike locks for our stops.
  • 7/30 No Thursday Night Bike Ride Scheduled.

August 2009

  • 8/1 Industrial Ruins and their History Tour: cost 20.00 per participant, online registration only, money back guarantee, 28-30 miles meet at Honest Johns Bar and Grill 8:00a.m. Route and Locations will be given to tour participants once they have registered. Note: Families and Fear Based personalities are not recommended for this tour. Tire repair kit a must.
  • 8/6 Thursday Night Bike Ride, meet at Honest Johns Bar and Grill 5:30.
  • 8/13 Thursday Night Training Ride, meet at the Park, west of the Oakland County Child Health Clinic, corner of Greenfield and South off of Catalpa, (parking available)5:30 p.m.
  • 8/15 The Jefferson Trial, Including Historic Ft. Wayne Delray to Wyandotte,
    Detroit’s very own Down River Tour: cost 25.00 per participant, online registration only, money back guarantee, 32-26 miles meet at Honest Johns Bar and Grill 8:00a.m. Route and Locations will be given to tour participants once they have registered. One refreshment stop at turn around point bike locks is recommended.
  • 8/18 Tuesday night Southfield Trail Loop 26-28 miles, Mountain Bikes Suggested, meet at the Park, west of the Oakland County Child Health Clinic, corner of Greenfield and South off of Catalpa, (parking available)5:30p.m.
  • 8/20 Thursday Night Bike Ride, meet at Honest Johns Bar and Grill 5:30.
  • 8/23 Sunday Morning Mission Recon 7:00 a.m. sharp, leaving from Lathrup Village city office parking lot. This is an exploration bike ride without any predetermined route.
  • 8/27 Thursday Night Training Ride, meet at the Park, west of the Oakland County Child Health Clinic, corner of Greenfield and South off of Catalpa, (parking available)5:30 p.m.

September 2009

  • 9/3 Thursday Night Bike Ride, meet at Honest Johns Bar and Grill 5:30.
  • 9/8 Tuesday night Lathrup Village, Bingham Farms, Birmingham Trail Loop 20-22 miles, Mountain Bikes Suggested, meet at the Park, west of the Oakland County Child Health Clinic, corner of Greenfield and South off of Catalpa, (parking available)5:30p.m.This trip will have a stop at Dick o’ Dows prior to returning down Pierce Street. We suggest some bike locks for our stops.
  • 9/10 Members Only Weekend Rustic Mountain Biking, Camping, Mackinac Trail Mountain Bike Ride online registration only, 80miles by now you are in shape for what we have in store! Members will be staying at a Rustic Hilly campground near the Wildwood State Recreation Area and Mountain Bike Trail Parkway. Saturday 9/12 all day 80 + mile trail only mountain bike trip to Mackinac City and back.
  • 9/17 Thursday Night Bike Ride, meet at Honest Johns Bar and Grill 5:30.
  • 9/19 Tour Detroit we think? Be there or be square!!!
  • 9/22 Tuesday night Southfield Trail Loop 26-28 miles, Mountain Bikes Suggested, meet at the Park, west of the Oakland County Child Health Clinic, corner of Greenfield and South off of Catalpa, (parking available)5:30p.m.
  • 9/26 Masonic Temples and Historic Cemetery Tour: cost 30.00 per participant, online registration only, money back guarantee, 32-26 miles meet at Honest Johns Bar and Grill 8:00a.m. Route and Locations will be given to tour participants once they have registered. One refreshment stop at turn around point bike lock is recommended.

October 2009

  • 10/1 Last Thursday Night Bike Ride to be scheduled, meet at Honest Johns Bar and Grill 5:30, lets go out with a bang and an end of the year party.
  • 10/6 Last Tuesday Night Lathrup Village, Bingham Farms, Birmingham Trail Loop 20-22 miles, Mountain Bikes Suggested, meet at the Park, west of the Oakland County Child Health Clinic, corner of Greenfield and South off of Catalpa, (parking available)5:30p.m.This trip will have a stop at Dick o’ Dows prior to returning down Pierce Street. We suggest some bike locks for our stops.
  • 10/10 Local Trail Color Tour yet to be determined.
  • 10/11 Last official Mission Recon Event, 7:00 a.m. sharp, leaving from Lathrup Village city office parking lot. This is an exploration bike ride without any predetermined route.