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Ambassador Bridge Allows Cyclists to Cross For Just One Day
Border Cyclists to Meet for “Bike the Bridge” & Area Tour
(Windsor, ON) On June 12, 2011, the Ambassador Bridge will allow hundreds of cycling enthusiasts to cross the bridge on their bicycles for “Bike the Bridge” 2011. this is the only day of the year that bicycles are allowed on the bridge.
There is only one day left to sign up for this great event!
This is the third year for the tour that was started as a way to bring attention to how difficult it is to get across the river between Detroit and Windsor when riding a bicycle. Currently cyclists can only take their bicycles across the border if they are driving it there themselves or taking a taxi (bicycles are not allowed on the Tunnel Bus either).
Last year almost 200 riders from both sides of the border crossed the Ambassador Bridge together, stopped for breakfast at Mic Mac Park, and chose from a long or short tour of Windsor and the area. This year riders will tour the Michigan side of the border, exploring William G. Milliken State Park and Detroit’s Riverwalk as part of the 24km short tour. Riders who choose the long tour will also explore historic and scenic areas of Detroit during a 72km ride.
Mary Grant, the Michigan-based organizer of the event, is looking forward to welcoming Canadian riders and showing them what great cycling destinations are on the U.S. side of the border, “This is an amazing opportunity for cyclists! Not many international bridges allow cyclists on their bridges at all. In addition to this we have a great, fun filled, day planned!”
Grant has spent several months planning the entire event and representatives of the Windsor Bicycling Committee (WBC) will help coordinate any logistics that have to occur on the Windsor side of the border.
“I am delighted that our American partners have agreed to act as hosts this year, after Windsor did so the first two years. It will be great for Canadians to experience the riverfront cycling and recreation opportunities on the other side of our shared Detroit River,” says Alan Halberstadt, the Windsor city council representative on the WBC.
For $55, Canadian riders get their bridge crossing, breakfast, a commemorative t-shirt, their choice of two cycling tours, and return transportation via bus. Riders must be 16 years and older, must wear a helmet, and must have a valid passport. Riders must pre-register by May 27, 2011 at http://bikethebridge2010.eventbrite.com/
About the Event
On June 12, 2011, the annual “Bike the Bridge” event will allow hundreds of cycling enthusiasts to cross the Ambassador Bridge, something that is not allowed except for this event. Participants must pre-register by May 27; the registration fee includes bridge crossing, breakfast, a commemorative t-shirt, their choice of two cycling tours, and return transportation via bus. www.bikethebridge.ca
About the WBC
The Windsor Bicycling Committee strives to enhance the safety and viability of bicycling in the City of Windsor, acting as an advocate for the growth of bicycling as a form of recreation and transportation, and advising Council and City departments on matters relating to bicycling in Windsor. www.cyclewindsor.ca
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