Bike Dearborn

02/25/2026

Friends of the Rouge and Wayne County Parks are hosting a stakeholder engagement session to share design and construction plans for Rouge Gateway Greenway Phases II and III in Dearborn.

The proposed 2.9 mile trail will connect to the existing Rouge Gateway Greenway and extend downstream toward Rotunda Drive.

📍 Dearborn Performing Arts Center, Studio A
🗓 Thursday, March 5
⏰ 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

A Zoom option is available for those unable to attend in person.

12/18/2025

**YOU MUST WEAR a HELMET**

LOCATION: BIGGBY Coffee West Dearborn 22445 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124
DATE: January 1, 2024
TIME: Meet up at 1p. Ride at 2:00p.
No registration this year. However, by riding with us, you agree that you are responsible for your own safety.

This ride is FREE and accessible to all. However, we are asking for a suggested donation of $12 per rider to support the maintenance of our city-wide public repair stations, our advocacy work, and future educational programming. Please consider contributing.

SAG truck and ride support will be available.

TWO RIDE OPTIONS:
Ride at your own pace or with our leader/sweeper group at 10-12mph.

More info: https://bikedearborn.com/firstdozen/



BETTER BICYCLING IN DEARBORN, MI
Bike for Your Health, Our Community, Transportation, and the Environment
BUILD COMMUNITY | OUTREACH | GIVE BACK | ADVOCATE

When riding with us, you agree to our Safety Policies.
View at
https://bikedearborn.com/safety

**All COVID-19 restrictions have been removed, but please if you display any symptoms of illness, please stay home!


HAVE FUN! Invite a FRIEND!
Take photos! Lots of them and post them in the group and all over social media. Hashtag them…

BETTER CYCLING IN DEARBORN, MI
BUILD COMMUNITY | OUTREACH | GIVE BACK | ADVOCATE

**Bike Dearborn is a welcoming group. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Bike Dearborn is a safe and welcoming community of local cyclists.

**You ride at your own risk. You assume your own risks when cycling through the city streets and their hazards. Bike Dearborn and the City of Dearborn and their representatives are not responsible for anything that may happen to you on this ride. If you attend our rides, you agree to this statement. As an adult, you make your own decisions on how to ride and where to ride. Be kind and respectful to all our participants. We all operate at different levels of ability and comfort. Bike Dearborn is not affiliated with the City of Dearborn.

09/13/2025

Huge shoutout to our dedicated volunteer, Dan Yeaw! The repair station at the Rouge Gateway Trailhead is now fully operational AND wasp free!!! Thank you!!!

08/10/2025

https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/dearborn-police-bicycle-theft-surge-tips/

Bicycle thefts are on the rise in Dearborn, police said​ on Friday.

08/07/2025

Who’s going to the Green Cruise in Ferndale this weekend? I’ll be riding the 22 mile route. Ferndale to Birmingham and back. Cost is $25 I think and you can register and pay on-site the morning of the ride.

20th Annual 2025 Sierra Club GREEN CRUISE! One week from today.

Register now: https://www.bikereg.com/green-cruise see details below.

The Green Cruiser of the Year Award honors an individual who has made a significant positive impact on the bicycling community in the Detroit Metro Area.

Pictured left to right:
Brent Bacher 2022 - Who Wants to Ride?
Joe Escribano 2023 - 313 Ambassadors
Tracy Besek 2018 - Bike Dearborn
2025 Green Cruiser of the Year Patrick Irwin - We Bike Detroit
Henry Ford II 2021 - Rolling on Green
Stephanie White 2019 - Biking Belle Isle
Tom Page 2017 - Detroit Bikes

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help with snacks & check-in; email Jerry Hasspacher [email protected]

🚴 Ride Options
• 8:00 AM – 41-mile ride to Belle Isle and back
• 9:00 AM – 22-mile 8-city ride to Birmingham and back

📅 Date
Saturday, August 9, 2025

📍 Start/End Location
Ferndale Project Brewery, 567 Livernois, Ferndale, MI 48220

🎟 Tickets
• $20 pre-registration (no fees)
• $25 day-of registration (no fees, cash or credit card accepted)

🕢 Pre-Ride Details (7:30 AM – 9:00 AM)
• Free snacks provided by the Sierra Club
• Coffee available for purchase from Ferndale Project

📝 Waivers
The Sierra Club waiver is part of online registration or completed on-site.

☔ Rain or Shine – No rain date

🚴 Ride Pace Details

8:00 AM – 41-Mile Ride
• Group 1: 17+ mph (for experienced riders only)
• Group 2: 14–16 mph
Please consult the ride leader before joining the 17+ mph group unless you’re an accomplished cyclist.

9:00 AM – 22-Mile Ride
• 12 mph

If you sign up for the incorrect ride online, no worries—just join the one you intend to ride.

📍 2024 Route References on Strava
• 41-mile ride: Search: 2024 Green Cruise 41mi (7/31/2024)
https://www.strava.com/routes/2937393136067465306
• 22-mile ride: Search: 2024 Green Cruise 22mi (8/1/2024)
https://www.strava.com/routes/3254536107164802386

🌿 Highlights of the 2025 Green Cruise
• Honor the Winner of the 2025 Green Cruiser of the Year Award
• Support local environmental nonprofit conservancies
• Access pre-ride bike repairs from Sullivan’s Continental Bike Shop
• Experience skilled leadership and a supportive, no-drop ride
• Stop for free snacks

🚗 Free Parking
• No meters near Ferndale Project
• Additional parking and restrooms available at:
First United Methodist Church of Ferndale, 22331 Woodward Ave (at Leroy), Ferndale, MI 48220 (1 mile from the starting point)

📢 Get Involved or Learn More:
We’re looking for experienced ride leaders for the 22-mile route. If you’re interested in helping out or have any questions about the event, please contact Jerry Hasspacher at [email protected].
📱 Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenCruise/
Don’t miss this exciting event to celebrate green transportation, enjoy scenic bike routes, and connect with fellow riders committed to a healthier planet. Register today and pedal for a greener future!

08/07/2025

This photo shows the concrete Joe Louis Greenway path between W Jefferson and the wall. The breaks in the barrier wall for bicyclists and pedestrians going to that small stand-alone customs building.
https://gordiehoweinternationalbridge.com/jefferson-barrier-wall-reaches-completion-in-detroit/

08/06/2025

We parked a total of 362 bikes over the weekend! Every year our numbers increase! Thank you to All our VOLUNTEERS! They took time out of their days to help us keep all bikes safe, organized, and returned to their proper owners! We also passed out over 130 sets of bike lights! YOUR DONATIONS make that possible!! We’ll see you next year. Please consider volunteering a shift with us. We could really use the extra help! Without volunteers we just can’t do what we do in the community! .dearborn isn’t just a bike riding group…we’re a COMMUNITY group!!

08/05/2025

Bike Dearborn is rolling into the Dearborn Summer Market on August 8th!
Bringing FREE bike repairs 🛠️ and a bike clinic 🚴‍♀️ to help you get your wheels in top shape.

This is your chance to connect and get expert advice, all for free! Don't miss out!

See you on August 8th at Peace Park WEST! 👋

07/27/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT: Here is the schedule for the remaining weeks of the season. Unfortunately, our 10th season is coming to an early close. I will not be able to lead rides after August 20. I am having surgery to repair my rotator cuff on the morning of August 28th. I tried to put it off until November, but my surgeon advises me not to wait!...

ANNOUNCEMENT:Here is the schedule for the remaining weeks of the season. Unfortunately, our 10th season is coming to an early close. I will not be able to lead rides after August 20. I am having su…