[NFBMI-Talk] NFB Detroit's Long Awaited Tandem Bike Riding EventGet Ready!Get Registered! Let's Ride!

Thu Aug 15 14:32:37 UTC 2024

I just found out that I can go there with Smart paratransit! I booked my
reservation and I'll be cashapping the money soon! Debrina and I are so
excited!!! We can't wait to have fun with all of you who are going!!!

Debbie

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Subject: [NFBMI-Talk] NFB Detroit's Long Awaited Tandem Bike Riding EventGet
Ready!Get Registered! Let's Ride!

The National Federation of the Blind’s Detroit Chapter Presents Tandem Bike
Riding Day for the Blind 2-Seater Fun In The Sun Let’s Ride!!!

•             Join us as we cruise downtown Detroit’s beautiful Riverwalk
and Dequindre Cut riding on tandem bicycles built for two.

•             It takes place Saturday August 24th from noon-3 PM at the
Wheelhouse Detroit Bike Shop located at 1340 Atwater St, the corner of
Atwater and Rivard, right at the Riverwalk.

•             Come and experience the ultimate combination of nature,
exercise, friendship, and pure fun.

•             Blind newcomers to veteran bike riders, all will ride and
enjoy.

•             The cost to participate in this event is $15, “which must be
prepaid” by August 19th in one of the following ways: in-person at the
August 17th Detroit Chapter NFB Meeting (11000 West McNichols 1:00-3:30 PM),
in-person at Eye Learn (same address Mon-Thurs 10:00 AM-2:00 PM), or via
Cash App to $detroitnfb, writing the names of each individual that you are
paying for in the memo.

•             We still need a few people to register to become sighted bike
driver volunteers, free of charge for this event. To register, send us 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. 

•             All participants will need to sign a waiver and dress
comfortably.

•             We will provide free light refreshments, and the adjacent
Classics Café will be open serving burgers, coney dogs, salads, sandwiches,
and more.

•             Don’t you dare miss this. Blind people riding bikes through
downtown Detroit; it’s going to be off the chain, the rack, and all that!

•             For more information, call 313-247-3301. 