  Johnnny5 Member Username: Johnnny5 Post Number: 295 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 71.227.95.4 |
Thanks to all those here who suggested routes for biking in the city. My friend and I rode 42 miles this morning; from Belle Isle down East Grand Bld to E. Warren, checked out the changes at Wayne State (Hadn’t been there in 5 or 6 years) then headed back downtown along Woodward. We spent about an hour on the roads downtown (eerily empty on a Sunday morning. Then it was off to Corktown, Mexican village and back along Jefferson to Belle Isle. Overall it was very encouraging to see all the new residential and retail. I really haven’t spent much time in Detroit over the last couple years and was a bit taken back by improvements. On the other hand the conditions at Belle Isle are deplorable. The neglected buildings and enormous amounts of garbage and debris were shocking to say the least. I did notice a very large group of what appeared to be students cleaning up. Their shirts read something like "Give 2 get back?" Anyone here know who they were? They were definitely making a noticeable improvement. I'm going to try riding the same areas again, but later in the day. It was difficult to pass by so many interesting looking bars without stopping for a drink or two. =) | ||
Rocket_city Member Username: Rocket_city Post Number: 76 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 141.217.174.222 |
The best way to see the city is on bike. At least the greater downtown area. My sister is training to run the Chicago Marathon in the fall, so I ride my bike with her as we go around the city and to Belle Isle. I felt bad for her though, because I assured her of a nice pavilion pooper near the southern tip, but when we got there, there was no tp. At least now she has will power training, making it all the way back to Ren Cen. Anyway, keep up the touring!  | ||
Paulmcall Member Username: Paulmcall Post Number: 788 Registered: 05-2004 Posted From: 68.40.119.216 |
That's what this city needs more of ...TP. There's plenty of shit to go around. | ||
Detroitej72 Member Username: Detroitej72 Post Number: 31 Registered: 05-2006 Posted From: 66.184.3.44 |
Try having brekfast at The Clique on East Jefferson. If you can bike further up Woodward, enjoy the brunch at Majestic Cafe. Many Sunday mornings I spent there with my ex-girlfriend/ soulmate Jen U. Wish I would have married her instead of my now ex-wife Jessie. But again I digress.... I like The Clique beacause they serve eggs and bacon saturated in grease the way this meal was served for the last century-plus. Yeh, heart attack on a platter, but if ya gotta go....GO WITH A TRIPLE-BIPASS, and a full stomach!!!!!!!!!!!! | ||
Rocket_city Member Username: Rocket_city Post Number: 79 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 141.217.173.131 |
^ Just make sure you don't stop there during a training run for a marathon. With no tp, you might just end up pooping your pants on Jefferson. And no one wants to see you poop your pants on Jefferson. | ||
Magnasco Member Username: Magnasco Post Number: 120 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.159.22.100 |
Nice post Johnny5. Sounds like a great ride! I think a lot of people experience what you did this weekend, but are too afraid to admit that what's going on in the D is worth the hype that it gets. We need to find ways to get more folks down for that experience. | ||
Fishtoes2000 Member Username: Fishtoes2000 Post Number: 115 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 69.14.26.135 |
I led a group ride of four around the city yesterday. For two of them, it was their first ride in the city and I don't think it could have gone any better. We started at Honest? John's and visited the Masonic, Campus Martius, Guardian Building (made 'em go inside), Riverfront, Tri-Centennial, Belle Isle, Heidelberg Project (spent time chatting with Mr. Guyton), Elmwood Cemetary, Dequindre Cut (to admire the grafitti), and Hamtramck (to watch a Derby Girl practice.) We finished up with a meal and Motor City Nut Brown Ales at Honest? John's. |
