DETROIT, Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford and Michigan
Central, the company's Corktown development, are helping to keep
Detroit's biking tradition alive
by sponsoring the Tour de Troit Fall Virtual Rides.
The four virtual rides between 10 and 15 miles each will take
place Sept. 1-Oct. 31 and can be done
at the rider's convenience. They will depart from Rouge Park,
Alfred Brush Ford Park, Palmer Park and Roosevelt Park, in front of Michigan Central
Station which Ford is restoring as the centerpiece of a new
mobility innovation district in Detroit's oldest neighborhood. To sign up,
visit www.tour-de-troit.org.
"We are excited that Tour de Troit found a safe way to continue
the tradition this year that prioritizes riders' health," said
Julie Roscini, head of external
engagement for Ford's Michigan Central development. "It will
provide a unique opportunity for bike lovers and families to
explore some of Detroit's
beautiful parks and historic areas in small groups, while
supporting biking infrastructure in the City."
The Tour de Troit virtual rides are $20 each and feature a limited edition
Christopher Gorski Detroit GT t-shirt and an app to help people
keep track of directions and landmarks. Riders who complete
all four rides will secure a free 2021 Tour de Troit
registration.
"We're grateful to Ford for continuing their sponsorship of Tour
de Troit during these unusual times, " said Tour de Troit Director
Vittoria Katanski. "Even
without the big 5,000 person September ride, participants will love
exploring the city streets and parks with the routes mapped out by
Tour de Troit."
The mission of Tour de Troit is to promote a lifestyle centered
around health and wellness, through activities such as running and
cycling. To date, Tour de Troit has raised more than $400,000 to support non-motorized infrastructure
in the Motor City since 2005, including Southwest Detroit Greenlink
and the Green Taskforce. For more information, visit
www.tour-de-troit.org.
MEDIA CONTACT: Colleen Robar, 313-207-5960,
crobar@robarpr.com
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