Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Ride
- Date Mon 20th January 2025
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Detroit, Michigan
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 10 Mile
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Event summary
Join the Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Ride on Monday, January 20, 2025, in the vibrant city of Troy, Oakland! This uplifting cycling event celebrates the profound legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., and is free to participate—just be sure to register in advance. Kicking off at 10 a.m., the ride will cover approximately 10 miles, taking you past several historical sites that played a crucial role in the 1963 March to Freedom and the impactful "I Have a Dream" speech delivered at Cobo Arena.
Families are warmly encouraged to join in this community-focused event that promotes cycling and honors the spirit of King’s message. After the ride, enjoy a delicious cup of hot chocolate while reflecting on the journey. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with history, support a healthy lifestyle, and be part of a movement that champions bicycle safety and infrastructure in Southeastern Michigan!
Families are warmly encouraged to join in this community-focused event that promotes cycling and honors the spirit of King’s message. After the ride, enjoy a delicious cup of hot chocolate while reflecting on the journey. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with history, support a healthy lifestyle, and be part of a movement that champions bicycle safety and infrastructure in Southeastern Michigan!
Organiser's Description
Join Tour de Troit in a cycling celebration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. This is a free ride, but registration is required. Families are encouraged.
The ride will take off at 10 a.m. and will begin and at TBD. After the ride, hot chocolate will be served. The route is approximately 10 miles and will take in several historical sites relevant to King and other local activists that were integral to the 1963 March to Freedom and the impact of the "I Have a Dream" speech delivered at Cobo Arena afterwards.
_The mission of the Tour de Troit is to promote and encourage bicycling and bicycle safety through education, public events, collaboration with community and government organizations and support for non-motorized infrastructure. The Tour de Troit, the citys largest cycling event, raises awareness of biking as a mode of transportation and publicizes the growing greenways network in the City of Detroit and all of Southeastern Michigan. Tour de Troit also produces and supports other events that promote a healthy lifestyle and city, including the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Bike Ride, PaczKi Run and Tour d'Eastside._
The ride will take off at 10 a.m. and will begin and at TBD. After the ride, hot chocolate will be served. The route is approximately 10 miles and will take in several historical sites relevant to King and other local activists that were integral to the 1963 March to Freedom and the impact of the "I Have a Dream" speech delivered at Cobo Arena afterwards.
_The mission of the Tour de Troit is to promote and encourage bicycling and bicycle safety through education, public events, collaboration with community and government organizations and support for non-motorized infrastructure. The Tour de Troit, the citys largest cycling event, raises awareness of biking as a mode of transportation and publicizes the growing greenways network in the City of Detroit and all of Southeastern Michigan. Tour de Troit also produces and supports other events that promote a healthy lifestyle and city, including the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Bike Ride, PaczKi Run and Tour d'Eastside._
Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Ride