Gordie Howe International Bike Club Opening Ride!
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🚴🌉 GORDIE HOWE INTERNATIONAL BIKE CLUB — FIRST RIDE! 🌉🚴
The Bridge is Open. Let’s Cross It.
📅 Wednesday, August 5, 2026
📍 All rides depart from Historic Fort Wayne, 6325 W Jefferson Ave, Detroit
History in the making, y’all. After years of waiting, the Gordie Howe International Bridge’s multi-use path opens to cyclists and pedestrians for the very first time — and the Gordie Howe International Bike Club is marking the occasion with a full day of rides back and forth across the border, connecting riders from both sides.
Every loop starts and ends at Historic Fort Wayne — one Detroit landmark leading the way to a brand new one.
🕖 THE ROUTE — Every Loop
• Meet at Historic Fort Wayne
• Ride to the Gordie Howe Bridge multi-use path, cross into Windsor
• Sculpture Park — pick up riders on the Canadian side
• Back over the bridge to Detroit
• Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park — another pickup/regroup point
• Back to Historic Fort Wayne to close the loop
🇨🇦 Canadian riders: if you want to cross early on your own, ride into Detroit and meet the group at either Historic Fort Wayne or Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park — whichever works with your timing!
🕖 THE SCHEDULE — 3 Loops Throughout the Day
• Ride 1 — Departs Historic Fort Wayne ~10:15 AM (back ~12:30–1:00 PM)
• Ride 2 — Departs Historic Fort Wayne ~1:30 PM (back ~3:45–4:15 PM)
• Ride 3 — FINAL RIDE, departs Historic Fort Wayne 6:00 PM 🌅 our sunset crossing, with the sun setting over the Detroit River as we ride the bridge (back ~8:15–8:45 PM)
Join for one loop, a few, or the whole day! Riders can hop on at any pickup point.
📋 WHAT TO BRING
• Passport or enhanced ID (required for border crossing — no exceptions)
• Bike in good working condition, helmet
• Water, snacks, weather-appropriate gear
• Front and rear bike lights + reflective gear required for Ride 3
⚠️ GOOD TO KNOW
This is the multi-use path’s very first day of operation, so border processing times are new and untested — please come with patience and flexibility. Times above are estimates; we’ll post live updates in the event chat throughout the day if anything shifts.
Let’s be some of the first riders ever to cross this bridge together. See you at the Fort! 🇨🇦🇺🇸
The Bridge is Open. Let’s Cross It.
📅 Wednesday, August 5, 2026
📍 All rides depart from Historic Fort Wayne, 6325 W Jefferson Ave, Detroit
History in the making, y’all. After years of waiting, the Gordie Howe International Bridge’s multi-use path opens to cyclists and pedestrians for the very first time — and the Gordie Howe International Bike Club is marking the occasion with a full day of rides back and forth across the border, connecting riders from both sides.
Every loop starts and ends at Historic Fort Wayne — one Detroit landmark leading the way to a brand new one.
🕖 THE ROUTE — Every Loop
• Meet at Historic Fort Wayne
• Ride to the Gordie Howe Bridge multi-use path, cross into Windsor
• Sculpture Park — pick up riders on the Canadian side
• Back over the bridge to Detroit
• Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park — another pickup/regroup point
• Back to Historic Fort Wayne to close the loop
🇨🇦 Canadian riders: if you want to cross early on your own, ride into Detroit and meet the group at either Historic Fort Wayne or Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park — whichever works with your timing!
🕖 THE SCHEDULE — 3 Loops Throughout the Day
• Ride 1 — Departs Historic Fort Wayne ~10:15 AM (back ~12:30–1:00 PM)
• Ride 2 — Departs Historic Fort Wayne ~1:30 PM (back ~3:45–4:15 PM)
• Ride 3 — FINAL RIDE, departs Historic Fort Wayne 6:00 PM 🌅 our sunset crossing, with the sun setting over the Detroit River as we ride the bridge (back ~8:15–8:45 PM)
Join for one loop, a few, or the whole day! Riders can hop on at any pickup point.
📋 WHAT TO BRING
• Passport or enhanced ID (required for border crossing — no exceptions)
• Bike in good working condition, helmet
• Water, snacks, weather-appropriate gear
• Front and rear bike lights + reflective gear required for Ride 3
⚠️ GOOD TO KNOW
This is the multi-use path’s very first day of operation, so border processing times are new and untested — please come with patience and flexibility. Times above are estimates; we’ll post live updates in the event chat throughout the day if anything shifts.
Let’s be some of the first riders ever to cross this bridge together. See you at the Fort! 🇨🇦🇺🇸
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Where is it happening?
Gordie Howe International Bridge, Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Host or PublisherAmanda Ray
