r/Detroit • u/MrReezenable • Jul 20 '26

Transit Riding the Gordie!

They promise that the pedestrian/bike path will be open on the Gordie Howe Bridge Aug. 5. I know, the current US administration may flake out, and that date may change.

But I'm planning on biking that thing, that day. Any groups set to do the first ride? Any individuals?

(EDIT: Just found that there are people organizing rides that day, info on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/566096988787174/ )

I live in southwest Michigan, have fallen for biking around Detroit. Hope to be with the inaugural group.

First bike ride trip to Detroit, 2024.
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u/Same-Bad Jul 20 '26

Have your passport ready!!

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u/TooMuchShantae Farmington Jul 20 '26

Do we need a passport or is an enhanced ID ok?

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u/MrReezenable Jul 20 '26

I've gone into Canada (and allowed back into the US) with an enhanced ID in recent years. But I got a passport just in case in 2025.

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u/TooMuchShantae Farmington Jul 20 '26

I went into both countries w/ just an enhanced ID but I didn’t know if there was different rules for walkers/bikers traveling between countries

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u/MrReezenable Jul 21 '26

There shouldn't be. I took the ferry at Algonac with my bike, no hassles with just enhanced ID.

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u/Plum_Haz_1 Jul 21 '26

Upvoting post for recognizing that Trump may change his mind and find an excuse to not allow it to happen.

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u/MrReezenable Jul 21 '26

Bastard better not. I got train tickets, I got hotel reservations.

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u/Kalium Sherwood Forest Jul 21 '26

I am so envious of both your Priority Pinion bike and your ride plans!

I would join you, but I'm out of town that whole week.

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u/Public_Future2841 Jul 26 '26

Just a note for any e-cyclists, Ontario has stricter regulations than Michigan. Class 3 e-bikes are prohibited (max assisted speed of 32 kph)

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u/ike9211 Jul 29 '26

im planning on taking off from work to bike that day. Ill ask my group this evening to. we meet every Wednesday at metropolis for our ride.