Flagstar Bank is calling all slow roll enthusiasts and bicycle owners for this summer’s Tour de Troit on Sept. 19.
“We are so grateful for Flagstar Bank’s continued commitment to the Tour de Troit ride,” said Vittoria Katanski, director of Tour de Troit. “In addition to sponsoring our organization, Flagstar Bank gives back to our community by supporting many great events and projects in Detroit.”
As one of Detroit’s newest banks, Flagstar has committed to sponsoring Tour de Troit for the next three years. The 30-mile “Main” ride is for cycling enthusiast and beginners will start at 9 a.m. and continue throughout the day. Seasoned and experienced riders have an option to participate in the 62-mile “Metric” ride; this option will provide two resting stations.
Last year’s Tour de Troit had over 7,000 participants who legally “took over” the streets of Corktown and Midtown while exercising for a cause.
Riders will have the opportunity to register for the event at one of Flagstar’s Detroit locations and will receive a free cell phone pocket. Flagstar’s Downtown location will provide onsite registration on Wednesday, August 12.
Registration fees and donations go directly to funding the improvement of bike safety across the state, which includes: bike lane installation, signs and repaired lanes.
The registration price includes pre-ride carbs and coffee, t-shirt, rest stop snack and beverage, post-ride food, drink and entertainment and the cost to partake in ride.
Registrants under the age of 21 will receive a $5 price reduction.
“We started the Tour de Troit ride to bring the community together and bike for a purpose,” said Kelli Kavanaugh, ride director, Tour de Troit. “It’s incredible to see how the ride has evolved over the years and to see the improvements we’ve been able to make to our city’s biking infrastructure, all through this amazing community event.”
Flagstar bank has opened multiple locations, in downtown and Midtown Detroit in recent years, in hopes of showing their commitment to the rebirth of the city.
“As a local bank, Flagstar has a vested interest in the vitality of the communities we serve,” said Beth Correa, director of Community Affairs at Flagstar Bank. “The Tour de Troit combines fun, healthy living, and fundraising in a single event that is pure Detroit.”
The event kicks-off in Corktown and participants will be treated to food provided by local restaurants Slows to Go and Organaman.
“We are pleased to take our sponsorship to a new level with a three-year commitment and are proud to support the great things the Tour de Detroit is doing for the city and the region,” said Correa.
Visit your local Flagstar Bank branch for more information on the upcoming event.
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