2026 21st Annual Sierra Club Green Cruise

Join Cyclists from Across Southeast Michigan for the 21st Annual 2026 Sierra Club GREEN CRUISE!

Ride Options:

• 8:00 AM – 36-mile ride to Belle Isle and back
  • Group 1: 17+ mph (for experienced riders only)
  • Group 2: 14–16 mph
• 9:00 AM – 25-mile ride to Royal Oak and back
  • Pace: 12 mph

📅 Date:

Saturday, August 8, 2026

📍 New Start/End Location:

Palmer Park Community Building, 1121 Merrill Plaisance St, Detroit, MI 48203

🎟 Tickets:

• $20 pre-registration (no fees)
• $25 day-of registration (no fees, cash or credit card accepted)

🕢 Pre-Ride Details (7:30 AM – 9:00 AM):

• Free snacks provided by the Sierra Club
• Coffee available for purchase

📝 Waivers:

The Sierra Club waiver is part of online registration (preferable) or completed on-site.

☔ Rain or Shine:

No rain date

📍 Route Information:

• 36-mile route will be posted closer to the event on Strava.
• 25-mile route can be found on Strava: 2026 Green Cruise 25-mile

🌿 Highlights of the 2026 Green Cruise:

• Honor the Winner of the 2026 Green Cruiser of the Year Award
• Support local environmental initiatives and nonprofit conservancies
• Access pre-ride bike repairs from Sullivan’s Continental Bike Shop
• Experience skilled leadership on a supportive, no-drop ride
• Stop for free snacks
• Enjoy post-ride food trucks in the Community Building parking lot

🚗 Free Parking:

Parking and restrooms are available at the Palmer Park Community Building. Additional parking is available just across the street and also at the Detroit Police Department, Twelfth Precinct, 1441 W Seven Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48203, one mile away.

📢 Get Involved or Learn More:

Experienced ride leaders are needed for the 29-mile route - contact Jerry Hasspacher at [email protected].

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Register for the Green Cruise here:

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