With so much emphasis placed on non-motorized transit in Detroit, it's no surprise that a prominent bike conference would come to the city.
Bike!Bike!, an international conference for bike enthusiasts, will be hosted by The Hub of Detroit and held at various locations from September 28 to October 2,
according to a Mode Shift article. Expected attendance is around 300 from 50 community bike projects around the world.
"The four-day event will offer a variety of workshops, rides and evening events for out-of-town visitors and local folks interested in learning more about the community bike scene," writes David Sands.
"Bike!Bike! got its start in New Orleans in 2004 and takes place in a different city every year. Detroit narrowly won over Winnipeg, Canada to host this year's event during a vote that was taken at last year's gathering in Guadalajara Mexico ... Bike!Bike! participants were curious to learn more about what's happening bike-wise in a place that's become so famous for its automotive history."
If you're interested in attending or volunteering, contact one of the organizers on the The Hub's event page.