Clinton River Trail Celebrates 15 Years

Seventh Annual “Cruisin’ for the Trails” Charity Ride Raises $2,500 for the Clinton River Trail’s 15th Anniversary May 4 was a great day for a bike ride with 200 riders participating in the seventh annual “Cruisin’ for the Trails” event to benefit the Clinton River Trail, celebrating its 15th anniversary. Hosted and sponsored by Motor City Brew Tours, the event raised $2,500 to be used by the Friends of the Clinton River Trail for trail improvements. The route took riders about nine miles along … [Read more...]

Motor City Brew Tours Annual Ride on Paint Creek Trail May 5

Motor City Brew Tours to Host 6th Annual Cruisin’ for the Trails Spring Charity Bike Ride for Friends of the Paint Creek Trail Saturday, May 5, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Motor City Brew Tours in cooperation with the Friends of the Paint Creek Trail will be hosting the 6th Annual Cruisin' for the Trails - Spring Charity Bike Ride on Saturday, May 5. $25 online in advance, $30 cash on the day of the event, call 248-825-3085. The bike ride starts at Clubhouse BFD, located at 2265 Crooks … [Read more...]

Clinton River Trail Charity Ride Raises $2,500

Second Annual “Cruisin’ for the Trails” Charity Ride Raises $2,500 for Friends of the Clinton River Trail Over 100 riders endured the near 90 degree temperature to participate in the second annual “Cruisin’ for the Trails” fall ride, Saturday, September 23, 2017 to benefit the Clinton River Trail. Hosted by Motor City Brew Tours, and sponsored by New Belgium Brewing Company, the event raised $2,500 to be used by the Friends of the Clinton River Trail for trail improvements. The route took … [Read more...]

Clinton River Trail Fall Charity Bike Ride

Friends of the Clinton River Trail announces a Fall Charity Bike Ride: Crusin’ For the Trails sponsored by Motor City Brew Tours on Saturday, September 23, 2017. The ride will take place on the Clinton River Trail starting at Clubhouse BFD, 2265 Crooks Road, Rochester Hills 48309. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. Tickets: $25 online; Day of the Event- $30 (cash only). There will be a charity raffle to WIN a New Belgium FAT TIRE bike. Net proceeds from the bike ride and raffle will support … [Read more...]

Cruise the Paint Creek Trail with Motor City Brew Tours

Motor City Brew Tours to host 5th Annual Cruisin’ for the Trails Spring Charity Bike Ride for Friends of the Paint Creek Trail Motor City Brew Tours will be hosting the 5th Annual Cruisin' for the Trails - Spring Charity Bike Ride to support the Friends of the Paint Creek Trail on Saturday May 6, 2017. Enjoy a bike ride along the Clinton River Trail and Paint Creek Trail with a special New Belgium Brewing Themed SAG stop (Beer and Donuts) at the Paint Creek Cider Mill. After the ride, there … [Read more...]

$2,200 Raised for Friends of the Clinton River Trail

Motor City Brew Tours and New Belgium Brewing Raise $2,200 for Friends of the Clinton River Trail Motor City Brew Tours and New Belgium Brewing held their first annual "Cruisin’ for the Trails" fall ride on the Clinton River Trail on September 10. The event raised $2,200 for trail improvements. Over 100 participants rode about 18 miles from Clubhouse BFD in Rochester Hills to the Lafayette Market in downtown Pontiac and back. At the Market they were greeted with a free New Belgium beverage … [Read more...]

The Ins and Outs of Cycling through Downtown Rochester

Where the Trails Meet Rochester has been named a 2015 Nationally Certified Main Street Community, which emphasizes historic preservation. Finding a balance between the needs of residents, businesses and visitors in the historical downtown area can be challenging. Rochester has adapted to many changes since 1817 and is now at the heart of an increasingly popular recreational trail system connection. The Paint Creek, Clinton River, and Macomb Orchard Trails are a part of a vital network … [Read more...]

Motor City Brew Tours Raises $3,100 for Friends of the Paint Creek Trail

On May 2nd, the Motor City Brew Tours held their “Cruisin’ for the Trails” event on the Paint Creek Trail and raised $3,100 for trail improvements. Three hundred and fifty participants rode from Clubhouse BFD in Rochester Hills to the Paint Creek Cider Mill in Oakland Township, where they were greeted with a free can of New Belgium Beer and donuts from the Paint Creek Cider Mill. As part of the event festivities, New Belgium Brewing donated a Fat Tire Bicycle for a raffle that raised $900. Steve … [Read more...]

Motor City Brew Tours raises over $3,000 for Friends of the Paint Creek Trail

On April 26, the Motor City Brew Tours held their “Cruisin’ for the Trails” event on the Paint Creek Trail and raised $3,150 for trail improvements. Participants rode from Clubhouse BFD in Rochester Hills to the Paint Creek Cider Mill in Oakland Township, where they were greeted with a free can of New Belgium Beer. As part of the event festivities, New Belgium Brewing donated a Fat Tire Bicycle for a raffle that raised $1,150. Steve Johnson, President of Motor City Bike & Brew Tours was … [Read more...]

Friends of the Paint Creek Trail receives donation from Motor City Brew Tours

On April 27, the Motor City Brew Tours held a “Cruisin’ for Trails” fundraiser on the Clinton River and Paint Creek Trails, to raise awareness and money for trail improvements on both trails. Over 250 cyclists participated in the ride, which included tours of the Rochester Mills Beer Co in Rochester and 51 North Brewing Company in Lake Orion. Steve Johnson, President of Motor City Brew Tours, presented a check for $1,500 to the Friends of the Paint Creek Trail on May 16, 2013.   “Motor … [Read more...]