Bike, Dine, Dance: Celebrate Royal Oak's Non-Motorized Transportation Plan

Celebrate the passing of the long-sought earlier this month by the with a  

The itinerary

• 5-6 p.m. Thursday:  Gather in the bar at , 410 S. Washington Ave.
• 6 p.m.: Leave Lily's for appetizers at , 175 W. Troy St., Ferndale
• About 7 p.m.: Dinner at , 2972 Coolidge Hwy., Berkley
• About 8 p.m.: Gather at  office, at Sixth and Washington in downtown Royal Oak for dessert, drinks and dancing - complimentary beer, wine and DJ provided by Urbane Apartments.

Fun for all

"The pace will be leisurely," said Tom Regan, one of the community bike ride organizers. "New and occasional cyclists are especially welcome."

Check out the event listing on Facebook, too.

"No RSVP is required, just saddle up your bike and join the fun," Regan said.

The spotlight for non-motorized plan should be on Regan, said Eric Brown, the founder of Urbane Apartments.

"Royal Oak now joins the likes of Ferndale and others who see biking as an important function of our local economy. Tom has worked tirelessly on this project and to now see it come to fruition is exciting," Brown said. "We are happy to see more bikes on the road in a safer manner, and we are thrilled  to be a small part of the celebration”
 
The community bike ride will happen rain or shine. It will be canceled only if the weather makes cycling dangerous, such as lightning or high winds. Check the Facebook page or call Tom Regan at 248-435-0147 with questions.