Mission Statement
Changing lives through innovative human services that harness the power of choice.
To learn more about NSO Programs and Services visit our website: www.nso-mi.org
Handlebars for the Homeless (HH) is a guided bike tour supporting the programs and services of Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO). NSO Homeless Recovery Services' three programs focus on ending homelessness by working to move individuals off the streets and into a home.
By supporting HH, you will be helping NSO change lives!
The tour will begin and end at the NSO Bell Building on Oakman Blvd. (the former Michigan Bell Building). The approximately 16-mile tour will take participants through some of Detroit’s most beautiful areas including the campus of University of Detroit-Mercy, Sherwood Forest and Boston Edison neighborhoods, Palmer Park and more.
We hope you’ll join us!
All participants will be entered into a drawing to Detroit's most sought after bike from Detroit Bikes.
General Information
Individual & Team Registration: Registration discounts are valid through August 9. Online registration is available through August 14. Onsite registration will be available at the event.
Individual Registration: $30/cyclist through August 9 or $35/cyclist after August 9
Team Registration:
Small Teams of 4-9 Cyclist - $25/cyclist
Large Teams of 10 or more Riders - $20/cyclist
Note: To receive the discounted Team Registration Fee, your Team Captain must contact Denise Figurski at NSO to receive the appropriate Team Promo Code based on the number of cyclists on your Team. Team Members can register as a group or individually with the Team Name, Team Captain and Promo Code. All Teams must register by August 9 to receive the discounted Team Registration Fee after August 9 registration fee is $35/cyclist.
Team Captains: Contact Denise Figurski with your Team Name, Team Captain and number of Cyclists on your Team to receive your Team Promo Code. corporateaffairs@nso-mi.org or 313-961-4890, ext. 1069
Start/Finish: NSO Bell Building - 882 Oakman Blvd., Detroit 48238
Parking: Secure parking available at the NSO Bell Building
Driving and Parking Information
T-shirts: Participants may pick up their high performance NSO Handlebars for the Homeless T-shirt at onsite check-in and registration.
Onsite Check-in: All cyclists must check in before riding. At check-in, riders will sign a participant waiver and receive a spoke card and T-shirt.
Onsite Registration: Participants may register to ride at the event. The onsite registration fee is $35/person.
Helmet Policy: All cyclists must wear a bicycle helmet - No amplified music/whistles - No children under 14 years of age - All youth must be accompanied by a parent throughout the ride.
Starting Times:
7:30 a.m. – Onsite Check-in and Registration Open
9:00 a.m. – Ride Departs
11:00 a.m. – Approximate Return Time, Light Lunch, Yoga Stretch
For more information on sponsorship or participating in NSO Handlebars for the Homeless contact Denise Figurski, Special Events & Volunteer Manager at 313-961-4890, ext. 1069 or corporateaffairs@nso-mi.org