The Underground Railroad Bicycle Route Expands to the Motor City

Today we take a look at another of Gozaic’s “circles of interest.” The Cycling Through History Circle explores ways to combine history and culture with cycling. Circle Moderator Ginny Sullivan is with the Adventure Cycling Association and offers great suggestions of bike routes and resources.

Since it is Black History Month, we wanted to share a recent blog post by Ginny where she writes about a bicycle tour she did in Detroit. Because of Detroit’s proximity to Windsor, Ontario in Canada, the city served as a major crossing point for those seeking freedom from slavery. The Adventure Cycling Association has tours along the Underground Railroad Route and is expanding the route to include southeastern Michigan and southwestern Ontario.

Have you biked along any of the Underground Railroad Route (there are more than 2000 miles to explore)? If so, share your thoughts and reflections. If you enjoy history, culture and cycling, join the Cycling Through History Circle today!

Photo courtesy of Ginny Sullivan with the Adventure Cycling Association