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Start under the flag.
Downtown Windsor’s riverfront, at the foot of Ouellette Avenue. Detroit is right there across the water, close enough to read the signs.
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Ride west through the sculptures.
The Riverfront Trail threads through the Sculpture Park, under the Ambassador Bridge and into Olde Sandwich Towne.
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The new bridge comes into view.
Two white towers, 853 metres apart. The path is free, open every day, and the only way to ride a bike between these cities.
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Onto the path.
Clear Canadian exit at the booth, then climb the gentle ramp. About 3 km from booth to booth; plan on 20 minutes by bike.
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Mid-river: Canada behind, the USA ahead.
Forty-six metres above the Detroit River. The border is somewhere under your wheels. Keep to 20 km/h and give walkers room.
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Border check in Detroit.
Every rider goes through U.S. inspection before leaving the path. Have your documents out and expect a line at busy times.
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First stop: Fort Wayne.
A star-shaped fort from the 1840s, minutes from the bridge exit. Detroit begins here.
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Detroit opens up.
Mexicantown, Michigan Central, Motown, the Fisher Building, the river. Pick your stops and the planner builds the ride.
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