By Jonathan Hurt Staff Writer
Detroit, known for various titles such as the Motor City and Motown, can now add another title to the list. Jason Hall and Mike Mackool, co-founders of the Michigan movement “Slow Roll,” created this organization about four years ago.
Slow Roll is a community organization where people get together and ride their bikes through the city of Detroit. Every Monday night bikers meet at certain spots and gives riders a unique perspective of our great city and its neighborhoods.
Slow Roll allows riders of all races and ages to join them in their weekly night strolls. Since 2010 the movement increased in size by thousands and expanded to eight cities so far.
Although the concept of the organization is positive there have been worries that riding through the city at night can be a bit dangerous.
One could only assume that this would be a concern when riding at night, especially with it getting darker around 6:30 p.m.
However there haven’t been any misfortunes when it comes to this. Slow Roll has allowed people to volunteer as a safety instructor also known as the #SQUAD. These are the people in yellow shirts that are responsible for your safety and enjoyment while you roll through the city.
