Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO) has been a lifeline in Detroit for seven decades, and its annual Handlebars for the Homeless bike tour shows exactly why. This year marks the nonprofit’s 70th anniversary and the 14th edition of its signature fundraiser, set for Sunday, August 24, 2025. It’s more than a cycling event; it’s a moment when a city comes together to ride for its most vulnerable neighbors and keep a conversation about homelessness alive.

The ride begins and ends at NSO’s Bell Building, an anchor on Detroit’s west side that once was an abandoned landmark but now houses hundreds of formerly homeless residents. Registration and breakfast open at 7:00 a.m., and at 8:30 a.m., cyclists will roll out on 6- and 15-mile routes. These aren’t races; they’re scenic rides designed for

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