Dequindre Cut

Small trail that takes me on a very quick route from midtown to the riverfront... Nice scenery and well kept, considering the neighborhood it's in... I very much enjoy this trail!

Beautiful art, very clean and peaceful! I love coming down here and walking all the way to Aretha Franklin amphitheater

I actually went for the first time legitimately to The e Dequindre Cut, but I still haven’t had a full experience. I can’t wait to get some steps in! I engaged with a lot of volunteers at the clean up

It was a great trails, nice, clean with some shade and a lot of fun graffiti art along the way!

I love this hidden Detroit gem!!! It’s a great starting point for the many paved paths Detroit offers. I like the entry point at Eastern Market for its free parking, nearby eats, & market. Overall the cut is a fun journey through the old train corridor. It’s flanked with a lot of graffiti art, landscape, and numerous side rest stops like the Freightyard where you can get snacks & drinks. It’s one of the coolest urban concrete trails I’ve trekked on. The cut is just the starting point to more. If you’re up for an adventure give it a go. It’s an edgy design balanced with modern elements and rough urban motifs with the skyline as a backdrop.

We love the Dequindre Cut. Excellent extension of the RiverWalk. The Dequindre Cut is like a rural Art Gallery, with really dope murals and beautiful graffiti on all the concrete surfaces. I couldn't stop taking pictures. Great for human feet and bicycles. A good walk for human children and the elderly. Cannabis friendly, clean, and it feels remote. It's like a magical artery in the middle of the city. This is a great place to take out-of-towners if they need somewhere to jog, power walk, or bike. Highly recommended.

A great place for a date. Spent an afternoon walking to the waterfront and enjoying the sites. A beautiful walk in the middle of the city but feels like you are in a park. Near the Eastern Market there’s a little bar that wasn’t open when we went, but we heard great things about it.

A must visit! I love taking my dog here and parking near Eastern Market (free lot very close to the Mack entrance) and walking to the riverfront. If you wanted to extend your walk you could easily continue down the riverfront walkway which is beautiful. The artwork and graffiti is amazing and the path is well maintained.

The Freight Yard makes for a super fun outdoor event space! Went here this past weekend for a Little Asian Bites Night Market, the first one they held at the Dequindre Cut Freight Yard location. Gorgeous weather and vibes were sky high. Loved how tucked away the location felt, despite being super conveniently located with a large free parking lot on site at Orleans and Wilkins. There was a full bar, giant/oversize yard games, and nice outdoor seating. Little Asian Bites brought the food, DJ, and other fun vendors like Pong Detroit and Scrap Soils for composting (perfect for a food event!). We were right on the Dequindre Cut bike/foot path and had plenty of walkers and bikers passing by. Just felt like a really ideal summer evening!

CHEERS TO GREEN SPACES AND DEQUINDRE CUT! The path is a perfect 5k (to and fro the entire way) and connect to the riverfront and eastern market. The freeway is riddled with people and murals and there's even a small stage for concerts in the summer. It's an amazing way to get in your steps and celebrate detroit art

This is a great place to burn some calories all year (if you don't mind the cold). I've ran, walked and biked here. I always appreciate the street art and the groups of people out getting fit. If you happen to go during the weekend, you could easily stop by Eastern Market. There's a lot of bars and restaurants along the way. It starts close to the river (near the Aretha Franklin Amphitheater) and end near Midtown.

Not sure what the original purpose of this piece of land was, but turning into a greenway trail was a good move. It connects Eastern Market to the waterfront in a reasonable distance and allows one to avoid a lot of street crossings. The paved trail is clearly marked with a bike side and a pedestrian side, which the cyclists sometimes abided by. A few portapotties were set up near a bar more towards the northern side, but not a ton of facilities or anything otherwise. Mostly, just a pleasant way of avoiding the urban jungle.

The Detroit Riverfront Conservatory has added some REALLY nice amenities to make Detroit a world class city with local flavors. Among them is the Dequindre Cut with its commissioned murals, well-maintained, separate paths for bikers and walkers, and a beer garden tucked in the middle called Freightyard. I spent a Saturday afternoon among families, friends, and lovers as I rode on my ebike. I spent a few hours exploring the Detroit Riverfront, the Dequindre Cut, and Eastern Market. They have on and off ramps, so it's pretty easy to get out and explore. Do this trail and you won't regret it!

I love love love all these walk, bike, dog-friendly spots scattered throughout downtown Detroit and Dequindre Cut is no exception! Miles of paved, gorgeous walkway with art murals lining the entire greenway, it's SO wonderful! Dequindre Cut is built below street-level so you kind of feel nestled in and it's truly such a fun spot to walk about and enjoy some beautiful art. Accessible right from Eastern Market and leads you all the way to the river basically, this is a perfect part to a loop around Detroit that you must include in your day!

The place was hard to find at first, but the easiest way to get there is to google Dequindre Cut Parking Lot. It's located between Wilkins and Orleans St. When you park you should see a garden across the street called 'keep growing Detroit farm' the walkway will be right next it, and it'll lead you to the freight yard. I had such a great time here I can't wait to come back. They have live music (@djshaebutta) on Fridays 5-10pm, a full bar with reasonable prices for drinks, a couple games set up like wooden Jenga and connect four. Also a food truck that's inside a container which I thought was cute. The vibes here are immaculate, and everybody was in a good mood. It's so pretty at night, and it's safe!

What a fun place to run. This path through the city has colorful murals, greenery and more. It's paved and relatively flat with a few inclines. At the start of the path they have some free exercise equipment for strength and stretching. So even pull-ups are possible. "We are Detroit" and so much more. If you like to walk, run or bike, definitely check it out.

Enjoyed this place for a safe, relaxed bike ride and we were happy to discover art along the way. There were also beautiful trees, grassy areas, even a spot for kids to play. We loved that the path is away from regular traffic too. This is a fun free time for anyone who wants to get out. We will be back.

The absolute best! I take this path from Eastern Market to the Riverwalk almost every weekend. It is clean and paved, no worries about bumps for your rollerblades. You can't get lost on it. The art is interesting and keeps walks entertaining. And there are usually other smiling faces taking advantage of the Cut (though it is never too crowded that you have to slow down a bunch - great for slow walkers, fast bikes, kids, all dogs, anybody). I am often REALLY anxious walking alone, but I feel pretty safe here - the lights and emergency poles are every few steps, unlike other paths where they're a quarter mile away from each other. Such a gem in the city!

What an awesome place! My husband and I walked the Dequindre Cut for the first time yesterday and really enjoyed it. The path is smooth, the art interesting and amenities (like porta-potties and emergency phones) are scattered throughout. Being a Thursday afternoon, the path was on the quiet side and we look forward to returning on a weekend to see what the atmosphere is like and checking out the Freight Yard.

Went here for an outdoor silent disco yoga class tonight! The area was beautiful and a complete hidden gem. Not only did they put on the yoga class (sponsored by the Rivertown Market), they also had a s'more station, cocktails, a food truck, a DJ and amazing vibes. The area is lively and such a refreshing zone in Eastern Market. Excited to see what other events are hosted here in the future!

Starts at Orleans and ends at Mack Ave! Smooth Path full of cyclists, roller-skaters, skateboarding, walking, photographers, live music concerts, outdoor workout gym, etc. All for Free including parking-it's a wonderful experience to visit and even cut through Eastern Market if you choose and minutes away from Riverwalk.

This trail is buttery smooth, in a pothole ridden city that isn't always the most hospitable to cyclists and joggers. It's a handy connector between Eastern Market and the Riverwalk. It's nice and lit at night, with emergency phones at regular intervals. And it has an array of murals with an occasional graffiti holdover from it's wild past as an abandoned rail line. There's a whole lot that's good about the Dequindre Cut and it's someplace I usually recommend it to out of town visitors... and yet I can't bestow the full five stars on this path and there's a part of me that just wants to rain down complaints. For starters in the beginning days of the rehab we were promised the graffiti would stay. Pre-Greenway there was actually a lot more green down here, even if it was unruly in it's overgrowth and the whole line was a constantly changing and evolving outdoor gallery of the area's finest writers. It absolutely put that little Graffiti Alley in Ann Arbor to shame. Most of that has been replaced with murals or far worse, buffed and left as blank space. There was never any empty space here in the old days! Some of the murals are impressive while some strike me as cheesy. It's also a pretty short path that's been around for a few years. I think I recall they planned to extend it farther north heading towards Hamtramck and it seems like that should have happened by now. Of course I would probably have similar gripes about liking the old, undomesticated version of that stretch as well if they do, but it's not the epicenter of graffiti that the now developed span used to be. Don't mind me, I'm probably just a grumpy old timer. If you weren't around to experience the old cut, you won't miss it and will likely enjoy getting some exercise and fresh air on this path. Just leave the spray paint at home cause it ain't that kind of party anymore.

We have lived in Metro Detroit for a decade and this was our first outing. We parked at Lafayette and Orleans and did a loop to Mack and then to the riverfront and walked to the Ren Cen. It wound up being about 5 miles. Next time we will park at Miliken State Park (free). Great Walk.

Today was the perfect day to enjoy the Food Truck Rally on the Dequindre Cut Greenway. Lots of people out and great to see the kids enjoying the games, activities and food.

Love the Cut! If you want to take a walk, run or bike without the interruptions of lights and traffic the Dequinder Cut is where to go. Starts down town at Hart Plaza and continues through to Gratiot. My (and everybody else's) new favorite place to be on Sunday/family day.

I love the Dequindre Cut. What a great way to spend the better part of the day. We started in Eastern Market (Supina's) and walked the Dequindre Cut. (it is a little east of Eastern Mkt along Gratiot. If youve never been, you sort of have to pay attention, although there is decent signage once you are there. It is right next to the eastern most church on the south side of Gratiot. I really enjoyed the grafitti/art work along the Cut. Perfect! We took tons of pics and they made an ideal backdrop. It was so nice to see people out and about and using the Cut for walking and biking (and even saw a segway tour). At the south end is the Detroit River. We walked the riverfront to the Ren Cen and took the People Mover to Greektown. OPA! That was abt all the walking we could handle, but made the final trek back to our car in Eastern Market. Wonderful day and I'd highly recommend utilizing the Cut and look forward to it heading further north!

Love this place for a quiet run or bike ride. The greenway is just a short distance from downtown and takes you all the way from the river to eastern market.

Incredible place to get outside in the city. I walk my dog here regularly. The only thing that would make dog walks better on the Cut would be built in water stations to let the pup get a drink on a hot day. There are garbage cans everywhere. We also rollerblade here a lot! One half of the Cut is really smooth, and the other half is fairly bumpy. Just good vibes all around.

It was a lot of fun. there's a nice atmosphere and the graffiti is very interesting to look at.

Love....Love.....Love - walking through here. It's so peaceful and quite especially when the sun is out and all the tiny squirrel running everywhere. Enjoyed the fall colors and I just found out some workout machines were placed there which was sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield. I LOVE MY CITY!!!

Fun walk with friendly people. Good for the whole family. Suggested time allotment: 1 - 4 hours Entry Point: Wilkins St. and Orleans St. Detroit (Eastern Market) Other entry points: Atwater Street, Franklin Street, Woodbridge Street, Lafayette Street, Gratiot Avenue, and Mack Avenue. Parking lot location: Wilkins and Orleans (NW corner) Eastern Market Entry features: Street bike lanes, bike racks, shade, benches, tables and access to the eastern market area restaurants Nearest restroom: Alfred, west of Russell Dequindre Cut Route: Wilkins St. (Eastern Market) to Detroit River (Milliken State Park and Harbor) Walk duration: 30Min one way Route is a gentle uphill slope from the riverfront to Mack Away from automobile traffic People Highlights: Riverfront Fit Park is located on the Cut at Jefferson St DNR Outdoor Adventure Center: Atwater and Dequindre Cut Open Wednesday to Sunday Fee: Children $3, adults $5 outdoor adventures with hands-on activities, exhibits and simulators Birthday parties for up to 20 Parking: East across the Dequindre Cut Milliken State Park and Harbor Bathrooms, open May 1. Facilities: Bike route, harbor, fishing, picnic, walks RiverWalk: Dequindre Cut and Atwater. Scenic walk Bike route Cons: Did not see labeling at Dequindre Cut exit ways Walk side of path is a bit narrow for two way traffic

Yay! I'm a fan! Why? It creates a safe environment for kids to ride their bikes. It allows people to go outside and get some exercise. It's the beginning of what may be a huge greenway to the suburbs. It has a lot of happy friendly smiling faces. It is Detroit but upgraded, equipped with graffiti, bright lights, security cameras, and a beautiful - POTHOLE FREE - path. I rode my bike down here to see what was up. And although it is only 1.2 miles right now, there's plans to expand already. As of right now, it dumps you onto Woodbridge, where the Riverwalk will be expanding (but hasn't made it there quite yet). It begins at approximately Orleans and St. Aubin. Soon enough, it will all be connected. It's cool. It's a happy place. It makes me think Detroit has potential. I'm excited to see some expansion. Who knows? Maybe this is the start of something bigger. I'm just hoping it helps Detroit get a little smaller (around the waist)!

I love this place. The bike riding is smooth with exhilarating steep entrance ramps. Once you whip down the ramp you enter a canyon, lined with concrete walls. Each wall is screaming with aerosol induced visions. The walls are constantly being reworked with graffiti. The art is beautiful, ironic, toy-like and amazing. I am constantly returning here to watch the walls evolve. The Greenway is well lit and strongly surveiled by expertly placed cameras mounted on red poles. Each pole has an emergency pad for alerting the proper authorities to any and all safety concerns you may or may not have while enjoying this converted railway. You can catch your breath at conveniently placed benches while discarding your waste into silver receptacles. The powers that be are creating connections to the riverwalk along the Detroit river and are currently converting the abandoned tracks north of Gratiot, through Eastern Market.

It's a fantastic glimpse of what non-motorized transportation might look like in Motown's future. Clean, smooth -- a prime use of undervalued property. Now the city is working on the short connector that will link the Dequindre Cut to the Riverwalk -- and with the next phase of the waterfront state park opening soon, there's great reasons to get downtown and do some riding. Hope the Cut can be extended soon to Eastern Market and beyond...

This a great place for a stroll, run, or ride. On a Saturday afternoon it wasn't very busy but had more than enough people to enjoy some company. It connects to the Detroit Riverwalk so it's was easy to continue my lazy Saturday stroll. Will be back.

Biking is the best especially when you end up at the riverfront! I wasn't entirely sold about it until the expansion to Atwater, but Ince then I'm all in!

Wow, this is such a cool way to experience Detroit. The first time I visited Dequindre Cut was for a champagne pop up with a friend. I quickly returned to explore the rest of the cut by bike. We drove through Eastern Market and parked at the secured lot at Dequindre Cut. We then biked down the cut, riding by huge murals, artists playing music, and a yoga class. We popped out at a very cool neighborhood on the east edge of downtown, rode by an indoor nature center (will be returning for that), and rode the path along the water by GM, Jazz Festival, etc. The river conservation organization had done an excellent job of beautifying the water front. There are fountains, sculptures, gardens, lots of seating (including lounge chairs), and there is even a large sandbox. It's very clean, and there is security on bikes along the path. It was cool to see so many diverse people out of the path. The community vibe was strong at the Cut. Beautiful spot to explore in Detroit.

Definitely one of Detroit's most beautiful hidden gem! Dequindre cut is a walkway underneath the main road filled with art/graffiti. It's a great place to take a stroll and appreciate our city. I went during the winter so I didn't stay out too long due to the cold, but now that it's warmer, I definitely plan to go back and take a long walk with an ice cream in one hand and a camera in the other!

be of the most scenic, beautiful places in detroit. lots of greenery, amazing murals, beautiful flowers. u can get a good workout here just walking, riding a bike, skating, or even on the exercise equipment that's part of The Cut. if i lived closer, i'd be there a lot more.

This bike/walking path is amazing. Going from eastern market to the riverwalk. It's perfect for a morning run, leisure walk/bike ride. Not crowded. At night, it's lighted up and there are a ton of emergency call boxes. Highly recommend checking this out!

This is such a gem for Detroit! I've always wanted to visit as soon as i heard about it, and I was not disappointed. There is a work out fun at the beginning, and really cool graffiti. Most people smile and say hi, and it's just a fun place to be. They need to get some food trucks, I bet they'd do well selling ice cream and drinks.

In a time before the all the trees were cleared on the cut and surveilance cameras were installed, I remember comming accross two very large men in showercaps laying in a king size bed naked, cuddled up under a viaduct with a full bedroom set fully equipt with lamps. Not on ly that, but the had an unplugged alarm clock, nightstands, an area rug and couches scattered about like a clip from "trog, the musical." The cut was pretty much a chore boy comercial back then. There was never a dull moment. I have seen random acts of public masturbation, a few hundred people raving it up to the 138 bpm of a generator party, piles of dirty needles, tons of pheasants, packs of detroit dingos, biomedical waste strewn about like the shores of newark, a large gang of "locals" chasing out silly suburbanite fools with baseball bats who picked on the wrong guy, stolen cars stripped down the the seats and all sorts of other madness. Summer days consited of a couple cold forties, sipping on homemade absinthe and watching the boys throw down on some graff burners. On any given day in the summer, several crews would be working on production pieces. It was the most amazing revolving door gallery there ever was in the city. It gave people a safe place to paint far out the the reach of law enforcement. Atlthough the cut is no longer a safe place to paint , other yards have stepped up as the spot. I hear that the federales come out of the woodwork it you start to break out the rusto. If you look hard enough you can still see a few of the old trdle bombs and dead krackhead pieces (the devil made crack, and i made the cash) that have been left alone due to respect. I wish the Jaunt piece was still running, but some toy ass sucka painted over that a while ago. This is the cut i miss. I have a ton of fond memories there. In it's place is a very clean, family orientated, treeless safe passage that cuts from the river to the market. I ride the cut whenever on my way to belle isle or downtown comming from the north end. Although this bike path has destroyed one of my favorite past times in the city, it has left something better for all to use in it's place. Detroit definately lives up to the nickname the motor city. Cars are a king and very little room is left on the streets for bikers. I do not own a car and have no intention on buying one. Bikers are treated like second class citizens here in the city, and this path is just the start of change. It is a glimpse of hope for the future in the city. I can't think of one other bike path other than the millender center path that's inside the city limits. Shameful. I hope the city keeps up the good work and expands to form a bike trail network like other cities. If you want a nice day on two wheels I suggest catching a few soda pops at vivios after shopping for picnic goods at the market. Head to the river, ride around belle isle, stop at the conservatory, take a dip at the beach, head downtown, hit the grand trunk pub for a high carbohydrate sports drink and circle back. Whatever you do, get downtown and enjoy our city. Cheers.

I walked the Dequindre Cut in its entirety in both directions and really enjoyed it. For Detroit, its a great resource, but could easily be much improved, hence the 3 star rating. Positives: Its a very scenic, with a mix of formal landscaping and natural looking plantings. Combined with the urban features, there are many good photo opportunities for the shutterbug. The path itself is wide and smooth, and can accommodate a large number of users, both walking and cycling. Negatives: It was a beautiful Saturday with Eastern market humming, but there were few users. Why? I think for two reasons: 1. The entry at Gratiot is poorly marked, with the sign at the entrance covered with non artistic graffiti tags. Not very welcoming. 2. The entry parking "lot" is a ramshackle dirt lot that screams tow zone. Other negatives: The "art" is really pretty low quality. I am not sure who has curatorial responsibilities, but I know our local talent can do much better. Signs said "No Vending" but a few kids had set up a table selling water, which is fine. But be clear about the rules and enforce them. Suggestions: Fix the signage and entry parking areas. It deters new users from appreciating the resource. Establish a WELL MARKED safe walking/cycling route from both Downtown and Eastern Market. I had to jaywalk to get to the entrance. Not cool. Commission some real art and generate some buzz. We have the talent... Host periodic events that include food and art vendors, possibly coinciding with big days at Eastern Market like Flower Day. Closing: Have those in charge of the Dequindre Cut tour the High Line in NYC for inspiration. I know that we are a long way from the West Village, but we surely could steal a few ideas, and incorporate some of our own. Linked with other railroad rights of way, this could be and amazing system, including a possible reuse of the rail tunnel under the river. That would be very cool and unique to Detroit. All it takes is leadership. PS: Tatted up hipster woman: Don't let your 4-5 year old child ride her bike alone near vagrants while you take pictures a half mile away. It is still Detroit. You are lucky I didn't call the police for child neglect. I didn't need to play chaperone for 10 minutes until she decided to ride back to you.

Beautiful ride connecting Eastern Market to the Riverfront. Art under each overpass is stunning, landscaping is gorgeous.

I recently took the pups for a walk through the Cut with a local Meetup group. It was funny to hear the suburbanites' comments and reactions. "Um, I believe this is what them [the urban people] call tagging..." said Mr Middle Aged White Man. It's a nice walk, very clean and kept, although...I think there should have been some shrubbery left. The street art had a few surprises and many photo opts. I recommend it for leisurely stroll or a shortcut to the market. The security dudes driving around in golf carts were I bit much but I guess they had their place.

Get there early to avoid the crowds. Depends on the type of runner our walker you are. Get there anytime after nine especially in the spring/summer, and it's super crowded, and you can't get your run in the way you'd like. This goes for the cut, and riverwalk.

I was sooooo looking forward to getting to see this spot. As a big proponent of making old rail thoroughfares into trails, I found it a delight. Quiet and green. Some fantastic artwork. Detroit has some wonderful graffiti artists. It's only about a mile long, but people didn't care. They walked or jogged back and forth. Biked back and forth. I had small conversations with friendly people as I was breathing it all in. For a small peaceful place that's just steps away from the noisiness of downtown traffic, the Dequindre Cut is an oasis in the middle of a desert. I love my hometown despite the naysayers. DETROIT is alive with flavor!

Not only is this a great place for an outdoor walk, the graffiti is amazing. Such a perfect spot for a bike ride. Even better that it ends right by Atwater, so you can fuel up before heading back!

Definitely a "hidden gem" that plenty of Detroiters and suburbanites don't yet know about. A former Grand Trunk Railroad line, you can access from the Riverwalk or park off of Gratiot (it doesn't look like a "parking lot" per se, but it's right near the entrance, and you won't be towed or anything like that. It's definitely a great area for bike riding/jogging, and they have separate lanes for both. Yes, it's a little short for a serious bike ride or run, but this past fall, they started construction to extend the greenway from Mack Ave to Gratiot, which should be awesome (and I think will allow access to Eastern Market). If you haven't checked it out yet, rent a bike from Wheelhouse Detroit (located down on the riverfront) and spend an afternoon exploring.

Might be one of my favorite things in Detroit. Surprisingly quiet, for being right underneath the streets of Detroit and beautiful!

Very clean, smooth pavement, which made my bike ride very enjoyable. I was a little sad to see that some of the graffiti has seemed to disappear, though. I appreciate the emergency stations, which remind me of a college campus &might make wary suburbanites or those walking alone feel more comfortable. My friend seemed uneasy about riding here at night since "there's no easy way out once you're down there," but I don't really foresee a lot of issues going on here. Overall, it's a pretty quiet, enjoyable area that runs from the Riverwalk to Eastern Market, &right next to Lafayette Park-- one of Detroit's hidden gems!! I'm just sad it's only 1.2 miles! Definitely looking forward to the expansion! Probably one of the best /most successful projects in Detroit over the past few years. As a bonus, you can rent bikes on the Riverwalk at the Wheelhouse, which is pretty cool.

Let me start off by stating this: This trail is 5 stars BUT... At only 1.2 miles long, it leaves one wanting, luckily it connects to Eastern Market, and the Riverfront. When this is completed (or even extended) I will change this to a 5 star rating.

Raced through here for the race for literacy 5k, and it was very cool. The graffiti, the over passes. it was a nice change from the usual riverwalk and it was quite delightful, great job Detroit.

In a word, Dequindre cut is Cool - with a capital C. I paid $18.12 for my rusty old bike - which came complete with a decal showing that it was originally sold by the old Federal's Department store. I bought a giant set of handlebars and an even bigger seat to make the bike more comfortable but no more pleasing to the eye. When I heard about the grand opening of Dequindre Cut, I was ready to go. Me, the wifey and the kids packed up our four bikes - among which mine is most unattractive - and headed for the trail. After heading down the daredevil-steep on-ramp at Larned, the first thing I noticed was that the dark black asphalt was absolutely beautiful against the sharp white lines, yellow dashes and assorted popular art that regular people call graffiti. I returned a week or so later to find that the "art" had mysteriously extended to the beautiful black pavement and other unintended areas. Nonetheless, the 1.2 mile pedestrian and bike path is the coolest thing since the RiverWalk. You can start on Gratiot near Eastern Market and ride to Atwater near the river in surprisingly short order. If you are willing to navigate a couple of blocks of rough terrain (one of which soon will be Tricentennial State Park) you can make your way to the RiverWalk. Since you will be riding your own bike, you can snicker and giggle at all of the suckers who are renting bikes - even if yours is covered in rust. And if your bike is not covered in rust, you won't have to drown out all the stares and anonymous comments about your "raggedy a$$ bike." Either way, pay them no mind. I didn't. I did not even hear the sneers until my precious boys decided to repeat them to me - spelling out the curse words. Somehow I think they enjoyed the task of bringing me up to speed on all that I had missed. Despite the insults, I always feel great riding the Cut - day or night. The lighting made us feel safe enough to return again for a late-night pajama ride from Gratiot all the way to the river. We are making it part of our family culture. Now how cool is that? The trail is just too short.