To put it simply: gelato is ice cream. But it’s not your average frozen treat.
That’s why Tom Isaia, after years of introducing Michiganders to coffee, opened Momento Gelato in the heart of Corktown. Through training in Bologna, Italy, Tom has mastered the exquisite art of gelato. Using only the finest ingredients and Italian-made equipment, Momento’s specialty gelato café invites guests to try an authentic selection of sweet European treats.
MoGo riders can show their MoGo card, key fob, Transit app, or receipt (from that day’s ride) to get 10% off any gelato!
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Momento Gelato
Closest Station: Brooklyn and Michigan or Rosa Parks and Michigan
2120 Trumbull, Detroit, MI 48216
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MoGo Celebrates 5 Years of Bikeshare Service in Metro Detroit
Milestone will be recognized with a Free Ride Day, pass sale, and community event
DETROIT, Mich., May 17, 2022 — This month, MoGo, Metro Detroit’s non-profit bikeshare organization, will celebrate five years of operation. The May 23 anniversary commemorates five years to the day that MoGo launched in Detroit and comes on the heels of reaching the 500,000-ride-milestone.
“MoGo is proud to provide healthy, accessible, and affordable mobility options to residents around Metro Detroit,” said Adriel Thornton, MoGo executive director. “We look forward to continuing serving the community for another five years, and beyond.”
MoGo, with the support of operations partner Shift Transit, title sponsors Henry Ford Health and Health Alliance Plan, Downtown Detroit Partnership, and the City of Detroit, launched on May 23, 2017 with 43 stations and 430 bikes around the Greater Downtown Detroit area, providing active transportation as far east as West Village, north to the North End, and west to Southwest Detroit. In the summer of 2018, MoGo began adding pedal-assist e-bikes in an effort to electrify the system and bring new micromobility technology to Detroit. In June 2020, MoGo added 31 stations in Northwest Detroit, Ferndale, Royal Oak, Oak Park, Berkley, and Huntington Woods.
Lisa Nuzkowski, MoGo’s founder and former executive director, said “It was an incredible joy to bring MoGo to life in 2017. To this day, every time I see someone on a MoGo bike, I am grateful to every rider, community member, business, sponsor, and partner who has worked together to make equitable, accessible mobility available to people in Detroit and throughout the region.”
Over the past five years, MoGo has championed equity, accessibility, and reliability in the micromobility space.
Of MoGo’s current Annual Pass members, nearly 30 percent subscribe to the Access Pass, a $5 annual pass which is available to any Michigan resident that receives state benefits such as SNAP or Medicare. MoGo has also offered a cash payment option since launch, giving unbanked individuals the same access to the system.
“Supporting and encouraging healthy choices and lifestyles for all is at the core of who we are and what we do. That’s why Henry Ford Health, along with HAP, has been a proud partner of MoGo, which allows Metro Detroiters to make those healthy, sustainable and affordable choices when it comes to transportation. We are proud to support an organization that shares our vision of wellbeing and inclusivity,” says Michelle Johnson Tidjani, executive vice president and general counsel, Henry Ford Health System and member of the MoGo Board of Directors.
MoGo has also made biking more physically accessible. Through its Adaptive program, MoGo has become a national leader in making biking available to those who may not otherwise be able to ride due to physical or cognitive challenges. This month, MoGo will expand its Adaptive offerings beyond the Detroit Riverwalk to include Downtown Ferndale. MoGo has also provided Street Skills classes since launching, teaching hundreds of individuals how to ride, and how to ride safely.
“From the start we knew the program would be of value to the residents and visitors to the Downtown and Greater Detroit region, but it has grown beyond our expectations,” said Eric Larson, Downtown Detroit Partnership president and CEO. “The fact that it serves such a diverse community with its adaptive programming is particularly rewarding,” Larson added.
With over 517,000 rides taken at 75 stations across six cities, along with the aforementioned programs, MoGo is excited to carry this momentum for the next five years and beyond.
“We are extremely proud to celebrate delivering five years of bikesharing service to the community,” said Shift Transit CEO, Edward Inlow. “The growth of the system and adoption of alternate transportation options in Detroit is a testament to the essential service it provides to a wide range of riders. E-bikes alone have encouraged more cycling, as we see they get used three-times more than pedal bikes,” Inlow added.
To celebrate the five-year anniversary, MoGo will be holding a Free Ride Day on Thursday, May 19, – in addition to every third Thursday of the month through October – a ‘50 percent off’ pass sale from May 20 through the 24th, and a community celebration at the Dequindre Cut Freight Yard on May 22. The festivities will begin at 3 p.m., followed by a bike ride with refreshments available upon return. Excitingly, the celebration coincides with the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy’s summer kick-off. Information on all of these events can be found on mogodetroit.org, or on any of MoGo’s social media channels (@MoGoDetroit).
About MoGo
With 620 bikes located at 75 stations in metro Detroit, MoGo is a non-profit organization that strives to serve a wide range of people and needs. MoGo is made possible by generous support from its title sponsors, Henry Ford Health System and Health Alliance Plan (HAP), who have been partners in fostering healthy, vibrant, and active communities through bikeshare since 2017.
About Shift Transit
Shift Transit is a leading provider in shared mobility operations, managing 25,000 mobility assets on a daily basis. Shift Transit offers clients a robust suite of services, including vehicle maintenance, repair, recharging/refueling, rebalancing, marketing and sales, and government relations support. For more information, visit www.shifttransit.net.
Founded in May 2020 by six individuals committed to creating the best fitness community in Detroit, Core City Fitness will help you reach your goals, push you, and support you on your health and fitness journey. You read that right – this team believes so strongly in their vision that they launched in the middle of a global pandemic, when gyms had their doors closed. MoGo riders can show their MoGo card, key fob, Transit app, or receipt (from that day’s ride) to get $20 off Core City Fitness’ Adult Unlimited Monthly Membership!
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Core City Fitness
Closest Station: Merrick and Trumbull
4885 15th St, Detroit, MI 48208, United States
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Live Cycle Delight is a space to explore your potential. Whether it’s trying something new or reaching for new heights, LCD is dedicated to promoting the transformation of mind, body, and spirit through group fitness classes, community outreach, bike safety awareness initiatives, and social cycling events throughout Detroit. Come as you are and leave as your better self.
MoGo riders can show their MoGo card, key fob, Transit app, or receipt (from that day’s ride) to get $15 off Live Cycle Delight’s 3-week package
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Live Cycle Delight
Closest Station: Agnes and Parker
8019 Agnes St, Detroit, MI 48214, United States
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TL;DR: All four MoGo in the Morning Rides:
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Metro Detroit has so many great places for fresh air, warm baked goods, and delicious coffee. We mapped out some of the most bikeable destinations across our service area, with nearly two dozen different spots for you to try! Here’s a quick glance at each of the rides:
Enjoy your MoGo in the Morning journey! We hope you find happy riding, happy savings, and happy people along the way.
Full of pieces curated specifically to highlight boutique designers, Coup D’etat offers an eclectic collection of independent designs. Located in New Center, owner Angela Wisniewski defines the spot as a lifestyle shop that caters primarily to women, while offering shelves full of books, accessories, and more to other shoppers. If you find yourself wandering through Cadillac Place, we highly recommend paying a visit to Angela’s shop. MoGo riders can show their MoGo card, key fob, Transit app, or receipt (from that day’s ride) to get 15% off at Coup D’etat!
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Coup D’etat
Closest Stations: Second and Grand Blvd
3044 W Grand Blvd Suite L-460, Detroit, MI 48202
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Opened in 2019, The Detroit Writing Room, located in the heart of Downtown Detroit, is a space for entrepreneurs and creatives to work, write, and create. Among their services, The Detroit Writing Room offers members and guests access to writing coaches who can offer feedback and editing on everything from business materials to literary works. The coaches range from New York Times bestselling authors, to graphic and web design professionals, to some of the best photographers in Detroit. MoGo riders can use code ‘MOGO20’ to receive 20% off an upcoming Author Series event.
In addition to being an inspirational workspace, The Detroit Writing Room hosts numerous events, including open mic nights, poetry slams, and more.
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The Detroit Writing Room Author Series – Events held at The Whitney in Midtown
Closest Stations: John R and Canfield and Cass and Willis
Are you tired of working from home? Looking for a change in scenery, but not ready to sit in a bustling coffee shop for 8 hours? Trying to find a space where you can be productive with fewer distractions? Well, look no further. Designed with the intention of creating a supportive and inviting work environment for everyone, Bamboo is the answer to all of these questions. With flexible spaces, networking opportunities, and more, Bamboo offers a space for you to work beyond the confines of your bedroom. MoGo riders can show their MoGo card, key fob, Transit app, or receipt (from that day’s ride) to get 1 FREE DAY at Bamboo per month!
Show up between 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday (except holidays), and show your proof of MoGo membership to the person at the front desk. NOTE: This perk is available at both the Downtown Detroit and Downtown Royal Oak locations.
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Bamboo Detroit
Closest Stations: Grand Circus Park (Woodward) or Capitol Park
Bamboo Royal Oak
Closest Stations: Washington and 4th or Troy and 2nd
220 S Main Street, Royal Oak, MI 48067
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If you’re looking for classic candy and chocolate with a little bit of Detroit flair, Bon Bon Bon is your kind of place. Made in Hamtramck, using classic French technique along with some Detroit ingenuity, internationally trained artisan confiseurs create flavors that range from classic, to familiar, to exotic, and beyond. Each Bon Bon Bon is a ‘good goodie‘ that doesn’t need to be all dressed up – it’s just good chocolate made from good things for the good people of the Motor City and the world. MoGo riders can show their MoGo card, key fob, Transit app, or receipt (from that day’s ride) to receive 10% off at Bon Bon Bon, and find chocolate that really is exactly how you want it.
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Motor City Float is a wellness center located in Clawson, specializing in Floatation Therapy, Infrared Sauna, and Massage Therapy, all of which are geared toward stress relief, physical, and mental recovery. From the point a customer enters Motor City Float to the point they exit, they’re presented with an environment that is clean, safe, comfortable, and relaxing.
New to Motor City Float’s offering is the Fire & Ice Room. Customers go from a sauna near 200 degrees into a cold plunge at about 45 degrees, with benefits including improved blood flow, reduced inflammation in joints, and more. MoGo riders can use the code ‘MoGo30’, or show their MoGo card, key fob, Transit app, or receipt (from that day’s ride) to receive 30% off any float or Fire & Ice session at Motor City Float.
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Motor City Float
No nearby stations.
1203 W 14 Mile Rd, Clawson, MI 48017
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