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Test Ride
CRANK-IT provides test rides of Greenspeed and KMX trikes by appointment only. Just give us a call or email (see our contact us page) to schedule a personalized demo. Listed below are several of our favorite riding trails in the area. Many other great riding locations are also available in the area. If you are traveling from outside the Ann Arbor area, we will gladly meet you in a more convenient location. Please contact us to make arrangements.
Rolling Hills County Park
One of our favorite test ride sites is Rolling Hills County Park. They have a very fun 1.5 mile paved path.
From
I-94, take Huron St. exit, #183, and head south. Follow Huron
St.
to the traffic light past the Kroger's shopping complex. Turn
right at the light onto Stony Creek. Proceed through two
four-way
stops and the park will be on the right side of the road - Watch for
brown County Park signs.
From
US-23, take Willis Rd. exit, #31, and head east. Turn left at
second four-way stop; onto Stony Creek Rd. Park will be on
the
left hand side of the road, approximately 1.6 miles from Willis - Watch
for brown County Park signs.
The best place to meet is all the way in the back of the park in the “Main Parking Lot” as indicated on the Rolling Hills County Park map.
Please note the park does charge a small entrance fee.
Visit the Rolling Hills County Park website for more information.
Gallup Park
Gallup Park is a 69-acre park and is Ann Arbor’s most popular recreation area. There is a scenic three mile plus paved multi-use trail that runs along the Huron River and Geddes Pond.
View Gallup Park map
The best place to meet is at the boat launching parking lot off Geddes Road, EAST of Huron River Parkway (across from the Ruthven Nature Area) as indicated on the Gallup Park map.
Metroparks
Some of the best and longest riding trails in the area can be found at the numerous Metroparks.
A total of more than 44 miles of paved hike-bike trails are available in eight Metroparks. From hilly courses to flat terrain, cyclists can pick a variety of paths to traverse. Cyclists are required to wear helmets on the paved trail at Kensington Metropark; helmets are recommended on all other paved paths. A hike-bike trails map is available at the parks. Paved trails are located at:
Hudson Mills
Indian Springs
Kensington
Lower Huron
Metro Beach
Oakwoods
Stony Creek
Willow
Our favorite Metroparks are:
Lower Huron/Willow/Oakwoods
To experience a fantastic 30 mile round-trip paved trail system, with no cars to deal with, it is hard to beat the trails at Lower Huron/Willow/Oakwoods Metroparks. This winding trail system offers it all; hills, fast flats, shade, sun, bridges and abundant scenery.
View Lower Huron Metropark map
View Willow Metropark map
View Oakwoods Metropark map
The best place to meet to ride the entire trail system is at the Lower Huron pool parking lot about half way into the park as indicated on the Lower Huron Metropark map.
Kensington
Kensington's trail is very scenic. There is a variety of rolling terrain, with a few steep hills thrown in, on the eight-mile paved hike/bike trail around Kent Lake. Helmets must be worn by anyone using a wheeled device on the paved hike-bike trail.
View Kensington Metropark map
The best place to meet is at the "West Boat Launching and Fishing Piers" parking lot near the Kensington Road entrance as indicated on the Kensington Metropark map.
Please note all the Metroparks charge a small entrance fee.
Visit the Metroparks website for more information on these Metroparks.
