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Jason Hall Quits Slow Roll, Talks About What's Next

Jason Hall is retiring – sort of. The co-founder of Detroit’s beloved Slow Roll is stepping down from his role as the public personality behind the city’s now-famous neighborhood bicycle ride. Slow Roll isn’t going away – and Jason isn’t going anywhere. He’s definitely staying in Detroit. But his role will change and his commitment to the city is going to grow in terms of what he can do for bicyclists and his hometown. For example, Jason is relaunching (RI)Detroit, Detroit’s weekend celeb...

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PODCAST: Slow Roll! Monday Nights With Jason Hall and Kelsey Hubbell

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/dailydetroithappyhour/DD-14-Happy_hour_Jason-Hall-Slow-Roll_mixdown.mp3″ background=”default” download=”true” social_gplus=”false” social_linkedin=”true” social_email=”true” twitter_username=”TheDailyDetroit” ] Detroit is best experienced by bike. Slow Roll has taken Detroit and some of the nation by storm – or, well, by bike. The ride that attracts 3,000-5,000 people per week and winds through Detroit’s neighborhoods and by our landmarks...

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5 Secrets To Making Awesome Things Happen With Jason Hall Of Slow Roll

The first thing you need to know about Jason Hall is that he is a realistic optimist. He knows there is negativity in the world – he just chooses to grab it, flip it upside down and turn it into something he can use to improve himself, improve his work and, ultimately, improve the city that he loves. Hall is a pizza lover, a Detroiter, a bike rider and the creator of Slow Roll, which he describes as “a unique nonprofit that brings together thousands of people from all over the region during 25...

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For Health Of Detroit's Comeback Don't Worry About Gilbert And Ilitch; Watch Hall, Peterson And Stoudamire

Sitting at the Detroit Policy Conference on Thursday, there was a changing energy. A shift from an old guard to a new. Sure, pizza and sports icon Chris Ilitch took the stage and did a large presentation and speech about the transition from father to son at that behemoth organization. On a panel immediately after, developer Peter Cummings, who was key to bringing the Whole Foods to Midtown, talked about the work they’re doing in New Center and the age old question of incentives and how many...

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WATCH: "What Can Come From An Idea Is Awareness.. An Awareness That You Can Make Change"

Sure, this video is technically a commercial. But it’s also a well-produced look into the founding of Slow Roll, the iconic bike ride that originated here in Detroit. Sure, they’ve received a lot of press and placements, but it’s for a reason. Getting thousands of people out every week for a bike ride is actually an impressive feat. The nearly four minute piece produced by Kryptonite (the day they shot, members, by the way, got a bike light) touched on how for a long time the founders of the...

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Grand Prix Street Fest Offers Free Glimpse Of Grand Prix Weekend, Including Slow Roll Appearance

Grand Prix fans will get a free taste of this weekend’s Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix in downtown Detroit tomorrow evening. (Wednesday, May 27). The Quicken Loans Grand Prix Street Fest powered by Chevrolet will take place at Campus Martius from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There is no admission cost, and fans of all ages are encouraged to join the festivities. Drivers competing in the Grand Prix will be present to sign autographs and meet fans. Drivers expected at the Street Fest include:...

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Live.Work.Detroit Looks To Showcase Detroit To College Grads; Slow Roll Co-Founder Jason Hall To Speak

The word about Detroit is getting out, and events like Live.Work.Detroit hope to get the word out even farther. The invitation is out to college students and recent graduates from around Michigan and beyond to come to this career networking event taking place on Friday, Feb. 27 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at the Majestic Theater in Detroit. Founded in 2011, Live.Work.Detroit. is an Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) initiative designed to connect Michigan’s college graduates to Detroit j...