Posts by Jacob VanSickle
Bike Commuting 101
Thinking about biking to work, school, or around the city but not sure where to begin? Bike Commuting 101 is designed for anyone curious about making the switch to two wheels for their daily travel. In this session, we’ll cover the essentials—from choosing the right bike and gear, to planning safe and efficient routes, to…
Read MoreRide for Sylvia
Join family and friends of Sylvia Bingham for a memorial bike ride to honor her memory and promote safe streets. Sylvia Bingham was tragically killed while riding her bicycle to work on September 15th 2009. Cyclists will gather at 9:00am on Saturday, September 20th at the corner of W. 11th and Fairfield (at the Bike…
Read MoreSTORY WARS x BIKE CLEVELAND: Pedal Stories
Saddle up for a one-of-a-kind creative competition where biking meets live storytelling! Story Wars and Bike Cleveland are teaming up to present Pedal Stories — a high-energy literary battle where bicycle lovers, advocates, and community voices take the stage and spin spontaneous stories inspired by the power of the pedal. How it Works: 3 Rounds…
Read MoreSilver Spokes – Zone Rec
Join Bike Cleveland and the Cleveland Department of Aging for Silver Spokes—a fun, welcoming, and age-friendly cycling program designed to help older adults stay active, social, and confident on two wheels! Silver Spokes offers everything you need to get rolling again: learn the rules of the road, discover how to choose the right bike for…
Read MoreSilver Spokes – Lowe Park
Join Bike Cleveland and the Cleveland Department of Aging for Silver Spokes—a fun, welcoming, and age-friendly cycling program designed to help older adults stay active, social, and confident on two wheels! Silver Spokes offers everything you need to get rolling again: learn the rules of the road, discover how to choose the right bike for…
Read MoreRide Pride in the CLE
Join us on June 7th as we celebrate equality and community in downtown Cleveland as Bike Cleveland and Slow Roll come together for PRIDE IN THE CLE. The parade rolls out of at 11AM from Public Square. Note: This is not a bike ride, but a march through the streets of downtown Cleveland alongside thousands…
Read MoreBike Ride with Dad @ League Park
Bike Ride with Dad – Presented by Bike Cleveland & the Baseball Heritage Museum Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with a fun and family-friendly bike ride through some of Cleveland’s most historic neighborhoods! In partnership with the Baseball Heritage Museum’s Have a Catch with Dad event, Bike Cleveland invites you to join us for a leisurely…
Read MoreRiverSweep – Morgana Run Trail
We are proud to be participating in the 36th annual RiverSweep with Canalway Partners. On Saturday, May 3 from 9am-11am, we’re partnering with Canalway Partners, Slavic Village Development, Lake Erie Council of Scouts, and the Cleveland Tree Coalition to clean up sections of the Morgana Run Trail. Bike Cleveland and Canalway Partners will supply the…
Read MoreJoin Our Middle School STEM Summer Bike Camp
Pedal into a Summer of Innovation and Exploration! Are you ready for an exciting, hands-on adventure where science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) come to life—on two wheels? This summer, in partnership with Cleveland Metropolitan School District and Cleveland State University, we’re offering a unique opportunity for middle school students to explore Cleveland on their…
Read MoreRequest for Proposals: Strategic Plan and Equity Training
Bike Cleveland is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to assist in updating our strategic plan. This update is crucial to align our organizational goals with evolving community needs and to ensure that equity is central to all aspects of our work. Additionally, we seek a consultant team who can incorporate board and staff training on…
Read MoreWhat’s a VRUSA and what does it say about Ohio?
Walking, accessibility, biking, and transit saw considerable improvements in policy and funding with the adoption of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. An often overlooked piece of those legislative changes was the creation of a new document: the Vulnerable Road User Safety Assessment (VRUSA, also pronounced Ver-roo-suh, for short). The VRUSA is a tool to evaluate how…
Read MoreApply to Serve on Bike Cleveland’s Board
As a membership-based advocacy organization, Bike Cleveland depends on the guidance of committed volunteers who will take leadership positions on our Board of Directors. As a Board Member, you will ensure that Bike Cleveland remains true to our mission of creating a region that is sustainable, connected, healthy, and vibrant by promoting bicycling and advocating…
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