Posts by Jacob VanSickle
May Is Bike Month!
For all of us at Bike Cleveland every month is Bike Month, but we always go above and beyond in celebrating the joys of biking in May each year. This year will be necessarily different than past years as we all continue following the guidelines of health experts in helping prevent the spread of COVID-19.…
Read MoreBike Month – Youth Coloring Contest
Kids! Grab your markers, colored pencils, or your crayons and join Bike Cleveland for a good ‘ol coloring competition. Download & color an entry form during Bike Month and return your coloring page to Bike Cleveland by email or postal mail. A winner will be chosen to receive a helmet & light set from the following…
Read MoreMay 2020 Bike & Ped Counts – Volunteers Needed
UPDATE 5/7/2020 – Thanks to everyone who signed up to conduct bike counts. We have 53 volunteer who signed-up for 59 locations. If you signed up you should have received all the materials and instructions via email (or mail if you requested). If you did not please email Jacob at jacob@bikecleveland.org. ______________________________________________ Bike Cleveland is…
Read MorePUBLIC MEETING: E. 131st Street Rehabilitation Project
UPDATE: This meeting had been postponed, and is now rescheduled for November 6th. Details below. Join Councilmen Joseph Jones, Kevin Bishop, Kenneth Johnson and guests for a public meeting to discuss the rehabilitation of E. 131st Street between Miles and Union. When: Wednesday, November 6th from 5-7pm Where: Mt. Pleasant NOW Community Development Corporation (13815 Kinsman…
Read MoreACTION ALERT: Contact Ohio House Opposing HB 288
Ohio House Bill 288 (HB 288) would prohibit the use of eminent domain by any agency for the purpose of constructing recreational trails. It is currently in the Ohio House Civil Justice Committee. HB288 threatens the ability of future generations to improve and expand trail systems by hindering the government’s ability to assemble the property…
Read MoreFulton Rd./W. 28th – Phase 2 Public Meeting
Join City Councilman Kerry McCormack and guests for this public meeting to inform residents about the new design features for Phase 2 of the Fulton Road/West 28th Street Rehabilitation Project. At this meeting, meet the city’s construction team members and view a brief presentation about Phase 2. Attendees can view display boards, ask questions, and…
Read MoreRide for Sylvia – 2019
Join Francoise Blusseau and Stephen Bingham, the parents of Sylvia Bingham who was killed riding her bicycle to work on September 15th 2009, for a ride to promote safe streets for people riding bikes. Sylvia’s family and friends will gather at 10:30am on Sunday, September 15th at the corner of W. 11th and Fairfield in…
Read MoreCouncil Bike Ride: Ward 6
On July 18th, Cleveland City Councilman Blaine Griffin and Bike Cleveland took a tour of the Ward 6 neighborhood on two wheels as part of our ongoing Professional Development rides with city leaders. The ride included neighborhood stakeholders from Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc., Fairfax Renaissance Development, and Union Miles Development Corporation as well as Cleveland City…
Read MoreDetails for 2018 Strategic Summit Attendees
Let me start first by saying “thank you.” Thank you for committing your Sunday afternoon to help shape the work of Bike Cleveland. This email contains important details for our Strategic Planning Summit this Sunday, please take a moment to read it all so you will be prepared for a fun and productive afternoon. Some…
Read MoreRandom Acts of Brightness
Lightless riding is risky, and whether people are simply unaware or they cannot afford lights, we want to be sure that they are covered. That’s why, every year in the Fall as the days get shorter, we hold Random Acts of Brightness. Random acts of Brightness is our program to install front and rear bicycle…
Read More2018 Fundo Rider Information
Fundo Rider Information Thank you for supporting Bike Cleveland by riding the Fundo taking place on Saturday, September 8th during NEOCycle! Read down for some useful information. Please take a moment to read all of the instructions to ensure your ride goes smoothly. If you have additional questions please contact – info@bikecleveland.org GETTING TO EDGEWATER…
Read MorePublic Square: Temporary Condition?
Wednesday afternoon, an article was published on cleveland.com in reference to a new plan for Cleveland’s iconic Public Square – an article discussing a plan where the temporary jersey barriers would be replaced by permanent bollards. Good news for sure, except for one big issue. Still no bikes through Public Square in this plan. Now,…
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