Posts by Jacob VanSickle
Thursday Throwdown
Where: Meet outside Phoenix Coffee/Bike Cleveland’s offices in Ohio City (3000 Bridge Ave) When: 3rd Thursday of the month (May 19th, June 16th, July 21st, August 18th, September 15th) @ 6:30pm What: Group rides of approx. 30 miles with a couple of hills. Looking to stretch your legs with a fun but challenging mid-week ride?…
Read MoreVan Aken District: Connections Plan Public Meeting – June 20th
Shaker Heights is undergoing a massive planning study to reinvent the Van Aken District and they are hosting a public meeting on Monday, June 20th form 7pm-9pm to discuss among other things how to make the district bicycle-friendly. The meeting details are: When: Monday, June 20th, 7pm-9pm Where: Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building (3450…
Read MoreBe a Bike Marshall for VeloSano
Bike Cleveland has joined forces with VeloSano for a unique and fun Volunteer opportunity taking place this July. VeloSano, Latin for “swift cure”, is an annual community fundraiser and bike ride that starts and finishes in downtown Cleveland. Every dollar raised by participants benefits cancer research at Cleveland Clinic. If you are a proficient rider…
Read MoreHB154 Passes the Ohio House; Take Action for the Senate to Pass
****UPDATE**** May 26th, 2016 Word is that the Ohio Senate just went to recess and did not act on SB192/HB154. Watch for a push in the fall after recess encouraging them to bring the 3ft passing bill to a vote. In the meantime if you have a chance to meet with your Ohio Senate Representative…
Read MoreSt. Clair Corridor Study Community Meetings
The Cleveland City Planning Commission is undergoing a study of the St. Clair Corridor and is hosting a series of community meetings. The community meetings will take place the following days/times/locations: St. Clair-Superior Neighborhood <-Cancelled Tues, May 24th, 2016 at 6-8pm Goodrich-Gannett Neighborhood Center, 2nd Floor 1400 E. 55th St Flyer here. Collinwood Nottingham Villages…
Read MoreACTION ALERT: Statewide 3 ft Passing AND Distracted Driving
UPDATE: The Ohio House passed HB154 on Tuesday, May 24th. Now we need your help getting it through the Ohio Senate before recess. Two action alerts both directed towards the Ohio House of Representatives. Ohio 3ft Passing Bill – HB154 We recently learned that the Ohio House will finally be taking HB154 to the floor for…
Read MoreMay 17th Enews – Ride, Repair Events, Take Action and More
There’s a lot to share this week. To start we need you to stand up for biking by telling the Federal Highway Administration not to ignore biking and walking; found out why and how to be heard here. There are a couple opportunities to get out on your bike this week, including Bike to Work Day…
Read MorePut us over the top! Leverage the match!
Things have been ramping up here at Bike Cleveland with the arrival of prime riding season, and we’re well on our way to reaching our goal of $3,500, and fully leveraging the dollar for dollar match our board is offering you! Double your donation by giving to our Spring fundraising campaign! We just finished…
Read MoreShare Your Draft – a Bike Cleveland Fundraiser
You Are Invited To Join Us For Bike Cleveland’s 3rd Annual Share Your Draft! When: Friday, June 10thTime: 5pm-9pm Where: Dunham Tavern Museum (6709 Euclid Ave) Price: $50 ($40 tax deductible) Mix and mingle with some of Cleveland’s most civically engaged professionals, local funders, non-profit leadership, and advocates at our third annual “Share Your Draft Fundraiser.” The evening will feature…
Read MoreTimothy Wolf Killed Two People – Found Not Guilty
It has been a sobering experience sitting in on the trial over Timothy Wolf, the driver charged with two counts of vehicular homicide, and one count of wanton disregard of public safety over the deaths of Matthew Billings and Jim Lambert in Brecksville last September. Today, the Jury returned a not guilty verdict on the…
Read MoreCold Outside? Catch a Great Bike Movie Showing Near You
With winter finally upon us, the next couple of months are a great time to take in some special film screenings around town! Check out the following three events – On January 28th, we are excited to be bringing the thought provoking film “Bikes vs Cars” to theCapitol Theaterin the Gordon Square Arts District.Learn more…
Read MoreACTION ALERT: W. 25th Street Bike Lane
Why buffer a bike from the curb? That is what we were left wondering when we went out to see the planned bike lane for W. 25th Street. See it for yourself below in the photo showing the pre-markings for a bike lane on W. 25th from Bridge Ave. to Detroit Ave. Buffers are great…
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