Posts by Jacob VanSickle
Ride 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 MoreCAMP | Join 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 MoreLucinda Cave’s Story
I am Lucinda Cave, age 71. I initially enjoyed the freedom of biking in my small Iowa town where I grew up, because it meant I could ride to school, the swimming pool, and to a city park which was ‘way cooler’ than the city park that was closer to my house. But college…
Read MorePeter Maurath’s Story
Hi, my name is Peter Maurath, I’m 47 and grew-up on the west side of Cleveland, lived there and then in Lakewood for five years before moving to Willoughby in 2015 to be closer to work. I have loved biking since I was a kid and took it up again as an adult when I needed…
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…
Read MoreMerle Gordon’s Story
“My name is Merle Gordon and I’m a lifelong Clevelander who grew up in Lakewood where I lived in for all of my adult life, and I have also lived in West Park, Old Brooklyn, and now currently the Shaker Square neighborhood. I love being outside walking, hiking and cycling, they’ve just been passions and…
Read MoreMindy Kuth’s Story
“Since moving to the Larchmere-Buckeye neighborhood in 2021, Mindy has embraced cycling as a way to connect with her community and navigate the city. Her decision to live in Larchmere-Buckeye was influenced by its accessibility to libraries, coffee shops, grocery stores, and the Doan Brook Gorge and Ambler Park, all within a short bike ride.…
Read MoreAlexander Holt’s Story
“My name is Alexander Holt. I grew up riding bikes around my hometown of Cuyahoga Falls, a suburb where I felt safe on most streets. While my friends and I avoided a few major roads, we otherwise enjoyed the freedom of biking everywhere throughout the city. After I went to college and got a car…
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