Posts by Jacob VanSickle
SEMINAR | League Cycling Seminar – 2025
Do you have a desire to make cycling safe and accessible for others? Become a League Cycling Instructor with the League of American Bicyclists! League Cycling Instructors (LCI’s) are ambassadors for better biking through education. After earning certification through a 3-day, League Coach-led seminar, LCIs teach Smart Cycling classes to children as well as adults.…
Read MoreAlicia Cleveland’s Story
“My name is Alicia Cleveland and I am 31 years old. I’ve been riding a bike since I was a child for fun and as something to use for transportation since I was a child and couldn’t drive. Then also like a means to explore, use different skill sets like cycling with no hands, for…
Read MoreRob Holland’s Story
“Hi! My name is Rob, I’m 56 and my wife Jessie and I live in the bicycle capital of Ohio, Lakewood. We have two sons, James, in his second year at Miami of Ohio and Callum who is headed to Cleveland State in the fall. Here is my bicycling story: From the time I got…
Read MoreEmily Lindberg’s Story
“Currently, 50% of my household is unable to drive and the other 50% wishes we didn’t have to. This isn’t because we hate cars. It’s because we value breathing clean air, maintaining our healthy bodies, and not being burdened by excessive transportation costs. In 2005, my partner and I made the conscious decision to become a…
Read MoreBishop Chui’s Public Transportation Story
“Since I’ve been back in Cleveland, I’ve been primarily using public transportation and walking and it’s gotten to a point recently where I feel like transportation is so bad (in Cleveland) that I feel like I need to purchase a car to live here or move somewhere else, that only makes sense. If I’m going…
Read MoreSam Prewitt’s Story
“I’m Sam Prewitt, I work in multimedia, Urban One, as a director of digital partnerships and also an on-air personality on 93.1 WZAK. My story with biking is pretty two-fold. I guess the first part of this story is biking is some of the earliest memories that I have with my father who’s no longer…
Read MoreVolunteer: NOACA Bike and Ped Counts
NOACA (Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency) is seeking volunteers to assist with their biannual Bicycle and Pedestrian Count Program this September. Your help is vital in collecting data that supports the planning and development of safe and accessible transportation infrastructure across Northeast Ohio. Why Volunteer? By participating, you’ll be contributing to: Assessing Regional Activity: The…
Read MoreDeja Pearson’s Story
“My name is Deja Pearson and I’m from East Cleveland, Ohio. I work as the owner of a dog grooming salon in Shaker Heights, Ohio, where I also currently live cycling in 2023 as a means of transportation to and from work and I bought a trailer for my young son who was two at…
Read MoreDani O’Sickey’s Story
“I was biking down Bridge on my way back from the east side late at night. About 2 blocks from my home, at 45th & Bridge, I heard a fast-approaching car behind me. I looked over my shoulder and saw a car flying through the 44th & Bridge intersection, taking a wide turn into the…
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 Sunday, September 15th at the corner of W. 11th and Fairfield (at the Bike…
Read MoreCleveland Moves: A Bold New Mobility Plan to Expand Our Bike Network
We are thrilled to announce that the City of Cleveland is launching Cleveland Moves, an ambitious mobility plan set to rapidly expand our bike network over the next three years. This initiative is a significant step towards making our streets safe and more accessible for everyone, whether you’re walking, biking, driving, or using public transit. Your…
Read MoreState Road Walk Audit
The City of Cleveland is planning to repave State Road in 2026, and we need your help to make it safer and more bike and pedestrian-friendly. Join Old Brooklyn Better Streets on Sunday, July 14th from 10am-12pm for a Walk Audit to evaluate the current walking environment and identify key issues that affect the safety…
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