Posts by Jason Kuhn
Bike to Somewhere Day – May
We are still in a period where the pandemic is altering our lives in so many ways. Offices are still empty while people work from home, gatherings are still limited, safety precautions continue – and these realities force us all to be more flexible. May is Bike Month worldwide, and we traditionally celebrate the 3rd…
Read MoreRide The Civil Rights Trail
In October 2019, the Cleveland Restoration Society (CRS) announced they received a $50,000 grant from the US Department of the Interior, National Park Service, to begin planning its project to develop an African American Civil Rights Trail in Cleveland. The CRS has identified the first three of ultimately ten historical markers for the trail: Cory…
Read More2021 Cleveland Ride Of Silence
The pandemic has bought about so many changes in our lives, but it has not changed the need to honor those injured or killed while riding public roadways. On Wednesday, May 19th, join Cleveland cyclists and those across the world on the most important date of the year. What will change this year is how…
Read MoreGet To Know Your Bike Shop
Join Bike Cleveland staff for a virtual social featuring our local bicycle shops. Tune in to learn about some of our local bicycle shops and discover tips to make your ride safe and enjoyable for the 2021 riding season. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqceqrpzoiGtE97eVeVLG342YQ3B1mGJwh ————————————————————————— Join Bike Cleveland every 3rd Tuesday for informative classes on a wide…
Read MoreThis Pack Gives Back
1% for the Planet is a global movement inspiring businesses and individuals to support environmental solutions through annual memberships and everyday actions. Bike Cleveland has been a Nonprofit Partner of 1% for the Planet for many years, and we’re excited to announce a new collaboration with MadTree Brewing that will help bring another way for…
Read MoreDouble Action Alert: MUTCD and Transportation Alternatives
Action One: In the United States, a technical document called the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is used to create “uniformity” in the look of our road signs and symbols, including traffic lights, crosswalks and all kinds of street markings. Unfortunately, while it’s presented as a neutral and scientific document, it is…
Read MoreAction Alert: Old Lorain Road
There is a new proposed connector trail to the Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Reservation that will traverse Old Lorain Road‘s steep topography to create a new park connection, and ease access for a broader range of park users. If you climb or descend this hill as it is now, you know the challenge the grade…
Read MoreBike Cleveland Equity Statement
In June 2020 Bike Cleveland released a statement that reiterated that “Safe streets for all” means more than building a connected bike network and safe pedestrian environments. It means creating an environment where all people, but especially African Americans and other persons of color, feel safe and comfortable using our city streets as public spaces…
Read MoreSafe Routes Partnership Selects Bike Cleveland to Help Improve Lakefront Park Access
Safe Routes Partnership Selects Bike Cleveland to Help Improve Lakefront Park Access Cleveland, Ohio, March 1, 2021—From a competitive pool of nationwide applicants, the Safe Routes Partnership has selected Bike Cleveland to join Safe Routes to Parks Activating Communities, a technical assistance program focused on improving safe and equitable local park access. As part of…
Read More2021 Annual Meeting Recap
Every January, we prepare an in-person meeting for our growing ranks of members. We secure a unique, historic space in Cleveland (there are many), bring in catered food, tap kegs, and have a lively evening together. Bike shops and partner organizations attend, old friends mingle, and new friends are made. It’s part recap of the…
Read MoreAnnual Meeting: Chapter Review
While Bike Cleveland works on advocacy for the greater Cleveland region, we also have chapters that work on specific communities that help us cover a larger area. These chapters focus on the details and specific issues unique to their area, plus host events and foster ridership locally. Like us, they saw limited opportunities for outreach…
Read More2021 Annual Meeting & Virtual Social
The solo ride defined cycling in 2020, as the pandemic brought unprecedented changes to nearly every facet of life – with our Annual Meeting being no exception. We’re still bringing you updates on this past year, and a look forward as always. But this year’s meeting will also include a very special guest – Leah…
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