Posts by Jason Kuhn
UHBikes Becomes HOPR This Spring!
As of late-November, the iconic red fleet of UHBikes was pulled from service for the winter months. This was Cleveland’s first bikeshare system, and saw widespread use. But the bikeshare industry moves quickly, and after 3 years the system found itself out-of-date and having availability & service issues. Come spring of 2020, a new option…
Read MoreSupport Needed: Knilans Family Impact Statement
THE KNILANS FAMILY WANTS YOUR PRESENCE On June 6th 2019, Richard “Randy” Knilans was struck by an automobile while cycling in Avon Lake, and died shortly after from his injuries. The driver of the vehicle was under the influence and left the scene of the crash. The driver was found shortly after. Sharan Carr, has…
Read More2020 Annual Meeting & Social
Join us for our 2020 Annual Meeting! Hang out with fellow members, make new friends, and bask in cycling love with a room full of people like YOU that are powering the movement in Cleveland. We’re excited to be in a new location with a new menu this year! Get caught up on what happened…
Read MoreABC’s of Winter Cycling
Don’t let the colder weather keep you off your bike this winter. Winter cycling can be just as much fun in the winter as it is during the summer months. Visit REI and learn your A-B-C’s of Winter Cycling with 26 tips and road lessons that will increase your cycling trips during the winter. Come…
Read MoreOur Commitment to Continue the Progress
Ten years ago, a group of local advocates started working together to form what would become Bike Cleveland. At the time, Cleveland only had about 20 miles of bike lanes and trails, and there was no organized voice advocating for more. Thanks to your support, we have built a powerful movement that is making our…
Read MoreCleveland Midway: 2 Public Meetings
The long awaited Cleveland Midway is coming closer and closer to becoming a reality! Engineering for the first corridor begins in 2020 (just a few short weeks away) and construction is set to begin in 2021. This will be a transformational project for transportation infrastructure in Cleveland. If you’re not familiar with what the…
Read MorePUBLIC MEETING: Avon Lake Citywide Bicycle Lane Redesign
Avon Lake was in the news twice this year for serious crashes involving cyclists and motor vehicles. One of the incidents was fatal for the rider involved, and the other left the cyclist very seriously injured. These crashes brought attention to the driving habits in the area, and the lack of safe, connected bicycle infrastructure.…
Read MorePUBLIC MEETING: Access Ohio 2045
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is hosting a public meeting to share with residents and other interested stakeholders details on Ohio’s future transportation system. This is part of the update to its long-range transportation plan, called Access Ohio 2045. Access Ohio 2045 will be an updated blueprint to guide, inform and support Ohio’s transportation…
Read MorePUBLIC MEETING: Willow Lift Bridge Project
The aging Willow Lift Bridge that connects River Road to Whiskey Island Drive needs to be rehabbed or replaced in the coming years. This presents both problems and opportunities. The Cleveland Foundation Centennial Lake Link Trail currently ends near one end of the bridge, and one of the Cleveland Metroparks’ upcoming TIGER grant projects is…
Read MoreBike Smarts: November
Join Bike Cleveland every 3rd Tuesday for informative classes on a wide range of cycling topics. Each class is $10 (FREE to Bike Cleveland members with code) and they are all held at our Ohio City office beginning at 6:30pm. Light refreshments and snacks are provided. November Class Description: Winter Riding Fun | Attend to…
Read MoreRandom Acts of Brightness
Many people in our region do not own cars and ride bicycles out of necessity, making riding at night an unavoidable reality. A major safety concern we have in Cleveland is people on bikes riding around at night without adequate on-board lights. One reason for this is that quality light sets and their replacement batteries…
Read MoreCranksgiving Cleveland 2019
Cleveland’s cycling community is once again gathering food for disadvantaged families and senior citizens this holiday season! Bike Cleveland and Bike Parma are hosting Cleveland’s eighth-annual Cranksgiving, a food drive by bicycle that begins and ends at the Parma Hunger Center. There is no cost to join the event, but cyclists usually spend about $15…
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