May 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 this Friday, the Ride of Silence on Wednesday (one of the most important rides of the year) and the Healthy Cleveland Bike Awareness Ride on Sunday.
Need your bike fixed up, we got you covered with two Fix-a-thons this weekend at Saint Peter’s Parish and in Glenville.
Finally, Fairport Harbor is hosting a ribbon cutting of the Fairport Harbor Bikeway complete with a ride around the signed bikeway.
PS. Don’t forget to get your tickets to our annual Share Your Draft Fundraiser taking place June 10th.
ACTION ALERT – FEDERAL PERFORMANCE MEASURES IGNORE BIKE/PED An action alert thanks to our friends at the Leauge of American Bicyclists. ![]()
You can read more about the rules and how they impact bicycling here. If these draft rules are implemented, they will hinder the ability of local governments to implement complete streets, build protected bike lanes, etc. Take action now by telling FHWA to stop ignoring bicyclists and pedestrians and to include all modes of transportation in their performance measures. |
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Like in past years Cleveland’s Ride of Silence will have two start points –
CLICK HERE for more information and check out the Facebook Event. |
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Join us for the 4th Annual Healthy Cleveland Bike Awareness Ride on May 22nd. Participate in a 4-mile or 10-mile ride on the open roads of Cleveland. This ride reminds bicyclists and motor vehicles that they need to co-exist safely on our busy streets! Registration begins at 9am outside Nano Brew Cleveland (1979 W. 25th St, Cleveland). Once you’ve registration head to Nano Brew Cleveland for $5 breakfast sandwiches. The ride will begin at 10am at W. 25th St near Bridge Ave. behind Nano Brew (1939 W. 25th St, Cleveland).Full details on the Facebook event. |
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– Downtown: The Bike Rack (2148 East 4th Street) – 7:00am to 9:00am
– University Circle: The Corner Alley Uptown (11409 Euclid Avenue) – 7:00am to 9:00am – Lakewood: Lakewood Public Library (15425 Detroit Rd) – 7:00am to 9:00am (with a group commute heading downtown at 7:05) – Cleveland Heights: Edgehill Overlook (Corner of Edgehill Rd & Overlook Rd)- 7:00am to 9:00am Greater Cleveland RTA are on board if you need help with your commute or the weather doesn’t cooperate. On May 20th, passengers with bikes ride free all day! CLICK HERE to stay up to date with the latest information and join the Facebook Event. |
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Where: VA Medical Center Parking Garage (10701 East Blvd. @ the corner of East 105th & Wade) When: Saturday, May 21st. Fix-a-thon from 9am – 12pm. Ride from 12pm – 1pm. |
SAINT PETER’S NEIGHBORHOOD FIX-A-THON, PICNIC AND SLOW ROLL – MAY 22ND
After the Healthy Cleveland Ride head over to Saint Peters Catholic Church (E. 17th and Superior) for a 1:30 celebration of local residents who have completed our Earn-A-Bike program. The program graduates will be paying it forward to everyone in the neighborhood by hosting a community Fix-a-thon in partnership with the Ohio City Bicycle Co-op. Bring a bike to have fixed while enjoying corn hole, frisbee, jenga and food. After the celebration our friends at Slow Roll Cleveland will host a community ride (with all the folks who just got their bikes in working order), which will begin at 3:45pm. |
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![]() 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 a great selection of local beers (from Platform Beer Co., Earlybird Brewing and Brick & Barrel), wine and delicious appetizers (all local from Fresh Fork Market) at the historic Dunham Tavern, and is a great opportunity for you to get caught up on the transformative work Bike Cleveland is conducting throughout the city. CLICK HERE for tickets and more information, and follow the event on Facebook. |
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