Bike CLE
Brecksville Chapter Exploratory Meeting
In the wake of our rally in Brecksville recently, there has been some interest in forming a Brecksville chapter of Bike Cleveland. A meeting is scheduled in May to discuss what that would look like and what kinds of projects the group might work on. If you live in (or close to) the 44141 zip…
Read MoreBrecksville Awareness Rally Recap
POSTED MARCH 12, 2016 Last Saturday (March 12th, 2016) we had the privilege of hosting over 200 local cyclists in Brecksville for a public awareness rally revolving around cyclist’s right to the road and to address our safety concerns. The event was in response to the recent acquittal of Timothy Wolf who killed two people…
Read MoreBike To The Ballpark
**UPDATE** Due to the cavs game, the location for Valet Bike Parking has moved to the E. 9th Street Square located near the Right Field Gate on E. 9th Street (it is directly across from the Cemetery). Please bring your bike to this location before entering the gates. The boys of summer aren’t too far…
Read MoreBrecksville Bike Awareness Rally
Bike Cleveland calls on the cycling community and the region at large to turn out for an awareness rally focused on the rights and mistreatment of people on bikes. The rally will take place this Saturday, March 12th, at 11a.m. at Brecksville Town Square (NW corner of Route 82 and Route 21 in Brecksville, OH).…
Read MoreTimothy Wolf Killed Two People – Found Not Guilty
It has been a sobering experience sitting in on the trial over Timothy Wolf, the driver charged with two counts of vehicular homicide, and one count of wanton disregard of public safety over the deaths of Matthew Billings and Jim Lambert in Brecksville last September. Today, the Jury returned a not guilty verdict on the…
Read MoreFebruary E-News
Brecksville Crash Trial Underway The trial of Timothy Wolf, the driver who made an illegal left turn into the path of five oncoming cyclists, is currently underway. Wolf, 42, is charged with two counts of vehicular homicide and one count of willful or wanton disregard of public safety over the crash on September 17th last…
Read MoreHampton Hills Mountain Bike Trail Under Threat
An article published by the Akron Beacon Journal on Tuesday highlighted an alarming opinion held by Summit Metro Parks Commissioner Jane Bond that the long awaited Hampton Hills mountain bike trail currently under construction (slated to be 7 miles long) be halted at 3 miles while the Metro Parks see if people will ride it. To…
Read MoreGetting to Know Village Bicycle Cooperative
As we gear up for Friday’s Social, we thought we’d take a moment to talk to our hosts and one of our supporters, Village Bicycle Cooperative, and share with you who they are and what they do beyond the info you can find on their website. I had the pleasure to speak with the President…
Read MoreTake Action! Ohio 3-foot Passing Law
HB 154/SB 192 – The statewide 3-foot passing & “dead red” law is set for it’s second hearing by the Senate Transportation, Commerce and Labor Committee on Wednesday, February 10 at 10:15am. If you haven’t been following the the bill, here’s where we are – HB 154 was introduced April 13, 2015, by Rep. Mike Henne…
Read MoreJanuary 20th E-News
ODOT Priority Bike Routes As local riders, you’re all experts when it comes to knowing the best way to get around on two wheels, and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) needs your help! They are developing a network of U.S. and state bicycle routes, and they’re currently seeking public feedback. There is an open…
Read MoreWinter Social @ Village Bicycle Cooperative
It isn’t always easy to ride in winter, so lets go sledding instead! As part of our Bike Cleveland Business Member Series we will be having a family friendly winter social at the Village Bicycle Coopperative (303 Cahoon Rd, Bay Village) on Friday, February 12th – 6pm – 8pm. If you haven’t been to their location, it’s…
Read MoreCold Outside? Catch a Great Bike Movie Showing Near You
With winter finally upon us, the next couple of months are a great time to take in some special film screenings around town! Check out the following three events – On January 28th, we are excited to be bringing the thought provoking film “Bikes vs Cars” to theCapitol Theaterin the Gordon Square Arts District.Learn more…
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