Bike CLE

Bicycle and pedestrian connections to Cleveland’s lakefront are in jeopardy. The City of Cleveland and the Ohio Department of Transportation are discussing ways to cut-costs on the West Shoreway project, and the multi-purpose trail along the lakefront is on the choppipng block. Bike Cleveland is encouraging you to attend a public meeting to hear about…

More good news for Cleveland cyclists: Bike Cleveland has been awarded a $60,000 grant from the Gund Foundation. The grant, our first major award, will make it possible for Bike Cleveland to begin seeking a staff person who will be fully devoted to our mission to advocate for and support Cleveland’s cycling community. The existence…

Bike Cleveland will post meeting minutes following approval by the board. That means that, after a meeting is held, the secretary prepares the minutes, then presents them at the following board meeting. One of the first agenda items for each meeting is for the board to review the record of the previous meeting, offer feedback,…

This post originally appeared on Streetsblog. Monday night was a big moment for sustainable transportation in Cleveland. With a small group of helmet-toting onlookers in the wings, the City Council finally gave their nod to a complete streets ordinance — the culmination of more than five years’ struggle. Finally, there was a sense that change…

It is time to Celebrate…Why? On Monday, September 19th Cleveland City Council voted to adopt a Complete and Green Streets Ordinance that will become effective in January of 2012. A “complete street” is a street built to a human scale and not simply an automotive scale. When pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and transit users can safely…

Article provided by Green City Blue Lake. Bike advocacy has been around for years in Greater Cleveland, so why does it feel as though the last few have been so much more energizing? Perhaps it can be attributed to a massive culture shift taking place in America today? Is social media amplifying the cause, giving…

A number of great cycling events are happening locally this week: Cleveland City Council introduces Complete Streets legislation Cleveland City Council is now considering Complete Streets legislation, which would mandate that every redesigned and reconstructed street in Cleveland include accommodations for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit and incorporate green features. Many cities throughout the United States…

A number of great cycling events are happening locally this week: Cleveland City Council introduces Complete Streets legislation Cleveland City Council is now considering Complete Streets legislation, which would mandate that every redesigned and reconstructed street in Cleveland include accommodations for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit and incorporate green features. Many cities throughout the United States…

Hey cyclists! There’s a lot of bike-related events and activities going on this weekend. Wednesday 2 Wheels & Heels Ladies Bike Night: Local bike hero Crank-Set Rides attracted nearly fifty female cyclists and drew media attention at its 2 Wheels & Heels inaugural ride last month. This month’s edition of the ladies-only ride will hit…

Article courtesy of Cleveland.com and Plain Dealer reporter Thomas Ott. Cleveland City Council could vote Wednesday on legislation that would require city road projects to take the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians into account. Design would have to be friendly to the environment as well. Read more ».

Hopefully you had the chance to learn some new repair skills, discover neighborhoods that may not be familiar to you by bike, ride for charity, or simply get around and have fun on two wheels. If you attended one of the many Cleveland bike events last weekend, please leave a comment and tell us about…

There’s a lot to do on two wheels this weekend. Here’s what’s coming up: • On Thursday, August 11, Phoenix Coffee is hosting The Bike Biz. The event is billed as the first of a series of monthly discussions about different bicycling topics. This month, Renato Pereria-Castillo from Joy Machines Bike Shop will perform a…