The Dutch Reach
So, you’re headed down the road on your bike – line of cars to your right. As cyclists, we have learned to look through the rear window to see if there is a driver present, to watch the door seam for any sign of movement, check the mirror reflection … any clues that one of…
Read MoreMarch Meetups, Classes, and Events
March is the gateway month into real spring weather (whatever that means anymore) and it’s the perfect time to start really getting back into the groove of things bike related. Good news is: there are quite a few things going on in March to keep you active, engaged, and informed as you get ready to…
Read MoreFinal Franklin Boulevard Public Meeting
There is an ongoing study into Franklin Boulevard and how traffic calming methods could be implemented to help improve the busy street for residents, pedestrians, and bicyclists that use the popular east-west corridor. This study is a collaboration between the City of Cleveland, NOACA, and the community development groups that represent the areas around Franklin. This next…
Read MoreApril Member Social @ Joy Machines
April means that real warm weather is just around the bend. Come celebrate the impending goodness with the fine folks at Joy Machines Bike Shop! Indulge in some food, adult beverages, childish behavior, and check out a store full of some of the area’s most neato-est bike stuff. Joy Machines is a Bike Cleveland member…
Read MoreBe A Map Updater!
NOACA is updating it’s bicycle maps for Medina and Lorain counties, and they need YOUR input to help determine the best routes through the regions. Data from actual riders is critical to making sure the recommendations and ratings make sense for REAL riders using REAL roads and trails on a regular basis. It also helps…
Read MoreMaking The Connections
There has been a lot of news about all of the long-awaited bikeway connections becoming a reality over the next 3 years. Some are on-street improvements, others are altogether new routes, and one is a key bridge connection over a wide swath of land occupied by railway lines. Let’s zoom in on 3 of them,…
Read More2018 Annual Meeting Recap
Since only about a quarter of our members made it to our annual meeting and recap, let’s take a minute and review things here for those that missed it. First off, we would like to thank our event sponsors – Ohio Desk, LaneSpotter, and Platform Beer Co for their support this year! It means a lot…
Read MoreCuyahoga Greenway Meetings
Help shape the future of Cuyahoga County and a planned network of interconnected bikeways and pedestrian routes by committing some time this week to join one of 3 area meetings where your input in needed. This series of meetings about the Cuyahoga Greenways takes place with 1 meeting on January 17th, and two on the 18th. Cuyahoga…
Read MoreGet Social!
Winter is tough. Lots of time indoors, so much anticipation for better weather. We know. So let’s fix it with some some great monthly reasons to get out of the house, stoke your cycling fire, and speed up the arrival of great riding weather! January 21st: Bike Cleveland Annual Meeting Come check out what we…
Read MoreMarch Member Social @ Century Cycles!
Longtime member shop Century Cycles in Rocky River has invited us to come hang out at their annual Spring Kick-Off Party! We want our members to come too – and bring some folks that still have yet to join! It’s Century’s way of kicking out the winter doldrums and getting stoked for the spring bicycling…
Read MoreAnnual February Social @ Village Bicycle!
It’s time to get ready for what has become a winter classic! Time to partake in some awesome sled riding, enjoy some fatbike frolicking, and stuff your face with hot mac-n-cheese, warm cider and more! The annual Winter Social at the Village Bicycle Cooperative is scheduled, so dig out that epic mac-n-cheese recipe for the cook…
Read MoreCommunity Meeting: Red Line Greenway
Back in October, the news of full funding for the proposed Red Line Greenway was announced, bringing this long-sought route into reality in the coming years. It will be an important trail connection between several existing routes, and those that are in planning for the future. The Greenway will stretch for 3 miles from the…
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