Posts by Heights Bicycle Coalition
Coming soon! Euclid Escapade
Join our ride on Saturday, 6/23, destination Euclid! Jessica Yox will lead a ride to explore interesting sites and history along the way into Euclid. Bicyclists are invited to meet at 1:30 p.m. at the bike fix-it station on the southwest corner of Coventry and North Park to ride via the Lake-to-Lakes Trail to Lake…
Read MoreCleveland Heights passes a Complete & Green Streets Policy
The City of Cleveland Heights has been working since 2015 on a Complete & Green Streets Policy and City Council officially adopted it on May 7 during National Bike Month. As Cleveland Heights explained it in their newsletter, “This action supports a belief that many roads have room for improvement. Due to advancements in the field…
Read MoreBike Month is Here!
Celebrate Cycling all month long by joining us for activities that inspire us to ride more and connect to each other. May is National Bike Month, and since 2010, Cleveland Heights has joined with cities nationwide to celebrate. Heights Bike Coalition (HBC) will be sponsoring events throughout Cleveland Heights and University Heights this month. HBC…
Read MoreJoin Us for a Screening of Bicycle Thieves at CWRU on April 14
Join HBC and the CWRU Film Society on Saturday, April 14, for a viewing of Bicycle Thieves, a 1948 masterpiece film of artistic and cultural importance. There will be two showings – 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. – at Strosacker Auditorium on the campus of Case Western Reserve University in University Circle. Admission is $4 for…
Read More2018 Annual Meeting, April 8, 4-6 p.m.
The Heights Bicycle Coalition’s Annual Meeting will be held April 8 from 4-6 p.m. at Heights Arts, 2175 Lee Road in Cleveland Heights. HBC welcomes all to attend for an update on progress in 2017 and our ongoing efforts to make the Heights more bicycle and pedestrian friendly. HBC President Steve Reinhardt will give an…
Read MoreHoliday Party – December 3 at 6 p.m.
The annual Heights Bicycle Coalition’s Holiday Party on Dec. 3 from 6-8 p.m. will include a presentation by the ciCLEvia organization, recognition of local Roll Models, and an update on HBC’s work. CiCLEvia is part of the global Open Streets movement that temporarily closes streets to cars and opens them for people-powered movement. The name…
Read MoreAutumn is Better By Bike!
Heights Bicycle Coalition has adopted “Better by Bike” as a theme for many recommended destinations and rides. This theme works throughout the year, with the possible exception (in the view of some) of snowy and icy days. Indeed, riding a bicycle is one of the best ways to enjoy the vibrant colors and cooler temperatures…
Read MoreVolunteers Needed for All Geared Up
Help inspire children to learn to ride their bikes safely and with confidence – spend a couple of hours volunteering at the All Geared Up bike rodeo showing kids how to brake, maneuver, “look back” for traffic and more! Event time: Oct. 1, 1-4 pm at Canterbury Elementary School in Cleveland Heights. Volunteers are needed from 12:30-2:30 pm and 2-4:30 pm.…
Read More10th Annual Ride for Miles
The 10th Annual Ride For Miles will start at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 24, 2017, but arrive at 9:30 a.m. or 9:45 a.m. for coffee and comments. As always, the Ride will start and finish at John Carroll University’s Dolan Science Center. You can register to ride or volunteer via the Ride For Miles website (http://www.rideformiles.org), which also has more information about the…
Read MoreBetter By Bike
September is full of great events in and around the Heights, and parking is easy when you bike there! Get some exercise, enjoy the outdoors and avoid parking pains by riding your bike to these fun activities. Shaker Square Farmer’s Market Every Saturday from 8 am – noon This weekly farmer’s market is one of…
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