Education
How Bike Friendly Are We? Find Out at Annual Meeting April 17
All are welcome to come to the Heights Bicycle Coalition’s meeting on Sunday, April 17, 4 p.m., Nighttown. We’ll discuss progress to date in becoming a more Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC). Cleveland Heights is currently one of just 13 Bronze-level BFCs in Ohio. To continue to be recognized as a BFC and maybe move up to Silver, we must…
Read MoreCycling Movie on Monday, Feb. 15, Benefits Veterans
Buy tickets now, before it’s too late, to view the cycling documentary, Recovering, showing at Cedar Lee Theater on Monday, February 15, at 7:00 p.m. You’ll learn about Veterans using sports to heal from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI), and to adapt to physical challenges due to injury. In the film, veterans speak openly about their struggles…
Read More2015 Summary Annual Report
Our excellent Holiday Party at Nighttown on December 9, 2015, included a brief overview of highlights of Heights Bicycle Coalition activities in 2015. After a few welcoming remarks, HBC President Mary Dunbar offered this summary of 2015: “…We have an Engineering Committee which has proposed wayfinding in the Heights, and we’re working to move that…
Read MoreWednesday, October 7 is Bike or Walk to School Day
October 7 is International Walk to School Day around the world. In the Heights, we celebrate October 7 as Walk or Bike to School Day. Our District has participated from the start in this fast-growing event. Walk or Bike to School Day events raise awareness for good routes for bicycling and walking and emphasize the…
Read MoreMay Brings Bike Events to the Heights
Bike Month activities this year in the Heights: May 4, 7:30 p.m., Cleveland Heights City Council will declare May Bike month for the fifth time since 2011. Come and cheer! (You can slip away after the resolution is voted on.) May 6, Walk or Bike to School Day for Cleveland Heights-University Heights District Schools and…
Read MoreHeights Bicycle Coalition Annual Meeting is Sunday, April 26
By popular demand, the Heights Bicycle Coalition Annual Meeting will be held at the Superior Schoolhouse again this year. Come from 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, to hear about what lies ahead for bicycling in the Heights, this year and beyond. The meeting sets the stage for May Bike Month activities and summer group bicycle rides, and you’ll learn about…
Read MoreWebinar on Resident’s Guide for Creating Safer Communities for Walking and Bicycling
The Federal Highway Administration just released “A Resident’s Guide for Creating Safer Communities for Walking and Bicycling,” a free guide offering step-by-step instructions for residents and community groups looking to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety, access, and comfort. The guide is available for download at http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/ped_bike/ped_cmnity/. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) is offering a webinar…
Read MorePublic Meetings Seek Input on Eastside Greenway
A regional consortium will host a second round of public meetings to solicit feedback about the proposed Eastside Greenway. The proposed trail will connect current bicycle and pedestrian trails in 19 communities. Meetings dates are: January 28, 7-9 p.m.: Happy Dog at Euclid Tavern, 11625 Euclid Ave, Cleveland January 29, 7-9 p.m.: Beachwood Public Library,…
Read MoreExperience Winter on a Bike
Winter cycling is cool. Sometimes it is actually cold. But, with the proper clothes and equipment, it is a great way to be outside and experience the awe and beauty of winter in both the city and on the trail. The hearty winter cyclists that keep the pedals turning all year long are brethren to…
Read MoreTips on Bicycling in the Rain
The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition developed these tips for making a wet commute a little more enjoyable and comfortable – and they work here in the Cleveland area, too! What to Wear: Layer up – As a base layer, it’s great to wear something to keep you warm that can also breathe. A synthetic fabric, wool,…
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