Join us for fun and relaxing rides in August. All ride participants are asked to sign waivers. Helmets and bike locks strongly encouraged. Bike lights are needed if you are pedaling home after dark. Back to the Farm, Back to Nature August 1, 10 a.m. – noon Begins at the Coventry Peace Arch, S.E. corner of Coventry…
Read More >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 More >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 More >The city of Cleveland Heights created a Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) that launched in January 2014 to improve transportation access for bicyclists, pedestrians and transit users of all ages and abilities. The TAC includes citizens and city officials and will make recommendations on transportation issues and programs to City Council. After meeting monthly since the…
Read More >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 More >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 More >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 More >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,…
Read More >Civia Cycles, a company that designs high-end commuting bicycles, produced a nice little chart showing what cyclists should wear in a range of weather conditions: Given the weather Cleveland Heights is experiencing, these recommendations look pretty reasonable. What do you think? Leave a comment below.
Read More >For a jolly holiday celebration of another year of bicycling bliss, join Heights bicyclists from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9, in the meeting room at The Wine Spot, 2271 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights. Bring something edible to share – and bring your best 2014 bicycling experiences to share with the group too – rides…
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