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Old News is Good News
Posted by on January 4, 2012
If you follow this blog on a regular basis, whether it’s through a news reader, RSS feed, or just the old-fashioned way by going to the URL, you may have noticed a few new posts lately that have photos and other information about stuff that happened a long time ago. Don’t worry; you’re not in [...]
Progress on the Bike & Hike Trail – Brandywine Road bypass
Posted by on October 13, 2011
Last week, during an extended bike ride, I made my way to the Bike & Hike Trail, part of the Metro Parks Serving Summit County. The northern stretch of this trail runs about 10 miles, from Boston Township (near the intersection of State Routes 8 and 303) up to Alexander Road, which marks the border [...]
Ohio Bike Trails in the News
Posted by on April 9, 2011
The long-awaited arrival of spring weather in Ohio has been accompanied by several recent articles in the news that have given many suggestions and encouragement for cyclists to get out and ride. Here are just a few. A Mansfield News Journal columnist talks up his favorite bike trails in the Central and North-Central regions: http://bit.ly/ie6NsY A [...]
Stark Cycling Center thrives, expands
Posted by on March 14, 2011
Founded less than a year ago, the Stark Cycling Center bicycle co-op, located in Massillon, is moving to a new, larger space. Read more details in this article from the Canton Repository. The Center can be reached at 330-689-6376 or starkcyclingcenter@gmail.com.
People for Bikes – Sign the Pledge
Posted by on March 12, 2011
The National Bike Summit has just concluded yesterday, where hundred of cycling advocates from around the country visited our representatives in Washington, DC to talk about the benefits of cycling. This kind of work is slow to see progress, but I’m glad there are people out there who have the time and dedication to do [...]
Columbus mayor continues commitment to Bike City USA
Posted by on February 24, 2011
In last year’s State of the City address, Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman outlined his ambition to make Columbus “Bike City USA.” In this year’s address, the mayor reiterated that commitment, with references to past accomplishments and future plans for bicycle-friendly infrastructure. You can read the full text of the speech on NBC4i.com.
Cleveland Heights and Riverside work to complete bike facilities
Posted by on February 5, 2011
Two stories in this week’s news highlight the efforts of two Ohio communities to improve their bicycle-friendliness. Cleveland Heights is working to obtain two grants to improve bicycle and public transportation access to neighboring University Heights and the rest of Cleveland. More details can be found in this article in the Sun Press. The city [...]
Another frame builder in Cleveland
Posted by on October 27, 2010
Cleveland, Ohio-based bicycle frame builder Dan Polito made a big spash after winning the Best of Show award at the 2009 North American Handmade Bicycle Show. A new builder appears to be dipping their toes into the frame-building business. Rust Best Welding Company posted pictures on their blog of a prototype bike polo frame called [...]
Cycling in Cleveland up 50% since 2006
Posted by on October 17, 2010
According to a study conducted by the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA), bicycling in the city of Cleveland has increased by 50% since 2006 . You can read more details in this article on newsnet5.com.
Church provides free bicycles
Posted by on July 13, 2010
The Vineyard Community Church of Springdale, Ohio provides fee refurbished bicycles to members of the community through its Healing Center program. Some of the program volunteers were recently interviewed by Associated Press reporter Cliff Radel; the story can be found on the Dayton Daily News. Contact information for the church can be found on their [...]
