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Cleveland Bike to Work Day 2011
Posted by on May 25, 2011
Last Friday, May 20 was Bike To Work Day around the world. I happened to have the day off that day, so I decided to take a ride up to downtown Cleveland to check out the city’s official Bike To Work Day celebration. I have ridden through and around the various roads and streets in [...]
Public Bike Meetings in Akron and Kent
Posted by on March 26, 2011
The Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (AMATS) agency is holding public meetings in order to receive feedback on the draft Summit/Portage County bike users map. The map can be accessed here. Two meetings in two locations are scheduled: April 13, 2011, 6:30pm Highland Square Branch Library 807 W. Market St. Akron, OH 44303 April 27, [...]
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.
Google needs our expertise on biking around town
Posted by on March 1, 2011
Last year, the cycling community was abuzz with the news that Google had implemented the Biking Directions feature in Google Maps. Rather than try to re-hash the issue, I’ll just let you read this guest editorial written by Rob Allen for Bicycle Retailer & Industry News magazine: I am proud to know the best way [...]
Stanridge Speed Bicycles, Columbus-based frame-builder
Posted by on December 12, 2010
I just came across Stanridge Speed Bicycles, a custom frame-builder based in Columbus, Ohio. I’m not sure how long he’s been in business, but he stuff looks like the real deal. He specializes in road, track, ‘cross, and commuter bikes, all in steel, of course. Check him out at: www.stanridgespeed.com
Product Review: Civia Market 48 Fenders
Posted by on December 9, 2010
Ever since I got my Surly Cross-Check a couple of years ago, I’ve been debating whether or not to put fenders on it. I don’t use it as a cyclocross racing bike; it’s more my “light and fast touring bike” or my “slow and comfortable road bike.” My mind was made up for me when [...]
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 [...]
Kent State University offers bike-sharing
Posted by on September 8, 2010
As the new fall semester gets underway, a new bike-sharing program also gets underway at Kent State University. The system is called Flashfleet, and is free to students and staff using their FLASHcard, the school’s campus ID. The bike stations are located at six locations throughout the campus, and also provide a lock and helmet [...]
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 [...]
Bike There with Google Maps
Posted by on March 10, 2010
The most frequently requested feature by users of Google Maps has been the ability to find routes best suited for bicycling. Today, Google announces that this feature is finally available (in beta form).
