That’s my bike commuting tip of the day. Yesterday morning it was warm and pleasant, with temperatures in the low to mid-60’s. As I prepared for my ride to work, I checked the weather forecast, and it called for cooler and rain as the day progressed. I decided to go ahead and ride anyway, and packed up my rain gear to prepare for the worst.
It rained on and off throughout the day, but I got lucky during the window of my ride home time. There were dry skies, and a light, warm breeze.
So, don’t check the weather forecast. Just be prepared for any conditions, don’t give yourself additional excuses, and don’t miss out on unexpectedly great rides.
Posted in: Commuting.
Tagged: weather
Congratulations to Columbus, for being the first city in Ohio to be named a Bicycle-Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists! The League awarded its Bronze status in its spring 2009 announcement of new BFC’s, along 12 other communities, including 4 other firsts in their respective states: Philadelphia (PA), Cedar Falls (IA), Columbia (MO), and Tulsa (OK).
Information about the criteria used to select Bicycle-Friendly Communities and how to apply can be found here on the League’s web site.
Posted in: News.
Tagged: oh-central
Dan Sheridan, a regular cycling columnist for the Marion Star newspaper, offers these Nine tips for safe bicycling.
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Tagged: oh-central
A Bicycle Safety Day is scheduled for May 9, 2009 at the St. Joseph School in Wapakoneta, Ohio. It is organized by local resident Marlene Froning, in partnership with the Wapakoneta Fire Department, Wapakoneta Police Department, D.A.R.E. and the Revolution Cycling Team.
See this article from LimaOhio.com for more details.
Posted in: Events.
Tagged: oh-northwest
The village of Frankfort, Ohio has received a grant of $250,000 from the federal Safe Routes to School program for the construction of a one-mile paved pathway. The trail will connect the Frankfort branch of the Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library to the Adena Local Schools campus, and is expected to be completed in 2010.
Read the full story by Jona Ison from the Chillicothe Gazette.
Posted in: News.
Tagged: oh-central · trails
An article by Dana Wilson in the Columbus Dispath talks about the popularity and success of bicycle sharing programs on Ohio college campuses, including Ohio University in Athens, Ohio State University in Columbus, Oberlin College, and a new program being planned at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware.
Posted in: News.
Tagged: ohio
Located in Columbus, the Third Hand Bicycle Co-op promotes cycling as safe and environmentally responsible transportation. The non-profit organization provides community members with the facilities and tools, as well as the skills and knowledge to help make cycling an essential part of their everyday lives.
http://www.thirdhand.org
Posted in: Resources.
Tagged: advocacy · education · oh-central
From the Times Community Newspapers of Greater Dayton:
Join the Greene County Parks Trail Sentinels and K & G Bike Center on Sunday, April 26 from 2–4 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Recreation Center in Xenia for Bicycle Test and Tune where participants can get their bike ready for spring riding. First, participants will learn how to tune up their bike to get ready for riding the bike trails this spring and repair it should it breakdown while riding. Greene County Parks Trail Sentinels will also conduct a bike rodeo for riders to test their skills on obstacles, weaving, close maneuvers and more. Now that you are tuned and tested, it is time to enjoy a leisurely ride along the bike trail hosted by a Trail Sentinel. Preregistration is required and the fee is $2 for Greene County residents and $3 for non-residents per person. To register or for additional information on Bicycle Test & Tune, contact Greene County Parks at 562-7440 or visit the web site at www.co.greene.oh.us/parks.
Posted in: Events.
Tagged: oh-southwest
Construction is set to begin on a regional bicycle hub in downtown Dayton, Ohio. The project is part of the third phase of the RiverScape park project, which also includes a covered outdoor entertainment pavilion that will convert to an ice rink in the winter.
The bike hub aims to provide facilities for daily commuters, as well as recreational users of the area’s 270 miles of trails. The hub will have secure bike storage, lockers, restrooms, and showers.
Official ground-breaking is scheduled for April 7, with expected completion in the spring of 2010. Read the full story by Steve Bennish of the Dayton Daily News.
Posted in: News.
Tagged: oh-southwest
Following in the footsteps of Akron, Cincinnati is planning to paint “sharrows” on some of its streets, according to an article by Jane Prendergast of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Tagged: oh-southwest
