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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.
Specialized Bicycles Groveport Open House
Posted by on February 11, 2011
Ohio was once home to the factories that produced some of the most recognized names in bicycles: Murray, Huffy, and others. With the exception of a few small custom frame-builders, there aren’t that many bicycles being manufactured in these parts any more. However, the bicycle industry is thriving here in Ohio. Ohio and other parts [...]
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
Unexpected Epic Ride at Mohican State Park
Posted by on August 24, 2010
I rode the mountain bike trail at Mohican State Park today, which is always a good time. The 24-mile loop is arguably the best mountain biking in the state, and may someday qualify as an Epic Route by the International Mountain Bicycling Association. With the two friends I went along with, we were pretty evenly matched. [...]
ODOT offers Safe Bike Education Training Tour
Posted by on July 7, 2010
On July 16, 2010, the Ohio Department of Transportation, along with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission and the cities of Hilliard and Pickerington, are holding a Safe Bike Education Training Tour. The first event of its kind, the objective of the ride is to educate and train public officials, engineers and planners on the proper [...]
Bike Trail progress in Central and Eastern Ohio
Posted by on March 30, 2010
Despite previous news of the economic downturn slowing progress on bike infrastructure, this article from the Columbus Dispatch highlights work being done on trail links in the Central Ohio region. Similarly, in Northeast Ohio, plans are in place to connect the Western Reserve Greenway and other trails near Ashtabula, Warren, and Youngstown to eventually complete [...]
Progress reported on links for Cincinnati and Springfield trail networks
Posted by on March 21, 2010
A report from the Cincinnati Enquirer highlights the slow, yet hopeful signs of progress in completing various bike trail links around that city, while the Springfield News-Sun reports on the efforts to complete links to that city’s Simon Kenton Bike Path.
Economic woes put “Bike City USA” on hold
Posted by on March 18, 2010
The mayor of Columbus, Ohio has pledged to create “Bike City USA” in the state’s capital, but the recession of the past several years have put much of these plans on hold. Many projects are “shovel ready,” but just lack funding. It seems that transportation officials, advocates, and the general public are taking a “wait [...]
Columbus Mayor aims to create "Bike City USA"
Posted by on February 25, 2010
In the annual State of the City address last night, Mayor Michael Coleman said he is determined to make Columbus “Bike City USA.” To help get there, the city will set aside $6 million from its capital budget to connect the Alum Creek Trail to the city’s bikeway system and build an additional 24 miles [...]
Marion County rail-trail project makes progress
Posted by on May 8, 2009
Jessica Cuffman of the Marion Star reports that a rail-trail project in Marion County that has been stalled for 10 years is finally moving forward, with funding and a construction schedule. Full story…
