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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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
Public input sought for Towpath Trail route in Tuscarawas County
Posted by on January 22, 2011
The Akron Beacon-Journal reports that the Akron-based Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition is holding two public meetings on January 24, 2011 to solicit public feedback on proposed routes for the segment of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail between Zoarville and New Philadelphia. The first meeting is at 6:00pm in the pavilion at Tuscora [...]
Cleveland Critical Mass – Oct. 29, 2010
Posted by on October 30, 2010
I attended my first-ever Critical Mass ride last night. I’ve always had mixed feelings about the Critical Mass concept. Like many cyclists who ride sometimes for recreation and sometimes for utility, I agree with the message behind the event, but question if this is the best way to deliver the message. But whatever my feelings, [...]
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.
Pennsylvania or Bust!
Posted by on August 17, 2010
I’ve been thinking for a while about riding to the Pennsylvania border and back, just for the sake of doing so. I’ve also got a loop route in mind to Newton Falls and back that I’ve been thinking about doing. I set out on my bike this morning later than I had planned, and so [...]
