The city of South Bend now has a webpage dedicated to bicycling in South Bend. Notably, the page contains a link to a map, in PDF format, showing both implemented and planned bicycle routes. Thanks to Tom Price from the mayor’s office for bringing this to our attention!
Archive for September 17th, 2008
City of South Bend Bike Webpage and Map
Posted by Henry Scott on September 17, 2008
Posted in Advocacy, Routes | 1 Comment »
The Avenue Bicycle Station
Posted by Henry Scott on September 17, 2008
The following information was provided by Scott Kelsey (the owner):
The Avenue Bicycle Station is a Schwinn, Mongoose and GT bicycle dealer; they are also a Star Trac spinning bike dealer.
Location:
2716 Mishawaka Ave.
South Bend, IN 46615
574.855.2453
Hours:
Monday thru Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Turn-Around Time:
Tune-ups and repairs usually 2 days or less. Minor repairs same-day.
If you can’t make it to the shop we will come to you. We offer mobile service pick up and delivery available on Tuesday & Thursday no extra charge.
Sunday closed.
We offer used bikes for children and adults, new bikes coming soon!
Looking to restore that old vintage bike or gear up your new bike? We offer new or used parts and accessories.
BMX, 10 speed, mountain, cruiser and fixed gear (anything with pedals and a chain!). We can get you back to riding fast.
College students are offered a 10% discount with ID.
Come check out our salvage yard for those hard to find bicycle parts.
Trade-ins are welcome.
Scott and Hanna Kelsey owners
The Avenue Bicycle Station
574.904.6626
“If it ain’t broke, fix it till it is, then bring it to me.”
Here’s a map to the new location:
View Larger Map
Note: This post has been, and will continue to be, updated as new information becomes available.
Posted in Facilities, Gear | 3 Comments »

Cycling Advocacy in Today’s Michiana Point of View
Posted by Henry Scott on September 17, 2008
Jeff Nixa wrote a Michiana Point of View that was published in today’s South Bend Tribune; it includes a nice plug for this site and the Bike Michiana Coalition (thanks, Jeff!). Check it out!
Posted in Commentary | 5 Comments »