The Nappanee community invites all bicyclists to join them for a memorial ride to remember those from the community who have died while bicycling to work. There are two stages to this event: 1) the six-mile memorial ride starts at 9:30 a.m. at the Summit Street entrance into Stauffer Park in Nappanee, and 2) prior to the memorial ride, the Nappanee Area Cycling Club (NACC) is hosting a longer Saturday morning ride of approximately 30 miles — starting at 7:00 a.m., also in Stauffer Park and then ending at the same location at 9:00 a.m.
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Nappanee Community Memorial Bike Ride — July 11
Posted by Danny Graber on July 3, 2009
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Bicycle Indiana Survey Underway
Posted by Henry Scott on June 28, 2009
Bicycle Indiana is working to establish a clearer, more needs-driven agenda on behalf of Indiana cyclists, and have designed a web-based survey to give every Indiana cyclist a voice in this process! Your input is VITAL, and you are invited to complete the survey at survey monkey: http://tiny.cc/uuffL. The survey will be available for online completion until Wednesday, July 8, 2009.
In appreciation for your time, upon completion of the survey you will be invited to enter your name into a drawing for the following prizes:
GRAND PRIZE (2 winners): $50 gift card for an Indiana bicycle retailer
SECOND PRIZE (20 winners): eco-friendly fleece hat with the “BICYCLE INDIANA” logo OR a copy of the book “Pedaling for Pizza” (signed by its two Indiana authors!)
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Blegged: Best Practices for Family Cycling?
Posted by Adam Bee on June 23, 2009
A couple of moms have asked on the Bike Michiana Google Group about riding with kids. It struck me really hard that I don’t know anything about that!
So I join them in asking you: what are some recommendations you’ve found useful for riding with kids?
Posted in Advocacy, education | Tagged: children, education, family, kids | 4 Comments »
South Bend Bike Theft on the Rise
Posted by Henry Scott on June 8, 2009
Today’s Tribune contained an article about a rising incidence of local bicycle theft according to the South Bend Police Department.
I used to say, largely in jest, that one of the few perks of living in an area without a prevalent biking community is that bicycle theft isn’t a huge concern. But, there’s some truth to this: I frequently lock my most valuable bikes with nothing more than a $15 cable lock, whereas when I’ve lived in bicycle hotspots I wouldn’t even turn my back without securing them with a high-end U-lock.
Perhaps one negative consequence of more bikes in Michiana will mean more theft? I’m willing to take that risk, but seriously everyone– be careful with your bikes!
Posted in Advocacy, Commentary | 5 Comments »
Paul Taylor awarded Northern Indiana Leadership Award
Posted by Jeff Nixa on June 4, 2009
Bicycle Indiana is pleased to announce Paul Taylor as the recipient of its Northern Indiana Leadership Award. Paul was nominated for this award by the Bicycle Indiana board for his leadership toward changing Indiana’s antiquated bike/traffic safety legislation, through the 2008-09 bill which became known as SB553. Bicycle Indiana’s executive director Nancy Tibbett presented the award to Paul during Monday’s Bike to Work Week activities in downtown South Bend.
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New Michiana Bike Route Map Published
Posted by Jeff Nixa on May 30, 2009
Update: an 11 MB PDF of the map is now available for download.
The first-ever comprehensive St. Joseph/Elkhart Counties bike map is now available. A joint effort of the Bike Michiana Coalition, local government, business and university, the folding map will first be distributed to cyclists who attend the South Bend Bike to Work Week events, June 1-5. Afterwards, the map will be available throughout Michiana in local bike shops and other locations yet to be determined. A free copy of the map ($5 value) will also be provided every person signing up for an annual membership in the Bike Michiana Coalition.
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Police, bike advocacy groups & schools join hands for safety
Posted by Paul Taylor on May 27, 2009
The Indiana Bicycle Coalition, Bike Michiana Coalition, and Michiana Bicycle Association spearhead a bicycle safety class and helmet give-away for third graders. Read about it in the South Bend Tribune.
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“Recently Unemployed”: The Hottest new Bike Week Team!
Posted by Jeff Nixa on May 21, 2009
Are you a Bike to Work fan with no job to bike to? Feeling the crunch of the economy in spite of your commuter savings? This could be your opportunity to shine on the newly formed Bike to Work team called “Recently Unemployed”. Join last year’s mileage leader Rob Shellhamer and others as we pedal our way to our next career.
If you have been downsized, rightsized, outsourced or just plain laid-off, you know your new job is to find a new job and it is more work than any work you have done in the past. So why not combine your fitness/green/savings routine with your new job search?
Join the team and log your miles to outplacement centers, interviews, networking events as well as the evening rides scheduled for Bike to Work Week. With a little more time on our hands, we should be able to coast right past all those regular nine-to-fivers out there! Bike miles to volunteer for Bike to Work events will count as well!
To join simply go to www.MichianaBiketoWork.org and click on “Corporate Challenge”. From there click on “Click here to register your commuting team or register with a team”, then “Join a team” and find the hottest team in the area: “Recently Unemployed”. You will register with a login and password and be all set to ride. Now get out there and ride to your new career!
Posted in Advocacy, Events, Group Rides: Special | 2 Comments »
National Ride of Silence in Goshen
Posted by Paul Taylor on May 11, 2009
Don Poole is putting together a local ride as part of the National Ride of Silence that will take place on May 20th @ 7:00 PM in Goshen. If you are not familiar, The Ride of Silence is a memorial ride of approx 12 miles , ridden at a slow pace to call attention to the fact that riders have the right to share the road and to remember those who have been killed or injured by cars over the years.
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Copenhagenize Michiana
Posted by Adam Bee on June 14, 2009
Over half of Copenhagen’s million-plus citizens take their bikes every day. Copenhagenize.com is a blog covering how the city transformed from being as car-addicted as any other to becoming the cycling capital of the world.
I find Copenhagenize is mostly useful as a sort of “best practices” check. Throughout the Netherlands and much of Europe, everyday utility cycling is a part of life. People don’t wear lycra or helmets. They carry their kids in the front of their cargo bikes. They ride crappy old steel frames rather than the latest aluminum or carbon. They don’t drive to places to ride, they just ride wherever they are. Cycling isn’t just a sport, but also an easy, useful, and safe way to get around. Read the rest of this entry »
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