There are plenty of rides left in August, and opportunities to engage and be heard!
August Rides
Ride with the Mayor
City of Shaker Heights and Heights Bicycle Coalition
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
6:30 PM Meet-Up
7:00 PM Roll-Out
Location: Mitchell’s Ice Cream (Van Aken District)
3400 Tuttle Rd. Shaker Heights, OH 44120
Join the Heights Bicycle Coalition and Mayor David Weiss for a slow roll-type ride around town. Meet at 6:30pm. Ride promptly at 7:00pm Be sure to have a bike in good working order, a helmet, and lights.
Tuesday Bike Ride
Heights Bicycle Coalition
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
6:30 PM Meet-Up
7:00 PM Roll-Out
Location: Walter Stinson Park
2301 Fenwick Rd, University Heights, OH 44118
We hope to see you at our Tuesday night bike rides. These are fun, 8-10 mile group bike rides at a casual pace (no riders left behind). We have volunteer ride leaders and ride support to keep everyone safe and help with for minor tuneups before we hit the road. And, these are a great way to meet new riding buddies. You can find details on the individual rides at our website or our Facebook page.
Pride in the CLE Bike Ride
LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland and Heights Bicycle Coalition
Thursday, August 29, 2024
6:30 PM Meet-Up
7:00 PM Roll-Out
Location: BottleHouse Brewery (behind)
2050 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Join us as we ride through the heart of Cleveland Heights to celebrate love, diversity, and community. Whether you’re an avid cyclist or just looking for a fun way to support Pride, this event is for everyone, so decorate your bike and bring your family, friends, and of course your beautiful self!
** Registration required (see below)
** Cost: $5 without t-shirt. $25 with t-shirt (proceeds benefit the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland).
FOR MORE INFO ON THE EVENT:
https://lgbtcleveland.org/pride/prideride/
ABOUT THE RIDE:
WHEN: Thursday, August 29, 2024, meet at 6:30 PM, depart at 7:00 PM
WHERE: Meet behind BottleHouse Brewery, 2050 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
WHAT: A casual and scenic 8 to 10-mile ride through the heart of Cleveland Heights. We’ll end back at BottleHouse Brewery for their monthly Queer Night.
WHO: This bike ride is for people comfortable riding in a group and on the road (recommended for ages 10+). We’ll ride at a casual, social pace (between 7-10 MPH), depending on the group and no riders will be left behind. We will have an air pump onsite.
WHY: A portion of the proceeds from drink sales benefits the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland!
THINGS TO BRING:
Bike in good, working condition
Bicycle helmet
Water
A small bag or backpack to carry personal items
A special THANK YOU to Deidre McPherson of DMC – Do More Cycling for leading the ride, to our event sponsor College Now Greater Cleveland, with support from, Central Outreach Wellness Center, BottleHouse Brewery, the Heights Bicycle Coalition and Bike Cleveland!
Get your HBC T-shirt!
Heights Bicycle Coalition
Did you see the picture above? Those cool HBC T-shirts are selling fast. They are only $20! We will be selling them at our next Tuesday Bike Ride.
HBC T-shirts have been a success and we only have limited availability (only M and L sizes left).
Get yours while they last!
Support Shaker Heights’ and South Euclid’s applications to be certified as Bicycle Friendly Communities
The League of American Cyclists
Shaker Heights applied to renew their Bicycle Friendly Community status with the League of American Bicyclists and South Euclid is applying to be certified! As part of the review process the League creates a survey that they ask to be sent to local cyclists to give feedback. Below is the survey link and some info. The responses will be used in the League’s report back to Shaker Heights on what they can do to move up in the rankings. If you answer it on behalf of South Euclid, the results could help the city get certified. The survey will remain open through Tuesday, October 15th.
BFC Public Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BFC_2024
Public Open House 2.0 | Safe Street 4 Cleveland Heights
Safe Streets 4 Cleveland Heights
Join Safe Streets 4 Cleveland Heights Public Open House on Wednesday, August 21 at Lee Rd Library. Prepare a Comprehensive & Equitable Safety Action Plan (CESAP) covering the entire city of Cleveland Heights. The CESAP will prioritize evidence-based infrastructure recommendations that address the data findings from research and engagement process.
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/public-open-house-20-safe-street-4-cleveland-heights-tickets-980478225767?aff=website
Heights Regional Active Transportation Plan (ATP)
Cities of Cleveland Heights, University Heights, and South Euclid
The cities of Cleveland Heights, University Heights, and South Euclid are developing a regional active transportation plan to encourage and support activities such as walking, biking, and rolling in and between the three cities.
The Heights Regional Active Transportation Plan will provide a framework to increase transportation equity and allow residents to safely travel in and between Cleveland Heights, University Heights, and South Euclid. The Plan strives to create a safe, convenient, and accessible transportation system for those walking, biking, and rolling, regardless of wealth, ability, or disability.
Your input is needed. Please, take a survey and give recommendations!
You can access the survey here: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/5c94e0804d9f40d192c515b62879e9ac
Mobility Tour Survey
Safe Streets 4 Cleveland Heights
The Mobility Tour invited participants to walk, roll in wheelchairs, or ride bikes as we explored our neighborhood streets together. The public event was part of the Safe Streets 4 Cleveland Heights planning process, led by The City of Cleveland Heights, aimed at identifying current safety challenges and effective actions to enhance the safety of all forms of mobility across the entire city. Insights gathered from the event will inform recommendations to make Cleveland Heights’ streets safer for everyone.
If you weren’t able to join, you can take a self-guided tour of the walk/roll or bike routes. Use the mobile survey link below during either tour to share your observations.
Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SafetyTour1
2024 Bike Cleveland Fundo
The 10th Anniversary Bike Cleveland Fundo p/b Knabe Law Firm returns for riders on Saturday, August 24th! This annual ride promises a day filled with excitement and breathtaking scenery as you pedal the open roads and trails of Cleveland and surrounding communities. The Fundo is built to be a ride for all ages and abilities through the best of Cleveland’s expanding bike network. With clearly signed courses of 10, 30 and 60 miles, the Fundo has something for every cyclist, and lets you explore the city – and beyond – by bike!
This is a fully supported ride with rest stops and support vehicles along the routes to curb your hunger or alleviate any bike issues. The ride begins and ends at the beautiful Cleveland Metroparks Beach House right on the shore of Lake Erie (Edgewater Beach). Upon your finish, you can relax and enjoy the deluxe boxed lunch you pre-purchased during online registration – or purchase a meal from local food truck favorites or the Metroparks Beach House.
Find more about the 2024 Fundo here: https://www.bikecleveland.org/events/fundo/
Please check out our event calendar for upcoming rides and events at Heights Bicycle Coalition