Posts by Angel Reyes
Heights community mourns Terry Ryan’s death
Our thoughts are with Terrance Ryan’s friends and family. Terrance was a Cleveland Heights cyclist that was hit by a motorist on December 28th while riding his bike on Lee Rd in Cleveland Heights. Sadly, he passed on December 31st, 2020, at age 71. Terry, a retired house painter, was loved by his family, friends,…
Read MoreShaker Heights Named Bicycle Friendly Community
The League of American Bicyclists named Shaker Heights a Bicycle Friendly Community, on December 16, 2020. This is the second time the city receives this distinction at the Bronze Level. The League of American Bicyclists awards cities this distinction based on the infrastructure surrounding cycling volume, safety, advocacy, and services. Only 21 communities in the…
Read MoreHeights Bicycle Coalition is now a Bike Cleveland Chapter
Heights Bicycle Coalition (HBC) signed an agreement with Bike Cleveland to become a local chapter of the organization. The process started earlier this year (February) and the document was signed in August 2020. This partnership will increase HBC’s clout, increasing its capacity to advocate for bicycling safety and infrastructure and streamlining membership benefits for the…
Read MoreA young Heights resident explores UH by bike
The Heights area has wonderful communities that are waiting to be explored by bike. We have outstanding community members too. Among them, Daniel Terburg, a 10 year-old Heights resident who writes a blog about his experiences riding his bicycle through University Heights. Follow his journey by visiting his blog, Bike the Heights. You can get there by clicking here.
Read MoreRoad rage in the times of coronavirus
I have been an active rider since 2009. I commute by bicycle, and I ride for fun. The time I spend riding is my me-time; it doubles as meditation and as exercise. Bicycling feeds my wanderlust too. I enjoy exploring neighborhoods, towns, and cities by bike. My bicycle has allowed me to defy the limitations…
Read MorePark rides: alternatives for beginner riders and families
Summers are beautiful in Northeast Ohio. Heights residents have multiple options when choosing to go out and safely enjoy them by bike. Our communities have beautiful neighborhoods that can be explored by bicycle. We also have a variety of parks where riders can leisurely ride by themselves or with their families without having to worry…
Read MoreJoin HBC’s virtual community
People across Cleveland Heights, University Heights, Shaker Heights, and South Euclid have been out riding their bicycles. While we are not riding as a group yet, we are not staying isolated either. We invite you to engage with the other cyclists in our area via our social platforms to maintain and foster our community ties. …
Read MoreBike Month is here!
May is National Bike Month. Cities in our area, such as Cleveland Heights and University Heights, have joined cities around the country in declaring May Bike Month. This year we have canceled our events that ordinarily take place during Bike Month due to the COVID-19 outbreak. We are doing this in compliance with the orders and…
Read MoreNews from our partner organizations
Bike Cleveland’s 2020 Annual Meeting & Social Sunday, Jan. 26, 4:00 p.m.Sokol Greater Cleveland 4939 Broadway Ave, Cleveland, OH 44127 Get caught up on what happened in 2019, and see what’s on deck for 2020. Local bike shops and organizations will be there showing off the latest cool stuff and projects, as well as other cycling…
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