Tips on Bicycling in the Rain
The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition developed these tips for making a wet commute a little more enjoyable and comfortable – and they work here in the Cleveland area, too! What to Wear: Layer up – As a...
View ArticleExperience Winter on a Bike
Winter cycling is cool. Sometimes it is actually cold. But, with the proper clothes and equipment, it is a great way to be outside and experience the awe and beauty of winter in both the city and on...
View ArticleWebinar on Resident’s Guide for Creating Safer Communities for Walking and...
The Federal Highway Administration just released “A Resident’s Guide for Creating Safer Communities for Walking and Bicycling,” a free guide offering step-by-step instructions for residents and...
View ArticlePublic Meetings Seek Input on Eastside Greenway
A regional consortium will host a second round of public meetings to solicit feedback about the proposed Eastside Greenway. The proposed trail will connect current bicycle and pedestrian trails in 19...
View ArticleTransportation Advisory Committee Recommends Complete Streets Policy
The city of Cleveland Heights created a Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) that launched in January 2014 to improve transportation access for bicyclists, pedestrians and transit users of all ages...
View ArticleMay Brings Bike Events to the Heights
Watch for updates, but here’s our list of Bike Month activities this year in the Heights: May 4, 7:30 p.m., Cleveland Heights City Council will declare May Bike month for the fifth time since 2011....
View ArticleHeights Bicycle Coalition Annual Meeting is Sunday, April 26
By popular demand, the Heights Bicycle Coalition Annual Meeting will be held at the Superior Schoolhouse again this year. Come from 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, to hear about what lies ahead for...
View ArticleEastside Greenway Final Meeting
The final public meeting for the Eastside Greenway Final Recommendations Presentation will be held on July 21, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., John Carroll University in the Lombardo Student Center. Visit the...
View ArticleAugust Bike Rides Feature Gardens, Ice Cream and Art
Join us for fun and relaxing rides in August. All ride participants are asked to sign waivers. Helmets and bike locks strongly encouraged. Bike lights are needed if you are pedaling home after dark....
View ArticleBike the Heights Heritage Home and Garden Tour on September 20th!
Through a collaboration with Heights Community Congress, HBC is pleased to offer advance purchase discounted tickets* for cyclists interested in biking the Heights Heritage Home and Garden Tour on...
View ArticleWednesday, October 7 is Walk or Bike to School Day
October 7 is International Walk to School Day around the world. In the Heights, we celebrate October 7 as Walk or Bike to School Day. Our District has participated from the start in this fast-growing...
View ArticleTen Thousand Villages Benefit Party on Friday, November 13
Join HBC members and leaders on Friday, Nov. 13 from 6-8 p.m. at the Ten Thousand Villages store, 12425 Cedar Road, for a benefit party and to start your holiday shopping. Ten Thousand Villages sells...
View ArticleHoliday Party – Wed, Dec 9, 7 pm
Don’t miss the annual Heights Bicycle Coalition Holiday Party and meeting at Nighttown, 12387 Cedar Rd, 7 pm, Wednesday, December 9. We’ll buy your first glass of beer/wine/soft drink and provide...
View ArticleCome to Our Movie on Feb. 4 to be Inspired to Ride
Heights Bicycle Coalition is sponsoring a showing of “Inspired to Ride,” a stunning documentary about the inaugural TransAm Bike Race, held in 2014 on the TransAmerica Trail. The film will screen at...
View ArticleCycling Movie on Monday, Feb. 15, Benefits Veterans
Buy tickets now, before it’s too late, to view the cycling documentary, Recovering, showing at Cedar Lee Theater on Monday, February 15, at 7:00 p.m. You’ll learn about Veterans using sports to heal...
View ArticleHow Bicycle Friendly Are We?
All are welcome to come to the Heights Bicycle Coalition’s meeting on Sunday, April 17, 4 p.m., Nighttown. We’ll discuss progress to date in becoming a more Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC). Cleveland...
View ArticleMay 2016 Bike Month!
It’s that time again, and we have a busy month ahead of us. Join us for great events throughout the month! May 1: University Hospitals Community Bike Fest and Slow Roll Cleveland* Season Opener Ride,...
View Article2015 Summary Annual Report
Our excellent Holiday Party at Nighttown on December 9, 2015, included a brief overview of highlights of Heights Bicycle Coalition activities in 2015. After a few welcoming remarks, HBC President Mary...
View ArticleOther June Bike Activities
Ohio City Bicycle Co-op Social Rides are on the first Saturday of each month from 10 am-noon. These free, slow-paced (5-10 mph) rides have themes such as “Underground Railroad” or “Public Art.” The...
View ArticleSlow Roll is Coming to the Heights!
The Family Friendly Slow Roll Ride in the Heights will be on Saturday, June 25, 4 pm, from the Peace Park in Coventry Village. The ride is for all ages, skill levels and riders. The ride will be...
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