Ride of Silence in Goshen

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May 092013
 

WHO: Any and all cyclists who legally share the road (road, mountain, recreational, race, triathlon)

WHAT: The world-wide Ride of Silence Bike Ride. This is a free ride that asks cyclists to ride no faster than 12 miles per hour (a minimum of 8 mph) and remain silent for the duration of the hour-long ride.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 7:00 pm

WHERE: Ride will begin and end at Lincoln Avenue Cycling in Goshen, Indiana (430 W Lincoln Ave., Goshen, IN 46526)

WHY:

  • To mourn those cyclists already killed by a motorist.
  • To raise awareness (among motorists, police, and city officials) of cyclists on the road.
  • To have motorists know that we as cyclists only want to share the road we ride on.  Continue reading »

MAYOR BUTTIGIEG DEDICATES SHARED LANE MARKINGS

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May 062013
 

Sharrows Lane Marking

Mayor Pete Buttigieg will dedicate South Bend’s first shared lane markings at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 on Colfax Avenue, near the intersection of Colfax and Lafayette Boulevard. The Mayor will also proclaim May as “Bike Month.”

Shared lane markings, popularly known as “sharrows,” are pavement markings consisting of a chevron above a bike symbol. These markings assist bicyclists to properly position themselves to safely share the travel lane with automobiles, especially to reduce the chance of hitting the open door of a parked vehicle. The shared lane markings also clearly indicate to bicyclists and motorists that they are traveling along a designated bicycle route.

“The installation of sharrows mark another step forward in South Bend’s identity as a bicycle friendly city,” said Mayor Buttigieg. “The City continues to support bicycle improvements that provide an environmentally sensitive commuting option, a recreational amenity, and an economic development driver, as businesses and citizens increasingly seek places with a strong bicycle infrastructure.” Continue reading »

BIKE SAFETY INITIATIVE FOR AREA SCHOOLS

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Apr 152013
 

In preparation for Bike Month, scheduled annually in May, two local bike groups are once again joining forces with the South Bend Community School Corporation and the City of South Bend Police Department in conducting bike safety training in area elementary schools.  Bike Michiana Coalition and Michiana Bicycle Association fund the program for 3rd grade students and teach the rules of the road, directional hand signals, appropriate clothing that promotes visibility to motorists, pre-ride bike operation check lists, and proper helmet fit and use.   The 1 hour class is led by Judy Lee, longtime bike advocate, and other avid bicyclists who volunteer their time to assist.   Lee, South Bend Police Officer James Burns, and the other police officer involved in the program, all have national certification as bike safety instructors.

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Plans for Michiana Bike to Work Week take shape

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Apr 102013
 

(Correction published 5/13/13)

Bike to Work Week is May 13 to 19.  Karen Haun, of the Bike Michiana Coalition recently told last year’s team captains “It is time to get your team signed up and fired up.”

Here is the agenda for the week:

  • All week: miles ridden to work count toward the Corporate Challenge for each team
  • Tuesday, May 14  7-9 am   - Free (for those arriving by bike) Organic Blueberry Pancake Breakfast in front of LaSalle Grill, South Bend
  • Thursday, May 16 –  Bike to School Day – create a team for your child’s school
  • Friday, May 17  -  Bike to Lunch day – In South Bend, there will be a menu from Fiddler’s Hearth, like last year Continue reading »

$18,400 in local bicycle funding announced

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Mar 222013
 

The Bike Michiana Coalition (BMC) has approved 2013 funding for six local bicycle organizations and projects as well as memberships in two statewide and two national bicycle advocacy organizations. This funding supports the BMC 3-E’s mission of Encouraging bicycling for commuting and recreation; Expanding and improving bicycle infrastructure; and Educating citizens and government about bicycle safety and laws, and the community benefits of cycling. Continue reading »

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