May is Bike Month, and cyclists are being encouraged with more than just fair weather to increase their miles and activity levels. Months of planning will culminate in two major cycling events. Publicity is being rolled out for Bike the Bend and Bike to Work Week. Bike the Bend is an inaugural bike ride for Michiana. [...]
On April 24th there will be a free night of health and wellness just for women! Free massages, wine and chocolate samples, helmet fitting, gait analysis, and special pricing on clothing and accessories. Raffles and giveaways for everyone! See presentations from local organizations and event organizers. Participating organizations: Metro Run & Walk, Cafe Indulgence, D’Avella Winery, [...]
Judy Lee has been piloting safety classes for 3rd graders and has been splitting her efforts between the pilot education program and a search for funding sources. The education program has been a resounding success, and now her search for funding is beginning to succeed. The Michiana Bicycle Association has donated $1,000 and Memorial [...]
The coalition has earmarked $3,500 for support of bicycle advocacy, infrastructure and safety. Three specific programs have been identified, and funding has been set aside to support them. The programs are Children’s Education, South Bend Bike Lanes, and the LaSalle Trail. […]
Bikes and cars: Can we share the road? By Christie Aschwanden
South Bend Named a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists for 2018