Being an advocate for bikes as a transportation alternative, I’ve got to share this story with you from the Miami Herald. It’s a report on one of professional basketball’s best athletes, LeBron James: a native of Ohio who is currently playing for the Miami Heat. Here’s the report. […]
Hoosier cyclists (and Wolverines making trips in Indiana) are taking to the road in a new commuting competition. You can earn bragging rights and win cool stuff by registering for the Challenge, “riding your drive” and logging your miles at www.BicycleIndiana.org. An eligible "trip" is any ride that replaces an automobile trip (in other words, one [...]
In recognition of the bike, cities and towns across the nation have proclaimed May as Bicycle Month, and May 15 through 21 as Bike to Work Week. Michiana is no exception. South Bend Mayor Luecke and bicycle enthusiasts gathered in the Morris Performing Arts Center on April 28 for special recognition and announcements. The highlight of [...]
Mayor Luecke and the City of South Bend, Northern Indiana's only Bicycle Friendly Community, invite you to attend at 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 28. It will be held at the Jon Hunt Plaza (in front of the Morris Performing Arts Center) in South Bend. The purpose of the event is to: receive official recognition of the city's Bicycle Friendly [...]
This is the time of year to reflect on accomplishments for the year just ended. Here is a short summary of Michiana good things cycling. Bike to Work Week saw miles ridden in The Corporate Challenge increase to 26,154 from 16,179 (an increase of 74%). Also the number of teams increased to 119 from 111 (an [...]
South Bend Named a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists for 2018
