Posted May 5, 200817 yr Hey Cleveland-area UO folks... I'm trying to gauge your interest in getting together an UO group bicycle ride and tour towards the end of May. I'm thinking we can pick a destination and take an interesting route to it, and possibly even stop at a local place for food and drink at the end of the tour. Maybe we can plan for a two-hour ride after work some night during the week. It can be a great way to see the finer details of the city, get some exercise, and enjoy the company of fellow urban and Cleveland enthusiasts! Respond if you're interested, and we'll figure it out from here.
May 10, 200817 yr This sounds like fun. I'd like to participate. I'll need enought time to request off, as I'm not a 9-5'er.
May 11, 200817 yr Wish I could do it since every time I head out to Cleveland, I take the bike although with my new job that might be difficult to meet up.
May 11, 200817 yr How about on a Saturday morning, then we end up at someplace at lunchtime for food/drink? "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
May 11, 200817 yr Hi, I'm new to the forum, but would like to chime in here. I'm currently living in Spain, but ought to be back in Cleveland around the end of July. If you all organize some kind of weekly/monthly UO bike gettogether, I'll be sure to participate once I'm back in town. As for a schedule, I ought to be pretty flexible; weekend or evening would be great. I hope this materializes, I love group rides!
May 11, 200817 yr Can I borrow a bike? I'm taking my vacation in Cleveland this summer, and I'd love to meet some of you. I haven't picked the week yet, but if this materializes, it would not be a problem to vaca during said week. Just need a bike. Maybe there's a cheap rental place somewhere?
May 12, 200817 yr Kinda off topic, but I came across this the other day. Not really saying anything about it, but just thought it was interesting: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://realneo.org/blog/kevin-cronin/heres-the-clevelandbikes-bike-to-work-schedule-for-cleveland-bicycle-week-join-us Here's the ClevelandBikes "Bike to Work" Schedule for Cleveland Bicycle Week Submitted by Kevin Cronin on May 11, 2008 - 10:54am. Join the nonprofit organization ClevelandBikes on its annual "Bike to Work" rides, everyday May 12-16, now bigger than ever by partnering with other riding organizations in the first Cleveland Bicycle Week. Ride and you can be elgible for great prizes! This year, you can also find partners on your own through a "Bike Buddy" system brought to you by NOACA. And remember, join us for our ride on Wednesday May 14th and wear yellow for Lance Armstrong Foundation's LIVESTRONG Day! * ClevelandBikes hosts commuting rides downtown to our host, the Greater Cleveland YMCA (2200 Prospect Avenue), every day during Cleveland Bicycle Week, May 12-16. Join us for coffee, while the YMCA provides free, secure bike parking, showers and free passes for the day. Join us and share your goals about riding in Northeast Ohio, while riders are eligible for fun prizes. * ClevelandBikes is also pleased to assist with the Northeast Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA), which is offering to match solo riders through th Ohio Ride Share "Bike Buddy" program, matching riders with common starting points,ride times and common destinations (www.ohiorideshare.com). * ClevelandBikes also supports a major health initiative, with a "Bike to Work"ride for the Lance Armstrong Foundation (www.livestrong.org) and "LIVESTRONG" day on Wednesday May 14. * ClevelandBikes will host "Bike to Work" rides on the final Friday of every month and special rides for festivals and other activities. Pick a starting location from the list below and ride along with a ClevelandBikes ride leader, or just meet us between 8:00 and 9:00 AM at our downtown host, the Greater Cleveland YMCA, which is offering free showers, secure bike parking and free day passes for YMCA activities. East Side Starting Points 7:45 AM Arabica at 11300 Juniper in University Circle 7:15 AM Dewey's Coffee on Shaker Square 7:30 AM Starbucks at Cedar and Fairmount 7:00 AM Bus Shelter at E. 222nd and Lakeshore 7:45 AM McDonald's on E. 159th and Lakeshore South Side Starting Point 7:15 AM Arabica at 5615 Turney Rd. West Side Starting Points 7:45 AM Civilization Coffee Shop in Tremont at W. 11th and Kenilworth 7:50 AM Talkies Film and Coffee Bar in Ohio City at 2521 Market Ave. 7:25 AM Phoenix in Lakewood at 15108 Detroit near Warren Rd. 7:50 AM Arabica in Lakewood at 11604 Detroit near W. 116th National "Bike to Work" Week is sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists (www.bikeleague.org), which offers bicycle advocacy and support programs for more than 125 years. ClevelandBikes , a 501C3 nonprofit organization, is committed to advancing all forms of bicycling as economical and healthful recreation, sport and transportation. For More Information, Contact: Kevin Cronin 216.374.7578; [email protected] On the Web: www.clevelandbikes.org When ClevelandBikes. Cleveland Benefits!
May 12, 200817 yr I too really like this idea and would suggest that perhaps our first ride should be in conjunction with the ohio city bike co-op's (OCBC) weekly saturday morning ride, which departs at 10:00 am. this would be ideal for anyone that doesn't have their own bike. if you've never been on an OCBC sat morning social ride, they attract anywhere from 5 to 25 riders and jim sheehan of the co-op is full of interesting misc. facts about the flats that makes the ride a real hoot! if folks are down with this, let's plan for a saturday morning in the near future. these rides usually last about two hours and end w/ a stop at the WSM for eats. note that this saturday, may 17 (10am - 3pm), is OCBC's first annual bicycle scavenger hunt which will feature the unusual and fun twist of competing against an electric car, with the idea being to show-off the transportation prowess of the bicycle. please sign-up at OCBC if interested. lots of great prizes and some cool promotions with local businesses like dish global deli and room service!
May 12, 200817 yr Doesn't Ohio City Bike Co-op also have rentals? "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
May 12, 200817 yr ^ yes, they definitely have rentals, but I believe one can use a bike for the social ride for free
May 13, 200817 yr There are other shops around the region that rent bikes too, so it depends on where the route begins. I'm psyched today because it's the start of Cleveland Bicycle Week (www.clevelandbicycleweek.org) and I just bought a new bike down at the Ohio City Bike Co-op. I'll be riding in style! Also, now that I'm geared up, count me in for the ride!
May 13, 200817 yr Looks like we have a lot of interest! I'm pretty excited. So do you guys prefer Saturday mornings rather than an evening after work? If so, how's Saturday, May 31st for everyone? As Guv suggested, the first one can coincide with Ohio City Bike Co-op's Saturday ride, if you'd like. But we can always break off, pursue another destination/route, or stop somewhere for food/drinks.
May 13, 200817 yr Great idea for an event. If I'm ever in town for a scheduled ride, I would definitely be interested in joining.
May 18, 200817 yr Everyone, the event is official. Here's a thread with more information: http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,16181.0.html Hope you can all still take part!
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