I am absolutely elated that Ada Bike Shop has purchased Fulton Heights Mower and Bike Repair and will be opening a satellite shop in the coming months at 1311 E Fulton near the Family Fare! A grand opening is tentatively planned for sometime in the spring.
When I moved to Heritage Hill in 2006, one of [...]
Last Wednesday, the Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition was officially created. The seeds that were planted by the first ever Grand Rapids Bicycle Summit on 4/24/09 sprouted into this new organization in the backroom of The Mustache Gallery on South Division Avenue. I have the honor of being a founding board member and official [...]
Washington DC's new BikeStation – http://www.flickr.com/photos/brownpau/ / CC BY 2.0
A segment on NPR this morning (via Facebook) covered the new, nearly complete BikeStation outside of Washington, DC’s Union Station.
Implementation of the BikeStation concept varies, but they generally provide secure, sheltered bicycle parking for a modest membership fee. They often have a mechanic on hand [...]
I was interviewed yesterday by Grand Rapids Press reporter Jim Harger about whether or not Grand Rapids should pass a mandatory bicycle helmet law requiring ALL bicyclists to wear helmets. I said I would not support this ordinance. (Edit: Here is the article. It turns out that Mr. Harger did not choose to [...]
Two fantastic endurance cycling events this weekend will draw riders from all over the US (and even the World) to West Michigan. The National 24 Hour Challenge will be held in Middleville, MI, just SE of Grand Rapids in Barry County, and the Lumberjack 100 will test the mental and physical strength of mountain [...]