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Planning is starting to ramp up for CoGo, the newly-branded Columbus bike share system. Organizers hope to have 30 stations installed and 300 bikes available for use by the end of July. They have also released a map showing where… [Read More]
It’s no secret that American women are less likely than American men to ride bikes in cities. Certain reports put one woman on a bike for every four men in America. In European counties like Germany, the Netherlands, and Denmark, the split… [Read More]
As we wrote back in November, Columbus is getting a bike share system that will be launching this summer in coordination with contractor Alta Bicycle Share. As of today, the system is being branded as “CoGo Bike Share”, a name… [Read More]
In a city where college football is still king, it’s safe to refer to just about everything else as an “alternative sport”. Roller derby, Australian Football, and even professional Futbol fall into that category along side Aidan Seufert’s favorite pastime of unsanctioned fixed-gear… [Read More]
The implementation of the Bicentennial Bikeways Plan continues this spring when construction will start on improvements along Sullivant Avenue and Georgesville Road. “Share the Road” signs will be installed and sharrows (pavement markings indicating that lanes are for both bikes… [Read More]
A working group formed last year to discuss a new shared-use path along State Route 161 met again on Wednesday to further review the project. Project Facilitator Marie Keister presented new data gathered by Korda Engineering and the city’s Department… [Read More]
(Note: This is the fourth installment in the four part “Back on the Bike” series. The full set of articles can be found HERE.) Penelope and I have been through a lot together. With her help I have seen parts… [Read More]
More construction is coming to Goodale Street this summer as work begins on a new bikeways connector that will help convert this auto-centric stretch of Downtown roadway into a more pedestrian and bike-friendly corridor. The project will connect Goodale Street… [Read More]
(Note: This is the third installment in the four part “Back on the Bike” series. The full set of articles can be found HERE.) Fun fact: If you ride over wet leaves and attempt to turn quickly, you will fall… [Read More]
Next summer, Columbus will see the launch of its first bike share network with over 300 bikes parked at 30 locations in Downtown and nearby neighborhoods. Users of the system will be able to visit any of the stations, borrow… [Read More]
Downtown is gaining approximately 325 new bike parking spaces Downtown as the installation of six bike shelters, bike lockers, indoor bike parking rooms and 70 bike racks is completed. The project was made possible through a federal Energy Efficiency and… [Read More]
(Note: This is the second installment in the four part “Back on the Bike” series. The full set of articles can be found HERE.) I have been sore before, but not like this. The third day was the worst, I… [Read More]
It’s that time of year once again where everyone in Columbus is encouraged to ditch the car for 24 hours and utilize alternative transportation options to get around town. Car Free Day takes place tomorrow, September 21st and encourages residents… [Read More]
Third Hand Bike Co-Op is relocating down the street from 174 5th Avenue to 979 5th Avenue, and changing neighborhoods in the process. They’re saying goodbye to Weinland Park and saying hello to Milo-Grogan. “While our old space served us… [Read More]
(Note: This is the first installment in the four part “Back on the Bike” series. The full set of articles can be found HERE.) It has been 16 years since the training wheels came off my Cinderella princess bike. When I… [Read More]
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