I have been thinking about buying a bicycle for a while. I walk quite a bit, and we buy only a tank of gas every 3-4 weeks, but I think I can do better. I even bought a push reel mower, as it gives off no carbon and is easily sharpened, so will likely last a lifetime. So I was intrigued when Cleveland Bicycle Week started following me on twitter. When I get a new follower, I like to check out their website and find out about them. I was thrilled to find out that this was Cleveland Bicycle Week. Little did I know that it was part of National Bicycling Month and a national Bike to Work Day. There are listed on the Cleveland Bicycle Week website a variety of events around town that center on bicycling in Cleveland. There are bike tours, special offers, bike rodeos, forums and socials. There is sure to be an event that is right for you. If you are thinking of buying a bike, this is a great time. Cleveland has a large selection of bike shops, so there is sure to be one near you. If you want to buy used, there are still plenty of choices. I like the idea of buying from thrift stores and charities, but don’t forget to get a bike check up and replace any worn or unsafe parts. Repair shops can get your used bike up to standards for a reasonable fee. That keeps one more thing out of the landfill. If you are dying to replace that old clunker for something new and slick, consider donating your old bike to a group like the Ohio City Bicycle Co-op. They refurbish old used bikes for resale. In fact they have are a great spot to look for a used bike that is ready to roll. Biking is good for the environment and good for your health. Why join a gym to ride a stationary bike, when you can get out in the fresh air and bike to work or around one of the city’s great metroparks. It is Cleveland Bicycle Week, so join in!
By the way, our plan for the office includes bicycle racks, and I would like to see them installed along the Lorain corridor.
