Could it be that Spring is FINALLY arriving? We hope so, because some of our biggest and most popular events are beginning soon, and we hope to see YOU at one of them!
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The biggest bike to school program in the nation returns for its eleventh year! We have partnered with 13 local schools to encourage over 7,200 students to ride their bikes to school to improve their health, grades, and the environment; reduce congestion; save their parents money; and win prizes!
In 1969, over 50% of students biked or walked to school. Today, the national average is less than 15%, or less than 5% in some schools. We hope to reverse this trend and promote healthy, active lifestyle choices for our young people.
THANK YOU to all of our Bike To School Challenge Sponsors and supporters! See each locations' web page (links below) for complete lists.
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Bay Bike To School Challenge
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Where it all began! The Bike To School Challenge returns to Bay Middle School May 7-25 and Westerly Elementary School May 14-25.
The whole Bay Village community is invited to join us on May 3 at Bay Middle School for the Bay Village Bicycle Fair, where we'll provide FREE bike safety inspections, and let you make your own smoothies on the blender bike!
For the complete schedule of events and details, go to:
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Rocky River Bike To School Challenge
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Taking the Challenge since 2011, and returning this year to Rocky River Middle School April 30-May 18 and Kensington Elementary School May 14-18.
The whole Rocky River community is invited to join us on April 26 at Rocky River Middle School for the Rocky River Bicycle Fair, where we'll provide FREE bike safety inspections, and let you make your own smoothies on the blender bike!
For the complete schedule of events and details, go to:
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Medina Bike To School Challenge
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We began at two Medina schools in 2012, and are now at NINE schools for 2018!
May 7-11: A.I. Root Middle School - Claggett Middle School - Eliza Northrop Elementary School - Garfield Elementary School - Ralph E. Waite Elementary School - Sidney Fenn Elementary School
May 14-18: Ella Canavan Elementary School - H.G. Blake Elementary School - Heritage Elementary School
The whole Medina community is invited to join us on April 25 at our
Medina store (1059 N. Court St.) for the Medina Bike To School Safety Fair, where we'll provide FREE bike safety inspections!
For the complete schedule of events and details, go to:
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Night Rides on the Towpath Trail
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Our 24th year and counting! These fun, FREE rides on the car-free Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail let you experience the beauty of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park at night! Casual and non-competitive, the rides are open to all skill levels. No pre-registration is required.
For the complete schedule for 2018, plus preparation tips, directions, parking information, and photos from past rides, go to:
Our first ride of the season is this
Saturday, April 21. We start riding promptly at
8:00pm. Arrive early to have plenty of time to find parking, get yourself and your bike ready, and sign in.
PLEASE NOTE: Because of Towpath Trail construction and closures, we are moving the start location for our first ride. Instead of our Peninsula store, we will start at the
Station Road Bridge Trailhead, located at 13513 Station Road, Brecksville, Ohio 44141. There are restrooms with running water and a drinking fountain available at this location.
We'll ride NORTH to Rockside Road and back, a total of about 14 miles.
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Team Left Hand/Century Cycles Update
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As of now, we have reached our goal of 85 team members for the
2018 Bike MS Buckeye Breakaway! Thank you to all of our new and returning teammates! We are actually at 88 members now, but we don't have to stop there; more members are welcome! You have until May 16 to join our team -- the coolest team on the ride!
All current team members, please log on to
TeamApp for news and updates about team training rides and other events.
The Bike MS Buckeye Breakaway is a two-day non-competitive supported bicycle tour on August 4-5 that raises funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Funds are used for research, as well as provide services for the thousands of Ohioans suffering with MS and their families.
For details on the event and how to join, go to:
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Ride Life. Ride Giant. Demo Day!
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Test out the latest mountain and road bikes from Giant Bicycles!
When:
Thursday, May 10, 2018, 3:00 - 7:00pm
Where:
Huffman Park, 4410 Weymouth Rd, Medina, OH 44256
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YOU can help us do #WhateverItTakes to #CrushMS
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If you aren't able to help raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis research and services by riding or volunteering in the Bike MS Buckeye Breakaway, there are still many ways to help!
Buy a raffle ticket to be entered in our drawing for a 2018
Jamis Renegade Explore bicycle, valued at
$999.99! Tickets are
$10 each, or
three for $25, and can be purchased at any of our three stores. The drawing will be held the first week of August, and the winner can choose their size of the bike. The winner does not have to be present for the drawing.
Buying anything in our stores? When we ask if you'd like to "
Round up for MS," please say "YES!" We'll round your purchase total up to the nearest dollar, and all donations we receive in this way will go to the National MS Society as part of our team fund-raising goal!
Finally, if you go to Johnny Malloy's Grille & Pub in Medina on Tuesday nights, now through September 25, for each pint of Left Hand Brewing Company beer purchased, Johnny's will donate 50 cents! And stay tuned for details about our team party at Johnny Malloy's on June 30!
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Pedalin' to Malloy's Bike Night
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Ride your bicycle to
Johnny Malloy's in Medina on Tuesday nights (May 1 through September 25) and enjoy
15% OFF your bill! Plus register to win a Jamis bike!
Johnny Malloy's is located at 1038 N. Court St. in Medina, Ohio 44256.
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Bike Travel Weekend Camp-Out Ride
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The mission of the
Adventure Cycling Association is to inspire and empower people to travel by bicycle.
June 1-3 has been designated as the 3rd annual
Bike Travel Weekend, when we're joining them to encourage anyone to try taking an overnight trip by bicycle.
On
June 2, 2018, we've planned a
Bike Camp-Out Ride, and YOU are invited! The event is FREE, but space is limited to 25 people!
For complete details and registration information, go to:
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Two riders braved the rainy day last Saturday for the Liv Spring Revival Ride in Rocky River. Nice job, ladies! See our
Events Home and
Events Calendar pages for listings and details of all of our many events!
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1059 N. Court St.
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-7119
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1621 Main St.
Peninsula, OH 44264
(330) 657-2209
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19955 Detroit Rd.
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-5705
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