May 18 – Ferndale Bike Rodeo
The Ferndale Bike Rodeo is a fun way for kids to learn about safety.
May 18 – Ferndale Bike Rodeo
The Ferndale Bike Rodeo is a fun way for kids to learn about safety.
Bicyclist Fatally Struck by Vehicle on Opdyke Road in Auburn Hills
The Jeep struck the bicyclist in the roadway.
June 4 – Paint Creek Trail Tour de Trail and Expo
Visitors will find a number of kiosks featuring information and displays relating to Paint Creek Trail activities like cycling, running, walking, safety, etiquette, and more. A Bike Rodeo, set up in the parking lot adjacent to the Art Center, will allow youngsters to learn and practice critical navigational and safety skills.
Building Bridges: Ferndale Mayor Earns Spirit of Detroit Award
I view my position as one that strives to improve the quality of life for not only my Ferndale residents but also residents in adjacent cities such as Detroit’s neighborhoods that border 8 Mile.
MOGO is Here: Bike Rentals in Ferndale, Royal Oak…
In addition to expanding its service, MoGo also announced changes to its passes and pricing, making bike share easier and more convenient
Hundreds Bicycle Together Each Week with Oak Park E-Z Roll Bike Rides
The group meets every Tuesday and rides bicycles for eight miles, which takes roughly and hour and a half.
Rules of the Road for Bicyclists
Rules of the Road for Bicyclists (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 8, 2018) Michigan – With more and more people taking to the streets with pedal power, it’s important that bicyclists and drivers be aware of the rules of the road. Below is a list of key rules put together by the State of Michigan specifically…
Safety and Fun Spotlighted in Downtown Ferndale Bike Rodeo
Safety and Fun Spotlighted in Downtown Ferndale Bike Rodeo (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 27, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Free helmets, bicycle safety checks, licenses and a test riding course were all part of the annual Downtown Ferndale Bike Rodeo held May 17. Eighteen month old Denver Carter and his mom watched while four-year-old Keegan Carter…
Safety and Fun Spotlighted in Downtown Ferndale Bike Rodeo
Safety and Fun Spotlighted in Downtown Ferndale Bike Rodeo (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 27, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Free helmets, bicycle safety checks, licenses and a test riding course were all part of the annual Downtown Ferndale Bike Rodeo held May 17. Eighteen month old Denver Carter and his mom watched while four-year-old Keegan Carter…
Bloomer Park’s Velodrome Gives Cyclists a Place to Train and Race
Bloomer Park’s Velodrome Gives Cyclists a Place to Train and Race (Sam Gurwin, Aug. 8, 20170 Rochester Hills, MI – Velodrome you say? A bicyclist race & training paradise I say! From the ashes of the Dorais Velodrome in Detroit emerged the shiny new INTERNATIONAL VELODROME AT BLOOMER PARK (IVBP) in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The…
Oak Park Bike Rodeo May 20
Oak Park Bike Rodeo May 20 (EVENT page) Oak Park, MI – Join us for this event that promotes safety, an active lifestyle, and a strong sense of community. This event includes obstacle courses, bike licensing with Oak Park Public Safety, helmet fittings and more! Shepherd Park 14300 Oak Park Blvd, Oak Park, MI 48237…
Hazel Park Arts Council Seeks Bike Rack Designs for Competition
Hazel Park Arts Council Seeks Bike Rack Designs for Competition (HPAC press release, March 7, 2016) Hazel Park, MI – The HPAC is seeking members of the arts and design community to submit a design solution for a bicycle rack to visibly identify Hazel Park as a walk-able, bike-able community, involved and interested in the…
Healthy Pontiac Meeting about Bicycle and Walking Access Feb. 20
Healthy Pontiac Meeting about Bicycle and Walking Access Feb. 20 (EVENT page) Saturday, February 20th: Healthy Pontiac, We Can Community Meeting, 10 am-12 pm “What would make it easier to walk and bike in your Pontiac neighborhood?” They want to hear your feedback. Pontiac Public Library, 60 E. Pike Street, Downtown Pontiac Offered in English…
What Are Those Green Things on the Roads?
What Are Those Green Things on the Roads? (City of Ferndale Press Release, Oct. 7, 2015) You may have noticed some new additions to Hilton and E. Nine Mile Roads: narrow, right-side lanes with bright green patches. These are called buffered bike lanes, and the green markers indicate potential conflict areas between vehicles and bicycles.…
Green Cruise Honors Slow Roll Founder, Celebrates People Power
Green Cruise Honors Slow Roll Founder, Celebrates People Power (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug 9, 2015) Two great movements came together Saturday as the Sierra Club presented Detroit Slow Roll founder Jason Hall with the Green Cruiser of the Year Award at the 11th annual Green Cruise in Downtown Ferndale. Hall started the Slow Roll five…
Ferndale: Green Cruise Aug 8
Ferndale: Green Cruise Aug 8, 2015 (event listing) The 11th Annual Sierra Club-sponsored Green Cruise on Saturday, August 8th, 2015 in downtown Ferndale, MI, is held on Nine Mile Road (blocked off) immediately east of Woodward from 10 am to 2 pm. The Green Cruise celebrates walking, biking, running, hiking, skateboarding, rollerblading, and other forms…
Safety and Fun at 2012 Bike Rodeo
Kids at the Bike Rodeo also had a chance to test out the bicycle skills on two different courses, and there was an inflated bounce house to play on. They enjoyed other activities as well. Tracey Iverson and her three children made a day of it. “We went to the Bounce House, got ice cream…
Bike Safety a Must in the City
…Incidents like this are easily avoidable if bicyclists follow the traffic laws, and if drivers learn to keep their eyes open for pedestrians and bicyclists…