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Downtown Ferndale Bike Rodeo Helps Families Spring into Safety (Sam Gurwin, May 27, 2019) Ferndale, MI -Spring was in the air on a beautiful Thursday in Schiffer Park for the annual Downtown Ferndale Bike Rodeo. Like a harbinger of spring the event has been preparing young people to pedal safely for about fifteen years. All…
Pleasant Ridge & Ferndale Evaluating Walking and Biking on Woodward, Survey Available (City of Ferndale, City of Pleasant Ridge, March 30, 2019) How is the experience of walking and biking along Woodward Ave.? That’s precisely what the Cities of Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge aim to find out with a new grant-funded safety audit. The cities…
Explore: Heritage Park in Farmington Hills (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2018) Farmington Hills, MI – There are times when Heritage Park in Farmington Hills is full of people – kids enjoying day camp and exploring the nature trail, people playing volleyball and hockey, families playing on a splash pad and roaming through the…
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…
Bicycling Lecture’s Advice on Safety, Law, Clothing, Maintenance and More (Sam Gurwin, June 8, 2018) Ferndale, MI – “Tiger Lily”, a vintage road bicycle from the 80’s, sat against the wall at the Ferndale Area District Library, ready to be displayed during local bicycling expert Meredith Begin’s class on Bicycling Education. This “Bicycling 101” class…
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 (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…
Troy Police Help Free Boy Caught in Pedals, Bring Him New Bicycle at Hospital (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 29, 2017) Troy, MI – A family is grateful after Troy Police went over and above the call of duty to help a five-year-old boy who was injured and lost his bicycle Tuesday night. Mary and her…
Bicycle Safety Reminders (Jerry Walker, Village of Holly Manager, Aug. 21, 2017) What a fun-filled summer we have had in the village, with lots of events and activities for all. I have enjoyed seeing many people use the bike lanes to get around. As we continue to use the bike lanes, here are some tips to…
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 Promotes Safety, Freebies, and Fun! (Cheryl Weiss, May 21, 2017) The Oak Park Community Center parking lot was transformed into a Bike Rodeo on Saturday, encouraging kids and adults to stop by, check it out, and join the fun. Dan Parker, Recreation Coordinator for the City of Oak Park, organized the…
Hundreds Gather for Motorcycle Blessing in Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 13, 2017) Holly, MI – “I didn’t know how to cry. If I wanted to cry it was because I was hurting or I was hurting someone else, not because of love.” Pastor Tony Brown of The River Church in Waterford shared his experience…
Ferndale Adds Bike Repair Stations, Crosswalks to Go with Bike Lanes (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 8, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Moves plan moves forward, and bicycle owners are pumped to learn that if they need air for their tires or tools to fix their brakes or keep their seat adjusted there are now…
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.…
Reader Review: Red Oaks Nature Center, Madison Heights (Christine McCabe Kole, Sept 1, 2015 ed) I had a nice time after work, walking the wooded trails at the Red Oaks Nature Center south of 13 mile, east of John R. in Madison Heights. I used to take my son and his little friends there, and…
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…
Ferndale Bike Rodeo June 6 (event listing, May 19, 2015) The Ferndale Bike Rodeo is being held on Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 9am to 1pm at Ferndale High School. Bring your bicycle up to the Bike Rodeo to receive: -Free bike inspection -Free bike skills test -Free bike helmet -Free fire safety house tour…
Representatives from various local groups, companies, the county and SE MI cities sharing tons of great info.
People really rallying around this whole non-motorized city thing = whoo hoo!
So, this is an information-sharing post highlighting ways you can kick off 2013 by supporting non-motorized transport in SE Michigan.
The Annual Sierra Club Green Cruise takes place on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012 with a variety of mass bicycle rides to choose from. The Green Alley is the grand finish line where bicyclists and other visitors can enjoy samples of healthy foods and talk to various vendors. There is a Green Parade celebrating human-powered modes of transportation, and there are often unusual costumes, bicycle decorations and unique pedal-powered contraptions.