Bike of the Irish Community Ride – March 19

Feb 21, 2011 Comments Off

This year’s Bike of the Irish will roll on Saturday, March 19th. Starting downtown, in front of City Hall, we’ll head north and west, on bike lanes-galore, and visit the newly purchased land to extend the Hominy Creek Greenway. We’ll end at the Wedge with peanuts and refreshments for all. As is customary, in celebration [...]

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Bike Love!

Feb 10, 2011 Comments Off

Asheville on Bikes is proud to announce the 5th Annual Bike Love Party and Fundraiser, happening Saturday February 26th at the new downtown Arcade Asheville. It will be another memorable night of bike lovin’ featuring three bands: headliner Uncle Mountain, AoB’s own Red Dirt Floor, and the world premier performance from C Scott with The [...]

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People for Bikes

Feb 10, 2011 Comments Off

Sign the pledge – tell your friends! peopleforbikes.org is a Colorado-based nonprofit with a simple goal: to collect one million names in support of cycling. They seek to unify cyclists in one powerful voice to take to policy makers, media, businesses and the greater public. Sign their online pledge here and then forward this info [...]

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State Bicycle & Pedestrian Survey

Jan 10, 2011 Comments Off

Let your cycling voice be heard! NCDOT is conducting a survey to collect citizen feedback on statewide bicycle and pedestrian safety issues. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and will assist NCDOT in assessing the public’s needs and concerns regarding bicycle and pedestrian safety. NC BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY SURVEY http://www.itre.ncsu.edu/Public/Bike-Ped-NCDOT-Survey.html Your [...]

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Take Your Bike on the Bus!

Dec 19, 2010 Comments Off

With the recent weather we’ve been having some folks might find it a little more difficult to get out on their bike. We want to remind everyone that taking the bus may be a great way to get to your destination with your bike a little warmer, and drier. All city buses are equipped with [...]

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Happy Helmet Days!

Dec 05, 2010 Comments Off

Asheville on Bikes and Asheville area bicycle shops teamed up to increase safe habits of riding by offering “Happy Helmet Days,” a community coupon for 20% off helmets, lights and reflective gear at all area bicycle shops. We encourage you to give the gift of safe cycling this holiday season! Just view and print the [...]

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