Posted August 12, 2023 in News Items
CLEVELAND — These bikers are more than just your average rider.
Organizers tell News 5 they’re riding to make a statement.
“This does a couple things. It dispels this myth that one, African Americans aren’t philanthropic,” said Bike Your Neighborhood Co-Founder Bob Render. “It dispels the myth also that African Americans don’t bike.”
Dressed in their bright yellow shirts, the group known as ‘Bike Your Neighborhood’ took off from the Shaker Square area.
Mayor Justin Bibb led the bikers on their journey throughout the Buckeye and Mt. Pleasant neighborhoods, where they eventually made a stop at the historic AJ Rickoff School.
‘Bike Your Neighborhood,’ has come up with a unique way to enjoy summer.There’s a group called ‘Bike Your Neighborhood,’ and they’ve come up with a unique way to enjoy summer where it involves taking a slow roll in local neighborhoods.By: Remi MurreyPosted at 3:49 PM, Aug 12, 2023 and last updated 11:26 AM, Aug 13, 2023
CLEVELAND — These bikers are more than just your average rider.
Organizers tell News 5 they’re riding to make a statement.
“This does a couple things. It dispels this myth that one, African Americans aren’t philanthropic,” said Bike Your Neighborhood Co-Founder Bob Render. “It dispels the myth also that African Americans don’t bike.”
Dressed in their bright yellow shirts, the group known as ‘Bike Your Neighborhood’ took off from the Shaker Square area.
Mayor Justin Bibb led the bikers on their journey throughout the Buckeye and Mt. Pleasant neighborhoods, where they eventually made a stop at the historic AJ Rickoff School.
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“This is all about inclusivity, health and wellness,” said Bike Your Neighborhood co-founder and organizer Deidre McPherson. “This is also about bike advocacy and seeing more improved bike infrastructure in this neighborhood.”
Organizers say the club has been meeting up on a monthly basis to ride since June.
Saturday makes it their third ride so; organizers say you could see them taking a slow roll down your street sometime soon.
“We need to find active ways to continue to bring our community together, increase engagement and activity,” said Bike Your Neighborhood Co-Founder Ashley Evans.
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