Bicycling for Louisville

Today the Mayor unveiled his proposed budget for 2013-14. In his address to Metro Council, the Mayor included general fund budget for bicycle improvements to city streets, including a "critical mass" of bicycle infrastructure to link downtown, Old Louisville, and University of Louisville's main campus.

In the coming weeks, Bicycling for Louisville will be working with citizens, council, Public Works, and of course our membership to promote & shape this plan.  We look forward to lowering the bar to bicycle transportation.

update: "$300,000 for restriping roads to allow bike lanes, primarily between the University of Louisville Belknap Campus and downtown." - Courier Journal

Embark on a romantic adventure through central Louisville! This lovely ride lets you pick your own route and your own pace, with fun activities along the way.

Total distance will be about 10 miles - an hour's worth of beginner-speed riding. 

What: Romantic ride
Who: You and all your friends (on facebook)
Where: Rudyard Kipling - 422 W. Oak St
When: Party starts at 6 - Friday 2-15-2013
Why: bring $5 to benefit Bicylcing for Louisville

Frequently Asked Questions

Discuss effective strategies for cycling one of Louisville's busiest roads. Share winter riding tips. Then go for a group ride together.

Saturday, Feburary 2, 11:00 - 11:30 am
Heine Bros. @ Eastern & Bardstown
RSVP on Facebook
$Free!

Monday - Bicycle Leaf Catchers

Bicycle Leaf Catchers draws to a close tonight (Monday). Barring some amazing twist, Brian Deis is the run away winner of this year's contest! Congratulations Brian!!

Tuesday - Strategy Meeting

Event to distill Bicycling for Louisville's strategic tune-up into action items for 2013 - by invitation - RSVP needed.

Tuesday Dec 11, 6:30-8 pm
Urban Design Studio, 507 S. 3rd St.

Thursday - Old Louisville Streets

The Old Louisville Property Improvement Committee will discuss speed limits and bicycle improvements within Old Louisville. People who have been following this process are welcome to join the discussion

Thursday, Dec. 13th 7pm
Cardinal Towne Community Room (enter on 4th just north of Cardinal)

Friday - Light Up Alley Cat

See this link for full details.

Saturday - Volunteer at Wayside Wheels

Saturday December 15 1-4 pm
Wayside Wheels bike shop // Wayside Christian Mission, 432 E. Jefferson St @ Jackson

Your journey starts when you are ready. Light up your bikes - and see the city light up before you. Travel to secret locations by your own route, and perform holiday feats.
 

Friday, December 14th
Kick-off party at Parkside Bikes, 6~7pm
After-party at a secret location, 9~?pm

Facebook Invite

Frequently Asked Questions

Opportunities

This list of ideas for opportunities was compiled from notes generated by small groups during a Bicycling for Louisville gathering on October 23, 2012.

Advocacy discussion notes

These notes reflect comments by individuals when the group was asked to advocate for particular directions for the organization to take. There was no specific consensus, but participants agreed to refer the discussion and next steps to the board.

Stakeholders

Who is a natural ally in improving Louisville's bicycling?

Achtung!

What aspects of bicycling need attention?

Strengths

Great organizations and programs supporting bicycling in Louisville.

Valet Bike Parking will be provided at the Susan Komen race on October 13th.  We need just a couple volunteers--

• One to deliver racks to Iroquois Park on Friday evening (the 12th) and
• One person experienced with valet parking to oversee the two Komen volunteers  on Saturday the 13th from 6-10 am. 

Volunteers please contact Kevin Klaphaak 939-4882 or klaphaak {at} gmail {dot} ___.

Come out to Cyclouvia! Bardstown Rd. & Baxter Ave will be closed to cars Sunday the 14th from 2-6pm. And if you have a few bucks, shoot the project some change to make sure it's sustainable. We did!