Cranksgiving Ride for Second Helpings
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Bicycling on Nov 5th, 2014 | 0 comments
Please join Nathan Smurdon from Active Indy Tours this Saturday morning at the City Market for a bicycle ride to benefit Second Helpings. More information and registration can be found via this link, and an interview of Nathan promoting the event is posted on WISH-TV.com. Urban Indy is proud to sponsor this...
Neil Kelty Memorial Ride
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Bicycling on May 2nd, 2014 | 3 comments
Please join 200+ cyclists and I for the Neil Kelty Memorial Ride on Sunday, May 4th at 3 pm. More information can be found on the link, but most importantly, Neil’s employer PERQ is donating 5$ to Neil’s foundation per rider that attends. Also, they mention that it would be preferred if attendees can ride or carpool to PERQ, which acts as the starting point. I can take up to 3 other people to PERQ with my bike rack attachment if anyone is interested.
Let’s use this tragic loss as opportunity to push for even better bicycle infrastructure in the city. The Green Lanes...
Nice Little Things
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Bicycling, Neighborhoods, Transit on Nov 13th, 2013 | 3 comments
It is often easy to get caught up in big ideas and big money. City, state, and nation-wide investments are all needed to really make an impact. However, recently there have been a few new smaller items that can also improve life for city residents.
The first is this little bus stop bench outside the Riley Towers at Alabama and North Street. This bench obviously requires little space, perfect for potentially cluttered city corners:
Second, the Bike Hub at the City Market has installed a bike repair station. Accessible 24 hours a day, users are free to fix any issues that they might have with their...
