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. Â 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. Â Also, they mention that it would be preferred if attendees can ride or carpool to PERQ, which acts as the starting point. Â 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. Â 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. Â 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. Â Accessible 24 hours a day, users are free to fix any issues that they might have with...
