Category Archives: education
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Take a Walk with BiCi Co. – Friday, June 9th
Posted on June 8, 2017 by Tony Cherolis in bicycle safety, Complete Streets, do-it-yourself, education, infrastructure, maps, tactical urbanism.We don’t just ride bikes at BiCi Co. Sometimes we hit the streets on foot, a perfect medium for taking notes and making new friends. This Friday, June 9th friends of BiCi Co. and attendees at the Bike Walk Connecticut Annual Summit tactical urbanism training will head out for a 1.9 mile “walk audit.” We […]
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BiCi Co is Growing! Looking for a Great Bike Mechanic & Awesome Person to Join the Team!
Posted on April 24, 2017 by Joseph Dickerson in do-it-yourself, Earn-a-Bike, education, Employment, programs.Are you a great bike mechanic with a passion for community and desire to push beyond the confines of the traditional bike shop? Know someone that knows bikes, loves serving the community and working with kids. We’re a dream opportunity! BiCi Co. is a unique and exciting opportunity to develop a bike shop from the […]
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Gearing up for Bike Month in Hartford
Posted on April 21, 2017 by Tony Cherolis in Bike to Work, Complete Streets, do-it-yourself, education, National Bike Month, programs.First – The BIKELIFE Festival was amazing. Check out the photos here. Heaping thanks to all the volunteers and mechanics that helped make this 2nd Annual spring break event possible for Hartford youth and teens. Coupling bicycle safety training with fun, efficient, and independent transportation changes the game for our future leaders. Second – May […]
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Level Up to BIKELIFE, April 2017
Posted on March 26, 2017 by Tony Cherolis in bicycle safety, education, programs, volunteering.Bicycle Loving Friends and Supporters – Spring is rushing in and BiCi Co. is chock full of opportunities to get your bicycle fix. Before you hit the road, we suggest that you put some time into bicycle safety education. Those trained in safe cycling are way ahead of others when it comes to avoiding […]
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Learn and Make Change – That’s How We Roll at BiCi Co.
Posted on March 22, 2017 by Tony Cherolis in bicycle safety, bike lanes, Complete Streets, do-it-yourself, education, programs, public comment.The tide is turning to recognize and develop multi-modal transportation networks that are safe and sustainable in Hartford and the wider region. Now is a critical time for residents and advocates to engage and keep up the momentum. There are important opportunities coming up in March and April, and our job is to keep you […]
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BiCi Co. Earn-a-Bike 2017 is On!
Posted on February 28, 2017 by Joseph Dickerson in Earn-a-Bike, education, programs, volunteering.The second class of the 2017 Earn-a-Bike Program is happening tonight! We’ve got 15 very excited kids registered. We got to meet all of the participants at the first class/orientation on Thursday, 2/23. They brought a lot of energy and enthusiasm to the space, and shared how much their looking forward to wrenching, riding, and […]
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Fall at BiCi Co. – The Wheels Are Turning
Posted on October 19, 2016 by Tony Cherolis in do-it-yourself, education, fundraiser, membership, programs.While Connecticut enjoys the pleasant gasps of late Summer-like weather, BiCi Co. is racing into our Fall programs. Here is the run down for members and visitors looking for bicycle activity during this beautiful season. Stay tuned to BiCi Co. here on the blog and on Facebook for special events and announcements. DIY Member and […]
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Can Hartford Learn from Cities Like Madison, WI?
Posted on September 24, 2016 by Tony Cherolis in bicycle safety, bike lanes, bike touring, Complete Streets, education, membership, Uncategorized.Remember to support BiCi Co’s Fall 2016 Membership and Fundraising Campaign. We can’t do this without you! This is Tony C. Dropping in with some thoughts from the BiCi Tour. I landed in Madison, Wisconsin yesterday and found myself in a magical land of bustling urban development, bicycle infrastructure, and feet on the street. This […]
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Tony’s BiCi Co. Bike Tour Update
Posted on September 16, 2016 by Tony Cherolis in bike touring, education, fundraiser, membership, Uncategorized.BiCi Co.’s Program Manager, Tony Cherolis, has been cycling cross country for three weeks and just surpassed 1,200 miles. It has been a valuable tour for information gathering. As he passes through cities along the way, Tony has been visiting their community bike programs, meeting with their staff, and taking copious notes that he’s bringing […]
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Why BiCi Co? Your handy answer key.
Posted on September 12, 2016 by Tony Cherolis in bicycle safety, education, fundraiser, membership, programs.Why BiCi Co.? – When someone asks you this question, we want you to have a bicycle basket jam packed with ready answers. Our best supporters and advocates are the individuals that love our mission and programs. One of our jobs is to keep you up to speed with why BiCi Co. makes a difference […]
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