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 […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.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 […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.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 […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.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 […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.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 […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.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 […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.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 […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.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 […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.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 […]
Continue Reading... No Comments.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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