November 2024

NEWSLETTER

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Don't Forget To Vote FOR Issue 47!

The Yay Bikes! Board of Directors voted to endorse the LinkUs - COTA Sales Tax Levy that will be on the November ballot as Issue 47.

Yay Bikes! understands that bike safety cannot be separated from the safety of other vulnerable road users. LinkUS is a massive step forward toward creating safe, accessible, comfortable, and equitable transportation options for ALL vulnerable road users in Columbus and Franklin County. This initiative will not only expand the COTA network, but supercharge the investment in sideways, bikeways and trails in Central Ohio.

We encourage you to join us in supporting is levy!

LEARN MORE HERE

Riding in the Dark

This time of year, take extra precautions to make sure you can be seen in the dark! Here are a few items that can make you more visible:

Reflective tape – apply to jacket, hat, helmet, bike or bookbag
Reflective vest or Jacket
Helmet with lights
Bike Lights
Head Light / Tail Light - buy a set and donate a set!
Wheel Lights - these are great for the Joy Ride too!
Bike Reflectors

Columbus Installs Bicycle Lockers!

Introducing NEW secure bike storage in Columbus! Keep an eye out for these free bike lockers from @columbusgov, and download the Movatic app now to get started.

Bike lockers can be found:

🚲 Next to East High School

🚲 At the Columbus Metropolitan Library Barnett Branch

🚲 At the Smart Columbus Experience Center

🚲 Next to the CoGo station at Columbus State Community College

Learn More Here!

VIEW MAP

Columbus Now Has Its Own

Bike Lane Obstruction Map!

Our Map Includes:

A running total of how many bike lane obstructions are included in your city's map.
A break down of how many bike lane obstructions are mapped in each obstruction category.
Three visualization settings that allow you to toggle between: heat, pin, and cluster maps.
When using pin and cluster maps you will be able to click on individual bike lane obstructions and see images submitted along with the obstruction.
Filters to allow you to view maps by obstruction types. Select one bike lane obstruction type or select a couple. Our map will retain your filters as you toggle between map types.
The ability to quickly toggle between national averages and other cities to see how your city's bike lane obstructions compare.
Every bike lane obstruction submitted to our database with a location will be displayed and included in the map's metrics.

Can you spare $12 (or more) to fund some bike lights?

We have once again partnered with Bike Lane Uprising to crowdfund 200 more sets of USB rechargeable bike lights for Columbus bicyclists who need them. Can you help us reach that goal?

Fund a set of bike lights.

Our Lady of Peace Catholic School Donates 20 Sets!

Thank you to Our Lady of Peace Catholic School in Clintonville for donating 20 sets of bike lights through Bike Lane Uprising!

We challenge other schools or organizations to match their donation! Please let us know if you do so we can thank you too!

Upcoming Rides & Events!

Cranksgiving Sat. Nov. 16

Please join us for the Columbus edition of Cranksgiving, a food drive on two wheels!

This ride is not organized by Yay Bikes! but we provide route leaders for those who prefer to ride in a group.

GET ALL THE DETAILS AND REGISTER FOR CRANKSGIVING

The Joy Ride Sun. Dec. 8th

Yay Bikes!, Outdoor Pursuits, the Central Ohio Bicycle Dealers and Franklin Park Conservatory invite you to the Joy Ride!

This ride is becoming an annual tradition!

Click here to see photos from 2023.

GET ALL THE DETAILS AND REGISTER FOR THE JOY RIDE

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EVENTBRITE CALENDAR OF EVENTS!

Click the photo to download the brochure now!

Have you seen our RIDE WITH US! brochure?

We have partnered with many local organizations and ride groups to help you find local rides that fit your skill and interest levels.

Look for these in local bike shops, community centers, libraries, etc...coming soon!

Our Mission

Yay Bikes! influences the conditions that help people safely and comfortably ride bicycles for transportation.

Find out more about Yay Bikes!

Additional ways you can support Yay Bikes!

Become a Member

Bike Parking Consultants

Kroger Community Rewards

Community Shares

of Mid Ohio

Yay Bikes! | (614)470-4220 | 921 N. High St., Columbus OH 43201 www.yaybikes.com