About Yay Bikes!
Yay Bikes! is a grassroots member organization in Columbus, Ohio that creates opportunities for personal and community transformation through innovative campaigns and unconventional partnerships that promote bicycling as an alternative to driving. We offer education and encouragement strategies to support people as they enact change in their everyday travel behaviors. Our programs fall into the following categories:
- Cyclist Education — Ensuring that all who ride a bicycle know how to do so safely and legally
- Social Marketing Campaigns— Engaging entire communities in transportation behavior change
- Community Building— Cultivating a positive, inclusive bike culture in Central Ohio
- Cultural Mash-ups — Expanding the conversation around bicycle transportation by intersecting it with themes from other areas of life
For more information about Yay Bikes!, visit http://yaybikes.com.
Let’s Ride!
Our rides are casually paced urban rides with several stops for riders to experience Columbus’ local flavor. Like our Facebook page at http://facebook.com/yaybikes614 for frequent updates about what we’re up to. And check out these two upcoming rides:
August 18 — Year of Yay 8: Tour of Urban Gardens
Tour some of Columbus’ most exciting urban growing operations! Choose from one of three exciting tours with a route for every level of experience: the “Watermelon” route (19 miles), the Eggplant route (9 miles), and the Cherry Tomato route (3.5 miles). Site visits will include a variety of growing operations in Columbus, including several Local Matters’ Growing Matters sites! All tours will begin at Goodale Park and will conclude at Godman Guild for a delicious picnic lunch.
Like all Year of Yay rides, this ride is free for Yay Bikes! members; they can purchase the picnic lunch as well for the discounted price of $15. Non-members can purchase the ride for $5 or the ride and lunch for $25. Register online at: http://month8yearofyay.eventbrite.com/
September 1 — Bike the Cbus
Bike the C-Bus, the region’s premier cycling event celebrating design, health & fitness and urban lifestyles, is a fun way to check out a few of the neighborhoods in and around Columbus. Experience segments of the King Lincoln District, Woodland Park, Olde Towne East, Downtown, Short North Arts District, Italian Village, Harrison West, Victorian Village, Arena District, Franklinton, Brewery District and German Village on a 25-mile loop. The ride features stops that highlight change occurring in our neighborhoods, which are sponsored by businesses and community groups that provide snacks and drinks for the riders.
If you register before August 25, 2012 the $25 registration fee includes an official 2012 “Bike the C-Bus” t-shirt and wristband for access to drinks and food at designated rest stops, plus a free lunch at the hospitality area. Register online at: http://bikethecbus.com.
Become a Member
Yay Bikes! is a grassroots organization, and membership revenue provides Yay Bikes! the ability to facilitate a “transportation transformation” in our community. We believe in the power of the individual to take control of their everyday transportation, and we believe in the generosity of our community to support people changing their transportation behaviors (even as we impatiently await better bicycle infrastructure). In return for their support, Yay Bikes! members—particularly those who ride with us—receive free rides and random goodies throughout the year. Join today at http://yaybikes.com/membership.