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Biking on Kelly Drive Trail Up 471 Percent
While the mild Winter has been a real boon for bicycling, the recent pandemic, which has closed businesses and kept people off public transit, has changed the landscape of all travel in the Philadelphia region (and, let's be honest, everywhere.) The Delaware Valley...
The Situation Has Changed, Again. We Are Trying To Keep Bike Shops Open
On Thursday evening, Governor Tom Wolf ordered all Pennsylvania businesses that are not “life-sustaining” to close. This order came after Philadelphia issued its own about which businesses in the city can, and can’t, stay open. Not included on the list of businesses...
Petition: Close MLK Drive to Motor Vehicles
As the quarantine rages on amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Philadelphians are increasingly accessing the city’s trail system as a means to safely get out of the house for physical and mental exercise. And those trails are quickly becoming packed -- in some cases, more...
Cyclists, Be Courteous on Trails
Look. We're not here to lecture. But a member recently informed us that, while getting exercise on the Schuylkill River Trail, she was buzzed by several cyclists on what looked like training rides. And that's not OK. "I had what...
Your Guide to Staying Active While Social Distancing
Experts affirmed in the New York Times that getting outside for a walk or bike ride is safe as long as you maintain at least six feet from others. That's good news for cyclists, as we have the go-ahead to continue getting fresh air and exercise on our bikes. However,...
The Circuit Trails Are Open Even if Park Amenities Are Closed
Note: Public health recommendations around mitigating the spread of COVID-19 may be subject to change. This content may not reflect the current recommendations. For current recommendations around social distancing and outdoor activity, please check the CDC website. On...
BREAKING: Bike Shops in Philly Are Now Considered ‘Essential Businesses’
As bikes are being used by folks in the gig economy to make deliveries and by residents who want to get around without using a motor vehicle (and get outside for exercise), it's critical that people be able to use bikes that are in good repair and fix them when...
ProfiteROLL Postponed — Please Support These Businesses
Our Third-Annual ProfiteROLL is postponed and we'll announce the new date later this week. We are so grateful for the local businesses that lend their support and want to support them back during this difficult time. We know that many small businesses and folks in the...
Important Update for Our Community
As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds in our region, we have decided to close the Bicycle Coalition office starting the week of March 16th and have staff work remotely. We have also cancelled our March and April events and will reschedule them for later this Spring....
Tip Your Bike Messenger and Delivery Person
With the inevitable economic downturn coming on from social distancing practices amid a global pandemic, we are beginning to not just see more people working from home, but fewer parties are being booked, people are going out less, and restaurants are 100 percent...
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