Robert Delach

Plan to Bike to Work or School on Wednesday Sept. 14, 2022

September 5, 2022

General News

Athens Bike to Work Day 2022 is taking place on Wednesday, September 14. From 7:30 to 10:00 am, there will be 4 pit stops placed around the City of Athens with free snacks, water, and coffee from Kindred Market. Athens BTWD is an event to celebrate and support active commuting and encourage people to try biking to work or school. It is organized by HAPCAP transit, Ohio University, Athens City-County Health Department, Athens Bicycle Club, and sponsored by Kindred Market.

Action Alert: Comment on Proposed U.S. Forest Service e-MTB Rule

October 23, 2020

General News, Mountain Biking

The following is an Action Alert from the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) regarding a rule change that could impact the Baileys Trail System. The policy experts at IMBA are concerned that the rule could change the designation of trail systems like the Baileys from non-motorized to motorized, thus impacting the ability to receive grant funding to complete the trail system.

Athens County Residents Encouraged to Ride Their Bicycle to Work on National Bike to Work Day, Friday May 17, 2019

April 29, 2019

General News

GET PUMPED! and ride your bike to work on National Bike to Work Day, Friday May 17, 2019. This FREE event to celebrate the occasion is again planned for Athens County this year, organized by Ohio University Office of Sustainability, OU Transportation and Parking Services, OU Police Department, OU WellWorks, HAPCAP, Athens Public Transit, City of Athens, Athens Bicycle Club, Black Diamond Bikes, Athens Bicycle, and Nelsonville Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, with support from various local businesses.