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Update 2/24: Meetings, activities, and recap
Hello PedalSafe ROA, Thanks to all who showed up to our recent public meeting on February 12. It was great to see some new faces! Let us know what you think of our new meeting location at the Kirk YMCA downtown. We hope this is a convenient location that will work for the future. RVARC…
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Update: Monday Meeting, announcements, and more
Great News We have a happy announcement. After much persistence and hard work by the members of our board, PedalSafe ROA is now officially a 501(c)3 nonprofit, charitable organization. This is an important step in our journey and will open a lot of doors to us in the future. Public Meeting, Monday February 12, 6…
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Looking forward to Fall: Public Meeting, OkraFest, Anniversary Bash, and GO Fest!
We’re back from summer break and we’re happy to announce the events PedalSafe is planning for this fall! We have a few big items on the calendar so far: Public Meeting Join us Monday, September 11 at 6:00pm in the Melrose Library community room at 2502 Melrose Ave NW for our next Public Meeting. (Note…
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Public Meeting – June 12 @ 6pm
PedalSafe ROA will have its next public meeting on Monday, June 12 at 6pm at the Roanoke main Public Library. The meeting will run from 6-7pm in the Auditorium. Join us to discuss: Hope to see you there!
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June 10 event: 20k for the Greenway benefits PedalSafe ROA!
On June 10, Cardinal Bicycle is hosting their 20k, untimed ride to benefit the Greenways in Roanoke: 20k for the Greenway. The ride is a casual, fun event that welcomes people of all abilities to come out and celebrate Roanoke’s Greenway system. We’re proud to say that this year proceeds will benefit both Pathfinders for…
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May 19: Bike to Work Day, coffee and donuts!
May is Bike Month and May 19 is Bike to Work Day! We know riding your bike to work, or other “commutes” like errands to the store or an appointment can be empowering. Getting one more car off the road and one more happy, smiling person on a bike is a big step forward in…
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Saturday, May 6: Bike Rodeo at Melrose Public Library!
To kick off Bike Month, PedalSafe ROA is promoting bikes and bike safety for kids with a Bike Rodeo! Join us at the Melrose Public Library for an exciting set of activities! Volunteer mechanics will check your bike over and make sure it’s working great and safe to ride. Then test your skills on our…
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Monday, May 8: PedalSafe ROA hosts Ralph Buehler at VTC
Come see Ralph Buehler, professor and author of Cycling for Sustainable Cities, speak at Virginia Tech Carilion on May 8. Dr. Buehler is Professor and Chair of Urban Affairs and Planning in the School of Public and International Affairs at Virginia Tech’s Research Center in Arlington, VA. An expert on transport, land use policy, and…
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Public Meeting – April 10 @6PM at VBR Visitor Center
Bike Month is May and we’re excited! Join us to help plan activities and work on current advocacy initiatives. We’ll meet at Virginia’s Blue Ridge (VBR) Visitor Center at 101 Shenandoah Ave. NE on Monday, April 10 from 6:00PM to 7:30PM. Note the location change! Thanks for your support and we look forward to seeing…
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Public Meeting – March 13th @ 6pm
Please join PedalSafe ROA at our next public meeting: Monday, March 13 at 6:00pm until 7:30pm in the auditorium of the main Roanoke Public Library (706 S Jefferson Street). Here’s what’s on the agenda: Attend to learn about the above topics and how you can get involved. New faces are always welcome! See you there!