biking
The Spoke Folks increase access to bicycle transportation through funding from Grand Rapids Community Foundation
by (GRCommFound)
Submitted 07-14-2015 under NONPROFITS
Most job applications ask the same question: Do you have access to reliable transportation? The Spoke Folks, a nonprofit bicycle co-op, want every member of our community equipped to check “YES” with confidence. The Spoke...
Keep GR moving: Modern mobility strategy designed to build stronger city
by (Andy Guy)
Submitted 06-09-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
The traffic congestion choking rival cities like Austin, Texas is no problem here in uber-accessible Grand Rapids. We cherish and celebrate the "get anywhere in 20-30 minutes" fact of West Michigan living. Our opportunity and...
NPO Showcase: Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition
by (GRTV)
Submitted 10-22-2014 under NONPROFITS
This segment of NPO Showcase features the Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition, a nonprofit working to make improvements to the Grand Rapids metro area to increase healthy and safe bicycling opportunities. Tom Tilma, Executive Director of the...
EatGR founder to raise money for Feeding America West Michigan
by (worldrenew)
Submitted 08-29-2014 under NONPROFITS
Two and a half years ago, Chris Freeman started noticing small neighborhood restaurants that he had never heard of and decided to try them. He discovered they were very good. He then started a Facebook group, EatGR, so he could share these...
Our beautiful city is more than just business
by (Annie)
Submitted 06-03-2014 under OPINION
Grand Rapids is in the news a lot lately. It has been highlighted as one of the best places to live in the U.S. As a city, we have a lot to offer; shopping, business opportunity, school, craft beer, etc… The people here are a unique...
Brian Schuurman: A Cyclist's Memoriam
by (mariah_kat)
Submitted 07-11-2013 under OPINION
Sadness, loss and unanswered questions stir in the Grand Rapids community after the sudden passing of Brian Schuurman, better known as Shurm. An avid cyclist and volunteer in the bike community, Shurm’s presence will be greatly missed. A...
Million Meal March raises $48K ahead of Saturday hike
by (Feeding America...)
Submitted 09-12-2012 under NONPROFITS
With the forecast for Saturday promising sun, Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank is heading into the Million Meal March Trail Hike having collected over $48,000 to feed struggling families. The Million Meal March is more than a fifth of the way...
The Spoke Folks: Cooperative biking community
by (shannoncunningham)
Submitted 03-22-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
When Jay Niewiek moved to Grand Rapids four years ago, he continued doing something that he had always done: riding his bicycle. Jay bikes for work, bikes for leisure, and bikes for play. In his time in Grand Rapids, Niewiek has started The Grand...
Adventure racing grows in Grand Rapids
by (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 01-10-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Last year Michigan Adventure Racing offered two urban adventure races. In 2012, they will put on nine new adventure, trail and bike races in the Grand Rapids area. Mark VanTongeren and his team of five adventure race aficionados had planned to...
Run, ride and see ArtPrize
by (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 10-02-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Too busy or too Type A for a leisurely stroll around ArtPrize? More concerned about working out than spending time with a work of art? With the Grand Rapids Urban Adventure Race on October 8, people can double dip: get a run in, ride their bikes and...