Bike Your Neighborhood: Juneteenth Edition

Join us for a family friendly celebration of Juneteenth by bike. We will start at Amos Norwood Mini Park and ride through Buckeye, Larchmere, and Mt. Pleasant highlighting historic events and achievements of African Americans in Cleveland. This ride will be led by the Juneteenth Freedom Riders who have led annual rides in honor of this holiday since 2017.  

This will be an 8-10 mile bike ride at a casual pace. No riders will be left behind!

Reminders & What to Bring

• Wear your favorite Juneteenth gear or your favorite cultural athletic attire.

• In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather, we will notify registered riders and also post on all our social media channels.

• Sign the waiver prior to or at the ride 

• What to bring: beverage of choice to stay hydrated, a helmet, reflectors/lights, and your bike in good working condition. 

• We will have a bike pump on hand.

Join us for the final ride of the season with Slow Roll Cleveland. This casual social ride will be about 10 miles and will depart from Shaker Square in front of the CVS.

Free Bike Rentals: Arrive by 6:30 pm with a valid photo ID if you want to borrow a bike.

Please register and complete the ride waiver.

Join us for our second ride of the season! Our special guest will be a son of Mount Pleasant, City of Cleveland Mayor Bibb. We'll also be joined by filmmaker Eric D. Seals and his father Donnie Seals Sr. of the documentary film, Bike Vessel. Catch a free screening of the film on Friday, July 12 at 7pm (details here).

This will be a casual 8-mile ride starting and ending at Amos Norwood Park (see map). The park is located at the corner of Drexmore and E. 128th St. This is at the far west corner of the parking lot behind Dave’s Shaker Square. Ample parking is available. In advance of the ride, please make sure your bike is in good working condition and take a moment to do an ABC Quick Check in case you need a hand with repairs.

Free Bike Rentals: To borrow a bike, please arrive by 10:30 am with a valid photo ID. First come, first served.

Please register and complete the ride waiver.

The documentary film, Bike Vessel follows a father and son (ages 35 and 70) as they cycle from St. Louis to Chicago. Film director Eric D. Seals’ father almost died after three open-heart surgeries. However, 20 years later, he makes a miraculous health recovery after discovering his love for bicycling, bringing his son Eric along with him.

The film takes a hard look at the health disparities plaguing Black men, and the systemic racism that has elevated them to the lowest life expectancy and highest death rate of any other racial and ethnic group.

Part of the Health Equity Series sponsored by the Saint Luke's Foundation, join the City Club, Bike Your Neighborhood, and the Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival for a special film screening of Bike Vessel. Following the film, Donnie Seals will join a panel conversation about the documentary, health equity, and the transformative power of cycling.

This City Club of Cleveland event will take place at Atlas Cinemas Shaker Square.

Doors open at 6:45pm. The event begins at 7:00pm. Film screening starts at 7:15pm.
This is a FREE public event, but registration is required. Ticket includes free popcorn and a fountain drink. Walk-ins are welcome, and based on availability. Register today.