Monthly Archives: October 2009

“Bike-There” directions coming to Google Maps

Check out this article from the Christian Science Monitor – what fantastic news!  ‘Bike there’ directions coming to Google Maps Google is adding bike paths to its online mapping tool, and expects to make biking directions available “soon.” By Andrew … Continue reading

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Ride Safely

Here are some simple rules of the road, courtesy of MyBikeLaw.com.  Always ride in the direction of traffic – this means please don’t go the wrong way down a one-way street.  Not only is it illegal and dangerous, it upsets … Continue reading

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Biking the Ravenel Bridge at Sunrise

Charleston’s Biking Community was thrilled when, due to the efforts of our advocacy groups, the City agreed to build a ped/bike lane over the new Cooper River Bridge. We are thankful for a million reasons, and here’s one of them…

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Advocacy

We want to thank everyone for submitting their votes for bike lanes on Maybank Hwy!  The turnout was incredible and inspirational – and says much about what Charleston Metro Area citizens want for their futures. The poll is now closed, … Continue reading

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Welcome to the new Bike Charleston site!

Here we are – a group of many getting together to make a central site to provide information on all things bike related in Charleston.

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Bike Shops

There are so many great bike shops in the Charleston area. Each carries multiple brands and styles – from the beach cruiser to the fancy road bike. Here is a list by area or just click on the icon in … Continue reading

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Bike-Friendly Businesses & Neighborhoods

Bike-Friendly Businesses While the League of American Bicyclists has an official Bike-Friendly Business program, (click here for their scorecard at a glance that includes things like bike parking, showers for employees etc…)  Charleston is making inroads.  So here is a … Continue reading

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Bike Civics

Local Government & Transportation Agencies City of Charleston The City of Charleston is working on many bicycle-related projects and transportation improvements.  There are many ways for people to get involved in bicycle planning and promotion activities through the City.  A … Continue reading

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Events

Here is our community events page-a compilation of all bike-related events from every group in town. If you know of a biking event and don’t see it on here – please send us some info!

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Organizations

Bike Charleston is a website for all things biking in Charleston.  If you want to know about anything related to bikes, whether it be where to buy a great beach cruiser, what the City has planned for bike lane improvements, … Continue reading

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