Posts Tagged ‘bicycle’
Greenway trail closer to completion as City Council approves funding
The Richmond City Council approved funding for construction of the Richmond-Ohlone Greenway Gap closure, further bolstering pedestrian and cyclist access in Richmond.
Read MoreMetal to masterpiece: Paragon Machine Works
Mark Norstad, the owner of Paragon Machine Works in south Richmond, says business remained stable as the economy faltered, thanks to a steady demand for bicycle parts. The small business, which sports a customized skull and cross bones logo, does work in titanium, steel, aluminum and plastics.
Read MoreRichmond organizations whip up bicycle fever with two-day event
Richmond’s Lincoln Elementary School playground and parking lot were turned into a Bike Fiesta Saturday, with scores of neighborhood bike riders and dozens of bicycling enthusiasts from throughout the city coming out to celebrate cycling. It was mild mayhem as bike-riding youngsters careened, sometimes on wobbly wheels, around the school grounds dodging bystanders and each other.
Read MoreCity gives bike helmets to youth, teaches safety
Richmond police officers passed out dozens of free bicycle helmets to children on a recent afternoon at Nevin Community Center, and educated them on safety procedures of riding a bicycle.
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