Safe Cycling Muncie

08/17/2026

https://mailchi.mp/dc2b7e177b2f/see-you-tomorrow Hey Neighbors! See you tomorrow at our regular monthly meeting.

06/05/2026

Check out this important info on e-bike and e-scooter safety from the Town of Yorktown.

The Town of Yorktown and the Yorktown Police Department are aware of not only the frustrations, but also the very real and valid safety concerns being expressed by community members regarding the increasing use of e-bikes and scooters throughout town.

Please know that our officers are actively engaging with riders throughout the community to address concerns, encourage safer behavior, provide guidance, and intervene when dangerous situations are observed. At this time, however, many of these riders are not currently violating existing ordinances, as this technology and its rapid adoption have outpaced many local regulations.

Town staff and the Yorktown Police Department are currently working to develop preliminary guidance, educational resources, and potential policy considerations to help provide clearer expectations for riders, parents, motorists, and the community as a whole. We ask for patience as those conversations continue.

Parents and guardians carry a vital responsibility in this conversation. E-bikes can be very dangerous when operated near roadways and pedestrians. Parents MUST ensure that children understand and follow basic traffic safety expectations before using these devices: obey all traffic signs and signals, remain aware of their surroundings, no weaving through traffic, never enter roadways without looking and yielding appropriately, and stay off phones or other distracting devices while riding.

Drivers on roadways, everyone should remain alert and aware. Safety always begins with attentiveness and caution from drivers of motor vehicles. While riders also have a responsibility to operate safely and responsibly, unsafe or unpredictable riding behavior does not remove the obligation for motorists to remain cautious and aware when encountering potentially hazardous situations, environments, or individuals near or on roadways.

We appreciate the community continuing to communicate concerns and observations as we work toward practical and balanced solutions. Additional information and updates will be shared as soon as possible.

06/03/2026

Get out on your bike and celebrate!

Wednesday is World Bicycle Day! 🚲

Around the world, bicycles provide a simple, affordable and efficient form of sustainable transport. They are powerful tools for taking climate action, promoting health and well-being, expanding access to education, and much more.

This Bicycle Day, let’s pedal towards a healthier and more sustainable future for all!

06/02/2026

Sad news out of New York City today where an e-scooter and bicycle collision led to two deaths. There are calls for the passage of a City Council bill that would end the sale of e-bikes capable of going faster than 20 m.p.h.

Our City of Muncie leaders should consider what rules we need to put into place locally to keep our residents safe.

The collision on the Queensboro Bridge involved an e-scooter that is not legally allowed to be used on the streets of New York.

05/30/2026

Painted lines simply don't keep cyclists safe.

https://www.mysuncoast.com/2026/05/29/family-friends-honor-bradenton-cyclists-legacy-after-tragic-crash/?fbclid=IwdGRjcASIBEdjbGNrBIgEQGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHiUH_5JuDkhJPr-pqHWFzY6zKRx7Hf5Jk8RBRHQ9kBjQKG0fXozitPxqC5-M_aem_nBnfHo-meghushkDLIWclA

For Craig Prather, cycling remained a source of strength and healing.

05/23/2026

05/01/2026

It's National Bike Month! We hope you'll celebrate with us by riding your bike!

National Ride a Bike Day: Sunday, May 3
Ride to School Day: Wednesday, May 6
Bike to Work Week: Monday, May 11 – Sunday, May 17
Bike to Work Day: Friday, May 15

May is National Bike Month, promoted by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to…

04/10/2026

Congrats to Kirk's Bike Shop for being named the Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce's Member of the Month!

https://townepost.com/indiana/muncie/chamber-spotlight-jason-allardt-kirks-bike-shop/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ7mPFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF5UTR0d1k1Y1dxUTFETWZZc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlWkql1F_-Bp7DCDPUwcHmFWztEBlFjvRnZztOdZnfjMKxSl3aTg-Mrb3Mfg_aem_DoCFIyz_-NyEoSvVLXiVXw

Chamber Spotlight: Jason Allardt, Kirk’s Bike Shop For Jason Allardt, bicycles have always been more than transportation, they’re a way to connect people to their community. As owner of Kirk’s Bike Shop in downtown Muncie, Allardt has turned a lifelong passion for cycling into a welcoming hub ...