Author: Susan Schechter

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Bikes Count

April is for counting bikes! This is the third year of counting bicycle traffic in the Lafayettes. 2019 counts begin April 16 at 21 spots from 7:00 to 9:00 am or from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Plan to count on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday if the weather is decent for cycling. If that is not possible you may count Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday of the following week. Thursday, April 25 is the final day to count.

Please sign up to count.

Volunteers receive a $30 gift card to one of the local bike shops in recognition of their service!
Bikes Count is a partnership between Bicycle Lafayette and the Area Plan Commision and is sponsored by:
Lafayette   |    West Lafayette   |    Tippecanoe County
Arconic   |   Evonic  |   IU Health
Hodson’s Bay  |  Virtuous Cycles
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Taking Stock

Bicycle Lafayette is focused on improving the experience of cyclists in Tippecanoe County through education and advocacy. When getting better is our primary goal, we sometimes lose track of the assets we enjoy.  Tippecanoe County has some nice things happening.

Within the county we have miles of bike lane, hiking/biking trails and roads with sharrows to serve utility and recreational cyclists.   2017 brought the first cyclotrack to our county as part of the State Street project.  Myers pedestrian bridge provides an off road river crossing.  Look for a map of bicycle infrastructure, a high priority for 2018.

A number of local governmental groups plan cycle infrastructure and support in Tippecanoe County.

  • Bike Walk Greater Lafayette is a countywide board that  brings together representatives from the cities, Purdue and the Area Plan Commision to target safety and education.
  • West Lafayette Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee advises the West Lafayette City Council.
  • Lafayette is launching a Bike and Pedestrian Committee.

Local cycle organizations enrich culture on two wheels.

There are two dedicated bike shops  in the county,  Virtuous Cycles in Lafayette sells new and used cycles and accessories as well as repairs and offers Sunday ‘Open Stand’ to teach bicycle maintenance.  Hodson’s Bay in West Lafayette provides cycling and fitness equipment and maintenance.  Both shops are great sources of information about local cycling.

Where do we go from here?  That is the rest of the story.