Bicyle Commuting in Northeast Ohio is about to get a whole lot easier

The OhioRideshare service, created by NOACA, is pleased to announce a new feature that has been added to the web site: a bicycle commuter matching service called OhioBikeBuddies. This new, free service works similarly to OhioRideshare:
 
Goto www.ohiobikebuddies.com

From the right side navigation bar, choose "Create Your Account Today!"

Begin by entering your name and contact information and then follow the prompts to: 

·          Enter your starting point and destination.
·          Indicate the days and times you work.
·          Indicate whether they would prefer a male or female bike buddy.
        

The site will then produce a map showing a suggested route from the beginning location to the work site, as well as the approximate locations of other bicycle commuters.

Potential bicycling buddies contact each other directly by e-mail, so their personal information remains confidential until they decide to reveal it.
 
If you are already registered on OhioRideshare for carpooling but want to try bicycle commuting with a bike buddy, simply log-in to OhioRideShare, click on "my page" and from the right side navigation bar, click on the 'Edit link" for Commute Days.  You will then be presented with the option to add the BikeBuddies program.

As bicyclists register and the database grows, the greater the likelihood riders will have of finding a bike buddy. So, be sure to check the site frequently.
 
Please tell your friends and neighbors about this new service, too! Ask them to register or get more information by logging onto OhioBikeBuddies.com or calling 1-800-825-RIDE.