Trenton 365 All Things Biking in Trenton NJ

Trenton's Bike Culture is as diverse as the residents

Trenton Cycling Revolution is a non-profit that advocates for biking and pedestrian activity

We also have a give-away happening Monday November 2, 2020.

Passage Theatre Solo Flights presents Bicycle Face

BICYCLE FACE
Written and performed by Hannah Van Sciver
https://www.hannahvansciver.com/bicycle-face.html

On Sunday February 17th 2019 I attended the performance of Bicycle Face at Passage Theatre.

Trenton Cycling Revolution aka TCR coordinated a group rate and several members of the advocacy group rode bikes to the one person performance.

The full house was delighted by the efforts of Hannah Van Sciver who portrayed 3 characters each representing one of the following years; 1896, 2016 and 2136.

I was unfamiliar with the term "bicycle face" prior to the performance and appreciate the delivery of information from Hannah.  With fine timing and consistent energy Hannah addressed bits of history regarding women and biking. 

The ~50 minute performance finished with a Q and A session.

Trenton has a thriving biking culture with several residents using bicycles as a form of transportation.  In addition many people making up the diverse population of Trenton utilize biking for recreational, fitness and networking opportunities. 

https://www.trentoncycling.org/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_face

https://www.vox.com/2014/7/8/5880931/the-19th-century-health-scare-that-told-women-to-worry-about-bicycle

Several efforts are happening to promote biking in Trenton such as tours, bike lanes, parking areas and maintenance sites however we have a ways to go educating the masses about safety and infrastructure upgrades.

Trenton Cycling Revolution Tour of Trenton "Holy Rollin"

On Sunday July 9th, 2017 nine riders of various levels met in Downtown Trenton NJ at Mill Hill Park to start the planning process for the 2017 version of the Bike Tour of Trenton presented by the Trenton Cycling Revolution.

Trenton Cycling Revolution - TCR is a Biking advocacy organization with over 2 decades of service to New Jersey's Capital City.  As per the website the mission and goals are described as;

"To create a safe and healthy environment
for bicyclists in Greater Trenton
through education, engagement,
advocacy and promotion."

• Increase the number of people using bicycles as transportation.
• Create a safe environment for bicyclists.
• Provide security for bicycles.
• Improve the quality of the environment.
• Increase linkages between bicyclists, pedestrians and users of public transportation.
• Improve the health of individuals and families by providing opportunities for recreation.
• Provide opportunities for education and advocacy.
• Create a Master Plan for Bicycling.
• Pass a Complete Streets policy in Trenton.

2017 will mark the 21st ride presented by "TCR" which was founded by Lisa Kasabach.  Chair Wills Kinsley is once again leading the ride themed "Holy Rollin" which will take participants throughout the 4 Wards of Trenton visiting some of the active Faith Centers and historic buildings.

This years ride will be a bit longer than previous rides with early estimates at 18-20 miles in length with a tentative date of early October.

Have a listen to some audio from previous TCR interviews on the Trenton 365 Show.

https://soundcloud.com/trenton365/sets/biking-in-trenton-nj

Have a look at some images from our scouting ride which included visits to several faith centers, coffee at Trenton Coffeehouse and Roaster and fruit break at St. Josephs.