Membership
Why Join?
Consider Biking has an incredible list of successes in the last few years. This has been driven by the passion and commitment of a few. However, we can't expect this to continue without the support of our cycling community as a whole. Our future lay in your hands. Now's the time to support Consider Biking…so we can continue the "in the trenches" advocacy work that allows you to "just ride."
There are over 130 peer organizations across the country, demonstrating a need for cycling advocacy groups. Many of these organizations have THOUSANDS of members, and benefit by the financial support, and the "body of cyclists" that stand behind them when they advocate for enhancements to cycling accommodation. The support for these cycling advocacy groups, is a primary reason that regions like Chicago, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Portland, Austin, Madison, and even Pittsburgh, are years ahead of Central Ohio in bike-friendliness! If we aspire to model the successes of (and compete with) these regions, we need your support now.
- Consider Biking works to give you more places to ride.
- Consider biking helps you enjoy bicycling more.
- Consider Biking makes it safer to ride. (education, share the road, etc)
- Consider Biking advocates for more investment in our trail system.
- Consider Biking provides encouragement for businesses to accommodate their cycling employees.
- Consider Biking offers the area's most comprehensive, compiled, resource of local cycling information. And….
- Membership period is 12 months and begins on the day you join (or renew).
- Many local shops offer Consider Biking members retail benefits (e.g. discounts):
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Location |
Benefit |
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Downtown |
- 15% discount off all Clothing and Shoes |
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Clintonville |
- 10% discount on all accessories |
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Gahanna |
- 10% discount on all accessories! |
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Dublin Clintonville Westerville |
- 10% off of the Following Non-Sale priced items: Car Carriers, Clothing, Components, Eye ware, Fitness Equipment, Home Repair / Tools, Shoes and Tires - 20% off of the Following Non-Sale priced items: Nutrition - 5% off of the Following Non-Sale priced items: Carriers, Strollers and Wheels - 50% off of all Non-Sale priced Repair Labor in our Service Department |
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Canal Winchester |
- 10% discount on all accessories! |
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Short North |
- 10% discount on all parts & accessories - $35 safety tune-up (regularly $45) |
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Easton Polaris Lane Ave. |
- Complimentary Roll “perfect fit” ($60 value) |
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Riverside Dr (In Garden Center) |
- 10% discount |
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Dublin New Albany Lane Ave. |
- 10% discount on all regularly priced parts, garments, and accessories - $10 discount on annual and comprehensive service packages |
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Westerville |
- 10% discount on all parts & accessories - 10% off MSRP on complete bikes |
Here is a list of the Member Benefits in a PDF printable format.
Consider Biking 2011 Membership Advantage Benefits
Your investment in Consider Biking will make Central Ohio a better place to bicycle. We've delivered success in the past; you can count on our success in the future.
Consider Biking provided leadership in these major successes:
- View our 2010 Accomplishments in this Video
- Launched the 2 by 2012 Bike Commuter Initiative – Sep 2010 Read more about our extensive 2010 Activities
- Secured LAB Bicycle Friendly Community Award for Columbus – May 2009
- Bike Suitability Map – Release May 2009
- Columbus Revised Traffic Code re: bicycles – Passed Dec.2008
- Columbus Mandatory Childhood Helmet Law – Passed July 2008
- Columbus Bicentennial Bikeways Plan – Passed May 2008
- Pedal Instead Bike Parking Valet – Founded 2006
- COTA Bus Racks – Installed 2005
- Ride of Silence – Founded 2004
Consider Biking, an Ohio 501c(3), was incorporated in 1991 as the Central Ohio Bicycle Advocacy Coalition, and is governed by a 12 member Board of Directors. Consider Biking is also a member of the Community Shares of Mid Ohio Workplace Giving federation and recognized by the Columbus Foundation.
Consider Biking Membership
(Good for 12 months)
| Member Level | per year * |
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| Individual | $30 |
| Family | $50 |
| Supporter | $100 |
| Organization | $250 |
| Advocate | $500 |
| Patron de Peleton | $1000 |
| Benefactor | $2500 |
| Student | $15 |
* 2nd Card provided for all levels except Individual and Student)
You can join in three ways:
- Go to our website and join online with a credit card.
- Mail a membership form to Consider Biking, 4041 N. High Street; #201; Columbus, OH 43214
- Join at one of our Bike Shop Retail Partners – read on below…
Please visit these partner bike shops to join Consider Biking!
- B1 – Downtown
- Baer Wheels – Clintonville
- Bicycle One – Gahanna
- Bike Source – 3 Stores – Clintonville, Sawmill, & Westerville
- Cyclist Connection – Canal Wichester
- Paradise Garage – Short North
- roll – 3 Stores – Easton, Polaris & Upper Arlington
- Trek Stores Columbus – 3 Stores – Upper Arlington, Sawmill, New Albany
- Westerville Bike Shop – Westerville
Find addresses for these Partner Bike Shops in our Resources Area. Visit these partner shops today, and support not only your local businesses…but, your local bike advocacy organization too!
