OWINGS MILLS, MD—The Maryland Cycling Classic, America’s top one-day professional cycling race, will be broadcast live and exclusively across the region by Maryland Public Television (MPT) on Saturday, September 6. The network will provide up to nine hours of live coverage on MPT-HD, its livestream, and the free PBS app. The broadcast will showcase the prestigious race, which for the […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is proposing new regulations that would allow pedal-assist electric bicycles, or e-bikes, on many of the state’s public trails. The move is aimed at increasing accessibility and enjoyment of Maryland’s public lands. The proposed regulations, published Friday in the Maryland Register, would permit Class 1 and Class 3 e-bikes on state trails where […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Metropolitan Council has been awarded a $30,800 grant from the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office to bolster its Bicycle Helmet Project, an initiative aimed at reducing bicycle-related injuries and fatalities in the region. The funding will allow BMC to purchase bicycle helmets for distribution during public outreach events. This project is a key component of […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Cycling Classic will make history on Saturday, September 6, 2025 by debuting a new 17.9-mile circuit course for both men’s and women’s professional races, held entirely within the city limits of Baltimore. The event marks the first time America’s top professional cycling race will feature men’s and women’s competitions on the same day. “We’re excited to welcome […]
CARNEY, MD—Ken Mihalyov, a science teacher at Pine Grove Middle School, is preparing for a grueling 329-mile journey across Maryland to raise funds for children battling cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Mihalyov will participate in the annual Maryland Trek, a weeklong event organized by local meteorologist Justin Berk, from August 3-9. The Maryland Trek, now in its 12th year, supports […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is launching an online survey and a series of virtual public meetings to gather feedback on improving safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users. This initiative aims to update the agency’s Vulnerable Road User (VRU) Assessment, a critical tool in enhancing road safety across Maryland. Vulnerable road […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The second annual Building Bridges Bike Ride will be held in Baltimore County in July. The event, presented by Save Our Young Baltimore, will be held at Woodlawn High School this year from 7:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 26, 2025. The Building Bridges Bike Ride is an opportunity for youth and community members to interact with first […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Lime, the world’s largest shared electric vehicle company, today announced Baltimore will be among the first cities in the world to officially launch its LimeBike, Lime’s newest e-bike model, following a successful pilot in select cities around the world in 2024. The news comes as Lime plans to launch more than 10,000 LimeGlider and LimeBike vehicles in nearly a […]