Progress in Motion: Equity & Inclusion in Shaker Heights

August 9, 2025 | 10am-12pm | Meet at Shaker Historical Society | REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Whether you’re a longtime resident or visiting for the first time, join the Shaker Historical Society this summer for an engaging look at the city’s complex racial history. Our 2025 Bike Shaker tour, Progress in Motion: Equity & Inclusion in Shaker Heights, offers an active and thoughtful introduction to local history while highlighting historically significant sites connected to racial equity and inclusion.

Led by experienced bicyclists, the tour will take place on Saturday, August 9 from 10:00am-12:00pm. Riders of all levels are welcome.

Helmets and signed waivers are required for all participants. The tour is capped at 20 participants with a minimum of 5 participants. A rain date will be scheduled if necessary. Tickets are $16 for adults and $6 for youth ages 17 and under. Shaker Historical Society and Ohio History Connection members can save 50% on tickets by contacting education@shakerhistory.org for a discount code.

Need a bike? We also have 8 adult-sized bikes available to borrow for FREE on this guided tour, but they must be selected during registration to ensure availability.

A Museums for All discount is available to those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits). Please email education@shakerhistory.org for more information.

Bike Rentals

Need a bike?

Beginning June 1, the Shaker Historical Society will offer eight adult-size bikes and helmets for rent on a first-come, first-served basis. Bikes may be picked up after 11:00am on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays and must be returned by 4:30pm on the same day.

The rental fee is $15 per bike per hour, or $10 per hour for Shaker Historical Society members*, for up to three hours. Payment is required in full before the rental begins and is non-refundable. A signed liability waiver is required, along with a valid driver’s license or government-issued ID, which the museum will hold until the bike is returned. A $200 fee will be charged for each bike not returned.

Please note that bike rentals are subject to staff availability, and the rental schedule may change depending on office hours. Bikes may be borrowed for free when participating in a Bike Shaker guided tour.

★ Rental Times

Wednesday: 11:00am-3:30pm Return by: 4:30pm

Thursday: 11:00am-3:30pm Return by: 4:30pm

Friday: 11:00am-3:30pm Return by: 4:30pm

★ Rental Rates

One Hour: $15 per bike ($10 for SHS members*)

Two Hours: $30 per bike ($20 for SHS members)

Three Hours: $45 per bike ($30 for SHS members)

*A valid Shaker Historical Society membership card must be presented at the time of rental to receive member rates.

★ Questions?

Email: education@shakerhistory.org

Call: 216-921-1201

Please note that SHS staff follows a partial work-from-home schedule. To speak with our educator, please call between 11:00am and 4:30pm, Wednesday through Friday.

Download Bike Shaker tour guides:

About Bike Shaker

Founded by the Shaker Historical Society in 2011 under the direction of Ann Cicarella, Bike Shaker is a guided bike tour program. Since its inception, Bike Shaker has been involved in advocacy with the City of Shaker Heights to encourage the painting of sharrows (shared lane markings) and the erection of signs to remind drivers that cyclists have the right to a full lane. Bike Shaker was also involved in a crowdfunded campaign to erect bicycle racks around the city and developed a public forum on Facebook to discuss all things bicycle. For several years, the Shaker Historical Society was the only nonprofit organization in Cleveland to ride in VeloSano beside the Cleveland Clinic.

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