Dec
02
2009
Bikes Brought to the Olympics
0 comments at 10:05 pm posted by Jennifer Sargent
It seems that Canada wants to tax the Dutch for any bikes brought to the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. The taxman says they can bring the bikes into the country tax-free, so long as they take them away again. If the bicycles are donated to charity then they will have to pay taxes. The Dutch were hoping to promote cycling as a healthy lifestyle choice during the Olympics, sporting the banner, “Go Green, Go Dutch, Go Bike.”
You can read an article about the bikes from the Globe and Mail here.
And you can listen to a 2-minute report about the bike tax on tonight’s edition of CBC Radio’s As It Happens:
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Heritage Days is car-free!
Bike down to Heritage Days, lock up at EBC’s free bike parking (2 on site), and enjoy the many delicious foods and festivities from around the world.
Thursday, August 5, 2010 and Friday, August 6, 2010
various
Folk Fest Bike Parades
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EBC at the Fringe Theatre Festival
EBC bike tune-up station on Saturdays and bike parking everyday. Yes, we’d love you to volunteer to help!
Friday, August 13, 2010
7pm-9pm
The Kickstand Circus - Cruiser Nite
The Kickstand Circus is a group of people who understand that only a cruiser is truly made for cruising, that sometimes style is more important than speed, and that no amount of “aftermarket cool” will turn your fixie into a cruiser. You can only ride a cruiser bike on a cruiser nite. If this makes sense, you’re part of the Kickstand Circus.
Saturday, August 15, 2010
1pm-4pm
Ride-Walk-Run for Celiac’s
Join us for the race, entertainment, gluten-free food and refreshments… and prizes too!
Saturday, August 21, 2010
9am-5pm
Bicycle tour of community gardens
See the bounty that is growing at 7 community gardens.
Friday, August 27, 2010
7pm-9pm
The Kickstand Circus - Cruiser Nite
The Kickstand Circus is a group of people who understand that only a cruiser is truly made for cruising, that sometimes style is more important than speed, and that no amount of “aftermarket cool” will turn your fixie into a cruiser. You can only ride a cruiser bike on a cruiser nite. If this makes sense, you’re part of the Kickstand Circus.
Friday, September 3, 2010 - Monday September 6, 2010
various
Bike to the Symphony Under the Sky
A diverse line-up of orchestral concerts that span everything from Bach to Billy Joel! EBC will be on-site with bike parking 
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