Oct
10
2009
For people here, going on a bicycle is a bit like brushing your teeth
0 comments at 6:25 pm posted by Chris C
That bastion of cycling-love, Copenhagen, has announced its vision to become the world’s best city for cyclists, with a target of getting 50% of commuters using bicycles to get around.
Portland doesn’t want to be left in the dust, either: their bicycle plan calls to triple the existing bike lanes and paths to 930 miles over the next 20 years, with a ridership goal of 25%.
Edmonton has been significantly cutting back funding on its 10-year bike plan, a plan which, if fully-implemented, would likely have very strongly beneficial effects on cycling in the city. We’re currently sitting at around 1-2% of road share.
Write to your councillors: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Tell them that they need to start investing in our infrastructure. Copenhagen started in the 70s and 80s, and now they don’t have traffic jams. They’ve probably saved a lot of money on overpasses and interchanges, too.
How’s that for planning?
BikeWorks summer hours:
(effective June 1, 2010)
Monday-Thursday: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Saturday: 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Sunday (first, third and fifth of the month,
women and transgendered only): 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Sunday (all others): 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Closed on statutory holidays unless otherwise noted
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Saturday, July 31, 2010 - Monday August 2, 2010
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
EBC will be joining the Folk Fest Bike Parades (group rides) down to Gallagher Park. Giddy fun!
Thursday, August 12, 2010 - Sunday, August 22, 2010
10am-10pm
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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