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Arne Elias relationships with each other in a rid- Bike Day in Canada is not a race – it’s ing environment. Whether riding with a meeting. The first annual Bike Day in Can- a councillor from a small village or the There is strong evidence that ada, organized by Canada Bikes in federal minister of health, we want to is the single best way to make transpor- WE CYCLE partnership with independent cycling develop positive relationships with our tation healthy and efficient – and fun. leaders, organizations and government political leaders and assistance to ap- The message of the great value of cy- representatives, will be held on Mon- propriately connect with government cling to us as individuals and as a pub- day, May 26th, in different locations staff. Cycling policy and funding re- lic good must be more deeply com- across the country. The headline ride, quires a sea change in support. municated to our federal, provincial Bike Day on the Hill in , led So far there are BC rides planned and municipal governments so we can by MP John Weston, has attracted cy- in Victoria, Parksville – Qualicum and work with them to create world-class clists and federal legislators since 2012. various metro Vancouver locations. and programs in MPs, Senators and other government Because it’s the first year we expect a every part of Canada. leaders will join cycling enthusiasts modest number of rides but it’s the in a high profile event promoting the intention of the organizing groups to importance of cycling in Canada as a grow the event every year. If you can’t For details of local Bike Day in Canada healthy, affordable and environmen- organize a ride this year you can co- events happening on May 26th, 2014, go to: tally friendly form of physical activity, brand an existing ride or plan ahead for http://canadabikes.org/activities/bike-day- transportation and tourism and iden- next year. Canada Bikes has asked ride in-canada or Follow Canada Bikes on tifying cycling infrastructure as a na- organizers to video and photograph Twitter and tweet about Bike Day in tional issue. rides so that we can feature one ride in Canada:@canada_bikes (hashtag: “The publication for The whole idea behind Bike Day Canada in the media this year – after #bikedayincanada). Bike Day in Canada passionate pedallers” in Canada is to bring political leaders May 26 –and perhaps spotlight several is a non-partisan initiative with support together with cycling leaders and the rides in future years. from members of all political parties and WeCycle is a newspaper magazine public in a unifying riding experience Texas Senator Rodney Ellis, a po- Canada Bikes, the national voice for com- dedicated to the cycling commuter, – on the same day – across Canada. litical champion for cycling in the US, muter, touring and recreational cycling. their families and organizations. Not only does this highlight cycling often said that when he wants to have We believe this demographic is and create a national day for cycling, a good meeting, rather than sit in his made of people who care about it provides an opportunity for cycling office, he has his meeting on a ride. We their environment, their food and political leaders to begin to forge can start with one day to get together. and local economy.

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- 3 - Bike to School 2014 Bodes Biggest Bike to School Week Yet

Unless you’re a parent or teacher so much sense, and would be easy to meet after school to ride home.” of school-aged children, you may not do,” said Gray. “Most kids would love “Even after the bell rang in the know about the ‘junior’ version of Bike to bike every day, especially because morning and at lunch, parents and stu- to Work Week that happens each spring. they’re learning about active transpor- dents were able to make sure their rides Bike to School Week is one of the high- tation, healthy living and the environ- were safe. Now our two tiny bike racks lights of HUB’s Bike to School pro- ment. And many already have a bike! can’t accommodate what has become a gram, supported by municipalities and The schools were just missing a way to growing population of school cyclists at corporate sponsors across Metro Van- connect with parents and kids, and sup- Hudson - bikes are being locked up to couver to teach kids, teachers, school port that first bike trip to school, which anything metal that can be found!” administrators and parents about the is where Bike to School Week came in.” By end of week, every single class health, social, environmental and (most Now in its fifth year, Bike to School turned in a participation form, trans- Paris rides to school regularly on her unicycle. A fun way importantly) FUN benefits of cycling. Week is catching on more than ever forming what had once been a question to get to school... and entertaining for onlookers to watch! There is a year round HUB Bike to before. One such example is Henry mark on the school’s event calendar into School program providing bike instruc- Hudson, the ‘little red brick school’ at a true, measurable success, something Work Week events. “We had over 80% tion for various age and skill levels, such Cornwall and Cypress in Vancouver that bound the kids, teachers and par- participation from our youngest grades, as in Surrey where all grade 4-5s are re- where, in their words, the event was ents together in a triple-win. K to grade 2. If kids learn to love biking ceiving cycling skills training. HUB Bike once only tolerated, due in part to Lynn Valley Elementary in North now, numbers in the higher divisions to School Week is a highlight in the year the variable weather conditions, low Vancouver is another great example of will only keep going up!” to celebrate child/youth cycling and participation, and lack of motivation the change triggered by Bike to School HUB and Gray in particular see 2014 motivate more of it. The event week is for parents and kids to dive right in. But Week. In 2013, 37% of the 328 children as yet another watershed year for Bike run in cooperation with HASTe BC as last year, “Bike to School Week rocked biked to school during that year’s event. to School. “It could be because more an annual free event. at Hudson!” But it was what happened after kids are growing up knowing about this The objective is to support schools’ “We had posters and stickers, a that turned some heads. After Bike to event and carrying these good cycling efforts to encourage kids and their par- Biker’s Breakfast on the Monday of School Week was over, the school’s bike habits forward into their post-second- ents to bike to school when possible, Bike to School Week, on-site safety racks were consistently full. At a capac- ary and professional lives, talking about rather than driving, using free registra- checks, and an instructional session ity of 50 bikes, it represents 15% of the how great it was to other parents,” she tion and trip tracking tools, posters, on safe biking,” said Chantal Minten, student population, or more than three said. “Or it could be due to the success stickers, prizes and fun events. member of the Henry Hudson PAC. times the proportionate representation of our workshops, or Bike to Work This year, HUB Bike to School Pro- “There was nothing but incentive to get of cycling among all modes of trans- Week, or even something else,” And gram Manager Scout Gray expects to on your bike and ride.” portation in Metro Vancouver. then, with a smile on her face, “We’ll hit a high water mark for school partici- “Friends showed each other their “It was amazing to see people contin- figure that out on June 1st - right now, pation, which last year numbered over bikes and talked about how they rode ue with this new mode of school trans- we have a lot to do!” Bike to School 60 schools across Metro Vancouver. across the . Siblings were portation after the week was done,” said Week runs May 26-30. “Many children are in neighbour- figuring out how they could lock their Barb Towns, one of the parents at Lynn For more information, visit bikehub.ca/btsw. hoods where biking to school makes bikes up together and how they would Valley Elementary supporting Bike to Regional Trasnportation Plan Investment in All Ages Cycling Networks Badly Needed

Richard Campbell cost $10 million. At least $40 million not be used as well as they could be by Highway 1 Project and the proposed has been invested in the Central Valley residents and tourists. Short sections of new Massey Crossing. Cycling is a transportation bargain Greenway and more is needed for up- bike paths that vanish at busy intersec- Currently, TransLink’s budget only for both individuals and government. grades. The Burrard Cornwall improve- tion or don’t connect with major desti- contains around $2 million per year Compared to the billions for a new ments were $6 million. nations will attract few people. for cycling. Even when this money is bridge or transit line, bike paths are re- Until people of all ages and abili- Rough estimates put the cost of cre- matched by municipalities, it is nowhere ally inexpensive. Still, it is not free. High ties can easily travel to anywhere from ating all ages and abilities networks in near enough to complete the cycling quality cycling facilities separated from anywhere on a network of connected communities around the region at nearly network within our lifetimes. traffic do cost money. The cycling and bike paths, separated lanes or low traffic $1 billion. A fair amount of money but TransLink’s Regional Transportation walking path on the Canada Line bridge streets, the bike routes already built will only third of the cost of Port Mann/ Strategy Strategic Framework States: - 4 - “For decades, the region has called eral and Provincial Governments, they prove to be a great investment for are even naming the bike routes after for priority for walking and cycling, but should provide matching funding for TransLink and the region. By enabling the transits lines they parallel. the level of investment has not always cycling as well. A regional contribution more people to walk and cycle to tran- The Mayors Council is currently reflected that commitment. Early and of around $34 million per year would sit, ridership revenue will increase and drafting a regional transportation plan significant investment will now be re- be reasonable. there will be more space on buses for which will likely form the basis of the quired to complete walkway and bike- The good news is that many of the those who can’t or choose not to cycle. transportation package in the upcoming way networks with a particular focus cycling and walking routes to transit sta- Cycling can ease demand on busy referendum. Please email your Mayor on traffic-protected bikeways in Urban tions are also important links in the re- transit routes delaying the need for and Council encouraging them to sup- Centres and other areas of high cycling gional cycling network. The BC Parkway, costly upgrades enabling funding to be port more funding for cycling and walk- potential.” which needs a lot of work, provides cy- used on other transit priorities. For ex- ing networks ($34 million per year) to Cycling friendly jurisdictions spend cling and walking access to many Expo ample, improvements to the BC Park- supported by increased funding for cy- much more on cycling. For example, Line stations in Surrey, New Westmin- way, Central Valley Greenway and other cling education and promotion ($3 mil- the Netherlands invests around $40 ster, and Vancouver. The badly routes connecting East Van to Down- lion per year would be great). List im- per person per year or $100 million per needed connection along United Blvd town could relieve demand on the busi- provements that are needed in your area year. As many of the benefits of - cy will connect Coquitlam and PoCo to est section of the Expo Line. London is to highlight where the regional funding cling including health care costs savings Braid Station. planning on investing billions in cycling is needed. and cycling tourism accrue to the Fed- Improving these connections should to reduce crowding on the Tube. They More at: http://wp.me/p3bwI9-8F Ride to Conquer Cancer

During one epic weekend on June members, provided the highest quality 14th and 15th, thousands of people will safety and medical services, overnight unite to cycle over 200 kilometers as part camping, and numerous other amenities of history in the making. As the largest to ensure the experience is memorable cycling fundraiser in B.C history, The for all involved. Ride to Conquer Cancer Presented by After starting in Vancouver, cyclists Silver Wheaton benefiting the BC Can- will follow The Ride route out of met- cer Foundation is a powerful movement ropolitan Vancouver as the urban land- – one of hope, healing, celebration, and scape gradually gives way to broad, lush optimism, powered by an increasingly valleys and rolling farmlands. With pit popular mode of transportation. Each stops along the way, cyclists finish day year, The Ride draws thousands of one with a special afternoon and eve- riders, crew members, volunteers, and ning of entertainment and socializing at brings together communities of survi- a fully equipped overnight camp. New vors, cyclists, and supporters who train for 2014, Riders can now choose from and fund raise in order to participate in four route options, which include the the annual two-day, 200 km Ride from opportunity to turnaround and finish Vancouver to Seattle. With 2,642 riders back in Vancouver or continue down to raising $10.4-million for The BC Cancer the finish line Seattle. It is at each finish Foundation in 2013, the Ride has raised line that the true community spirit of over $50-million in five years for the BC The Ride to Conquer Cancer is expe- part not far from their hearts and minds. cer Agency’s research engine running, Cancer Foundation in support of life- rienced. With enthusiastic family mem- With one in three British Columbians all participants and supporters of The saving research and enhancements to bers, friends, and supporters waiting for being diagnosed with cancer in their Ride to Conquer Cancer are partners in care in B.C since its inception in 2009. them, Riders cycle in through this finish lifetime, participants in The Ride come discovery, helping to achieve the vision Not just for athletes or extreme cy- line knowing they have accomplished from all walks of life and many have of a world free from cancer. The 2014 cling enthusiasts, The Ride to Conquer something truly remarkable. With been directly impacted or are currently Ride to Conquer Cancer will build on Cancer is for anyone who wants to chal- cheers, tears and an endless supply of dealing with cancer. the tremendous momentum that has al- lenge themselves for a great cause. All smiles, those who have experienced the This incredible event is changing the lowed for major advances in cancer care participants are provided with a cycling 200 kilometre-plus journey over the last cancer landscape and patients are ben- here in our province. All who take part training calendar to ensure that even the two days come together in a remarkable efiting from improved radiation thera- can take great pride in knowing that all most beginner cyclists are on the right showing of community spirit and hope- py and chemotherapy because of new of the groundbreaking research is tak- track to successfully crossing the finish ful optimism for the future. knowledge uncovered in part thanks ing place in our very own backyard. line. Once signed up, participants raise a With every stroke of their pedals, to millions raised by The Ride to Con- To register for this year’s event or to donate, minimum of $2,500 and are supported participants in The Ride to Conquer quer Cancer. With the thousands of visit www.conquercancer.ca or call by hundreds of volunteers and crew Cancer have their inspiration for taking cyclists the fuel that keeps the BC Can- 1-888-771-2453. - 5 - Paths, Rails, and Trails: Biking Bliss in

By Catherine Frechette

Kelowna is seriously bike-friendly. There are over 240 km of bike lanes all around Kelowna. The trails and sur- rounding mountains are full of adven- ture, here are just a few ideas. Easy Rider: Pedal the Mission Creek Greenway, which is a 17.5 km long trail along Mission Creek from Lakeshore Drive out to Gallagher’s Canyon. There are many entry points along the Gre- enway where you can begin your pedal, including Lakeshore Drive, Gordon Drive, Benvoulin, Springfield, Holly- wood Road South, and others. I recently rode on the greenway and met 3 fit and fun-loving ladies from Vancouver who asked me to take their picture. They were riding along, banter- ing back and forth, and told me that they never miss an opportunity to ride this path when they are in Kelowna. Imag- ine that! Let’s say you’re a guest at one of our hotels like the Manteo Resort, the Hotel Eldorado, or even the Delta Grand downtown. You want some ex- ercise. All you’ve got to do is rent a bike ride that will really leave an impression? from the Central Okanagan. They build The skinny is this: you just show and you can ride from your hotel onto Head up to the Myra Canyon. This is a and maintain trails, and are advocates up at the parking lot of Cyclepath on the Mission Creek Greenway, and ride spectacular 22 km bike trail that incor- of the sport in every respect. You’ll find Tuesday evenings at 6:30, figure out for 35 km. on this beautiful, safe, level, porates 18 trestle bridges and 2 tunnels. them out on the trails, in the bike shops, what level of ride you want to go on, and tranquil path. It’s part of the Kettle Valley Railway, at the bike parks and in the pub post- and you’ve got a group that you can ride As a side note, there are many places now part of the . ride. with. The best part is that everyone is that you can rent bikes. You can even It’s a ride that will definitely impress in Lots of the bike shops have their welcome, and participation is free. If rent e-bikes, which are electric bikes terms of the sheer beauty, vistas, and own evening group rides that any- you’re looking to ride the trails locals to give that extra little boost and help railroad history. one can participate in. One example is know, this is a perfect way to do it. cyclists up those hills. Cycle to winery Mountain biking: There’s a really Cyclepath in Kelowna. Cyclepath has Biking is a great way to see a place. bike rides along our Kelowna Wine strong and active mountain biking com- Tuesday evening rides and one of their You get to catch details about a city, Trails? No problem! To find bike rental munity in Kelowna with tons of trail favourite areas is the Myra-Belleview find places of great beauty, and increase locations, just ask the friendly staff at options and levels. The group Mountain Park with its extensive network of trails your quality of life. Time to get out Tourism Kelowna by calling 1-800-663- Bikers of the Central Okanagan (MT- that can accommodate every type of there! 4345 or check out our website at www. Bco) have fantastic trail information rider. Beautiful setting, camaraderie, tourismkelowna.com. on their website. This group represents challenge, exercise – all the ingredients Myra Canyon: Are you looking for a mountain bikers of every discipline for a really great ride.

hoodooadventures.ca , 250 490 6084 - 6 - Paths, Rails, and Trails: Biking Bliss in Kelowna Ride calendar 2014 Krause Berry Farms. On the evening of ploring some of Richmond’s on-street to learn the skills required to ride in a Event Saturday, June 7, join us for our annual and off-street bike routes. Bike check at group, get comfortable on their bike and themed dinner and dance! 9:30 am. Long ride (24.5 km) leaves at simply have fun. The pace is approx. 10:00 am. Short ride (9 km) leaves at 20km/hour and the ride is a no-drop listings 2014 MEC Bikefest North Shore 11:00 am. Reconvene for refreshments ride so no one is left behind. Location: Inter River Park. 1301 Lil- and raffle prize draw. looet Rd, , BC. MEC Touring Meet-up Ride Thursday June 5 Time: 10:00am-6:00pm Thursday June 12 Location: MEC Vancouver. 130 W You can try out gear, test ride a new FFF Broadway. Ride to the WISE bike, browse exhibitors’ booths, score Location: Science World gazebo Time: 9:30am Location: Trout Lake Park gravel deals at the MEC Bikeswap, or learn Time: 6:00pm This ride is open to all types of riding baseball field. skills at a bike clinic. There’ll also be Fahrrad Film Farm Join the rooster to a levels who want a challenging workout Time: 6:30pm bike races, performers, entertainment, leisurely Fahrrad fahren to a farm for a but are not a competitive road cyclist. Join us for a ride - just far enough to get food vendors, beer garden and kids’ collective film viewing. This ride is all about a scenic ride thirsty for beer.... This ride will end at activities. around the city that will give you a good the WISE Lounge for the Membership Bike Rides Society Appreciation event where members Sunday morning workout. Location: Dude Chilling Park. Logan’s Run Scavenger Hunt will a free beer tasting from Mill

Location: Patterson SkyTrain Station, St Brewing and Parallel 49. Time: 8:00pm 2014 MEC Bikefest North Shore grassy spot to the northwest of the Bike Rides Society is about having a Location: Inter River Park, North Van- station. Ride Till the Crows Come Home (Full great time. We’re in Vancouver to get couver. people together to ride bikes and have Time: Meet at 12 noon, hunt starts Moon) at 1:00pm! Time: 10:00am-4:00pm some fun. Casual ride. Location: Clark Park, NE corner on Shotgun start at 1:00 - every man, See June 7th. the mound.

woman and baby for themselves! Or Time: 7:00pm Seawall Summer Cycles teams up to 3 if that’s yer speed. Starting with a BBQ and then go east Friday June 6 Location: Rowing Club, 450 Stanley on the Central Valley Greenway to Still Park Drive along seawall. Creek in Burnaby. About 5km. Riders DIY Soundbike Ride Vol. 3 feat. Free- Ride to Proops Time: 10:00am should bring food for the BBQ. style Focus Group Location: Trout Lake Park, gravel Led by a Firefighter cycling around the Location: Olympic Village Square. baseball field. Time: 5:30pm globe for charity. I train weekends cy- Bike Rides Society Time: 6:30pm cling and love to cycle with or introduce Location: Dude Chilling Park. The return of the funtastic DIY Sound- Join us for a leisurely ride from Trout Lake to Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam cyclists to the sport of cycling on our Time: 8:00pm bike show and tell ride!!! All DIY bike See June 5th. (about 20km) where we will go see Seawall. Approx 2 hours. sound systems are welcome. Join us for our third year as we invite YOU to bring Greg Proops and Ryan Stiles be hilari- ous on a couch. your original BIKE + AUDIO creations Tuesday June 10 Friday June 13 on a friendly ride/hip hop jam/dance party. The Night Riders Children of The Night Sunday June 8 Location: Vancouver Convention Cen- Location: Kickstand, 1739 Venables. Time: 8:15pm. Meet at 8:13 Leave Midnight Mystery West Point Cycles - Social Ride ter at 8:43 Location: 38 Blood Alley Square. Location: West Point Multisport. Time: 7:45pm, roll hard at 8pm sharp. The Vampire Critical Mass. A monster Time: 11:30pm Time: 8:00am Organized fixed ride & Rogue City- filled night of blood, guts and house See you in your dream. This ride is great for anyone looking drome training crew. music. Come dressed as your favourite for a good time on the road and non- monster, villain or real life tyrant. competitive atmosphere. The ride Saturday June 7 Bike To Drum travels at a “conversational pace” that Location: Science World gazebo. is generally flat or rolling and the pace West Point Cycles Group Training Time: 4:00pm Saturday June 14 is approx. 25km/hour. The duration is Ride Musical bike ride around the sea wall approx. 3 1/2 hours. Location: West Point Multisport to drum circle at 3rd beach. West Point Cycles Group Training Time: 8:00am Ride If you are planning to ride a Fondo, a MEC NVAN Meet-up Road Ride Location: West Point Multisport. Location: MEC North Vancouver. charity ride or just looking to keep up Wednesday June 11 Time: 8:00am with the group, this ride offers a faster Time: 9:00am See June 7th. pace and longer distance. The ride is Like to ride? So do we! Rides are open generally 3 to 4 hours long and the to all cyclists with road bikes who can VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides 2014 MEC Bikefest Vancouver pace is approx. 25 to 30km/hour. maintain a minimum speed of 20km/ Location: , meet at west Location: Athlete’s Village Plaza on . 1 Athletes Way. hr and are comfortable riding in traffic. side. Scotiabank MS Bike Tour, Fraser Val- Typical rides will be 2-3 hrs. No-drop Time: 5:30pm Time: 10:00am ley Grape Escape rides = No rider left behind. Weekly fast, but friendly 20-50km ride You can try out gear, test ride our range of bikes, browse exhibitors’ booths, Location: Coast Hotel, 20393 Fraser around the edges of Vancouver. score deals at the MEC Bikeswap, or Hwy, Langley, BC., casino parking lot. Island City Bike Tour learn a range of new skills at our clinics Location: Thompson Community West Point Cycles - Beginners Ride Time: 9:00am and talks. There’ll also be guided bike Centre. Location: West Point Multisport. Cyclists spend 2 days pedaling through rides, entertainment, food vendors, and Time: 9:30am Time: 6:00pm the scenic Fraser Valley visiting award kids’ activities. Free, family-oriented guided rides ex- This ride is a great ride for beginners winning wineries and the ever-popular Flow Bike Camps Park Sessions Join East Van Bike Polo for some be- Location: Inter River Bike Park, North ginner-friendly, non-contact, casual 3rd Annual Hammock Ride HUB Cycling - President’s Ride Vancouver, by the baseball diamonds. pick-up games at the bike polo court in Location: Grandview Park, SE corner, Location: plaza out front of Nat Bai- Time: 10:00am-1:00pm Grandview Park. Will provide mallets, across from Turks coffee. ley Stadium. Learn some new skills from the experi- nets, balls, and a loaner polo bike or Time: 7:00pm Time: 11:45am. departing at 12pm enced instructors at Flow Bike Camps two. BYO-Hammock and come with us as we sharp and try them out in the bike park and explore some of the best hanging spots HUB Cycling is holding their 17th An- on nearby trails! in Vancouver. Snacks to share are wel- nual General Meeting in Richmond. Monday June 16 come. Ride distance less than 10 km, HUB ‘s President will lead the ride from Vancouver Wheelmen Monthly Vin- easy pace. Vancouver’s Nat Bailey Stadium to the tage Cruiser Ride Monkeys on Bikes BCIT Aerospace Technology Campus. Location: Angry Birds (Olympic Vil- Location: Mt Pleasant Park. Meet by lage Birds) meet outside of Legacy the community garden. Thursday June 19 Bowtie Brewery Tour Liquor Store. Time: 7:00pm Location: McSpadden Park. Victoria Time: 12:00pm Ride some bikes then climb some Gears & Queers Drive and 5th Ave. Bring out your old gold to ride vintage things. Cycle between three climbable Location: Kickstand, 1739 Venables Time: 2:00pm with us! All are welcome, but bicycles locations and stop at each one for a St. Get yourself a dope-ass bowtie to wear 1974 and older are preferred! Slow roll. beverage before cycling on to the next. Time: 7:00pm. Meet at 7pm. Ride and let’s go sample some beer. More of a social than a pedal, but lots of Monkey business is strongly encour- at 7:30pm. banter, lots of laughs and a chance to aged. Think that bikes and queer culture are A Summer Solstice Ride discuss your ride! rad? Well, then this might be the ride Location: Pat’s Pub. 403 East Hast- Pink Floyd the Sea Wall (4th for you! Dress your best and bring your ings Street. Annual!) World Naked Bike Ride - Vancouver friends. The ride will be approx 1 hour Time: 5:00pm Location: Sunset Beach. 1204 Beach Location: Big Birds at Olympic Vil- and we will end up at Crab Park for some Start off from Pat’s Pub and then roll Ave. lage. music, games & beverages. westwards towards Spanish Banks on Time: 12:00pm. Meet at noon, ride Time: 8:30pm. Meet at 8:30 pm, ride this ‘Longest Day Of The Year’ (approxi- at 2pm at 9 pm sharp! Bike Rides Society mately) ride! Join tens of thousands of happy naked In 1979 Pink Floyd released an album Location: Dude Chilling Park. cyclists in the greatest celebration of called “The Wall”. 35 years later a Time: 8:00pm human powered happiness the world group of elevated individuals will bike See June 5th. Sunday June 22 has ever seen. Body painting and per- the Sea Wall during the entirety of the formances before the ride and a picnic album which is 1 hour and 21 minutes. Ride Don’t Hide Ride ends at 3rd beach where we shall afterwards. Friday June 20 Location: Swangard Stadium, Burn- enjoy music and beverages until you aby. feel like leaving. Deas Island Bike Camping Carnival Candy Ride & Picnic Time: 8:00am. 60K starts at 8 am,

Location: Trout Lake Park. 3350 Vic- Location: Crab Park. 101 E Water- 10K and 20K start at 10 am. toria Drive, South end of the park. front Road. Follow the Music. A community bike ride, not race, for Tuesday June Time: 4:00pm 17 Time: 6:45pm riders of all ages and abilities (10, 20,

Bike to Deas Island Park in Delta and Electro-Swing, Circus themed ride! and 60k routes) hosted by the Canadian Hot and Spicy Ride camp overnight. 30 km each way. $5/ Crawl through downtown to English Mental Health Association (CMHA). The person to camp. Bring your own camp- Location: Grandview Park, meet at Bay, for a potluck style picnic and goal is strengthening and supporting ing gear. the cenotaph. groovy dance party on the grass above the mental health of women and their Time: 7:00pm the beach. All wheels welcome. families. Ride to try and find the spiciest food in Sunday June 15 Vancouver. We’ll call ahead and order Urban Herbs & Edibles Ride takeout from a few places and share Saturday June 21 Location: False Creek JJ Bean. 188 Seawall Summer Cycles their spiciest dish. BYOF (bring your West 1st Avenue. own fork) and $ for food. You may want Location: Rowing Club, 450 Stanley Ride2Survive Time: 3:00pm to put milk in your water bottle. Park Drive along seawall. Location: Depart from Kelowna at 3 An interactive and educational ride. Time: 10:00am am, arrive in Delta around 10 pm. You’ll get to meet some local edible SoulTrain on bikes! See June 8th. Time: 3:00am and medicinal plants. This is an easy Location: Trout Lake Park 150 riders. One-day 400km bicycle ride all-ages ride along False Creek and des- Car Free Vancouver Day Time: 7:00pm from Kelowna to Delta to raise funds for ignated cycle routes. Ice cream after! Location: Commercial Drive, Main Lets get down and groovy with some cancer research. Street, Kitsilano, and the West End. sweet soul music!

Vancouver, BC. West Point Cycles - Group Training Be advised time and dates Time: 12:00pm-7:00pm Ride 2014 celebrates Vancouver’s 10th an- Wednesday June 18 Location: West Point Multisport. are subject to change. nual politically and fun charged Car Free Time: 8:00am Please ensure you go to Day on Father’s Day. Come by bus, bike, VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides See June 7th. www.velopalooza.ca for updates foot or skateboard, just don’t bring any Location: Canada Place. 999 Canada prior to attending your ride. fossil fuel burning machines. Pl. Meet on the west side. Point Grey Fiesta Time: 5:30pm Location: West 10th and Tolmie, be- Some rides are not posted on the East Van Bike Polo presents Soft Soft See June 11th. side the BC Hydro sub station. printed calendar so check the Soft Serve Sundays Time: 9:30am West Point Cycles - Beginners Ride website for new rides daily! Location: Grandview Park, SW corner A Pedalheads bike decorating contest Location: West Point Multisport. of the park. and ride in the Saturday Fiesta Time: 6:00pm Participants in the rides/events are Time: 1:00pm parade. See June 11th. responsible for their own safety. sponsors Pedal Sponsors

   

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David Hay Carson, was also southbound on Blan- injuries. The defence argued strenu- shard but was stopped ahead in a parked ously that the cyclist was at least partly Often traffic situations arise which position in a commercial loading zone responsible for his own misfortune. He force cyclists to make immediate emer- on the right side of Blanshard. She was was following too closely, travelling too gency decisions. When these situations dropping off her husband. When she quickly, and ought to have been in a po- are created by the negligence of a mo- attempted to merge back on to Blan- sition to anticipate an emergency. The torist and the cyclist’s reaction is, in shard street, she did so quickly and, as Trial Judge disagreed. In so doing he hindsight, less than perfect, fascinating a result, cut off the SUV in front of the acknowledged that the law will usually issues emerge as to whether or not a cy- cyclist. The driver of the SUV slammed find fault on the part of operators of clist can be held partly responsible for on the brakes and swerved left to miss vehicles (including cyclists) who cannot his or her own misfortune. Ms. Carson. Mr. Graham knew he was stop in time for traffic in front of them. In this vein, the cycling community being followed and, as the judge stated, However, his Lordship found that the will welcome a recent decision out of was “conscious from past experience case before him had distinguishable the Victoria registry called Graham v. that he risked being rear-ended by the facts and that the conduct of the cyclist Carson in which Mr. Graham, the cy- vehicle if he stayed his course and sim- must be assessed in light of the crisis he clist, was fully vindicated for the way in ply braked, hoping to stop in time to faced. In this light, the cyclist could not to stop in time. It is a decision which is which attempted to deal with a danger- avoid hitting the SUV.” Faced with these be held to a standard of perfection. Ms. particularly useful for cyclists who often ous situation. facts, Mr. Graham had only a few sec- Carson, who pulled out of the parked find themselves in dangerous situations Mr. Graham, a very experienced cy- onds to make a decision, and his deci- spot negligently, created a situation. Mr. not of their doing. clist, was following an SUV. Behind sion was to swerve to the right into an Graham was simply attempting to deal him was a car. In effect, Mr. Graham opening between the stopped SUV and with it. David Hay is a litigation lawyer and partner was the meat in a vehicle sandwich. The a parked car. I regard this case as a considerable at Richards Buell Sutton LLP. He has a line of road users, including Mr. Gra- Unfortunately, Mr. Graham’s deci- triumph insofar as it creates an excep- special interest in bike injury law and can be ham, was proceeding southbound on sion resulted in his clipping the side view tion, driven by specific facts, to the gen- contacted at 604.661.9250 or [email protected]. Blanshard Street. The Defendant, Ms. mirror of the parked car and sustaining eral principle that vehicles must be able Why We Ride

John Scott in Armstrong on my hybrid bike. Then cerns on the conditions of the cycle The hills are getting easier and I’ve I purchased a road bike and became lanes, as the main highway hadn’t been knocked 10 minutes off my morning As the weather improves and more hooked on longer, more challenging swept yet. I normally try to avoid riding ride. I had to take my car yesterday and cyclists take to the streets and bike rides. My passion became road biking through the gravel and debris, as that’s after being on my bike, I realized that lanes, The Kelowna Area Cycle Coali- and I joined the Kelowna Cycle group where you pick up unseen objects that while cycling may take longer, my trips tion would like to share a few stories of rides. flatten tires. by car are far more stressful. There’s no people who prefer to get where they’re In 2012 my husband and I signed If it wasn’t for the traffic (the roads backed up traffic in bikes lanes and I’m going by bike. up for the inaugural Grandfondo Axel eventually get swept), my morning not constantly stopping and starting, I Terry: I grew up on an orchard in Merckx. What a tremendous sense of commute offers the beauty of the can ride at my own pace. South Kelowna and riding a bike was accomplishment, crossing the finish Okanagan. With the sun just cresting For those of you who are new to cy- just part of life. As I got older and line together. It was one of the high- the mountain peaks, sending shimmers cling and want to find a group to ride started driving, the bike got put aside. lights of my life. over the lake. The view of the lake, and with, you can drop by any of the bike When my three boys grew up and Living on the west side and commut- the city with the mountains in the back- shops in Kelowna or West Kelowna moved out of the house I started riding ing to Kelowna the biggest challenge is ground is awesome. and they will help you out. again. My bike was a hybrid that I rode riding on the highway. My commute is I prefer my rides home. They give me The Kelowna Area Cycling Coalition on the street or on a trail. I joined the 16 kilometers and over half of that is time to unwind and unlike the morning is currently offering a number of safe CyclePath rides where on a highway where the speed limit is ride where I have to be at work at a spe- cycling courses. If you are a new cyclist they taught us the fundamentals of 80 km/h. cific time, there isn’t that pressure go- or would like to improve your com- mountain biking (going up and down My first ride to work this year was ing home. I definitely noticed I couldn’t muting skills check out the website at hills and how to jump logs). Learning Monday March 31. As I organized my climb Bridge Hill with the same ease as kelownacycling.org how to jump logs came in handy when gear the night before, I was pretty ex- last year. That will come. riding over speed bumps. cited about getting back in the saddle. On Friday after my first week of cy- I did my first 100 km Century Ride At the same time there were some con- cling I’m getting my cycling legs back. - 8 - Test of Metal Mountain Bike Race The Canadian Epic

Squamish Test of Metal - June 14, the saddle it is in every way a test of land Avenue in downtown Squamish is no parking on Loggers Lane this year. 2014: 67 kilometers, point to point. mettle. The unrelenting course will take between 6 and 9 p.m. Sunday morning at Squamish Station- Over 1,200 meters of climbing and 35 the fastest about 2 1/2 hours, the aver- Saturday has the running of the 19th Mall, aspiring 1-7-year-old riders have a kilometres of singletrack. age competitor about 4 hours and the annual Nesters Market Test of Metal chance to race a simple course laid out The Nesters Market Squamish Test humans 5-6 hours. cross country mountain bike race. More in a parking lot and everyone receives a of Metal cross-country mountain bike But Test of Metal is more than a than 800 riders will participate in one prize package and ribbon. Check with race is many things to many people. On single event, It’s Test of Metal week in of the most successful mountain bike Corsa Cycles in Squamish for updates paper it’s a 67-kilometre course with Squamish with activities for everyone events in Canada. While waiting for for this event. On Sunday afternoon, it’s over 1,200 meters of climbing and 35 who’s looking for mountain bike fun. racers to complete the course, specta- the downhillers’ turn with the Rockstar kilometers of single-track. Off paper The Test of Metal Mountain Bike tors near the finish area at the Loggers Invitational down some of the gnarliest it’s an unforgettable day for everyone Festival is a popular jam-packed week- Sports Grounds can take in the Cross- mountain bike terrain in Squamish. involved from the organizers and vol- end that will kick-off Friday June 13 Fit Squamish Strength in Stone com- For more info: visit www.TestOfMetal.com. unteers, to the thousands of spectators with the Pre-Test Party, a family friendly petition, along with the many vendors, and of course the riders. For those in celebration that will take place on Cleve- food and beer garden. Note that there Bike Co-op: This summer cycling education is coming to you

Kevin Chan and other goodies to give people an ex- cuse to chat. More often than not, that Riding a bike for the first time should short interaction can turn into a longer be easy, perhaps as easy as slipping on conversation where deeper questions a pair of walking shoes, and while pro- can be answered. I’d like to think that tected infrastructure is a critical com- we provide that little bit of extra help ponent that allows for people to easily that might convince someone to give it get on a bike, it’s sometimes the small a try.” things that can make going for a ride Last summer the CRCs had over a just a little bit easier. thousand visitors who stopped by for as For 15 years the AMS Bike Co-op at little as 30 seconds to pick up a map, and UBC has been teaching bicycle mechan- for as long as half an hour to have their ics and skills to all sorts of people, and bike tuned-up. Guests ranged across all this summer they will be taking their skill levels from those who were experi- wealth of cycling resources directly to enced commuters to those who are ex- events and festivals where both current cited to try cycling for the first time. All and potential riders are already predict- services are provided at no cost. ed to gather. to tutorials on bike mechanics, tips on available for those people who would These “Cycling Resource Cen- route planning, and information about like to try commuting by bike, but we For more information about upcoming tres” will take place twice a month at other cycling education opportunities. also know that these resources can Cycling Resource Centres, or to have a the Kitsilano Farmer’s Market, once Christine Park, Program Manager at sometimes be intimidating, or just plain CRC at one of your events please visit a month at the Old Barn Community the AMS Bike Co-op, describes the Cy- inconvenient to access.” bikecoop.ca/programs/crc. Centre, and at a variety of other loca- cling Resource Centre as a gateway to all “The most important thing about the Kevin Chan is the Communications Intern tions throughout the summer. Services things related to bicycle transportation. CRC is the opportunity it provides to at the AMS Bike Co-op. provided range from basic tune-ups, “We know that all sorts of resources are start conversations. We provide maps

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- 9 - Secure Bike Parking at Douglas College

To encourage and support sustain- wall-mounted bicycle racks and adjust- able commuting Douglas College has in- able, two-level rack units. Outside the stalled new secure areas main doors of each parking area, repair at the and Coquitlam stations and air pumps are available for campuses. Students and employees at basic bicycle maintenance and adjust- the college can sign up for free to use ments. the new facilities, which contain bicycle “ is challenging racks and gear lockers. enough without having to worry about Located in the college’s underground whether you can park your bike in a parking lots, the bicycle parking areas safe place. We hope these new facilities are enclosed by metal cages and have remove barriers for students and em- room for around 50 bicycles each. To ployees who want to ride to Douglas use the shared facilities, users must College,” says Blaine Jensen, Vice Presi- register to receive an access code that dent, Educational Services. unlocks the main door. They then use Douglas College students and em- their own locks to secure their property ployees can register at the New West- inside. minster campus bookstore to use the 6:30am-11pm, on Saturdays, 6:30am- not permitted. To provide convenience and use bicycle parking areas. The parking areas 7pm, and closed on Sundays and holi- For more information, visit space efficiently, the facilities have both are open for use from Monday-Friday, days. Overnight storage of bicycles is http://douglascollege.ca WE CRAFT BEER.

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