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COVID19 Bike Lane Tips

20 May 2020, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Cycling, Cycling Safety, Videos
Streets for People COVID lane

Here are handy tips for using Brampton COVID-19 bike lanes. These are good safety messages for cycling in traffic! This video shows how to safely enter and exit the bike lanes from intersections and adjacent pathways. Avoid the dreaded “Right Hook” at Intersections   Cyclists must be constantly aware of their surroundings, especially at intersections. A vehicle making a right turn may not see, or may misjudge the speed of the cyclist. This is the greatest possibility for the “right…

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Carbon Reduction Challenge

29 Nov 2018, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Cycling, Canada Cycling, Region of Peel Cycling, Sustainable Transportation, Videos

Winners of Pedalwise Summer/Fall Carbon Reduction Challenge announced The purpose of the Carbon Reduction Challenge was to encourage Brampton Bike Hub’s Pedalwise protégés to use their bikes as often as possible to get to destinations.  The Challenge did its job and then some! Congratulate the winners at the Official Opening of Brampton Bike Hub’s bike cage on Wed Dec 19th 6:30pm at 50 Sunny Meadow Blvd, Unit 108. Ceremony begins at 7pm in underground parking, accessed from main lobby elevator….

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BikeWrx Bike Repairs

24 Jan 2018, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Cycling, Sustainable Transportation, Videos

Brampton Bike Hub is teaching how to make minor BikeWrx bike repairs every Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm at 50 Sunny Meadow Blvd Unit 108. BikeBrampton is partnering with PCHS to bring the Brampton Bike Hub’s Pedalwise and BikeWrx programs. Despite a cold January, both experienced cyclists and those who want some help through our Pedalwise program, have been coming out to tune up their bikes and socialize. After a rousing discussion about how best to dress for winter comfort, we turned to…

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Bike the Creek Shout-Out in Legislature

15 Jun 2016, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Cycling, Events-GTA Cycling, Ontario Cycling, Region of Peel Cycling, Videos

Bike the Creek got a shout-out in Ontario provincial legislature when MPP Harinder Malhi rose to make a statement before summer break. MPP Malhi along with over 600 residents and visitors will be riding in Bike the Creek this Saturday.She will be one of the dignitaries speaking at the official opening of the event at 8:30am, Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre, 292 Conestoga Drive, Brampton.

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Bike the Creek Scenic Spin

08 Jun 2016, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Cycling, Events-GTA Cycling, Past Event Cycling, Region of Peel Cycling, Videos

Join hundreds of cyclists in fun family ride through the spectacular valleys, trails and historic landmarks of Brampton and Caledon. Bike the Creek is a FREE fun family event aimed at encouraging people of all ages to discover the joys of cycling. Registration starts from 7:30am at Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre, 292 Conestoga Drive, Brampton. Collect passport stamps for chances at prizes. Register before June 16th to ensure your FREE lunch.

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Walk & Bike to School in Peel Videos

25 Sep 2015, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Cycling, Brampton Kids on Bikes, Cycling Benefits - Health, Region of Peel Cycling, Videos

Announcing Walk & Bike to School in Peel Videos. Walk & bike to school in Peel videos encourage active transportation for health and academic benefits. Parents and their children are urged to travel safely to and from school. These videos are the result of a partnership amongst Peel District School Board, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, Peel Region Police, Region of Peel, City of Brampton, City of Mississauga, Brampton School Traffic Safety Council, Safe City Mississauga, IBC/BAC, CAA and Bike Brampton to encourage…

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GO Transit Bike Festival

01 Jun 2015, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Cycling, Brampton Kids on Bikes, Past Event Cycling, Region of Peel Cycling, Videos

GO Transit Bike Festival came to Brampton downtown for the 1st time on May 30, 2015. The GO Bear delighted young bike riders! We were all entranced with George’s trombone and the GO Bear dancing! Bike Brampton members came out in force to support GO Transit and Metrolinx in this exciting new event for Brampton! Artists painted faces… We had the opportunity to try out putting our bikes on the GO Bus rack GO Transit set out a mini Bike Rodeo course…

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Bike the Creek Oakley’s Video

08 May 2015, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Cycling, Past Event Cycling, Videos

Bike the Creek Oakley’s planning ride video 2015. Oakley rode his WIKE trailer early spring for a planning ride along the Etobicoke Creek Trail. The Nature Ride route for Bike the Creek 2015 is one of two routes through Brampton and Caledon to explore our natural and cultural heritage. Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, City of Brampton, Town of Caledon and volunteers from BikeBrampton were hard at work to make June 18th a second year of Bike the Creek success! For information and to…

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Biking in Brampton builds our Community Video

21 Oct 2014, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Cycling, Cycling Benefits - Economics, Videos

Biking in Brampton builds our Community Video Dayle Laing from BikeBrampton’s Brampton Bicycle Advisory Committee was invited to present a Pecha Kacha seminar at the Tactical Urbanism CanU 6 Summit in Toronto on September 18, 2014 (Council for Canadian Urbanism). Urban planners from across Canada gathered to learn and share their latest experiences, research and ideas on the latest in urban planning. Brampton has an enormous challenge in accommodating growth to nearly 900,000 people by 2031. It is already the 9th…

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It’s Your Move Video by Dr David Mowat

24 Apr 2014, Posted by David Laing in Cycling Benefits - Health, Ontario Cycling, Region of Peel Cycling, Videos

Active Transportation is key. It’s Your Move, a powerful 1 minute video by Dr. David Mowat, former Medical Officer of Health for Region of Peel is well worth the viewing. Sponsored by TCAT, the Toronto Centre for Active Transportation and Metrolinx, Dr. Mowat explains that urban planning is a health issue. He prescribes this advice:  

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