Mapping the Urban Bike Utopias of the 1890s
24 Feb 2017, Posted by in Canada Cycling, Past Event Cycling
The maps in this post come from an earlier time when cycling mania swept the nation: the 1890s.
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Top 5 Bike Lanes
23 Feb 2017, Posted by in Top 5's from BikeBrampton
Top 5 Bike Lanes in Brampton These delightful short stretches can be linked up with paths and other roads by checking out Peel Walk and Roll’s ‘zoomable’ map. BikeBrampton is advocating for more bike lanes to enhance road cycling for commuting, destinations and recreation. Join us at our monthly BikeBrampton meetings so that your voice can be heard. The image featured is from Rutherford bike lane, May 2016. Comments comments
Bike to School Week – Bike Month
23 Feb 2017, Posted by in Brampton Cycling, Brampton Kids on Bikes, Events-GTA Cycling, Ontario Cycling, Region of Peel Cycling
It’s time to register for Bike to School Week 2017! Bike to School Week (B2SW) 2017 is a celebration of cycling and active transportation from May 29 to June 2, 2017. Schools in Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon participated last year through bike rodeos, school assemblies, group rides, and more! Education staff: Register at biketoschoolweek.ca by Friday April 28th to ensure that your school receives all the free promotional items! Parents: Encourage your schools to register — send them this…
Why Local Businesses Shouldn’t Worry About Eliminating On-Street Parking | Co.Exist | ideas + impact
23 Feb 2017, Posted by in Bicycle Friendly Business Program, Brampton Cycling, Cycling Benefits - Economics, Region of Peel Cycling
Only a tiny fraction of people who parked on a Toronto street actually did any shopping there—and cyclists and pedestrians make more faithful customers.
Copenhagenize.com – Bicycle Culture by Design: Malmö’s Bicycle House is Open – Cykelhuset OhBoy
22 Feb 2017, Posted by in Cycling Benefits - Economics, Cycling Benefits - Health
Malmö’s Bicycle House is Open – Cykelhuset OhBoy
Top 5 More Reasons to Cycle
21 Feb 2017, Posted by in Top 5's from BikeBrampton
Top 5 More Reasons to Cycle in Brampton As if you needed more reasons than BikeBrampton’s first Top 5 Reasons list, here are more anyway! The image featured is from Bike to Work Day 2016 in Garden Square. Comments comments
Top 5 Multiuse Paths
19 Feb 2017, Posted by in Top 5's from BikeBrampton
Top 5 Multiuse Paths in Brampton Plan your cycling trip with this convenient and ‘zoomable’ trail map from Peel Walk and Roll. BikeBrampton favours multiuse paths on both sides of roads. For safety, cyclists need to be aware of motor traffic at all intersections and make sure drivers see them. The image featured is from Bovaird multiuse Trail. Comments comments
Top 5 Things to Do at Heart Lake Conservation Area
17 Feb 2017, Posted by in Top 5's from BikeBrampton
Top 5 Things to Do at Heart Lake Conservation Area This conservation gem in Brampton, teams with wildlife and beauty. Roads in the park are accessible to various levels of cyclists. Trails, particularly at the south end require more skill and are best cycled on mountain bikes. Cyclists can visit Heart Lake Conservation Area main entrance via Heart Lake Road, between Sandalwood Parkway and Mayfield Road. Cyclists are welcome to enter free of charge! The south end trail can also be accessed from the…
Top 5 Coffee Tea Shop Bike Racks
15 Feb 2017, Posted by in Top 5's from BikeBrampton
Top 5 Coffee & Tea Shops you can Bike to in Brampton Coffee or tea tastes so good. Maybe you can splurge on something to go with it since you have burned some calories cycling there! BikeBrampton suggests you ask your favourite shop to install a bike rack. The image featured is Daniel from T by Daniel, offering samples at Bike to Work Day in Garden Square 2016. Comments comments
Top 5 Takeaways From The 2017 Winter Cycling Congress
14 Feb 2017, Posted by in Brampton Cycling, Canada Cycling, Cycling Benefits - Economics, Cycling Benefits - Environment, Cycling Benefits - Health, Cycling Safety, Ontario Cycling, Top 5's from BikeBrampton
Montreal, Canada hosted the annual Winter Cycling Congress for 2017. #WCC17 was full of insights to encourage winter cycling this year. These are our top 5.