It’s time to save the date again. Join us on Sunday, July 24 at 9:45am as we continue the Community Rides by exploring the Fernforest area. Register for your choice of 5km or 15km route, depending on your comfort level. All cyclists are welcome, whether you live in Brampton or are visiting. Stick around after the ride for a free refreshment!
The Brampton Cycling Advisory Committee agenda for July 21, 2016 is available. Take a look!
Brampton Library designated June Active Lifestyle month with a series of Community Spotlight presentations by volunteers from BikeBrampton. Peel Walk+Roll assisted by printing our poster displays for each of the 5 library branches we visited. We believe that biking in Brampton builds our community, so engaging library users is another great way to connect with residents! The sessions were attended by small groups who asked wonderful questions. A bit hit was the map for each library branch, created by Peel Walk+Roll. Children came forward…
On the final day of Bike to School Week, the mother of a kindergarten student was locking his bike to the rack as I was counting the bikes. The bell had already rung. She told me that they had been running late and she told her son they would drive the car to school. “No Mum”, he told her, “I have to ride my bike and exercise my brain”. I was thrilled. The message is working and children, even very…
CeleBrampton BikeFest opens Main Street downtown for people to celebrate the start of summer in the city. Jun 11th marked BikeBrampton’s 4th annual participation, educating residents on cycling safety, encouraging them to come out to Bike Month events like Bike the Creek, Brampton’s new Community Rides, and our series of Brampton Library Community Spotlight presentations. Cyclists took Ministry of Transportation Road Safety Challenge for a chance to win cycling safety prizes such as helmets, bike lights, reflectors and mirrors. Thanks to the…
BikeBrampton challenged Peel Environmental Youth Alliance’s Amazing Green Race students with the Bike Safety Intersection Game on May 21st at University of Toronto Mississauga. Environmental leaders of tomorrow sped through skill testing quizzes to advance to the next checkpoint via walking, cycling or taking transit. Ministry of Transportation Road Safety Challenge provided grant money for BikeBrampton to have the game the volunteers developed be produced. PEYA organizes 2 events per year for senior students from Brampton and Mississauga. The Peel Environmental Youth Alliance…
Record group of cyclists gathered in downtown Brampton Garden Square for 4th annual Bike to Work Day on May 30th, kicking off Bike Month. Downtown BIA joined City of Brampton, Region of Peel, BikeBrampton and Brampton Transit in partnering to plan the event for enthusiastic cyclists. Group-led rides from 6 starting points encouraged cyclists to try commuting to downtown Brampton. Mayor Linda Jeffrey spoke of an exciting future for cycling in Brampton. Peel Police Chief Jennifer Evans reminded us of rules of…
It’s time to save the date again. Join us on Tuesday, July 5 at 6:15pm am as we continue the Community Rides by exploring Mount Pleasant. Register for your choice of 5km or 15km route, depending on your comfort level. All cyclists are welcome, whether you live in Brampton or are visiting. Stick around after the ride for a free refreshment!
The City of Brampton kicks off a Camp Bike Adventure program this week. The program is for 10-13 year olds, and is an opportunity to explore the City of Brampton on a bicycle through our beautiful trails and pathways.
It’s time to save the date again. Join us on Tuesday, July 5 at 6:15pm am as we continue the Community Rides by exploring Mount Pleasant. Register for your choice of 5km or 15km route, depending on your comfort level. All cyclists are welcome, whether you live in Brampton or are visiting. Stick around after the ride for a free refreshment!
