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PEYA EcoBuzz Cycling Culture

09 Nov 2015, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Kids on Bikes, Past Event Cycling, Region of Peel Cycling

The Cycling Culture workshop at PEYA EcoBuzz 2015 conference challenged teen environmental leaders to encourage students to cycle to school and around town. About 300 Peel Environmental Youth Alliance students gathered at Louise Arbour Secondary School on Oct 28, 2015 to participate in various “Sustainability in our Communities” workshops. They explored environmental issues to become inspired to begin student action projects in their schools. BikeBrampton joined Peel Walk+Roll, and Green Communities Canada researcher Katie Wittmann to educate and challenge the student leaders…

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Critical Mass Halloween Ride

31 Oct 2015, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Cycling, Past Event Cycling

Eager goblins gathered for the Critical Mass Halloween Ride through downtown Brampton. Showing creativity, dressing warmly, visibly and simply having fun on the last Friday of October was the goal of a couple dozen of Brampton cycling enthusiasts. We even had one hardy cyclist join us from mid Toronto! Taking flight with bats, Dracula, a skeleton, a witch, cupid and a jester… Nothing like recycling horseshoes to create unique pumpkin sculpture that fits nicely bungie-corded to the rat-trap! Route through…

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Manitou Park Community Picnic

26 Oct 2015, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Cycling, Brampton Kids on Bikes, Past Event Cycling

They braved cold and rain for Manitou Park Community Picnic, Oct 24, 2015. Organized by local residents, City of Brampton supported with tents, signs, games and a BBQ. Members from BikeBrampton came out to educate on cycling skills, distribute route maps and join the fun! Community Bike Centre displayed their recent successes with the 1st ever Pedalwise program that just wrapped up after a summer of mentoring cyclists to feel comfortable navigating the streets and pathways of Brampton. Bikewrx trains bike…

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Bicycle Friendly Business Awards

16 Oct 2015, Posted by Dayle Laing in Bicycle Friendly Business Program, Brampton Cycling, Cycling Benefits - Economics, Cycling Benefits - Health, Region of Peel Cycling

The 1st round of Bicycle Friendly Business Awards in Brampton were announced at a workshop ceremony on Oct 14, 2015. Bronze was awarded to City of Brampton and Region of Peel. Receiving Honourable Mention were Sheridan College Davis Campus and GreenField Specialty Alcohols Inc. Canadian Tire A.J. Billes Distribution Centre participated in the workshop to acquire more information for a future application. “Active transportation is predictable — on time, all the time.” Justin Jones,  from Share the Road Cycling Coalition provided workshop tips along…

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New Cycling Advisory Committee Agenda

11 Oct 2015, Posted by Kevin Montgomery in Brampton Cycling, Brampton Cycling Advisory Committee, Ontario Cycling

The fall session of council is underway, and BikeBrampton has reconvened for 2015/2016. This year, Brampton has a Cycling Advisory Committee (BCAC) to complement BikeBrampton’s efforts. BCAC had a few meetings over the summer. The agendas and meeting minutes are available online at the City of Brampton website. The Brampton Cycling Advisory Committee meets every 3rd Thursday at City Hall. Meetings start at 7pm. The next meeting is on October 15, 2015. Looking ahead, BikeBrampton will offer summaries of BCAC agendas and meeting minutes. Presentations…

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Brampton Critical Mass Autumn Ride

02 Oct 2015, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Cycling, Events-GTA Cycling, Past Event Cycling

Two dozen cyclists celebrated Brampton Critical Mass autumn ride on Sept 25th. We gathered in the last rays of shorter days sun at Gage Park. George suggests we “burn fat not oil”. Cycling in downtown Brampton feels joyous with a great connection to the heritage of our city. We signalled our intensions to turn left from Railside Drive. We crossed the Mill Street tracks at the Brampton GO station. A few more cyclists joined the group as we pedalled. Back to Gage…

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Bike Brampton Meeting Minutes

02 Oct 2015, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Cycling

Bike Brampton meeting Minutes are posted each month for members and those wanting updates on Brampton cycling. Read all about it here! Learn about our projects: Brampton Kids on Bikes, Community Bike Centre’s Pedalwise and BikeWrx, Bike the Creek and the Bicycle Friendly Business Program. What is Bike Brampton’s position on cycling infrastructure in Brampton? Where are the new bike lanes in Brampton? What are urban curbs and how are they different from bike lanes? How are we interacting with City and…

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Greg’s Ride Share the Road

28 Sep 2015, Posted by Dayle Laing in Cycling Benefits - Economics, Ontario Cycling, Past Event Cycling

Greg’s Ride combined fun bike ride in support of cycling for Share the Road and celebration of new cycling laws in Ontario. Dayle & David from Bike Brampton participated in Greg’s Ride for Share the Road Cycling Coalition. Cyclists from around Ontario gathered to hear Executive Director Jamie Stuckless, Share the Road Founder Eleanor McMahon (MPP-Burlington) and Parliamentary Assistant to Transportation Minister Kathryn McGarry (MPP-Cambridge), welcome cyclists. Bill 31 Making Ontario’s Roads Safer was passed in 2015, with considerable attention to the vulnerable position of…

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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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Bicycle Friendly Business Program

26 Aug 2015, Posted by Dayle Laing in Bicycle Friendly Business Program, Cycling Benefits - Economics

Application for the Bicycle Friendly Business Program is now available! Share the Road Cycling Coalition says: “Bikes are GREAT for business.” When your business promotes cycling, your employees are more active and healthier. You attract talent who share your values of creating more active, sustainable communities. This draws both like-minded employees and customers to your business. Share the Road is pleased to introduce, with help from our friends at the League of American Bicyclists, the Bicycle Friendly Business program for Ontario Businesses. Through…

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