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Bike to School Week 2015

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

Bike to School Week 2015 was held in Peel Region for the first time May 25-29th. One of our Bike Brampton members encouraged her child’s school to be one of the 22 schools of the 396 in Peel that participated. Out of a student population of over 700, there were only 10 to 15 kids (maximum of 27) who regularly rode to school. The encouraging school Principal at Robert J Lee in Brampton, announced the program on the school sign board. On…

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Brampton Kids on Bikes Project Report

03 Jun 2015, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Kids on Bikes, Cycling Benefits - Health

Brampton Kids on Bikes Project Report has been published Brampton Kids on Bikes Project research has led to the conclusion that Peel needs to move from TRANSACTIONAL CHANGE to TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE. 2015 05 15 Brampton Kids on Bikes Final Report 2014 Brampton Kids on Bikes Literature Review Report_v2 Success requires the ‘big picture’ transformational change can be only be achieved by a combination of both top-down and bottom up strategies. The primary top-down strategy that this report recommends is to…

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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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Bramalea CycleFest

27 May 2015, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Cycling, Past Event Cycling, Region of Peel Cycling

Bramalea CycleFest Jun 27, 2015 had a vision! All People’s Church in partnership with Bike Brampton is hosting the first ever Bramalea Cyclefest on June 27th, 2015. It is the first ever community bike ride initiative in the Bramalea area (east of Highway 410 in Brampton). Bramalea CycleFest is geared towards engaging our community in conversations about health and wellness, environmental responsibility and community engagement. The Region of Peel’s recent study highlighting childhood obesity is alarming. We want to make a…

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Brampton Bike to Work Day

26 May 2015, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Cycling, Cycling Benefits - Economics, Past Event Cycling, Region of Peel Cycling

Brampton Bike to Work Day kicked off Bike Month on May 25th The 3rd annual Bike to Work Day had more than 70 people gather at Garden Square, beside Rose Theatre for breakfast, prizes and displays. Smart Commute Brampton Caledon organized 4 Group Rides, led by BikeBrampton members to cycle downtown. Shoppers World, SW Brampton Professors Lake, NE Brampton Birchbank PS, Victoria Park Arena, SE Brampton Loafers Lake, NW Brampton (Below are the 8 of the group of 9 cyclists!) Adam Arnold from SmartCommute…

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Rotary Rib n Roll Brampton

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

Bike Brampton displayed at Rotary Rib n Roll Brampton on May 24, 2015 in Gage Park. Bike Brampton members challenged Rotary Rib n Roll Bramptonians to play the MTO Road Safety Challenge game to hone their cycling rules skills and learn about the new Bill 31 Making Ontario’s Roads Safer. Many cyclist stopped by the Bike Brampton booth to play the game and take the challenge. Did you know motorist must leave 1 metre of space to safely pass cyclists? Did you know…

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PEYA Amazing Green Race

24 May 2015, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Cycling, Brampton Kids on Bikes, Cycling Safety, Past Event Cycling, Region of Peel Cycling

Bike Brampton engaged students with a MTO Road Safety Challenge interactive game at the PEYA Amazing Green Race on May 23, 2015. The Amazing Green Race provided students in the Peel Region ( Peel Environmental Youth Alliance) with various resources and strategies to support the environment, sustainable commuting and healthy living. Students participated in fun and engaging activities that will help them recognize the benefits of using various modes of sustainable transportation available to them. Student teams will race from checkpoint to…

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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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Bike Month Brampton 2015

27 Apr 2015, Posted by Dayle Laing in Past Event Cycling

Bike Month Brampton is May 25 – June 25, 2015    bikemonth.ca/Brampton @bikemonth #BikeBrampton Sign up to ride on Bike to Work Day for your chance to win a Norco City Glide 3 commuter bicycle! Log your bike trips using the Smart Commute tool & you could ride away with 1 of 3 VIA Rail $500 vouchers! Calendar of Bike Month Brampton Events: May 25: Bike to Work Day Breakfast at Garden Square, in front of Rose Theatre. 7:30 am…

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Donate your old bike to BikeWrx

27 Apr 2015, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Cycling

Donate your used bike! Do you have a bicycle that you no longer use? Please consider donating it to the Community Bike Centre Brampton’s BikeWrx program. Your used bicycle will help empower local youth and the community with basic bike mechanic training. Bikes will be reconditioned to provide families in need or sold to the community to raise funds for BikeWrx. Every donation will help transform lives while making Brampton a safe, bike-friendly community! Donations accepted: Monday – Friday (9:30—4:30),…

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