BikeBrampton members laid out the 3, 9 and 18km routes on Chinguacousy Trail, Don Doan Trail and the local roads. BikeBrampton and BCAC members ran a bike rodeo for the kids. Peel Police NPU bike patrol officers joined the rides, and volunteers led each route.

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Route planning began by BikeBrampton and BCAC members in April! Here they are riding Grenoble Street urban curb on the brisk spring day.

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None of this would not be possible without the amazing support from City of Brampton Recreation. They are always there for us.

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Route through Chinguacousy Park was a special treat for big and little kids. You can see why…

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The baby Alpacas were out to play.

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Perfect weather this year, as the cyclists registered.

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Volunteers briefed on their jobs and given maps.

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Some kids picked up their new donated bikes, while others came with bikes, families, teams.

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Councillors Jeff Bowman and Pat Fortini came out to wish the cyclists well.

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Riders briefed on routes, safety and road and trail etiquette. We were delighted to have Peel Police support for the event.

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Riders all set for the 3km route around Chinguacousy Park.

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Some kids stayed on site for the Bike Rodeo, run by BCAC and BikeBrampton`s newly trained CanBike Instructor volunteers.

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The longer route took cyclists up to the north end of Chinguacousy Trail.

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Volunteers and Region of Peel Walk+Roll Active Transportation

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Councillor Pat Fortini with volunteers

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Mayor Linda Jeffrey greeted by Pastor Finu Iype. MPP Jagmeet Singh arrives on his folding bike.

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Mayor Linda Jeffrey, MPP Jagmeet Singh and MPP Gila Martow

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Volunteers and MP Raj Grewal

2016 38 BCF Jagmeet Singh PC MP Pat Fortini Mayor Jeffrey_700

Mayor Jeffrey gave an inspirational message on the value of cycling in Brampton.

2016 41 BCF MPP Gila Martow MPP Jagmeet Singh MP Raj Grewal BikeMonth Ts_700

Politicians display their new Brampton Bike Month t-shirts

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Volunteers after the bike rodeo. Peel Walk+Roll booth doing a booming business in cycling education.

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Volunteers

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BikeBrampton Chair David Laing speaks on Brampton becoming a Bicycle Friendly Community

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David Laing and Pastor Finu

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yes, more volunteers…

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