Author: Dayle Laing
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Bikes belong in Intersections
A bicycle is a vehicle, allowed on the road. Intersections are the most dangerous part of roads. Let’s look at how motor vehicles and bikes can safely share this space. The term ‘bikes’ are used through this post to refer to all micro-mobility devices as defined by Province of Ontario. Please consult the Act and…
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Bikes belong on Trails
A bicycle is a vehicle, allowed on the road. Bikes can also be ridden on trails that are shared with pedestrians. Let’s discuss the pros and cons of why you would pick one or the other for your cycling trip. Yes, bikes belong on trails, and bikes belong on roads. In Brampton, we call a…
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Bikes belong on the Road
Let’s set the record straight according to the laws and by-laws for bicycles. (This blog deals with non-motorized bikes. Please consult the Act and By-Law links below for the latest updates and precise wording. Consult your legal counsel for personal advice. Your friends at BikeBrampton are not lawyers. This simplified version will help inform you.)…
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Bike the Creek announced at show
BikeBrampton announced Bike the Creek Jun 8, 2024 at Brampton’s booth at The Outdoor Adventure Show on Feb 23-25th. Over 600 cyclists dropped by to hear the news about our signature cycling event, from planning partners: City of Brampton, Town of Caledon, City of Mississauga, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and BikeBrampton. We saw folks…
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Diwali Glow Rides
Different Spokes celebrated festival of lights with two Diwali Glow Rides, one for Algoma University students and one for diverse members of Brampton Bike Hub. Folks from children to seniors were invited to decorate their bikes with lights and enjoy sweets. 41 happy cyclists participated in these group rides through Downtown Brampton streets, following the…
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The Rose Orchestra Autumn Brilliance
Different Spokes and BikeBrampton went along for an exhilarating ride in the Canadian countryside with colourful music that evoked the crisp fall air, the bountiful harvest and the brilliant reds and golds in the trees. We were invited to join The Rose Orchestra in the lobby to promote their brilliant season for their season opening…
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Charolais Bike Lanes
Barry Lavallee prepared this documentary video in advance of the Town Hall October 17, 2023. A senior on a mobility scooter, Young cyclists who do not own cars have been interviewed. They use these bike lanes year round to travel to work and run errands. More than 17 cyclists came to support Charolais bike lanes.…
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Brampton Tour the Trees
Cyclists love to ride among trees for shade, shelter, serenity and joy. We learned tree facts from Brampton foresters along our route. Brampton Active Transportation Advisory Committee volunteers and BikeBrampton members led the 13th of our themed community rides on Sept 10th. Our largest group ever, 63 cyclists gathered at Terry Miller Recreation Centre for…
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Ghost Bike Ride for Prakash Mariyappan
BikeBrampton, Advocacy for Respect for Cyclists, Friends and Families for Safer Streets, and The Biking Lawyer led memorial ride for Prakash. He was killed by a suspected impaired driver as he cycled to a medical appointment on July 3rd at 9:30am.
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Bike the Creek 9th Annual
Another successful Bike the Creek completed! Over 1,500 riders registered. Happy families, tourists, sponsors, volunteers, community leaders joined this FREE signature cycling event. Partners Brampton, Caledon, Mississauga, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and BikeBrampton worked 8 months to plan the 6 routes through spectacular valleys, trails, historic landmarks, rural roads, and bike lanes.
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