Author: Dayle Laing
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BikeWrx Bike Repairs
Brampton Bike Hub is teaching minor BikeWrx repairs Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm, 50 Sunny Meadow Blvd #108. BikeBrampton partners with PCHS to bring the Brampton Bike Hub’s Pedalwise and BikeWrx programs. Despite a cold January, both experienced cyclists and those who want some help through our Pedalwise program, come out to tune up their bikes and socialize.
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Brampton Bike Hub Opening
Ready to ride a bike? Want to learn some bike mechanic skills? Check out the Brampton Bike Hub! Invite your friends and family to attend the Official Launch this Wednesday, Dec 6th from 6:30 to 8:30pm. at 50 Sunny Meadow Blvd Unit 108, Brampton. BikeBrampton has partnered with PCHS to offer Bike Mechanics training (BikeWrx)…
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Future of Heart Lake Road AT
The Heart Lake Road Corridor study will examine the road’s long term role and function, and associated design requirements that address future multi-modal (vehicle, bike & pedestrian) transportation demand, planned land use and development, protection of environmental features and wildlife, and recognition of its unique cultural heritage.
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Cultural Shift Thinking Outside the Car
BikeBrampton member Lorie Miller blogged her personal account encouraging active transportation for her fellow workers’ short trips. Lorie’s post: “Greenfield Live” “For those of you who don’t already know, I’m a Brampton cycling advocate. I work with the community to promote safe cycling habits and routes, as well as encouraging individuals to “rethink the car”…
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Safe Cycling for Kids Free Clinic
A free bike rodeo, organized by a local community member, is being offered Sun August 27th. It’s a great opportunity for kids to polish their schools and get ready to bike to school this year! The start of a new school year brings increased traffic and we want to make sure everyone arrives safely.
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Do the Bright Thing
For a cyclist, staying safe means reducing the chance of collisions. Cyclists are particularly vulnerable. Even relatively minor altercations with larger heavier vehicles can result in serious injury or death.
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Bike the Creek Canada 150
Bike the Creek Canada 150 celebrated by largest ever crowd in Brampton & Caledon. 631 cyclists gathered Jun 24, 2017 to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with a joyful free family ride through the spectacular valleys, trails and historic landmarks of urban and rural Brampton and Caledon.
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Stolen Bike
BikeBrampton member George Shepperdly tells his Stolen Bike story. Think of this the next time you think about leaving your bike without locking it. You do not want to write your own story about a Stolen Bike.
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Baskets and Bunnies Bike Booth
BikeBrampton displayed at Chinguacousy Park, welcoming spring. The cold and rain on Easter Weekend could not deter enthusiasm for our bike safety display on Apr 15th. City of Brampton Recreation invited BikeBrampton to encourage safe cycling to the kids there for an Easter egg hunt and face-painting. The Easter bunny was there too!
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Massey Bike Drop Repairs
Bike donations doubled this year at Massey Bike Drop Repairs! Massey Street Public School families rallied to Massey Bike Drop Repairs night April 13th. BikeBrampton volunteers made minor repairs for Massey School Bike Swap Apr 25th. Massey has a goal to provide free bikes to as many kids as possible. Bikes are saved from backyards, garages and landfill.
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