Brampton Cycling Archives - Page 12 of 23

Do the Bright Thing

Jul 24, 2017

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in Brampton Cycling, Brampton Kids on Bikes, Ontario Cycling

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.

Bike the Creek Canada 150

Jul 7, 2017

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Dayle Laing

in Brampton Cycling, Cycling Benefits – Economics, Cycling Benefits – Environment, Cycling Benefits – Health, Events-GTA Cycling, Region of Peel Cycling

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.

Downtown Re-Imagined

Jun 21, 2017

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Kevin Montgomery

in Bicycle Friendly Business Program, Brampton Cycling, Cycling Benefits – Economics

Brampton residents: Please find your councillor and let them know that you support the Downtown Brampton streetscaping project!

Stolen Bike

May 3, 2017

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Dayle Laing

in Brampton Cycling

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.

Baskets and Bunnies Bike Booth

Apr 20, 2017

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Dayle Laing

in Brampton Cycling, Brampton Kids on Bikes

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!

Massey Bike Drop Repairs

Apr 16, 2017

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Dayle Laing

in Brampton Cycling, Brampton Kids on Bikes, Region of Peel Cycling

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.

Brampton awarded Bicycle Friendly Community Bronze

Apr 12, 2017

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Dayle Laing

in Brampton Cycling, Events-GTA Cycling, Ontario Cycling

Ontario Bike Summit on Apr 11, 2017. Brampton was pleased to be awarded Bicycle Friendly Community Bronze status at OBS awards dinner ceremony last night. On hand to accept this hard-earned award were cycling advocates and members of Brampton Cycling Advisory Committee and BikeBrampton, Kevin Montgomery, Pauline Thornham and Dayle Laing. From City of Brampton was…

Local Advocates Heading to 9th Annual Ontario Bike Summit

Apr 9, 2017

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Kevin Montgomery

in Brampton Cycling, Ontario Cycling

Provincial cycling summit is an opportunity for Brampton to show support for continued provincial action on cycling.

Massey School Bike Swap

Mar 10, 2017

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Dayle Laing

in Brampton Cycling, Brampton Kids on Bikes

Bike Drop Donation Thurs Apr 13th 5-6pm. Bike Swap Tues Apr 25th 6-8pm Donate your reasonably working condition used bike now, until Apr 13th. Massey will register your name and give you access to First Group for a free replacement bike. Volunteers will make minor tune-ups on the 13th. Recycle your bike for a free replacement!