Category: Brampton Cycling
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Bike to Work Day 2016
Record group of cyclists gathered in downtown Brampton Garden Square for 4th annual Bike to Work Day on May 30th, kicking off Bike Month. Downtown BIA joined City of Brampton, Region of Peel, BikeBrampton and Brampton Transit in partnering to plan the event for enthusiastic cyclists. Group-led rides from 6 starting points encouraged cyclists to try commuting…
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Bike the Creek 2016
550 cyclists attended 3rd annual Bike the Creek for family fun ride through Brampton & Caledon’s spectacular valleys, trails, historic landmarks and quiet streets. The free event was aimed at encouraging people of all ages to discover the joys of cycling. Riders selected from routes ranging from 11 – 41km long.
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Climate Change Action Plan Supports Cycling!
On June 8th, 2016 — during Bike Month — the province of Ontario announced it’s much-anticipated Climate Change Action Plan. In April 2016, cycling advocates were asked to asked to call on the Province to invest in cycling infrastructure, and Ontario delivered. The plan includes several “actions that support cycling”, as well as other strategies…
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Bike the Creek Shout-Out in Provincial Legislature
Bike the Creek got a shout-out in Ontario provincial legislature when MPP Harinder Malhi rose to make a statement before summer break. MPP Malhi along with over 600 residents and visitors will be riding in Bike the Creek this Saturday.She will be one of the dignitaries speaking at the official opening of the event at…
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First Brampton Community Ride
BCAC’s first Brampton Community Ride kicked off a great cycling season in Brampton. Gathering at Garden Square, downtown Brampton on May 15, 2016, sixteen cyclists braved cool, windy, rainy, even show showers to participate in the Cycling Advisory Committee’s first Brampton Community Ride. Yes, that is a snow flake on the camera lens! Kevin and Alina, two…
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Power of Women Mini-Conference
Brampton Springdale Network hosted Power of Women Mini-Conference, Apr 28th 3:30-8pm. Louise Arbour Secondary School, 365 Father Tobin Road, Brampton. BikeBrampton displayed to encourage young women to cycle! 2016 Power of Women Flyer Literature has shown that, “women are at no greater risk on bikes than they are walking” according to Beth Savan, Ph.D. MCIP Senior…
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Brampton Cycling Infrastructure Announcement
Ontario helping Brampton expand Cycling Infrastructure Announcement by Harinder Malhi, MPP Brampton-Springdale and Regional Councillor Martin Medeiros. David Laing, Chair BikeBrampton lauded grants of $325,000 from both levels of government. BikeBrampton, Brampton Cycling Advisory Committee and Brampton Cycling Club members gathered to hear that 1.93 km of new multiuse path along Etobicoke Creek Trail will be constructed to…
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Brampton Bike Racks
Brampton have improved in the last 3 years. As cycling gains in popularity, bike racks are becoming expected and required cycling infrastructure. Cyclists want ridership encouragement. Good quality parking is both practical and tangible evidence of this encouragement. City of Brampton’s Bike and Ride initiative is designed to encourage transit riders to combine cycling and public…
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Toronto International Bicycle Show Success
BikeBrampton promoted Bike the Creek Jun 18th and Brampton Cycling Advisory Committee’s 2016 exciting series of 10 Brampton Community Rides at our booth on March 4-6th. Several hundred cycling enthusiasts stopped by to chat with our volunteers. Many live in Brampton and many were very interested in cycling in Brampton. Cycle tourism is an up-and-coming theme…
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Winter Walk Day
Kids & parents, grab your winter hats, mittens and boots for Winter Walk Day to school Feb 3, 2016. BikeBrampton encourages year-round walking and biking to school. This special day on February 3rd has been set up across the country by Green Communities Canada to showcase the wonders of getting outside in fresh air and actively…
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