Category: Cycling Safety
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Bill 212 Ghost Bike Rally
Ontario Bill 212 will sadly result in more road violence deaths on unsafe streets. More than 34 cyclists from Brampton and Toronto gathered on Jan 25th to install a ghost bike to symbolize this prediction.
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Safer Drivers = Safer Streets
Regional Councillor Rowena Santos’ motion was approved regarding driver training, Ontario examinations, and the Auditor General Report. She referenced injury & loss of life statistics, emergency response, By-law and insurance costs.
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Brampton Bike Repair Stands
Find Brampton bike repair stands, located where people frequently cycle around the city. You want to know where you can pump your tires and use some tools for basic repairs. 2. JIM ARCHDEKIN RECREATION CENTRE, to the right of front entrance. Adjacent to Etobicoke Creek Trail at rear of building. (photo credit: City of Brampton)…
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Bike Basics for Kids
Brampton Recreation is offering spring Bike Basics courses for kids 6-14 years old. Whether your child is learning to ride a bike or wants to sharpen their skills, Bike Basics will get them riding with more confidence. In this 2-hour workshop, participants will learn about proper bike fit, safety equipment, street signs, signaling, stopping and…
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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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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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Know Your Rights in Brampton
BikeBrampton welcomed The Biking Lawyer Dave Shellnut to a BikeWrx workshop at Different Spokes. 21 cyclists from all walks of life gathered for a presentation and rousing discussion about how cyclists can protect themselves. The Bike Lawyer LLP provided valuable advice on steps to take in the event of a cyclist-motorist collision.
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Trail Etiquette
Cyclists and pedestrians must safely share the trail. Here are tips for user comfort. City of Brampton has prepared these tips. “Brampton is a HEALTHY and SAFE city”.
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Lock your bike securely
Prevent bike theft by locking your bike frame and front wheel securely. Note your serial number and register with police. As the days get longer and warmer, we will be riding more frequently and longer distances. Bikes are a valuable commodity, especially during the pandemic. They are hard to find at any price and must…
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