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BikeBrampton members going to Greg’s Ride

23 Aug 2019, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Cycling, Events-GTA Cycling, Ontario Cycling

This Fall, a group of us from BikeBrampton will be participating in Greg’s Ride on Sunday, September 22. We’ll be cycling from Brampton to Hamilton on Saturday, riding in Greg’s Ride on Sunday, then cycling home Monday. BikeBrampton’s participation in this annual event has grown from one rider in 2013 to our larger team of riders this year. Who is BikeBrampton We are a group of volunteers who have met monthly for the past 6 years, discussing and developing action…

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Join BikeBrampton members at Greg’s Ride

13 Aug 2019, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Cycling, Cycling Benefits - Environment, Events-GTA Cycling, Ontario Cycling, Sustainable Transportation

This Fall, a group of us from BikeBrampton will be participating in Greg’s Ride on Sunday, September 22. We’ll be cycling from Brampton to Hamilton on Saturday, riding in Greg’s Ride on Sunday, then cycling home Monday. BikeBrampton’s participation in this annual event has grown from one rider in 2013 to our larger team of riders this year. Who is BikeBrampton We are a group of volunteers who have met monthly for the past 6 years, discussing and developing action…

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Brampton, Bicycle Friendly Community – Who Cares?

23 Aug 2018, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Cycling, Ontario Cycling, Sustainable Transportation

Do you care that City of Brampton was awarded Bicycle Friendly Community Bronze status in spring of 2017? Probably not. The state of cycling in the City likely is not top of mind for most Brampton residents. Yet, the achievement of this award represents an important milestone, and not just for those who regularly bike in the City. Here’s why, according to David Laing, Chair of BikeBrampton. Brampton currently faces a number of serious issues related to its rapid growth…

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Greg’s Ride 2018

01 Aug 2018, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Cycling, Events-GTA Cycling, Ontario Cycling

Team Brampton cycled Greg’s Ride 2018 Sept 23rd. Share the Road 13th Annual Greg’s Ride offered our cycling network a 20% discount on all Early Bird tickets! 13th Annual Greg’s Ride details & Registration This annual fundraiser supported Share the Road’s cycling advocacy at Queen’s Park (100% of profits fund advocacy). We all know the importance of what has been accomplished and what still needs to be done! Greg’s Ride 2018 in the Hamilton area included: The Promenade: 8kmThe Challenger: 37kmThe…

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Bike the Creek Friendly Connections

26 Jun 2018, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Cycling, Ontario Cycling, Region of Peel Cycling

Bike the Creek Bicycle Friendly Connections & Aboriginal Day were our 2018 themes. We were blessed with liquid sunshine amidst brief almost dry spells. Faces shone on happy riders who came out to experience new trail connections and the three official ceremonies for 2018. Town Route riders gathered at Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre to listen to Bike the Creek Planning Committee Chair David Laing give the Rider Safety Briefing. Town Route – 46km, City Loop Route 40km, Nature Route 26km,…

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Rear View Cycling

26 Jun 2018, Posted by Dayle Laing in Brampton Cycling, Cycling Safety, Ontario Cycling, Region of Peel Cycling

Rear view cycling was promoted in Bike Month. MTO’s Road Safety Challenge grant allowed BikeBrampton to design, create and display a poster to encourage cyclists to check around them before turning or changing lanes. Published April 2018 in “Cycling Skills: Ontario’s Guide to Safe Cycling” included the inspiration for our challenge this year: “A rear view mirror lets you see what is approaching from behind and makes it easier to check traffic before passing.”   Brampton Springdale Library hosted a…

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Here’s how we can bridge the gender gap in biking || Greater Greater Washington

10 Jan 2018, Posted by Kevin Montgomery in Brampton Cycling, Canada Cycling, Cycling Benefits - Health, Cycling Safety, Ontario Cycling, Region of Peel Cycling, Sustainable Transportation

Despite overall growth in the number of people biking to work, there are still some challenges that need to be addressed by cities, organizations, and employers for more women to bike more often.

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