Community Bike Programs

Inspired By Our Bike Parade

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 18:40:33 GMT

A celebratory bike parade reminds us that the kids are confident, capable and ready to ride.

The New Face of Cycling

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 07:49:29 GMT

Stereotypes about bicycling are falling away as diverse communities adopt and promote the cycling lifestyle.

Local Spokes

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 07:49:12 GMT

Advocates from nine organizations in New York – including Transportation Alternatives and Asian Americans for Equity – formed Local Spokes in 2011.

Spokes and Sprouts? A 9-day velo-adventure of Ottawa´s Foodscapes

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:44:00 GMT

Bike touring, farm touring. An eating, riding, community-building adventure you're welcome to be a part of.

Need a New Bike? Lots of Second-Hand Options

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 21:59:00 GMT

While there are all kinds of shiny new bikes for kids and adults at fine bike shops everywhere, there are also lots of well-loved bikes looking new homes. If you've got an old bike sitting in the garage, consider donating it to be refurbished.

Gearing Up for Bike Month

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:51:37 GMT

May is bike month. Once upon a time there was "bike to work week." Now it's a whole month. And it's about biking everywhere, all the time. Because biking is fun, social, great exercise and often quick and convenient.

Cargo Trailer Big Enough for Six Passengers

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 07:46:45 GMT

Saw this amazing trailer on Toronto's Centre Island. Looked like it could easily be swapped between bikes. Looked like lots of fun. A bike bus.

Bike Shares in Canada and the US

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:16:48 GMT

These cities are leading North America with bike share systems up and riding!

How to Rent a Bike while Traveling

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:15:26 GMT

Cycling during a trip is getting easier all the time. Here are a few tips for those trips when taking your wheels with you just isn't practical.

Winter Cycling Survey

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:27:38 GMT

Does your city support winter cycling? The Laurier Avenue Segregated Bike Lane has been cleared of snow this winter. Now the city of Ottawa is surveying cyclists to identify up to three 10K routes that cyclists would also like to see cleared of snow.

An Adapted Bicycle Offers the Gift of Mobility

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:22:58 GMT

Hal Honeyman of Project Mobility has been able to make young Autumn Daley's dreams of riding outside under her own power come true with the gift of an adapted bicycle.

Seattle Folk Festival 2011 Benefit Square Dance

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Come for a toeclip tapping good time at the Seattle Folk Festival at the benefit square dance! Proceeds go to Bike Works, a nonprofit organization building sustainable communities in Columbia City in Seattle's southeast.

Have Your Say -- What improvements to cycling safety, infrastructure, education and regulation would you like to see?

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 03:31:24 GMT

The public has until Wednesday November 30 to submit cycling safety concerns and suggestions to the Office of the Chief Coronor of Ontario.

Cycling Education

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:19:00 GMT

Cycling education starts with learning to ride a bike. For streets, bike lanes and sidewalks to be safe for everyone, cycling education should continue with safe cycling skills for people of all ages and abilities, whether or not they ride bikes.