Community Involvement Archives

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Cancelled – May 15th demo day

Cancelled due to Rain !

Riverside Park in Guelph, Ontario

100′s of different models of bicycles, a dozen brands and lots of different types and styles of bikes to test ride

 IT’s Cancelled - presently working on a rain date.  Stay tuned. Read More

Exploring Beautiful Grand River Country

What’s better than getting out for a bike ride?   Getting out for a bike ride with friends, of course. Read More

Get on board with the Region of Waterloo Commuter Challenge

Hey friends,

If you’re like me and love cycling, the warmer weather has demanded that you press that bike into service on the open roads.  Your indoor trainer, stationary bike, XC ski’s retro Tour De France DVD’s can all be put away.  Time to clean the face and hand marks off the front windows of your living room,  from the days longing for sunshine and dry roads. Ride n Smile season has arrived.   Read More

Guelph’s Active Communities Summit 2011

May 27th, 2011

8am to 4pm

University of Guelph Arboretum Read More

It Sure Feels Good!

When the Ride to Conquer Cancer website says that this is a life changing event they’re talking about the ride itself, and I’m sure it will be, but I am finding that the preparation for the ride is changing my life. Read More

GPS Cycling Study

CALLING ALL CYCLISTS in the Waterloo Region!   The Region of Waterloo and the Waterloo Public Transportation Institute are doing a GPS Cycling Survey and you can be a part of it.    The information collected will be used to update the Cycling Master Plan.   Read More

Ministry of Transportation-Safety information for Bicycles and E-Bikes

 Bicycles

Can be operated on roads in Ontario.  In the HTA, the definition of bicycle includes tricycles and unicycles but not motor-assisted bicycles. You do not need a drivers licence to operate a bicycle in Ontario. Read More

Waterloo Explores Bike Parking

According to the 570 News article from June 29, 2010  titled “Waterloo Explores Bike Parking“ local cyclists can have a part in helping to decide where a secure bicycle parking facility should be located and the format a map, outlining local bikeways, should be. Read More

Bike Train Ontario

Here is a great new idea to make your cycling holiday easy and accessible…” The Bike Train“…..  Originally launched in 2007 and running between Toronto and Niagara it features select passenger rail trains equipped with bike racks.  You travel comfortably in the passenger car while your bike is transported securely in a baggage car.  Bike Train staff are available onboard to provide cycling maps and provide information. Read More

Biking directions added to Google Maps (for our American friends)

Effective in March of 2010 Google Maps have added cycling routes to their U.S.  maps.  For anyone heading to the States to do some biking this could be a really useful tool!! 

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