European Cities Aren’t Afraid of Commitment. Velo-city 2009 cycling conference delivers ‘Charter of Brussels’ MEC draws ire of BTAC Everything not A-OK as Wal-MEC approaches Auf Wiedershen to the Auto Germans cling to civilization, reclaim use of legs
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Vanier Park Dirt Jumps Move Forward
Glen Eagles skills park, West Vancouver, B.C. (built by Hoots Inc.) I couldn’t make the meeting last week, but the Park Board heard from the public regarding a BMX and dirt jump park in currently vacant land near the Planetarium and Vanier Park. The plan has moved one step closer
BCIT Students Show Pedal-Powered Innovation
Knowledge was power at BCIT on Wednesday, with creative thinking in abundance, and a wild array of student designed solutions to the problem of building a pedal-powered, electricity-generating vehicle that could fit inside a 30 x 18 x 16 inch box. If that wasn’t enough of a challenge, the bikes
The One Lane Lament
The following is an expression of my own opinion only, and not an official message on behalf of the Friends of the Burrard Bridge. Thank you to everyone who supported the two lane trial campaign and I hope you will help us to make the one lane experiment as successful
Lessons From the Long Road
Thursday, May 21 – 6pm to 7pm Bike Doctor, 137 West Broadway (across from Mountain Equipment Co-op) A journey of a lifetime. 19 months.18 countries. A cycling pilgrimage. Southernmost South America, north to Alaska. Long Road North is an inspiration to desk-bound free spirits everywhere. Join the Bike Doctor for excerpts
Is Your Ride Ready for Bike To Work Week?
With Bike to Work Week (May 11 – 17, 2009) just two weeks away, Paul Bogaert, owner of the Bike Doctor cycling stores in Vancouver and Burnaby, has five helpful hints for all those folks dusting off their bikes and getting ready to try a pedal-powered variation on their usual
Bike Park Clears First Jump
A public open house to examine the prospect of a BMX track and mountain bike skills park in Vanier Park drew plenty of area residents and proposal supporters to the H.R. MacMillan Planetarium on March 31st. Kits Points residents are saying ‘enough already’, claiming their part of town is inundated
Burrard Bridge Two Lane Trial Update
The long-awaited Burrard Bridge two lane reallocation trial should go before City council on April 21. You can find out some more of the details regarding the trial on Councillor Geoff Megg’s blog and on veteran municipal reporter Frances Bula’s blog too This is a great time to send off
The Big Need for Little Bikes
– Originally published in Momentum magazine (print edition 35) Each year brings a new crop of young cyclists and kids who’ve outgrown last year’s ride. Below, some helpful tips and sizing information to make sure the itty-bitty-biker in your family enjoys their two-wheeled freedom. “How about a campaign to bring
Taking Another Step Towards Taking The Lanes
“It will make the chicken debate look calm,†notes Vancouver Councillor Geoff Meggs during the March 18th meeting of the city’s Bicycle Advisory Committee. He’s referring to the expected protestations from drivers, regarding the hoped-for implementation of a two lane reallocation trial on the Burrard Bridge later this year… and