Follow Greg Kolodziejzyk’s sea trials for his ocean-going pedal-powered boat ‘Within’ with a live feed here: http://www.pedaltheocean.com/follow-greg.php He is currently pedaling the boat from Nanaimo to Port Hardy as a test for a more ambitious Pacific Ocean crossing in the summer. Details here: http://www.pedaltheocean.com/index.php
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VACC Winter Programs
VACC Winter Programs 2009 Streetwise Secondary and Bike Commuter Station #3 This spring Grade 11 students from Churchill Secondaryin Vancouver plan to ride north along the east coastof Vancouver Island, cross to Powell River from Comox,and return south to Vancouver via the Sunshine Coast. The students were split into two groups,intermediate
Selling to MEC severs relationship between Race Face and Lambert
Cycles Lambert is one of the biggest distributors in the Canadian cycling world. Following a decision by Race Face to start selling to Mountain Equipment Co-op, Lambert has opted to remove Race Face from its product line-up. Official Cycles Lambert press release online at Pedal Magazine. More on the story
Questioning The Car
From the New York Times: “People are questioning car purchases more than we’ve ever seen in recent history.” http://tinyurl.com/yly2poe In other Big Apple news, an interview with Janette Sadik-Khan, the woman who is remaking NYC into a bike-friendlier town coming soon!
Bike Tour and Museum exhibit combo
Sounds like fun! Get a tour of Vancouver’s urban and architectural landmarks by bike with Vancouverism by Bicycle. You’ll be accompanied by an interpreter from the Museum of Vancouver (MOV) along with experienced cycling guides from the VACC. The rides run Saturdays at 10am from July 18 to August 22
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
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
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
BMX and Mountain Bike Park proposed for Vanier Park in Kitsilano
Consideration is being given to a BMX/mountain bike facility in Vanier Park. The public is invited to an open house to learn more about this proposal and to make comments. Mar 31, 20095:00pm to 8:00pm,Vancouver Museum,Local History Lab1100 Chestnut Street More info:Mark VulliamyManager of Research and Planning604-257-8461
The best darn thing at the outdoors show
The 26kg waterbike has a claimed speed of 6 km/h on the water. The bike folds up and the whole arrangement fits in a trunk-sized bag. The pontoons and supports are carried on the rear rack when the bike is being ridden on land. Wazorway