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June is BIKE MONTH.
It’s time to get rolling!
Welcome to the Lower
Mainland’s annual cycling
celebration.
Bike Month offers over 50 fun and educational
events including group rides, safety workshops,
parties, films, and festivals, for people of all ages
and abilities. Come with your friends, or meet
some new ones.
Bike Month is your chance to discover quiet,
safe, beautiful routes for excursions or everyday
trips. Feel the sun on your face and the wind in
your hair. Get fit. Save money. Fall in love with
your commute.
Come join the hundreds of thousands of people in
the Lower Mainland who experience the pleasure
of cycling, in the month of June and every day of
the year.
You’ve got the power!
presented by
For more info contact
Richard Campbell,
BEST Bike Month Coordinator
Phone 604-669-2860
Check out these
BIKE MONTH EVENTS!
Stanley Park Bike Festival
Sapperton Bike Festival
Central Valley Greenway Ride
Vancouver Bikeway
Grand Openings
Bike to Win in Surrey
Island City by Bike in Richmond
Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion
PLUS
Bike Safety Activities for Kids
Lantern Ride
East Van Chopper Fest
Bike Film Night
Clean Air Day Pancake Breakfast
Momentum MOMpop! Picnic
and more…over 50 events!…
see inside for details, or check
www.best.bc.ca
Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority
CYCLE SAFE!
• behave as if you are invisible to other
road users
• watch for opening car doors, people in
parked cars
PICK YOUR ROUTE
• Get a good city cycling map
• use bike routes or secondary routes
where possible: less traffic, less pollution,
more fun
RIDE CAREFULLY AND PREDICTABLY
• ride in a straight line without weaving
into gaps between parked cars
RESPECT PEDESTRIANSRESPECT PDE
• use hand signals; point in the direction
you intend to turn
• Give pedestrians lots of room.
• If you are on a shared path or a sidewalk
on a bridge, ring your bell or call out
well before you pass pedestrians
• make eye contact with drivers, especially
at intersections
SEE, BE SEEN, BE SAFE
• Wear bright coloured clothing and use
lights and reflectors.
• watch traffic behavior and ride defensively • ALWAYS wear a helmet!
STAY AWARE
Thank you to the City of Burnaby for their financial support.
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SATURDAY JUNE 12
5 REV! • 10AM-4PM, Science World, 1455
Quebec St. The Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association
(VEVA) is holding a “ride an electric vehicle” extravaganza featuring electric bikes – come find out what
the buzzzz is all about. Info: 604-878-9500 or
www.veva.bc.ca
6 LANTERN RIDE • 9PM, David Lam Park
(Homer at Pacific). A ride along the seawall to the
quiet back ways and paths of Stanley Park. As the
night falls we will light our way with magical fairy
lanterns (battery operated; no flames please). Along
the way, stop and be serenaded by le Foss, the original anti-fossil-burning crooner. Meet at David Lam
Park at 7:30 to make lamps and decorations. Bring a
small flashlight or blinky light. Presented by PedalPlay.
Info: 604-916-BIKE or www.pedalpower.org
7 BICYCLE AND TRICYCLE RIDING IS
FAMILY FUN • Noon–4 PM, UBC Bookstore, 6200
University Blvd. Learn about bike safety and maintenance and fitting your bike helmet, find out how to
secure your bike, learn BMX tricks, experience Pedal
Power Storytime, make a fruit smoothie with our Bike
Blender, and more. Save 20% on children’s books. Rain
or shine. Presented by UBC Bookstore and University
Neighbourboods Association. Info: 604-822-2665.
SUNDAY JUNE 6
8 ISLAND CITY BY BIKE • 9:30AM–2PM,
Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton St
(just east of No. 1 Rd). Short ride of 13 km along
West Dyke Trail & back along Granville Ave & Railway
Ave. Long ride of 22 km along West Dyke Trail,
Williams Rd, Shell Rd, South Dyke Trail. Refreshments
and raffle prize draw following the ride.
Info: 604-276-4035
THURSDAY JUNE 10
LET YOUR NIGHT LIFE SHINE: REFLECTIVE
ARTS AND SAFETY WORKSHOP • 7-10PM,
location TBA. Discover creative new uses for
reflective tape and light reflectors. Fun for everyone.
Sharp scissors and knives involved so parental
supervision required for kids. Materials supplied.
Info: 604-916-BIKE or www.pedalpower.org
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start point receive a free cycling map from TransLink.
Info: www.stanleyparkbikefest.ca
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Kerrisdale Arena, 5670 East Boulevard at 41st, 9:15am
Templeton School, 727 Templeton at Adanac, 9:15am
Queen Elizabeth Park, 37th and Ontario, 9:30am
Science World, 9:30am
West Vancouver
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Underpass (Chilco at Georgia). Come celebrate the
opening of the Georgia Street bike lanes. Festivities
include a chain cutting ceremony and tour of the
bikeway. Free prizes and refreshments. Info:
604-871-6279 or [email protected]
WORLD NUDE BIKE RIDE • Check web site for
details. Protest oil dependency, and celebrate the
power and individuality of our bodies. Join thousands
of cyclists in major cities, riding bare as you dare!
Info: www.worldnakedbikeride.org
SUNDAY JUNE 13
MOMPOP! PICNIC • 11AM–5PM, Delightful
West End location TBA. Self-propelled fun for free!
An inter-activated carnival of ideas presented by
MOMENTUM Magazine with help from Tribal
Harmonix and PedalPlay. Dj’s, pedal-powered sound,
performances, art jams, stuff for kids, – come do
whatcha do and share with your neighbours. Info:
604-688-4228, www.momentummagazine.org
RH RICK HANSEN WHEELS IN MOTION
Refer to ad on page 2 for locations. Make a date
to make a difference! Participate in a Rick Hansen
Wheels In Motion event in your community.
Canadians are invited to wheel, bike, skate, run or
walk or pledge online to help improve the quality of
life of people with spinal cord injury. Support
research for a better tomorrow, and quality of
life initiatives for a better today.
Info: www.rickhansen.com or 1-866.60.WHEEL
THURSDAY JUNE 17
11 PACIFIC AND EXPO BIKE LANES GRAND
OPENING • 5–6PM, David Lam Park (Homer at
Pacific). Come celebrate the opening of the city’s
newest downtown bike lanes. Festivities include a
chain-cutting ceremony and tour of the facilities.
Free prizes and refreshments. A tour of the bike
lanes will begin at 5:45pm. Info: 604-871-6279
or [email protected]
SATURDAY JUNE 19
12 SAPPERTON BIKE FESTIVAL • 9AM–5PM,
Cap’s Bicycle Shop, 434 East Columbia, New
Westminster. Fun for all ages. Pancake Breakfast,
group rides, children’s bike decorating contest, bicycle trade show, Vintage and Cruiser Bike Show and
Shine (plus parade and ride to the Quay), Meeks the
Clown, Dangerous Dan and the Flow Riders, “Dork”
bike races, Children’s Bike Parade to Sapperton Park,
and Penny Farthing races. Info: 604-524-3611
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14 SOLSTICE RIDE • 7:00PM SHARP, Ontario
and 37th. Ride along the Ridgeway to Pacific Spirit
Park, where we will stop for a short performance by
the Dinosaurs Against Fossil Fuels. The ride will end
just before sunset (9:20) at Acadia beach. Riders
are welcome to stay at the beach to share snacks
and enjoy the evening. Info: Lee 604-255-2102
Shell Trail
Planetarium, 1100 Chestnut Street, 9:15am,
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14th and Victoria. BEST invites you to join a fun,
guided ride from Vancouver through Burnaby to
New Westminster. Come and discover the most
enjoyable route across the Lower Mainland. Come
early to learn more about the Greenway and to
meet other riders. Leisurely pace. All welcome.
Please wear a helmet. The destination is the
Sapperton Bike Festival. Return rides to Vancouver
starting at 2PM. Info: Keith at 604-669-2860 or
www.best.bc.ca
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4 BIKE TO EAST VANCOUVER MARKET DAY OPENING • 2–3PM, South side of the Chilco
9AM-2PM, E 15th Ave and Victoria. Free helmet
fitting, bike safety information and bike engraving.
Info: www.eatlocal.org, 604-879-3276
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3 BIKE TO PITT MEADOWS DAY • 11AM-5PM,
Bike Lockup, Harris Road Park. The Maple Ridge
and Pitt Meadows Bicycle Advisory Committee
encourages you to cycle to Pitt Meadows Day. Free
secure bike parking. The day ends with a BBQ.
Self-guided bike tour information at the bike parking
facility at Harris Road Park. Info: 604-465-2452
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2525 Main St. A reading from the book Traffic Life:
Passionate Tales and Exit Strategies with contributors
from the Vancouver area. The book is an anthology of
short stories, poems, cartoons and other art on car
culture plus alternatives, with cycling coming out at
the top. Info: www.trafficlife.com
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BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY • A day to focus on bike
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8AM–2PM, Brockton Point in Stanley Park.
Watch top racers speed around tight corners. Try an
between cities and workplaces across Canada to see electric bike. Put your kids through bike safety boot
who can get the highest percentage of employees into camp, or send them off on a treasure hunt. Ride a
cleaner, sustainable modes of transportation such as
unicycle. Run from the pedaling dinosaurs. Explore
transit, carpooling, cycling, or walking. To register or
the Stanley Park trails with an experienced guide.
for info: 604-689-4467, [email protected]
Cheer your kids on in their first ever bike race.
Whatever you want in cycling, it's here. Car-free.
1 CLEAN AIR DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Info: www.stanleyparkbikefest.ca
7:30-9AM, CBC Plaza, 700 Hamilton.
Free pancakes for all you clean commuters.
RIDE TO THE STANLEY PARK BIKE FESTIVAL
Info: Richard 604-669-2860, [email protected]
Get to the Stanley Park Bike Fest on your own two
COMMUTER CHALLENGE • A friendly competition
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WEDNESDAY JUNE 2:
NATIONAL CLEAN AIR DAY
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SUNDAY JUNE 20
15 LEARN TO RIDE YOUR BIKE WITH
PEDALHEADS • 2–3:30PM, Jericho Hill Centre,
4196 W 4th Ave. For kids 4 to 14. From training
wheels to trails. Pedalheads instructors will be
teaching bike safety and skills from our 10 level
program. There are only 4 kids per instructor.
Register by calling 604-874-6464.
Info: www.atlantisprograms.com
FRIDAY JUNE 25
16 THE ANNUAL EAST VAN CHOPPER FEST
BIKE TO WORK FRIDAYS KICKOFF
NOON–8PM, Strathcona Park,Venables and
Raymur. Back for the third year, the notorious
EastVan Chopper Fest is presented by PedalPlay.
Come and ride crazy bikes, dance to pedal powered
music and quench your thirst with Pedal-Powered
Smoothies. BBQ. Join us as we flaunt our finery
through the afternoon and early evening then come
along for a fun filled ride at 9pm, as we bend necks
styling thru the city. Info: 604-916-BIKE or
www.pedalpower.org
17 BIKE TO COQUITLAM FARMERS
MARKET • 9AM–1PM, Coquitlam Rec Centre
parking lot, 633 Poirier. Come to the market via
bicycle, inline-skate, scooter, walking, or transit.
The first 50 people who arrive at the market via
these means will receive market money to spend
at the market. Info: 604-318-8966,
[email protected]
TUESDAY JUNE 22
18 BIKE FILM NIGHT • Doors at 7PM, show at
7:30PM, Pacific Cinematheque, 1131 Howe St.
The Dinosaurs Against Fossil Fuels present a collection of cycling related films from around the globe.
Tickets are $10. Advance tickets are available at
The Bike Doctor and Simon’s Bike Shop.
Info: [email protected] or 604-730-1090
THURSDAY JUNE 24
19 WINDSOR BIKEWAY GRAND OPENING
5-6PM, Grays Park (33rd at Windsor). Come
celebrate the opening of the Windsor Bikeway.
Festivities include a chain-cutting ceremony and
tour of the bikeway. Free prizes and refreshments.
Bike tours begin at 5:45pm. Info: 604-871-6279 or
[email protected]
Now that the sunny days of summer are here, it’s
the perfect time to give cycling to work a try! Stay
tuned for details on kickoff activities. Info: 604669-2860 or www.best.bc.ca
20 2004 WHEEL RIDE • 5:30PM, Vancouver
Art Gallery (by the fountain). Critical Mass is a
grassroots reclamation of public space, a bike ride
and skate, held the last Friday of every month.
The goal is to break all records and have more
than 2004 wheels of skate boards, roller blades,
and bicycles! Decorated people and bikes, signs,
lights, bells, whistles, horns, and other noisemakers are all encouraged. Rain or shine!
Info: [email protected] or
www.velolove.bc.ca
SATURDAY JUNE 26
21 TRANS CANADA TRAIL BRIDGE
OFFICIAL OPENING • 11:30AM Trans Canada
Trail Bridge under the 2nd Narrows Memorial
Bridge. Join Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan,
Vancouver Deputy Mayor Peter Ladner and
Vancouver Councillors for the official opening of
the new cyclist and pedestrian bridge between
Burnaby and Vancouver. BBQ featuring burgers,
veggie dogs and other refreshments. Bring your
family and the dog! Info: 604-294-7420 for details
on the bike ride prior to the event
A 4TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY BIKE
DROP • 10AM to 3:30PM, MEC roof-top parking
lot, 130 W. Broadway. Bring unwanted bicycles
and parts to donate to local non-profits that reuse
bikes for the benefit of the local community:
UBC’s AMS Bike Co-op, Our Community Bikes,
Covenant House, Bikeworks at United We Can,
and PEDAL. Even if you have no bike to donate,
drop by and join the festivities! Info: www.mec.ca
or 604-872-7858 ext.317
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26 VACC CANADA DAY BIKE SAFETY
SKILLS EVENT • 10AM–5PM Cloverdale
PEDALPLAY CHOPPER FUN • Info: Jim at
604-916-BIKE or [email protected]
Build Your Dream Chopper: PedalPlay Chopper
Building Workshop, every second Thursday, 8PM
through the summer, location TBA. You provide a
semi-complete bike and other parts you can
scrounge. We provide tools and technicians. Bring
your craziest ideas and we’ll make it work! $100 to
$400. Limited space. Pre-registration is a must.
SUNDAY JUNE 27
Amphitheatre, 176 St. at 64 Ave, Surrey.
As part of the official City of Surrey Canada Day
celebrations the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition
will present an opportunity for kids to ride their bikes
through an obstacle course simulating some of the
danger zones of our streets (intersections, driveways, etc). Riders are taught the skills needed to
safely share the road with motor vehicles. Free of
charge, bikes/helmets provided.
Info: www.vacc.bc.ca/surrey
23 LEARN TO RIDE YOUR BIKE WITH
PEDALHEADS • 2–3:30PM St Clement’s
ONGOING EVENTS
22 BIKE TO CHINATOWN DAY • 3–6PM,
Keefer Triangle, corner of Keefer and Columbia
St. Ride your bikes to Chinatown for a fun-filled
afternoon celebrating the bike and its significance
in the Chinatown community! Activities include a
treasure hunt, heritage-tour, “I love my bike” children’s art, raffle prizes and bike decorating. Free
bike-babysitting service! Organized by Vancouver
Chinatown Revitalization Youth Subcommittee.
Info: [email protected] or 604-669-2860
Anglican Church 3400 Institute Road, North
Van. For kids 4-14. From training wheels to trails.
Pedalheads instructors will be teaching bike safety
and skills from our 10 level program. There are
only 4 kids per instructor. Register by calling
604-874-6464 Info: www.atlantisprograms.com
WEDNESDAY JUNE 30
24 YALETOWN BREWING GRAND PRIX
5–9:15PM, Mainland and Helmcken. This inaugural race will host elite cyclists from BC, Canada
and the US. Racing begins in the late afternoon,
with five separate races. Road closures in effect
starting at 4PM. Organized by The Yaletown
Brewing Co. and the TREK Racing Team. Don’t
miss the excitement! Info: www.trekvwracing.com
or Steve at 604-328-7370
THURSDAY JULY 1
25 BIKE TO GRANVILLE ISLAND ON
CANADA DAY • 9AM–6PM, Granville Island.
Enjoy the famous Canada Day celebrations and
store your bike at the free, supervised lock-up
facility provided by the Granville Island Business
and Community Association in The Ocean Concrete
Yard on Johnston Street, Granville Island. First 300
to stash their bikes receive a free Canada Day
water bottle. Bike storage available 9AM–6PM.
Info: [email protected] or 604-682-1993
BIKE TO WORK FRIDAYS • Love your
Commute! You experienced the fun of cycling during Bike Month. Well, the sunny days of summer
are here at last, and NOW is the perfect time to
give cycling to work a try. Join thousands of people
cycling to work on Fridays. It’s a great way to end
your week, and a perfect head-start to your weekend. For tips on cycling to work, check the Bike
Month pages at www.best.bc.ca. If you would
like advice on making your worksite more
bicycle-friendly, BEST offers free consulting.
Please call 604-689-4467.
27 VACC WEDNESDAY NIGHT RIDES • 6:30
PM from Century House, 620 8th Street, New
Westminster.• Join the Vancouver Area Cycling
Coalition on weekly rides, from the first Wednesday
in June to the last Wednesday in August. Nominal
fee for non-members. Helmets are mandatory. Call
Fulton at 604-323-5763 or 604-526-3585 for
information. The rides for June are as follows:
June 2: Millennium Trail Ride
June 9: Central Park Ride
June 16: Sapperton Landing Bicycle Ride
June 23: Richmond/River Road Ride
June 30: Deer Lake Bicycle Ride
The PedalPlay Chopper Club, Every second
Thursday, 5-8PM, through the summer, location
TBA. A bi-weekly gathering of chopper bicycles.
Come by the workshop to flaunt, get advice, or rent
stand and equipment time. After you have geeked
out on your fly chopper, let’s go for a ride!
VANCOUVER BICYCLE CLUB WEEKLY
RIDES Info: [email protected] or www.vbc.bc.ca.
28 Wednesday Pie Rides (Road), Every
Wednesday at 5:30 PM, Canada Place (west side).
Ride around Stanley Park, over to Canada Place,
across to Kits, and out around UBC. Afterwards, we
go for a bite to eat. 20 to 50 km. Multi-paced, wait
at pre-determined spots for others.
29 Saturday Morning Trails (MTB), Every
Saturday at 10 AM at Max’s Deli, 15th & Oak.
Ride usually goes to the UBC Endowment Lands or
Stanley Park. Trails are mostly non-technical and
consist of gravel paths and the occasional singletrack. Leisure or Medium pace, depending on mood
of the participants.
29 Saturday Exercise Rides (Road), Every
Saturday at 9:30 AM at Max’s Deli, 15th & Oak.
(will complete by 12:30). Cycle together at an
exercise pace. Routes will vary and pace groups will
develop as needed. 50-75 km. Medium to Fast pace.
29 Sunday Medium Rides (Road), EVERY
Sunday at 9 am at Max’s Deli, 15th & Oak.
Participants usually go south to Richmond and
Steveston, or to the North Shore, and to a restaurant for lunch. Sometimes the ride will have another destination – check vbc.bc.ca 40 to 80 km.
MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT
CO-OP CYCLING EVENTS
All events are free, and take place at MEC
Vancouver Store, 130 W Broadway. Info:
[email protected] or 604-872-7858 ext.317.
BIKE MAINTENANCE SEMINAR • Sat. June
5, 12, 19, and 26, 10:30AM–NOON, and Thurs. June
3, 17 and 24, 6:30–8:00PM.
A GRINGA’S GUIDE TO SOLO-CYCLING
SOUTH BAJA MEXICO • Tues. June 22nd,
7–9PM. A slideshow by Ulrike Rodrigues
3RD ANNUAL COMMUNITY CHARITABLE
BIKE DROP • Sat. June 26th, 10AM–3:30PM,
MEC rooftop parking lot. Bring bikes between
10AM and 3:30PM to donate to various groups.
CYCLING AND THE LAW • Tues. June 29,
7PM. A talk by lawyer David Hay.
STAR BUSINESSES
A MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT CO-OP
130 W Broadway • 604-872-7858
www.mec.ca
B BIKE DOCTOR
163 W. Broadway • 604-873-BIKE (2453)
1350 Commercial Dr. • 604-215-RIDE (7433)
New location! 4093 Kingsway
604-439-BIKE (2453)
www.thebikedr.com
C CAPERS COMMUNITY MARKETS
Capers Robson
1675 Robson 604-687-5288
Capers W. Van
2496 Marine Dr. 604-925-3316
Capers Kitsilano
2285 W. 4th Ave 604-739-6676
Bike Month Events in SURREY
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FRIDAY JUNE 4
BIKE TO WIN!!
34 BIKE SAFETY • 7–9:30PM, Cloverdale Recreation
Centre, 6220-184th St. Wheel your way into summer by learning
bike safety at the June Pre-Teen Dance in Cloverdale. Safety tips,
trivia and games will all focus on Cycling. Win great prizes! Info:
Kim at 604-502-6420.
30 BIKE TO NEWTON YOUTH CENTRE • 13355 68th Ave
During June, all youth who bike to the Newton Youth Centre will be
entered in a draw to win cool prizes!! The more often you bike, the
more times your name will be entered into the draw and the more
your chances of winning increase! So jump on your bike and head
on down to the Newton Youth Centre. You must have a valid youth
membership to be entered in the draw.
NEWTON RECREATION SERVICES will be promoting Bike safety throughout June. All children in registered programs will be
encouraged to enter a colouring contest for some great prizes.
Info: 604-501-5038.
31 RIDE TO NEWTON SENIORS’ CENTRE • 13775 70th Ave
Seniors! Ride your bike to Newton Seniors Centre during June and
enjoy a complimentary coffee and enter your name in a draw to win
a dinner for two at Newton Seniors Centre. Info: 604-501-5010.
32 BIKE WEEK AT THE WAVE POOL • 13730 72nd Ave
Take part in exciting wheeled fun at the Wave Pool during the week
of June 21–June 25. Daily fun and games! Info: 604-501-5540.
33 FLEETWOOD BIKE FITNESS CHALLENGE • Monday
through Sunday, June 1–30 (open Monday-Friday 7:00am10:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 8:00am–5:00pm), Fleetwood
Community Recreation Centre, 15996-84th Ave. • Bike your way
around Surrey by using any of our Cardio equipment. Lots of great
prizes to be won! Receive extra bonus points if you bike to the
Centre. Info: Kelsey at 604-501-5026.
Shop and the Superheros Freeride team, DJ, BBQ, Trade Show Expo,
Swag and more In conjunction with Surrey's Peninsula Days event
series. All Ages. Info: Jim at 604.538.5716 or www.sorcebikeclub.org
TUESDAY JUNE 29
35 KIDS ON BIKES (AGES: 3–8 YEARS) • 10AM–4PM, North
Surrey Recreation Centre, 10275-135th St. Come to the Whalley
Festival and check out the kids bike zone. Obstacle course and bike
safety tips. Prizes! Info: Sahra-Lea 604-502-6343.
36 GREEN TIMBERS PARK BICYCLE TOUR • 6:30–8PM,
Green Timbers Park parking lot on 100th Ave (between 144th
St. & 148th St.). Here's an opportunity to see this amazing urban
forest with a relaxed, competent tour guide. See Surrey's hidden
nature secrets with a trail interpreter who can answer questions
about the trees and plants. Bicycle must be in good mechanical condition; wear your helmet and bring a drink. Nominal fee for adults
and children under 12. Info: Lanny 604-501-5175
TUESDAY JUNE 22
THURSDAY JULY 1
34 FOLKS ON SPOKES – CLOVERDALE CELEBRATES
BIKE MONTH • 5:30–7:30PM, Cloverdale Recreation Centre,
26 VACC CANADA DAY BIKE SAFETY SKILLS EVENT
SATURDAY JUNE 19
6220–184th St. A great family event. Obstacle course and bike
demo. Face painting, crafts and bicycle decorating are some of the
exciting activities. Bring your tricycle, bicycle or scooter. Free hot
dogs. Prizes to be won. Info: 604-502-6408.
SATURDAY, JUNE 26
SOUTH SURREY BIKE FEST 2004 • 11AM–5PM, South Surrey
Athletic Bike Park, 24th Ave and 148th St.
The third annual "Celebration of off-road cycling.” Featuring Dirt
Jump Jam, Bike Park Tours, Mountain Bike Skills Challenge, Bike
Olympics, Bike Inspection, Demo Bikes, Pro Riders from the Trialsin'
10AM–5PM, Cloverdale Amphitheatre, 176th St. at 64th Ave.
As part of the official City of Surrey Canada Day celebrations the
Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition will present an opportunity for kids
to ride their bikes through an obstacle course simulating some of
the danger zones of our streets (intersections, driveways, etc).
Riders are taught the skills needed to safely share the road with
motor vehicles. Free of charge, bikes/helmets provided.
Info: www.vacc.bc.ca/surrey
WHO’S WHO
in the Cycling World
SUSTAINABLE
TRANSPORTATION
BEST
604-669-2860 www.best.bc.ca
ADVOCACY
The Purple Pirate
604-805-4395
www.purplepirate.com
UBC Trek Program
604-827-8735 www.trek.ubc.ca
CITY CONTACTS
British Columbia Cycling
Coalition
www.bccc.bc.ca
Burnaby
Maintenance Requests
604-294-7440
Vancouver Area Cycling
North Vancouver
Coalition
604-878-VACC www.vacc.bc.ca Bicycle Hotline 604-990-BIKE
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Cycling British Columbia
604-737-3034
www.cycling.bc.ca
Vancouver
Bicycle Hotline 604-871-6070
[email protected]
GETTING AROUND
North Shore Mountain Bike
Association
www.nsmba.bc.ca
Aqua Bus
604- 689-5858
www.aquabus.bc.ca
Vancouver Bicycle Club
604-733-3964 www.vbc.bc.ca
BC Ferries
1-888-223-3779
www.bcferries.bc.ca
CYCLING SKILLS AND
MAINTENANCE
Transit Information and
Bike Racks on Buses
604-953-3333
AMS Bike Co-op
604-822-BIKE
George Massey Tunnel
www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/bikecoop Bicycle Shuttle
www.th.gov.bc.ca/bchighways/
Atlantis Pedalheads
massey/massey.htm
604-874-6464
www.atlantisprograms.com
Bike Lockers at Transit
Bike Sense Manual
bikesense.bc.ca
CanBike Courses
www.gonecycling.com
Guywires
604-420-9722
Stations
604-453-4500
[email protected]
TransLink Cycling Information
www.translink.bc.ca/Programs_
and_Services/Bikes.asp
LifeCyccle
1-604-885-0384
www.lifecycle.ca
Commute by bike? Want to
encourage cycling in your city?
VANCOUVER AREA CYCLING COALITION
Your Cycling Advocates!
www.vacc.bc.ca
Box 0074, 641 Columbia Street
New Westminster BC V3M 1A8
Better Environmentally Sound Transportation
BEST, a non-profit charity, is a membership-based, integrated voice for all aspects
of sustainable transportation including
public transit, cycling and walking.
www.best.bc.ca
We work tirelessly to make “active transportation” options (including cycling and
walking) available to the people of the
Lower Mainland. Here are a few compelling
reasons for you to support our work:
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS Cycling or walking instead of driving
is a great way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, clean up the air,
and improve the environment for our children and grandchildren.
HEALTH Health Canada claims the annual medical cost attributed to
physical inactivity is over $2 billion; cycling and walking improves
fitness and reduces overall illness and health care costs.
SAFE INFRASTRUCTURE BEST works with all levels of government
to improve active transportation infrastructure such as bike lanes,
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greenways and sidewalks. We believe that everyone should have
access to safe and convenient bicycle routes.
EDUCATION AND PROMOTION BEST works with individuals, businesses, policy makers and the media to raise awareness and educate
the public about sustainable transportation issues and solutions.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE Your donation will help fund our important
work to improve transportation for all of us – please join us, and get
active on transportation!
THANK YOU
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING BEST!
Special thanks to all the organizations whose generous donations and support make Bike Month possible.
Thank you so much in choosing to make a donation
to BEST today. In helping us, you will be making a
difference.
SPONSORS
SUPPORTERS
TransLink
CBC Television
CBC Radio 1
CBC Radio 2
TD Friends of the Environment
Mountain Equipment Co-op
The City of Vancouver
The City of North Vancouver
The City of Surrey
Please fill out the form below and fax it
to 604-669-2869 or mail it to
• BEST is recognised as one of Canada’s leading
environmental organizations – with a focus on how
transportation affects our lives, our environment and
our communities.
BEST, 822-510 West Hastings,
Vancouver BC V6B 1L8.
• By donating today you give us the ability to continue
working with governments, businesses, youth and
communities to increase the availability of, and the
demand for, safe and efficient transportation choices.
Your contribution is greatly appreciated!
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Greenway Project moves forward!
The Central Valley Greenway project is receiving nearly $4 million
from Transport Canada’s Urban Transportation Showcase Program.
Together with matching funds from TransLink ($4M), City of
Vancouver ($2M), City of Burnaby ($2M), and further cost sharing
from the City of New Westminster, GVRD, VanCity and BEST, more
than $12 million will be spent on planning, construction, and stewardship of the Greenway over the next three years.
In 2001, BEST won the $1 million VanCity Award for its vision of
the 22km Central Valley Greenway as a ribbon of green through
the Lower Mainland. Since that time, BEST has been working
closely with regional and local governments, as well as other
stakeholders and NGO’s in the community to ensure the Greenway
becomes a reality.
Currently about 40%(9km) of the Greenway is usable as a separated
pathway for walking and biking, although not all is to a final standard.
With the new funding, existing sections of the Greenway will be connected and upgraded, and key barriers on the route will be removed
to provide for a continuous link from Science World in Vancouver,
through the Central Valley of Burnaby, to the New Westminster Quay
on the Fraser River. Completion is scheduled for 2007.
Central Valley
Greenway Ride
Saturday June 19
Registration at 10AM, Trout Lake Park
(East of 14th and Victoria)
BEST invites you to join an enjoyable, guided ride from
Vancouver through Burnaby to New Westminster. Discover the
most enjoyable route across the Lower Mainland.
Come early to learn more about the Greenway and to meet
other riders. Leisurely pace. All welcome. Please wear a
helmet. The destination is the Sapperton Bike Festival in
New Westminster.
Return rides from the Sapperton Bike Festival, 434 E.
Columbia (New Westminster) to Vancouver starting at 2PM.
Contact Keith 604-669-2860 or www.best.bc.ca
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