Ah, the weather might be a bit crappy today, but we have spectacular things lined up for the coming month, and you should get on board!

If you want to volunteer for Bikeology, please let us know at info[at]bikeology and we’ll hook you up with fun things to do for the month… trust us…If you want to plan an event for Bike Month and get our help in getting the word out, again, you know the drill… drop us an email.  Just wanna attend? well, there’s that too!  Come on out….

See you out there…

Wheesht, sorry for the delay folks, we have been working in the background to get Bikeology and Bike Month up and running with all your old favourites, sprinkled with new and exciting bikey things to do…

What’s coming back?  Let us tempt you with this smattering of return events…

• Bikey Breakfasts (of course) – each and every Friday between 7 and 9 .m.  in June, stop by at a location near you for a coffee and a snack, then wend your way into your day…
• Salons (try, try again) – we have moved these events to Sundays at 3 to see if a change of time/date will perk them up.  Join us for a lovely intimate chat about our beloved bicycles and the various things to which they can be put to use.
• Mocktails on the Bridge  - a perennial favourite for a Wednesday afternoon from 4-6 p.m.; meet us at the High Level Bridge near Ezio Faraone Park where the Handlebar is always open!
• THE FESTIVAL DAY – woot woot… an afternoon of bikey fun, brought to you by Edmontonians and their bicycles… We’ll see you at Beaver Hills House Park on the 16th of June from noon to 4 p.m.
• Monday Night Movies at the Metro – yup, the return of the velo-love movies… every Monday, with a 7 p.m. start, at the new Metro space on 109 Street you can watch velo-oriented movies for FREE, yes FREE I tell you…
• Jewelry and craft sessions – dust off your  creative thinking cap, because Thursdays in June you can pick your parts then create your art (or craft) then wear it proudly the rest of the year…
• the Outdoor Ride In Movie – barring bad weather, we’ll be down in the park at the Victoria Cricket Pitch the night of June 23rd with a film, popcorn and music to get the ball rolling beforehand..

What’s new?  Well, we have some ideas (below), but really, you tell us! Want to host a bikey event, let us know the deets and we can help get the word out…

• Bikereel.com – Velofest Edmonton League and Organization (VELO) is delighted to join forces with BikeReel, a group presenting both local and international independent short films, Wednesday May 9, 7 p.m. at Metro again… Bike Reel Filmfest is a showcase of local, national and international talent both behind and in front of the camera. These bikey films give us a glimpse into bicycle culture and our complex relationships with bicycles, weaving together a tapestry of beauty, laughter, sorrow, wonder and adrenaline.
• Steam Punk Ride – dress up and join Bikewriter’s Blog author on Edmonton’s first ever Steam Punk ride, deets to follow
• The Edmonton Bike Swap – May 12 at the Edmonton Sportsdome, 10104-32 Ave. This is the place to safely sell your old bike and / or to buy a bike. The goal is to have all bikes in the swap able to be safely ridden away, so they are all tech checked for safety. Sellers pay a rack fee to get into the event and then a percentage when their bike sells. Bikes are taken in from 8:00 AM-11:30 PM. The swap runs from 12:00 – 4:00 PM. There is $2 admission for adults, while kids 12 and under are free.

Note that a few of these events are happening fairly soon!

There’ll be plenty more things to do with your bike in June, so check here often for updates!

Heyo cyclists, ssooooooooooo, technically, Bikeology and Bike Month is over, and WE believe it was a glorious month of velo-love; however, we want you to tell us how YOU think it went!

Everything will help us improve the month, so dig deep and let us know about your Bikeology and Bike Month experience.  Tell us a story. Suggest some changes. Compliment our effort.  Propose some events.  Volunteer your opinion… We want to know… REally..

We can be reached at info[at]bikeology.ca

Perhaps you know that Edmonton offers great cycling year around.  Perhaps you know that Edmonton has a robust cycling community.  Perhaps you know that Edmonton’s river valley is the longest and biggest parkland found in city limits in North America.

Did you know this? Edmonton holds an annual, National-level mountain bike race attracting international acclaim and world-ranked top talent from all across Canada. It’s the Edmonton Canada Cup…As a Canada Cup Series venue, Edmonton offers something truly unique, treating racers and spectators to the only stop on the Canada Cup circuit with a centralized urban course, perfect for both racers and spectators, right in the heart of the Edmonton River Valley.

Join the gang, as either a participant or a spectator, at the Kinsmen Field House on July 23rd, starting at 9 a.m. when the elite racing begins and continuing throughout the day!  There is something for everyone, whether you want to show case your wheelie popping talents, your single speed cunning, or simply want to hang with folks.  It’s going to be grand and we’ll see you there!