two fabulous velo-love events have already happened this week. Here’s the next 4 (!) for this week:
Mocktails on the Bridge
Thursdays June 26th
4-6pm @ Ezio Faraone Park, North West side of the High Level Bridge, at 109th St
Stop by on your way to/from your commute for a smoothie made in a blender powered by bike! Meet other bike ridin’ folk! Snacks, information and fun times will be provided.
Bikey Breakfast
Friday June 27th from 7-9am.
Stop by for free coffee, juice, granola bars, cinnamon buns with a side of velo love! Mechanics will provide free bike maintenance checks. Cinnamon buns don’t arrive until around 8 ’cause we like ‘em fresh out of the bakery
@ 109 Street & 88 Avenue – The Bicycle Bottleneck on the South West side of the High Level Bridge
Rumour has it that Don Iveson, city councilor is coming down on his bike commute to work. He’s well versed in matters of sustainable transportation and how more people cycling make a city cleaner, healthier, quieter, safer and generally a better place to be. If you’d like to see a wee video where Mr Iveson presents Bike Month with a city proclamation to kick off the festivities, scroll down to the blog entry “Barb’s Bike Shorts from June 2″
Owen Richel Memorial Critical Mass
Friday June 27th @ 5:30pm
For Owen Richel’s Story see this short video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oTF-jXCwFw
Meet outside of city hall to take to the streets! Critical mass rides are a fun way to demonstrate use of the bicycle as an efficient and freeing form of daily travel. Dress up, dress down, tape flowers to your bikes for Owen or just come out and ride from Edmonton City Hall to Gazebo Park in the Strathcona area. www.edmontoncriticalmass.com
Bikeology Festival – all free!
Saturday June 28th from Noon – 5pm
Beaver Hills House Park at Jasper Ave + 105th St
Edmonton’s Wild Ride Festival! Contests, local live solar-powered music, free bike tune-ups, trials team (jumping and dancing with bikes), cyclists of all nature to talk with, pedal powered smoothies, and eco fair and more! Bring your bike, your friends and your sunscreen for a fantastic velo party!
Home-built trailer competition
at the Bikeology Festival
show your home-built bicycle to judges between 2:30 and 3:30
$200 prize at 4:00
special note will be taken for bikes made of reused parts
Guided Bicycle Nature Tour
June 29th
1 to 3 pm
All riders welcome. Children on bike and trailer accompanied by adults are welcome start at John Janzen Nature Centre, leisurely pace. This ride is rated for novice cyclists and will include lots of discussion stops. Bring water, food and sunscreen. A fresh look at Edmonton’s natural landscapes and responsible bicycling in our natural areas.