Bikeology Festival » 2009 » May

Ooooooh, Shiny!

Paul Turnbull — Sun, 31 May 2009 14:32:56 +0000

The jewelry making class is coming – you have to register! Email info@bikeology.ca to register. Look at the events page for more details

Vid

Molly Turnbull — Sun, 31 May 2009 04:09:23 +0000

Alternative Video Spot will have a special shelf of very cool bicycle movies for the month of June. Hey, fun!

Kids can ride free at the Canada Cup

Molly Turnbull — Sat, 30 May 2009 16:40:43 +0000

Kids can ride free!!
Kids 4-13 come try out the course!

Just before the official race, a kids fun ride and race will allow kids to try the track that the adults will later ride. Any type of bike can be used.

Pre race kids event details:
Free!!
Kids 4 to 13
Kids must wear closed shoes and helmets to ride
Any kind of bike can be used
Medal awarded to each participant.
Hot dogs
Free!!

For more information on the race visit http://albertamtbracing.wordpress.com/edmonton-canada-cup/

Event change – Proclamation

Molly Turnbull — Wed, 27 May 2009 03:35:24 +0000

The June 1st event – the City of Edmonton Proclamation – has been changed. It’s no longer on June 1st. We’re changing the event to be closer to the middle of the month. Details of the event will be posted soon. Stay tuned and set your sites on our first Metro Cinema movie on the evening of June 1st – Free!

Getch Your Tweed Ride Photos Here!

Paul Turnbull — Tue, 26 May 2009 00:03:31 +0000

oxygensmith has a lovely set of photos from the first Edmonton Tweed Ride. Check it out:

See the full set!

Tweed success!

Molly Turnbull — Mon, 25 May 2009 04:45:51 +0000

The Tweed Ride was absolutely fabulous, darling! 31 riders enjoyed a jaunty ride and libations at Steeps tea house. Prizes were awarded for style and poise. Well done, tweed ride organizers! The San Fransisco, SFTweed.com, people tweeted us saying: “A big Tally Ho to the Tweed Riders in Edmonton who embark on their 1st Tweed Ride tonight!”

A Classy Ride

Molly Turnbull — Sun, 24 May 2009 12:48:07 +0000

Tweed ride tonight! Come out in your best tweedy outfit and cycle on parade. We’re stopping for libations here and there, darling.
See the events listing for more details.

George Will is Just Plain Wrong

Paul Turnbull — Fri, 22 May 2009 15:50:48 +0000

Treehugger takes the time counter George Will of Newsweek’s disbelief that Americans are willing to switch to bikes for commuting:

In fact, stats from the Transportation Alternatives say that there are two million bike commuters nationally. There are currently around 130 million total commuters, so that means we’re still doing better at bike commuting than Will’s 0.01 percent (IAC Transportation, in a 2008 report, suggested .38% of us, or 468,000 are bike commuters. Time for George F. Will to go out for a bike ride.

link: George Will is Just Plain Wrong…Here Are Five Cities Where More Than .01% Ride Bikes to Work : TreeHugger

CanBike 1: An Introduction to Cycling in Traffic

Paul Turnbull — Wed, 20 May 2009 06:20:05 +0000

Saturday, May 23rd - Parkallen Rink Shack – 6510 – 111 Street

9:00 am to 4:00 pm (with a break for lunch) – For adults

FREE – (estimated cost $75)

Would you like to ride your bike more places but are not confident sharing the road with other traffic? CanBike 1 is a one-day, six hour course taught by a Canadian Cycling Association certified instructor covering the basics of on-road cycling. Theory, drills and on-road practice will increase your knowledge and confidence. Space is limited so sign up today and broaden your cycling horizons. Please bring your bicycle, helmet, outside clothing, a water bottle and your lunch.

Instructor: John Collier
Contact Karina at karina.ma@edmonton.ca to register. Instructor: John Collier

New Events Up!

Molly Turnbull — Tue, 19 May 2009 22:32:35 +0000

The Jewelry making course is on the calendar! Register or miss it.
The Tweed ride is also listed – May 24th!
Click on the ‘events’ button above and enjoy the velo love!