October 2009

Edmonton Bicycle Commuters’ Society offers another cool experience….

Studded winter tires can add a significant improvement to one’s winter riding experience and add a high degree of safety when one is faced with riding in icy conditions… and let me tell you that pulling away from cars as they spin out at intersections can be very gratifying.

Did you know that  you can make your own studded tires for a fraction of what commercially available tires cost ? These are tires that work just as well and will give you many years of reliable service.

We’ll provide the sheet metal screws and old tubes for lining the tire. Used and new tires will be for sale and will range from $10 – $25. Feel free to bring your own supplies if you like. We’ll have a couple electric drills, but please let us know if you can bring your own and if you can share.

Date: Friday, November 20, 2009

Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Space is limited. Register: info@bikeology.ca
Cost: $5 for members $10 for non-members. This cost covers instruction and sheet metal screws only. Cash only for course and for tire purchases.
NOTE: you may not be able to finish a whole tire, so don’t plan to ride out on it.
Location: Bikeworks, 10047-80 Ave entrance through the back alley only.

Come to discuss the thrills and avoiding spills of winter cycling with seasoned winter cyclists. We’ll share information on clothing, route finding, preparing and maintaining your mighty steed and identifying conditions. We’ll have an open discussion, welcoming input from all. We aim to cover basics for those who are beginning to those who want to increase their riding – for those on tight budgets to those with coin.

Date: Friday, November 6th, 2009
Time: 7 pm to 9:00 pm
Register: info@bikeology.ca
Cost: Free.
Location: Bikeworks, 10047-80 Ave entrance through the back alley only.

I like how the author of the blog linked here explains the use of statistics to measure the health of the urban landscape for cyclists. Enjoy!

October 24th

Meet at the U of A ‘Quad’ 114st 87Ave. It’s the green space to the North of the Administration building.

Just a reminder for those new to this site, there’s a link to our icalendar to the right. We post bike culture events in and around Edmonton that are free! Races, demos, mechanics’ courses, rides, parties, talks, and of course, the whole month of June is filled to busin’ with cycling happenings.

For those interested in transporting infants by bike, here’s a good discussion about the health and legal concerns from Portland.

Note that most manufacturers of kids’ bike trailers recommend that a child be 12 or even 18 months old before being pulled in a trailer behind a bike.

The Canadian National Cyclo-cross Championships on October 10th, and the UCI Jim Horner Grand Prix on October 11th. Both races are being run at Argyll Park in Edmonton, Alberta. Organizers are expecting close to 200 competitors at the biggest weekend in Canadian Cyclo-cross!

Race organizers are currently recruiting volunteers to assist with all aspects of the race. If you are interesting in working on a national-level race, this is a great opportunity to meet the best cyclists in Canada, have some fun, eat well, and get a great t-shirt.

You don’t need to be a cyclist to help out with this event and if you are interested, please contact don.fox@cyclocrossedmonton.com.

Finally, there is a need to provide housing opportunities for those competitors travelling from all parts of the country to compete in these national championships. If you are interested in providing accommodation for a competitor (or two?), please contact don.fox@cyclocrossedmonton.com and he will take care of matching a competitor with your generous offer for accommodation. Show the hospitality of Edmonton’s cyclists!

We hope that you will all come out and enjoy a fantastic weekend of racing in Edmonton.
visit cyclocrossedmonton.com for more information _______________________________________________