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…

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!

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

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!

These include:

Rides to the Pay-What-You-Will nights and matinees for the Shakespeare in the Park festival –   Pay-What-You-Will performances are on Tuesday evenings (8PM) and Saturday matinees (2PM).  ALL matinee performances are Twelfth Night. If you want to volunteer to host a ride or just want to participate in the ride, contact us at info[at]bikeology.ca for more information!

Cars and Capitalism – July 3, 7-9 p.m., Hear co-author Yves Engler discuss how the automobile’s ascendance is inextricably linked to capitalism and involved corporate malfeasance, political intrigue, backroom payoffs, media manipulation, racism, academic corruption, third world coups, secret armies, environmental destruction and war. Ride your bike!

An Edmonton Bike Month event sponsored by the Council of Canadians-U of A Chapter and Edmonton Bicycle Commuters.

Event Location: Room 201A, Law Centre, University of Alberta
Event Admission: Free
Contact for More Info: 780-433-BIKE (2453) or info@edmontonbikes.ca
Event webpage/website: http://stopsigns.fairtrademedia.com andhttp://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=156535557750564

Rescheduled Ride In Movie – meh! the weather was so miserable on the 25th of June, we cancelled and are intending to reschedule for another, more convivial day… Stay tuned… We hope to have all the same folks show up to entertain you, including the Triplets!

Wednesday (today) June 29 - Bikeology: Mocktails on the Bridge – the Handlebar is open, stop by for a pedal powered smoothy, catch some tunes, hang with your peeps…

Thursday (tomorrow) June 30 - Bikeology: Fare thee Well – 6:30 ride to Hawrelak Park to take in the inaugural night of the Shakespeare in the Park Festival.  There are a few free tickets left (just a few) so if you want to get in on that, email us at info[at]bikeology.ca to scoop them!  Otherwise, join us at BeaverHills House Park for the ride down.  There’ll be prizes for cyclists, including a grand finale prize of a bicycle from Mountain Equipment Coop, throughout the festival run… see you at the park!

Historical perspective:
Tonight is Metro Cinema’s last screening in their long-term home in the Citadel Theatre. I intend to celebrate by having a good time thinking about all the good times. RBCC has found a screen for some of our most important movie events in that theatre – Bikeology, Tooker Gomberg Memorial, Made-in-Alberta – Green Monday pilot, to name a few. There’s been hot popcorn, hotter conversations, and warm seats to put bums in. Knowledge of where we’ve been shines a light on the future. Thank you, Citadel Theatre and to all of you who keep that facility going!

Viewer guidance:
There may be a quick swear or two this evening, but nothing that should deter bringing children. My main bit of guidance is that some viewers appreciate this sort of creative anarchy more than others.

Hope to see you tonight. Admission is free, and there’s door prizes!

Barb Allard,
Bikeology Movie Director